Jackson Township School - Saxmuri Yearbook (Roanoke, IN)

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INDUSTRIAL COURSES GIVE PRACTICAL TRAINING Keith Langston does a projection drawing. So every boy may learn to use his hands and mind better is the motto of every shop including that of Roanoke High School. The simple techniques of tightening a bolt to that of operating a planer are all learned in shop. Under able guidance the boys are able to make useful objects for home and school, and meanwhile prepare themselves to be handy men around the home. Bill Crabbs puts the finishing touches on project. his Rulers, protractors, French curves, and compasses are all familiar implements to the mechanical drawing student. He learns how to read and make blueprints, and form ob- lique and dimensional drawings from flat surface drawings. He practices forming per- fect, clean drawings and lettering. 13

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SOCIAL STUDIES PREPARE FUTURE CITIZENS Three years of social studies are required at Roanoke. After world history and U.S. history, students have a sound basis for current events, government, and sociology. In the fall the social studies classes take up a detailed study of elections and election pro- cedure. The government class holds a mock election for the high school with sample ballots. Results that can be compared with the actual election are posted. The sociology class discusses subjects from family relations to alcoholism. Voters in the mock election wait their turn for the booths in the teachers ' room where the election takes place. Members of U.S. history class enjoy a panel discus- sion. A discussion on dating in sociology holds every- one ' s attention! «% 12

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SOME SPECIALIZE IN BUSINESS, Roanoke offers courses in general busi- ness, typewriting, shorthand, bookkeeping, and office practice. The training program is of such a nature that it not only pre- pares students for initial office jobs, but also develops a background of understand- ing that qualifies employees for promotion to more responsible positions. Everyone enjoyed office practice, the newest of the subjects. Besides the day-to- day activity of brushing up and acquiring more skill in typing and shorthand, each class member found it interesting and helpful to serve as secretary to a teacher. Much help was given faculty members by this service, and the students gained actual experience. Dave Truitt balances the accounts ledger. Typewriting and shorthand are subjects that have unlimited possibilities. Students like to watch their progress of gaining faster skills in typing and in taking dicta- tion. Rates as high as 80 correct words a minute in typing and 100 words a minute in shorthand are often attained by the stu- dents. Many take general business whether or not they are enrolled in the commercial course. They find learning the basic fun- damental of business both helpful and in- teresting. 14