Columbia Heights High School - Cohian Yearbook (Columbia Heights, MN)

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New Electronics III Sparks Excitement Arbor variety and uni-point radial saws, Northfield iointers, and electronic wood welders were employed by boys in Met- als and Woodworking Shops to acquire new skills. Proiects included the construction of advanced woodworking record cabinets and models. Students conducted small engine re- pairs and hydraulic experiments in Power Mechanics I and ll. The direct ex- perience acquainted them with mechan- ics of automobiles. Energizing the industrial arts pro- gram was a new course, Electronics III. A ham radio set and an antenna system were used to introduce students to the basics of transistors. A few girls chose to brave the wilds of Mechanical Drafting and Woodwork- ing, and Architectural Drafting classes usually associated with boys. Most boys did not obiect. The necessity. of certain precautions in Metal Shop is emphasized by Mr. Welch. iiii 38 Critically reviewing proiects constructed by students in Woodworking Il, Mr. Meyer suggests ways in which their handicraft might be improved. l Arthur Rudd, Dennis Welch, E. Paul Terry, Ervin Atkinson, Carl Loverud, and Derrald Meyer. Accurate drawing of plans requires a steady hand and a conscientious mind, as Richard Lo- renz finds out in his Architectural Drafting class. .-,--B .M.N ..., H.. H, H-. ,,..., -..if-.T

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Each addition that Jeff Nelson makes to the concoction is fully scrutinized by his kitchen partner, Jim Wolverton. Lining up the pattern assures Roberta Dalos that unmatched plaids will not mar her outfit. Kitchens Acquire a Masculine Influence Cream sauces and blenders replaced the usual valve oil and engines for sev- eral CHHS boys this year. A new course, Food Service, taught boys the basic con- cepts of culinary art. Home and Family Living classes were also opened toboys, but none regis- tered. Featured in the course were guest speakers and panels composed of par- ents and faculty members. Students also visited the Minnesota Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed children. Several girls from the Home Fc classes were involved in a fall fashion show sponsored by Simplicity. To end the year, Home Ec students took a tour of Betty Crocker kitchens. Examining their buffet table before guests arrive, Home Ec Ill students Cindy Holm and Jackie Norling find everything to be in its place.

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Expounding upon tundamentals of throttles, Mr. Loverud gives his students practical knowledge in Power Mechanics. Causes tor machine breakdowns and suggested ways of repair are studied by Mike Mihalow and Tom Blashill in Mr. WeIch's Machine Shop. , . ,,. .QM M - Q. , 3- . i.ii . X ,?,,,,fi .g 'f ' H gm 1 'Ms'-12:2 ...:.z : 1:-:- Qs ., .... ,..,- P. .gK4,...:.. ---- H 't-- ku Which design and what instruments should be used are maior considerations to Dale Peterson in Graphic Arts MR. ATKINSON: Electronics I, II, and Illg BS and M.S, - St. Cloud State Collegeg Radio and Electronics Club ad- visorg enioys camping, MR. LOVERUD: Power Mechanics I and Ilg BS - Mankato State College, interests are sports and travel. MR, MEYER: Metals I, Woodworking II and III: BS. - Mankato State Collegeg assistant track coachg hobby is carpentry. MR. RUDD: Power Mechanics I, Architectural Drafting I and II, Mechanical Drafting and Woodworking, B.S. - Stout State University, MR. TERRY: Graphic Arts I and Ilg B.S. - Mankato State Col- Iegeg interests are skiing and hunting. MR, WELCH: Ma- chine Shop I and II, Metal Shop I and II: BS. - Mankato State Collegeg interests are golf and hunting.