Chester High School - Cestrian Yearbook (Chester, SC)

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Y ffl?- A Shorthand class quite busy transcribing. fs E saggy, Jo Anne, Patsy, Nancy, Miss Nelson, Frances, Barbara, in the business machines room getting valuable practice. Senior typing class hard at work. 19 I Miss Nancy Nelson and Miss Alice Jo Smith, our very efficient Commerce Teach- ers, have a Block 2 coffee break. COMMERCE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR WORK-A-DAY WORLD UR MODERN business world in spite of all its complex machines, depends upon excellent, efficient secretaries and typists. Many of our students find good positions upon graduation, while others further their business education in colleges and business schools. Our apprentice bookkeepers realize that neatness and ac- curacy are prime requisites of a competent bookkeeper. We strive to keep records without errors. We learn to make open- ing entries in journals, record income expenses, and prepare trial balances. We compare work sheets, profit and loss state- ments and compose income and expense accounts. We learn actual accounting operations and how to keep pay roll records. All of these experiences help prepare us for a competent place in the business world. In typing and shorthand we are most familiar with the old adage, practice makes perfect. Through our first year we are taught that accuracy is needed and later emphasis is placed upon speed. 'Transcribe and dictation is the expression. We point with pride to our excellent business department. It is well equipped, well satisfied, and a most pleasant place to learn a very valuable profession. - ' ' x t. ii. . W ' vu-N.. l 'V , 2 Y' ' Q L Q Q if ' I K ,gf Q be 'S - v . Q, rv, S , :Y .,.. . p w 'F--L E 1 - fa it - ff.. I ' t V A . l ' i s ' -sees t -vfa i ' I p 5. . . ,,. lk - ,gg - ,s lit ,.. 4 +- t sf .f T .' 1 'i. vw

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WIZARDS TACKLE MATHEMATICAL PROBL fa -1- bf I af 4- Zab 4- bf ag Z bg 4- cl and . . . . These and many other phases are often repeated in our seven math courses. Our classes range from the simplest mathematics to the most difhcult prob- lems in trig and preparatory college algebra. Algebra courses contain the mysteries of formulas, signed numbers, and exponents. Often are the times when we math students get together to work out the more intricate algebraic problems. In plane and solid geometry we work together solving problems, drawing figures, and constructing, attractive colorful cardboard geometric designs. We memorize formulas and learn to work out propor- tions. We learn to appreciate the value of symmetrical geometric designs in so many phases of our life today. Much emphasis is placed upon the value of a solid mathematics background for the more complicated Helds of engineering, chemistry, and physics of today. Our school is trying to meet the need for a thorough well-taught math background with the seven courses in the various mathematics that we offer. Many of the problems of todayis business world can be solved if students possess an adequate mathematical knowl- edge. Typical scene in the Geometry classroom. 4' XX Miss Bailey, Algebra and Trig teacher, Miss Bigham, Geometry instructor, and Mrs. Heckle, junior Mathematics observing stu- dents work. Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Rash, Mr. Shealy all teach Math in junior high. Mr. Patrick, special education. Miss Bailey uses her math ability in designing beautiful symmetrical bulletin boards.

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STRONG HEALTHY, HAPPY STUDENTS . . . The Aim of Our Physical Education Department BOWN the halls, from the locker rooms come the shuffle, laughter, and general turmoil of students preparing for gym classes, and practice for our various sports. Whether it be calisthenics, basketball, football, or various other games, these students possess a desire to better themselves in their activities, to relax, to attain a better sense of body co-ordination, and to learn the very valuable lessons of good sportsmanship that come with all games. Our gym instructors emphasize personal physical fitness, the unity of team work, fair play, and above all integrity of character and good sportsmanship in all play and in all games, no matter what the sport may be. They feel that these lessons learned on the playing field carry over into the greater and more serious game of life. Here We see Red Cyclones as graceful ballet dancers. These boys love the trampoline bounce. Mrs. Sara McLemore, girls' physical education teacher and Mr. R. E. Wilson, the boys' instruc- tor in a happy frame of mind in the gym. C Physical exercise is as vital as mental training