Brother Rice High School - Quest Yearbook (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

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Business Courses Skim Surface 5 Keying his report on business manage- ment, john Veraldi demonstrates the ef- Hciency of a Zine and staff organization. 46 During a timed writing, Dave Fournier and Paul Dann race through the keys in their pursuit of exce77ence while Mr. Kemp keeps a close watch on their typing efficiency and speed.

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,Q -Ng As he compares Hnal decimal fgures on his graph sheets, Dave lsolating Mike McGill from the rest of the class, Mark Batchlco Lawson puts final touches on his Psychology statistics assignment. ponders the reason for an oddly subtle reaction experiment. Youn Pqchologirtr ateria lize Su hronrciour Probe Lqfeff Patternr The increasing interest and recent development of the young science of human behavior has promoted Brother Bice to include Psychology in its curriculum. The course involves theoretical discussion and examination of experi- mental research behind this rapidly growing Held. Exploring all facets of human activity, the student forms a broad un- derstanding of behavior patterns. He learns to seek the f'why of responses through the analyzation of the organism's needs, motives and desires. The coursels experienced teachers, Br. Duffy and Mr. lanetta, supplement the reading materials and research papers with practical classroom demonstration of simple psychological phenomena. They offer insights into every- day actions and habits taken for granted by laymen, and aid the student in perceiving behavior on many levels. Because this area of study is such alneyvcomeriamong the sciences, the young psychologists have much room for research, discussion and interpretation. By studying the digering schools of thought he can adapt many conflicting and'complementing viewpoints on man. All of these ad- vantages make Psychology an intriguing and popular under- taking for the student who accepts the challenge. ' ...M Attempting to direct a mouse to the right path in a maze, Paul Bator, Henry Koltys and Rick Gurzick study animal behavior. 45

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omplexitiev in National Keeping his typewriter in top condition, junior Tim Monteith prepares to test his speed and accuracy on a trouble-free machine. Marketing Commerce Typing enhances academics While supplementing college preparation Undoubtedly the hub of tivity, business has become an the nation. ln realizing this business courses at Rice have expanded in an attempt societyls economic ac- infterest of the bulk of growing integrity, the to encompass still more of the subjectis specialties, and yet succeed in only touching upon a few. Business law and administration tutor the classes in basics of commerce, finance and many of the facets concerning the wise manipulation of funds, and provide the eagerness of the student with a valuable grounding for advancement in this field. Coupling this course with a semester typing class, the department offers students a chance to acquire this highly desired skill, found so useful in later college life. These curriculum offerings serve ultimately to thor- oughly round out the working abilities of Ricemen, and to perhaps rouse a now dormant interest in the world of business as a future vocation. The increased working efficiency acquired in these courses greatens the students chances for a successful career. K...-in Applying what he has retained from his business future of his junior Achievement corporation with administration course, Mauro Berti discusses the advisor Mr. Soltis, before he issues stock. 47