Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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MEZZANO, JAMES JR. B. S. Stout Institute, Michigan State. Machine Shop, Drafting, Junior High Basketball Coach, Junior Class Sponsor. INDUSTRIAL ARTS 4 PETRANEK, PETER J. B.S. Northern Michigan College of Education, University of Minnesota (Graduate work). Woodwork, Drafting, Assistant Sophomore Sponsor. The Industrial Arts department is divided into three sections, namely: Draft- ing, Woodwork, and Metals. About 30 boys in grades 7 through 11 were enrolled in Drafting during the past year. This year s Drafting class had the distinction of having two girls as members. The Woodwork classes were directed by Mr. Petranek. Many useful and distinct pieces of furniture were made by the boys in his classes. Mr. Mezzano's Machine Shop classes were instructed In machine operations, forging, welding, and bench metal. For two evenings a week over a period of 12 weeks, the two shops were made available to adult classes.

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LATIN JOHNSON, BETTE REID B.A. River Falls Teachers1 College, College of St Scholastics, University of Minnesota English 10, Art 10, 11, 12, Assistant Junior Class Sponsor KELLY, ELIZABETH ANN B A. University of Chicago. 7th oth Grade English, Jr. High MCutf’, Assistant 8th Grade Sponsor grammar. A Latin magazine was published monthly as an extra curricular activity. Mrs. Butler, who resigned after the second marking period, was ably replaced by Mr. James A. Kott; he taught until Christmas and was replaced by Mr. Robert Pierick. The art department had a two-fold purpose: to give a basic program in the use of various mediums and materials; and to give each individual personal appreciation for the functional and beautiful. Art aptitude tests were given for the first time for level placement.

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DUFFIN, FRANCIS W. A. B. YYabash College, M.A. University of Iowa, Augustana College, University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Michigan State Noraal. 7th Grade Mathematics, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Senior High Student Council, Tennis Coach. GRIMM, JACK A.B. Northland College, 7th 8th Grade Mathematics, Driver's Education. flB CARR, VERNON J. A.B. Northern Michigan College of Education, M.A. University of Michigan. Grade Alge- bra, Plane Geometry, Physics, Assistant Football, Basketball and Track Coach, Assistant Junior Class Sponsor. MATHEMATICS Mathematics was taught by Mr. Carr, Mr. Grimm, and Mr. Duffin. The subjects taught were: plane geometry, physics, algebra 9 and mathematics 7 and 8. Mr. Carr's physics class studied simple physical concepts and laws, and had experiments along with mathematics. Laboratory work, films and visual aid were used to emphasise certain points. An assembly program was put on by the Drivers' Education class, supervised by Mr. Grimm, following the holidays; to help us maintain the importance of young drivers and their place in the motoring society of America.