Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Tech ' s band, chorus play important role in school ' s academics Mr. 1). (). Wilson completed his 18th year as head of lech ' s music department. He directed the chorus of 60 members and the band of 36 members. First semester activities were the Christinas assembly in which the band and chorus look part. The chorus put on an informal concert for the administrative staff on the steps to the fust floor. Many of the staff joined in the Christmas caroling. ( horus also took part in baccalaureate. The band took part in school spirit through- out the year. They played at five football games and eight basketball games. The band also look part in commencement. Spring semester projects in- cluded a concert for Tech stu- dents and junior high schools. Mr. Wilson feels Tech should have an equal outlet and the opportunity to enjoy and expe- rience music as the other high schools of Des Moines. c 3Efft3 V D. O. Wilson Mr. Wilson directs the pep band with gusto Kathy Burnett shows the talent needed in Tech ' s band. 25

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Students become safer drivers in driver ' s ed. Driver Education is a course for all students under 18 years old who wish to obtain a driver ' s license. The course requires three hours of driving be- hind the wheel, SO hours of class instruction and 12 hours m the simulator. In the classroom, the students learn the different laws and techniques of driving; they also see films and learn information about car mechanics. In the simulator, students practice driving in play like cars with a film in front of them. In the cars, the students practice driving with an instructor. For a student to get a license, they must be 16 years old, completed the driver education course, and passed the driver ' s test with a highway patrolman. Mr. Ray McAdam Mechanical drawing important at Tech used in most areas Mechanical drawing at Tech is a required course for most of the trades and industry core areas. Here the student learns to draw the equip- ment and machines that he will work on in his shop area. Also, the course is used as an orienta- tion program to help a student make up his mind just what area he is best suited. Students going into the drafting area find this the first course in their career. In mechanical drawing, the l ech student sees on paper the plans of his future, either in a vocational type work or a more technical type. Richard Lake James Patch Glenn Jones, above, was added to the Tech staff as a home-school community counselor. Mis job is to bring the school and home closer to the student and to make students feel that the school lias something to offer to them.

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Matti Routiola comes to Tech from Finland Matti Routiola attended Tech High as a f oreign exchange student f or the entire 1968-69 year. He came to the United States from Fin- land. Matti enjoyed his year at Tech and said, I wish that all schools were like this one. There is so much c hoice of subjects. Matti ' s first reaction when he came to the United States was the difference in cars. He is interested in stamps and many types of athletics including soccer, hockey, and gymnastics. American and Finnish youth, said Matti, are much alike and enjoy many of the same things. Matti stayed with the John Ryckman family. Donald Ryckman was his American brother. expounds on his knowledge of U.S. history. Matti pauses with his American brother, Don Ryckman. 26