Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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Vocational Training Breeds Success While one high school student makes nursing rounds at a local hospital, another dons overalls and examines every detail under the hood of a car Busily punching in a lengthy program, one teen attains firsthand skills in computer wizardry. while another's nimble hands style hair into the latest fashions Still other teens explore interests ranging from horticulture to the performing arts to firefighting All these varied pursuits have one thing in common they arc all courses that U A students nave taken through the vocational education program. Through a contractual agreement with the Columbus Public Schools students at Upper Arlington have the option to enroll in career oriented courses taught in centers throughout the city Each center oTfers specialized programs which focus study on one specific vocation. The courses are designed to provide the experience necessary to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed in various fields of work Students taking advantage of these wide ranging opportunities spend time at a center, juniors attend in the morning and receive three credits toward graduation Their senior year, the participants receive four credits for an afternoon spent in specialized study, which often includes actual on the job training. The students involved opted for these programs for a number of reasons, but the principal one was a deep, genuine interest in their field of study Senior Tom Watkins, for instance. studied the performing arts at Fort Hayes Career Center because of his talent and interest in acting as a career. Cindy Murphy receixed training in hospitality and tourisrmn which included bookkeeping, customer relations, and management skills Stated Cindy. My direct experience gave me great overview into what is experledd in a career in hospitality An enthusiast of instrumental music, senior Andy Ccrber learned througli his experience at Fort Hayes tli.it music was his career choice and he decided on a future at Florida Slat.’ m i|or-ing in music 'I took theory, sight reading, and instrumental classes at Fort I layes. all of which will give me a head start in college.' said Andy “Hut the most important part of the center's program was lie- performances we gave. The students give speeches, concerts. and shows throughout the year, which polish the students’ performing skills Anything Coes, by Cole Porter, was the spring musical which combined the diverse talent of high school students at Fort Ifayes (Career Center Aside from the experience of actually working in the classes and in career-related jobs, participants benefited in intangible wavs also Every section of Columbus and every background was represented Expressing the views of many of her peers Diane Speice. a student at Northeast Career Center, who studied hospitality and tourism slated. 'The time I spent at Northeast was very worthwhile because I not only learned about my career option, but I also broadened my views through new experiences and l eople That's something students cannot get while still at the high school.” Providing background music as well as feature entertainment, instrumental music students showcase their talents in the spring concert held at Fort Hayes Senior saxophonist Kirkic Davis chats pre-show with her mother Career Centers 27

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More than a mere dance enthusiast, |an Chupka'a aim is to he a professional dancer She begins her warm-ups for her recital as she is beginning to realize her goal Stagehand |oe Ekins hauls audto equipment as a sideline to his training in that technical field. 26 Career ('enters

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Couples converse while rcloxing their feet between dances. Amy O'Keefe carefully inspects the cookies while waiting to be served by the sophomore servers. Mr Dan Donovan, like most chaperones at a dance, stands out in a crowded dance floor. 28 Prom