North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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What makes motors work? Bill Schrader, Randy Kindig, and Ken Elder listen to an explana- tion as they examine the parts of a common motor. Chuck Distelrath uses one of the new desks as he works with rules and fine point pen- cils to develop accuracy and a drawing. Industrial Arts classes develop precision In beginning light bulbs gli electronics, these boys luivi ' put together an electrical circuit in which all four ow. Then they test amounts of voltage. The shop, completed last spring, maintained its new look for those involved in the Industrial Arts Department. A trophy case stood in the hall for projects and the entire complex was brightly lighted and had accoustical ceilings. The wood room contained storage for lumber and a dustproof staining room, while the metals room fea- tured thick concrete dividers be- tween each welding block in the class area. The motors room had an air hood to draw out fumes from in- ternal combustion and a large area in which students constructed four- cylinder motors. Electricity and electronics were housed in a spacious room with all the necessary space for storage. Beginning Drawing featured a step- down floor with high desks slanted for ease in drawing. The advanced drafting room doubled as a dark- room for developing blueprints drawn by the students. Bob Shelton, senior, polishes a container made in industrial arts, while Dave Diver, Dennis McQuery and Craig Christman paint one of the many projects which takes both precision and a careful hand.

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i vere taught the ways of government Mrs. Renee Bleifeld, student teaching for Mr. Augustus Schoonover, explains the an- swer to a question raised by a student. Four students made up Mr. Ronald Certain ' s communist seminar. The class discussed com- munism and its affect in the past and future. Mr. Cleon Fleck ' s United States histor ' class listen to another student express his opinion about a question raised in the class. His classes discussed topics from the newspapers and magazines to keep up with current events around the world. Social Studies 27

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Clothes, food, living discussed in Home Ec Despite the impression that the Home Economics Department is open only to girls, it has been teaching boys since the family liv- ing class was instituted. This dealt with marriage and family living and in the second semester concentrated on managing a family and learning to live within a budget. The department also offers the more traditional courses. Intermediate sewing and advanced clothing emphasize knowledge of wardrobes and sewing clothing. Intermediate and advanced foods concentrated on cooking and the selection of menus and food. Home nursing and child care dealt with family health, home care of sick persons, and child care and development. Housing and home decorations considered problems such as house planning and materi- als and equipment used in decorat- ing the home. Debbie Workman, Ruth Knuth, Jane Dodan, Kathi Key, and Connie Zimmerman plan different menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sara Pressler shows how she figures out patterns, uses a sewing machine, and final- ly makes clothes for casual and dress oc- Darcy Middleton, Kathy Gross, and Julie Mossburg make up part of the family living class. They discuss family problems and what is actually involved in home life. Home Ec 29