Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

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Vocational Artisans Wiggle over here to this upholstered car sc.ii, Wit called, and let me tell you about the high school ' s ter- rific vocational training program, Nitsi. First I ' d better explain that there are really three divisions. One is body and fender. Don hitford directs the boys as they re- pair wrecked cars. The second division is machine shop. This course is instructed by Gus Constantine, who teaches the bo s how to use properly such tools as the tool press, saws, hammers, vices, and other useful imple- ments. Third is auto mechanics, the class where boys learn the complicated operations of disassembling cars, repairing and making adjustments, and replacing worn out parts. In general, the boys learn to diagnose car troubles and to do away with the cause of the difficul- ties in this auto mechanics class which Frank Turner instructs. It ' s plain to see what practical applications drand Junction High School students can make with what they learn in these classes, Nitsi thoughtfully com- mented. Not only GJHSers, my dear Nitsi, Wit corrected. The vocational training staff I already mentioned, headed by Herbert Benson, doesn ' t stop with teaching just the students in high school. The extensive program also provides classes for men. Already the courses have helped about 2,000 men to learn fundamentals in car repair and machine handling. In addition to this part of the program, the shop teachers instruct students from Palisade, Central, and Fruita High Schools. All together about 120 teenagers participated in the classes each day which were held from 8 to 11, 11:30 to 2:30, and 5 to 6. 1)1 It) miiKil lull i.v llic n ' rn-t in iiurking in auto mechaim w ihis: Mdnlrrii iif loiiiiilii-aird machinrry is learned in machine xho ). Voialiiiniil sriiool teachers, tlus Cunstantine, IlaruUl liuuth. Frank Turner. Dun Wliitlonl. and Herbert Benson, talk over i)rojeet.t for second semester. Page 14

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Homecrafters In a refreshing trip through the homcmaking classes conducted by Miss Gladys Glendenning and Mrs. Vir- ginia Jacobs I wiggled around and found records of this year ' s work, boasted Nitsi. With assistance from these two supervisors students completed projects in nutritious meal planning, home beautification, needle work, and sewing. Besides they helped many other de- partments with their social functions. Proper and eco- nomical use of household appliances also intrigued me. Just before being unceremoniously whisked into a dust- pan with scraps of cloth, thread ravelings, and other de- bris, I learned that both of the home economists arc sponsors of the Future Homemakers of America, an or- ganization which aids in the development of creative leadership in home and community. I ventured into the shop where Vernon Duck and Har- mon Hallenbeck were busy helping boys with sawing, measuring lengths, and planing wood to go into many interesting objects. The boys make many beautiful and handy wood articles with manual tools. Through the acrid smell of fresh cut wood and the haze of sawdust, I learned that Mr. Duck is also one of the sponsors of the junior class and that Mr. Hallenbeck supervises all the activities of the Tiger Courtesy Patrol, bragged Wit. Then I grabbed a pant cuff and took a lively ride to a mechanical drawing room. I flopped on a desk and observed these two gentlemen giving assign- ments to students resulting in accurate scale drawings of mechanical devices. Being completely exhausted by all the buzz and hum of activity, I curled up for the night in a book where I had an educational feast on engine parts. ' We kneiv yon were coming so we baked a cake. ' Why does everything happen to met ■It turned out irell. Miss Gladys Glendenning assures Mrs. Vir- ginia Jacobs. Looks like a good idea, shop teachers, Harmon Hallen- herk nnd Vernon Dnck. agree. Page 13

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Boija ' nIhU ' tic inntrurtora. Bill Mr(rriiir. ( ' ail ( ' ox, niid Eugene Hansen, thra.ih out details of the physical edu- cation program. Checking health records are .Mrs. Lillian I ' cth. girls ' gi i struetor. and .Mrs. Jeanne Hchellenherg. scliool nurse. This is hoiv it ' s done, ' Doris explains to freshmen students. yym It ' s up and over » a fast game in a hoys ' gym class. Builders of Health While untangling myself from a volleyball net, I got an inside view of the athletic department, explained Wit. Dan Roberts and Carl Cox instruct the boys ' gym classes in a wide variety of sports, including football, speedball, volleyball, wrestling, basket- ball, cageball, and Softball. Coach Cox also assists Ed Whalley, head coach, in building the Tiger football and wrestling teams. Added to their other responsibilities, the coaches help sponsor G Club. Completing the boys ' athletic staff are Eugene Hansen, athletic director, and Bill McGraw, head basketball coach and G club sponsor, who is assisted by Bob Johnson, a newcomer to the faculty and coaching staff of GJHS, concluded Wit. Eavesdropping downstairs I overheard the girls ' gym instructor, Mrs. Lillian Pcth, conferring with the school nurse, Mrs. Jeanne Schellenberg, admitted Nitsi. Mrs. Peth told of the girls ' physical education program which includes soccer, basketball, tumbling, softball, track, and even dancing. Mrs. Peth also keeps Dusy as a co- sponsor of Pep Club. ■ ■ Aside from her tasks of caring for sick students, ' filling out permits for athletes, and taking charge of dentalMn- spection, Mrs. Schellenberg advises the Health council, volunteered Nitsi. She is on duty at the high school all day to consult with students who need her assistance and to take care of any emergency caused by illness or injury. Page 15