George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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70 Mrs. Helena Leontuck Lawrence B.S., Richmond Professional Institute Mrs. Patricia Daniel Wenger B.S., Richmond Professional Institute Irvin Temple contemplates a retail problem as Mrs. Helena Lawrence writes the formula on the board. Distributive Education Retailing Careers Evolve Through Class and Club Future leaders in marketing and distribution were developed in the Distributive Education Department. Its functions were tritorm—class, club, and job. Classroom instruction provided basic knowledge. Students learned correct procedure for interviews, selling, marketing, and merchandising. Realizing that not only skill but also social intelligence was vital, D.E. pupils studied methods for improving personal traits and civic consciousness. This active chapter of the Distributive Education Clubs of America promoted knowledge of success- ful careers in the competitive enterprise system. Members took field trips in which they explored Richmond business districts. They also heard speak- ers accomplished in their business careers. Finally, the student applied his knowledge in on- the-job training. Earning both high school credits and salary, he entered a merchandising career as a student employee. Therein, he gained experience to advance as a skilled and competent adult. Donald Newcomb, candidate for president of the National DE club, speaks to Mr. James Hocan, Jr., DE coordinator, about a scholarship.

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During one of the few breaks in Mr. Garber's schedule, he plans a careful routine for the maintenance of Night School. Maids: Ethel Carter, Mary Saunders, Erlene Jefferson. Maintenance Friendly Custodians Are Maintaining Clean School Mr. Frank Garber and his expert staff made a clean sweep of George Wythe High School. Through hard work and infinite patience, they were able to continually maintain the Chancellor building in excellent condition. Contributing to this success- ful accomplishment was their constant vigilance and instant response to the familiar double-ring call of duty. Their everlasting battle against litter, howev- er, never kept the maintenance staff from remaining cheerful and pleasant at all times. During the summer as well as the school year, and during the night as well as the day, custodians washed myriads of windows, mowed expansive lawns, waxed innumerable floors in addition to other endless and varied jobs. Chancellors found that by giving cooperation in school maintenance, Mr. Gar- ber and his staff, in turn, gave extra time and care to Chancellor needs.

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Mr. Edward Wayne, the assistant manager of Sears, points out Mr. Kelly Davik, manager of J. C. Penney, Inc., demonstrates to Paul Casey, a DE student, the merits of his products. the correct selling procedure to employee Patsy Williams. Mrs. Helena Lawrence, Joyce McCormick and Rodney Cyrus fill one of sixteen baskets donated by DE students for needy families. 71