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

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GRAPHIC ARTS At V ocational, a student can take a course in printing and gain the knowledge and practice he will need for a professional job after high school. There are two print shops: the Off-Set Shop, w here the students first learn basic printing; and the Letter Press, where all the printing for the Minneapolis Public Schools is done. Mr. Paul Muller. Department Chairman: Junior. Senior, and Post High lithography; Chairman. Publicity Committee; Stuff Council. Pictured from left to rifihu Craig Dickey, Mr. Cole. Doug Reaser. Husa Sookson. Dan Smith. Mary Brouillurd. Mr. Melvin Sorenson: Printing and Kstimuting; Publicity Committee; Chet Club. Mr. Muller, have you seen my notebook? Mr. Harold TieU: Post High Printing; Publicity Committee; Open House Committee; I'nitrd Fund Public Affuirs. 13

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CuModwm: Sralnt Sualr henan. Jack Mckenzir. Standing. From left to rifihl. Jack Uhcrtson. Carl l-und, Iron-ard krrkelbrrg. John Srkerhludr. limn, Ijic . The custodians are always ready to give u helping hand. The competent memlirrs of the maintenance staff are indispensable in the smooth operation of the school. The efficiency of this group is hampered by no obstacle. The cleanliness and general neatness of the school is un obvious example of the great pains taken to pass the inspection of the many visitors who frequently tour our building. Many of us don’t realize the importance of the custodians; but without (heir assistance. Vocational's reputation would la less shining! Mr. Stanley Irnari: Chief Engineer. CUSTODIANS I'm even belief than the whilr tornado. 12

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V r . Martha Tnulell: Drpartmrnt Chair-mun; Copy Preparation; Photography; Staff Council. Mr. Roman Gome:: Architectural Drawing; Commrricul Art; Fashion Draw ing. ART Careers in commercial arl an exciting and challenging. Excitement is generated in ever-changing concepts and techniques of visual communication. The application of these new concepts to the advertising and production needs of the business world is u challenge. The Vocational art program is designed to stimulate young, creative minds and develop technical skills to meet these needs. Because a sound art education must be built on a good foundation, students are thoroughly trained in the fundamentals of art and advance to the more technical areas of production techniques and processes. To summarize their experiences, commercial art students prepare portfolios of their best work for the next successful step in their cureers. Students in the specialised field of metal arts learn the techniques of soldering, filing, enameling, stone setting, polishing, ami numerous skills useful to their chosen profession. A basic background in design is also an essentiul course for this url. The jewelry and silversmithing produced by the Metal Arts students find a responsive market through the customers in the Corner Cove. 14