Collinsville High School - Kahokian Yearbook (Collinsville, IL)

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THE ARTS ARE EXPLORED AT C.H.S. For the creative CHS individual, there is a department especially designed for the development of his potential: the fine arts department. Under the direction of Mrs. Rhode Gibson, Mrs. Wanda Pirtle, and Mr. Irwin Brick, students work to perfect their talents in choral music, art, and band music, respectively. Speech work is coordinated by Miss Ruth Schmidt and Mr. Ivan Herring, while budding authors are guided by Miss Irene Meyer through her creative writing classes. Through its gifted performances, the arts department has brought much praise to CHS. Mr. Irwin Brick Mrs. Rhode Gibson Mr. Ivan Herring Mrs. Wanda Pirtle Miss Ruth Schmidt

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Miss Eva Renfro CHS COUNSELORS PLAN FUTURES WITH STUDENTS Helping to solve the multiple problems that confront students from day to day are the members of the counseling and guidance staff. Their patience and understanding have helped many smooth the difficulties they encounter. The three class counselors, Miss Eva Renfro, Miss Margaret Linder, and Mr. Harry Dearworth, senior, junior, and sophomore advisors, respectively, guide many of the activities of their classes. They administer testing programs, assist students in planning their schedules, and are willing to offer advice on vocational problems. Miss Margaret Linder Mr. Harry Dearworth

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 BUSINESS ED CLASSES FOR FUTURE JOBS Training students to take their places in the field of commerce are the teachers of the business education department. Through such courses as typing, shorthand, general business and office machines, students are equipped for careers as stenographers, secretaries, bookkeepers and such. Today's business world is highly competitive and a solid background is necessary to cope with its demands. This department makes every effort to help students prepare for these requirements.