Waterford High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Waterford, CT)

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With the Shi!! of His Hnnnh He Changes iz Thing of ntinfe to iz Thing for Main Practical Arts teach the student to plan and shape objects out of wood and metal. From nature's raw materials the student develops articles of practical value. The student also learns to build and repair increasingly complicated mechanical and electrical equipment. The student cares for and repairs the tools and machinery that are necessary to reach his productive goal from raw material to desired object. From the inception of the idea, through its visualization on the drawing board to its refinement as a finished product the student is guided by the capable hands of his in- structor. Girls learn to fulfill their roles as women in home economics classes. Nuitrition, budgeting, cooking, and sewing are developed. Family re- lations and marriage as a sociological institution are probed. The girls develop an awareness of their intrinsic worth and of the force they exert in man's creative endeavors. Left: The planning and finally giving of the Home Economics Christmas Party teaches student many skills useful in their later social life. Ahozfex Before the basic skills of sewing can begin, the machine must be threaded. MRS. DOROTHY MITCHELL: Boston U, B.S.g U Conng Home Economics. MRS. JANET SUL- LIVAN: U of Rhode Island, B.S.g U Conn, M.S.g Homemaking. 29

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WESLFY W. STOFFEL: Mitchell College, A.S.g Central State, B.S.g Fitchburg Teachers' College, M.A.g U of New Connecticut State, B.S.g U Conn, M.A.g XWoodworlcing, Driver I-Iampshireg U of Maineg Industrial Arts. JAINIFS LUSK: Education, Industrial Arts Department Chairman. FRANK Central Connecticut State College, B.S.g Electricityg Freshman ALLEGRFTTI: Mitchell College, A.S.g Central Connecticut Football and Freshman Baseball Coach. ? 'x V ' X C F .AWN Almzfe: David Lemanski drains oil from a car and-left: Charles Kripps works on a metal lathe. Practical Arts students are taught many skills which will enable them to take proper care of their machinery in later life. vi F -4

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Crab ball above, is a game played by boys Physical Education - classes. Students develop flexibility and fast reactions as well as having fun. A Strong Mina' In A Strong only In order for the mind to function well it must be sustained by a strong, healthy body. Physical Education aims at developing students' bodies in order to enhance the rest of the learning process. Along with developing strength and health, students learn discipline, coordination and sportsmanship. Team sports such as football, softball, basketball and field hockey develop cooperation and leadership. Gymnastics skills impart to students agility and coordination. Danc- ing gives the student a chance to develop social graces and increase self- confidence. Girls are schooled in posture and gracefulness, both necessary to poise and learning. Boys learn teamwork and develop stamina through a variety of sports. 30