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Show Ben Lomond Beacon, April 24, 1 980, Page 4 vocational skills, with the tremendous growth expected in industry here. By Nancy Lynn Krzton EDITORS NOTE: This the final story in a series on vocational education at Weber High School. Todays article looks at the future of ss He cited the case of a Weber High School graduate after who, receiving vocational training, got a job at Bertea Corp. and is now making over $20,000 a year at the age of 19. vocational education and the possibility that there will be increasingly limited funds. cs yr About 70 percent of all students in the Weber School District have taken at least one vocational class before they graduate from high school, according to district vocational director Ray a 35 SS f3 ":vr r- -: Jarrett. THe'INTERM : . MAJESTIC WALNUT FLINTLOCK 316x4x7 1st grade Simulated woodgrain on hardboard backing. CASTLE GOLD 316x4x8 2nd grade simulated on lauan plywood. Simulated woodgrain on lauan plywood. 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(77 5 FT (100 lbs.) 6 FT (117 ew B 98' 79' FT.S4S 8 69' . 2x4x8 ft. cedar stand and better 55 1x4-- 27" . . industrys demands. .36 Mrs. Feltman increasing in the past Although decade, the greater share of industrial growth has been in the Salt Lake City area, experts predict the growth will occur in northern Utah during the next ten years. they will have to have REDWOOD 33e ft. 1 x6-- t It. . . 1x4-- 6 rr; IT 3 rustic Hat top . does need a shot in the arm, said Weber High School job placement specialist Joanne Feltman. I think the kids kind of take it for granted. After they graduate and find they have no training, then they think, Oh, vocational training. Some kids, with support from home, realize something to rely on, and they seek training." Chris & Dicks FENCING! 2 a shop foreman as in being a college professor or high school principal. According to the Utah Foundation, at least 60,000 skilled workers will have to be imported to Utah during the next five years to meet education Vocational $79 649 $5 1 316x4x8 Yet there is still a need for students and parents to take vocational education more seriously, school personnel say. Thats a real success Mr. Jarrett story, I think the remarked. greatest deterrent in the past has been us as parents. We thought we were failures unless our kids our kids had more status. I think theres just as much status in being added, Some people think schools on the should focus proefessions. Well, not everyone is suited for professions. We have to help them, too. cr & The said. per capita spending has gone down due to in the increase enrollment. This year, because the state may not give Weber School District as much vocational money as was originally expected, the district is trying to adjust to a possible $25,000 shortfall. Mr. Jarrett said this means the schools will not be able to buy the new equipment he feels they need. Its not something we cannot get along without, he said, But its important that we keep abreast of new have and technology equipment comparable with industry. In the las! two years, weve bought very little new equipment, .due to the lacks of funds. Although Mr. Jarrett plans to ask for a ten percent increase this coming year over current the district Mr. Jarrett and other school officials hope they can help train people for these jobs in high school, but there are some problems. are for Vocations Mr. said everyone, Jarrett. Being a machinest is a respected vocation. You dont have to get dirty to be a The first problem may be money. There will be very few new vocational programs, Mr. Jarrett said. Our programs will remain pretty much status quo. an expanded to He said vocational funds from the state are being eaten up by an increasing machinist anymore. Our culture in Utah has kind of led kids away from skills vocational professional skills. The time has comp o look equally at the money available for other things. Weber High School will get shop area which should be ready by 1983, and the school district is expanding computer training in all three high schools next year, adding computers to each business department. Other priorities include improving the districts machine shop and elec- - By Nancy Lynn Krzton Students from Wahlquist Junior High got high marks at the Weber District German Festival held in END OF SEASON SALE San-drid- Junior High last week. m the German I level, Rebecca. Warner, Aaron Mills,,, and Dianne Taylor deceived Superior ratings in On MARCO CIRCULATOR &v - e: Zero lleaConce heat circulating built-i- n fireplace. &: C55 fc: DISCOUNTED W ODD & END F sS save.,9 fcS the Reading competition. In Poetry, Andrea Jensen and Bryan Taylor received Superior ratings, while Jan 74 DAMAGED Don Morgensen received a Superior rating, and Robert East and Tony Deaton got $199 &Up public will have a $J95 by of the presentation the WSC physics department showings Spring Skies, at 7 and 8. n Lingerie Specialty Shop 375 5th St. in Ogden 1 Tel. 393-221- Personalized Fit on all bras , Vasserette California Snowdon The Twins, Inc. Fancee Free and DIMENSION LUMBER AT DISCOUNT PRICES SPECIAL ON FULL UNIT LOAD ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. Forget-Me-N- li vocational courses had helped them in finding jobs by a vote of two to one. The survey indicated that of those who had taken vocational agriculture courses, 8 percent were now employed in a related field on a fulltime basis, and another 8 percent on a parttime basis. In business, 34 percent were in a related field portunities for vocational training while they have the chance. But as the old adage goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make him drink. Students and parents will have to become more aware of the importance of the training being offered before vocational education can reach its full potential. fulltime and 8 percent parttime. An additional 17 percent were being educated fulltime in a related field. The percentages were higher in the trades and industrial area, and in marketing. The figures tell me weve got a ways to go, that we Excellent ratings in the Impromptu category. Scott Davis was rated as Excellent in Spelling, and Bart DeVries and Clay were rated as Chugg Darin Hunsaker received a Superior rating, and Dina Chugg an Excellent one in Spelling. Dirk Lindeman was rated Excellent and Brian Edsinger Very Good in Impromptu. In the Talent Excellent in the Talent category, Tracia Bates competition. . received an Excellent mark. ; In German Bates and TPCS Tay lor j Finally, m German Izi, received Superior Ratings in Marjorie Child received a the Reading category. Superior rating and Connie Carling an Excellent one. Stacey Combe was rated Excellent. Rakelle Rowley was rated In Lovia Superior and Debra Dalton Poetry, McMickell and Nancy Excellent in Poetry, Connie Anderson received Superior Parke as Excellent in and Rakelle ratings, Mike Brown was Spelling, rated Excellent. Rowley Superior in Talent. IIp-Traci- j WHS girls place in DECA competition An anti-shoplifti- by Weber High School DECA Education (Distributive of Club America) Susan Price 9 1 972 - 8739 555 West 3500 South (1 Block East of Redwood Rd.) OPEN SUNDAYS 1 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. 825-- 1 666 I I Name: I j , State:. City: 8 ZsI dangers of shoplifting. Yes, I would like to subscribe to the only community newspaper exclusively serving North Ogden, Pleasant View, and Plain City. Address: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. Satin Sensations by Vassarette essay anf at area schools and held an assembly at the high school to explain the art contests 900 WEST ROY, UTAH 84067 TEL New a.m. to 7 p.m. 972-873- The girls conducted U mMter charge Open and Londy Smith won second place recently in the Utah DECA competition. The Ben Lomond BBBCDn fi 1 vocational classes in school showed that they felt their ot Lingerie Nursing Gowns Lounge Wear Accessories SwimWear THE WALL PANELING KINGS " 7 A recently completed survey of 1979 Weber High who took graduates Laramee, Carolyn Obray, Leslie Mahas. 5388 SOUTH Jenelleof 972-873- available at present. Students won awards in the DECA contest organized by Susan Price and Londy Smith. Left to right, top row, Cindy Eskelson, Janna Skinner, Marisa Hart, Jeff East. Bottom row, Elaine members VjTS, But were making some inroads. In marketing and in trades and industry, the number of Weber High graduates now in a related field exceeds 50 percent, according to the survey. Thats great to me, Mr. Jarrett said. If we reach 50 percent, I think thats a good program for high school. School vocational officials vow to keep emphasizing vocational education, and say they hope students will take advantage of the op- THESE WEBER HIGH project conducted '7 simply Mr. Jarrett said. Astronomical Well show you how to do it yourself and save money. I not Taylor, vice president, Jo Marie Taylor, secretary, TrishMesserly, historian. The REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN E5 havent arrived yet,, but the Society. chance to view numerous At 3 p.m. that day a special planets through telescopes display featuring various attend and various of telescopes will' be set film types and planetarium up between the two science presentations during buildings on the northeast National Astronomy Day corner of the WSC campus. April 26 at Weber State The WSC Ott Planetarium College. will feature two evening The event is DIMENSIONAL LUMBER & FENCING DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATIONS B are 26th Astronomy Dayandsetthe for Ogden Amateur BLACK AS LOW AS r programs, funds WAHLQUIST JUNIOR HIGH'S new student body officers are, left to right, Todd Chambers, president, Tod x4x4 FIREPLACE SETS DOORS g tronics 74x4x8 While Stock Lasts I ix was Harris contribution rated as Excellent. WE STOCK ASBESTOS 316x4x8 316x4x4 CABINETS H Director Ray Jarrett studies the latest job placement figures for Weber High graduates. Photo by Nancy Lynn Krzton. DISTRICT VOCATIONAL Wahlquist shines in German FIREPLACE SHOP KS students becoming involved in vocational education, he vocational budget of $1.2 million, he noted, Increases in salaries of teachers cut 42 LBS.), of vocational and by teacher salary increases. Because of the growing popularity in vocational education over the past decade, we now have a higher percentage of number students Mickie Kathie East y 1 Zip: Subscription Renewal Year 5.50 I 2 Years 9.00 PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Wn H FORM. ! |