Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

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CONSERVATION Heavy equipment operation, forestry, and soil con- servation arc emphasized in the Conservation pro- gram. Students arc also involved in forest improvement and the operation of equipment includ- ing chainsaws, bulldozers and backhocs One interest- ing aspect of this program is that the outdoors becomes the classroom. With a conservation back- ground students can obtain jobs as construction work- ers. survey technicians, and forestry aids to name a few. John W ood Conserva i ion I Brian Rychcik Conservation I John F. John Conservation It FOOD SERVICES This program was designed to familiarize students with the skills needed for entry level jobs in restau- rants. hotels, cafeterias, and specialized food service establishments. Health regulations, safety and food sanitations arc also stressed as well as the preparation and basic service techniques of foods. Waiters, short order cooks, cafeteria workers and kitchen helpers are among the various jobs students can secure. Cathy Lewis Food Service II Patricia Craft Food Service I 26 Half Moon 1985 Electrical Trades This program pro- vides training in the installation of motor and control equip- ment. Students also do repair work on residential and com- mercial electrical wiring systems. Morris Patenaude Electrical Trades I

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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING him Lesson Computer Programming I Computer Programming helps prepare students for a career in the fast paced world of computers. The program concentrates on current computer languages such as basic, cobol and fortran. Career opportunities arc dependant on one's background in math and com puters. However, students with a working knowledge of programming can receive jobs as terminal opera- tors. control clerks or mini computer operators. A post secondary education is also an alternative that can be considered Eric Dvorak Small Engines Bob Baan Susan Masters Printing Trades II Warehousing I Walt Elkins V. w e. for se Small Engines Printing Trades Warehousing U.W.E. for S.E. In this program, students learn the fundamentals of ser- vicing and repairing two-cycle and four- cycle engines. “Hands-on experi- ence is truly an asset in this program. Printing Trades students gain a basic understanding of ma- chines and materials used in the printing industry. Job oppor- tunities have a wide range in this field. Warehousing teaches all aspects of the wholesale and re- tail business. Those who successfully complete this course arc prepared for jobs such as a warehouse worker, manager or cashier. Unique Work Ex- perience for Small Engines provides stu- dents with funda- mental skills that will help them land a job in the auto repair field

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Les Perkins Diesel Mechanics I Diesel Mechanics Theory and solid “hands-on” experi- ence arc two assets in the Diesel Mechanics program. Basic en- gine and diesel sys- tems arc emphasized as well as the mainte- nance and condition- ing of vehicles. Mike D'Ambro Business Data Processing I David Guilianelli Business Data Processing I Business Data Processing The main objective of this course is to prepare students for a career in keyboarding on standard data entry equipment. Students also develop a background in computers, bookkeeping and accounting. With such a broad range of skills, they can go on to become computer terminal operators, keypunch operators or bookkeepers. Melissa Travis Business Data Processing II Stephanie Sylvester Business Data Processing II Office Procedure Word Processing This office training program has been developed with the purpose of providing students with necessary office skills that they will need in order to qualify for a receptionist or office position. They perfect their typ- ing skills through use of word processors. The use of such modern equipment is beneficial for jobs in the business world. Lisa Aiardo Office Procedure Word Processing II Academics 27