Eastside High School - Ram Country Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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L'. '.f S. H, 1 xl I . WN.. ,iq fun at D T aff fs., ' 1 ,L,X :..:.g,-5 My 2 Business Department Business classes prepared students for the future. The business department of Eastside High School used the most modern equipment available to provide students with well- rounded business backgrounds. Ms. Jay Folsom taught both shorthand and typing to help prepare students to take their places in the business world of today. Meanwhile, both DCT and CBE classes offered actual on-the-job experience for other students. Accounting classes taught by Mrs. Carolyn White- head also introduced marketable skills for Eastside students. The department chairperson, Mrs. Betty Seitz, achieved a well- rounded department for an introduction to the business world. 1. Debbie Faulk concentrates on her typing exercise. 2. Rob Hibberts ponders on an accounting assignment. 3. Typing students are hard at work. Businessf 37

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Math Department Mathematics Department expanded. Mathematics is the oldest, most logical field of science. Courses for comprehensive studies in mathematical concepts and skills were available to all students. Increased technology and space exploration had created a greater need for classes in mathematics. Calculus, taught by Mrs. Mari Jones, and geometry, taught by Miss Barbara Burrows were two upper-level courses offered to those students who were college bound. Algebra II and III were two other college level courses under the instruction of Ms. Sharon Reid, the chairperson of the department. General math classes, pre-algebra, and Florida Basic Skills classes were also taught at Eastside by other qualified math instructors. l. Debbie Miller takes a pause from her tedious math work. 2. A 2 Ms. Sharon Reid, department chairperson, aids her math students. 36fMath

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Music Department Music classes produced talented performers. Talent and many hours of practice were required of the music student. A wide variety of courses were offered by the music department. Some of the courses offered included: Girl's Cho- rus, Piano Lab, Marching Band and Ensemble. Mrs. Kay Alcorn, department chairman, taught piano classes and Mixed Chorus. Mrs. Stella Cottrell, a new member of the staff, was in charge of Girls' Chorus and Ensemble. Mr. Rich- ard Parker taught all the band classes. These performance- oriented classes offered entertainment to the student body with their seasonal programs. A highlight for the students was the concert given by the vocal students. This concert, held before Christmas, featured Girls, Chorus and Ensemble, as well as performances by solo artists and Sha Na Na. Mr. Parker was very proud of the Marching Band as were all the members. The band was very young, but it didnat matter because at half time the show was as fantastic as ever. The members of the music department classes helped out on many occassions with their performances. Whether it was a pep rally or Coronation, they were willing to share their musical talent. 1. Mrs. Kay Alcorn practices her accompaniment piece to a student's upcoming performance. 2. Irene Byrd and Paula Thomas study a musical selection. l Q... 38 X Music