Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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lndustrial Arts: Learning eentslble kills A blinding display of dazzling sparks flies, em- mitting a light so bright it can actually burn a hole through a photographer's film. The student lifts his safety mask, anticipating the results of the operation he has just done. This is Metal Shop, only one of the useful courses included in the broad area of Industrial Arts. The other classes, Wood Shop, Auto Mechanics, Power Mechanics, and Drafting, are also designed to teach students practical skills. This year saw the addition of two new teachers to the department. Mr. Brown, the new Metal Shop teacher, seems to be very popular with his students. This class is interesting with him as the teacher, commented Wayne Walton. Auto Mechanics also gained a new teacher this year, Mr. Gary Zerbe. Teachers in this area are hard to find because the field of Auto Mechanics pays so well that teaching just can't compete with it. A good job offer comes along and there goes your teacher, he explained. However, Mr. Zerbe plans on staying because he has a special dedication. For all Industrial Arts classes, there is the l,A. Fair, the main event that students work for all year. The high point of the class is the competition in Huntsville and Waco, said Charles Riveire. However, these skills offer more than pure en- joyment. Not only can students save money by doing things themselves, but many go on to a high-paying career in Industrial Arts. This class has taught me how to make wood projects that look professional that don't cost half as much, reasoned one student. A lot of money can be saved by working on your own car, commented Mr. Zerbe. The job market in mechanics is wide open right now, especially in . Houston. All students completing this course should be able to get a job as an en- try level mechanic at least. The skills l have learned in Drafting have helped me on the job, and l feel they will be beneficial in my career as an architect, explain- ed Mandy Phillips. All l.A. classes are vocationally oriented and strive to teach students professional talents. 1 - Industrial Arts Two masked students concentrate intently on their welding. V ,..,, W' in . A Kevin Tophan shows his appreciation for Mr. Johnson's critique of his drawing

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'f ,1: .i i- 'arf 5, ,, X lg l w V4, AWith a smile of satisfaction, Kenny Sullivan looks on agreeably as Ms. Robbin Mouton adds some finishing touches to his work. VJan Hogue paints the basic color wheel in Art I. 4In Photography ll, Sophie Morales prepares her photo for mounting. 3 A, My-.qt A . Academics .L

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A Mike Bone, engrossed on filing his metal project. 4 Ricky Montgomery 's trick of one-handedly lifting a car is found out when Scott Shuler discovers a jack. Even Mr. Zerbe gets his hands dir- ty. Y i xt, J B!! f' x W t. , ,Q ,.,,+ . kv Q PM . , -R' V I !-1 f , .. A Neal Vidrine proudly shows the fruits of skill and workmanship. Industrial Arts