Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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On the Campus A view of the stage taken during the first day assembly shows the magnificent proscenium arch which domi¬ nates the auditorium. Three sets of curtains make it possible to change the size of the stage area. The greenhouse which adjoins the science depart¬ ment on the south side of the building is main¬ tained by the biology classes whose duties are to nurture and observe growing plants in their seasons. ABOVE: The fireplace in the main lobby is an inviting spot for students to congregate. BELOW: The bookstore is conveniently located near the cafeteria. It is open before school and during all lunch hours.

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The sparkling new cafeteria provides for three lunch lines. i The Earl B. Driver li¬ brary was named in honor of the former su¬ perintendent of schools of Washington Town¬ ship. The floor-to-ceiling windows give ample light to the main room which is adjoined by of¬ fices and workrooms.

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A Cincinnati milling machine is an important tool in the machine shop. It is used to cut metals, flatten surfaces, and cut drills. The auto mechanics shop is the proud possessor of two twin- post hoists. The room is also equipped with an underfloor exhaust removal system. Shops The department of Industrial Arts and Vocational Educa¬ tion is housed on the first floor in a separate wing on the north end of the main building. It includes the art depart¬ ment, two drafting rooms, the art metals shop, an elec¬ trical radio shop, a machine shop, an auto mechanics shop, a woodshop, a driver education classroom, a visual aids room and several conference rooms. A Powermatic planer in the woodshop is used to reduce the thickness of lumber. Its sawdust and shavings are carried overhead to an outside container by means of an exhaust system. The art department teaches ceramics as well as painting and drawing. The ceramics division includes modeling and potters’ wheels and an electric kiln.