John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Business Mary T. Burnett B.S., Mary Washington College Walter L. Fowler B.S., Richmond Professional Institute Tennis Team Coach 28 emphasizes efficient technique Jean D. Flemer B.S., Mary Washington College M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute FBLA Gail A. Gooch B.S., Longwood College H. Arnita Raffo B.S., St. Joseph’s College M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Head of Business Department The primary function of the business de- partment was to afford the opportunity for improving efficiency in business, to gain and attain higher standards in the profession, to provide a facility for acquiring skilled knowl- edge, shortcuts and up-to-date techniques in stenography, to promote mutual understand- ing among students with similar goals, to en- courage additional students to study business, and to broaden our views socially and profes- sionally. The activities of the business department were unlimited because of business personnel who spoke and kept the department informed on the changing trends. The metallic beat is evidence of student’s typing effort. ) LETTHOSE : | Ge papayas

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Seniors Bruce Wright and Joe Slay find amusement in a Spanish dialogue found in El Camino Real. Languages develop Mr. Wiltshire explains a play in a vivid illustration. Kk JI) MM Hn Ooltn Pp Co customs and cultures It has been said that through language the peoples of the world will obtain a greater un- derstanding of each other. This goal has been foremost in the year within the language de- partment. An understanding of the culture of six different countries was obtained in the individual classrooms through discussions of customs and language. Courses offered were Latin, Russian, Chinese, French, Spanish and German. The individual classes also participated in projects. The display cases, located in the de- partment, contained souvenirs from the vari- ous countries which served as enrichment to the students in understanding the varied civ- ilizations. Some of the classes also had field trips. 27

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H. H. Bowling B.S., West Virginia Barbara B. Gouldin B.S., Richmond Tech Professional M.Ed., University of Institute Virginia DECA FBLA Athletic Director VOT Miss Gooch instructs students in correct methods. Betty P. Mosher B.S., Richmond Professional Talmadge E. Watson Ann M. Zentmeyer B.S., Richmond B.S., Richmond Professional Professional Institute Institute DECA DECA VOT classes plan for future vocations The vocational program of John Marshall High School introduced to the individual stu- dent skills and trades to be employed after graduation. It offered methods of job prep- aration during high school and means of per- sonal experience during the remainder of the school day. The participant was therefore en- abled to gain insight into future occupations. Members of this program were given oppor- tunity to visit regional, district and state con- ventions where competition was provided in essay writing, various handicrafts, exhibits and the organization and content of scrap- books. Vocational students polish skills through various machines in preparation for present employment. 29