Northrop High School - Bear Tracks Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Sophomore Todd Boyer cuts his wood to the correct measurement. Photo by C. Atherton 20 — Industrial Arts

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Mr Kenneth Crague and Kelly Graber ju- nior are looking at the files photo by C Ath- erton

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Industrial Arts About five hundred students in- clude industrial arts, located in the G wing, as part of their daily routine at Northrop. Department Head Steve Steiner ex- plained that industrial arts is de- signed to give the student an over- all idea of industry. Steiner also said: Industrial arts teach the student safety when it comes to operating the different types of machinery used in the classroom. It also involves the learning of the basic skills used in the class. Industrial arts expanded into many categories that students can choose from. They include drafting and graphic arts taught by Mr. Steiner, Mr. O ' Brien ' s metals class, Mr. Lubbe- husen ' s woods class, Mr. Lambert ' s power mechanics class, and electron- ics taught by Mr. Daniels. What is unique about industrial arts, Steiner explained, is that the stu- dents don ' t have to sit and listen to lectures like other classes, but they have freedom to work on different projects to improve their skills. Stu- dents seem to enjoy the freedom to work at their own pace and the re- laxed atmosphere that is present. As far as projects go, Steiner com- mented, each student is required to do a certain project decided by the teacher. After this one is completed, the student might do a project that he or she decides on. Students have the opportunity to show the public the projects they have created, during the Fine Arts Exhibition that is held in the spring. Industrial Arts doesn ' t nail a stu- dent to a certain vocation, but instead gives the student a good outlook and a sound understanding of what indus- try is all about. Lisa Bloom Sophomores Chris Broughton and Larry Stark plan out a drafting project. ' Photo by C. Atherton Junior Chuck Becker designs a dish during woods class. Photo by Barry Gray works on drill press. Photo by Larry Ladig Industrial Arts — 21