Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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Albert Rubis Ralph Sharp In the service COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT (Continued) Three very popular faculty members of Johnstown High School's Commercial Depart- ment have been called to the colors. And it is with great pride that we hand them over to Uncle Sam for the duration. Certainly, in every way, they will be a credit to their country. At present two of these gentlemen are in active service, and one is well on his way. The first member to leave this scrupulous department was Mr. Ralph Sharp, who at present holds the rank of Sergeant, and is stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is located with the clerical staff at this particular army post, and is associated with the medical corps. Hats off to Sergeant Sharp. The following year, February, 1944, Mr. Lemuel Fisher followed and is now stationed at Fort Monmouth, N. J. Mr. Fisher is specializing in being a clerk typist. Three cheers for a very fine former member of our faculty! If you have been anticipating the name of our last member let your ears lend them- selves to the name of Rubis. Better known as Patsy to his more intimate friends, Mr. Rubis has been a member of our faculty since 1936. Since that time he has served as assistant faculty manager, and later well deserved his promotion to full faculty manager. Before coming to the Johnstown High School Mr. Rubis earned a reputation for himself in excelling in both baseball and basketball at Susque- hanna University. When Frank Knox, late Secretary of the United States Navy, signed his com- mission for Lt. (J. G.) we were all more than elated. Mr. Rubis will report to Fort Schuyler, N. Y. for his in- doctrination course May 29. It is with the most sincere wishes that we say So- Long (not good-bye) to a regular fellow. Salute! ! !

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A subject aiding in the develop- ment of the personality is sales tech- nique. In this class the correct manner to use in approaching a customer is taught, and realistic demonstrations add to the interest of all concerned. Stress is placed on the necessity of having a well-rounded personality if one wishes to take his place in the business world. Miss Clarissa Hills, head of the commercial department, aids in locat- ing positions for many graduates through the placement service. At the present time many high school graduates are holding important secretarial positions in the commercial world. The demand for efficient workers in the various business fields is daily reaching a greater height. Alma I. Hughes Irene McKinney

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Marguerite Hinchman Helen Hinchman HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Whether it be autumn, winter, or spring, food and clothing are subjects vital to us all. This year Miss Helen Hinchman and Miss Marguerite Hinchman, directors of the Home Eco- nomics department of Johnstown High School, carried out a program emphasizing to all the necessity of a knowledge concerning foods and clothing. At the beginning of the year the cooking classes concentrated on the preserving of toma- toes, beans, and fruits then in season. Busy sewing classes, conducted by Miss Helen Hinchman, worked out an economical way to build up their particular wardrobe. At the middle of the year clothes and novelties were made for Christmas gifts. Throughout both semesters the girls were taught the correct and thrifty way to main- tain a household either in war or peacetime. Knowledge in this vein proved most essential, because the war has made changes in every home. An explanation of new methods being used, and an explanation of what may be expected in the post-war home made interesting classes. Mrs. Coulson and Miss Deemer, student teachers from Pennsylvania State College, took their practice work at the Johnstown High School in the Home Economics department.