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

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The Vocational Shoe Repair Shop is equipped with the most modern machinery. This equipment permits the student to learn the trade under conditions similar to a regular commercial business. This trade also serves the public by repairing and rebuilding shoes. I pholstering is the process of building and repairing different types of furniture. The student learns the methods of springing, seat, arm and back construction. A thorough knowledge of fabrics Is acquired in this course. SHOE REPAIR AND UPHOLSTERY Mr. Weisner shows Jim Iloldrn thr correct position to vt a heel. Mr. Frederick Rotitic; I pholstery;Civil Defense. Mr. Earl Wrisnen Shoe itepuir; Civil Defense. 19

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CABINETMAKING AND PATTERN MAKING Cahinetmuking is an advanced course in woodworking. The students are trained in hand und machine woodworking. They are also taught drawing and technical information essential to the trade. Patlernmaking Is an advanced trade in woodworking, which creates patterns for molds used in the production of most metal objects. A patternmaker must understand blueprint reading, machine drafting, and foundry molding processes. Fred Zumbcrge supervise a Ed Lund, Boh Spoil and Mr. Pry la begin work on a coffer table. Mr. Erich Kocster: Cahinetmuking; Chairman. Open House Committee. Mr. On il Faair: Department Chairman; Pultrrnmuking; Cabinetmuking; Shoe Repair; Upholstery; Home Room Committee; Stuff Council. Mr. John Peyln; Cubinelmaking; Awards Committee; Open House Committee. 18

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Mrs. Louise Amerman: Typing. Mrs. Eleanor Huso: Department Chairman; Stenography; Advanced Typing; Awards Committee; Auditorium Program}.; National Honor Society Committee; Commencement. Mrs. Doris Erickson: Accounting Machines; Social and Flower Committee. BUSINESS The Business Department at Vocational is a world in itself. Within its boundaries, young people are given opportunities which will be a determining factor in their future lives. The spotlight is on the skilled hand as it glides smoothly across the shorthand notebook. Opportunities abound for those skilled in stenography. Extensive training in shorthand, typing, and general office procedure provides an excellent background for securing a challenging position. Mrs. Clara Heenan: Stenography; Bookkeeping; Bum- 'flu steady rhythm of capable fingers across comptometers, 10-key, new Department Secretary. . 7 1 . . ! calculating machines, IBM, and keypunch machines are sure signs of a student in Office Machines. An aptitude for figures is necessary to successfully complete this course. Mrs. Huso dictates shorthand to Karen Srllr and Nancy Brund. Mr. Handy Holmbcrg: Business Law; Business Math; Statistic} ; Chairman, Post High Student Social Events. 20