I C Norcom High School - Greyhound Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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DRAFTING DESIGN The Drafting Program is design- ed to prepare the student for entry into a drafting position upon grad- uation or for further study based upon a good understanding of the principles and practices of drafting. Upon completion of the advanc- ed courses the student should be familiar with a variety of materials and drafting media, be able to prepare working drawings, and ed- tail and assembly drawings. The graduate should also be able to express an idea graphically and to read and prepare drawings and engineering sketches. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Junior Draftsmean, Senior Draftsman, Chief Draftsman, Designer, Detailer, Estimator, Layout Man, Sales Representative, Specification Writer, Rend- erer and Delinator. Charles Nixon ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING Electronic Data Processing provides opportunities for students to develop a basic understanding of the principles of date proces- sing by automatic methods. During the junior year the student receives two hours daily instruction in the use of electronic data processing equipment. The student performs operations on the Lynette Whitley sorter, key punch machine, and the interpreter. The necessary bookkeeping, filing, business law, management, and procedures for processing data are intergrated into the instruction on the operation of the equipment. The student is introduced to the writing of computer programs. In the senior year the student receives two hours of instruction daily in the processing of data. Business principles are stressed as students learn to prepare programs, to analyze information, to translate information into coded instructions, to correct program errors, and to verify accuracy by trial mns in the computer. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Key Punch Operator, Junior Programmer, Data Typist, Console Operator, Card-to-Tape Converter Operator, Tape-to-Card Converter Operator, High Speed Printer Operator, Tape Librarian, and Auxiliary Equip- ment Operator. 27 Careers

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BUILDING TRADES Building Trades is one of the most interesting careers at Nor- com. Q - Is college required to land a job? A - No, this is a part of the technical education. Q - Are masons in demand for the future? A - The building industry is on the down, yet the future is promising! Q - How many years have you taught at Norcom, Mr. Moody? A - I ' ve been working 15 years in Building Trades. Q - What is building trades? A - It is bricklaying, plastering, cement finishing, and tile work. From all of this information I would say that this career area has a lot to offer for the future, by Anne Doyle Ruth Hillary George Moody BRICK MASONRY CLUB

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COMPREHENSIVE MUSICIANSHIP Music Program offerings are designed for four years. In addition to being enrolled in the theory class each year, a student must also be enrolled in a performing group of band, chorus, piano, or orchestra. The Music Program is designed primarily for students who are interested in continuing their music education in college. The program is also designed for those students who do not wish to enter college but who wish to be proficient performers upon graduation from high school. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Concert Artist, Band and Orchestra Conductor, Choral Director, Dance Orchestra Director, Church Music Minister, Organist and Soloist; Sup- per Club Organist or Accompanist, Symphony Musician, Music Teacher, Instrument Specialist,- College Instructor, Applied Music Teacher, Concert or Symphony Manager, Librarian, Radio and Television Music Commentator, and Education Director for a music trade association. Bruce Frazier Instructor MUSIC CLUB 28 Clubs and Organizations