La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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cut CteaWe Utilities Mr. Prokl shows Ervin Larson the proper techniques in using a lathe. Mr. Van Wagner, shop instructor, helps Kendall Kessler solve a drafting problem. Technical courses provide opportunities for practical experience in the arts of indus- try. In the print shop the students learn the process related to graphic reproduction. This shop is also the source of many of the tick- ets for school functions. Students learn to use both hand and power tools in wood shop. In machine shop the students learn to work with metal and to use the various tools and attachments. Other courses offered in this department are mechanical, machine, and ar- chitectural drafting. All of these classes em- phasize the dignity of work and the value of industry, self-reliance, co-operation, initi- ative, and good working habits. Randy Kessler and Nichlas Bubalo discuss a drawing in Mr. Hobbs’ blue print reading class.

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Jane Thayer works in the nurse’s office for Mrs. Baughman. Spurring Around the first floor, near the kitchen, all students en- joy the tantalizing smells wafting out into the hall from cooking classes. These classes make up part of the home economics section of the LPHS vocational education de- partment. Tlie information gained in home economics classes is useful in many vocations. Mrs. Dring supervises the students in food preparation, while Mrs. Hotchkiss has charge of the clothing department. The study of clothing includes various aspects: effective use of color, clothing construction, and personal appearance are all taken into consideration. Home nursing, a one-semester course, is also offered by the home economics department. In home nursing, stu- dents learn the fundamentals of caring for the sick. Home and family living is useful in preparing students for the future. Subjects dealt with in family living are interior decoration and consumer education. Around Mrs. Baughman’s office, members of the Future Nurses Gub help our school nurse with her office work while they gain experience. Students who wish to go into the field of teaching as a career may elect cadet teaching. In the cadet teaching pro- gram, the prospective teacher works with an elementary teacher as his critic. The cadet teaching student works with the teacher in actual classroom situations. Frances Funk learns the techniques of teaching through her cadet teaching class. Sharon Oran, Shirley Cottrill, Marilyn Stcc, and Jane Antrim seem to enjoy working on their sewing projects. Susan Francis, Cheryl Bowers, Judy Williams, and Tina Stcmaker arc waiting to taste the delicious cooking of Ger- aldine Gridlcy.

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Every typing class must learn the proper methods involved with typing. We Prepare {[er cur Juture On rhe second floor of the annex we find the commercial department. Many opportunities are provided for those who will be entering the busi- ness world. In general business, one studies in- surance, banking, record keeping, and the system of debits and credits. Bookkeeping teaches good financial practice in keeping important records. Business law cases are studied in business law. The basic fundamentals are taught in the first year of typing and the application of them in the second year. The same process is also used in the study of shorthand. Students may also have actual office practice to enable them to graduate with the experience obtained from working in the different offices in school. The business department and the local Whirl- pool plant make it possible for several students to learn how to operate the IBM machines by go- ing to classes twice a week at night. This program enables the students to find better jobs after grad- uation. Mr. Tarnow discusses a Business English problem with Dauretta Mcnta. 16