Nicolet High School - Shield Yearbook (Glendale, WI)

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Dan Flynn helped the juniors edge the seniors in the first semester model house competition. I DUSTRIAL ARTS DEVELOPED CRAFTSMANSHIP The varied curriculum of Industrial Arts of- fered the enterprising student valuable work experiences and personal satisfaction. Whether working in the metal shop or in the drawing room, the boys acquired proficiency. The skills learned in Industrial Arts added to the pride gained from successfully completing a job. whether it be a blueprint, model house, or book- case, helped these boys in embarking upon a career as an architect, draftsman, or engineer. The boys spent six weeks working on projects such as this stepladder Whether operating a drill press, or, as in this case, a table saw, the boys made bY Dan DBY- had to be able to work efficiently with power machines. I l ,err ft!

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Debbie Nagler and Maureen McGowan showed that efficient cleaning was as important as the meal preparation itself. HDME EC. DEVELGPED DOMESTIC SKILL The uniqueness of the Home Economics Department lies in the variety of practical and interesting training offered to a Nico- let Girl. During the past year, imagination and talent sketched the blueprints for de- signing and furnishing model homes. Fun and experimentation served as the main ingredients for planning and cooking meals. Determination and interest fit the pattern for creating and sewing clothes. By developing these domestic skills, inter- ested girls from each grade better pre- pared themselves for their future lives. i .vnu '60 D x ,re After many hours of work, Lynn Ceaman added the final touches to a dress as classmate Linda Bruel watched, sharing her excitement. 10 ,

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,NNN R. by, -af 17' , f, eff?-1f'f ,J C-WI GCLASS S MEANT BUSINESS Students received preparation for the world of business as well as every day economics through such business courses as typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, gener- al business, clerical practice and office practice. Those students interested in working beyond the regular class curricu- lum could study advanced typing and shorthand in a two-hour class. With a background in business, students could pursue careers in office occupations, law, accounting and business management. Tape recorders were the teachers in the advanced shorthand classes as students practiced taking dicta- tion. gf, B' shorthand class. l hour bookkeeping class. Girls worked independently on areas in which they felt they needed practice in the two hour advanced typing and y Diagraming on the board, Miss Hansen explained the use of a l cash receipt journal to her first