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About The Grantonian (Portland, Ore.) 19??-???? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1969)
2 THE GRANTONIAN November 21, 1969 VWE aids work-seekers “The Vocational Work Expert ence program is a Man-Power development. Its purpose is to try and prepare individuals for a smooth and orderly transition into the world of work.” This was the explanation given by James O’Gara, the Director of Vocational Education, about the VWE program. GOING ON for three years now, Grant has been a part of the program. Dutch Kawasoe and Charles Randolph are the co-ordinators this year; they help students find employment. Tektronix, a large industrial plant, employs a large percent age of our students and buses YOU NEED AN EXTRA SNAPPY GIFT? Get a Speidel Watch Band from $4.95 tyamdma í H and W ork of E lderly DUTCH VILLAGE —WORK OF PEOPLE 62 OR OVER SOLD ON CONSIGNMENT Jewelers 4047 N.E. Sandy them back and forth. Numerous students are also employed at other large plant, the Bush Gar den, and other places. They are employed for jobs such as work ing on circuit boards, an assem bly line, working as a mechanic, or using typing, clerical and sec retarial skills. Basic needs of the program are: 1) developing habits and at titudes acceptable in the world of work, 2) regular attendance at the job, aand 3) production— the amount of work, time and effort produced. EVALUATIONS ABOUT the student’s skills and working abil ity are made at both the school and the place where he is em ployed. George Kalman, former Grant counselor and now the Super visor of Service Occupation and Work Experience Program, stat ed, “We find work for the best interest of the student and deter mine the best course of action, Call for Information 282-5801 4211 N.E. Broadway Oregon’s Largest 284-4898 Exclusive Dealer for the individual.” WHEN A student finds a job, he must then have a Work Per mit and a Social Security num ber. Forms for both of these are available in the Work Experi ence office here. To get a work permit once you find a job, the student must have his prospec tive employer fill out the back side, have his parents sign it and he must fill out the top part himself. It then must be taken down to the State Bureau of La bor along with his Birth Certifi cate, and he must be registered there. Junior Joe Payton explained his views on the work program: “I feel that this Vocational Work Experience helps people for bet ter jobs and more experience. For instance, I got my Tektronix job from the job I had this past summer. The experience helps.” Secretary for Mr. Kawasoe and Mr. Randolph, Mrs. Pat Mc Avoy, commented, “This pro gram is really great. A lot of the kids cut their hair and went back to being blue collar work ers, and doing something good. Most of the businessmen they work for welcome these workers with open hearts.” IMMEDIATE OPENINGS MEN STUDENTS Fred Schwary's TV and Home Furnishings $300 guaranteed for 11 weeks Part-time Work Also Some Full-time Openings Call Today: 233-5884 “NOBODY BEATS A FRED SCHWARY DEAL” 10302 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Phone 254-6553 Be a Nut. Home made candies; freshly roasted, butter ed and salted nuts. Many gift ideas LOYD CENTER BLACK STUDENT UNION officers are, from left to right, bot tom row: Lillian Sevier, junior rep; Liz Taylor, sophomore rep; Linda Hines, senior rep; and Robbye Bowles, sophomore rep. Top row: Michael Avery, advisor; Ernestine Stone, junior rep; Artie Wilson, president; DeAnne Hamilton, freshman rep; Ter ry Pay ton, vice-president; Patsi Andrews, sophomore rep; Karen Robinson, freshman rep; and James Hurst, senior rep. Not pictured are Jackie Chinn, treasurer, and Valerie Powe secretary. Black Student Union elects officers; aims, solutions given “The primary goal of the Black Student Union is to achieve a full and equal under standing among all students at Grant High School,” explained Mr. Michael Avery, advisor of BSU. “IN OUR changing times it is vital that students be given the oppotrunity to express their ideas and learn to carefully lis ten to the ideas of others. The BSU intends to give voice to the ideas and goals of every Black student at Grant.” BSU HAS recently elected of ficers for the coming year. Elect ed to the office of president is Artie Wilson; vice president, Terry Payton; secretary, Valerie Powe; and treasurer, Jackie Chinn. SERVING AS senior reps are James Hurst and Linda Hines; junior reps are Lillian Sevier and Ernestine Stone; sophomore reps are Robbye Bowles, Patsy Andrews, and Liz Taylor; and freshman reps are Karen Robin son and DeAnne Hamilton. “What can the Black Student do?” Mr. Avery asked. Answer ing his own question, he replied, “He can take pride in himself, his group and his school. All stu dents can accept each person as an individual: all can refrain from general statements and at titudes making a judgment re garding each situation separate ly. Black students can be aware of the fellow student who need ■ ßruce dCuzacL Presents Turkey of the Week HAPPY THANKSGIVING ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiiimiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiii* Ê s INTEGRITY.. RELIABILITY I ^¿partait içof nx. finii aue 3501 N.E. BROADWAY 288-5528 a Jprom their help and concern; they can become involved in all of the op portunities at Grant to express his views and abilities. He can focus on his future carefully and work hard to make it happen, and he can work hard to make his years at Grant a stepping stone to future success. “To make it work, you have to work,” Mr. Avery concluded. BETTY SMITH - Manager e Cinnamon € 1637 N.E. 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