Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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WAR CCUBSES As more and more Fordson boys became members of the armed forcel. pre-induction, or war courses, were offered to twelfth-grade lfldlllln to be taken instead of. or in addition to. the regular clallel and electives, and these proved to be immensely popular. i i V Foremost among the semi-industrial classes was Radio, which gave boys. iand girlsl, an oppor- tunity to delve into the mysteries of this modern form of magic. Girls, too. were given technical instruction in such timely sub- jects an aero-mech- anics, which would enable them to see cure better poli- ti ons in ciefense work.

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SEWING CLASSES Girls in the sewing classes determined to do their 'bit', by such projects as knitting sweaters for servicemen, selling handmade gifts and giving the returns to the Red Cross. etc. From normal peace- time pursuits, these girls were quickuto turn to the harder. but much more grati- fying task of aiding a worthy cause.

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Classes in camouflage were just started this semester, the object being to develop a creative ability and keen lense of color. Miss Eleanor Heth, art department head. thought it would be a help to those about to enter the armed forces. li... Seventeen girls and one boy are taking the new var shorthand course. taught by Misa Hunsicker. When they have finished, these students will be able to take die tation at 60 words per minute, and tran- scribe with 95 per cent accuracy.