Jordan Vocational High School - Red Jacket Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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BUSINESS EDUCATION “As business goes, so goes the world”— especially the world of Jordan. The busi- ness department is open to any student who wishes to participate in the various positions available in the workaday world. The main objective, naturally, is to edu- cate students in the skills of typewriting, shorthand, bookkeeping, office practice, transcription, and business machines. The teachers’ aim is to present to the students a realistic picture of the business world. Although some students do not desire to enter into vocational positions, it is possi- ble for them to increase their range of interests through enrichment courses which are offered to enable the outstanding students to continue to participate in the business program at Jordan. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis, Chairman Miss Vera Allen Mrs. Joan Frank Mrs. Nancy Josey Mrs. Patricia Farmer Mrs. Doris Reid Miss Angie Williams Miss Mamie Truett 22

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT What goes up must come down” is a well-known law of science and applies to birds, footballs, and grades. However, grades are not the most important ele- ments of the science courses offered at Jordan; rather, the experience and know- ledge gained from them. As well as regular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, special classes for the gifted students are avail- able. These include Advanced Chemistry and Biology II for those planning for a medical career. Science projects and papers, the Allied Medical Careers Club, Bi-Phy-Chem, and the Garden Club are outgrowths of scien- tific interests. To develop these interests to skillful, scientific knowledge is the pur- pose of the Science Department. Mrs. Margaret Gunter, Chairman Mrs. Nellie Carlisle Mr. Joe Chambers Mr. Monroe Lott Col. Charles Ritchie Camera Shy Mr. Richard Wfood 21

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WORK PROGRAMS “In order to participate in the work programs at Jordan a student must obtain a good attendance record, have adequate credits, and an overall good scholastic average. The Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) objectives are to develop basic oc- cupational skills necessary for future employment in business. The Distributive Education (DE) pro- gram provides its students with classroom and on-the-job training in selling. The Vocational Office Training (VOT) pro- gram gives students an opportunity to develop themselves as efficient secretaries, receptionists, or clerical workers. t Mr. Richard Gunter Mrs. Imogene Presley Miss Mary Jo Wheeler Mr. Gunter and Lois Ennis prepared post- ers for the band’s trip. Mayor B. Ed Johnson presented Jordan’s DE Club with an award. 23