George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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OUCII! Belinda Jared stands with her jumper on that she has made while Carol Sims pins it to fit. Sei we EXPERT AT VVORKI Richard Thomas works the ma- chine with fine technique. Vocational, home ec Preparing to be etlicient lioremakers, girls at Washington High School have a wide variety of electives to choose from in the Home Econo- mics field. Besides foods and clothing. arldrional selections may include home nursing or home rirxnagement. and also familv living which is a course on practical, everyday life attended by both girls and boys. These classes are designed to give students actual evneriences in preparing and running a home competently. For the male population are numerous In- dustrial Arts courses. Among these skill build- ers are electric shop. drafting. printing, machine shop. auto shop. and mechanical drawing. VVith the latest equipment and modern facilities, our Industrial Arts Department is better and more effective than ever before in training for future completing occupations in these fields. Boys these courses will find themselves in excellent positions to enter the ever-growing world of in- dustry upon graduation from high school.

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EYES ON THE COPY? The students in the typing I class are practicing the new fun- damentals learned. prepares for occupations The art department of Washington enables all students interested in art to enter almost ev- ery aspect of this iield. The department offers craft art, commercial art, lettering, jewelry, and advanced craft and art courses. The past year had brought honor and recognition to ma- ny Continentals. The students have displayed their projects at the Scholastic art Exhibit, the Hobby Show, the International School Art Pro- gram, and the All-City Art Exhibit. The Con- tinentals are proud of their blue ribbons, gold keys, and honorable mentions awarded to them. To the executive minded Continentals the business department offers the skills needed to compete in the complex business world. General business and business law acquaint the student with the basic understanding of acts,. statutes and policies. Salesmanship helps them to gain skills in selling. Typing, shorthand, bookkeep- ing and clercial practice give the student the practical experience needed for success in bus- iness. Honors are awarded in typing by certifi- cates and pins. Shorthand students receive 120 word pins for special recognition. FOOT IN THE DOOR!! Irene Helton demonstrates to the class the techniques of becoming a successful sales- man.

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l sw rf! Q' PARICNTS! These girls are preparing for the future as they learn to care for L1 home anfl fzunily in their Home Nursing Class. courses provide pupils with practical skills DEADLINE! The complicated machine which folds paper is run dili- gently by Jim Barker and Don Poole. 27 YUM! YUM Girls in the Home Economics Class luring in the Christmas spirit with clelivious Christmas cookies.