Anderson High School - Indian Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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 X City prosecutor William Lawler and Judge Donald Phillippc spoke to the Business Law class about the legal responsibilities involved in running a business, the stock market, and laws in general. The class also learned about insurance and taxes in the one-semester course. According to Mr. Hilligoss. the department head. Business English was the most practical of all English classes offered at AHS. Proper English usage and improved written communication were stressed in the class. The second semester Business English class practiced what they learned by acting as pen pals to students in similar classes in other schools. Timed writings, mock research papers, and proper margin settings became the concerns of students enrolled in the typing classes. Students were able to take up to four semesters of typing to increase speed and accuracy. Correcting its own mistakes was just one of the abilities of the new IBM typewriter acquired by the business office. Typewriters, shorthand machines. and calculators were made available for student use. Judge Phillippc. Lawler speak in Business law A Above left Mr . Plummer help Bill Carter vet hiv margins on the first day of typmg class left Mr. Balsley explains the importance of investing money to earn interest to Susie Quinn and Patricia Carver. Above Sue Trice works on her note-taking speed in shorthand Class Business 19

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Right: Using the r knowledge of recording and filing. Kristy Dehonty and Jackie 8lueher work on a practice set in bookkeeping Below: On the accounting machine in the business office. Gina Groff learns how to post bills. £ 18 Business

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Above Mark Bi liman and Tony Smith show Minnie Harris where the dip-stick is »id how to check the oil as part ot drivers' ed. requirements. Right: Mr. Alexander explains the necessity ot proper breathing techniques to the advanced group in girls' swimming. 20 Physical Education