Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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School Enjoyable view won’t keep Kathy Lind from taking a closer Jim Callison. For the hard-of-hearing, Lori Baker signs Governor Matheson s campaign speech. science.” “We show a personal care and concern for the students,” com- mented Mr. Ward of the social sci- ences department, “and we try and relate history to the students’ personal lives.” The nineteen courses available, let the students choose from classes like the popu- lar American Indians course, American problems — where stu- dents discussed U.S. decisions and dilemnas, or studying the mind’s behavior in Psychology. “Our program is designed to help the students experience and “We yell, scream, and even get hostile...” value works of literature and to help them express themselves ef- fectively through writing,” ex- pressed Mrs. Martin, English de- partment chairman. The diversity and flexibility of each teacher’s background and ideals and of the courses available assured each stu- dent that their four years of Eng- lish would be worthwhile as they investigated the elements of dra- ma, poetry, short stories, and nov- els. Although foreign language classes could give students English credit, it was not just another Eng- lish class with an accent. It was an important course for anyone who planned on attending college or just enjoyed a good time. The three classes — German, French, and Spanish, watched foreign films, celebrated holidays as other countries do, and played games. Ms. Brewster said, “We try and let the students learn and yet have fun without a lot of out-of-class studying.” Oh, so you didn’t know there were such a variety of classes available? Well, now that you do, maybe you’ll be better prepared next year. Academics Hl59

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Skills Here Because more and more people are entering jobs in the vocational and trades areas, a heavier em- phasis is being placed on vocation- al training programs in public schools. Through the vocational programs, the school offered many exciting and interesting courses. Some of the finest facilities in the school were constructed in the vocational areas — shops, draft- ing rooms, art rooms, business classes, and home economics sta- tions. Varied programs that were offered for job preparation were automotive repair, home construc- tion, electronics, graphics, print- ing, communications, health ca- reers, home economics, law en- forcement, metals manufacturing, and office occupations (data pro- “Sorae of the finest facilities in the school were constructed in the vocational areas.' cessing, secretarial skills). Taking any of these classes better pre- pared students to enter jobs after high school or continue their edu- cation at a trade school or techni- cal college. Many Alta students graduated one-step ahead of many prospective job hunters because of the experience they had gained from vocational classes in high school. Vocational auto mechanics students gain practical experience by doing repair work on student and faculty cars. Sewing skills and fashion awarness a part of the home economics department. Get- ting help with the hem, Eleisa Walton nears completion of a class project. Vocational H 161