Parker High School - Parker Pine Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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INDUSTRIAL ' In line with Dr. Iohnson's policy for providing adequate industrial and vocational training, provision was made for an industrial arts course at Parker High School. At the beginning of the school year an in- dustrial laboratory was equipped and put in operation. The new course was designed to give first year students an opportunity to test their ability and interest in industrial work. ' The first part of the course involves a study of electricity and general metal work. Projects are undertaken, such as the construction of a toaster and a telegraph key, which combine the use of sheet working machinery and the acquisition of associate skills in building electrical apparatus. The students gain a basic understanding of industrial manufacturing through the study of the elements of foundry work, the use of a metal cutting lathe, the operation of other metal working machines, such as drill presses, coil winders, square shears, and bar folders. This combined me- tal and electrical training prepares the student for still more advanced training in the electric shop classes. It is from these classes that members of the school's stage crew are re- cruited. ' In the second phase of the course the students study woodwork and ceramics. Through required reading, motion pictures, visits to industrial plants, and practical demonstra- tions, the students become acquaint- ed with lumber productions, the various methods used in finishing wood, and the care and use of wood- working tools and machinery. The boys, of course, gain practical ex- perience by making many useful and interesting articles from wood. In ceramics a study is made of clay and clay products-glass and ce- ment. A potter's wheel gives the boy an opportunity to make pottery as it has been made for centuries. A kiln is used for firing the ware. It may be fired to a temperature of 2,0000 Fahr- enheit. ' The final phase of the industrial arts work covers printing and book binding. Fundamentals of the print- ing trade are taught, and the oppor- tunities of the printing industry are presented. Subjects covered in the course include the art of paper mak- ing, hand composition, book binding, and press operations. Art and mathematics are closely correlated with the work in printing. The art department passes approval upon matters pertaining to design. Stu- dents gain practical experience by doing much of the school's printing: for example, tickets, dodgers, all office supplies, programs, and parts of the Hi-Ways are printed by stu- dents. ' If the interest of the student has been challenged in the industrial arts course, he may in his second. third, or fourth year, continue his study of industrial practices in more specialized courses. A variety of courses are offered: electricity, ar- chitectural drawing, machine draw- ing, mechanical drawing, pattern making. printing, and wood - work- mg. 25

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