Elmhurst High School - Anlibrum Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Using spare time wisely, junior Faith Reichle prac- tices shorthand. Junior Chris Landrigan works on his tabulation skills. Speaking about her own experiences, graduate Susan Spielman stresses to business students basic principles needed to succeed.

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A Passage Into the Career World Business classes were considered by some to be just ordinary classes, but to others they were a passage into the career world. Students became acquainted with accounting, typing, shorthand, record keeping, business law, clerical practice, and distributive marketing. Many different techniques were used to teach students skills and responsibili- ties. One such technique entitled Career Education was used by Mrs. Sharon Banks in her recordkeeping classes. Stu- dents were required to complete two career survey tests in order to discover what career best suited them. They were also given the opportunity to interview businessmen about their chosen field. The majority of students were placed on a one-day basis in co-operation with local business firms. The program lasted five weeks and was sponsored by the Junior League. The year was filled with various activi- ties which include former students returning to address the business classes to discuss their experiences in the business world. Field trips were also highlights when classes ventured to such places as the Fort Wayne Newspapers and local business firms. After completing various business courses, many students expressed confi- dence in themselves as qualified workers able to succeed in the business world.

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Mrs. Jane Hoylman keeps a watchful eye on senior Ken Stebing as he constructs a unique advertising layout in journalism class. As an English project, students work together in groups to obtain creative ideas.