Greenwood High School - Under the Greenwood Tree Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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prepare students or industrial world Three members of the beginning typing class, Sara Harper, Loren Robinson, and Janet Avant, observe as Miss Spellman explains how to operate the du- plicating machine. Figures should be accurate in the business world, says Student- Teacher Hickman to Barry Krueger and Roberta Pohl in Economics Class. Allen Casey must be trying to convince the boys in the back of the room. JOHN DOMENY received his BS from Kansas State University and his M. Ed. from Missouri University. He super- vises in business and is in charge of Greenwood activity funds. With only two in the shorthand class, Jan Stev- enson and Mary Quinn find they 'receive a lot more attention and help from their student teach- er, Mrs. Bridges. 23

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XHEVESE TAKE THE iii? T James Tacke laughs at Paula Millsap as he finds out that her first timed writing has yielded only eight words per minute. Randy Williams and Cary Scroggins talk over ways to help her improve. Advanced typing students help type final copy for the yearbook, so Marilyn Williams explains to Roberta Pohl and Cathy Savage how it is to be done. I fziiqysyg Business courses Challenges of the business world were met by this yearis business students through hard work, determination, and long hours of indus- trious practice. Beginning typewriting was offered to those who wished to learn basic typewriting skills. Advanced typewriting was given for those who wished to further their skills and their knowl- edge in business procedures. Dictation and transcription were taught in shorthand to those desiringto learn to write rapidly and secure secretarial skills. Bookkeeping gave students a fundamental knowledge of record keeping. Production and the use of goods and services that people need to satisfy their wants were studied in economics. Legal aspects of business were explored in business law the second semester. LEOLA SPELLMAN is advisor to the yearbook staff and is supervisor of Business. She received her AB from Drury and her MS from Oklahoma State University. The necessity of a sense of humor is realized by Connie Bargo as Jamie Ward and Ed Mclimsey laugh at the mistakes in her bookkeeping assignment.

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Instrumental and F. BION McCURRY sponsors the Drum and Bugle Corps, Song Spinners, and is supervisor of Music. He received his BM from Central College of Fayette, his MA from Colorado State College, and his EdD from Missouri University. If the popularity of a school music program is judged by the participation, GreenWood's cer- tainly rates high. With the different phases that are offered, it is possible for everyone inter- ested to participate. The Senior High Chorus has the privileges of giving a Christmas program and entering the spring music festival. The Junior High Chorus sings in the Christmas program and for Baccalaureate. High school and elementary students may join Dr. McCurry's forty-piece hand. The band plays at theiliomecoming pep assembly and is entered in the music festival. This is the second year for an added music course, FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC. It is open to juniors and seniors. With both the vocal and instrumental assistance of his student teacher, Dr. McCurry prepares his Junior High Chorus for their next program.