Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Ptccte % S c6 Mr. Richard Otto shows Sophomore Matt Gaston how to fix the blade on the band saw. Learning how the machines work was another part of the program. During the first semester of school, many people worked on completing the new rooms for the industrial technology pro- gram. The rooms were complete and in use by the end of the school year. Stressing Concepts The Industrial Arts department is no longer Industrial Arts. It is now Industrial Technology. The depart- ment changed with technology. In- stead of the vocational classes which taught individual skills, the students learned the concepts of each field or skill. This covers a wider range, but the material is more general. The new divisions of the classes were Construction, Transportation, Communication, Manufacturing, and Design. Each of these classes has a two-year advancement pro- gram, beginning with an introduc- tion to the class the first semester, and then ending with a more ad- vanced look into the concepts behind each field. At the beginning of the school year, the Industrial Technology department was still in the process of preparing the rooms for use in the new program. Senior Derek Gates commented, There were a lot of changes; we didn ' t do as much, because it wasn ' t finished, but we did work on the computer more. The construction and in- stallation was finished by January of 1987. 46 Industrial Technology

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Warm up to Action Down, one, two, three, and up Gym is one of the few classes where one can prove physical abili- ty instead of academic ability. Gym is a class that offeres variety and change within the day. It ' s a time when one can stretch muscles and keep in proper physical condition. Gym is required of all freshmen and sophomores. If one is a junior or a senior, he she has the option of taking an advanced gym class. Gym usually begins with warm-up stretchings. Some of the units in gym are tennis, swimming, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, baseball, and basketball. Sophomore Johan- na Koffi said, Gym gives me an opportunity to become more physically fit. Football was fun, I like it the best. said Freshman Mike Albright. Say No to Drugs! This was the first year that Decatur offered a Substance Abuse class. Miss Lisa Clones taught it during fifth period. A large part of the class time was spent in group discussion and films. During the first nine weeks self-esteem was taught as well as how to deal with peer pressure. Throughout the rest of the year the class dealt with the actual drugs and what they do to the mind. Much of the grade is deter- mined by class participation. Miss Clones said that the class is worthwhile because if the students are at least stopping and thinking then something is being done. Saying no to drugs can be a very difficult thing to do and this class is definitely a step in the right direction. Even if say- ing no to drugs isn ' t a problem for you, the basic knowledge the class offers is beneficial. Chris Newton agreed with that as she said, Everybody should take this class because people don ' t know a lot about drugs. As Miss Clones lectures about the dangers of cigarette smoking, several of her students listen. it Porter wrestles his opponent in gym. restling was one of the many units in TTl. Sophomore Angie Landis serves a ball to the opposing team. Gym 45

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Singles? The new social event at Decatur Central was the Singles Only club. This club was sponsored by new Home Economics teacher, Miss Nannette Patrick. The club was originally for Juniors and Seniors only, but Miss Patrick said it would later include Freshmen and Sophomores. The Singles Only club was started for the benefit of the students, both guys and girls; they all planned different activities and events in which they wanted to par- ticipate. Some activities which they had were, for example, the cookie sale. The club got together and baked cookies to sell as their fund raiser. Another activity which they planned was a trip to Union Sta- tion. Miss Patrick was excited about the future of the club when she commented, I ' m fired up to have a social club where students can plan their own activities and learn something in the process: It ' s a great time! Smiling at her results, Freshman, Ruth Ann Olson stirs her soup. Each group had its own kitchen for the cooking classes. Demonstrating, Mrs. Rose teaches Stacey Williams the correct technique in sewing the seam of her quilt. Singles Only Row 1 — Beth Patterson, Karen Adams. Rebecca Alexander. Row 2 — Sabreena Williams, Tresa Camp, Preeti Saini, Robin Goodbar. Row 3 — Sponsor Miss Nannette Patrick, Karen Myrtle, Kara Ogle, Meki Baldwin, Kimberly Quick. Home Ec. 47