Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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Getting a Head Start To many upperclassmen. Vocational School is a large part of high school life. While attending the school the student learns by experiencing. For example, members of the Health Careers class work part time in local hospitals and rest homes to gain the experience needed for a future in health occupations. The Carpentry class and Electricity class combine their efforts to build and wire a home which they sell. The Business classes teach everything the good secretary should know. After learning the basics, the Auto Mechanics and Welding classes put their knowledge to use by working for the public. After a one or two year course at the Vocational School, students receive the training they need for a future occupation. 14

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John Robinette Counselor Office and Guidance Aides: Maria Brown, Donna Roberta, Sharon Logue, Terrie Logue, Marie Bentley, Rebecca Jenkins, and Angie Turner. Cecilia Broadwater Jr. High Counselor Secretary: Peggy Gorham Office Aide: Margaret Logue Misty Reed Homebound

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Mr. Chilton and Keith Huffman watch as Leo Kelly carves a plaque in Carpentry class. Scotty Baker listens intently as Mr. Knickerbocker explains a concept of electricity. As Mr. Armstrong supervises, William Darland and Brent Sallee work on an engine in Auto Mechanics class. Mr. Weatherford gives Dwight Yankey assistance in mig welding. Mr. Hendren, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Sutter teach Business courses at the Vocational School. Mrs. Sims helps Yvonne Smith and Debra Sexton review for a Health Careers test. Typing is just one of the many skills Mignon Johnson does while being secretary of the Vocational School. Keeping the Vocational School clean and litter free is Mr. Sanders' job as custodian. The principal of the Vocation School is Hughes Jones. 15