Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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THE ADMINISTRATION LEADS 1961 EVALUATION Dr. E. Cariron Abbott Mr. Wayne A. Klinger t Mr. H. Stanley Klec ner Dr. William Etsweiler Eighteen

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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.

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SCHOOL BOARD R°w 1; E Carlton Abbott Daniel R. Overcash. Mrs. Albert E. Bate. Jr.. R. Mifflin Hood. Robert W. Johnston. Bruce M. Dunham. Langjey. Mrs. Charles LMcKaig. Edwin J. Trill. Robert H. Stevens. Joseph D. Pittenger. William H. Doerr. Jr.. Edgar G. Kempton. Jr.. E. Ncdson Brown. Mrs. John V. Davis. Mrs. William R. Genn. Leroy A. Phillips. Clyde A. Mauger. Jr.. John R. Griffiths. Jr.. Mrs. Robert M {ttartan, Franklin R. Walters. Row 2: E. Morris Mrs. Jean Plimpton Miss Mary Lindenmuth Mr. Charles P. Forbes Mrs. Margaret Genn