Modesto High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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Industrial education instructs students in fields of industry 'iv my si -li . dd I!! R199 iii' ' A Eau Q, . JI Sr , Crt Mr. Charles Vaughn instructs two students in overhauling a car. 3 6 Mr. Sam Price Mr. Chalmer Atwood Mr, Robe,-1 Huber Mr. Warren Dunn Mr. Harry LaMo1he Mr. Gilbert Cook Modesto High School offers excellent opportunities for training in the field of in- dustry. Courses given are wood, metal, machine shop, electricity, printing, and auto shop, In auto mechanics shop, students are allowed to bring their own cars to shop. Their classes are offered in concentrated blocks. This allows the boys to do longer periods of work than if they had only one hour. Because they are allowed to bring their own cars, they gain a practical mechanical knowledge. Students learn to operate some of the complex machinery from the equipment that the shops have. The basic principles of wood and metal construction are learned. Because of this program, the Trades and Industry students are given an opportunity for training in the occupation which they plan to enter after they complete their formal education. ,Q The head 'of the Trades and lndustry Department is Mr. Lester Peterson. I ,,s T T ft rsr . NIE L -s. '79 Q it 'T me Q .L ', 1 W , L v , Q we C W2 Mr. O. L. Cliburn Mr. Edward Work Mr. Boyce Ashford Mr. Charles Vaughn, Mr. Lester Peterson l5

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History brings understanding of present through study of past. X ,errru s is U, 'f EK 3 L ' fe di 45. ft L0 Mr. John Whlkiizker Mr. John Nash Mr. Charles Willburn Mr. Loren Horton 14 ff, x flf Mr, John Whitaker points out an historical landsite to a history student. Modesto High School's History Department offers students a better understanding of past and present events. Classes offered are Geography in the News, Current Affairs, Government in Action, World History, and American History. 'Geography in the News presents geographical information and customs of other nations to freshmen students. State and local government are also important studies during the year. World History offers the study of ancient civilizations, their cus- toms and cultures. The final part of the year is spent studying the world during recent years. Current Affairs is an up to date class based on the study of' recent world events. The purpose of this class is to make students aware of the happenings throughout the world. Government in Action attempts to bring students a clearer view of the manner in which the government operates. American history is the study of events concerning America's development. The purpose of the History Department is to further F fCl'ne' understanding of all phases of history 1 Department head is Mr. John Sample. M'55 Ebeil' Fell .J A-, it 3 ,wi ,s V, gg I gy ,ggi . f' fffy ' ,. I J is i f yxwfwf Q. if if f . rrisr X tsrcc N- is T J 1 , ' r s 'sls J Mr. John Sample Mr. AQtiQ1Ga b Mr. Don Huntington Miss Cecelia Dennis ws- 'NS dl? Q Qt' fd f

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Comprehensive Math program meets needs of today's world .fiWi F,s, 1 ' I ' 'ZA l , wiv ' 9 535' - L rr ig' Q 'gsflifm 'lt Mr, David Casper Mr. Carl Parrill Mr. Dilwyn Studebaker Not pictured - Q, 571 i igggg f . , f , ' Age V, ' fs . l i ,..,,,,-,hw 4 - Mr. Eugene Mould helps Linda Folis, Dan Gates and Douglas Gregory solve a trigonometry problem. Modesto High School's Mathematics Department includes course offerings in algebra, geometry, advanced algebrq, trigonometry, and solid geometry to college preparatory students who are planning to follow a career of engineering, science, mathe- matics, and related fields. For students who are not interested in following a field related to mathematics, or who wish to brush up on their math before entering an advanced course, courses in general math are offered. For those students who wish to improve their skills in the fun- damentals of arithmetic, Modesto High School offers a course of practical math. Students are not required to take math courses providing they are able to pass the iunior math test which is given during the iunior year. Business math is also offered for students who are maioring in the business field. l Mathematics Department head is Mr. Mould, Miss Je Cowan fl X rt r . y, .A r ssyy was f S s V .ls. fm X 1 yt s . s gig lrsst 'ii' Z N ,sw T if Mr. ay Pattee Mr. Arthur Eggers Mr. C. T. Storlie Mr. Eugene Mould Mr. Orville Underwood X 16