Coon High School - Cocoon Yearbook (Wilson, NC)

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We Become More Efficient and Better Prepared for Practical Vlfork Through Shop and Commercial Courses Class work in the commercial courses and practical problems in ofhce proce- dure prepare the student to take his place in thc business world. Bookkeepf ing classes, taught by Mrs. Felton, teach the student to keep his employers books correctly and to balance a budget. Typing I and II, taught by Mrs. Felton and Miss Farmer, emphasize speed and accuracy. An important aim of this dee partment is to offer practical training for future use in the business world. Emphasis is placed on industrial arts as basic training for future vocations as well as a means of developing simple tool skills and mechanical abilities useful in the home, school, and avocational life of the pupil. Mr. Rose is the industrial arts instructor. Diversified Occupations, taught bv Mr. Hyde, gives students practical work and related instruction in the occupa- tions of their choice. w 5' 5' O6 l 41' Mas. FE1.ToN, Miss FARAIER. MR. PIYDE, MR. Rosa. asdfghjklg. It all might sccm a little confusing to you, but not to expert typ' ists. They know their keyboard back- ward and forward, and thev'rc not so bad at shorthand-het they will all three make good secretaries.

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Mas. Moonii, Miss ADKINS, Miss Norzuf. Mas. BLACKBURN, Miss NORMAN, MR. VVOODARD. Marriage, divorce, politics, crime, and Mr. llydes jokes make Sociology and Economics one ol' our most interesting and helpful classes. We Become Better Acquainted With Qthers Through Languages and Social Studies The study of foreign languages helps in promoting international good-feeling and understanding. From a study of Spanish the student is introduced to Pan-American countries and his Latin- American neighbors. Miss Adkins teaches Spanish l and ll. Latin gives the student an opportunity to learn of the classics and culture of ancient Rome. Mrs. Moore and Miss Noble teach Latin l and ll. Mrs. Moore also teaches Engf lish ll, and Miss Noble, Arithmetic. A major objective of the social studies program is the development of fundaf mental concepts concerning the econom- ic, social, and cultural life of the people through exploring the community as well as other sources of information. Miss Norman teaches Wcnrld llistory and United States llistoryg Miss Black- burn, Commercial Geographv and United States llistorV1 Mr. Vvoodard, U. S. l listory, Civics, Sociology and Eco- nomics. Mr. Hyde also teaches Sociology and Economics.

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vm...,,N , D' 'M Mas. Primers. Miss Come HBUSY llcmrsixaixuuitsf' We Become VVell lnlormed Through the Library Attractive displays of current books awaken the interests of students to read more books. The library, under the su- pervision of Miss Johnston and Mrs. VVoodard, keeps abreast of the times. llere students find companionship with books and information of many kinds. We Become Better Homemakers Through Home Economics The study of Home Economics teaches a student the fundamental prin- ciples of foods and homemaking. These students, supervised by Mrs. Pearce and lYliss Colie, learn to make their homes, as well as themselves, more attractive. Mus. VVoo1JARn, Miss JOHNSTON. AT VVoRK IN THE LIBRARY.