Brevard High School - Brevardier Yearbook (Brevard, NC)

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The adding machine speeds work as dis- covered by Janie Martin. The electronic printing calculator is very useful to Barbara Smith. T. Diana Edwards improves speed in typing with timed writings. 28 Business artment modernizes with Deanna Bishop sorts report cards into sub- ject teachers. Raw Sharon Angel concentrates on using correct notation in Shorthand.

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communications classes One of the more popular courses, Print, Sight, and Sound, developed critical reading, listening, and viewing habits in regard to the news media. Movie cameras and equipment increased the students understanding of film production. Composition courses helped students to improve their writing skills. Students learned to observe and analyze their observations through composition. A good variety of literature courses were offered and much interest was shown in this aspect of the new English curriculum. Mrs. Reid makes her student's day more Mrs. Cook hurries down the breezeway pleasant with a cheerful outlook. anticipating her next class. Lucy Caldwell prepares to give her inter- Two new English tefchers, Mrs. Wynn and Mrs. Rosenthal, find the new English program en- pretation of Green Eggs and Ham. jovable. ey}

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simulated keypunch One of the outstanding features of the Business Department was the good variety of courses offered. The department updated itself with the addition of two simulated keypunch machines and electronic printing calculators. The keypunch machines provided an introduction to data processing and keypunch. Visits to various businesses to ob- serve computers created reinforce- ment. Office Practice students worked for teachers to help them become better prepared for their future in business. Bookkeeping stressed the importance of making accurate records of business transactions. The goal in Businss Law was to help students better understand their legal rights as minors. Guest speakers enlightened the students on their specific rights in North Carolina. A visit to the local courts permitted students to see actual ; legal cases and relate them to the — sia textbook. Consumer Economics delved into the production and management of public wealth, distribution — of goods, and the satisfaction of human needs. Debbie Compton makes test copies. Rs Miss McGaha observes to see that correct Bookkeeping students appreciate the helpful Mrs. Bridges finds test answers extremely typing technique is used. advice given by Mrs. Owen. amusing. 29