Orono High School - Spartan / Orion Yearbook (Long Lake, MN)

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Vocational Training Mr. Croehlcr explained fundamentals to Duane Ganz. Steve Bryant and Bob Meyers developed their technique operating the band saw. Industrial arts is a phase of general education that concerns itself with the materials, processes, and products of manufacture, and with the contribution of those engaged in industry. Learning came through the pupil's experience with tools and materials and through his study of resultant conditions of life. It is a curriculum area rather than a subject or course, being comparable in this respect to the language arts. Mr. Sorenson cautioned Merlin Woytcke and Pat Simcox of the danger in operating a circular saw. 29

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Channeled Interests Through An enlarged sewing room was a welcome addition for Mr . Clcmclson. The enticing aroma of the home economics kitchens drifting out to the nostrils of passing students reminded each that it was a long time until lunch. The new equipment this year made home economics an enjoyable hour. Running a home efficiently requires some skill and knowledge of a house itself. Child care and budgeting are included in the course of study. Nutrition and meal planning were important steps in becoming a good homemaker. In junior high basic sewing and cooking were taught to eager young girls. Advanced courses were offered in the senior high. Girls in the advanced courses found they could enlarge their wardrobes economically. Mrs. Hess familiarized many girls with the facilities of the kitchen. I-ou Ann Hauer eonsultcd Diane Sauer about a minor problem. 28

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Special Help Was Given to Many Special education is an ungraded classroom in which students progress according to their individual abilities and amount of effort produced. Special help is given in the areas of remedial reading. English, mathematics, social studies, spelling and general science. The students are integrated with regular classes in the areas of physical education, music, art. industrial arts, home economics, and typing. If you went down to the nurses office, feeling ill. you'd get just the medical attention you need. From a broken leg to just a headache, you get the best possible care from our nurses. This year Mrs. Eisinger found her job somewhat easier with two nurse for the duties she once managed alone.