Taylor High School - Helio Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS The industrial arts program is an important part of the Taylor curricu- lum. The objectives of industrial arts are more than training potential elec- tricians or professional wood turners. Giving students a basic idea of the field to see if this is the kind of work they would enjoy is the primary goal in industrial arts teaching. When a student discovers a field he likes, he may continue with more advanced classes to refine skills. A wide range of classes is offered at Taylor. Courses include auto mechanics, electricity, metals, masonry . . . and, of course ... the ever popular woods class. 3H Larry Palmore gets a little advice from the expert. Dwayne Dunlap and Ron Depcw show off their trapezoid. Bill Parker fixes the cutting machine in printing class. no Industrial Arts

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During the second semester, a Young Author ' s Conference was held at Western High School. Dan Baldridge. Carol Bator, Terry Boes, Dana Corbit, Kathy Snyder, Chuck Tragesser, Keith Wilkins, Shiela Williams, Phil Wise, and Lori Whittaker were the Taylor High School students who participated. From that conference comes the following creative writing by Carol Bator. I am Gonoka. My name means crow, and that is what I am. Not an ordinary cornfield crow, mind you. I was born on a mystical, enchanted island far — But wait! I wasn ' t born; I was hatched. Oh well, that was a long time ago. Anyhow, I figure that if some old mouse can write some story called BEN AND ME, and get it published, I with my superior intelligence, should have no trouble at all. Besides, my mother was a troll woman called Gretchen. She was well known for story telling. 1 can still hear her in my mind as she begins a tale: Pffa[fal[rB]fi]ffg]|fgi( p p i[j tfi Jish iDepartment BEOWULF is being discussed in .Mrs. Fli- gor ' s English Literature class today. In a time very long ago. In a place very far away. Deep in a vast grassy meadow, The star-chaser was born one day, And by another name was known. Within him dwelt a restless soul; Which sought release when he was grown. It set for him a mighty goal. To leave the prisons of the past. And seek the secrets of each star. Then when the end should come at last, He will have traveled very far. Hear and heed this tale of his test, The song of the star-chaser ' s quest. His restless soul would have no sleep. The moonless sky was dark and deep. Lit only by those tiny lights; So very small and far away . . . The stars can speak, some men do say. What tales await these ears of mine? What power can bid the stars to shine; When all around is deathly dark? I listen for your call, and Hark! I hear your whispered shout, you speak! ' Come adventurer, come and seek . . . ' You guide the lost and lead the brave. Take me far from my father ' s grave, And bring me into lands unknown. All places where the wind has blown. But only death could bring him peace. For though he traveled place to place. From the past he found no release, Memories he could not erase. English 109

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Classes offered in the art depart- ment at Taylor are not for just any- one. To be completely successful in some, special artistic ability is neces- sary. Being an A student in other classes is no guarantee of success in art. Having talent is the key. Art has played an important role in cultural development throughout history. Whether a student likes sculpturing, sketching, or participating in any oth- er form of art, Taylor has courses which help students build basic artis- tic skills and appreciate the aesthetic values. . Art is nol all painting. How is this for unusual? Jay Criss paints his whatever with some stuff. Fine Arts Ill