Salem Community High School - Salemarion Yearbook (Salem, IL)

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DIM DEM LIGHTS................... ......boys! In farm mechanics where all the welding and other activities are taking place, the primary pur- pose of the course is to give the students enough general knowledge of farm shop methods to enable them to es- tablish their own shops. Many of the projects done here at school by the boys consist of repairing equipment they bring from home. This year the woodworking division of the shop classes has a new teacher. Mr. Bernie Lance from Olney. He and Mr. Kenneth Poole teach the industrial arts courses which include training in woodworking, metal work, electricial wiring, repairing of equipment, and carpentry work. By the time school begins this fall it is hoped that a new building for farm mechanics will be ready for occupancy. Page Fifteen

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moooooooo 00009000000 ooooeoooooo eooeooooeeed SPEED AiND ACCURACY...................... .....are required not only on the basketball court and the gridiron but also in the class room. Two courses offered in this category are typing and bookkeeping, which seem to be favorites of most upper classmen. In a first-year typing class the student can acquire enough training for personal use, but he must attain a minimum of 35 words for passing. Improvement in speed and accuracy can be reached if a student wishes to take the second year course, where a minimum of 60 words is required. Bookkeeping serves to inform a student in one of two ways: in the understanding of business records for his self-satisfaction or in the actual commercial keeping of books. It is a course in which students learn by do- ing. and in which they profit by their own mistakes, since neatness and accuracy are stressed as ideals of ac- complishment. Page Fourteen

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i SINGING, AN INSPIRATION .... is tne motto of our chorus as they meet each day in the Little Theater to improve their vocal skill. In Beginning Chorus such things as pitch, singing in syllables, and recognizing key signatures are taught. As a student advances, he graduates to the Glee Club, which serves community organizations and the school with entertainment. LITTLE BOY BLUE................... .....come blow your horn is the cry in the band room each day. In our music department group classes are held each period of every day for the purpose of teaching the fundamentals of the instruments and music. Also the advanced students have a chance for improvement and development. Page Sixteen