Jonathan Alder High School - Power Horn Yearbook (Plain City, OH)

Page 32 text:

JAMES ADAMS, B.S. and M.E. Vocational Agriculture HOME ECONOMICS The major goal in Home Economics is to help girls become better homemakers. During the four years the girls study manage- ment, family relations and development, understanding self and others, clothing and textiles, housing, foods and nutrition and careers. The department is equipped with sewing machines (six are new models). The ranges, refrigerator, automatic washer and dryer are exchanged each year for the latest models. Specialized home economists fre- quently appear to speak and give demon- strations to classes. REBECCA TOMLINSON, B.S. JUNE MOOR, B.S. Horn Economics Home Economics General Science VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE The major objective of Vocational Agriculture is to help the individual student develop effective ability to make a beginning and advancement in farming, to improve living conditions, and to assume various leadership roles. A course in Vocational Agriculture, when properly planned and com- pleted, should qualify the student to pursue higher education and also provide him with an excellent background for many related occupations. The scope of this program also provides for the instruction of the young farmer just becoming established in farming, the part-time farmer and the established full time farmer. In other words, a complete program provides agricul- tural instruction for FUTURE FARMERS, YOUNG FARMERS, and ADULT FARMERS.

Page 31 text:

GORDON OXLEY, B. S. JACK O’ROURKE, B. A. and M. E. Mechanical Drawing Industrial Arts Principal INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND MECHANICAL DRAWING MECHANICAL DRAWING Our shop at Jonathan Alder is a general shop. This course is an intro- duction to the industrial world. The students work with many different materials and learn how to use tools and equipment safely. While using these tools and materials the students learn how to design and build a variety of projects. We have woodworking, metal work, mechanical drawing and leather. In the future we hope to add electricity, power mechanics, home maintenance, plastics, ceramics and welding. At Alder a Junior or Senior boy may elect the course of Mechanical Drawing. Mechanical Drawing may be defined as a method of giving complete, accurate, clear and quick description of an object by means of graphic representations. The work of a draftsman has become highly specialized with the particular field of engineering to which it applies. To become a proficient draftsman a student must learn the funda- mental principles of drawing and a thorough knowledge of the details of manufacture and construction in the industry in which he plans to work.

Page 33 text:

MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education classes have been planned so that student values may be best attained. A variety of activities both team and individual have been selected. With these activities each student will find something for everyone, not just for the athlete. What does a stu- dent receive out of these classes? The objectives will vary but for the most part will come under five categories. Physical fitness, so- cial skills, knowledge and apprecia- tion. Students must be made aware of how wholesome recreation can add to the enjoyment of their lives. With this Physical Education at Jonathan Alder teaches students sport skills that will become a part of their everyday life. The students of Jonathan Alder are now witnessing the wonder of advance- ment in our music curriculum. It con- sists of mixed chorus, glee club, girls ensemble, marching band, pep band, concert band, and dance band. Also included in this program are the major- ettes and Alderetts. These students are receiving sound musical education, a desire to work with people, rewards for participation and the enjoyment of the musical world. JOHN ACKERMAN, B. S. Physical Education RAY STARRETT, B. S. and M. E. Music