Northwest High School - Vanguard Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Practical studies prepare individuals for adult roles Home economics and industrial arts prepare the Northwest Pioneer with useful skills which will be helpful in a career or in home projects. Industrial arts includes courses in metal, electrical, drafting, and woodshops. Shop classes instruct boys in the intricacies of mechan- ical work. In general, pupils work on actual projects such as con- structing ticket boxes, printing programs, and office forms. Radio and television repairs introduced the world of electronics to Pioneers enrolled in electrical shop. Courses for prospective home- makers are offered in home eco- nomics. Careful planning of meals is an ingredient of a nourishing diet. Patience is emphasized in sewing fabrics for clothing projects. Understanding the pattern of fam- ily living and modern trends in the home were the main topics in the subject of family relations. X Sandy Burr, Bonnie Bowman, Andy Satterfield and Pam Dellinger watch as Debbie Christman adds whipped cream to an ambrosia salad in her foods class. The first step in completing a blouse for Sherry Vanzandt and Rita Campbell is cut- ting out the pattern. ,ww qv W m M, . I ff- r ,. kk V V -. - - W t'wf,,. K . gf fylV,AufkA HM RW.,-,,a ,,,f at 9 ,gg 'ig L - X' i i 'aff f 'Wx ,X'u ' - .L NAM- .f 46 Debbie Tolin, junior, presses her coat to add the final touch to her Clothing ill project. RIT ' 'Q fa ,

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i u l l l Miss Diane Hibbeln points out the lesson to Ann McColough, her student teacher. Pupils prepare for future with new business stud Although strikeovers, correct copy, transcription notes, and debits and credits threatened, hundreds of Pioneers learned skills applicable in college, personal life, or any private business in the busi- ness education department. Varied courses from typing, to consumer business education attracted 1,493 students. Two new one-semester, full- credit classes, merchandising and introduction to data processing, re-emphasized the diversity and specialization of Nor'thwest's busi- Dicta-phones prove useful to Jeanine Smaltz, senior, and her instructor Mrs. Phyllis Carroll. 45 ness curriculum. Added equipment benefited machine calculating classes: new machines included an electronic calculator and printing calculators. In class new filmstrips broke the routine of daily work. Business education participated in the National Secretaries' As- sociation Contest, and the Legal Secretaries' Scholarship Awards. In cooperation with Northwest. Indiana State University offered its work-study program to business students. usa. Gloria Sholar, senior, is intent in the perfec- tion of hertyping.

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,V .,,. Q K A X ,. Nur Richard Tafflinger, freshman knows that it takes patience to set type Kenneth Branam, freshman, reveals his accuracy in wood shop. for print shop. ,nik WT, Using their skills in wood shop are Steve Cass, sophomore and Tony Smith, iunior.