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

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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

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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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mm , Miss Alma Schock head ot the Miss Engelbrechtls claws lohn F. Fletcher, Miss Marion department, plays a selection tor vocalizinq. Lafley, and Miss Carollrlahne con- U K Ri-eses approval centrate at Abbott on a ditticult rrusical passaae Zzaifclera in uriic 9 A cappella choir, boys and girls glee clubs, band, and orchestra: all otler a variety ot musical opportunities tor those students musically inclined, Not only is this music education helpful to the student in his later lite, but it is also helpful to him lor his own amusement. The niu.-ic riepartntent has .-:hown continued prouress in the past years, in both the instrumental and the chorzl fiel Cfiiixfaniing programs .such at: the Christmas veisper and the May testival are given throughout the 'fear These- are pertect et-carnpleaz ot the excellent training the rr.usic department offers A l:r':e part of the third tloor ot the new north wing has been arranged and equipped lor all rnusic classes. lt is bf1lieve't that even better training can be achieved after work in these new rooms 0 The highschool art course is based upon art interests and appreciations. The classes study the basic elements ot art and thereby learn to put them into practical creative expression. The obiecfivez are' a development ol standards ot good taste in order to discriminate between the beautiful and the ualvt a trainina ot habits ot enjoyment through observation and attitude oi mind, a development oi czeattve ability tram the experience ol daily livinqg and a knowledge and understanding ot the principles ot desi: n in all art hoses fron. both its structural and its decorative anales All of these foster understandinc in selling ahrrtonstration trawina personality analysis, architecture, and home planning, ana wise selections in purchaninr: Through observation, lite and nature in general are encircled tor pleasurable and productive recreational activitiezf . 6 . Miss Cieobelie Harrison of Aboon lvtiias Claudia V. Abell touches ur- Art .students work against a back- :'4rerx'1.af-.1 3 ry.-ne: 'iisilai a u ills drawina at Central. round ot Fandan o ro a anda. . i I I' I I p p I'