Ross S Sterling High School - Governor Yearbook (Baytown, TX)

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In addition to regular class activities, those enrolled in industrial arts par- ticipated throughout the year by performing services for the school and competing in various competitions. Mr. Elbert Albritton's drafting classes made door name tags for the teachers, and Mrs. Nancy Griffin's classes entered several competitions and contests, coming away with several first, second and third places. Contributing to the school. Mrs. Griffin added. My class helped make Christmas bows to decorate the commons. The leatherwork classes. Constructing items for school projects taught by Mr. Alvin Norwood, made signs, backdrops and the lettering on awards for the school. In helping out with awards. Mr. Lee Allen's woodworking classes made 120 R.O.T.C. trophies, including the four- foot high grand trophy. Mr. Allen commented, The students were way ahead of schedule on the reconstruction of our organization. Also, Mrs. Lajuana Turner, art teacher, retired at the end of the first semester, leaving her classes to Ms. Joy Woods. Ms. Woods explained. I moved down to Mrs. Turner's room and took her advanced art classes and her English class. Mrs. Nancy Cushman was hired to take over my classes, and. she concluded, business as usual! Industrial Arts • 55

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During the Moy 10 art show held in the commons. Ms. Lisa Small, photography teacher, explains the voting procedures to ooe of the Judges. Photo by M. Turner Drafting students like Cheryl Noll work on a variety of pro jects. one of which included making door name tags for teachers for the annual open house. Photo by R. Foster Students such os these in Mr. Lee Allen s woodworking class help make trophies for the R.O.T.C Quintana held in March Photo by R. Guenther 54 • Industrial Arts

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Getting practical experience in a somewhat differ- ently structured classroom was what a variety of students chose to do when they enrolled in classes located in the vocational building or even at the Stuart Career Center. These students were provided with the opportunity to explore their possible career choices through actual on-the-job training. The classes which ranged from one to three periods, included students in areas as diverse as agriculture, auto mechanics, construction trades, cosmetology and homemaking. In addition to regular classes, some groups participated in local and state contests. Locally, the metal trades Classrooms with a different beat class won the welding contest held at the Stuart Career Center. Lloyd Risenhoover was the high point individual. He scored first in flame cutting, first in overhead welding and fifth in horizontal welding. Other winners at the championship were Richard Wright, Tony Tristan and John Redou. Statewide, the Distributive Education Clubs of America, participated in a statewide contest between 96 school districts. Students won five out of 1.300 trophies. Top winners at the contest included Karlton Turner, Buddy Harrot, David Kuler. April Miner and Michele Pagel. “The vocational classes provide experience both in and out of the regular classroom. summed up John Peace. 56» Vocational Classes