Robert E Lee High School - Leeway / Record Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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Carefully inking an electrical drawing in his sec- : ond year industrial arts class, Dean Nimax pauses a moment to study his chart. Focusing in and fixing the lens on his chosen sub- ject, Chris Whitely carefully prepares to snap a photo for his photography class. Measuring, drafting, and learning to work with the necessary tools of the IA course, Meredith Veney industriously works on a project. 14 — Directors

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Oils on canvas are a favorite medium among high school art students as this picture of a lonely red fox demonstrates. Organizing kitchen shelves saves time and steps. Andy Painter spends his entire class period arranging the shelves to his needs. Homemaking Appeals ‘T’o Both Sexes Both young boys and girls engaged in the art of homemaking under the guid- ance of their instructor, Mrs. Dorothy Wood. Delightful smells filtered through the halls as students practiced their cooking skills. First-year activities included giving dinners, teas, and mock weddings and receptions. Second year classes concentrated upon child care and home nursing. Aspiring young artists developed their talents under the guidance of Jane Hunter. Sculpture, oils, water color and other mediums appealed to the artistically inclined. Area residents get first grabs on the limited edition of Staunton area calendars which should become collectors’ items. Directors — 13

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In their mechanical drawing class, interested stu- dents learn the techniques and procedures dealing with architecture and engineering. Students Construct Useful Objects In Arts Classes Numerous activities were carried out by the members of the industrial arts and mechanical drawing classes. Students were able to study architecture and re- ‘produce house plans. Woodworking was offered to interested pupils who were able to make such items as stereo cab- inets, 8-track tape holders, gun and This student receives help with his project dealing with the industrial machinery from industrial arts teacher, Mr. Mark White. stereo cabinets. Students interested in electronics constructed meters and clocks, while a newspaper was issued by the students in printing classes. The processes involved in the art of photo- graphy were pursued by pupils enrolled in those classes. Students learned to take, develop, and print pictures. Directors — 15