Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

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uriinedd glclucafion . . . offering infifrucfion. in commercial! 6Li!A Business education is offered to those students especially interested in the business world and also to those planning on a further education. The many courses offered in this department consist of Typing I and ll, Shorthand land ll, bookkeeping, and office practice. Typing I teaches the new student the relative positions of the keys and the fingers. This class also trains the students so they they may ac- quire speed and control. In Typing ll, the students are given problems to type, such as telegrams, bills of lading, and business letters. Also, twice a week, dictation is given to the students, who then transcribe it and type it into mailable letters. The use of the electrical typewriter is also taught. ln bookkeeping, the first principles of accounting used in most busi- ness firms are taught. In the workbooks, problems concerning business transactions are assigned, such as cash receipts and bank services. This is the fourth year that the office practice course has been offered Only thosein Shorthand ll and Typing ll are eligible for this course. The study of various types of office machines and how they are operated is one of the important functions of these classes. The aim of this department is to meet the needs of the students and to help make them proficient in the skills taught in this department. MR. DARRELL DIGGINS, B.E. Business Education Dept. Head Bookkeeping, Typing I Bookstore Manager 'cfs Mgr' MRS. ORVILLE BROWN, B.S. Shorthand I, Typing I Sophomore Class Adviser F. B.L.A. Co-adviser READY--TYPE - These are familiar words to Mr. Diggins' sixth hour typing I class. 19 MRS. DARRELL DIGGINS, B. E Shorthand II, Typing II Office Practice F.B.L.A. Co-adviser

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cleuefolaing eennefid 0 min an laafienf reafioning Mathematics is the science that shows the relationship between various quantities, whether they involve equations, forces of grav- ity, or life expectancies. lt is easy to see that the lives of all are deeply involved in events made orderly by mathematics. Of course, the most obvious applications are those in science, engineering, and statistics. However, it is also used extensively in such fields as so- cial science and teaching. At Belvidere High School, there are vast opportunities in this department for preparation for life after high school. Possible courses range from general math in the freshman year to an introduction to calculus in fourth semester algebra. ln general math, basic principles are applied to everyday situations. Students receive practice in such areas as budgeting and filing of income tax returns. The next logical steps in high school math are algebra and plane geometry. Students learn to think clearly and systematically as they begin to deal with the abstract. These courses are for the benefit of those who want more than the minimum college preparation. The more serious math students take courses of trigonometry, solid aeometry, and Algebra ll In these courses, the entire relationship of mathematics begins to be recognized, and students get a look into col lege type math. MISS ALICE ENTWHISTLE, M.A. MISS JANICE GREENWOOD, B.S. Algebra I, II General Math, Biology Hall Locks and Lockers General Science 21 fx QV! 'MRs. JOSEPH HARRISON, M.A.g Mathematics Dept. Headg General Math, Plane Geometry, Sol id Geometry , Trigonometry, MRS. HENRY BOGARDUS, M. S. g General Math, Alebra I MISS VANESSA WERTH, M.A. g Girls' Physical Ed. Dept. I-loadgGcnera1 Mathg Pep Club, G. A. A. . Cheerleader Adviser