Earlville High School - Raidorian Our Years Yearbook (Earlville, IL)

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BUSINESS The business curriculum is composed of a one-year course in typewriting, shorthand, bookkeeping, and office practice. In our de- partment we have fifteen manual and six elec- tric typewriters. Last year an electric cal- culator and two dictaphones were purchased-- both of which are used in the office practice class. HOME ECONOMICS Courses in Home and Family Living include the study of foods and clothing, household manage- ment, and the harmonious relation- ship of all who constitute a family. I. ■

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Sophomore biology student, Elaine Whittaker, is conducting a study in micro- biology. Mr. Bann and physical science student, Mary Gedwell, are conducting an experiment for drying hydrogen gas. EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE INTRODUCED This picture proves that math can be fun. A typical day is spent in the geometry class proving theorems and philosophiz- ing. Physic student, Bob Gavora, is using a slide mle to find the kinetic energy of a baseball.

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AGRICULTURE Every year Mr. Montooth's classes in agri- culture produce enviable records in livestock and grain projects. Parliamentary procedure is studied and practiced as an extra-curricular activity--a contribution to their preparation for leadership. INDUSTRIAL ARTS The industrial arts classes, un- der the direction of Mr. Lane, de- velop skills in the handicrafts of leatherwork, freehand sketching, woodwork, welding, and mechanical, architectural and electrical drawing.