Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Bently heads the home economics department and supervises all activities of that course. This year some of the boys became interested in home economics and took the course. They were fascinated to learn of all the different phases of home- making. Cooking, sewing, and baby care are just a few of the topics covered in home economics. The students are allowed to use kitchen appliances and prepare meals, which provides for a good experi- ence. Many students are interested in our school's art classes. Mr. Russell helps Judy Burkmire with her painting. These Home Ec. students are learning to be good homemakers for the years ahead. These boys prove that girls aren't the only ones interested in Home Ec. ART Many students of our school have become interested in art this past year. Much hidden talent has been revealed by many of them. Our art classes are under the supervision of our new art instructor, Mr. Russell. Ceramics, painting, leather - work, and other various forms of art are taught to the students. The art classes of the high school painted many of the store windows downtown at Halloween time. Courtesy of BUTLER FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.

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Mr. Rissler helps Jeff Myers with his mechanical drawing. A plane is a useful but dangerous tool, says Mr. Rissler. AGRICULTURE The agricultural department in our school has made great strides in the past years. They have formed an excellent parliamentary procedure team that has brought back many honors from area contests. I der the direction and supervision of mr. Sadler, the boys learn how to be- come better farmers. There is much more than just studying from books, the boys gain experience by actually using the farm machinery. Each year the agriculture boys have several projects. This year they sold sorghum and rat poison. In such projects, they have shown cooperation and enthusi- asm which makes for a better organization. Courtesy of OBERLIN INSURANCE, Carmon Smith— Agent SHOP The industrial arts program is under the leadership of Mr. Rissler, a teacher recently new to our school. The boys are offered mechanical drawing, metal- working, and woodworking. They learn tool identification, the use of many machines that will some day help mold them into better workers for our local factories. They are also taught that safety plays a very important part when working with the electrical tools. These Ag. boys show off one of their many awards. Who says I'm angry?

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COMMERCE For the students interested in the busi- ness courses at our school, a very exten- sive commerce program is offered to them. This program helps to prepare the students for the business world. Included in the program are bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, and office practice. When a student is first introduced to a typewriter or a shorthand outline, a ca- reer in business seems bewildering and amazing. Each day spent in class famil- iarizes one with the business machines and methods. Soon the practices become enjoyable. When the courses are ended, each student realized the importance of the knowledge gained. Mr. Gibson heads the commerce de- partment . With his experience as an accountant, he is well qualified to teach these courses. Office Practice Shorthand Bookkeeping Courtesy of HENDRICKSON TANDEM CORPORATION