Benton High School - Wahwahlanawah Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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Kevin Wade watches and waits as another Hillyards student welds a piece of metal. Hillyards 15

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N.S. HILLYARD AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL “I think its important for the Hillyard Area Vocational Technical School to stay current with present day technologies and to continually be alert to new and changing technologies if we are to be a reliable training center.” stated Dr. Jim Cor- nett, Director of Vocational Technical Education. Mr. Cornett has been the Director at Hillyards since July 1, 1977. His degrees include: Undergraduate work and Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas, and he received his doc- torate from the University of Missouri. Mr. Cor- nett’s hobbies are camping and various sports, but only as a spectator. Mr. Cornett is assisted by a number of reliable people. Just a few of these are Dr. Robert Pawling, the Assistant Director Vocational Technical Education and Mr. William Cordonier, the Superintendent of Placement and Guidance. Hillyard students started their first full year at the new Hillyard Area Vocational Technical School this year at 1414 Farron. At the new school, many courses are offered to give students an edge on the occupation they wish to seek in life. Just a few examples of courses offered at Hillyards are Computer Science, Nursing, Heating and Cooling, and Auto Work. Above: Chris Hawkins and Brian Dawson learn how to operate a printed circuit board. Below: David Justice sands the hood of a car. 14 Hillyards

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 JJome Economics Home Economics at Benton is classified as vocational. This means that the school must meet vocational requirements for classes since we receive funding for the program. This money must be spent according to the requirements. The teachers, Miss Vicki Rains, department chairperson, and Mrs. Cathie King have certification beyond a regular teaching degree. Every five years a term of evaluators inspect the program. This was done this March. Above: Jennifer Gould takes part in wardrobe planning. Below: Lisa Newberry and Kim Winborn show a display in housing and design. Classes other than those pictured include: World Foods which deals with foreign foods and culture. Con- sumer Education and Management teaches buying skills. Since almost everyone buys, it benefits all. Home Nursing and Health teaches how the human body works, the care and treatment during illness and first aid. Students taking Advanced Clothing learn the principles of design, tex- tiles, and construction techniques. Personal Culture teaches grooming, selecting clothes and an orientation to the world of work. Contemporary Living deals with menu planning and simple sewing repair. All areas of home economics are covered in mini units. These are two rooms, one with six kitchen units and one with 14 sewing units. 16 Home Economics