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

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Better Business Education Means A Better Business World Modern equipment was added to the Vocational Business Department. This enabled students to prepare for a wide variety of jobs in the business world. Block programs were begun last year and were of- fered in clerical accounting, typewriting and related oc- cupations. and stenographic, secretarial and related oc- cupations. Each course provided a thorough knowledge in its particular area and a good backgorund in the con- necting fields. A student who has completed the prerequisite Typing I and General Business.and a block program is ready to enter the field of work without fur- ther training. Hard problems require complete concentration. B. P. Simpson and Donald Atkins keep busy at their work. 21

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Home Economics Homo Economics courses were offered on two different levels. Vocational classes trained students for jobs in Food and Clothing. Other classes helped girls develop their po- tential abilities concerning the home. Training was offered in foods and nutrition, child care and development, housing, home nursing, clothing and textiles. In-depth studies in child development allowed students to observe first graders at the Floyd Elementary School. Senior class girls visited the Day Care Center and assisted with ac- tivities for a class period. Students learned to cook and serve meals for small groups. The Foods Service class learned to cook and serve in quantity by preparing a full course meal for the county supervisors and school board. Through training, in Home Economics, many girls assume the responsibility of making their own clothing and that of other members of the family. Some girls took advantage of their training by designing and making their wedding dresses. Numerous industrial machines were available to aid the Clothing students in learning mass production techniques. Looms were also used to weave cloth to permit the study of material in more depth. Carolyn Hylton attempts to make a dress under the supervision of Mrs Agee. Miriam Peters and Debbie Quesenberry prepare lunch in Home Economics. Gladys Beckner and )udy Radford watch Mrs. Cockram as she demonstrates the correct filing procedures. 20

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Vocational Students Prepare To Enter The Labor Market A Learning Lab was a new addition to the Vocational School. This was a pilot program in the state under the aus- pices of the Federal government. Students using the lab came from various departments. English, Math, History and Science students benefited immeasurably from this program. Individual work on the individual's learning level motivated them to learn and rewarded them with success. Industrial Arts emphasizes precision rather than artistic ability. Neatness and accuracy plays a major role in shop as well as mechanical drawing. Work in wood and metal devel- oped craftmanship. At the present time there are three vocational offerings in Trade and Industrial Education. Included are Auto Mechanics, Building Trades, and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. Each is a two year program (1080 hours) in skill development and related technical information preparing students to enter directly into the labor market of the re- spective fields or to further their educational training in in- stitutions of higher learning such as Trade and Technical Schools, Community College, etc. Auto Mechanics provides training in automotive principles of operation and general repair. Building Trades is designed to help students acquire basic skills and knowledge in build- ing construction and the building industry. Industrial Main- tenance Mechanics is designed to help the student develop a technical knowledge of machinery used in industry along with their operation and maintenance. Training in use of power equipment is only part of Building Trades. Industrial Maintenance includes work on a lathe. 22