Jonathan Alder High School - Power Horn Yearbook (Plain City, OH)

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Through English We Probe The Power Of Expression RUTH TAYLOR English Library Quill Scroll KAREN LEBER, B.S Spanish English MARILYN JOHNSTON B. A. Spanish English JULIA BAUGHMAN English Speech Y-Teen Advisor Class Plays ENGLISH The ability to communicate effectively with others is essential in today's world. English classes are designed to develop this ability, both oral and written, in Jonathan Alder students. Not only do students study the fundamentals of grammar, but they also gain an understanding and appreciation of literature through the study of famous authors and their works. Mrs. Leber questions her students. Will they understand enough to respond? concentrate intently on Mrs. Taylor's lecture about Chaucer

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KAREN HARDMAN Home Economics FHA Advisor New Subjects Provide New Opportunities B. S MARY JO SMITH, B. S. Home Economics FHA Advisor Miss Smith teaches freshmen the art of sew ing. HOME ECONOMICS Future homemakers get their basic training in the home economics department. With courses offered in foods, clothing, interior decorating, child care and family living, the students are given a good idea of what it takes to manage a home efficiently. BUSINESS EDUCATION Vocational Business Education was started at Jonathan Alder this year. Each junior or senior in business education is enrolled in a sequence of courses that will prepare him or her for some busi- ness or office occupation. Business education stu- dents have three hours each day in the commercial department to apply practical application of class- room theories. DOROTHY SAYRE, B.S. Business Education Yearbook Advisor CAROLEE HOUCHARD, B.S. English Typing Shorthand Business girls take a break to decorate Mrs. Sayre's bulletin board.

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Social Studies Builds Better Citizens LINDA JUILLERAT, BRUCE DEYO B. S. Consumer Economics Social Studies SOCIAL STUDIES better understand the world. Motivation for studying has been increased by interesting field trips to the Plain City Bank and London clothing stores by Consumer Economics We must understand past mistakes before we can eliminate those of the future. Helping us to com- prehend those mistakes is one of the duties of our social studies department. Courses in civics, world history, consumer eco- nomics, U.S. History, andP.O.D. help students to b.y the senior P.O.D. classes classes and visitation to the State Capitol Building Mr. Deyo explains consumer economics problems to puzzled students. JOYCE VAN FOSSEN, B.S. English Social Studies Miss Van Fossen designates the ideal country for all her seniors to establish residence—quick!