Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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GERALD ROYS — Mr. Roys who teaches shorthand, typing, commercial law, and eco- nomics, holds a B.S. degree from Western. This genial member of the teaching staff also attended Ferris Institute and Gregg college. He taught in Saranac for seven years before coming to Ionia. Mr. Roys enjoys reading during his unoccupied hours when he isn ' t busy totaling stamp sales. ELNA MARY PRITCHARD — Miss Pritch- ard. a holder of a B.S. degree, is a graduate of Jackson high school and junior college, Western, and the University of Colorado. She was the instructor of business arithmetic, ju- nior business training, typing and shorthand. Miss Pritchard is a member of the Alpha Iota and Alpha Beta Epsilon. She is also an ac- comphshed pianist. DONALD MOORE — Mr. Moore, the in- dustrial arts teacher, is the stimulus that makes many of the vocational students suc- ceed. He attended Western and Central and has an A.B. degree. Hunting, fishing, and playing golf are his favorite pastimes. His home town is Dowagiac. CLIFFORD G. HASLICK — After Brown City high school, Mr. Haslick furthered his education at M.S.C., where he received his B.S. degree. A good-humored, well-liked in- structor of agriculture and biology and sponsor of the F.F.A., he is also a member of the Alpha Zeta, a national honorary fraternity in agriculture. His hobbies are flowers and gar- dening. Foremen MARGARET E. SNOW — Red-haired Miss Snow was the head of the home ec. depart- ment. After graduating from Roosevelt high school at Wyandotte, Michigan, she attended Michigan State Normal college and earned her B.S. degree there. Miss Snow sponsored the Junior Red Cross and was adviser for the home ec. club. The humming of the buzz-saw in shop, trying to get the required number of words down in shorthand and typing, and planning a meal in home ec. were some of the numerous memories of days in the voca- tional department. Besides the subjects mentioned above, many took agriculture, general metals, mechanical drawing, and commercial law courses. After graduating from the vocational department many turn to dif- ferent fields in life. Some apply home ec. in homes of their own. Various others are farmers, office workers, or blueprint draftsmen in war factories. Whatever vocation students choose, this department is sure to provide excellent training for their jobs in the future.

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CONSTRUCTION CREW

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The Office Force Business Hieroglyphics Behind the screen the students vigorously work on bookkeeping. Some ask, What is bookkeep- Let ' s listen to what an actor has to say. Bookkeeping is the art of recording accounts or business transactions in a regular and systematic manner. Clear thinking is its motto. Perfect rv Copy The opera glasses now spy stage nine where typing and shorthand are under way. Dictation in shorthand, a system of rapid writing in which characters are used for letters and phrases, is handed to the typist. Transcription at 50 words per minute on the typewriter is done like that. Practice makes perfect. Trial Balance