Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Shop Courses Teach Industrial Skills “Hey, who’s number 76?” This is a common question at athletic events and without programs it would go unanswered. The programs arc a project of Edina’s print shop, only one of the classes offered by the Industrial Arts department. There are four main areas of Industrial Arts open to both boys and girls. Drawing is offered at the general and specialized levels. Woodwork classes learn the fundamentals of furniture construction and design. In general and advanced metal, students learn shop safety as well as the procedure for forming metal alloys. Press work, photography, and book binding arc included in the printing classes. Mr. Otto Janeckt—General and Advanced General and Advanced Printing and Archi- Woodworking, and General and Advanced tcctural Drawing—responsible for printing all Metal—Concessions Club advisor--enjoys Itoat- school programs—enjoys woodworking, ing and fishing. Mr. Richard Rtichow— 25

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Jody Anders attacks her tewing eagerly. Mrs. Hlizabtth Aamodl General Clothing ami Family Living- Home Ec. Club and Senior Claw advisor—spent summer planning daughter's wedding. Girls Prepare For Future Roles As Homemakers Another sound was added to the general confusion in Edina's halls when the Home Economics classes began a nursery’ school. Over ten four-year-olds enjoyed projects prepared for them by the Home Ec. students while their mothers had a few hours of freedom. This was one of the projects done by the Home Ec. classes which aid the student in personal, family, and community relations. Food and Related Units include nutrition, meal planning, and preparation. Students interested in foreign and outdoor cookery may take a course in food specialties. Clothing classes learn how to construct garments and buy materials. Advanced Clothing offers tailoring and dress making. Seniors taking Family Living learn to understand their future responsibilities as homemakers. Science and Management in Personal Life train girls to budget their incomes. Mcrrikay Nelson and Sue Howorth rip it up. Mrs. Diana Johnson—Advanced Clothing and General Food —new to Edina this year— pedal interests include sewing and knitting. 24

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Business Education Prepares Students For Future And Present Employment The Business Education Department offers courses in three major areas which are designed to prepare the student for college, careers in business and personal use. Two important courses which arc very helpful to the student arc typing and shorthand. Office practice includes office procedures, advanced typing skills, and the use of various office machines such as the calculator and the adding machine. Principles of accounting are introduced in Bookkeeping. Business Organization and Management offers training in the formation and functioning of partnerships and corporations. In Everyday Law, students discuss the elements of the contract and its application to the consumer and the businessman. Retailing, Sales, and Marketing is mainly for those who plan business as a career. Mr. William E. Bieanieh—Occupational Relation and Distributive Education direct Adult Education—advise FSLA—enjoys lake living. Mu. Gloria Syitrom—Shorthand I'll and Office Practice—advise FBLA—fourth year at Edina. Min Edith Grontberg—Typing, Office Practice, and Recordkeeping—co-advitor of Red Crow Council— lovely hair. Miu Ardyct La Pray —Typing—head of Business Education Department—enjoys swimming, skiing and tennis. Mr. Mtl• vin Man—Business Management, Recordkeeping, Office Practice, and Retailing—enjoys auto mechanics and electronics. Mr. Rog-it Boer get—Bookkeeping, Everyday Law, and Sociology—“You’ve just had an experience. 26