Dobie High School - Roundup Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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ne boy who was brave enough to take sewing is seen Mark Tgnnison is caught fkintl at the machine- with his hands in hot water. eureka' , A typical day in sewing class shows everyone working hard at the sewing 7' machines. Smiling as they make plans to devour their class proiects are students from second period Homemaking a. - Homemaking place where the battle of the sexes could possibly be deter- ls in the kitchen. One popular course that could possibly prove was the cooking course located upstairs in the homemaking was offered at three different levels. Level one was the course available to incoming freshmen and sophomores. two was available to those who had successfully completed the level. The last course was the one upper level course available to those iuniors and seniors who had not already taken cooking Sewing was another course offered to prove one's ability. was offered to boys and girls. The arrangement to take course was the same as for cooking. ln order to move up Itudent t level. ooking and sewing teachers were Sue Moore, department head, ron Rogers, Pat Teasterfand Annette Lostak. ooking and sewing were available to any student, but there were courses available only to juniors and seniors. Those were child had to complete the cooking and sewing course for the development, home and family living, consumer education, home furnishings, and home management. Child development, taught by Moore, included information about birth control, abortion, conception, prenatal growth, birth and infant development, and influences on a young child's development. This was a course for those planning to have children. lt was also a cour- se which could determine attitudes in child raising. Home and family living was taught by Rogers. Thi's taught studen- ts communication with friends, family, and peers, mate selection, cost and preparation of a marriage, and cost of setting up a home. Consumer education, taught by Lostak, taught students how to develop understanding, concepts, and skills necessary to 'make management decisions. Home furnishings, taught by Rogers, dealth with furnishing a house. Home management, taught by Lostak, dealt with setting up finan- ces and purchasing items necessary for the home. Homemaking 181

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'S' 1 . Q . X 3 A 5 i. I: . ' ' -- xt 1 Q, s 'XA ' , . n ff ,K wif Q ' in 1 - 3 L P tiff- , A -if ' T S X what to VOC3ti0l13l I. T+ - ' - Cosmetology was taught by Rose Marie White. One activity of the class was a monthly visit to the Pasadena Care Center to provide ser- vices to the residents. The classes also offered their services to students, teachers, and area residents. Some of these services in- cluded perms, cuts, and manicures. Auto paint and body was taught by Robert Scarberry. Services were provided to students and teachers. Their services included painting cars to replacing damaged parts, repairing rust damage to removing vinyl tops, glass replacement to interior refinishing, and custom body work to fiberglass repair. Industrial Cooperative Training was sponsored by Garland Bland. Group discussions about job attitudes, job ethics, safety, employer- employee relations and civic responsibilities, and financial topics such as economics, insurance, taxes and social security laws that are important to income earners were part of the instruction. lCT students were required to be juniors or seniors, be physically able to perform the duties required in their job, be well groomed, have good citizenship and good attendence records, be willing to accept orders 180 VOC3Tl0f13l and constructive criticism, and have means of transportation ta from work. The class could let students explore almost 100 jo all. Radio and TV was sponsored by Jesse Armstrong. Basic elect theory like saudering, reading schematics, and proper use of equipment was taught. Students repaired radios and televi that they brought in or that teachers had brought in. Field tri different industries were also a part of the class. They we Schlumberger, Well Logging Service, 97 FM Radio Station, NASA. Auto mechanics was taught by Frank Waskow. The class of their services to students and school employees. These incl everything from major tune-ups to complete brake jobs, chang fan belts and hoses, to changing and balancing tires, repairing rebuilding engines to tuning rotors and brake drums, and repl muffler and tail pipes to front-end work. Engine and auto transmission overhaul were not allowed to be done excep employees and students.

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Girls' physical education g students play softball Q during class. 55 , WW of! Physical education has a cookout in the outdoor recreation unit. Physical Education In order to fulfill the physical education requirement of one and a half credits, students participated in various activities. Girls learned skills in tennis, basketball, volleyball, softball, and archery. One special unit this year was outdoor recreation. According to Cindy McKinney, head of girls physical education department, the outdoor program was part ofa plan to teach lifetime sports. One day the girls made ice cream in coffee cans. Another day the students cooked on stoves made from large tin cans. McKinney explained that since many students will camp these skills will be useful to them. Boys played football, basketball, and softball in their classes. They also lifted weights. 182 Physical Education Students eat the food they cooked instead of lunch cafeteria. Health was a one-semester requirement for physical edu This co-educational course was taught to freshmen by Judy I Alan Roberts, and Wayne Johnson. ln this course students l sex education, drug education, nutrition, and first aid. Also, after a school board ruling, physical education credit given for marching band. Another school board ruling said th was the last year girls would have to buy their own gym suits. year the district will provide the gym suits, but the girls will l launder them. Boys wear gym suits provided by and launde the district. W Y 7 'il S