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

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New Equipment for Business Department In order to gain practical experience, bookkeeping stu- dents are required to complete practice sets. Office practice students learned the final touches which are neces- sary for a good employee in busi- ness. MRS. CHLOTEEL LARGE. Typing, Office Practice, Shorthand, Bookkeep- ing; Senior Class Adviser, Yearbook Adviser. Students interested in the field of business education are offered one- year courses in bookkeeping, short- hand, typing, and office practice in a two-room department under the super- vision of Mrs . Large. This year die department added many new manual and electric typewriters which were pur- chased to replenish the outdated ma- chines . The bookkeeping room was renovated by adding individual desks and chairs which were used to accom- modate both shorthand and bookkeeping students . New equipment for handling all electrical machines was also pro- vided along with the installation of new electrical wiring throughout the de - partment. 26

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Aiding students in adjusting to their school environment, Mr. Stork man also helped students in choosing careers. Looking to the Future Career information kits were provided for student use.

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MRS. MARY FOUTS. Home Econom- ics I.n.III, G IV, Jr. High Home Eco- nomics; F.H.A. Adviser; Usherette Adviser; Jr. High Class Adviser. Home Economics students experi- enced various situations from simple to advanced. These included sewing a simple garment, tailoring, understand- ing basic nutrition, preparing well- balanced and attractive meals, learning about child development, understanding oneself, studying room improvement and home furnishings. Home Ec I G II students were taught the fundamentals of baking and cooking. 27