Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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Mr. Koepke (below) is the chairman of the Industrial Arts Department: Mrs. Bretl (right) is the chairman of the Home Economics Department; Mr. Larson (below) is the chairman of the Agriculture Department and the Business Education Department is headed by Mr. Meekma. Agriculture Mr. [.arson Home Economics Mrs. Behrens Mrs. Bretl 20 Faculty

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Special Departments Service Special Needs Of Individuals The Driver Education Department transforms students into responsible, safety-conscious drivers. The classroom phase of the program prepares students for behind-the-wheel driving. The future drivers study traffic-flow patterns and discuss accident-causing problems and students experienced some of the problems in a battery of “controlled accidents . They learned what to do if their car goes off the road, the brakes or power steering go out, the hood flies up or the accelerator sticks. The end result of this intensive program is a defensive driver. The Special Education Department is made up of special teachers with skills to teach students with special needs. The teachers utilize a variety of learning techniques w hich al- low students to progress at their own rate. Students find enjoyment mastering both academic and life skills. The Guidance Department is ready to handle the multitudes of questions it received daily from the students of JHS concerning school w'ork, future plans, scholarships and financial aides. Mr. Olson; Mrs. Pfau; and Ms. LaBudde, an intern from UW-Madison, are always willing to lend an ear and a bit of advice to any student who has a problem. Awareness Groups are available to any student w'ho wishes to learn more about himself and those around him. Through the efforts of these guidance counselors, students learn to cope with the hassles and decisions of high school life. Special Services Mrs. Bradley Mrs. Lowe Mrs. Bradley is the School Psychologist, and Mrs. Lowe is the School Social Worker. Faculty 19

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Teachers Prepare Students For Future Careers Ind. Arts Mr. Dunhain Mr. Greenhalgh Mr. Koepke Mr Yeager The Agriculture Department offers many learning experiences to people interested in agriculture. Students learned to evaluate animals through their participation on the State Judging Team. They also sponsored a “Food for Tomorrow program for grades K-4. Children had the chance to be close to animals, pet them, and learn about them. The Business Department was redesigned to simulate an office atmosphere, instead of the conventional classroom atmosphere. Students are prepared for entry-level business positions, developing such skills as typing, shorthand, machine operation, and office proceedures. During the spring semester, professors and students from the University Wisconsin — Whitewater observed the philosophy and the approach of the business department. The Industrial Arts students put their talents to good use by helping to complete the shop area. Mr. Koepke commented, ‘The students were very understanding and they worked very hard in helping us get the shop started as soon as it did get started.” Twenty-one senior boys gained invaluable working experience as well as testing their skills when they built a house as a class project. The house is located on Racine Street and it u’as sold after completion in May. The Home Economics Department instructs students in subjects which are put to every-day use. It offers many handicraft, sewing, tailoring, cooking, and baking courses. Its courses also involve discussion of such topics as morality, decision making, and childcare. The students in the interior design classes worked w'ith the w'oodwork-ing students on projects. All of the courses are open to guys and girls and both agree that the most difficult and valuable lesson learned in Home Ec is learning to budget their time!