Westville High School - Echo Yearbook (Westville, IN)

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And Mr. Hyde's capacious grin T hey leave to those who wish to win. The fitting dignity of Mr. Knoll They leave to Emma, who has none at all. Now if any name has had no mention, The Seniors' good will shall be their portion. May they have left footprints in Learning's Hall, That may help and guide you, one and all. e Manual Training As I went down the back stairs I thought I heard some extra noise. I paused a second and finally discovered that it was Harland Barnard driving a doll pin. He is taking Manual Training. I went down and looked in the door and noticed Lloyd Miller doing a very delicate piece of work on a sparrow trap. He can do this kind of work because of the extra light he has on the bench just in front of him. Earl Larsen is one of the old timers in the shop and he is always ready to help the shop progress. At present our class consists of thirteen boys, who are trying to learn what Manual Training really is. It signifies the systematic study of the theory and use of common tools. In our department we use only wood, but Manual Training is not limited to wood aloneg it takes in the use of metals, alloys, plastic materials and drawing, both free hand and mechanical. The cutting of fire wood or the handling of a pitchfork is not Manual Training, because they lack system and continuity, hence such cases are not termed Manual Training, It proves to be a far better thing than was even expected when it was begun. It serves as a developing school where pupils can discover their inborn capacities and lead them to the study of science, engineering, math- ematics or any of the practical arts. Manual Training is a new art of expression and gives the brain, hand and eye a chance to develop together. Each pupil is encouraged to make his own selection as to his proj ect, provided his selection is within his abil- ity. This is his chance to develop originality. We do not consider the amount of work done, but the quality, the attitude taken while in the shop and the natural ability that the use of common tools brings to light. Manual Training must not be thought of as being limited to boys, be- cause girls can get the same development, learn the care of wood and fur- niture which will be of use to them in future years. Manual Training for one year has the tendency to do the things men- tioned above. After that we try to introduce the principles of carpentry, cabinet making, etc., which leads to a trade, prepare for entrance into a trade school, or to aid in general the farm and home manual training needs.

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JUNIOR CLASS Lower row: Ulead from left to right!-Oscar Jarrell, Vernon Forbes, Edward Gill. Upper row-Esther Davidson, Mary Keel, Ruth Kelly, Grace Tiffany, Vera Powell.