East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Business Education Some bookkeeping problems can be rather difficult: thus Barb Davidson and Karen Hansen seek the aid of Mr. Mauk in finding the answer. Preparing For The Future Experience is the key in preparing for a career in the modern business world. One of the many ways that the Commercial Arts Department has provided this experience for its students this year is through the op- portunity to observe the work that many of them will be doing. Visiting different business companies has presented a clear picture of varied types of secretarial work. Each student, therefore, can see the various departments and discover what he is preparing for in his present studies. Miss Ochs Mr. Sandquist Mr. Van Dyke Mr. Wanek

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Social Science . . . Mr. Arkt»rman Mr. Bush Mr. Matthews Mr. Murphy Mr. Samuelson Mr. Schakel Mr. Tannatt Mr. Cowles Mr. (iewerth Mr. Ciulick Learning From The Past As the world grows more complex, many students wish to look beyond the traditional levels of history for answers to modern problems. The Social Science De- partment has introduced new courses to pursue these answers. A course in Afro-American History was offered to seniors in the second semester. The purpose of this course was to emphasize the contribution of the Negro in American History. It is hoped that soon Black His- tory will be incorporated into the regular history classes. Another class created this year was Urban Geogra- phy. Unique in that it is one of only 29 in the country, the goal of this class is to discover why geography is so important in the location of towns and cities. A course in Contemporary Affairs also was begun this year. This class was concerned with the problems facing modern life and the possible solutions for these problems. Mr. Thomas Mr. Wisrjrins luestion brought up in a discussion is explained by Mr. Cowles. — 14—

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Home Economics . . . Work-Study 3 Work Study Programs m k Mr. Ron Johnson, Distributive Education teacher, demon- strates display techniques to Terry Laxton. Mr. Ron Johnson Mrs. Vittetaux Home Ec Expands, Offers New Class This year three work programs were offered, one being Distributive Education, a course dealing with the techniques of retail and distributing. Many of its participants partake in what is known as Co-op. Under this, the students spend half of the day at school and the remaining half on the job. Another program is called Work Study and is taught by Mrs. Vittetaux. Helping her, by teaching drafting and mechanical drawing, is Mr. Martin. In the first year a full academic schedule is carried by the student. In the remaining two years, half of the day is spent in class and half at work. The third program is known as The Wage Earning Program in Home Economics. Students spend part of the day in school and the remaining half on the job. Those selecting Food Service are employed in hospitals, restaurants, or the school lunch program. Those inter- ested in Clothing Service may work in alterations, dry- cleaning, or drapery-making. Miss Kopec supervises this Wage Earning program. V Personal and Family Living is the title given to the revised and expanded course in family life education. The purpose behind the co-educational course is to provide the students with the oppor- tunity to study their immediate family and their own personal values and goals for the future. In classroom discussions, topics like human development, parents, and family finance are discussed. Other courses in the curriculum in- clude Child Development and Home Fur- nishings taught by Mrs. Spoerl and Mrs. Rippentrop respectively. Along with the expansion came some remodeling. Five new kitchens were in- stalled along with laundry and storage units. Also added were two new lock- stitch sewing machines. Miss Kopec Mrs. Rippentrop Mrs. Spoerl Watching Mrs. Spoerl demonstrate stove cleaning are, from Jan Best, Don Adamson, and Terri Duff. ol Seddon, — 16—