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

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Talents flow in Art and Music School is not only reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic, but also art and music. Through art and music, a stu- dent is able to express himself in a way much like an athlete does—through one’s own and individual talent and skills. In the Art Department, a student can take classes from Basic Drawing and Design to Commercial Art to Sculpture, or dabble his paintbrush in any one of the six other divisions. In addition to getting his crea- tions graded by his teacher, a student may submit his objects to city art shows and the National Scholastic Art Contest in January. For the Fordsonite who’s a musician, look at what he gets to pick from; Concert Choir, Marching Band, Concert Band, and Music Fundamentals, just to name a few. The Music Department is one of the most im- portant parts of the school. Let us remember the musicians and think what kind of fun a football game would be without them, or not having any concerts to attend. Yes, the Music Department adds spirit and color to Fordson and its people. 1. Dipping into the rubber cement again, eh, Mrs. Bieniek? 2. Summoning all his concentration, Mr. Martin begins to create his masterpiece. 3. Fordson's orchestra begins practice for an upcoming concert 4. The nimble fingers of Fordson's artists create a pot from a clump of clay. 5. Even maestros need a break from the group, right Mr. Pierson? fi Jeff Miller works diligently on his fragile piece of work. 7. Mr. Cramer, is that Up exercises for chorus? 8. We said smile, Mr. Cicero, but let's not be ridiculous, ft Mr. Cyrul lends his artistic talents to a befuddled student 10. Practicing near the school is the famous Fordson High School Marching Band Art and Music 29

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Business Ed trains for the future Echoing down the south-end of A hall resound the click-click clatter-clatter of the typewriters and office machines. Upper A is where the Business De- partment conducts its affairs with teaching students office techniques. Fordson offers the basic office-work courses, such as typing, shorthand, and recordkeeping. However, Fordson’s business doesn’t stop there. Bookkeeping, office machine, date processing, and computer programming are also offered. For students who do not wish to go into secretarial type work, Per- sonal-use Typing teaches students to type for their own use rather than vocational use. The Business Department also covers the Coop- erative Work experience. Credit is given for parttime office or distributive employment in approved sit- uations. In the twelfth grade, students receive on-the- job training and placement. With Fordson’s wide array of courses, many well qualified business students are turned out in the real business society of the outside world each year. 30 Business Education