Tampa Bay Tech High School - Titan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Carpentry Builds Vacation Cottage Building and construction is what Carpen- try is all about. Under the capable supervision of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Gmuer, students are educated in the technology of woods, working with various types of saws and pat- tern making. To enter this shop, srudents must possess a working knowledge of general math and the ability to make sketches and drawings. Students successfully completing this shop may seek employment as cabinet makers and carpenter ' s helpers. With experience, the stu- dent will become independent and may go into contracting. A three room Vacation Cottage, is Carpen- try ' s most important project of the year. Working in conjunction with some of the other shops, this dwelling will be completed by the end of the year. The cottage will be sold and the proceeds will go to reimburse the school. Special thanks go to Mr. Boyd Wilburn, Center Director, for obtaining the funds to finance the cottage. Willis Brinson hammers with skill Originally, a carpenter worked only with wood. Today, many struc- tures once made of wood now use other materials like plastics, glass and light metals.

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Skill and Accuracy Stressed in Business It was in 1867 that the first practi- cal typewriter was designed by Sholes, Glidden and Soule. It was patented in 1868. Sholes continued with experiments and in 1874. placed on the market a typewriter by Remington and Sons. Mrs. Sierra insists on accuracy, according to Brenda Sow- The expanding field of Business offers challenging and exciting work, along with opportunities for advancement for the busi- ness minded student. Good appearance, pos- ture and poise, as well as a pleasant personal- ity are just a few of the personal qualities ins- tilled in students seeking clerical or secretarial positions. Students learn the skills of typing, shorthand and office machines, along with bookkeeping techniques. Role playing as Secretary of the Week and the Work a Week program provide vital experience for students.

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The Adults of Tomorrow Begin in Child Care Friedrich Frdbel started the first kindergarten in Blankberg, Ger- many, in 1837. They were first called Infant Schools. Teaching in kindergartens had been regarded as charity. An early Stan for a delicious dinner. TBT not only welcomes big kids, but little ones, too, in the Child Care Center. Mrs. Gatlin and Mrs. Warren proficiently teach students all the necessary skills for Child Care over a two year period. Students are schooled in child development, different approaches to learning, music activities and in building a child care center. Upon graduation, students may become kindergarten or teacher aids, Head Start workers, and may qualify for numerous other positions related to this field. At Thanksgiving, the children helped pre- pare a dinner and Mr. Dixon was the guest of honor. They helped cook the food and set the table and make it a festive occasion for all. The children were also taught to make Christmas cookies for Santa, and lots of gifts for their friends. The most important prerequisite for stu- dents interested in Child Care is love, patience and understanding. Child Core 29