Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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P.H.S. BEGINS TO change its make-up as the new auto-mechanics building is constructed. Mr. Serup is instructing Dave Blanchard, William Carlin, and Bill Seele in basic mechanical principles. Vocational Department Aids” Knowing how to cook is an asset to any girl, and at Peoria High School provisions are made for all future homemakers. Food courses teach the planning of well-balanced meals. Suits, dresses, blouses, and even coats come from the skilled fingers in the sewing classes. Here the girls must master many different types of seams and stitches before they can complete the course. With the techniques they learn to make their own clothing for school, sports events, and special occasions. Huddled over an engine, the boys discuss the intricate systems and parts of an automobile. With the completion of the new auto mechanics building, they now have the opportunity for greater advancements in this field. Due to the added space, each boy is able to observe the work of the latest model machines. With concentrated patience, skill and adeptness are developed in a difficult field. The intricacies of machine construc- tion makes their job particularly engrossing. WOODSHOP provides Terry Hoffer with the knowledge necessary to be an expert craftsman.

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PYTHAGOROUS CAUSES JAN Mueller and Midge Gunther a problem. How can seventy-five steps fit on Mr. Bielema’s board space? Stepping Stones to Progress Introduced into the world of mathematics, from the most elementary algebra problem, the student ad- vances to plane geometry, second-year algebra, and finally to trigonometry. Binomials, trinomials, and polynomials puzzle the wondering freshman. In ge- ometry he learns the complexities derived from the theorems proven by men of ages past. Their study is continued with problems of locii and a smattering of trigonometry and solid geometry. Advancing further, he is made acquainted with the slide rule, logarithms, quadratic equations, and arith- metic and geometric progressions. With the use of logarithms and the slide rule difficult equations are made easier. In trigonometry equations are solved with the application of sines, cosines, and tangents. For the exceptional student an enriched math pro- gram is provided. In this respect he is able to advance according to his abilities and to cover a greater area of knowledge. This prepares him for the rigors of the difficult college math program. DALE COOPER PONDERS over a graphic solution in the third semester of algebra. Page 27

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sconsiairemmnsliis IN TYPING CLASS skill and coordination are developed. Mr. Wyeth gives a timing test to aid these students in being ‘aster typists. Development of Skills With capable guidance the boys in woodshop develop skills in carpentry and general building ability. During the course of the year they make tables and lamp bases which can later be wired in the electricity shops. Mechanical drawing provides students with a knowledge of blueprinting and an introduction to architecture. The student learns to use a T square, special compass, triangles, and arcs. With these he plots the measurements of house and building plans. In the typing classes each pupil demonstrates his ability as an efficient worker. They become skilled in composing budgets and business letters. Shorthand students, after learning the fundamen- tals of abbreviation, progress rapidly into future secretaries. With a thorough knowledge of the shorthand alphabet and numerous brief forms, one is able to take dictation quickly and accu- rately. The students of bookkeeping learn an orderly system of filing and accounting. KENNY MILASHOSKI, armed with pencil, square, drawing board, and paper, makes a scale drawing of a difficult blue- print. Page 29