Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Members of u sewing class are busy performing ,some of the After preparing delicious meals, the girls can hardly wait to several steps that go into the making of ca garment. eat them. Domestic Science Enriches Cur Background Home economics, once known as domestic sci- encef, has now enlarged so much that a girl who takes any of the courses offered will be well equipped by it for a future of homemaking. The girls get practical experience in the clothing classes, in which they learn how to choose a suit- able style, gain skill in the actual sewing of the garment, and, when they become expert enough, learn to tailor and make their own designs. No home economics course is complete without a foods class, and A.H.S. offers a thorough one. Here the students are acquainted with the Hner points of planning and cooking a tasty, nutritious meal, of making attractive table settings and deco- rations, of becoming a capable housekeeper, and of being a charming hostess. Thus each girl is prepared for her future, wheth- er in business with homemaking as a sideline or at home, as a wife, with homemaking her full-time job. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT - Miss S. Scudier and Mrs. R. Thompson l

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I OITice practice teaches the fine points of secretarial work. We Add Business Techn The Commercial Arts Department trains stu- dents for any chosen profession to which it per- tains. For instance, if one,s vocation entails a knowledge of shorthand, he or she may receive in- struction in an A.H.S. class. Other subjects which are classified under the heading of commercial arts are business math, typ- ing, operation of business machines, office practice, and transcription of dictation. These classes are designed to prepare students for such vocations as bookkeeping, secretarial work, clerical work, office jobs, and stenographic work, respectively. iques To Our Wisdom Typing is one thing of which, at some time or another, almost all students avail themselves, realiz- ing that the ability to type is a convenient and use- ful asset. The course of transcription, incidentally, takes two periods-Hone for taking notes and another for typing them out. Many A.H.S. students take advantage of the numerous and varied commercial arts, which pro- vide a welcome opportunity and excellent training for students planning to enter the business world after graduation. ' COMMERCIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT -ROW I, Ieff Io righh Mrs. H. Husey, Mrs. J. Van Ogtrop, Mrs. M. Luuck. ROW II: Mr. M. AI- vord, Mr. I.. Jackson.

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Fine Arts Teaches Us Self-Expression Have you ever noticed that the most admired persons usually have self-confidence and poise? Both of these features can be acquired in the excellent drama classes offered to the students of A.H.S. The classes learn to speak distinctly and 'correctly with complete relaxation and self-assurance before an audience. Students are given instructions in acting, pantomiming, and in holding their audiences' in- terest. Drama may also help students in their other classes as well, especially when oral reports become necessary. For those persons who want to go into the theatrical field as a career, the drama classes are excellent training grounds. For those students who enjoy doing creative FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT-SEATED -left to right: Mrs. C. Cederlenf, Miss E. Reichmuth. STANDING: Mrs. D. Layton, Mr. L. Sisler, Mr. D. Vinceguerru work, excellent art and pottery classes are offered. In the art classes, color combination and perspec- tive and judgment of paintings are only a few of the things taught to students. Classes are also of- fered which teach the tricks of making ceramics and pottery. ln pagcants, at football games, and in plays, what would high school be like if there were no music participation? is fortunate in having an excellent music division which embraces vocal groups, such as choir, band and orchestra. These groups find ample opportunity to display their talents. ' The Fine Arts Department adds that extra touch of completeness to Alamedais well-rounded cur- riculum. Our orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Hansen, shows the fine quality of musical instruction that the Fine Arts Department gives.