George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Q, r IN MECHANICAL drawing, boys acquire skill in drawing with a compass, an further their use and knowledge oi' math. Industrial arts 'goggled' 28 they The Industrial A r t s Department this year operated under a new state law requiring everyone to Wear safe- ty goggles at all times. The goggles were to lessen the chances of flying debri hitting a student in the eyes and to help promote better safety ha- bits by pupils. In woodwork classes many pupils made various articles of furniture. Others built gunracks and end tables. The print shop received a new light weight oiset press capable of making 8000 impressions an hour. In electric shop the pupils first learned how to wire a house. They used match-ups of house W i rin g which one would encounter if he de- cided to become an electrician. In auto shop, pupils learned how an automobile engine works and how to repair one. The pupils in drafting learned new skills in drawing with new equipment received in October. RAYMOND Qualls demonstrates how to use the reproduction proof press. This press pro- duces excellent copy for the camera and is the first step in offset printing.

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SENIORS Martha Cox, Wendell Petty, and Pam Bryant dis- cuss the floor plan of a house in housing and management class. SENIOR Connie Willis presses her garment after completing the other necessary steps in making a blouse. W IN HOME NURSING and child care, Pam Flonce finds study a ve1'y necessary ingredient of academic success. Home economics stresses problems of taxes and bud ets No matter how much the world changes. there will always be a need for knowing how to cook. sew, and manage a household. Home economics classes aided pupils in knowing how to provide for themselves and their families in these areas. Fam- ily living and housing and management showed pu- pils the importance of selecting a home with the best economical value. Filing tax returns. which tends to be a problem to many p e o p l e. was ex- plained and studied in these courses. Today, more than ever before. the homemaker has become aware of the rising cost of living. Learning to prepare a good meal while s t a 5' i ii g within a reasonable budget was one of the main objectives of pupils enrolled in foods classes. The twentieth century has seen many changes in fads and fashions, particularly in womens hem- lines. Some of the latest fashions were created in Washington clothing classes. 7

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