McKinley High School - President Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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SCIENCE In the science classes at McKinley, the students learn the scientific prin- ciples involved in the work they do in their chosen fields. Whether it be knowledge of botany for the horticul- ture students or the applications of physics for the others, science pro- vides information that can help do many jobs not only more easily but efficiently and safely too. A science class learns about light MATHEMATICS Those in the building trades, as well as all other tradesmen, need ma- thematics in their work. lt is one of their most essential tools. Measure- ments of all sorts, calculations of cost and needs for materials are among the vital pieces of information which our classes in mathematics, related to our trades, prepare us to handle. Carpenters in Mr. Guest's math class DRAWING Knowledge of reading blueprints, drawings and sketches is basic for all the trades taught at McKinley. ln the same way, producing such visual aids in preparation for jobs of various sorts is a necessary skill for the tradesman. Our drawing classes train us for this important requirement. Mr. Gionaddcfs busy drawing room

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l9affernmaLin.g The art of patternmaking is one of the most essential trades in the mod- ern industrial world. It is indispens- able because a pattern must be con- structed for anything that is to be molded. Patternmaking, therefore, will be in demand as long as foundry prosperity exists. The patternmaker fashions in wood what the draftsman has drawn. Then the molder can du- plicate his work in the specified metal. McKinley is the only school in Western New York that offers a thorough course in patternmaking. The course is under the direction of Mr. Clabeau. The Seniors have acquired much knowledge of their trade since they first started. They are skilled at sharpening the carving tools used in patternmaking and have experience in using the bandsaw, grinder, jointer, lathe and drill press. Their assign- ments this year included the construc- tion of patterns for vises, automobile manifolds, and valve bearings. The Juniors completed the drill press table, punch press and ball fitting. Less difficult patterns, such as the yoke and elbow, were assembled by the Sophomores. The Freshmen made simple patterns. Above: Operating the lathes Patterns in the making Left: Adjusting the guard on a bond saw

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ENGLISH Throughout the day, whether on the job or in social situations, a person has need to speak, write, read and listen. The aim of the classes in Eng- Iish is to prepare students to do those four essential things correctly, so that their communication with others is more than satisfactory. Recording a report in English class ffsgvag I-ii GUIDANCE Problems r e I a t e d to learning, trades, employment, personal adjust- ment, health, and others that face teen-agers in great numbers are brought to the guidance office daily. Through the efforts of the counselor, boys, parents, teachers and employers have the opportunity to work together for the boys' welfare. Friendly help from Dr. Deluhery SOCIAL STUDIES Our social studies classes prepare us to take our part as worthy citizens of our country. Economics and politi- cal geography of the world, the history of the world and of our country, the functioning of our government, all are subjects that these classes pre- sent to our attention. Mr. Schwegler teaches World History