North Kansas City High School - Purgold Yearbook (North Kansas City, MO)

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bf, , if i 2 nts to ating. lvzed. deco- Color iroom unong lesigns udents ice of - 5 M J: 1 511' is fx 'W X S Hs-'st 'inn-PY' Donald Robbins Glen MCDOIC Lawrence Leming David Cochran Inspire Originalit Students enrolled in the industrial arts courses learned skills valuable to them as future artisans, draftsmen, electri- cians, or carpenters. Some worked towards building a Hrm base for future vocations. Others explored areas of special interests while developing general skills and knowledge in practical arts. Modern power tools and precision instruments called for a steady hand and total alertness. The results were products for the home, pure artistic and constructive items, and more knowledgeable students of practical arts. Individual attention proves helpful. kgg,ss:+,,, M Q KW, t Z5 ,, ,J sfffzv- ' -' ,,::, fs. t s E f '-V L... You say your thumb is caught in there

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,,..,..,,, I can't get this cookie batter off my hands. An informal atmosphere allows Sharon O'Brien to study. 'J QS 4-Af' 2 -'1 , Zffr ' y ff' A' i i ffy 's iz 'f 1' . ii 4 iff' . if Z fabrics and accessories. Q My 1 Rosalee Dickensheets Carol liov-'ltr D . Ins Practical Arts The home economics department encouraged students to Str use individual talents in cooking. sewing. interior decorating, Skills vz and wardrobe planning. Current fashion trends were analyzed. Clans, c A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co, hosted interior deco- bage fo rating classes as new items for the home were exhibited. Color interests co-ordinated kitchen appliances, 24-karat antique gold bathroom practical water faucets, and round 5'g-by-7 foot bathtubs were among Called f the many new trends shown in home accessories. product: Home Economics Il classes revealed stunning new designs and mo during their fashion show, featuring items made by the students themselves. Each pattern was personalized bv the choice of 'li Individu One more word out ofyou and pow. lm z , i t , ,, f 9 mm . 'V X

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y' This year's business department introduced students to the many chal- l ll 1 . . . i lenges awaiting them through such courses as data processing, typing, secre- 55 tarial practice, bookkeeping, and others. Several field trips to area businesses li .l Karen Williams Woodson Moore l also provided students a first-hand look at businesses today. il . . - , The departments newest addition, data processing, attacked formidable E problems in the 1970-71 school year. A keypunch machine, previously furnished ff by National Bellas Hess, was not available this year. However, projects such ll as student I.D. card filing and distribution proved to be an excellent substitute lil and a rewarding experience. Second semester classes used a rented IBM key- ll punch machine which exposed them to current trends in data processing. ii I, ,. l it il l Modem equipment completes the learning process,jeanie Spoor finds out. Business Courses ag. 'bt S ,ww Q ... Q. . E 26 Paula Barney discovers that careful thoughts augments accuracy. 4 f S