Dallas High School - Dragon Yearbook (Dallas, OR)

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Writing shorthand may not be too difficult, but junior steno student, Becky Sapp gives the job all of her attention. With the help of some special effects and Ray Smith's good aim, throwing a piece of paper away in Typing I becomes a novel experience. CAREER EDUCATION Outstanding Girls Occupational cluster courses such as Typing I and II, Office Practice, Stenography, and Bookkeeping were offered to increasing numbers of interested students at Dallas High. These classes and instructors, Mrs. Nancy Warner, Mrs. Sally Stouder, and Mr. Shawn Mosley helped the students in understanding and developing their skills in typing, stenography and on the many different office machines. A trip to Western Business University in the spring of '73 gave the girls an idea of what college education in the business field is like. The girls toured the various classes and were shown some of the university’s technique in teaching the business arts. Another trip through the state capitol buildings gave the girls some ideas on what kind of work is done in the different offices. Outstanding business students were chosen as girls of the month, starting with Becky Domaschofsky for February, then from these the most outstanding girl was awarded a trophy for the girl of the year. The classes often had interesting units of instruction reflecting the individual personalities of the instructors. Some of these were learning the techniques of fill-As her fingers fly over the keys of her IBM, sophomore typist, Denise inS out applications, applying for jobs and taking coffee Strange glues her eyes to the accuracy exercise in her test. breaks.

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DRIVERS’ ED. Awareness Taught For the second consecutive year, students learned the techniques of defensive driving through the use of the drivocater simulator. With these film tests and the help of instructor, Mr. Frank Kettleson, sophomores gained the knowledge and confidence needed before completing the required six hours of driving in the 1973 Nova, Ventura, and Malibu Drivers' Ed cars. Behind the Wheel instructors included Mr. Dewey Tuttle, Mr. Ron August, Mr. Steve Betschart, and Mr. Frank Kettleson. Through the study of such things as signals, signs, visual acuity, color-blindness, and reaction time tests; students gradually became prepared for the driver's license test. Practical aspects of the course such as changing a tire, bad weather driving, and understanding the basics of motor design were also included. A certificate and card were issued to each student who successfully completed the course. With the discontinuing of the Health Education cluster. Health returned to its traditional function of providing the basics of hygiene, human growth and development, and first aid to those enrolled. Ron Snider gets to know Harry Healthful , as a part of his study of first aid in Health Class. Bill Jones prepares to ease the car into motion on his maiden voyage in Driver's Training. With her mind intent on deciding which lane to enter on a four lane highway, Kathy Mullen then discovers the right answer as it is flashed on the drivicater simulator, 22

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CADET TEACHING The Other Side of the Desk A number of seniors tested their ability to relate to youth through active participation in the cadet teaching program. Handling themselves in different learning situations, getting along with the students, assisting the supervising teachers, and even conducting classes, were all parts of the experience. Advising the cadets and coordinating the program was Mrs. Nancy Rosenbalm, who required those enrolled to keep a notebook on their successes, failures and the overall impressions they received. Cadet teachers taught at Academy and LaCreole Junior Highs, as well as Whitworth and Morrison Grade Schools. Many interesting moments occurred during the first experience of teaching a class. Embarrassment, lack of confidence and the feeling that some smart kid would come up with a wise crack, were common to the cadets. According to Mike Jenkins, a first semester cadet, Being on the opposite side of the classroom, as a teacher, allowed the cadet to appreciate the role of the high school teacher. Of those enrolled, six cadets came out of the experience with the feeling that they would like to become full-fledged teachers. Using a T square and triangle, Cadet Teacher, Kevin Smith in structs a Junior High Shop student on isometric drawings. Junior High students, Joni Carpentar and Pam Johnson assist their Cadet Teacher, Sandy Singleton in construction of a clothing bulletin board for Mrs. Rodgaleen Jackets Home Economics class.