T R Robinson High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Volunteers work in medicol clinics Nlrs. Marion Gray, registered nurse, directed the health aid class in gaining medical knowledge in class and in work experience. Five girls did volunteer work at Tampa General Hospital, while others worked at various dental of- fices and veterinary clinics. Between class activities, such as taking temperatures and giving first aid treatment, the class went on field trips to Tampa General, a veterinary clinic, and the Health De- partment. Students gained additional information from talks given by a dietitian and a spokesman on mental re- tardation. Various rescue devices were shown in a unique demonstration given by members of the Fire Rescue Squad. 41 Judy Ricks finds that patient Kim Williams has normal blood pressure. Lore 172 I Health-Aid Mrs. Gray shows the location of the tta Watson finds it difficult to put hospital corners on pillows. medulla on an anatomy chart.

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C Mrs. Lopez judges a contest for designing model room interiors. lndustriol Arts odds closs in crotts The Industrial Arts depart- ment began a new semester course, industrial crafts, giving the students a chance to use their creativity as well as skills developed in class. Girls outnumbered boys in the crafts class, an unusual occurrence in the Industrial Arts courses. Their project for the year was room planning and designing, with a contest ,, y ,ff f . .anew ln cold, sunny weather, Robert Jackson does his best drafting. Dave Bednar and Ken Hamilton hammer wood strips to make a string boat. being held to determine the best models. Winners were awarded atriptoDisneV World- The drafting classes con- structed a wide assortment of miniature houses in intricate detail tor year projects. Shop students tried their hands at practical woodwork- ing in making such items as hi-fi speakers, tie racks, and cedar hope chests. Cherryll Niblett carefully sands her nearly-completed peace sign. Industrial Arts! 177

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'W Shawn DiGangi Cuts hair for an apprehensive customer, Bernie Snyder. Customers 'weor' Cosmetology cart Added to the regular tasks of styling hair and giving man- icures and pedicures, this year the Cosmetology stu- dents sold Chrysanthemum Corsages for the homecoming game. All of the money made from this was to pay for the Costs of going to the State Cosmetology Convention which was held in April. Many of the students were qualified to work in beauty shops, such as Davy Hill, who styled wigs at Zayre. Many faculty and staff members fmale and femalei had regular appointments. While serving their customers in the school and Community, Cosmetology students ob- tained valuable experience. Davy Hill practices on a patient manikin, while Karen Hagan and Teresa Williams work on the real things. Cosmetology! 173