Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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An auto mechanics student, Steve Dean, concentrates on rebuilding an engine. Watching attentively as Mr. Hautala demonstrates foundry work are metal shop students Craig Belt and Rob Roberts. Shop Techniques, Safety Stressed The underlying purpose behind the manual arts classes at Astoria High School is to pre¬ pare students for a vocational future. A background in industrial arts is achieved in wood shop, metal shop, auto shop and mechanical drawing. The students learn how to work with the various shop tools, empha¬ sizing the proper techniques and shop safety. Giving a background in the fundamentals of using drafting equipment, classes in mechan¬ ical drawing I and II train students for a future education in vocational arts. With the use of a router, woodshop student Jim Barton is shown building an electric guitar. Larry Johnson Marvin Hautala 20

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During the gloomy winter days, girls ' P.E classes play volley¬ ball in the gym. Vigorous Activity In P.E. Breaks Day Physical fitness is the major and most important goal of of the physical education department at Astoria High School. This interesting, fun and yet strenuous program included many types of sports. In the fall, all students partici¬ pating in the physical education program enjoyed co-ed swimming activity. Throughout the late fall and winter season P.E. classes enjoyed basketball, soccer, volleyball and other team sports. As spring approached, students participated in archery, badminton and golf which were also co-ed activities. Vigorous activity provided a refreshing break in the school day. In today ' s world, it is just as important to have a healthy body as well as a healthy mind. Cody Harris builds up his muscles on the new weight-training apparatus. Pete Bryant Marilyn Parrish Vince Dulcich

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Creative Arts Draw Students The buzz of a sewing machine, the smell of a freshly baked pie, the click of a camera shutter, or the swish of a paintbrush were common to students involved in creative arts. Open to juniors and seniors was a semester course in photography taught by Mr. Jensen. Students learned basic information about proper lighting, film, operation of a camera, and printing pictures. Home economics and family living provided girls with instruction in sewing, cooking, nu¬ trition and family budget manag ement. Be¬ ginning classes as well as advanced classes were offered to girls wishing to increase their domestic abilities. To allow students to express themselves through creativity, art I and II were offered. Mr. Gunderson helped the classes develop their imagination by assigning projects in painting, sculpture and designing. Monte Bellingham darkroom. prepares to enlarge a picture in the photography Bill Gunderson Barbara Grayum Reuben Jensen A.F.S. student from Finland, Hannele Hakala is shewn the art of pottery by Roger Thomas. Mr, Thomas, a Haitian school teacher, visited Astoria High as well as other American schools in an effort to gain knowledge of new teaching methods. 21