Bishop McGuinness High School - Chi Rho Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Speakers Speak Speeches verybody can speak. But, in order to obtain expert use of this faculty, it must he carefully developed. Speech I and II classes at McGuinness, under the guidance of Mr, Sam Walcen and Sister M. Stephen, O.S.U., learn to de- velop this form of self-expression. First, basic principles of speech and speech composition were studied, Then these were put into practice in the form of everyday conversations, interviews, and informative and extemp speeches. After much hard work and practice, the be- ginners handicaps of nervousness and forgetfulness were transformed into poise, calmness and self-assurance. The remainder of the year sagv the classes working on oratory, dramatic and humorous reading, poetry interpretation, and radio speaking, with the Speech II students in each field representing McGuinness in tournament work. The ever growing Speech Department at McGuinness provides not only a creative outlet for the students, but also a chance for student improvement on both the academic and social levels. Mr. Waken's Speech I class looks on hopefully and amusingly as Mr. Waken adds his criticism. Mandy Antrim and Bill Burton demonsfrala both energetic and calm delivery of speeches for Mr. Waken's Speech I classes. 4i.

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z vm. az Business Keyed to Future here can the key to an interesting and successful future be found? The answer lies on the second floor Business Department under the guidance of Sister St. Basil, SP., and Sister Margaret, S.P. The students of Typing I concentrate on the mechanics of the machine and the basic fundamentals of typing. In' Typing II em- phasis is placed on increasing speed with accuracy. General office practices and the use of office machines are taught in the Secretarial Studies class. Shorthand I students focus their attention on attaining a speed of 100 wpm. Shorthand II classes strive for accuracy and a speed of 140 wpm. Bookkeeping provides students with a working background in accounting. while General Business gives students an essential preparation in the field of business. In todays world of changing ideas, Ml-IS's Business Department is adequately preparing its students to meet the challenges which they must face. Practicing writing checks are General Business scholars Acel Horan, l.'Gena Mattingly Robert Murray, and Mary Balkenbush. bl' .M ,au Pat Byrne and Paula Smith look nn as fellow student Judy Hafer hands in her perfectly transcribed letter to Shorthand lil instructor, Sister Margaret. Eloise Wells, Pat Byrne, Judy Hafer and Carol O'Rielly accurately tabulate facts with the machines in their General Business course. '71,

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Wi- bn m - M., il Future iournalist are busily proof reading the galley for the next issue of the Chi Rhoan. In the foreground are Becky McCarthy, Gloria Rubac, Sidonie Stepson, and Stephanie Monson. Journalists Voice MHS News he rapid clatter of a typewriter, the frantic rush of harried reporters trying to meet the deadline, the smell of the newspaper fresh from the press- sounds exciting? Sure it doesg but this is far from all that goes into the twice-monthly publication of the Chi Rhoanf' the voice of McGuinness. The learning reporters and tri-editors Diane Bartlebaugh, Mary Borelli, and Sharyn Mack under the supervision of Mrs. Ann Teague, staff supervisor and instructor, poured sweat and soul into publication, trying to present it as the truthful, living record of McGuinness life. The responsibility of the paper is alternated by the fifth and sixth hour journalism classes. Along with the credit for publication goes the difficult, dirty work of copy reading, headline writing, proof- reading, and, of course, the folding of more than 800 issues, And just when the class thinks the papers in bed, itis time to start work on the next issue. Mrs. Teague's sixth hour iournalism class scan their latest issue of the Chi Rhoan.