Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Crossroads Yearbook (Fennimore, WI)

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Second-year Ag. Mechanics, Section A, were; left to right: P. Landon, G. VanNatta, T. Thomas, D. McDonald, J. Stanek, C. Ludlum, C. Bratton, Mr. Bussan and A. Alt. Section B included: C. Elmer, R. Gordee, Mr. McNett, H. Riemanapp, R. Allen, J. Swantes, J. Morrow, H. Meir, W. Rose, D. McMahon, G. Lud- bury. Pictured to the left are some of the first-year Ag. Mechanics.. Left to right were: Mr. Marvin Case, T. Kieffer, P. Rood, S. Pitta, J. Bier- man and D. Biddick. 45 C. Ludlum looks on as a fellow classmate works on this tractor's tire.

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s. ran! .clv-ol;...oor .,, wanmouan w o i Firstvyear Ag. Mechanics, Group B were; left to right: R. Berg, J. Rowe, G. Danz, R. Rose, D. Conley, D. McMahon, K. Schneller, D. Reuter, M. Landon, S. Muldoon, G. Niemeyer, G. Freymiller, S. Jones, C. Mayne, B. Fox, and Mr. Marvin Case. Section B included: J. Bierman, T. Reeder, S. Pittz, P. Rood, J. McGuire, D. Biddick, R. Holland, D. Olson, T. Byrne, T. Kieffer, and Mr. Marvin Case The Agricultural Mechanics program is a two-year vocation- al diploma program which places emphasis on mechanical skills and related technical information as it is needed to perform these skills. Some areas of study include: farm machinery operation, shop practices, pre-delivery service, troubleshooting, repair and the proper procedures and safety in assembling, operating, and servicing farm equipment. As mechanical equipment for modern farming be- comes more complex, precise, and expensive, individual farmers can no longer repair and maintain all of their ma- chines. These Ag. Mechanics have learned to set up, diag- nose, repair and adjust all types of equipment which re- quire a thorough knowledge of testing devices to correctly calibrate and adjust complex sub'assemblies and equipment. 44

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Pictured Above: lst Row: E. Helbing, B. Logs- don, J. Gindt Instructori, J. Cornford, K. Checka. 2nd Row: A. Hbrner, D. Sheff, D. Schildgen, D. ReInBold. 3rd Row: J. Fleege, R.Ude1hoven, K. Fleege, G. LIndenBerg, D. Sime An auto mechanic must possess the mechanv ical aptitude and skill necessary to operate complex testing equipment and diagnose troubles in mechanical and electrical components and sub-assemblies. He must Be willing to learn and continually update himself to keep aBreast of technological advances in automotive engiv nearing. The students in the Automotive Mechanics program were taugB: the operation and repair . of engines and engine systems; power trains, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, acces- series. and comfort and convenience items. Much of the Instructional time was dev voted to troubleshooting and tuneeup. Pictured Below: B. Logsdon Pictured Above: 46 Pictured Above: J. Gindt, C. Shager and R. Dowling. 13: Row: B. Ginter, J. Walling, R. Kisting, J. Barrette, W. Granzaw; L. Schultz. 2nd Row: M. Murphy, P. Clark, J. Dowiing, G. Leeck, R. Dowling, C. Shager.