Wasco Union High School - Wasconian Yearbook (Wasco, CA)

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The Classes On Friday and Saturday in early September, freshment students officially enter the world of Wasco High. lt's registration day, and some 650 students, freshmen and seniors alike, register for the year's classes. There are numerous interesting courses from which to choose, and it takes much thought and wise counseling to determine which is best for each individual. Eight major courses of study are offered- Agriculture, Art, College Preparatory, University Preparatory, Commercial, Homemaking, Industrial Arts and Music. There is also a Non-Specialized course for those who do not fit in one of the fore- going categories, and for those who just can't make up their minds. l Competent teachers and up-to-date equipment greatly facilitate the learning process, thus, it is not surprising that Wasco High School has one of the highest scholastic standards in the county. The well-stocked labs and shops make the studies for the science, vocational, and industrial arts stu- dents easier, the office machines lighten the load of the commercial students considerably, laboratories at the home economics department provide fun as well as pleasure. These facilities, plus the teacher's ex- perience, skill, ingenuity, and luck, make learn- ing at Wasco High easier and more enjoyable.

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Frosh make out their schedules and register for classes-their first high school assignment. M '-'--+-.....,, Mr. Ellis typing class races to finish a timed writing. Science-minded library assistants inspect the traveling science library. Mr Wise explains the organization of the Senate to members of his first period government class Students in woodshop lleftl and metalshop lrightl get practical vocational training and have something to show ' for their efforts. ,A l ffliflslw

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