Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Students master applied arts with skilled training The Applied Arts Department includes courses in agriculture, shop, and home economics. Added to this year's course offerings were industrial arts and distributive education. All courses in this department are elective. Teachers are Mr. Keith, Mr. Agee, and Mr. Jennings, agriculture and shop; Mrs. Cockram and Mrs. Gardner, home economics; Mr. Elliott, distributive education; and Mr. West, industrial arts. The boys in industrial arts trans- fer their book learning into practical situations. D. E. students get on the job train- ing at local busi- nesses. items, among these being equip- ment for this year's track team. The study of seeds and soil constitute a major part of the agriculture classes. Instruction in home economics classes includes selecting patterns and materials for new and attractive clothing.

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Business classes prepare students for future careers The Business Department offers courses in bookkeeping, Shorthand I and II, general business, and Typing I and II. New courses offered are personal-use typing, office practice, and business math. As no credits in business are required for graduation, all of these courses are elective. Specialization in business education is offered to students who choose the vocational curriculum. Teachers in the Business Department are Mr. Leedy, Miss Slusher, Mrs. S. Vest, and Miss Shelor. Business students use modem office machines in solving bookkeeping problems. Mr. Leedy explains operation of the cash register to students during a general business unit. Office practice students learn to apply previously-acquired skills in practical office situations. Senior students strive to obtain maximum dictation speed before seeking employment. Students learn to compute interest, a unit taught in busi- ness math classes. Students enrolled in personal-use typewriting learn fundamentals of theme writing.

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Band trips and participation in parades and concerts highlight the daily practice of the band students. Music and art require talent and skill The Music and Art Departments con- sist of band, choral, and basic art. Art is offered for the first time this year and is taught by Miss Boothe. These elective courses give students the opportunity to improve their self- expression and to develop their talents and skills. The band director is Mr. Kaufman; Miss Quesinberry teaches choral. Art students find painting and drawing a new method of self- expression. Choral classes practice daily for participation in concerts and in special programs.