Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Economics Is A Necessity Home Economics helps to prepare a girl for her future. There are many courses offered to the individual in this field. Every girl has the opportunity to take a class in sewing where she learns how to select a pat- tern and to follow it to produce the garment of her choice. The latest styles and newest designs are taught. Girls Jearn what clothes are best suited for them. It is no wonder that the girls are Sewing by hand is an important step in making a garment that fits well. Left to right: Mrs. B. Tillotson, clothing teacher; Mrs. Thompson, foods teacher. proud of their clothes which they model in the clothing-class-sponsored fashion show each year. Food classes are also popular at A.H.S., be- cause a girl’s future success is made more secure by a good knowledge of cooking. The art of fol- lowing a recipe correctly and with succulent re- sults, is taught as are the proper table settings; and (perhaps most important) the knack of be- ing a charming hostess. Foods class candid — Good enough to eat!

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The Business Future Looks Promising 4 BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TEACHERS—Left to right: Mrs. J. Van Ogtrop, Mrs. S. Patty, Mr. C. Van Sickle, Mrs. M. Lauck, Mr. M. Alvord, Mr. Fee. The Business Education Department of Ala- meda High School offers such courses as book- keeping, secretarial work, clerical work, office jobs, and stenographic work. Students who avail themselves of these courses find them helpful in all vocations. There is an excellent staff of teach- ers who are always willing to help the students with their work. [The business course includes such subjects as typing, business machines, office practice, and transcription of dictation. These classes prepare the students participating in them for the future and offer many fine points in secretarial work. Ihe course of dictation transcription actually takes two periods, one for taking notes and the other for typing. A typing course is useful for students, both college-bound or business-bound. Excellent training and opportunity are pro- vided for students taking advantage of the courses offered in the Business Education De- partment at Alameda High School. Commerciol-Ed candid — Punch, punch, pull

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The Fine Arts Add a Touch of Completeness — oN wi) Lag 5 - w FINE ARTS TEACHERS—Left to right: Mr. L. Sisler, drama; Mrs. D. Layton, art; Mr. C. Hanson, orchestra: Mrs. C. Cederleaf, vocal; Mr. D. Vinceguerra, band; Miss E. Reichmuth, art. Ul! 1s swished across new canvas. ‘lhe orches- tra rehearses daily. The band swings into a new song. The choir room swells with beautiful tones from the choirs. The curtain rises, the stage is set and the drama begins. The door to the crafts room is thrown open and there before you are busy hands at work, each trying to produce his own masterpiece. What is all this hubhub? It is the Fine Arts Department. Every day, skilled, experienced teachers pass on their knowleage vo future artists, craftsmen, vocalists, and actors. Once or twice a year all these departments will join forces and put on a magnificent program ror you. They work all year so that this years pro- gram will be better than last year’s. Everyone at- tending Alameda High School is in one way or another connected with the Fine Arts Depart- ment. The students of the pottery class are busy creating various shapes of vases and bowls.