Scotch Plains Fanwood High School - Culmen Yearbook (Scotch Plains, NJ)

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MICHAEL LAUTEN COGPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ED STUDENTS RECEIVE ON THE JOB TRAINING With encouragement from the success of last year's preliminary efforts, the Coopera- tive Industrial Education Program forged ahead with dramatic new steps to provide vo- cational training on the job. Students seriously interested in certain in- dustrial occupations were screened according to scholarship, aptitude, and ability by the N.J. Division of Employment Security, and were then placed in part-time jobs by Mr. Lauten of the faculty. A student's typical schedule involved regular classes in the morn- ing, and on the job training in the afternoon. Thus, it was possible for S.P.F.H.S. to offer training in many different occupations where the skills could not be developed in the class- room. Employers included numerous auto and machinery shops, several electronics firms, data processing centers, and a microwave factory. The students involved not only received credit towards graduation, but constant train- ing throughout the year and a steady income as well. The overwhelming success of this progressive program will certainly have bene- ficial and far-reaching effects on local indus- try and the community. Glen Palentchar develops his own long-playing record. - I Ralph DiFiore designs smoking lounge for S.P.F.H.S.

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS STUDENTS DEVELOP SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE in Walter Lestarchik displays his talents in wood-cutting. Aiming to increase interest and knowledge of various trades, the Industrial Arts Department has trained boys for future jobs in industry. In Mechanical Drawing, stu- dents developed skills in oblique, isometric, and multiple-view draft- ing, dimensioning and sectioning methods. Classes in Mechanical Drawing III began basic studies of Architectural Drafting, including design and construction techniques. With all types of manual and mechanized equipment, the shop courses gave students the oppor- tunity to learn a variety of crafts. Metal and Auto Shop classes were trained in new methods of metal machining and forming, and in Wood Shop cabinetmaking tech- niques were taught. The success of the department was indicated by the enthusiastic interest and participation of all those involved. Mechanical drawing is rewarding to girls as well as boys. Arlene Shults. RAYMOND L. MOORE ui 1. VITO CUPOLI . JK, ,,. JOHN GAYEWSKI RUSSELL HERBERT

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DAVID EVANS MELVIN J. FARBER ARNOLD NEUBERGER G. PRISNOCK X M il ARLEEN RESNICK I GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES DIRECTIO The objectives that the Guidance De- partment hopes to fulfill are to develop student initiative, responsibility, and self- directiong to help students recognize, un- derstand, meet and solve problems, to develop each individual,s ability to make decisions and choose goals wisely, and to assist the entire school staff by making a maximum contribution to the total educa- tional program. This role is an important one and the Guidance Department strives constantly to maintain and surpass these objectives. The department's services are varied: it provides aptitude, scholastic, and achieve- ment testing services, assistance and coun- seling are given to those studens who plan to go on to college, vocational school, other education, or employment, and all records of students' activities are collected and interpreted. The department is con- cerned With each student's total education, and, therefore, counselors are available to provide personal assistance at any time. Please let me graduate! Chris Blake, Mrs. Edler.