Elgin High School - Husky Tracks Yearbook (Elgin, OR)

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ln spite of the increasing number of Women entering careers three and four times removed from homemaking, girls are finding that their desire for knowl- edge of the correct food and right clothes is rapidly making courses in domestic science a necessity in their highschool days. Economy in the family food habits without omitting the essentials of a good diet are stressed in the foods classes. Girls are taught to assume responsibility in the planning of, buying tor, preparing, and serving of meals with a minimum of time, cost, and energy. Not only the fundamentals of sewing are taught in the clothing classes, but also the importance of color, line, and style in dress are emphasized. lnstruc' tion in quality and texture of fabrics is given to the girls so that they may better be prepared in choosing the right kind of materials. As the name suggests, the study of home problems centers around the study of home and family lite. The students learn how each member of the family can contribute toward the creating and maintaining of a happy home atmosphere. ln all these home economics classes the development of good manners, thoroughness, unselfishness, speed, and cooperation are stressed. Ezifclem in ome conomzcd Miss Cleora E. Iohnson, Mrs, Florence H. Fletch- er, and Miss Elizabeth Miss Helene M. Fedou Stearns try out the new and Mrs. Laila W. Fuller The Cleanup Committee. appliances. caught oft duty at Abbott. The domestic touch 15

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Tae Na. a.: viewed by E C Wag goner, head of the de- partment, and W. H. P, C. E. Adams, G. l Renner, Myron C. Myers, and W. O Beckner discuss the prospect of new equipment. A student coines to Herbert R Da- misch for inforiria- tion on agriculture Engrossed in con- versation are Her- bert H. Damiscli, Marvin Kuhlmann and Miss Gertrude Meadowsoflihbott Walter A, Heath during a classroom lull Robert T Winn, Miss Helen Ket- tering, and Miss Eleanor H Dorsett pass judgment on a students eftorts. gdfclerd in cience To familiarize the student with the scien- tific environment of the modern world, to develop seine appreciation of the scientific method and to show its advantages in our present society, to familiarize the student with the principles and techniques of differ- ent tields of interestmfsuch are the objec- tives of our science department, These objectives are carried out through tlie :study of various :sciences offered during all four years in the highschool course. All fresliinen are reauired to take general :science Biology and geography are offered in tlie sophomore year, and chemistry and physics during the junior and senior years. Senior science, a relatively new subject, is a riori-technical course emphasizing the practical rather than the theoretical, This year a course in agriculture has been offer- ed 'lo all those students interested in farm- ing and agricultural niethods. Proloaloly no finer example of the practi- cal applications of science can be used than the designing and construction of our new addition.

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C, A. Lloyil ani lllrrier R Eolinert fflftlz-Ztlff' anti :iravf ir plane lor a cabinet while Nov-l lf. Winn looks 'in The laa and thf- lathe P lf. T'11.'l:,r, lifiafl ol the department, and P D l anc Hu lv' 1.i6lff blue .ri lx ll T Wright and Leo C Montaoriiery ot Abbott A Q P to speak before f-och goes hit: way ,flblicft wooflsliop boys at wo jig Ziyuzfalm Biff! lndustrial arts is a part ot general education, and as such, plays a prominent part in preparing the students to take their place in community lile lt develops the natural abilities, provides tor protitable and enjoyable use of leisure time, and may lead to the selection ot a vocation. At the present time, courses in woodshop, mechanical drawing, and machine shop are available, and plans are under way to extend our program to better serve the students and community. Man is a toolfusing animal, and most people have an inherent desire to build things. lndustrial arts provides an educational opportunity tor this natural desire. This year we have been able to otler unit trade vocational courses in machine and sheet metal drafting, machine woodworking, and machine shop, also related chemistry and mathematics. These courses are correlated to give students an intelligent start in the industrial world. Vocational education provides training ior a chosen vocation and emphasizes skill. Visits to local industries to observe specific types of work in progress are taken to give students a chance to see production under actual working conditions. Vocational courses relate knowledge to work and should provide a student with the necessary skill and knowledge to go out and earn a livelihood. 16