San Diego Vocational High School - Artisan Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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.f-nv' ELECTRICITY This course is designed to enter the student into either of two fields, as apprentice repairman or as an appliance salesman. The outline covers the funda- mentals of electricity stressing its practical applications as derived from valuable shop experience. y FILING In this course, the students become familiar with the various methods of filing. The students practice with their own filing boxes and cards. Prac- tical experience is derived from actual work in the school office. Constant practice and cooperation is considered a 'must' in this course. ENGLISH The English department, preferably known as communication, is one of the most valuame service departments of the school. lt assists students in coping with their othersubjects through expand- IHQ their trade vocabulary, learning to understand instruction sheets, and by supplyhm supplementary information regarding technical topics.

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DENTAL ASSIST I NG e . +41 The training of dental assistants is a A f.Df5' A ft newly instituted program in the Voca- -3 ' 1 tional High School and Junior College. 1 evefy phase of a dental assistant's fft'Q. W work. The Delta Alpha Sorority provides L V' many social and educational activities. , Field trips are a part of the program. . - R IESEL ENGINE This is atwo-year course for llth, l2th, and graduate students. lt covers the fundamentals of diesel operations, maintenance and repair, and offers a practical knowledge of measureing equip- ment. Studentshave been placed in mines located in Northern California and rail- road shops. The time spent during the course applies on the time one must spend in preparing for Operating Diesel Engineer- DRESS MAKI NG M f Many interesting experiences andvaluable practical information is derived from this course. It includes the techniques of basic sewing procedure which includes pattern construction, the study of color and texture, textile fibers, weaves and designs. The students are given a chance to create original designs using fitting techniques related to smart styling. f

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FOOD TRADES The food trades department offers train- ing in commercial food preparation for high school students who expect to be working within this area in hotels and restaurants after graduation from high school. The student who majors ln this field learns baking, meat cutting, salad pre- paration, and store room operation. Our school is very proud of its new cafeteria which is located in thebase- ment of the Business Division. It was opened during the second semester under the co-supervision of Warren C. Golson, Food Trades instructor, and Richard Schulz, chef. lt is estimated that each day two hundred teachers and students enjoy the delicious food which is pre- pared and served by the students enrolled in the class. REFRIGERATION This course is designed to qualify students to assume responsible positions within the areas of domestic and commercial equipment, marine repair and maintenance and unit air conditioning. The course is limited to just those who are already in this field, and to those who expect employment in this area upon graduation from high school. Many of ihe refrigeration problems are related to the fishing industry in the San DieQ0 afea-