Gillespie High School - Gillespian Yearbook (Gillespie, IL)

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BUSINESS EDUCATION serves a dual purpose: it not only serves as a preparation for employment upon graduation, but it also provides a means in income for those who want to help themselves financially while they are furthering their education. Mrs. Hribernik Mrs. Tenikat Ed wonders who moved the 2-key. BUSINESS EDUCATION Mrs. Kathryn Hribernik, who received her Bachelor of Education degree at Eastern Illinois University,teaches bookkeeping and Typing I. TYPING I is taken by almost all high school students, often for personal use. Bookkeeping serves as an introduction to the systematic keeping of records for business. Mrs. Madeline Tenikat, who received her Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois, instructs classes in Shorthand 1 II, Typing II, and clerical office practice. In addition to typing, clerical office practice includes the use of office machines, various filing systems, and data-processing practices. Shorthand is often taken by the college-bound student for note-taking. The advanced commerical courses continue the preparation of students for immediate employment in the business world. Jo Ann mulls over a problem in typing, while Mariann speeds ahead. 18

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Mr. Easton Mr. Palishen Mr. Sutton THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS program prepares students for employment after graduation by giving students basic instruction in the skills and tools of industry. Mr. Andrew Easton received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University. He instructs classes in Woodshop I II. Mr. Easton is also football line coach, junior-varsity basketball coach, and track coach. Mr. Harold Palishen also attended Eastern Illinois University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He teaches general shop to freshmen and coaches at Benld. Mr. George Sutton holds his Bachelor of Science degree form Western Illinois University. He teaches mechanical and engineering drawing and the metal shop courses. Mr. Sutton is pictured below at work on a lathe.

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Mrs. Btngman Mr. Sexton Miss Konnecker Mr. Shoop PHYSICAL EDUCATION Girls' basketball can get hectic. AskStarla and Jeanne; better yet ask Dorris, the ref . PHYSICAL EDUCATION is as important as mental and moral education. You cannot learn if you are ill, and knowledge profits you little if you cannot use it. Mrs. Juanita Bingman, who teaches girls'physica 1 education classes in Ben Id, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. Miss Martha Konnecker, who teaches girls’ P.E. in Gillespie, also holds a Bachelors degree from Southern. Both Mrs. Bingman and Miss Konnecker advise the cheerleaders and sponsor the Girls' Athletic Associations at their respective schools. Mr. Russell Sexton, Jr. holds a Master of Science from Southern Illinois University and teaches world history and boys' P.E. in Gillespie. Mr. Lawrence Shoop, who has a Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University, teaches boys' P.E. and coaches freshman sports. 19