Adlai Stevenson High School - Aurora Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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,pw-.,. -SUM Ruth Nasland l l P Communication between department chairman rounded curriculum in the business education de- Mr Firestone and other teachers assured a well partments various programs. Cherilynn Winters elewmt Curriculum Maintained IQ Buriiierr ducation Dqaartment The business education courses oH3ered by Stevenson included subjects as varied as accounting, business ma- chines, and typing. While differing in the aspect of busi- ness dealt with, the combined courses provided the training for what could form the nucleus of a business concern. Future accountants and bookkeepers learned theory and skills that are demanded by industry, While courses such as data processing and business machines gave others the use of the efficient instruments utilized by industry. The programs of the department show an acute aware- ness of the methods and material expected by producers. By giving instruction relevant to the demands of business an effective basis for future employment is given. 47

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Much of the knowledge gained in Mr. Firestone's re- tailing class came from experience. Iualy Glinisty was one of many students to learn to operate modern business machines such as the IBM Sorter from Mr. Van Daele. Joanne Glance Ioellyn Houston Carol Mauller Donald Mauller Nancy Neumann and Laura Thompson wired laoarols for the computer. Linda Modderman Robert Morris 46

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Activities Ran eal From Modern Carl Fetz Jack Gabel Carla Lake Kathy Christensen demonstrated the proper use of the balance bearn as her spotters stood by to Zkk. . Prevent a Possible, but imffrobable, fall. Lois Mattson jack Reardon George Van Wagner Modern dance was one of several units of the 1967-68 curriculum enabled some of the students to achieve a great degree of proficiency. for the girls' physical education department. The creativity neces- All of the instruction was preceded by a series -of exercises designed sary for these routines was backed by introductory instructions that to prevent injury. 48