Minneapolis Vocational High School - Tradewind Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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and well shod. Shoe Repair Wcisner. Mr. Earl: Shoe Repair; Department Head. SHOE REPAIR I he shoe repair course is designed lo train students to become expert shoe repair men. They are taught to repair different types of shoes and to understand and use materials that go into the making of shoes. For a student wishing to start a business of his own, shop management and the fundamentals of starting out are taught. Students receive experience under conditions similar to those in a regular com- While John Jordan is stitching a shoe, Tim llronski prepare to cut the o!e of a shoe off with the help of Mr. Earl Weisner. mercial establishment by repairing and rebuilding shoes which arc brought into the shoe shop. Time out for deliberation Mr. Wilfred McGimpsey, Assistant Principal, begins a Staff Council meeting in the temporary absence of Mr. Norman Jensen, Principal. The Staff Council is something like a senate—each “senator is a department head on the teaching stall, and Council meetings are usually followed by department meeting . Regular staff meetings, such as the one pictured on pages 6-7, arc attended by all teachers. 19

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We face the world well trimmed . . . Vicki Mejia confidently add the finishing touches on Barbara Vessey's Ziegler, Mist Muriel: Cosmetol- Graham, Mr. Robert: Barbering. hair. Mrs. Dorothea Neprude, at left, is seriously intent on the process. ogy. COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING Cosmetology i a fast-growing field. C.raduate may become beauty salon owner or manager , hair stylists, manicurists, or manufacturers' agent . In the first year, student use mannikins to practice hair styling- Salon training follow in the Junior year. Student give permanent waves, tints, btrachea, facial , and scalp massage treatment to palron . Senior cosmetologist cannot go on a co-operative work program, a schedule are compact and lime is limited. After completing the 1500 hour course the student must pass the State Board exam, after which she receives her license and i then ready for employ nvcnt. Barltetmg i« a 1200-hour course which only po t graduate may take because I lie waiting !i»t i long and the liarber union limit the number of barber . Success in parsing lioth an rnt ranee exam and a personal interview are required of all applicants. The course include hair cutting, shampooing, managing, scalp manipulation . and the like. After completing the course the student mail lake a required examination at Vocational which i et up by the State Board. Mr. Robert Graham trim around Duane Casey's tru»ting ear. 18

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U.S.A. and J. F. K. — Physical Education “1-234r A good program of physical education provides the basic groundwork for participation in various sports. learning the basic rules in such sports as basketball, football, tennis, bowling and volleyball will benefit students when in later years they wish to participate in one of these sports. Besides keeping the body in good physical condition, the classes arc fun. Students learn to relax and work as a team, an objective which is also important in the business world. — Ask for physical fitness. Kathy Yurieh, Leslie Steinke, Linda Gilmore, and Virginia Falls wait their turn as Bonnie Ericson practices tbc correct delivery of a bowling ball. 20 IFithrow, Mr. Thomas: Physical Education; Basketball Coach. Kneeling confidently are Terry Kisling and Andy I'etrrson as Greg Dunielski cascades over the trio. A nervous John Stronbcrg covers his eyes.