Richland High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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Seeing the world fbrougb draping and manufacturing Vocational Drafting included the designing, drawing, and the manufacturing of different items including designs and rough draw- ings of lots and houses. Many stu- dents planning engineering related careers chose to enroll in Voca- tional Drafting. Skills that can be developed from this course in- clude: designing, mechanical drawing, industrial drawing, and the use of common computers for drafting purposes. There are many jobs available dealing with architecture, drafting, estimating, map making, designing, and sur- veying for people with these skills. There were two two hour classes available for vocational drafting. The class officers of the two class- DESIG es together were President Rich- ard Williams, Vice-President Mark Hindricks, Treasurer Scott Peter- son, and Secretary Dennis Wine- garner. ICT llndustrial Cooroperative Trainingl is a vocational class that allows students to have jobs re- lated with the trade and industry fields. The purpose of lCT is to teach students how to adjust themselves to a working environ- ment and learning the do's,' and dont's'l in order to progress in a specific job. The jobs that are cho- sen by the majority of the students in ICT include: mechancal and electric work, carpentry, painting, building maintenence, or dry wall work. The instructor of this course Design by Stephanie Kimball Taping down a drawing, Steve Min- nick llll attempts to draft a picture of his choice. This year Steve drafted many drawings and designs. Photo by John Shelton. ICT Undustrial Cooroperalive Training, student, Paul Tucker t12l, stands under an automobile to try and resolve the car's problem. Photo by Trish Briscoe. is Mr. John Keller. He bases their grades upon their classwork and their employers evaluations. Forty percent of their came from their classwork. Their classwork in- cludes paperwork on how to cope within the work field. Sixty per- cent of the students grades were Kevin Davis and At Russey Equipment Company, Shane Robinson fseniors complete the assemblance of a V-8 engine. I like my job a lot. lt's dirty work, but it's interesting and l learn new things, said Kevin. Photo by Trish Briscoe. from the employers evaluations. Mr. Keller asked the employer how the students got along with fellow workers and how he or she did on the job. Stephanie Kimball Ter.-L,-:-xii:-na-Lag: iw. ' .gr ffm-,f .ag ' W? Q-1--6-433A3'?z'-f of ,a 1 Q. Q, , ' -- ' ite, ' ffa.g,rgr, ' 4 nl -.EW - ,.... .-A ' .. W.. ,V 1,11 . - .. , esta V ., LQ ..-4.-r ' T 1- tP f .,?-fgwby V- ' ' V, . .gg , T n fl , g 'iifff ,. v - - fa , 4 0 .fm ., xi'

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Handy-on experienee allowed ftzrelenrf to prepare for CAREERS Auto mechanics was a train- ing center for junior and senior students who were interested in the automotive field as a career possibility. This course provided classroom and shop instruction covering the theory and perfor- mance of an automobile's sys- tem. It was taught by Mr. Joe Boerner. Students studied the basics of auto mechanics, from simple to more complex procedures in a classroom atmosphere. They Replacing a heater hose, Tracy Bolt illl and Jason Skinner l12l used their knowledge of auto mechanization. Tracy plans to have a career in auto mechan- ics. Photo by Mark Hejnicki. To inspect the underside of a truck, Terry Mayhue llll put the truck up on jacks. This was Terry's first year in auto mechanics. Photo by Mark Hejnicki. Designed by Emily Stames were then able to practice their acquired knowledge in a shop by repairing their own vehicles or those brought in by other stu- dents. The members of the class participated in everything from body work to basic mainte- nance. The course taught them the training skills needed for ignition systems, steering and front end alignment, transmissions, fuel systems, and advanced studies in engine overhaul. This course in auto mechanics offered stu- dents a chance to have hands-on experience in a skill which may be used after graduation. Patti Pruitt. Gaining hands-on experience, Vern Thammarong su and Dean Elford Muniorsl looked up at the underside of a car to put in a new transmission Photo by Mark Hejnicki. After completing the work on his truck, Terry Mayhue and Kenny Simms CJuniorsl worked on lowering the truck. Photo by Mark Hejnicki.