Asheboro High School - Ash Hi Life Yearbook (Asheboro, NC)

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D This student attends school and works too. Part-time jobs can lead . Training in the business world is of- fered to juniors and seniors by participa- tion in the distributive education depart- ment while the students are Working toward their high school diplomas. The value of character traits such as honesty, consideration, and tact are stressed. Em- phasis is put on the personal side of sell- ing and the salesman's responsibility to customer, employer, and fellow worker. Training is provided through classroom instruction and part-time work ex- perience. Mrs. Hill is responsible for the classroom training. Offered to juniors and seniors is the diversified occupations program, which strives to prepare students for an occupa- tion xvhile attending school. This pro- gram provides an opportunity for the student to develop his individual apti- tudes and interests, to become better acquainted with the business world, and to explore a certain field in which he may be interested to continue train- ing. A variety of trades and occupa- tions are learned through classroom in- struction and work experience. into full-time careers. T 1-t.,....... Through the D. E. program, Faye deals with the public.

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---- iEZ'I', A4 v 1 iz We must have speed, but-only with accuracy. Necessities for the successful direction of business operation, such as our capabilities, characteristics, and understandings, are developed by the business education department. The objectives are directed toward non-vocation education as well as skill train- ing which enables us to meet the demands of the business world. The department strives to cover the entire field of office and secretarial training and to present it realistically and p1'actically. Courses in typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, general business, and business correspondence are olfered. Business education students work in the school oflice during the day assisting with the many details of the office as its various needs arise. NVith the buck! ground provided by the commercial courses. the students are better prepared to undertake their work with knowledge and confidence. i x v iy 'L Typing requires practice, practice, practice Speed and perfection are the twins of practice. Fifty wortls ii minute. and were gcttingf, better. 24

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f -Q in Sometimes a master's touch is needed. Q s ef - ' , .pn - 9 A . K f . .1 e I - 4 :I il Another step toward better homemaking. As the home goes . . . so goes the nation. l I A sc stuulcnts lIQlY1' lwcu ll'LllIlL'Ll to follow dirt-ctim -L.. ,55- 5-4 ,,4' Lil-,y .v'g:- 7115. 26 Skill in the domestic arts of cooking. sewing, house planning. and child care is stressed in the homemaking department. Students prac- tice these arts in a warm, homelike atmosphere and prepare themselves for assuming future homemaking responsibilities. The program provides organized experiences which help in the solution of problems in family. school, and community life. The girls learn varied decorative techniques. 'H -r 1 in r Q 5 E A .--