Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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BUSINESS STUDENTS AIM FOR FUTURE CAREERS Distributive Education students admire miniature spinning wheel. J. Biggins sells crackers to his classmates J. Trendler, M. Denson, T. Johnson. B. McCleary. and C. Bazata. Sixteen

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THE PRESENT students an insight into the rise and fall of men and civilizations. Eleventh grade students delve further into the fascinating study of American history guided by Mr. H. Donn McCafferty and Mrs. Mary Ann Gilda. Finally, the twelfth grade student explores the state of the world today and the cultures of other coun tries. World affairs is taught by Mr. Lawrence Richards and Miss Regina Stretch. Discussion of current news and the scanning of Time magazine information highlighted the senior classes. Special reports were compiled on Russia, Britain, Asian nations, and the Middle East. StU' dents delved into economics with vigor. A Model United Nations at the University of Pennsylvania in April provided some seniors with an exciting experience. G. Lauderbach gives a lecture to his classmates in Ninth Grade history. R. Kosel identifies top U. S. Scientists for K. New' house, D. Wilgard, and I. Bolton. Engrossed American History students search textbooks for answers during a classroom discussion led by Mrs. Gilda. C. March lectures on the styles of the Twenties to G. Kelly, C. Perthes, K. Fitzpatric . and J. McCrea. Mr. Richards regulates debate led by P. Krueger as D. Becker, S. Meg raw. P. MacAllister, M. DIorio, J. Bair, K. Goode prepare arguments. li

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Trying hard to concentrate on typing are Seniors M. Tozer and S. Van Siclen. Mrs. Felter dictates some figures to be tabulated on the adding machine. THROUGH STUDY AND PRACTICE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Typing, bookkeeping, and shorthand arc typical of the skills acquired by girls pursuing a business course. Business law, sales, and general business train- ing provide boys with a broad background of achieve- ment as a springboard to executive successes. Modern equipment which can be easily utilized facilitates learning in commercial classrooms. The faculty makes use of instructive aids such as type- writers, recording machines, and special records. Distributive education students discover a dual opportunity allowing them to gain practical job ex- perience on part-time assignments while completing their high school education and necessary training. Many commercial students find good office jobs available to them upon graduation as a result of the thorough training absorbed in high school. This knowledge prepares them to face the future with certainty. Girls participating in the business course are en- couraged to engage in extra-curricular activities aimed at further development of their skills. Typists assist the publications department in preparation of copy for the printers. Teachers call upon business students for help in duplicating material. Future Business Leaders of America club provides programs of interest to commercial students. V Argo and ]. Artmont explain income tax form to fellow D. E. students. 4 y Miss Capece shows M. Mellon where to place her fingers on the typewriter.