East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

Page 31 text:

Commercial Because many students plan to enter the world of business upon graduation, East High School offers extensive training in commercial subjects to prepare them for this work. Introduction to Business, Typing, Stenography, Commercial Geography, Busi- ness lfnglish, Bookkeeping, and Commercial Law form this course. The commercial student usually takes Introduction to Business and Commercial Geography first. ln Introduction to Busi- ness, he is taught general business methods. while Commercial Geography acquaints him with conditions that affect the business world. The students continue with Typing and Bookkeeping. The forms of business, busi- ness transactions and their recording, finan- cial statements and their interpretation, are included in Bookkeeping. After learning the parts of a typewriter, and how to use it, the students are ready for Stenography. Further proficiency in typing and the use of shorthand is acquired in this course. During the last semester of stenography, students act as secretaries to the teachers, become acquainted with the machines used in ofhces, and obtain actual business practice. Business lfnglish and Commercial Law complete the course. Further training is given by the Girls' Commercial Club which provides interesting programs and speakers. i r' if Q l r 5 The advanced typing stu- dents are hard at work to finish those budgets on time. DEPARTMENTS A Vi f25.lO,' reads Vera Pfeiffer to Ruth Ricker who figures a trial hal- ance on the adding machine. ,V

Page 30 text:

DEPARTMENTS 'ni l XX X GX .ffl-Ej....m A Leone Gramley is explaining to jack Rossettcr how demand and supply determine market price. Social Science VVorld History, American History, Civics, Economics, and Commercial Geography are offered in the Social Science Department. Commercial Geography is taught with the purpose of familiarizing the student with the industries and products of the various countries. World History gives the student a world View point which every educated person should have. It is also a good background for American History, which makes the student appreciate his position as a citizen. Current events are given weekly to keep the students well informed on the news of the day. Extensive reading is carried on regu- larly, and the student is encouraged to listen to the radio for daily news reports. After studying Civics, which concerns the framework of our government, the student should he a more intelligent voter. Eco- nomics is the study of public finances and economic prohlems. ln Civics and Economics, the students are required to write papers on related topics. ln Civics and American History, the Government of Aurora is studied to ac- quaint the student with his local govern- ment and to impress upon him the value and the need of taxation. Through the cooperation of the Social Science, Language, and Science Depart- ments, and Parent 'lieachers' Association a projector was purchased this year. Veronica Negre shows Nlarjorie Ric h a 1' cl s o n where General Pershing made American History.

Page 32 text:

DEPARTMENTS V 0 .Q 'Y ..., I A casual visitor to the Sewing Depart- ment would not know which is which, but the Parkhurst twins tell us that Reta pins while Leta watches to see that it is done correctly. I-Iome Economics The Home Economics Department oHers courses in Foods, Clothing, Nursing, and Home Planning. It prepares girls for actual service in the home. ln the Foods classes, the girls learn the essentials of a balanced meal, the principles of serving, and economic methods of buying. Actual experience is received in preparing tasty, tempting dishes. During the year, teas and luncheons for various occasions are given. Immediate results are obtained from Clothing, for the garments made are attrac- tive. ltluch of the attractiveness can be attributed to the fact that the girls have learned which color combinations to wear, the texture, quality, price, and range of fabrics, and the appropriateness of the gar- ment. Each year the girls give a stvle show to exhibit what they have made. Four semesters of sewing are offered, giving the girls an opportunity to make the more diffi- cult garments as well as the simpler types. Nursing, a one-semester subject, teaches the girls first aid, and hygiene. The caring for children and the symptoms and treat- ment of various diseases are included. In Home Course, the girls learn how to manage a household eliiciently, how to arrange furniture and plan rooms economic- ally and attractively, what color schemes to employ, and how to distinguish the dif- ferent styles of architecture. Future cooks of Aurora have a lesson in mixing a spice cake.