George Washington High School - Monument Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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Industrial Arts Department Wes Dostal and Jerry Byrne finish a hope chest during Woodwork. Industrial arts is a definite phase of general education based on values attained principally through manipulative activity and study of in- dustrial materials, tools, processes, and industrial life with emphasis placed upon exploration and participation rather than upon skill and efficien- cy. It offers .those learning experiences which assist boys and girls to understand the industrial and technical aspects of life today. It is a curri- culum area that makes a realistic contribution to life adjustment education. Not only does our cur- riculum provide students With background of skills and information for college and future pro- fessions, but it also points others toward becom- ing tomorrows mechanics, carpenters, designers, electricians, and printers. The practical experience of actually doing Will help others who do not en- ter industrial occupations to be handy men and enable them to make repairs and maintain their future homes and equipment. Dennis Strumbo builds a radio set during Radio class. Bob Laetere works on house design in advanced Architectual Drawing. -14-

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Home and Family Living Education in home and family living is fun- damental to the growth and development of an individual. If all members of a family are to live together harmoniously, the adolescent needs to learn to accept responsibility as a member of the family. Home and family education recognizes the home as a place where children and adults find security, develop character, and learn a satisfying pattern of life. Our home and family curriculum is built around the characteristic needs and wants of the high school student in a family centered program. This program helps the individual to become more conscious of his home and commun- ity responsibilities. He will become a better friend and citizen by participating in a variety of exper- iences which will give him confidence in his abil- ity to meet new situations as they arise with the greatest satisfaction. Sharon Wilson, Diane Greedy and Carole Poula carry on a discus- sion during Family Life Education. Darie Fernadez and Wayne Butterfield prepare candy in Home Carol Brehm, Wilma Meaney, Sharon Jelinek and Kay Kristan and Family Living for Boys. work on sewing projects during Home and Family Living III. -13-

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Driving Training Larry Armbarche, Dave Anderson, Sarah Bouman, and Jim Deets use the Drivo-traino cars while Mr. Rainbow uses the projector. The automobile has become a dominent fac- tor in American society. The ability to operate an automobile safely and expertly in todayis traffic is a skill which must be learned through serious study and supervised practice. Safe Driving students at Washington are giv- en a three phase program of instruction. Approxi- mately one-third of the course is devoted to class- room studv in which such things as defensive dri- ving techniques, Iowa laws, insurance problems, and attitudes are stressed. Another one-third of the time is spent in the Drivotrainer cars, where the students are intro- duced by the films to driving situations and their response can be measured and discussed. The remaining one-third of the student's time is spent in the dual-control car. Here the stu- dent is able to practice in traffic the skills and techniques which he has learned indoors. By applying the skills and attitudes acquired in Safe Driving class, students should be able to look forward to many miles of accident-free dri- ving. Physical Education Susan Prastka and Betty Victorine demonstrate making miniature fires for Recreation Class. Pete Stavropoulos, Clyde Mobley, Harry Owens, and Mike Avery work on calisthenics during Physical Education class, -15 Physical education classes aim to provide each girl and boy with opportunities to partici- pate in physical activities that will result in edu- cative experiences, to aid in developing the or- ganic systems of the body in order that each stu- dent may live a healthier and, therefore, a happier life, and to develop skills in activities that will carry over and function during leisure time. After-school intramurals also provide a wide variety of activities in both girls and boys pro- grams. This year an added program of Recrea- tion has been introduced which takes the place of Health.