King Philip Regional High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Wrentham, MA)

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, , N ,K , ,- .,.,-?Q Girls at King Philip get practi- cum and theory in home econom- ics. Vocational and regular home economics students learn to fash- ion clothing from 4'Simplicity to Vogue . They learn both plain and gourmet cooking and the eti- quette of the hostess. The high- light of the home economics de- partment is the fashion show which is held in the spring of every year. Every girl, whether planning a ca- reer as a homemaker, businesswom- an, or college student, needs to know the practical arts taught in this department. Practical skills further During a home economics open house, Aline Pelletier serves tea to Mrs. Pauline Pfeffer, department chairmang and Mrs. Margaret Stahl, culinary arts instructor. '95 E-fi I ET 5' 1' XJ' Home economics students Kathleen Laughman, Deborah Menzel, Elaine Evans, Carolyn Hodson, Arlene Doyle, Dawn Nelson, and Linda Johnson present the umodn styles of the year. Theresa Blazic chooses a pattern for her next creation while Kathleen Gould, Donna Morin and Maureen Stearns work on current sewing projects. Wi f 26

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Every physical education class at King Philip opens with a regimented program of calisthenics. Miss Bonnie Blackman and Miss Marcia Connors, girls' physical education instructorsg enjoy teaching field hockey, a popular fall sport. through exercise 4... l i Preparing for an archery drill, George Bernier, Carolyn Watson, and Margaret Patton choose their arrows with care. William Allen watches as Gregory Travers and Alan Brown. in a vigor- ous game of volleyball, leap to spike the ball. 25

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academic knowledge Architects, draftsmen, engineers, and techni- cians-all must have at least a basic knowledge of mechanical drawing. At King Philip, this knowledge is offered through a sequentially de- veloped course of study ranging from simple geometric constructions to complex industrial design. This course is popular among both col- These fine samples of work done in wood and metal represent a small segment of the varied projects undertaken in the industrial arts classrooms. Caught at the or planing machine, Mr. James R. Kelley, industrial arts teacher, peers over his glasses. lege preparatory math and science enthusiasts, and students planning for practical vocations. Invaluable experience is gained in wood and metal shop classes, where boys are taught the proper techniques for usage of carpentry and metal-working tools and materials. All industrial arts courses prove worthwhile, whether undertaken in preparation for further studies in this field, or as terminal experiences. Senior Joseph Porter uses a sander to smooth down the side of a book stand. Mr. David Sumner, teacher of mechanical drawing and industrial design extends a welcome to visiting parents.