Carroll High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Ozark, AL)

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The Key Word Space (spas) n.. the continuous ex- panse extending in all directions; an interval or period of time, often one of specified length. The “specified length of time” — four years. “The continuous expanse extend- ing in all directions” — the curriculum, the activities, and the potential. Carroll High School relates to all the definitions of space. New Technology With the new technology today the world is bombarded with home computer systems, video games, digital watches, pocket calculators, electric typewriters, microwave ovens — machines that do almost anything. We are computerized. Carroll High’s curriculum has been adapt- ed to meet the challenges of the new age. Classes were offered in Computer Sci- ence and Calculus with an eye to the future that predicts even the smallest bu- sinesses will require special computer skills. Sample taken of student digital watches (displayed on an English book). Some play tunes, some play games, but all count down the end of class. Space Economics Headlines about the sad state of the Nations economy have had impact on preparations for future careers. Carroll High offered various business courses to educate students in the basics of business — typing, shorthand, and accounting. On-the-job training classes such as Distri- butive Education, Vocational and Indus- trial Education and Health Occupations work with local establishments in training students for immediate employment fol- lowing graduation. Noticable in this publi- cation is the inclusion of ads in the main section — close ties between community and school. Compouni Oun« Standard equipment: The average Carroll High stu- dent uses a calculator Extra-Curricular Space Athletics, clubs and organizations, beauties, favorite classmates, dances, homecoming, etc. — all were a part of developing personalities. Emphasis on each extra-curricular activity depended on the enthusiasm of the student body. Students at Carroll wanted to retain some traditional activities of the past, as well as trying new activities.