Lakewood High School - Cinema Yearbook (Lakewood, OH)

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Prospective homema Future Homemcakers Gam Experience In Home Ec Aspiring homemakers, dieti- cians, and fashion designers re- ceive training for their respec tive careers through home ec onomics courses. In general home economics they study the home care of children and the sick. Home management stu- dents discover Wise Ways to se- lect, finance, and furnish a home. Through the handicrafts program an appreciation for hand workmanship develops. Foods students gain an under-- standing of nutrition by plan- ning, preparing, and serving meals. Clothing courses teach the girls to select fabrics, use and design patterns, sew, tailor. , , .. ...,...-- - kers prepare for the future by iurmng lifeless paiierns and Yard U0 fi

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Home designers of tomorrow get their basic training for re architecture studies in high scnooi uraitmg ...ewes Technical Courses Promote Learning by Doing Re-assembling manifold gives boys practical experience Boys seeking vocations in industrial and technical fields acquire essential skills through the technical department's course of study. Electricity, foundry, patternrnak- ing, auto mechanics, machine shop, printing, and woodworking courses instruct them in useful techniques. In shop mathematics stu- dents solve co-mmon technical problems us- ing arithmetic principles. Drafting teaches Ways to reduce production problems through design, eliminating time and material wastes. Driving instruction trains students in safe, correct and courteous driving methods. Page 25

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Physical Education Classes Condition Minds, Bodies To promote good health and sportsmanship is the purpose of the girls' physical educa- tion program. Ping-pong, ten- nis, badminton, basketball, swimming, and archery are among the many sports offer- ed in daily gym classes. Cor- rect posture and graceful movement is taught to all students in special classes. The health student becomes better acquainted with hy- giene problems of the home and community during a six- Week period of the sopho- more year. Through these ac- tivities, the physical educa- tion department strives to build strong, healthy bodies, Knee ben 8 Acquiring graceful ways to sit and stand give girls poise and assuranc ds, part oi daily gym program, aid in developing strength 1 k ill E The boys' physical education department Works toward building character, health, and athletic skills through a well- rounded sports program. Cal- isthenics, swimming, rope climbing, apparatus Work, volleyball, and tennis are among the many sports offer- ed boys in daily gym classes. Each boy is required to take Health Education during his sophomore year. The aim of Health is to emphasize not only health practice, but also home life and social behavior. Page 27