Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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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.

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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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k- Through Knowledge of Language and Hope to Increase Understanding Understanding, tolerance, and sympathy are the true goals of the language department, beyond the knowledge of grammar, structure, and vocabulary. Courses in French, Spanish, and Latin are offered. Miss Edith Culver asks a student of her advanced Latin class to point out the route of Aeneas's wanderings. Mr. Daniel Low, South Avenue French teacher, sponsors French Club and guides the selection of AFS semifinalists. He returned from a trip to France at the start of the school year. A sponsor of Modern Language Club and teacher of Spanish is Mrs. Ada Zucconi. Mrs. Maria Harvey conducts three periods of Spanish. Miss Katherine Cromley teaches three French classes and two of world history. 24 Language chairman Miss Violet Boileau emphasizes the im- portance of communicating with and learning more about other peoples.