Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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“J U J” puts first year typing stu- dents on the right road to being skillful typists. ‘A stitch in time saves nine’ seems to be the policy of this home-econom- ics class. as classes began once more. “It’s Greek to me,’’ is what non-shorthand students say everytime they encounter a short- hand paper. Really, this course is almost a must in securing a good secretarial job. Also, typing is very helpful for future work, both in business and in college. Themes are always on the college agenda, and one has a much easier time if he is able to type his own. Also, typewritten themes have a better chance for a higher grade. Driver- Training is one course in school that is completed out-of-doors in any weather. Although this course covers only one semester, the benefits obtained in this short time are innumerable. Stu - dents not only learn the important parts of the automobile, but how to operate it as well. The greatest benefit is learning to avoid the many highway accidents caused by improper teaching and lack of knowledge about the safety rules. Exercise and sportsmanship are the two main things that gym classes offer. The exercises in- | clude volleyball, basketball, dancing, and out- door sports. These help keep our bodies healthy and aid in good co-ordination. The sportsmanship learned through participating in the different ac- tivities by playing on teams, keeps everyone cheerful and helps us in society all of our lives. Shop teaches boys the fundamentals of build- ing and designing. By making tables, waste paper baskets, and other household articles, boys learn a helpful art that will benefit them in the future when they have their own jobs and homes.

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= The freshman English class gets a great deal Marcia Gingrich explains a problem in the Or enjoyment out of self-composed fairy tales. subject of many uses--algebra. came readin’, ritin’, an’ ‘rithmetic... Mr. Bateman and his scienc e class gingerly explore the makings of a fetal calf.

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Janet Tuttle, drivers trainee, checks the oil as part of her class assignment. The seventh grade gym class merrily dances to the ‘‘Virginia Reel” part of their folk dancing unit. asa In speech class Marilyn Fulk demonstrates the correct method of facial care on Judith Helbert. Michael Scheverman illustrates the mechanics of the metal lathe to fel- low senior shop students.