Elmhurst High School - Anlibrum Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Students taking shop get valuable training. Students not college-bound often pursue a career in in- dustrial arts. Our school, though primarily known for its aca- demic pursuit, offers an excellent vocational course; this is industrial arts. For a student interested in actual shop training, there are several subjects fro m which he may choose: beginning wood, advanced wood, and metal shop. Those who are interested in the designs of mod- ern civilization ' s structures are offered Drafting I and II. This department has undergone a faculty change and is reaching an even greater height of instruc- tion. This quality of instruction is making Elmhurst ' s industrial arts department better- Practical application is a must in this class. Learning to operate various types of machinery is import- ant. 22

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Sociology, the study of human relationships, is primarily a senior course. In Preparation For College The general history classes learn about the his- tory of the world all the way from early man, through two World Wars, and up to the recent rocket launchings. U.S. History is a class that enriches the student ' s knowledge of a great historical value of events that have occurred in our country. Our government classes teach us about our government, its foundings and its make up, while sociology and economics classes teach us how to get along with others and how to organize our economy. The aim of these classes is to make us aware of the important events that occur all around us each day — events that help us grow! Economics is important ' for any college-bound student. Senior students study the heartbeat of our nation. 21

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Valuable Training Precedes Future Vocations These girls are learning the basic fundamentals in the art of homemaking. At Elmhurst we believe that being well prepared for home management is very important for the career girl as well as the one with marriage in mind. Throughout the year, the girls in the Home- Ec Department learn the basic fundamentals of preparing a simple meal formula and basic sewing principles. They advance from this to more chal- Jenging projects. The department works toward the goal of graduating girls well-equipped to handle the rigorous and sometimes brain-racking job of caring for a modern home and family. The Home Economics course at Elmhurst will prepare girls for their future roles as wives.