Jordan Matthews High School - Phantomaire Yearbook (Siler City, NC)

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Through the study of foreign languages, Spanish and Latin, students increase their knowledge of the speech, literature, arts, and customs of different nations. This opportunity promotes a keen interest in people of other lands. Here we seek tocreate aspirit of under- standing and co-operation with peoples of other nations and with problems common to all. Foreign cLanguage Englih It is the challenge of our English de- partment to give continued instruction in the mechanics of writing and the compre- hension of reading. Through these medians we recognize the possibilities of effective expressions. Training for free and natural expressions coincides to achieve the indis- pensable task—effective expressions—in the social development of individuals. Intensive study is carried on in the library where under the direction of our librarian, Mrs. Lane, we may use the available refer- ence material for research in varied fields.

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Con gate [ Our commercial department endeavors to develop skills, attitudes, and understand- ings that are essential for the successful di- rection of day-to-day business operations. A wide choice of business-educational subjects are Offered, including Shorthand and Business English taught alternately each year, Book- keeping and Accounting, Of fice Practice, Beginning and Advanced Typewriting. The twofold objective of this department is to prepare business students for employment and to give typewriting and bookkeeping skills to all that desire them. The vocational department concentrates its efforts on providing opportunities for the exploration of student interests. Courses in Diversified Occupation, Agriculture, Shop, Mechanical Drawing, and Home Economics make up this department which basically en- deavors to challenge vocational students to experiment with their ideas and skills. Vcthional

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i tunity to learn if he is sincere in his quest for knowledge. | Opportunity fo learn... “Men are not to be judged by what they do not know, but by what they know and by the manner in which they know it. We are keenly aware today, more than ever before, that the doors of tomorrow will open to those who are best prepared. Therefore, we are challenged to apply our minds in mastering the fundamental basic teachings and techniques offered at Jordan-Matthews so that we may pursue in a successful manner the career we choose. The well- rounded curriculum promoted by our school insures each student of an oppor- Changing classes ie)