John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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the Home and the Shop Old cars become the chief Interest of auto mechanics classes. Mr Bonham encounters problems m his mdustrlal arts classes The IniJustrial Arts Departinent offers a complete range of subjects in the area of vocational arts. These courses further the student ' s knowledge in the basic fields to prepare them for careers using their industrial talents. This department includes classes in drafting, electronics, auto mechanics, wood shop, and machine shop. In drafting, the student learns the technical elements of drawing. The auto mechanics pupil is taught fundamental skills by properly attending to car care. Wood shop and machine shop, two other aspects of this department, involve the use of skills in developing projects using wood and metal as raw materials. In contrast, the student who enrolls in the electronics course studies the basis of electrical currents. This class deals with not only the shop work, but also the mathematical calculations which are involved. Students work diligently on then machine shop projects. MR. C. R BONHAM: B.S,. Indiana State Universtiy; M.S.. Indiana University: Industrial Arts: Senior Class Sponsor. MR. BARE L. NESTLERODE: B S.. M.S., Indiana University: Auto Mechanics: Drafting. MR. ROBERT P SAUNDERS B S.. MS. University: Industrial Arts, Tennis Coach: Golf Co MR C G STILLMAN: B.S.I.E., M.S.E. Purdue University: Drafting. Indiana

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Their Goal Is To Learn Practical Skills of MRS. ROSALIE LEMONTREE: B.S., New York University; MA., Noire Dame: Home Economics: Sophomore Class Sponsor. MRS. EMMA SCHULTZ B.A.. BluHlon College: Home Economics. Y-Teens Sponsor. MRS. BETTY SEABORG BS. Purilue University: Home Economics. The Home Economics Department is another one in which practical application is of main concern. Students in family living classes learn about the problems which may arise in married life They explore areas such as budget planning and parenthood. Girls In sewmg classes learn the basics of sewing techniques and may advance to classes in tailoring and more complicated sewing. Girls may profit from these classes by developing their own style of dressing and by gaining a larger, more economical wardrobes Foods classes teach students how to plan meals, purchase materials for them, and prepare them. In general, home economics classes prepare students for their future roles as leading members of a household. Clothing classes learn the techniques of sewing. Girls ' wardrobes profit by then home economics studit 26

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We Strive To Develope Our Talents Through MR ROBERT SEELEY AB. Indiana University; M.A.. Colum- bia University; Art MR William R SMITH B a. Indiana University: Art: Drama Club Sponsor. Play Director The Art and Music Departments allow students to pursue their Interests In these areas. A new course In humanities Is offered to freshmen this year, In which they study the concepts of the fine Arts All freshmen and choir members take a chorus class which practices the techniques of singing. Other students participate in the orchestra and band organizations which play at football and basketball games as well as at special concerts. The art courses are varied enough to give students a choice in the type of class they want. These classes Include such activities as drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics Students are given the opportunity to cultivate their special talents through the courses available at Adams Local and state music contests enable students to compete with others for special ratings. Contests In art are carried to the national level where students may win valuable awards Mr Sceley demonstrates Ibe use ol tbe silk Even Mr Smith sometimes wonders about students ' modern art. 28