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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-06-26, Page 28Page 28 Times -Advocate, June 26, 1991 .SPECIAL. FFATI- F. Education system turning back to trades By Ray Lewis Even though the students are gone for another summer, the halls of South Huron District High School are far from quiet. With marks needed for university ever increasing, and the job market tight, people are trying to find a sil- ver lining. This year, basic tuition at West- ern is 52,109.41. Tack on rent, utilities, mileage, books, cuts in government funding, fewer sum- mer jobs and a long search for jobs in the end by graduates, and the university route doesn't look as healthy as it once did. Everyone hopes for their child to enter university. At South Huron, a very high percentage of students who enter grade nine enroll in ad- vanced courses. But there is a big difference betweenup blicc percep- tion and reality, .atinonly about 30 percent of high school. students actually go on to universi- According to Jim Gladding, tech- nical director for South Huron, by die year 2,000. 85 percent of jobs wont require a BA. In an attempt to find a silver lining, the educa- tion system is once again turning back to the trades. "High schools are getting more involved with the trades," said Jim Workman, South Huron assistant technical director. "Because that's the way of the future." The government has begun fund- ing of several projects, in order to both to and integtechnical pogams.prpatpe�ex ximate- ly $200,0M has allocating for each school, and while it won't buy a lot, it's a good start. At South Huron; the Board of Education has spent S99,400 on physical changes to the auto shop. An outdoor canopy has been added to store cars and equipment, pro- viding more space inside and a sheltered area outside so students don't have to work in inclement weather. In addition, a mezzanine is being where sheet metal vitidc_anding can be incorpo- rated into the auto shop. 'The ministry has also decreed that we should now only have cer- tain shops," said Workman. "But the idea of integration will help to give students a broader base, be- cause that's what employers want." In what was once electricity, sen- ior students are now learning more electronics. The junior grades still do a lot of electricity, but as teacher Bill Payette points out, it's difficult to work in terms of house wiring in a shop setting. "The theory of electronics is easi- er to teach than electricity," said Payette. "And it's more useful." Over the next couple years the shop will be getting into more broad-based communications tech - nology. Students will learn more about electronics, but rather than just hardware they will learn com- puter technology, audio, video, lighting and sound for theatre pro- ductions, photography for year- book, graphic arts and desktop pub- lishing. It will become a kind of electronic media facility, much more useful to the stridents' future needs. In the forma machine shop, the same principles hold true. Weld- ing, machine and drafting will all be combined to form manufactur- ing technology where students will learn assembly line production, by taking an idea right from the begin- ning and completing a whole pro- ject on it "The idea is we're showing peo- ple how toa product, de- sign it, male assemble it and the whole works," says Workman. Next door, a high-tech lab will be set up with computers, which will be integrated with the manufactur- ing labs to provide an almost self- sufficient shop. Computerized milling machines and the CAI) pro- gram have been added. CAD stands for computerized assisted drafting and is taught by Workman. In fact, Workman has been chosen by the Board of Education as the teacher responsible for teaching this new technology to the teachers. One of the technical department's major projects this year, definitely illustrates this self-sufficiency and integration. In cooperation with the new Phoenix project, students used their time to construct playground equipment Drafting, machine shop and building construction students from grades 9-12 were all involved with the project, almost solely put together by the grade 11 construc- tion class. This year they even got a crack at pouring concrete. "Just stop and take a look at the people in this area who are success- ful ata trade," said Cladding. 'IUB operation is not just for boys either. The Ontario government hopes to attract more girls as well, with design and technology eventu- ally coming into play. If women ever wanted to enter the field, right now is the time to do it. Surprising to many, this year's top co-op stu- dent in a technical program was Cheryl King, a grade 12 student who took both grade 11 and 12 drafting, along with grade 10 build- ing construction. "Tradesmen are going to have to be far more flexible in the future than the are right now," said Clad- ding "Draftsmen are going to be- come dinosaurs." Perhaps after all these years of specialization, it's about time we fi- • nally got back to the basics. New technology - After etching a pattern into 'a copper plate, Scott Memer solders the ponents. Team work - The new playground equipment at the Phoenix Stage two Housing Project was entirely con- stnrcted and installed by students of the technical department at South Huron District High School. Picnic, and games highlight church outing By Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - Calvary United Church held the Sunday School picnic Sunday after the church ser- vice. Volleyball and games were played under the direction of Su- perintendent Ginger Weber. The other teachers, Donna Hoffman, Kim Hoffman, Valerie Ford and Anmarie Hoffman barbecued hot dogs. Monday, June 17, two delegates, Kathryn Becker and Edith Baker attended the London Area W.I. workshop for public relations offi- cers and program co-ordinators at Centralia College. Saturday, the marine of Travis Davis and Sherry S was sol- emnized in Goderich. Their atten- dants were Rick Dillion and Tra- cey Davis. Reception was held on the lawn of Joan and Frank Leish- man, Dashwood Saturday dinner guests with Har- ry and Maud Hoffman were Gor- don and Shirley Hewitt of Colling- wood along with Tom and Isobel McKay of Sarasota, Florida. The McKays' have recently sold their summer home at Sunset Cove near Si. Joseph's. Shirley, Isobel and Maud are close friends from when they worked together in the Actuarial Department of London Life several years ago. Zion -Lutheran Ladies Guild held their June meeting at the Bluewater Rest Home. The entertainment for the month- ly birthday party was the junior choir singing under the direction of Jill Stojicovic. A violin solo was performed by Heather Keller, ac- companied by JoAnn Maguire at Shlp ka by Annie Morenz SHIPKA - The annual Webb re- union picnic was held last Saturday at Dashwood open air pavilion. These Webbs are the maternal grandparents of the Russells in the area. There was about 70 in attendance coming from areas of Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Si. Catha- rines, Strathroy, Comm, Dashwood and Shipka. Russells attending from this area were Doug and Ann, Bruce and Judy, Don and Ann and their families also Kathy (Russell) Plaine and Rick and family, Strath- roy, Tom and Rosanne Russell and family of Coram and Cliff and Vel- ma Russell of Dashwood. 7 Oldest in attendance was Art Webb, 91 years of Strathroy and youngest was Justine Plaine. The heavy rain and wind storm that swept the area last Saturday night sent the families scrambling for cover, .until the storm ceased, and they could have their supper. Personals Ken Baker, along with relatives, Orval and Mae Schilbe of Thames - ford, Bob and Marg Reid, Varna, Jake and Elsie Roder of Bayfield and Emma Schilbe of Zurich, spent the weekend in Trenton visiting with Les and Beatrice Locke. They all travelled down together in Or- val's camper van. Stephen Geri err °+"' •- uates Glad grads - Stephen Central Public School heli its graduation ceremony on Monday. Graduates in the front row are, lett, Kelly Hoffman, Karen Lovie, Amy Rader, Linda Labreche, Heather Wragg, Gabrielle Al- len, Sarah Beatty, Leanne Dundas, and Jocelyn Dunn. Standing in second row are Principal Siertsema, Janelle Gallen, Julie Weber, Cathy Wagner, Jeni Pfaff, Robin Pavlick, Lisa Eagleson, Tracy Mason, Lisa Morlock, and Mr. Lawrence. Standing in third row are Mr. Brand, Cory Eveland, Blake Schade, Ryan Taylor, Jeff Armstrong, Cam Eveland, Trevor Struth, Jeny Bierling and Jay Schultz. In back from left are Dave Obre, Derick Rader, Shawn McCurdy, Chad Pickering, Kevin Payne, Andy Palmer, Cern Sweiger, Bill Connor, Todd Merlin, Dan Gielnik, and Chad Bennewies. Missing is Wanda Sanders. r the Gifts given to the residents and cake and ice cream served by group I conveners, Dorothy Van- dahl and Nancy Rader. President, Jill Stojkovic conduct- ed the short business meeting. She reminded everyone about the Praise Choir from Rochester, N.Y. August 10, 7:30 p.m. Altar guild for June is Elaine Dinars and Gloria Bierling. Just received an update on the 20th year of Friedsburg day. Ruth Ann Meaner announced the theme "Remember When -- " and invites everyone to participate in the pa- rade, dances, games, horse show, �y display or sponsor a girl for Miss Friedsburg Queen. Get involved. Also, Sunday August 4 the church service will be held at pavil- lion. Rob Hoffman graduated from El- egance School of Modelling and was awarded male model of 1991. He has subsequently signed with Elmer Olsen models, Toronto. Dashwood and area men's and la- dies slo-pitch had a mixed fun night game June 132. The winners of the draw were: first prize, Richard Hoogstra, Mt Brydges, second, Mark Ryan and John Rempel both of Dashwood. Murray and Ann Reid returned from two weeks vacation with Mur - ray's brother-in-law, Albert Wie- necke in Langley, B.C. They toured Vancouver Island and other inter- esting sites. Hope Schein of Boston is spend- ing a week with her sister and hus- band Ann and Murray Reid. Staffa by Roberta Templeman STAFFA - Marjorie Drake, Staf- fa, Aileen Scott, Mitchell, Bernice Armstrong, Seaforth and Doris Miller, Exeter, enjoyed a few days holiday at the Pinery. A large crowd attended the buck and doe for Wanda Marlyn and Paul VanBakel at the Dublin Pavil- ion Friday evening. Many from this community were guests at the wedding and reception of Mike and Connie Finlayson on Saturday. Congratulations to Mike and Connie. South Hibbert Tee -ball members and leaders wish Angie Docking a speedy recovery. SUMMER SWIM & FITNESS PROGRAM Starts Monday, July 2 at Vanastra Recreation Centre To Register Call (2 miles south of Clinton) 482ui3544 WE ARE YOUR EXETER AREA AIR CONDITIONING HEADQUARTERS We supply and Install For a FREE estimate call Kevin today TOWN & COUNTRY HOME COMFORT 235.2032 • R, • • •