McKinley High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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Jlffzfmek qjfx mf lv? Fundamentals in irrigation, spraying, fertilization, harvesting, and marketing were taught in agriculture classes. The boys were also familiarized with insects and insecticides, farm equipment, dif- ferent types of fertilizers, simple plumb- ing, poultry farming, and horticulture. Through observation and actual experi- ence, they learned about the many phases of agricultural life. They were given addi- tional help through demonstrations, field trips, lectures, and experiments. Ag boys grew vegetables, fruits, flow- ers and ornamental plants in the spacious plots on the corner of King and Pensacola Streets and the one next to the senior core building. They also cared for chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Agriculture classes helped the school in the upkeep of abeautiful campus and in pro- viding flowers and other stage decorations for assembly programs. DUCK-RAISING is a job that requires daily care. One of the chore s of the agriculture student is the preparation of food for the feathered animals. IMPROVING McKINLEY'S CAMPUS is a continuous endeavor of the agricultural classes. Alexander Hussey Henry Mata, and William Ching plant a new crop of Hawaiian Sugar corn seed in the King-Pensacola field.

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mcffbwf fam' WQZZWX PRINTSHOP BOYS Stanley Higashi, Vernon Villa, .ind Daniel Heu inspect printed pages of the yearbook .lb they roll off the press, ready to be assembled. CONCENTRATION AND SKILL are utilized by this electrical shop studentas heassembles his radio. The highly technological world of today increasingly demands specialized hands in the field of industrial arts. Courses in industrial arts at McKinley helped to satisfy a part of these demands by developing students to become future technicians. In addition to providing ca- reer opportunities, they created an active interestin students to start new hobbies or leisure-time activities. Thus there were ham radio operators who talked with people all over the world, boys who tink- ered with their cars, and those who delved into woodcraft or electrical devices. C o ur s e s in mechanical and architec- tural drawing, metal shop, printing, wood- work, electricity, radio and auto mechanics proved popular and worthwhile. WITH THE CONVENIENCE of electricity, metal shop boys drill holes in the floor to anchor a machine. mmf J inane- -...th ,.,--9'

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JQKMME' same 1215 my aflzzwkfffy The opportunity to enjoy aesthetic experi- ences helped art students to escape from the demands of daily school life. The art department offered such courses as drawing, painting, ceramics, and com- mercial art for the express purpose of de- veloping creative ability and the apprecia- tion of good design and workmanship. A first year course consisted of the fundamentals of graphic art, learning topaint, and making simple designs and sculptures. An annualproject of making calendars was undertaken. All work was done by the stu- dents themselves and the finished products sold to the rest of the school. This year, a. few students were chosen to participate in a program for gifted art stu- dents, selected on the basis of talent, scho- lastic aptitude, and their work. The pro- gram, held at the Academy of Arts, lasted for a period of ten weeks and consisted of varied activities such as drawing, painting, and sculpturing. The Academy of Arts and the Honolulu Advertiser sponsored a scholarship atthe Honolulu School of Arts for a deserving art stude nt who showed promise and ability. McKinley students have won the scholarship for the past two years. Last year's winner was Toni O'Connor. SKETCHING still life helps art students ELlxvx1rrlHful.xJuS T. andAndrew Nakayama perceive perspective and comoosi ion -1 if K' sl gl Ns 'ICHE PRECISION AND ACCURACY ofthe cornrnercial a rtist is v I,, 5 loyed bythese nrt students. 'l'he art department offers many courses to those who choose to specialize in this field SKILL IN CLAY POTTERY MAKING is developed by Rod- wock, Elizabeth Ana, and Irene Apana in art class. has 7 K , 55 'Qi'-ft. 0 'WN . T s, 1, . ' sf?-kafkfa! if N4 Q ? 9Li lvl, i me C