Osceola High School - Everglade Yearbook (Seminole, FL)

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I-ICJIVIE VS. INDUSTRY By Heather Brannon In today's modern world, a stu- dent has many choices to make. One of the purposes of high school is to help prepare a student for a career. Many courses are of- fered, with opportunities for both the homemaker and the business person. While Home Economics and the Industrial Arts may not seem related, they are similar in one wayg they give you early training in the career field youive chosen. The Home Economics courses are centered around family living, Realizing that they're out of icing, one of Mrs. Dunn's food and nutrition students starts making up another batch. food, nutrition, and food prepara- tion. They prepare the student in basic home skills, or even a career in cooking or family counseling. They are geared toward the stu- dent who wants to learn, and is willing to put forth effort. The Industrial Arts courses are centered around manual and technical labor skills. If a student is interested in the mechanical part of industry, he will probably choose a shop class. There he will be taught the opportunities in in- dustry, and how to use everything from a screwdriver to a tablesaw. On the other hand, if he is inter- ested in the architectural part of the industry, he will probably sign up for Drafting. A student may take a maximum of three years of drafting. The first year is begin- ning drafting, the second Archi- tecture and Design, and the third year is really just an independent study. As a result of all this training, graduates will be prepared for whatever career they choose to Mrs. Dunn's food and nutrition class intensely study for their upcoming exam. CI'1'ECI'. While other students are busy with their exam review for food and nutrition, Minnie Tisdale takes time out for afpicture. Krystal Porscia and Michelle Maurer make sure their measurements are accu- rate and precise before turning their sketch in.

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Prectice Ivlekee Osceola Chorus Showstoppers take a break from performing to learn some new songs. The Soprano's get away from the rest of the class as they practice their own special parts of a song. James Beyersdoft, and Ryan Smith work diligently as they set up for the play. Perfect By Erika Harvey Refining their skills through practice was a way of life for students of the Fine Arts. Mu- sic, Drama, and Chorus at- tracted individuals who dis- played a multitude of talents. The Instrumental Music pro- gram was directed by Mr. Skip Williams. During Marching season, the band hosted a large marching festival and compet- ed in many others, earning rat- ings of superior and excellent. District festivals were held at LaCanto High School in Citrus County for Chorus. The Show- stoppers Qensemble, boys, and girlsl and Mrs. Kline's new Girls' Show Choir performed in the State Districts in Gaines- ville. Drama students attended the District 4 competition at Lake- wood and performed a one act play at Dunedin. At the State Districts students performed a revival of the play Snoopy. The Warriors never came up short on talent. r 'ZZ Ms. Kline shows Craig Zurman and Vose Pneuman how to hit the perfect key. Performing ArtSl193

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Jim O'Donnell vigorously works on the dayis assignment for Mr. Nesbit. Heather Vick and Tom Kelley concentrate on their drawings during their 7th per. drafting class. James Beyersdorf and Scott Sevastio finish their assignment just as the bell rings. N John Cooper intensely works on his de- Brian Young makes sure his drawing is l0O'Zn correct. Sign during the Drafting Club meeting-