Cooper High School - Talons Yearbook (New Hope, MN)

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Industrial Arts Offer Provocational Training Clanging of metal, roaring of en- gines, and humming of saws were the typical sounds of the Industrial Arts classes. In the seven shop classes, stu- dents learned many varied skills. Allowing the students to explore these provocational courses helped some prepare for their future occupations. For others, shop class provided practi- cal training for their individual uses. Constructing first-semester projects such as tables and tool boxes acquaint- ed the students with the fundamentals of shop. More advanced projects such as desks and dressers were tackled the second semester. Many of these proj- ects received high honors at the Brook- dale Craftsman Fair, although the mas- tery of construction techniques was most important. Mr. Arlie Bomstad fr fTgrnon Tredeen Mr. Robert Loren tzen Mr. Terrence Loushin Mr. Roy Seitz Mr. John Youngren 29

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Senior Darlene Burkland alters her pattern lay- out after checking the grainline. Mrs. Carol Froke Mastering hand stitching is a primary con- cern in the study of Home Economics I. Senior Beverly Peterson adds the finishing touches to the neckline of her wool dress. Home Ec Grooms Future Homemakers Mrs. Patricia Hoilman Mrs. Elaine Jordan Budgeting money, caring for children, furnishing homes, planning meals, and sewing were some of the basic skills stud- ied in Home Economics. In Home Economics II emphasis was given to gourmet cooking with special attention to foreign cookery. Interested students visited the Betty Crocker kitchens in order to become better acquainted with available careers in Home Economics. During the unit on family relations, Home Economics III classes had an opportunity to hear Mrs. Phyllis Cooksey, a repre- sentative from Planned Parenthood, talk on family planning. Fourth-year students worked in specialized areas such as up- holstering furniture, making draperies and tailoring coats while first-year home- makers developed hostessing techniques. 28

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Open Laboratory Furthers Language Master Placing the emphasis on the aud ligual aspect of foreign languages, s dents were aided in this area by t open language laboratory. During the unscheduled mods, students came ir the laboratory, checked out the tap they needed, and listened for as long they desired. Highlighting the langua courses were visits of several forei exchange students from the Twin Citi area. Interested students who had master shorthand were offered a foreign la guage shorthand course by Mr. Randa Pemberton, business teacher, and fo eign language teachers. For the secot consecutive year, Miss Marilee Alexa der, French teacher, chaperoned st Attentive listening and an open mind are required of Bruce Christianson as he makes use dents on a trip to France for Distri of the tapes in the language laboratory for the purpose of mastering the language. 281 during summer vacation. Miss Marilee Alexander Mr. Christopher Behling Mr. Daniel Daly