San Diego Vocational High School - Artisan Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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de ecause we all contributed ELECTRICITY This course is designed to prepare the student to become an apprentice electri- cian, Inside wireman, or repairman, The outline covers the fundamentals of electricity as applied to motors! gener- ators, power generation, wiring methods, new construction, both residential and commercial, appliance repair, electronic tube fundamentals and simple circuits, maintenance and the repair of electrical equipment. The students use the tools and materials of the electrical trade. FILING This is an intensive course in tne rules and principles of indexing and alphabet- izing, establishment and maintenance of a filing system and training in the various methods of filing are also in- cluded. The students practice with miniature filing sets and derive prac- tical experience from actual work in the school office. NGLISH English class was unusual because started with nospecific course of study, but as we became interested in various subjects we planned a unit of work around them. We had, of course, the customary English work of spelling, grammar and compositions along with our projects. ur first project was apamphlet covering the Seven Wonders of the World, ancient and medieval. Many of the.wonders of the world date back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Our next topic was a glimpse ofGreek mythology, and how it was related to'the great classical literature that was written at that time. We then went on with a study of great literature through the ages. course was enjoyed by all the succes e pro taken.

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DENTAL ASSIST l NO The training of dental assisbants is a newly instituted program in the voca- tional High School and Junior College. lt is designed to provide training in every phase of dental assistant's work The Delta Alpha Sorority provides many social and educational activities Field trips are a part of the 5rogram. DIESEL ENGINE This is a two-year curriculum for elev- enth and twelfth grade and graduate students. The objective of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of diesel operation, maintenance and repair to the beginning student in this field. Opportunities for employment exist locally in the transit systems, railway systems, and the fishing boats Ovefatinq in and near this area. Pre- requisites forthis course are adesire to learn and an interest in engines. DRESS MAKI NG Many interesting experiencesandvaluable practical information is derived from this course. lt includes the technidues of basic sewing Drocedure which includes pattern construction, the study Of Colo' and texture, textile fibers, WBSVBS and designs. Thestudents are QlV9n a Chawce to create oriillfial deslgng' using fittmo techniaues relalied to Smart buying'

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gnswse 1 iiHT'gb 4 4 l-l ISTO RY istory ls of vital interest and concern to all because it combines the events and thoughts of the past with those of the present. Consequently, the student of history, through his understanding of the past, compre- hends with clearness events oftoday and probable occur- rences of tomorrow and the direction in which world tendencies ieventsi are moving. Because the leadership of this tortured world is being urged upon us, it is necessary for everyone of us to understand the conditions in our land and bhe policies of our leaders together with those of other lands and of their officials. ln our study of history we emphasize our civic and social obligations, such as respect for law, tolerance and justice and their practice in our own community is also considered. In our classes many of these essen- tials are imparted by means of books, magazines, news- papers, moving pictures, discussions and addresses by prominent citizens. 'The world is moving rapidIy', it is said, and the faster it moves, the more it behooves us to understand the tistory of our country. INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE The following statements represent the current philosophy on effective science teaching at the Vocational School. I. A science laboratory course must be specifically related to each vocae tion taught in the school. 2. Scientific principles may best be taught through the use of authentic technical and industrial apparatus. 3. Visual aids as found in current technical publications and research articles are used extensively to permit acquaintance with the latest scientific and industrial progress. N. Science-mindedness is encouraged so that students will conduct them- selves in their chosen vocations as enlightened and skilled wofkersr . I 'i- 5. The science laboratory aims tobecome the nearest possible duplicate'of q recognized industrial laboratory. I LETTER WRITI N The students enjoy an intensive study of sales application, collection, and ad- justment letter types. There is contin- ued vocabulary building inspecific busi- ness fields as well as oral discussion and analysis of literary readings. U