Shelbyville High School - Squib Yearbook (Shelbyville, IN)

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Iohn Drew Doug Miller, Sonny Schnippel, Milford MtClory xxork busily in Mr Strawn's drafting class. ,9l'l WoJern llffkrkidolod WVe at SHS have a modern and spacious industrial arts department. The courses provide a knowledge in the op- eration of various tools and machines, and teach an ap- preciation for the techniques of industry. Pupils also learn safety habits and methods of organization which might aid them in any vocation. The class week is divided between textbook study and practical application. Drafting, also called mechanical drawing, is recom- mended for those planning careers in engineering or any other technological field. After the basic exploratory course, in which pupils may advance at individual speeds, students may enroll in Engineering Drawing and Architec- tural Drawing. Mr. Strawn, the instructor, hopes that Architectural Drawing may be expanded from the detailed planning of buildings to their actual construction. Advanced VVo0dworking and Furniture Making, also taught by Mr, Strawn, give experience to anyone contem- plating a vocation in carpentry or cabinet making. VVood- working is also a good hobby for one who likes to work with his hands. Students turn out several and varied pieces of furniture. Mr. Davies' students learn to operate an array of fore- boding machines in metal shop class after a few weeks of instruction. This course emphasizes coordination in handl- ing the tools, and could serve as preparation for a trade, These boys develop skills in wood working. Mike Hirschauer operates a modern machine in the metal ,I snop.

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Oh, I see says Mike McCalip as Miss XVilliams gives him an idea for an art project. Happy Holidays! This cheery snowman appeared in the showcase to brighten those oftentimes dreary December days. Lfdrf .ggfuclenfa me Creafiue jadnb Students exercised their creative talents in Miss NVilliams' art classes. This year she taught 100 students in her six classes. The beginning students practiced free hand drawing on live models. The lettering classes realized that the style must be appropriate to the product as they lettered posters and place cards. Vocational as well as domestic interests were satisfied as the layout and color scheme of a house were planned in the interior decorating course. Then in dress design class, the students learned the flattery of line and color combination in clothing. Design class was a planning ground for applied design class, and also a source of many SHS displays. First the pupils created unique designs, then they reproduced the designs on cerzunics, rugs, and baskets. Sue Ramsey watches as Fred Thomas creates an original design in advanced design class.

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Keith Theobald and Alton Adkins construct a hog crate in the agri- culture shop. gow relaare for jufure ucafiond Our vocational agriculture course offers on-the-job train- ing for employment in agriculture or related fields. This typc of work composes 40? of all available jobs according to SIIS instructor, Garnett NVinchester. During a three-year course in agriculture, the pupils spend two-thirds of all class time studying modern methods and new ideas. The remainder of the class time is dexioted to shop work and tours where the boys apply what they have learned. Considerable time is allowed for money- making and improvement projects. For instance, a student might choose to raise swine or to tune-upi' a tractor. Keeping records on these projects lends experience in or- ganizing data. FUTURE FARMERS The Future Farmers of America is a national organiza- tion for boys in vocational agriculture. Primarily it aims to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizen- ship in its members. Its motto Learning to dog Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to servei' carries a universal message. The club has official ritual, creed, emblem, and colors. Although FFA and 4-H Clubs are not affiliated, the two work on similar projects. This year our FFA participated in judging, demonstra- tions, and forestry and crop identifications. The finance committee again raised money by selling seeds. Officers for 1961-1962 were: president, Max McC0lleyg vice-president, Larry YVoodg secretary, Keith Theobaldg treasurer, Mike 1-line, reporter, Ken Clarkg and sentinel, Bill Carter. Row I. Mr. XVinchester, Mike Hine, Max McColley, Larry XVood, Keith Theobald, Alton Adkins. Row II. Don Jenkins, Marvin Powers, Larry Lee, Richard Foster, Rick Brown, Fred Bolunan, Larry Fox. ilu: f l ---sis