Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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A bulletin board entitled “Teen Job Opportunities” is discussed by Mr. Bernard Barnett and Mr. Robert Evans. Mr Neil Goodbread and Mr. Robert Young, business education teachers, review the commercial curriculum. Barbara Davey hears an explanation of the co-op program from Mr. Richard Fcussc, business education teacher and work coordinator. BUSINESS EDUCATION Edsel Ford High School’s commercial department, in addition to developing necessary competence for jobs, also em- phasizes the development of desirable personal and social traits. Some of these attitudes developed through the Business Education Department are those of char- acter building and citizenship. One fea- ture of this department is that it prepares students for many types of jobs. Classes in business and personal use typing, bookkeeping, retailing, office ma- chines, and office practice are offered to the students interested in the commercial field. From these courses, students re- ceive not only business knowledge but also practice in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic. The department is helpful to students, even after their graduation, through its program of locating jobs for graduates.

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The vocal section of the Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Phillip Mark, entertains the student body at the Thanksgiving Day assembly. MUSIC Mrs. Ruth Stolfo directs the cast of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.MS. Pinafore as the choir looks on. The Music Department offers the students at Edsel Ford High School not only a chance to de- velop their musical abilities but also an opportunity for wholesome enjoyment. Band is offered as a class at Edsel Ford, and it takes part in assem- blies and music programs. The band and the pep band perform during half-time intermissions at the football and basketball games. To students interested in vocal music, choir and ensemble are of- fered. Along with the knowledge of music absorbed by these music stu- dents during the year, they learn also to work cooperatively with one another and with their teachers. Mr. Eldon Scott. Edsel Ford's Kind and orchestra instructor, rehearses with the hand. 9

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Guidance counselors seated in the front row arc Mrs. Victoria Stock. Miss Norma Haddad, Mrs. Jan Flegle, Mrs. Barbara Carr, and Mrs. Almercne Kaufman. In the second row are Mr. Rudy Skodack, Mr. James Shader, Wallace Smith, Mr. Ford Haskins, and Mr. James Austin. GUIDANCE The Guidance Department at Edsel Ford is directly con- cerned with each student’s welfare. Students are bene- fited not only through the curriculum followed, but also by the understanding and in- dividual respect employed by their counselors. A typical field of study in the classes in human relations is that of mental states and processes in connection with human and animal behavior. This study is essential to a student’s un- derstanding of himself as well as others. In turn, this knowl- edge enables the young per- son to successfully adjust himself to his environment. The curriculum of this depart- ment includes a study of ca- reers as well as marriage and family living. In addition to this beneficial course of study, the counselors are always available to give of both time and effort in solving a stu- dent's problems. Mr. Wallace Smith, senior class counselor, assists Helen Buttigicg in deckling whether or not to make plans for college. Joan Buchholz is aided in her plans for the future by Mrs. Abncrcoc kuufiuan. HA chess counselor.