Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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COMMERCIAL AND HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTS-TOP ROW, left to right: Mrs. Joanne Higbee, Clothing, Mr. Lee Jackson, Dictation and Transcription, Steno., Mrs. Marcella Lauck, Oitice Practice, Mrs. Sara Patty, Steno., Typing. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Einar Sorensen, Accounting, Mrs. Louise Thom, Clothing, Home Management, Mrs. Rita Thompson, Foods, Homemaking, Mrs. Josephine Van Ogtrop. Students Plan Careers In Cffice And Home The Courses oflered in the commercial department are of value to the college prep student as well as to the business student. A variety of skills is offered, but typing is basie. When a student decides on a business course, he usually takes typing. oflice practice, short- hand. accounting, and machine calculations. A few skilled students are plaeed in jobs upon graduation. All girls, whether they have a career or not, will some day become homemakers. The courses at A.H.S. are designed to help our girls to make a suc- Ottice practice students learn the operation of a mimeographing machine. cess of homemaking. ln foods classes the girls study nutrition and learn to cook meals as a unit. Home safety is also studied. The apartment is used for practical work in entertaining and housekeeping. 'l'he ability to sew adds much to good homemak- iugg sewing the girls learn to do beautifully in tht clothing classesg some even design their own crea- tions. llach term a fashion show is presented in co- operation with the l'.'l'.A. Students in a foods class study the modern way to cook. . 5 s i 5 . 5

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The sport of basketball promotes good, healthy sportsmanship and keeps students in top physical condition. Boys' physical education at Alameda High is a well-balanced program designed to build a solid character and to mold a sturdy body. Through healthy competition among them- selves, these boys learn the essentials of eo- operation and good sportsmanship. ln the varied sports program that is offered. boys can find the sport that suits them best. while sampling from among the other sports. The sports that are offered in the boys' physi- cal education program are volleyball, basket- ball, swimming, and touch football. A required course of hygiene and First aid is also included. Rugged exercise also forms a part of the curri- culum. Other sports such as track and baseball were eliminated from the P.E. program owing to the fact that our field was not available for use, but students next year will be able to take ad- vantage of these games when our field is re- opened. P.E. ls Pleasure With A Purpose The Girls' P.E. Department is divided into regular P.E. classes and Modern Dance. A variety of sports are enjoyed each semester, including such things as swimming, basketball, softball, hockey and speed-a-way. ln Modern Dance the girls work to improve their own dancing skills. They also study rhythm and compose dances. This year, for the first time. the Modern Dance classes, in co-operation with the music department, pre- sented a program for the Student Body. This training helps immensely in the development of poise and grace. The purpose of physical education is much more than the promotion of physical htness. P.li. gives a girl a chance to work with others in a group, as well as to develop her own skills. The Health lidueation program is also very important: the girls study personal hygiene. first aid and home nursing. Volleyball, one of many girls' sports offered, is a fast, active game enioyed by all.

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4 'fi w-9 OFFICE STAFF-TOP ROW, left to right: Mrs. Helen Arfsten, Book Room, Mrs. Kay Dahl, Attendance Office, Mr. Charles Geyer, Driver Edu- cationg Mrs. Inez Gingrich, Attendance Office, Miss Barbara Griggs, Asst. School Secretary. BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, School Secre- tary, Mrs. Elizabeth Hemrich, Librarian, Mrs. Kathleen Hunter, School Nurse, Mr. Al Lorenzana, Head Custodianp Mrs. Esther McCIara, School Bank. These People Are Vital To Our School This section of the book cannot be closed without a word about all these people whose motto is school service. The oflice staff works hard to help the ad- ministrators keep the school functioning smoothly. Mrs. Hemrich has charge of the library, which con- tains a good supply of books for reference work or pleasure reading. The text books and their care are the concern of Mrs. Arfsten, text book clerk. Nlr. Geyer instructs students in the fine points of driving as well as in basic mechanical operations. Mrs. Hunter, the school nurse, helps carry out the city health program. The rnany school productions pre- sented could not take place without the aid of the stage crew. Last but not least are the maintenance crew and the laundry staff which work to keep our school neat and clean. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT-FRONT ROW, left to right: H. Stvuizi, M. Anderson, L. Camper, F. Schuster, I. Stefani, E. Higby, E. Hagman. SECOND ROW: A. Lorenzana, Head Custodiang G. Schimer, R. Crocker, F. lackman, P. Eular. QP K' W'