Park Falls High School - Torch Yearbook (Park Falls, WI)

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. . . the of an Axe Ring Drafting is complicated, especially if you’re left- handed, like Mike Boyd. Scalpel, please. Taking apart a chain saw proved to be a delicate operation for the boys in Timber Manage- ment. Forest management, land conservation, and surveying were studied by pupils in Timber Manage- ment this year. During its second year in existence, the class also learned how to fix small engines and use chain saws, pruning saws, planting bars, and tree marking equipment. When weather permitted, the boys went out into the woods where they pruned trees, differentiated profitable from unprofitable trees, and practiced various planting and cutting techniques. During the winter months, talks were given by various experts in forestry. Herb Post, DNR, lectured on fire suppression, Gerald Spoerl addressed the class about the harvesting of timber, and speeches were given by various representatives of chain saw com- panies on the proper care of this equipment. 29

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. . . the Hum of a Saw Elementary drafting and some power tools were used by Shop I pupils to make lamps, gun racks, and tip-ups. These students also worked with metal and plastic to produce letter holders, paperweights, and knives. The advanced students in Shop II applied their knowledge to making serving trays, canoe paddles, bowls, and tables. Welding with arc and gas welders, and working with the metal lathe were some of the activities of third-year shop students, while fourth-year students applied their mathematical knowledge to drafting. New tools including a spindle sander, power hack saw and a metal band saw were added to the shop department this year. Faculty The head advisor for (he junior class this year was Mr. Bruce Frederick, who is better known for instructing his classes in shop and drafting. Many excellent products are made in Lincoln's In- dustrial Arts classes. Here John Kundinger applies the necessary touches to his shop project. 28

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In Ourselves Are Oil paintings, drawings, sculptures, and pottery brightened up the halls at Lincoln this year. Student Picassos and da Vincis often had opportunities to display their work. Artist of the Week'' was a title which was re- ceived by many able (and active) art students. Pupils so honored had some of their productions displayed at Lincoln. Once a month the artist of the month was pictured with his creations, in the Park Falls Herald. During the year, art classes took field trips where students made sketches of various objects which gave them inspiration. Some art students traveled to Minneapolis where they toured several art galleries and museums, including the Minneapolis Art Institute and the Walker Art Center. Medias were as varied as the finished products. Charcoal, clay, pastels, crayons, and water paints were used by the students in learning how to express themselves creatively. Steph Vuchetich finds water color an excellent media for creating a painting of a tree. Faculty Mr. Donald lohnson kept the neatest desk of any art teacher this year. He also supervised art trips and served as senior advisor to the freshman class. Mr. Nordstrom, a cadet teacher, assisted Mr. Johnson by teaching several art classes during the second semester. It takes skillful hands to create pottery from a lump of clay. 30