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Sophomore David Arp and
Freshman Chad Boomgaarden chat with
Sophomore Caleb Anderson as he builds a
birdhouse to attract birds to his yard. (5. A!u-
Areas ProgresS
konis)

· -mike segreto-
Computer technology con- were some of the spring com-
tinued to spill into the Industrial petitions entered.
Arts areas. Only two IBM com- According to Franke, each
patibles were in operation this year they have a number of
year, but more (number and students who excel in competi-
kind are uncertain) will be tion. Students decided on their
added next year. own which project they
Computerized equipment wanted to build. Then the
was used in drafting and me- teacher decided whether or
tals. "Students could apply not there is enough time to
computer use with practical complete the project. He also
applications," said Depart- said, "At completion, the stu-
ment Head George Franke. dents were satisfied with their
Metals Teacher Dan Craney project only if they are consci-
said , "They intend to use com- entious!"
puterized machines in the fu- In addition to competitions,
ture. These machines gave stu- the department also discussed
dents more understanding in changes in the ninth grade pro-
the area of metals and plastics. gram. The y proposed chang-
These machines enabled stu- ing the current quarter classes
dents to produce injection to semester for next year. e
molds.
Metropolitan Omaha, Build-
er's Association, Peru State
College Industrial Association,
and Goodland Kansas Drafting

Sometimes students build Junior Tanya Wright gets
projects to suit their own needs. advice from Architectural Drawing
This was the case with Freshman Kyle Teacher Bob Trauernichtas. She works
Norman as he builds a poster frame to on the first stages of a blueprint. (5. Alu-
frame one of his own posters. (5. Alu- konis)
konis)
Junior Brant Dunaway
sharpens tool bits b y grinding
In metals class, Senior Mike Bus- them. (5. Alukonis)
enbark learns how to work on his oxy /
gas welding skills . (5. Alukonis)

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