Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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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.

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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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WILSON, KATHRYN B. Philosophy Northland College. Music 7 8 Senior High Glee Club, Music supervisor in grades, Jr. Chorus. NELSON, CARL E. B.A. Gustavus Adolphus. B. M. Ed. Northwestern University. ?th Grade, Junior Senior Band, Instrumental Class Lessons, Junior High Festival, Spring Music Festival. The seventh grade vocal and band groups combined talents at least once a month during the year. Miss Wilson, vocal instructor, and Mr. Nelson, Instrumental and band director, were In charge of the groups. Accompaniment records and the tape recorder were used extensively during the year in the music department. In order to acquaint senior band members with the music library, members sight-read one number each day. MUSIC