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

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Mr.pEdward Tousignant, carpentry instructorg oversees Alan Hatt, Leslie Bryant, Don- ald Patchin, David Hurder, Steven DiGiantommaso, John Petrillo, Michael Campilio, George Beales, Stephen Woodward, James Kennedy, and Arthur Petitt in another voca- tional building project. For students interested in and adept at carpentry and machine shop, King Philipls Vocational depart- ment provides an excellent program offering both classroom instruction and practical experience. Carpentry students receive valuable training for their trade each year when they build a complete house for a family in the King Philip District. Machine shop students learn welding, tool and dye making, and casting. All vocational students alternate shop sessions with the academic classroom. The combined academic and practical instruction prepares the vocational student for apprenticeship in his chosen work, or for further study in technical schools. Mr. Preston Titus is the director of King Philipls fine vocational department. Itls easy to see that Mr. Raymond Harding, academic vo- cational instructor, is an ardent Red Sox fan. Apprenticeship leads Donald Patchin carefully prepares to chalk a ceiling in the vocational house. 28 '

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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.

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-.. . A'- ,s x X w 4,1 4 f5'PP1 Yr 'K Counting ticket money is one of the many re- sponsibilities of Miss Donna Tourtilotte, vocational secretary. to craftsmanship vw W ,ma N5- f M ' fl am Mr. Fred Tabor instructs Charles Pezold in the use of the milling ma Chine, a valuable metal shop tool. 3.2. Clad in a winter jacket, Michael Campilio prepares to rip a board at the vocational building site. George Beals skillfully drives a nail into furring strips. Mr. Edward Tousignant, Mr. Antone Cabral, Mr. Fred Tabor, Mr. Raymond Harding, and Mr. Arthur Hart are the capable vocational department instructors.