Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Tools must be kept in perfect order. Students toe-nail 2 by 4's. Where is the motor? Joe Beaver tests a car motor on the elec- trical testing panel.

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Vocational Students Prepare To Enter The Labor Market A Learning Lab was a new addition to the Vocational School. This was a pilot program in the state under the aus- pices of the Federal government. Students using the lab came from various departments. English, Math, History and Science students benefited immeasurably from this program. Individual work on the individual's learning level motivated them to learn and rewarded them with success. Industrial Arts emphasizes precision rather than artistic ability. Neatness and accuracy plays a major role in shop as well as mechanical drawing. Work in wood and metal devel- oped craftmanship. At the present time there are three vocational offerings in Trade and Industrial Education. Included are Auto Mechanics, Building Trades, and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. Each is a two year program (1080 hours) in skill development and related technical information preparing students to enter directly into the labor market of the re- spective fields or to further their educational training in in- stitutions of higher learning such as Trade and Technical Schools, Community College, etc. Auto Mechanics provides training in automotive principles of operation and general repair. Building Trades is designed to help students acquire basic skills and knowledge in build- ing construction and the building industry. Industrial Main- tenance Mechanics is designed to help the student develop a technical knowledge of machinery used in industry along with their operation and maintenance. Training in use of power equipment is only part of Building Trades. Industrial Maintenance includes work on a lathe. 22

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Students Develop Body And Mind In P. E. This must be fun, they can hardly wait. One, two, three, four - over and over again. The physical education programs were designed to help students develop their mind and body through exercise and health educa- tion. Early in the fall, and again in the spring, physical fitness tests were given each student. The use of body building equipment and calis- thenics improved coordination and strength while stimulating student interest in the many activities of the department. Health courses in prevention and cure of disease, first aid, drugs, and other health problems were included. A Forestry Warden taught a series of lessons on firearms in the boy's classes. Driver's training was taught in the classroom and fourteen hours of behind-the-wheel training given to those eligible. Juniors and seniors were able to take P. E. as an elective. This was a welcome break for many from the mental strain of academic classes. On cold winter days, volleyball gives plenty of exercise. 24