John Marshall High School - Barrister Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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lust the type Drawn to scale The crowded classrooms of art metal and jewelry are positive proof of the popularity of this subject. The student, taking the metal in its crude form, fashions it into pins, rings, bracelets, and many other forms of jewelry. He selects his own materials, does his own designing, solder- ing, engraving, and polishing. The attractive displays arranged by these classes in the school show-cases create a chorus of oh's and ah's. The making of Victory rings, bearing the in- signia V, and silver identification tags in many forms have been Very popular this year. This year the print shop has been forced to make many changes. The amount of paper avail- able has greatly diminished the opportunities for extra curricula work, but the ooys are nat idle. Besides doing all the regular school prirpt- ing, they are now engaged in making .significant and attractive cards designed to inpress upon the students the need for patriotism, courage, and clear thinking. Anyone would find a visit to this shop most enjoyable because of the worthwhile activities in progress. Since drafting provides an excellent grounfl- work, this course is a prerequisite for a 'najor in Industrial Arts. The boys begin by drawing basic forms and seek to acquire proficiency n lettering and inking. Speed, neatness, and accur- acy are stressed. ln the advanced ciasses the students draft difficult projects sL,ch as znotbr layouts and gain experience in blue-print work. An alternative course after the first year is architectural drafting. ln this subject the boy gains a knowledge of drafting it relation to structural work. Hold that steady flame

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Latin applied Students who begin a language just because it is required for college entrance often find themselves continuing it for love of the subject. The course holds their interest, not only for the language itself, but for the knowledge which is gained of the customs and literature of the coun' tries where it is spoken. Conversation, the sing- ing of folks songs, and the reading of modern newspapers help to make the classes lively. lohn Marshall students are given a choice of three languages. They may choose the language of Spain, or of France, or Latin, the tongue of ancient Rome. With a swish of the brush and a dab of paint, the art pupils turn out many clever posters and attractive signs advertising school activities. Furthermore, every gayly decorated dance is an example of the ingenious efforts of these boys and girls. The life-like sketches, the clever costume designs, the attractive jewelry displays, and the unusual leatherwork creations that often adorn the showcases give concrete evidence of the excellent training given pupils in our many art classes. Still life? ' ls French class Tooling xNf Q- 45

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Starting with a study of practical electricity and the construction of simple projects, the boys rapidly progress to more technical work. Many of the students are laying the foundation for jobs in electrical enqineerinq, radio, or tele- vision. As a part of the advanced courses, sev- eral boys are taking the special training course for the FCC. examination to obtain a radio license. The field of electricity is a larqe one and offers many opportunities to those who enjoy this type of work. Auto shop has proved to be one of our most popular industrial courses. The first term is devoted to study of auto mechanics. During this time the student seeks to familiarize him- self with the parts and care of a car. After thorough preparation the boys are let loose on their own rods or the family car. The course also provides a fine opportunity for a start in aviation and auto enqineerinq. Every boy at some time or another has experi- enced the urqe to qet busy with hammer and nails. Cabinet making gives a fellow the chance to turn this ambition into something useful. Skilltully built articles ranqinq from slciis and toboqqans to radio cabinets and coffee tables are turned out. The war has brouqht about an acute need for skilled craftsmen and as a result our boys have an opportunity to capitalize on the excellent training that is being offered them. Turning the table Current problem. Pulling the pan?