La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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Every typing class must learn the proper methods involved with typing. We Prepare {[er cur Juture On rhe second floor of the annex we find the commercial department. Many opportunities are provided for those who will be entering the busi- ness world. In general business, one studies in- surance, banking, record keeping, and the system of debits and credits. Bookkeeping teaches good financial practice in keeping important records. Business law cases are studied in business law. The basic fundamentals are taught in the first year of typing and the application of them in the second year. The same process is also used in the study of shorthand. Students may also have actual office practice to enable them to graduate with the experience obtained from working in the different offices in school. The business department and the local Whirl- pool plant make it possible for several students to learn how to operate the IBM machines by go- ing to classes twice a week at night. This program enables the students to find better jobs after grad- uation. Mr. Tarnow discusses a Business English problem with Dauretta Mcnta. 16

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cut CteaWe Utilities Mr. Prokl shows Ervin Larson the proper techniques in using a lathe. Mr. Van Wagner, shop instructor, helps Kendall Kessler solve a drafting problem. Technical courses provide opportunities for practical experience in the arts of indus- try. In the print shop the students learn the process related to graphic reproduction. This shop is also the source of many of the tick- ets for school functions. Students learn to use both hand and power tools in wood shop. In machine shop the students learn to work with metal and to use the various tools and attachments. Other courses offered in this department are mechanical, machine, and ar- chitectural drafting. All of these classes em- phasize the dignity of work and the value of industry, self-reliance, co-operation, initi- ative, and good working habits. Randy Kessler and Nichlas Bubalo discuss a drawing in Mr. Hobbs’ blue print reading class.

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Using the dictaphones, Sheila Terry and Connie Ewart do advanced work. Mr. Bauer is the chairman of the commercial de- partment. Mr. Hannah was the addition to the staff of commercial teachers this year. The commercial courses are designed to make the students intelligent consumers and producers of goods and services. Many students take a commercial course before they graduate, and a large percentage of them go into the commercial, field after graduation. The commercial field improves as new ideas and inventions enter the field. Students acquire special- ized training in the typing classes. The LPHS com- mercial department receives some new typewriters every three years. The department is also equipped with a few electric typewriters, adding machines, and two dictaphones of the latest style. To improve their knowledge of business and busi- ness terms, the commercial students rake a course in business law. Terms of contracts, deeds, and financial reports are studied. Joe Barker define the terms of his outline to Cathy Otter. Mr. Hannah instructs Sandy Adams and Gary Brainerd on how to use the electric adding machine. 17