Forest Lake High School - Forester Yearbook (Forest Lake, MN)

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SENIOR SHOP ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM THE DESIGNING OF ELABORATE CABI- NETS TO THE FUNDAMENTAL HANDLING OF POWER TOOLS — Kermit Sandstrom. EIGHTH GRADERS CHECK RESULTS AT ELECTRICAL BOARD - Mr. Ray, George Haas, Bernard Ashbach.

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Social Studies Highlight Election Year Whether it be the maneuvers of a World War II battle or the difficulty of keeping a sound economy, each stu- dent of social studies gains a greater understanding of the events of yesterday, the situations of today, and the problems of tomorrow. Seventh graders begin courses in the social studies field with a course on American history and government. The geography of the world is pursued in the eighth grade. Sophomores again concern themselves with the history of their country. An increased number of students again enrolled in the world history and affairs course. This course varies in nature from the bureaucracy of the ancient Chinese to the appointees of the new President. Seniors turn their thoughts to solving the problems of an American democracy. Problems range from personal problems to international problems as great as the containment of Communism. Procedures varied from the ordinary this year in all social studies classes, as students turned their attention to the 1960 Presidential election. Student interest ran high as they pledged their support to the various can- didates with slogans, posters, and campaign buttons. Also of special interest was the fifteenth annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. As a whole, the social studies courses prepare students to face the challenges of the world which awaits them when they finish high school. These courses do their best to aid the citizens of tomorrow in forming the ideals by which they will live. For the ideals of tommorow's leaders depend upon the preparation of today's stu- dents. INTEREST AND EXCITEMENT MOUNT AS ELECTION DAY DRAWS NEAR AND THE STUDENTS OF MR. MATTESON'S SOPHOMORE HISTORY CLASSES BRING IN POSTERS FOR THEIR FAVORITE CANDIDATES.

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STUDIOUS MINDS AND SKILLED HANDS BRING THE BEST RE- SULTS IN ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING - Gary Miller, Ronald Shogren, Vincent Monson. Fundamentals, Variety Keys Industrial Arts at F. L. Triangulation, glue joints, proper dimensioning, and linoleum block printing become second nature to the 413 boys enrolled in shop programs at FLHS. Beginning in seventh grade when industrial arts is required, the students work in drawing, crafts, leather, plastics, and metal tooling. Special projects include such things as key cases, pen holders, and placques of tooled metal. Eighth graders specialize further in draw- ing, wood work, and crafts, and work with electricity is included for the first time. Freshmen enrolled in in- dustrial arts spend one semester working with wood and larger pieces of furniture and learn proper use of power machines. A second semester is spent in electrical work. Students in this course make their own radio re- ceiver and wire a bell system for use in a house. They also become familiar with the use of currents and learn JOHN SCHUMACHER RUSSEL HAMMOND Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Athletics to figure voltage and amperes. Senior-high students are offered a variety of shop courses. A course in general metals is open to all senior high boys. After becoming familiar with the use and function of many machines, the students go on to practice various types of welding. This course also in- volves an art project with metal, and work with drafting on sheet metal. Drawing courses vary from a general drawing course to architectural drawing. Students in the latter course actually draw a scale model of their dream home. Elementary and advanced cabinet work are also offered. Students can learn to build furniture for use in their homes. These industrial art courses give students training necessary to prepare for vocations or avocations. JOHN REIMAN FORREST RAY Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Art