Ambridge Area High School - Bridger Yearbook (Ambridge, PA)

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Angclus Iwanczyk Rose Kozak Carol Tyro, Marlene Tepsich, Sandy Shurnivay, and Shirley Krupski practice the correct operation of various business machines in office prnetiee class. Basic Courses in Commercial Subjects Mary McKeown Andrew Radi Future secretaries, bookkeepers, and office workers begin building a foundation for their careers by taking the commercial course while in high school. After graduation, students wishing to continue their education may apply for entrance to any of the area’s many fine business schools. Ambridge Area High School’s commercial department offers students adequate opportunity to prepare for positions in the business world. In addition to the basic skills of bookkeeping and secretarial work, the business training program advocates the development of wholesome attitudes toward work. Supplementing the conventional courses of typing, shorthand and bookkeeping are instruction in modern filing methods, switchboard operation, and the use of various business machines. A course in personal typing and notehand is available to conscientious academic students who wish to prepare for college work. Careful selection of courses and sufficient preparation in high school enables commercial graduates to obtain satisfying business occupations. Students in typing class develop their speed and improve accuracy nssith drills and practice exercises.

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Guidance Department Aids Student Planning Guidance counselors, Mr. Michael Beley and Miss Josephine Brogno, and school psychologist Mrs. Elsie Kac .mer helped all students who requested their services. The major task of the counseling staff was to advise students in planning their courses and their futures beyond graduation. Career books, pamphlets, films and college catalogues were available to interested students. Although most of the staff’s time was spent in counseling students, many hours were spent supervising and administering testing programs such as the I.Q. tests and the college boards. Prior to the fall term, they compiled class schedules for every student in the school. During the year, the Guidance Department made arrangements for representatives from many Western Pennsylvania colleges, universities, trade schools, and branches of the military service to speak to interested students. Mr. Michael Beley, listens attentively to a student’s question on available career opportunities. Checking her extensive library of pamphlets, Miss Josephine Brogno, guidance counselor selects information on Achievement Tests. Mrs. Elsie Keczmer, school psychologist, checks her files on the results of recent aptitude tests she administered. Guidance office secretary, Mrs. Pavlik, types a student’s transcript that •will be sent to the college of his choice.

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Beverly Wolff quizzes Edith Thomas and Anne Welsh on their knowledge of fs Spero Foundos reads from the text, Ruth shorthand brief forms. Kulik demonstrates her shorthand proficiency. Prepare Students for Careers In Business Before the hand of the watch quickly completes its circuit, Beth White strives to attain greater speed and accuracy. Mrs. Flemming helps Kathy Spear and Alex Klinsky learn fundamental business principles. By giving a classroom recitation, Paulette Antinopoulas helps students become accustomed to shorthand symbols.