Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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Home Economics Industrial Education Trainin for Modern Part-time teachers are Miss Patty Jo Olson, above, and Miss Sharon Hill, below. Miss Olson also teaches English, Miss Hill, biology. Mrs. Leona Hansen, above, co-sponsors the HA Future Homemakers of America with Mrs. Garrett. PILOT STATES SUCH AS MONTANA RE-EVALUATE HOME ECONOMICS COURSES “Oar new state guidebook has been in the making this past year through the joint efforts of many teachers and the State Director of home economics,” says Mrs. Drummond. She expresses her belief in the arts of family living taught by her department in stating: “The day-by-day status of physical health and spir- itual inspiration of each individual is influ- enced by home life more than by any other factor.” Teachers such as Mrs. Helen Garrett improve artistic sensi- tivity and an understanding of human nature as well as cook- ing and sewing. Mrs. Barta Drummond supervises a demonstration. Vocational agriculture and the Future Farmers program are conducted by Mr. Charles Simon- son, above, and Mr. Lawrence Bohl, below. Mr. Robert Brookie, right, handles trades and in- dustries.

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Higgins Avenue boys' advisor Mr. Ray Eggen finds his position demands full time effort. Plus a sixth period English class, his hours are crowded with appointments for the individual talks and evalua- tions which make counseling of value to students. Mr. Donald Lawston advises one of the many students he sees daily. The subjects of these conversations range from college requirements to personal difficulties. Counsel from Guidance Staff From questions on college applications, requirements, and scholarships to the expres- sion of small dissatisfactions, from the dis- cussion of individual stumbling blocks to a review of credits for graduation, students turn to the guidance staff with their problems and find its trained members prepared to help them. As advisor to the South Avenue Student Council, Mr. Erwin Byrnes addresses the Montana Association of Student Councils Convention held this year in Missoula. He is also attendance officer for the South Avenue building. In her first year as HA girls' advisor, Miss Grace Van Duser brings to her work years of experience as a teacher. With the aid of col- lege bulletins and vocational pamphlets, she fulfills a major counseling responsibility — helping students choose future train- ing and occupations. Mr. Don Delaney, athletic di- rector, doubles as a part-time guidance counselor. 21

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Industrial arts ara taught by Mr. Ed Davis. Four members of the department, including Mr. Ulmer, left, give basic industrial training to beginning students. Three other teachers are involved in the advanced fields of voca- tional agriculture and trades and industries. MODERN EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES, ENLARGED WELDING FACILITIES, AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED BY INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Department chairman Ben Ulmer re- marks, “It is the aim of industrial education to give that type of technological, scientific, and industrial training that will enable the student to live as a useful and informed citizen.” His department seeks to keep up with rapid change in industrial techniques and equipment to offer practical, up-to-date courses. Mr. Chester Frojen, above, and Mr. John Enforf, right, teach industrial arts in classroom and workshop.