Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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C.O.E. program aids business students in search for jobs The Gavit business department offered a large range of business courses this year. The more than 15 courses were not only beneficial to students interested in business careers but also to those not inter¬ ested in business as a career. These courses fell under three catagories; stenographic, clerical, and bookkeeping. Stenographic courses provided the student with necessary back¬ ground skills for a stenographic or secretarial position. A class in office machines acquainted stu¬ dents with the purposes and oper¬ ations of business machines. A broad knowledge of book¬ keeping, business math, and the functions and procedures of clerical workers was taught in the clerical courses. Developing initial job- competenecy in a general office position was also stressed. Those students interested in be¬ coming typists, clerk-typists, gener¬ al bookkeepers and assistant book¬ keepers found the bookkeeping courses very helpful. Gaining an understanding of the terminol¬ ogy, concepts and principles of bookeeping, students also gained an appreciation for the importance of bookkeeping in business enter¬ prises and government. For the first time in business law, a mock trial was taped. All the stu¬ dents participated in the trial as they learned numerous court pro¬ cedures. The C.O.E. (Cooperative Occupa¬ tional Education) program provided 18 qualified senior business students with part-time jobs in different business positions. This apprentice¬ ship program gave the students first-hand experience at a job which they were interested in knowing more about. For the first time jun¬ iors and sophomores participated in C.O.E. as they heard lectures and guest speakers, which gave them a glance into the field of busi¬ ness as a possible career. All senior C.O.E. members were able to par¬ ticipate in the national O.E.A. (Oc¬ cupational Education Association) competition in 12 different business areas. 1. Miss Margaret Lozano, Ball State University B.S., Indiana State University M.S., Business education, H.S. Cheer¬ leaders sponsor. 2. Mrs. Vella Johnson, Indiana Univer¬ sity B.S., M.S., shorthand, transcription, business English, Senior class sponsor. 3. Mr. Robert C. Welte, Manchester College B.S., Ball State University M.A., business department chairman, C.O.E. Coordinator, bookkeeping. Class of 1978 sponsor. 4. Senior Pam Crass fills her afternoon hours at an office job, secured for her by the C.O.E. program. 20 Academics

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Music appreciators given chance to develop talent and interest The Gavit Music Department, directed by Mr. Thomas Clark, of¬ fered an assortment to students in¬ terested in music. Some new changes have been made this year. The first girl ' s barbershop quartet in the history of Gavit was formed. The Rhythm- ettes and the eleventh grade chorale received new patriotic costumes of red, white, and blue. There were four main chorale groups. Mixed chorus was the beginning training group of students. The basic concepts of music and sight singing are taught. The Treble Choir and the Glee Club were both electives for the more advanced music student. The Concert Choir was an elective course for the most advanced stu¬ dents and they performed a more difficult variety of music. All the groups presented special bicentennial programs at Jefferson, Riley and Wilson. 1 Miss Barbara Miller, Indiana State Uni¬ versity B.S., M.S., middle school music, middle school chorus. 2. Mr. Stan Zaley, Butler University B.S., Vandercook University M.M., M.S. and H.S. band, stage band. 3. Mrs. Jean Even, Wayne State College B.A., middle school music. 4. Mr. Thomas T. Clark, American Conserv¬ atory of Music M.M., Indiana University M.S., choral music, music theory. 5. Tuning up for their concert, seniors Sharon Kayes, Linda Camp, Linda Foster, and Mary Keir rehearse their selected songs. Academics 19

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The business program here at Gavit helps many students decide what their future will be like. It lets them know what they are and aren ' t capable of doing and gives them the encouragement to go out into the business world. I know because I am one of these students. Connie Vandiver Senior I enjoy teaching shorthand a great deal. It gives me much satisfaction to know that I am helping students learn a skill they will be able to use after they graduate from high school. Mrs. Vella V. Johnson 1. About to conclude her first semester of typing, Karen Jankowski begins to learn that practice makes perfect. 2. Mrs. Olga OToole, St. Joseph ' s Col¬ lege B.S., beginning advanced typing. Typing Club sponsor. 3. Sue Andre discovers a new way to express herself in shorthand class. 4. Mrs. Essie M. Lee, Tennessee State University B.A., M.A., Office Machines, Personal typing, General Business. Academics 21