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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- luv- .5,..I,'..,, .,'1v,,f'x':,'g'.,,..' g.. HOBBY SHOW ' Marking another important event on Parker's list of achievements was the Hobby Show sponsored by the Senior Counselors. Both students and teachers displayed their pro- jects in the Community Room on March 28 and 29 to thousands of in- terested students and visitors. ' The unusual versatility of Parker's students and faculty was shown by the exhibits of airplanes, pies, cakes, stamps, fossils, arrowheads, coins, woodwork, sewing, knitting, art work, clay modeling, and soap and wood carvings. Some indulge in commercial drawings, f a s h i o n sketches, woodwork, and original poetry. ' Gene Hoover, president of the Senior Counselors, introduced the speakers at an assembly given the same day in connection with the ex- hibit. Miss Nellie Marie Quinn spoke on her collection of machine bear- ings. George Carr, student, explain- ed how the bearings operate. He was followed by other students. James Theodore showed his rare col- lection of fossils: Carl Canfield, his model airplanes: and Willis LeBeau, his molded clay figures. The pro- gram continued with an accordion solo by Gladys Mosier, and a dress parade, featuring Audrey Iatho, Norma Keir, Betty Klicker, LaVerne Leeney, Mary lane Liberati, Beryl Lundgren, Theresa Mulder, 'Dolores Honan, Doris Sjorgren, and Dorothy Veedel. Lewis McDonald presented his group of color slides, and Albert Johnston concluded the program with readings from his selection of original poems. ' The student committee which worked on the affair was composed of the following students: Elaine Canfield, chairman: Gene Hoover, Tom Smallwood, Floyd Smith, Ray Flowers, Evelyn Huff, and Ruth But- er. ' The hobby show elicited much favorable comment. Many students who had not displayed exhibits said that next year they were going to be on the list of exhibitors. Our room space is limited, but the committee hopes to accommodate them all. OPEN HOUSE DAY ' The custom of holding Open House once a year was followed for the fourth consecutive time when the doors of Parker were officially open- ed to the community April 12 from 7 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Regular classes, including gymnasium and swim- ming, were held in the evening so that the visitors would become ac- quainted with every phase of life at Parker. ' A dramatic production, Mississip- pi Cruise, written and enacted by the senior dramatics class. was pre- sented in the auditorium. Directed by Miss Maybelle C. Daly, this mu- sical show had its setting on ,a steam- boat going down the Mississippi. Prominent in the cast were Peggy O'Neil, Herbert Leavitt, Bud Perlman, and Sheldon Dray. The audience was lavish in their appreciation of the singing of lean Sherry and Ray Richardson. ' Amateur photographers among the students and faculty displayed their pictures at the photography ex- hibit in the Community Room with the hope of winning prizes. Iohn Todd had charge of the exhibit with Mr. Daniel O'Connell as its sponsor. ' The Open House edition of the Parker Press, on sale on that day, carried the complete program of each teacher for the evening, to as- sist the visitor in seeing everything. Displaying the dresses they had made themselves, the sewing classes gave a fashion show. ' In every part of the school the true Parker spirit was manifested.