Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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Francis W. Duffin, Wayne D. Foster, Vernon J. Carr Mr. Duffin, Mr, Carr and Mr. Foster were the faculty members in the Mathematics Department. Mr. Duffin taught freshman algebra, advanced algebra and solid geometry. Seventh grade mathematics, algebra, and physics were taught by Mr. Carr. Mr. Foster taught eighth and ninth grade mathematics and classes in seventh and eighth grade Engliii. 11

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James Mezzano, Jr. Odessa L. Carlson Peter J. Petranek The Homeraaking Department, under the supervision of Miss Carlson, consists of classes In cooking and sewing. The girls also study child care, foods and nutrition, first aid and vocations. The three sections of the Industrial Arts Department were under the direction of Mr. Mezzano and Mr. Petranek. The woodwork class was directed by Mr. Petranek. The boys made things such as book cases, end tables, cedar chests and many other articles which are both decorative and useful. Mr. Mezzano taught drafting and machine shop. In drafting the students learned to make blueprints. In machine shop the boys learned about machines and how to use them. Mr. Mezzano also taught Drivers Training. 10

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H. W. Marshall, Gladys Leman In the Science Department of Wakefield High, Mrs. Leman taught first and second year Natural Science and Chemistry. Mr. Marshall taught the sciences in the seventh and eighth grades. In the seventh and eighth grade science classes the pupils received a sound foundation for practical science in everyday life and for further study in high school. The students in first year Biology, spent the year making a general study of science. During the second year a more detailed study of living things was made. 12