Gabriels High School - Trumpet Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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ifilni 'Nhwym :f , . Mrs. Kushak deftly turns over a page of the notebook enabling Debbie Holland to continue her typing without interruption. Under the scrutiny of the teacher, eyes remain stationed on the book. But much practice is required to sufficiently master the temptation to peek. Illustrating the cooperation necessary between librarian and assistant in order to insure the smooth running of the library, Liz Driscoll helps Sister Alberta organize the files. N l + t .1 , Vi .,V ,, t -.L -.., Em es.,-es

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!-nn-..,, -.is Sz, his . g - .. Suu... .I Eagerly anticipating another Business Club lield trip, the clubis officers Julie previous excursions. Such trips suppliment the study of busirlCSS SkillS- Ziegler, Sue Thiel, Mary Kieffer, and Ted Nastal exchange ideas about Business, Library bring out possibilities of man Staccato notes burst on the room in sputters of sound while eyes remain stationed to a page. Gccasionally the fin- gers slip and a moment lapses before the pace is resumed. Down a corridor, doors away, an oasis of quiet is cen- tered in the midst of activity. Insulated by walls of books, the mood varies from one of reflection to the urgency of next houris assignment. Opposites-yet the skills of business and the opportuni- ties of the library are both symbolic of future life. It is in business that the student equips himself with the shortcuts of the commercial world. He then takes these skills from Gabriels to a part-timejob or an English term paper. From the outside of business, library is a tool of inner search. Library summarizes and shapes the knowledge man pursues in books and in doing so gives purpose to business skills, 20

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SWKQEQ w,s, N, . Timeless roles given new meaning through the study of Home Economics 22 Home Economics aims at preparing students for their future roles as women in today,s world. Sister Jane Patrice, new to the faculty this year, is the Home Economic's teacher. Working with students from all four grade levels, Sister has tried to instill in them a knowledge ofthe basic domestic arts. During the four years students progress from a primary study of foods to a study of family living. Besides working with foods, Freshmen vary their studies. One such project was making Christmas candles. Sophomores learn to choose patterns and materials, and alter these patterns to fit their needs. Starting with such things as a simple A-line skirt, the class advances to more complicated outfits as the year progresses. Touching on all the domestic arts, upperclassmen round-off their training. The first quarter is devoted to the study of character develop- ment. In the following quarters, the class studies the construction of clothing, interior decorating, and finally foods and nutrition. Recognized as an important aspect of curriculum, Home Economics equips girls with a greater knowl- edge of their talents, therefore, of themselves.