Blanchester High School - Brown and Blue Yearbook (Blanchester, OH)

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qfame canamdca N-N. i . R Home Economics is a unique laboratory class which deals with the practical prob- lems of homemaking and family relations. During the class periods the girls study the principal problems of cooking, and sewing, with the related subiects ofthe home, such as child care, personal appearance, manners, and similar topics. This class is conducted in an informal manner to allow the girls to proceed with individual work as rapidly as possible. As the year advances, difterent phases of keeping the home will be discussed. Home Economics is considered a very practical course for those who intend to make marriage and homemaking a career. 50

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ammefzcdcll Zqamlmeal To those students who are preparing to be stenographers, typists, secretaries, and bookkeepers, the Commercial Department offers training in the basic principles of business. This serves as a foundation upon which to build for proficiency in these positions later, through practical experience or through advanced training in these fields. ln the business education classes, accuracy, concentration, initiative, enthusiasm, cooperation, loyalty, and other desirable traits are developed, which contribute to success in the business and also in the social world. 49

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7vwlu419z6aZ 1440 The industrial arts department is well on its way to an expanded program this year. Every pupil is given a large choice of pursuits to follow. The boys are being Introduced to many of the arts and industries of our mechanical age. Through their natural interests in tools, materials, and in an informal atmosphere not possible in other classes, every one is progressing rapidly toward such educationally desirable accomplishments as learning skills, gaining consumer knowledge, finding avocational Interests, and getting Ideas on a future occupational choice. ln an easy-to-take way the boys are learning such socially acceptable traits as pride of good workmanship, safety, sanitation, and proper respect for property. It is the aim of the department to have an excellent and large selection of tools ln the best condition by the end of the year. Many previously idle tools and machines are being put into usable condition. The hopes for the future of this department are bright, indeed, especially with the aid of an interested and ambitious 1947 student body working under their competent instructor, Mr. Krumm. 51