Berrien Springs High School - Canoe Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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Mr. Lange, H. Rudlaff, D. Craft, A. Prillwitz, B. Naragon discuss farm problem.

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AQRICUltURG The Agriculture I student leorns about fruit and vegetable growing. At the start of the freshman year the student has an opportunity to join the local chapter of the ''Future Farmers of America, in which he learns better farming through the study of floriculture, livestock, field crops, farm management, and farm mechanics. The Agriculture II student studies the many facets of livestock raising; he also receives a small amount of training in farm mechanics. In Agriculture III and IV, which is composed of juniors and seniors, the student is offered a complete course in farm crops. In it the students learn all about the different field crops and about the different diseases which are involved. The course changes to farm management in alternate years. Farm mechanics is also offered to this group, along with generous training in welding, carpenter, and concrete work. Mr. Lange giving instruction on the building of a trailer to advanced agriculture students. D. Williams, J. Brant fixing a tractor in agriculture class. 18

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home economics Home economics I consists of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders. The seventh grade class meets three days a week for twelve weeks. The eighth grade class meets one day a week for the full school year. These classes are taught units in beginning foods, clothing, home nursing, child care, and good grooming. Home economics II consists of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. There are two c|asses—one meets in the morning for an hour and the other meets in the afternoon for an hour and a half. These classes are taught how to construct blouses and dresses, how to fit patterns, the proper pattern lay-out, cutting, altering, and pin basting. They are also taught units in food nutrition, luncheon-type food preparation, menu and market planning, and dating and social habits. Home economics III is composed of junior and senior girls who have had home economics I and II. They are taught units in meats, yeast breads, fruit pies, complicated types of desserts, well-balanced menus, consumer buying for the home, household wares, marriage and family problems, and sewing. This year, because of the large number of girls interested in home economics, a home economics IV class is being taught. This class deals with problems in marriage and family life, food preparation and sewing. All of these home economics have a Christmas unit in which they are taught the different types of meals, decorations, and gift wrappings that are appropriate for the Christmas season. M. Stemm, Miss Ryno, L. Storick, P. Schinske, D. Caulpetzer, P. Mason, D. Adams melt wax for Christmas candles. M. Swihart, K. Krone, B. Wetzel, D. Zech prepare a tasty dish. W. Tropp, D. Berkholz make a molded eggnog salad.