Academy of the Holy Angels - Echoes Yearbook (Demarest, NJ)

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Seniors and juniors practice their fingering, speed, and accuracy in Typing class. Steno and Typing prepare usfor tomorrow Sandy Schreck conscientiously takes dictation in Steno class. The expanding desire among students for such technical skills as stenography and typing has seen a sharp growth in the program both in the number of girls currently taking the courses and the levels on which the courses are oilered. Typing is now offered as a possible elective to all but freshmen. The popu- larity of the two subjects is easily dis- cernible. Most college-bound students realize the value of both skills for their very immediate future when note-taking and term papers will be legion. In both courses, success is attainable through daily practice, with attention to speed and accuracy.

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Home Economics: cz laboratory for the future For the homemaker-to-be, one of the most practical courses in the curriculum is Home Economics. An an elective, open to upperclassmen, the course has five major sections: interior design, foods and nutri- tion, clothing and textiles, money manage- ment and child care. The Home Ec lab, the largest single room in the school, is perhaps one of the best equipped labs in this area and certainly one of the most modern and most beautiful. America's future homernakers develop their culi- nary talents-Marilyn Murray, Terry Glynn, Mau- reen Boley, Judy Brown, and Ioan Peppler. Learning the basics of pattern cuttmg and fabric gram Seniors Call Rothwell Bobbl Dunn Bess Mulligan Eileen McMahon and Jackie Gariano put theory into practice

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Mar Nlfir uite contrar 4y,rfy,q Soph gym class in session. hys Ed develops Coordination To counteract the mental strains of a challenging HA curriculum, the Physical Education Department provides opportunities to engage the body in healthy competition. Wishing to modernize along with the other departments, yet realizing the timeless nature of sports, the Depart- ment decided on new uniforms. For this year only the freshmen donned the new lookf' The usual annual course was run from soccer to basket- ball to volleyball and tennis, and seniors graduated with at least basic skills in these fields. Although bi-weekly periods were considered too short to make use of the pool, worthwhile girls were given a chance to swim and sunbathe after school. Health and Driveris Education courses are also included in this Department. aa The purpose of soccer 1S to pro gress the ball Cwhat ballpl down the Held