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

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The Many Skills of Homemaking Home Economics did not emerge as an independent science until approximately 60 years ago. Ellen H. Richards, pioneer of the home eco- nomics movement, formed the first home economics association in 1908 to promote the study of the subject in schools. P Bass with snaps Cooking and sewing are two basics learned in Home Economics. Mrs. Rogers and Miss Cheney teach the students courses in Family Living, Child Development, Food and Nutri- tion, and Textiles and Clothing. Home Economics is connected with the Child Care Shop, and efficiently prepares stu- dents with many necessary skills. One of the activities students in Home Ecomomics hold annually, is a Christmas tea for TBT ' s faculty and staff. Students learn to cook and sew and manage a home with grace and efficiency. M-M-M good! Mrs Rogers gives her sea] of apf

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Health Service Trains Nurses ' Aides It was the pioneer efforts of Flor- ence Nightingale in the mid-1800 ' s that brought about the recognition of nursing as a technical profession. S) stenotic training for nurses began in the last half of 19th century. In 1872 the first class of scientifically trained nurses was graduated in the United States. Debbie takes Gay ' s blood pressure. Health Service Aide is a new addition to the TBT shops. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Weissing make up the teaching team for the Health Service Aide Program. Neatness and honesty are musts to enter the field. Students are schooled in medical terminology, anatomy and psychology as well as basic aide proce- dures. After graduation and some additional training, students may become aides to regis- tered nurses, medical doctors, veterinarians and are eligible for other linking occupations. TBT ' s students had an active part in helping with the Health-O-Rama and will work in various health facilities to see what area of health interests them. Health Service Aide 35

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Trouble Shooting Taught in Industrial Electricity . ,UAi Lisa Goodson installs lighting circuit with Cindy Fox Manual dexterity and patience are two important qualities needed to enter the Indus- trial Electricity Shop. Students are well instructed in the proper use and care of elec- trical instruments and electrical theory by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Gumberavic. Those who can complete this three year course, may obtain an electrical apprentice- ship, as well as positions ranging from main- tenance electrician to electric motor repair- man. Teaching the student motor control instal- lation and troubleshooting is a vital part of Industrial Electricity. Mr Gumbarevi In 1600, William Gilbert described the electrification of many substances. As a result Gilbert is called the father of Modem Electricity. Mr Roberts discusses the care of porcelain f Industrial Electricity 37