Arlington High School - Accolade Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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And Develop Understanding of Customs in Foreign Lands Mn.. draw, .1 if H ' Les Flick applies his Spanish knowledge as he reads a popular 41 Spanish magazine. Many modern foreign language students find practical uses for their training Equipped with an ultra-modern foreign language lab, Ar- lington's Foreign Language Department uses the most modern and interesting techniques in teaching Golden Knights the numerous foreign languages offered. W. S. Fishback is head of the Foreign Language Depart- ment. Under his direction, students are afforded the opportu- nities of mastering 11 foreign language in the simplest and most complete Ways possible. German, French, Spanish, and Latin are the different foreign languages available to Arlington students. Although an advanced French class was established last year, an advanced Spanish class was added to the curriculum this year, as just one of the many ways in which Arlington is achieving seniority. Qi-as Slaves Judy Anderson, Pat Mcliowen, Ann Golladay, and Cheryl Thomas are carefully viewed by prospective buyers Mary Kane, Kathy Brown, and Jane Lockridge at the Latin Club Slave Sale.

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Arlington holds its first mock election as social science students practice the American style of government. T F Senior Wes Hamilton learns the many responsi- bilities of teaching, as well as the social studies he teaches his students while taking cadet teaching, We Study U.S. Understanding the people and the world in which we live depends much upon the study of past history. From previous happenings Arlingtoniies learn by the mistakes of others and are better prepared to meet the future. Students of world history study prehistoric times through the happenings in the world today. Arlingtonites deal with international affairs and relations and study the world as a whole instead of as individual geographic sections. With the study of United States history, the birth and growth of our own nation is taught with interest and en- thusiasm. History is important in helping to create better understanding among the many different types of people in todays complex world. Becoming aware of each phase of campaigning and electing, Arlingtonites study government, which prepares them as future citizens. Students mocked procedures during the His- tory Departments first mock election. Government students observed voters in action when they visited the polls and observed the actual voting taking place. Quinn- .fain .., W5 it fi, . if t Q. i '1 ' lv I M t MM ' 22,

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KP' ... .,f 'K +4 Haig, is Q id . Tv 25.5. W WM-sfwwfwwm 9- ,ffm . ll , .. . E., 3 -. . 5- 55.4, ' ,ff 'Jaffa ,SA fi 4 My 'r W Lk W ,. .... 'W junior Melinda Montgomery learns the intricacies of Gregg Short- lxtren Connor starts with the fundamentals of typing in hopes of hand as she practices building up her speed and accuracy for future use. the outlines that compose the Gregg Shorthand theory. Both boys and girls find this course an essential in school. New Business Courses Prepare Students for Vocations Upon graduation, Arlington business education majors will find themselves prepared to perform as stenographers, secretaries, and bookkeepers. Courses such as typing, short- hand, bookkeeping, and office practice are offered to better train today's young people as tomorrow's business leaders. Students in shorthand and transcription classes continually strive for speed and ac- curacy. Taking dictation at high speeds and transcribing shorthand notes accurately will frequently result in students winning Gregg certificates and pins. Too, a student may acquire the National Office Management Association, N.O.M.A., certificate by spelling correctly a list of 100 of the most difficult words in the English language. Arlingtonites in secretarial and clerical practice courses learn to operate ditto, mimeo- graph, and other office machines. Meanwhile, general business, business law, book- keeping, and salesmanship students learn the basic skills needed to prepare them for commercial jobs. Besides this, shorthand and typing come in handy for taking notes and doing homework assignments. Business pupils enjoy excellent facilities and well qualified teachers as they learn business skills.