Mexico High School - Mascot Yearbook (Mexico, MO)

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The expressive hands of Mrs. Heyde direct a choral. ltop right! With March 29 only a few days away, Concert Choir members prac- tice tirelessly for the Music Festival. Putting the finishing touches in an art exhibit in the first floor hall, sophomore Becky Fuhrer ar- ranges the last picture with the assistance of Academics 89 '

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Academics 91 435 Students Gain Vocational Training The Area Vocational and Technical School pro- vided occupational training for 435 juniors and sen- iors located in the thirty-mile geographic area sur- rounding Mexico. The school was under the direction of Davis H. Hart, director of vocational and adult education. In cooperation with MHS, students from North Callaway R-I, Paris R-II, and Community R-VI com- muted to the Vocational School to attend classes 'which ranged from Automobile Mechanics and Elec- tricity to Child Care. Other eligible schools included Fulton, Montgomery County R-Il, Vandalia R-I, and Wellsville R-I. Students from thier area attended their own high schools for one-half day, and then came to the Area Vocational School to receive occupational training. Selected on the basis of the GATB test, school record, and interest, these students along with post graduates and MHS students attended the 18 avail- able classes. In the adult education field, adults, numbering 600 a semester, attended classes at night. Working against time, the Carpentry class hurries to finish its 3- bedroom house, scheduled for completion by the end of the school year. Itop left! With one eye on his metal lathe and the other eye on his fingers, senior Don Heilwagen prepares his shop project.