St Laurence High School - Valhallan Yearbook (Burbank, IL)

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,Ss K- iz. The computer program was greatly expanded when Juniors and Seniors were allowed to take an introductory course dealing with the basic program. These students were required to develop various programs ranging from major league baseball averages to several math concepts. These future computer scientists placed tedious hours punching keys and praying for the correct program. Br. Verre and Mr. Fowler had the fortunate task of teaching computer science. As in previous years, huge sums of money were invested into the com- puter department. For the first time, report cards came directly from our own computers. The Jog-a- Thon was also performed by St. Laurence com- puters. In these ways, the computer investment is beginning to reap its benefits. Computers f 143

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. usiness A U ual This year a variety of electives were offered by the business department. These classes ranged from Accounting, Bookkeeping and Economics to Business Law and Typing. Students in the accounting classes learned the fundamentals of accounting. The class was devised to introduce Juniors and Seniors to the basics of accounting and to prepare students for college courses. ' In the business law courses, students were in- troduced to various speakers who explained the different aspects of business to them. The students were then allowed to evaluate the con- tents of the speech. In the economics classes, students studies the fluctuating economy. The Keynesian theory and Reaganomics were among the topics evaluated. I 144 f Business Top Left: John Mikrut learns the basics of typing. during class. Bottom Right: Mr. Cooper checks on Top Right: Mr. Prestinario sits back and relaxes Tim Bialek's progress.