Dobyns Bennett High School - Maroon and Grey Yearbook (Kingsport, TN)

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XXXL COOKS The architects and mechanics of today were taught by two in- structors who gave their entire time to one of the favorite de- partments of the school. Two hundred and twenty-five pupils were enrolled in courses consisting of mechanical draw- ing, architectural drafting, and home mechanics. Many students brought their own automobiles and repaired them, obtaining sat- isfactory results. The mechanical and architectural drafting courses were given under state regulations. Students 'Pere quick to realize the many opportunities which this department offered and chose their subjects accordingly. Last year another instructor was added to the faculty, thereby giving all students ample time for individual instruction. Thus these courses make up one of the best vocational departments in any school. en .E Miss Macon Miss Massengill

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The courses offered by this department are: Typing, Shorthand, Accounting, Business Arithmetic, Business English, and Com- mercial Law. By means of the co-operative plan recently adopted, the department fur- nishes the various activities of the school with typists and private secretaries. It also does many projects for civic clubs, churches, and business people. In this Way students get much practical experience and preparation for business. A rule of the directors of the department is to recommend only those students who have better than average records in this depart- ment. As a result of this practice our com- mercial students are carrying good reports of D.B.H.S. into all parts of the state. This year a statistical survey was made by students ot' commercial subjects to check on the place- ment of graduates. Results were particularly gratifying to the instructors. A number of students won Certificates of Ifltliciency in the National Clerical Ability Tests last year. Now that the department has overflowed into larger quarters-witness the typing room-there is no limit to the amount of highly trained typists and account- ants the school can supply. BUSINESS BENT Miss Bruce gives aid Miss Bellamy looks pleased Mr. Chambers awaits response On your mark- Get set Let's type

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AND CARPENTERS Just an inch too long Working on a V-8 Wagxr Mi. Fonmgtt, M1 '- Nave Probably the department most favored by girls was home eco- nomics. The courses included sewing, cooking and home mak- ing. The favorite activity of the girls was the cooking class. Here, under the direction of Miss Mas- sengill, the students prepared such delicacies as pineapple cream pie, chocolate layer cakes, and cookies of different varieties. They also planned different types of meals. These future house- wives were also taught how to prepare and serve three square meals a day, to preserve food, to care for children, and to apply first aid. The sewing classes helped in the defense program by making dresses for the Red Cross and British war relief. These gar- ments included school dresses, skirts, and other necessary ma- terials which were needed in Europe for the relief of the poor. Because of the great increase in this department, two teachers gave their full time to all pupils interested in these subjects. A Valentine party