East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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1 'a ': ..Z Lucile Jenks, Niahel Garwood, Eliza Thomas, Martha Dorsett, Lulu Bredlow, Gladys Turner. English The English Department offers a wide selection of courses for the student. lCvery student is required to take lfnglish l through VI, in which he secures the fundamental principles of grammar, composition, and an appreciation of prose and poetry in American Literature. The student may select his preference in English in his last year. For college preparation he is required to take a year in English Literature. If he desires to become more capable of expressing himself in puhlic, leading group discussions, and making puhlic addresses. he will gain considerable experience hy taking Speech and participating in Debate. Perhaps some student possesses within him a desire to hecome a future news reporter. His knowledge will increase as he learns of the actual duties of the pressmen in Journalism. He, too, may aid in the publication of our school paper. the Auroran. For the future stenographer or hookkeeper a course in Business English is offered. Here correct husiness forms are studied and fundamentals of grammar are reviewed. If one is dramatically inclined, he may increase his talents in Drama. Here he has actual experience in acting, directing, make-up, and costuming. A course is offered in Lihrary Science for those who are interested in lihrary work. Back Roru'-Delsie Allen, Nluriel VVeidman. Front Rua:-Arlela Klebe, Lillian Richards, Dorothy l'nderwnod, R. E. Blackman. 15 'I TSW , riff J I V' - .1 r M.. ' nr? l lid s- .ff g .lute ...Z mf. if 3 , 4 e . , , , ini' it ..t. Ill-ii . . , .re -f I 'A ',re7?iE. me i 5 iaiif 1 l - 13,12 ifgs-1, . iris... ' 1' 4952.1 Mi? 132' 'I' 1, 'ef le ' 'jf 'ff .. To -, as 5 .sz :mi a it 1 19,9 5, .2 ' f 'jf-.723 1 fb. s -- .. ,,,. H, ,fy 11 ,,,, ., , I . f --1- f.L..., 'Ff i'. il Y, .1 Y. V 1--r 1 ,r,lfgla.,g 3-1 wafaf ., 3,1221 1 limi? if it ' J .1 ..- i- wee. Hi' limi' '- mi , r,,r 1 I 2-s ll 1 J' ggiaalii 1 Wie ,rn , ill' 1 if WTS? if 1 Q ii . s- v I H-sift ,g,

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Veronica O'Neil, Ramona Rich- ards, Marie Comiskey, Gertrude Pittz. Commercial It is plainly evident that the world is rapidly becoming more commercial-minded. For whatever career the student might wish to plan today, he must have a general knowledge of business. The training given in lfast High School for the business world is very thorough. The freshman, upon entering high school, takes two courses called Commercial Geography and Introduction to Business. These courses are exactly as their titles suggest-an introductory explanation of life in the business world. lVith this general knowledge of business, the student begins work in specialized subjects, Typing, Bookkeeping, and Stenography. In Typing the student is taught the value and care of the machine lirst, then operation for speed and efficiency. ln Bookkeeping, business transactions, financial statements, and business forms are analyzed. ln Stcnography, a knowledge of short- hand is offered. To give the student actual experience, he acts as secretary to a teacher, doing work that closely relates to that in the business office. Courses in Commercial Law, offering certain fundamental information which will enable one to deal fairly with individuals and organizations about him, and Business English, giving actual writing experience in business, are prominent in the Commercial Department. The Commercial Club provides speakers and pictures of the business world and is open to all students registered in the department. R. E. Cravens, D. E. Brown, j. L. Hunter, H. R. Spencer. .,16.