Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (West Lawn, PA)

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How do you like it? Mr. W, Brumboch asks Mr. AII shook up about the answers, Karen Koch and Norine W, Guistewite, Mr. D. Schwenk, and Mr. P. Amer. Weidman scan the questions asked at a driving examination. Driver Education Training Produces Skilled, Safe Drivers To produce skilled, safe, courte- ous drivers is the aim of Wilson's driver education department. Each student is required to take the driv- er education course in his junior year. In these classes, the pupils discuss good vehicular conduct, proper driving habits and proced- ures, and problems pertinent to modern transportation. In addition, they have the privi- lege of participating in the behind- the-wheel training program. When the student acquires enough skill, he is taken for his driver's test. 5 i Good Driving Habits lnculcated in Class and Auto This group of e-ieventh grade girls in driver education class listens to Mr. NNilliam Brumbach as he tells them about various parts ofthe automobile and their function. Now, please tell me what the signs at the bottom of the chart mean! the Corporal requests Karen, as he checks ta see whether her learner's permit is in proper order.

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Craft Is a Link Which Weds Scientific Methods. to Art While Mr. Schwenk sands down the cedar chest, James Lord, Merle Meckley, and Randy Schonour occupy them- selves with the construction of some additional parts. Mr. Schwenk provides the solutions to many prob- lems which arise in his mechanical drawing classes. Boys acquire manual skills with the aid ofthe industrial arts program which is of- fered them from grades seven to twelve. The boys learn to utilize their leisure time constructively. They develop skills in us- ing numerous tools and pieces of mach- inery in the wood shop. As they become more adept at handling the tools, they are able to construct attractive household furnishings such as lamp bases, coffee tables, stools, and cedar chests. The in- dustrial arts student receives a well- rounded background in manual skills and mechanical drawing. Inspectors, Mr. W. Brumbach and Mr, D, Schwenk, de- Just a little more sanding and then l shall be able to var- tect no defects in the finish of this modernistic table. nish it, David Wenger muses as he works on his project.

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Homekeepin Hearts Are Always Happiest Delicious! Mrs. E. Schenck and Miss A. Bast sample some cookies baked by their students, Gracious living, wise manage- ment, and relationships are the com- mon threads woven into home and family living taught by the home- making department. Home and fam- ily living is divided into six areas: Child Care and Guidance, Family Clothing, Family Health and Safe Living, Food for the Family, Housing for the Family, and Personal, Family and Community Relationships. Be- ginning with seventh grade these areas are developed throughout the junior high years and broadly elabor- ated upon by those who choose the vocational homemaking course. xi , 1 'issieaimw . .-619 Agnes Brightbill and Nancy Essig, recipients of the State Homemakers' Degree, deftly shape Christmas cookies for school board consumption. Mary Jane Pierce skillfully stitches on the 56 seam line. Will this garment become a bubble gown or a sheath dress for the Easter parade? There are several ways to wield a rolling pin! Barbara Strunk wields this one on dough as Vicki Lombardo and Patti Mattern offer advice. 20