Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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WINNING FIRST PLACE in a VICA contest, this clock was the entry of the second year ICT class. ■ I “CAN I HELP YOU?” Senior Jeff Berry takes a break from his job as a repairman to wait on a customer at Paul Business Systems. AS AN APPRENTICE HORTICULTURIST, junior Thomas Freeman tends to plant needs in the greenhouse at Smith Floragift. Industrial Cooperative Training 23

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ICT provides F or some of our students, school meant “preparing for leadership in the World of Work.’’ Those students were enrolled in Industrial Cooperative Training, a part-time supervised training program that provided on-the-job experiences and related technical instruction. ICT students pursued the regular course requirements for graduation, but also gained experience through the cooperative efforts of business, indus¬ trial and professional establishments. Those enrolled in ICT were at least 16-years-old, a junior or senior, and able to work three hours daily. They received one credit for the classroom instruction and one credit for on-the-job experience. With an average of 40 students enrolled, the average total earnings per year of ICT students was $51,000. “ICT is beneficial to all students in learning things that will last a lifetime,” said junior Wendy Nayadley. Students were employed in diverse areas, including horticulture, cosme- LEARNING ON THE JOB, junior Bobby Whitehouse changes tires as part of his job for Tread Quarters. ENROLL NOW IN ICT! Juniors Thomas Freeman and Renee Dailey recruit prospects during Vocational Education Week. experience tology, automotive maintenance, build¬ ing trades, and construction. Mr. David Howard, classroom instructor and ICT coordinator, made a great effort to place each student according to his individual occupational interest. Placement was, of course, dependent upon the availability of training stations in the community. In addition, ICT students gained excellent leadership training as members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). In job related contests, sponsored by VICA, the following were recognized: Walter Brown won First Place in the Electronic Product Servicing Contest, and the second year class won First Place for its bulletin board entry. ICT was designed primarily for students who planned to enter into full-time employment upon graduation. “ICT can help people get ahead in life by showing them a way to plan for the future,” said junior Thomas Freeman. SENIOR RON JESSUP stacks carpet remnants for a sale at Billy James Company. s«

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SENIOR RODNEY HAMM displays his video skills at Time-Out Arcade in Coliseum Mall. ■ k