Greater Latrobe High School - Latrobean Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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O CONSTRUCTING TABLES in wood shop are David Stahl and Steve Stefano. Designed to prepare students for positions in the ever-growing industrial nation, a four- ye-ar Vocational Training Course is offered at Latrobe High School. Boys enrolled in this course of study are given a general introduction to each of the four major departments of the shop: wood Work- ing, machine, electrical and drafting. For two terms, each boy specializes in one particular department. Here the instructors feel he gains valuable experience and knowledge, so impor- tant to his future employment. Beginners in the wood shop make bread boards, letter boxes and knick-knack shelves. and later, desks, tables and cabinets. Graduates of the machine shop have the opportunity to become skilled in the intricate operation of the lathes, grinders, and other pre- cision tools found in this division of school. They are qualified to advance as machinists in industry. An understanding and knowledge of the operation of electrical apparatus, including motors and appliances, is the principal objec- tive of the electrical shop aspirants. Drafting class prepares students to plan and manage the production of industrial machines and prod- ucts. Prizes and medals are awarded annually for projects judged outstanding by the Latrobe Lions Club and the Ford Company. Vocational Courses Molcl Skilled, Efficient Workers 0 WHIRRING motors, sawdust and ilying sparks are symbolic oi the various divisions of the high school shops. Here, in the large, fully stocked rooms. boys are prepared for jobs in industry. For outstanding projects, shop students are awarded prizes from several organizations. I IAMES SCHMIDT and Steve Zoldosh display work completed in mechanical drawing. 25 -,,-- - -.-,, .', -N- . .f,,.L. .' 39.3-',T.-Q' -,L -2- -- Q-- fp,-'af -'.'.' -f - ' 3,,',-, -v, ..,.13.gZ'-.3'-59:9-':,' 1.5, - '1Q,. -f--lr, ' - '-.-j'. - V.. 53 .Jf.,: - gg 4, v -' ' 32'-'igA:fa'?1-'Ziffr- 3.Zf 3'l9i5'!l'i'?1J.Yn5:.E k'..!iS-'fl2fif-t'.fi'fP!4kL'ff eu. :mr ass. J-.fa .f.i...s .axis z-iv,

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Shops Source of Satisfaction To Diligent Trade Students VQCATIIONAIL. TRAHNHNG il , O SHAPING A die is Steve Seminsky as Rich- ard Prentice watches proceedings. ROBERT LEONARD, Ioseph Stepanic and Michael Marinchak sketch parallel lines. SETTING A machine are Mich- ael Paviolo, Ronald Schmucker and Iohn Brenner. BALANCING A plywood board is Ronald Fritz as Stephen Leake saws. GEORGE MARINCHAK esti- mates length of board while Iohn Austraw completes tool chest. Industrial Knowledge Proves Essential to Nation's Prosperity

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Learning Remains Keynote THR UGH THE P CLASS RGOMS ,EP 2-1 5 ed find Pete Gaudino and Agnes Dorko ,t ...ill 0 WONDERS OF science occupy the thoughts I THROUGH THE card catalog Carl DiFulvio ot Ted Smith and Elaine Schirt. While seated in the various classrooms of Latrobe High School, students are exposed to more than 50 phases of subject matter. The character and ideals of each individual deter- mines the manner he himself will accept and develop these subordinates of liberal educa- tion. As his introduction to an institution of learning, the freshman is confronted with jet propelled motors, algebra equations, spelling tests and the opportunity to work with newly- found friends. Sophomores, with a year of experience, and Mary Ann Curtis obtain information. undertake autobiography writing and extra- credit world history projects. Some are intro- duced to the intricacies of shorthand and typ- ing. Chemistry experiments, bon jour and 90-degree angles comprise the classroom pro- cedure of the juniors. Seniors, proud, stately, and to a certain exte-nt, sad, plan orations, participate in P.O.D. discussions and prepare to leave the high school classroom. All are exposed to education but the un- answered question is, What will they do with it? O TYPING RIBBONS must frequently be chang