Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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SHOP TILL YOU DROP Auto shop is a fun class, said senior Mike Palmer. And not only is it a fun class, but “you learn a lot, commented senior John Hemphill. In auto shop the idea of the class is to get the feel of what automotives is like, said Mr. Del Walker the auto shop teacher. In this class, the students first learned general automotive repairs on different parts of the car, such as brakes, tune ups, and changing and balancing tires. There were labs where they worked on their cars and received hands- on experience in these subjects. Together they rebuilt a transmission as a class project. Students were glad to have taken this class because “It's a good place to learn a future education in mechanics, said senior Mike Gains. It's a very educational, blow-off class, added senior Chad Thompson. In metal shop, students learned metal technology and made screw drivers, handles, hammers, and many other projects. They also studied the more scientific side of metals, how metal is formed, and how different metals are used for various things. Students who had an interest in metals could further their education in this field at vocational schools and get jobs working on engines, welding, building car bodies, ships, and farm equipment. Students chose wood shop for many reasons. Junior Denise Dodge chose it because I like to work with wood. Senior Corky Starin chose the class not only because she likes working with wood, but also to fix things at home if they break. Junior Sam Taylor chose wood shop because wood shop's awesome. Junior Jason Scarry chose the class “to learn about the trade of woodworking. and because it helps your future. Scarry plans to go into the construction field after he's out of school. Some people might have taken a shop class for an easy credit. But others took shop more seriously. In these classes were the future mechanics, carpenters, welders, and engineers. Some of them might even come back to PHS to teach a shop class themselves. 19

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BELOW: Senior Glenn Clouser takes the rim out of a tire in auto shop. RIGHT: Senior B.J. Scott displays a piece of machinery in metal shop. (Photos by Tom McCowan and Diane Speight) RIGHT: Seniors John Hem- phil. Mike Gains, and Brian Bateman detect mechani- cal problems in auto shop (Photo by Tom McCowan) RIGHT: Junior Todd Oswalt works in wood shop with skill and ease. (Photo by Tom McCowan)

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PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCES Sweaty hands, nervous pacing-it's all a part of the last-minute jitters exper- ienced before performing in front of an audience. As members of a group that is almost always in the public's eye. PHS band students could attest to anxiety at- tacks before an important concert or audition. Every year, under the di- rection of Mr. Gary Snyder. The Pride of Prescott marching band entertained Badger fans at home foot- ball games. Band members spent numerous Thursday nights learning the routines they presented when the football team left the field Despite the hours behind them, marchers still showed signs of nervousness. My ears get hot when I'm ner- vous. said Senior Drum Ma- jor Tom Hammer. Then there were always that dreaded fear of turning left as the whole band marches off to the right. Besides marching band, two other bands were a part of the music program at PHS during the 87-88 school year. Wind ensemble and jazz ensemble worked hard year-long to improve their skills. Jazz ensemble took over playing at assem- blies for the marching band partway through the year. Band members participat- ed in music festivals and re- gional and all-state compe- titions. Months of preparato- ry practicing were required to do won Most music students thought that all the dedication to music was worth it. Patty Allen, junior, said. “Music is worth all the hard work and dedication. When you are finished, the whole group feels a sense of satisfaction and great accomplish- ment. ABOVE:Drum Majors Tom Hammer, senior, and Lisa Prueter. junior, during a home football game RIGHT Adam Strong sophomore, gives his music his undivided attention. Strong was a part of the jazz band, which performed in Februrary dt The NAU Jazz Festival.