Milford High School - Wepawaug Yearbook (Milford, CT)

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Industrial Arts Students Gain Experience The students who participated in the Industrial Arts pro- se! I gram gained valuable experience by working with the archi- tects for the much needed Foran High School. The depart- SA as get ment offered electrical, woodworking, and drafting courses. Industrial Arts student Nick Basile concentrated on the lathe. New faculty members were Mr' Robert Kenney, who m' structed Metal Shop, and lVlr. John Bonaventure in Graphic Art. Mr. Walter Shimchick Department Head l l Mr. John Smith ,,. N, f r ' J 1 arf ' 1. v, v :- Mr. Elbert Stevenson ' Learning to operate the drill press properly and safely required much practice and concentration.

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11... An important part of sewing was being sure that everything was cut properly, as Patti Higgins demonstrated. Home Economics Teaches Domestic Skills Courses offered included Home and Family Living, a one year course, and one semester courses: Child Rearing, Home Nursing, Clothing, Interior Decoration, and Foods. Each was designed to express the individuality, creativity, and social concern of the student. The different classes exhibited their handy-work in dis- play cases in the halls. The items in the display cases ranged from garments such as jumpers and pants to other things such as stuffed animals. Ideas for home decoration were also displayed. Mrs Shirley Voelkle Mrs. Ann Doran Although not a course requirement, a student sewed up Mrs. Hanson's dress.

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Mrs. Ruth Morse Mr. Vincent Mr. Vincent Mr. Alfred Bucknall Mr. Arthur Mr. Ronald Farina Department Head Auriemma Babuscio Emphasis Put n Current Events Because of the rapidly occurring changes taking place in the world, the History Department helped students to be- come aware of current world events. Often, by studying the past, the students were able to understand the world as it is today. In addition to the History courses, students were oiiered courses concerning present situations, such as Modern Problems and Ethnic Groups. 1 J Q Ceccarelli ...we A During a class discussion on government, Mr. Farina directed his attention toward a student. Pointing to a location in ancient Greece, Paula Parkin explained Pvzzled QVC' 3 question, MT- Farina COHSUIICCI his 110014- its significance in Creek history. I X ip f P, wp . 1 5 f I . V, I V ,ff 1 1 . xx' if if , ' 26 ,f-1. ' f'q nt.. k 1. .fri Q.. if if' f i' f