Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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Il or me, Industrial Arts is a way of showing my talents, and expressing them through my hands, instead of my mind. Afterwards, you see your project and you know that you have something that will last, and not just a grade. - Brian Wayner wwf' Metal Fabrication ll, because you can want. ll think Shop classes are worthwhile because they teach you about another part of the world, the basic industry. I'm in Metal Machinery ll and and I like them both make anything you - Dennis Lubbert r. Clark High - frint Fleading, Building Construction, anical Drafting, Audio Visual, Industrial Arts rtment Head. r. Richard Hepp - cs, Plastic Molds, Materials and Processes, let Making, Furniture Making. s. Pamela McCrary - ential Drafting, Visual Communications, 1ical Photography, Creative Photography. r. Frank Palm - r and EnerQY2 Consumer Auto Mechanics, Engines, Auto Systems, Solid State II, Cir- cuits I, Building Construction, Tune Up and Diag- nostic. t8j Mr. Gene Rueter - Metal Machinery I, ll, Metal Fabrication I, Il, Mate- rials and Processes. i1j Continuing work on their projects, seniors Bill Croft and Dennis Lubbert use the drill press. i2j Working on his kayak, senior Jerry Savignac sands off rough edges. C0 Buffing his iron in Materials and Processes, junior John Cybela begins his next project. ...To Lumber and Lubricant lnausrrfal Arts ! 143

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IVIa7gweIl's Silver Hammer From Labyrinth and Lathe . . . I ndustrial education combines learning a practical skill and pro- ducing a finished object that is useful at home. More than any other department, industrial arts is oriented towards a career. Students learn to cast metals, repair electronic equipment and become adept in photography, all prac- tical skills regardless of whether the stu- dent plans to pursue a career in that field. Students who take courses offered by the Central Industrial Arts Department are more prepared for the technical problems that might occur in everyday life. The ordeals of fixing faulty wiring, making furniture, and repairing dripping faucets becomes easy and economical because a professional need not be called. Obviously, most people could benefit from the practical knowledge that students gain by participating in shop courses. A visual communications student, junior Kevin Kellems com- ments, ln visual communications, I am able to learn skills that are both practi- cal and interesting. I like the projects because it provides an opportunity to work with the teacher. This is not offered in most other classes. In any shop course, there are usually a few projects on which the student is graded each semester. These projects may take a few days or many weeks as is the case in most of the advanced shop courses. The projects are vaulable in that they are of use at home and give their cre- ator a sense of personal satisfaction. Cabinet making students take home a craftwork that is both rare and expen- sive on the open market, students in plastics class make chess sets and bub- ble windows. Most students enjoy the one to one working relationships that they hold with their instructors. Senior Sonny Shah remarks, Mr. Palm got me started on my project and he helps after class whenever there is a problem. He does not let students struggle. Because shop courses teach a valua- ble skill that will be useful in the future, the knowledge gained from the indus- trial arts course is retained for a long period of time. Chris Bergh concludes, The industrial arts courses that I have taken have taught me invaluable skills that will be helpful in the future even if I do not choose that field as career. 142 X IndusfrialArfs V ASS-N, .aw M

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Drive my Car... rookfield Central has as part of B its curriculum three special programs: Driver's Education, Health, and Home Economics. They are characterized by an emphasis on the individual and by providing an education which is highly practical in nature. Students in these courses have a kind of hands-on training not found in most other classes. Every student at Central is required to take a semester of Driv- er's Ed. classroom theory. Under the leadership of Mr. Korpela and Mr. Esqueda, students learn not only basic automobile operation, but also safety procedures and the rules and regulations affecting driving. If the student desires, he may continue with behind-the-wheel training on the range and finally the road, giving him all the education and practice he will need before obtaining his license. Another required course for all stu- dents is Health. The class curriculum covers drugs and drug abuse, first aid, and cardio-pulmonary rescusita- tion. Mr. Gray, the schooI's Health teacher, effectively mixes stories, group participation and creative assignments to teach important con- cepts, highlighting the benefits of a positive mental attitude. Marla Goetzke says, Health is a really good course because it trains you so that if you're ever in an emer- gency situation, you can actually save a life. I really enjoyed the class. The Home Economics Department offers a variety of elective courses which cover subjects ranging from meal preparation and sewing to fam- ily living and child development. The courses are practical in nature, deal- ing with situations which will certainly arise later and help the student become more independent. Explains Pam Corcoran, My Housing and Interiors class has been both educational and enjoyable. Mrs. Pretzel is an excellent teacher, and the class really helps when you want to learn about decorating. l think it will help me a lot in the future. kf. ,,., K Vt ? ?5:wfW W t' f' t 'semi 144 X Driver's Education 'Ibm X