Bradford High School - Barker Yearbook (Bradford, PA)

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Vocations were studied hall a day i a l . Mr. Merritt assumes the role of chef and serves Sam Mr. Merritt watches Andy Roeder as he checks a spindle VanCuren a deerburger at the annual shop Christmas party. for a drill press with the micrometer. Mr, Harold Bosler B.S., M.Ed. Mechanical Drawing, Vocational Drawing Mr. Arthur Kuropkut Vocational Electric Shop, Electronics Club, Safety Committee Mr. Harley Guilford Industrial Arts Mr. Donald Langley B.S., M.Ed. Mechanical Drawing, Senior Sci ence, Director of Vocational Educa tion, Director of Adult Education Safety Committee 25 Mr. Vance Kennedy B.S., M.E. Vocational Auto Mechanics, Mechanics Club, Cafeteria Committee Mr. Charles Merritt Machine Shop, Mechanics Club

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Homemaking was learned the modern way Vocational Education at Bradford Senior High School is a comprehensive, integral part of the whole program of education. Vocational education on the secondary level includes knowl- edge and training that will contribute to a satis- fying and useful life of employment. The goal of vocational education is to produce a compe- tent worker and citizen who is economically, so- cially, emotionally and physically adiusted. If the student chooses his academic sub- jects wisely, vocational education is an ideal background for one who wishes to enter a two- year technical training program beyond high school. However, the course is designed pri- marily to prepare boys for work in the trades. There are six different courses of study of- fered by the vocational department: auto me- chanics, vocational drafting, electricity-electron- ics, machine shop, industrial arts and general mechanical drawing. A close relationship with the management of local industries increased the students' oppor- tunities for employment. ln addition, local in- dustrialists offered an incentive for excellence Education is more than learning theory. ln the home economics department students are prepared for their roles as the homemakers of tomorrow. Under the direction of Miss Weaver and Mrs. Callahan, the girls study foods and nu- trition, clothing, textiles, laundry, child care and development, food preservation, core of the house, house management, furniture selection and arrangement, house planning and self im- provement. ln addition, each girl must engage in two home proiects. ln order to promote a close relationship between the home and school, the home eco- nomics instructors make an annual visit to each student's home. This course is designed for girls who are in- terested in acquiring a basic training in home- making. By careful selection of electives, how- ever, entrance requirements for a college home economics course, or for nursing, may be met. in each field by financing a week's tour to lead- ing industrial cities for the outstanding senior in each vocational course. Miss Weaver supervises Agnes Renwick, Nickie Villott, Mary DeLuca and Martha Simons as they decorate some of their two hundred angels for Christmas. Mrs. Mary Callahan B.S. Homemaking, English Ill Miss Sara Weaver B.S. Homemaking, Head of Home making Department 24

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Science was a fascinating fie Miss laura Allen A.B., M.A. Biology, Scholastic Committee Mr. James Boal B.5. Chemistry, Chemistry Proiect Club Mr. David Barnhart B.S., M.Ed. Practical Chemistry, Biology, World History, Social Dancing Club, Key Club, Senior Class Adviser Mr. Peter Pasko B.S., M.S. Biology, Consumer Education, Bas- ketball Club, .IV Basketball Coach, Assistant Track Coach, Junior Class Adviser Gary Driehaup witnesses an amazing experiment by Mr. Albert Clark as Carol Tracy's flying hair demonstrates the electrostatic effect of the Van De Graaff Generator during physics class. One obiective of our science pro- gram is to restore the importance of subiect matter in our educational pro- cess. Next, we wish to transfer the responsibility for the learning process from the teacher to the student. We intend to create the conditions neces- sary for learning, and expect the stu- dent to seek his own level of accom- plishment. Finally, we seek to broad- en the avenues of learning by ap- pealing to all the senses involved in the learning situation. We believe these immediate goals will prepare our students to live in this Space Age and adapt themselves to the so- cial, economic and moral values needed in their lives. The science program in our school originates with a course in biology at the sophomore level, followed by chemistry in the junior year and phy- sics for the seniors. The content of these courses follows the format of classical and modern science. One innovation this year is the addition of a radiation detection study to sup- plement our units on atomic and nu- clear energy. The radiological instru- ments for the program are supplied by the Civil Defense Administration.