Oakfield High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Oakfield, WI)

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Summer Students Kathleen Whyras, left, attended the Pre-College Science Institute at Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan. Sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation, the 6-week course is designed to introduce fifty students selected from schools in various states to the college methods of studying science. The heart of the program was a series of lectures and demonstrations by Dr. Leo Nedelsky of the University of Chicago. Mr. Frederic Cutlip of N. M. U. lectured on math and guided the students in their development of the sets of numbers. Kathy's individual project was extra research in physics. Mary Paul, Christy Burse, Judy Binning, Nancy Ogle, and Marie Utten-dorfer attended a 2-week music clinic at Oshkosh State College, Oshkosh. Mr. Fred Liest and Mr. Klautsh directed the group in their performance of South Pacific presented for the public Friday and Saturday nights. The girls received vocal lessons twice a week and took part in activities planned for them. Each of the girls is looking forward to attending the clinic again next summer. Boys State Robert Messner represented Oakfield High School at the 1963 Badger Boys State held at Ripon College. Badger Boys State is an effort on the part of the American Legion to bring to the boys of Wisconsin a knowledge of the fundamental principles of the duties of the city, county and state Offices. It is an effort to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy. Says Bob, It is a truly educational experience.

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Industrial Arts: In keeping with the facilities you have already seen, the combined shop provides facilities for woodworking, metal working, welding and agricultural science and research. This facility is complete with a drafting room, private office, and storage areas. The drafting room has a large observation window through which to observe the main shop area. A feature of this total area is the fact that with the pre-stressed concrete roof construction, this area has a firerating similar to the boiler room and is virtually fire-proof. General Construction Features: All roofs pitched 6 in 12' to eliminate roofing problems. Two inches of the finest fiberglass insulation available. The roof surface is smooth and has a white surface to provide a warmer building in the winter and a cooler building in the warmer months. Even more important is the fact that it 18 easy to maintain. The Fenestra Steel Deck which constitutes the finished ceiling as well as the structural system is absolutely maintenance free and completely washable. Another feature readily evident is the recessed lighting made possible through the use of the Fenestra Deck--thus we have eliminated the cost of expensive light fixtures. All the sliding aluminum patio doors which we have used in the place of windows include 5 8 insulating glass for lower maintenance costs. These units provide a full-sized emergency exit from each classroom. Cost per Square Foot: Charles D. Smith Son, General Contractor Star Plumbing Heating Co., Heating and Ventilating Star Plumbing Heating Co., Plumbing and Sewerage $323,51+5.65 63,250.00 32,1+13.00 Boudry Electric Company, Electrical and Fixtures U-5,1+75.00 Total contracts awarded $l4.bi+,683.65 Cost Per Square Foot $9.68

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Counseling As head of the guidance department, Mr. Newton keeps each student's record while he is attending high school and helps the student obtain knowledge about jobs or enter college after graduation. He also schedules student-teacher conferences, using the past records of students to improve the relationship of the student to the teacher. This year Mr. Newton administered the Iowa Tests of Educational Development which show how well students have mastered basic skills in quantitative thinking, reading, writing, etc. The same test. given to grades 9 - 12, enables the students to compare their progress each year with that of the national norm group. As the teacher of the Civics class, Mr. Newton requires each student to purchase the book How to Get Higher Marks in School. This book explains the grading system used by teachers and gives insivht into the teacher's way of appraising students. Regular assignments are given and tests are taken on the material. It is hoped that, by doing this, the transition from the grades to high school will be made with a minimum of difficulty for the student. Freshman students also do research and write a paper on a career in which they may be interested. Mr. Newton attended the University of Wisconsin Graduate School to study for guidance counseling. Driver Education (The Driver Education Class is pictured in the Activities Section.) Sportsmanlike Driving is the text being used in the driver education course for students who will be 16 by July, 1961+. This course, taught by Mr. Ayer, has three main goals: safety, a smooth flow of traffic, and en- joyable driving. The American Automobile Association, with its world-wide resources and three decades of pioneering and development in driver education techniques and materials, has applied both its resources and its experiences to this new textbook. To help students understand how the automobile runs, a new pictorial section of the book shows simply and clearly how the various automobile systems work. There is also emphasis on buying, insuring, and operating a car. Through effective driver education, students develop high standards of conduct, both driving and walking.