Laurel High School - Rambler Yearbook (Laurel, MD)

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K. Hiett and L. Mitchell operate the dupllcatm machine. BUSINESS following objectives: to help students to becom miliar with office organizatlons and ollice proced to introduce and improve specific office skills, to vide students with some practlcal tralnlng and ex enceg to provide practice IU meetlng produ standards, and to provide an acqualntanceship various types of buslness machmes Well tralned ness personnel play a promlnent role ln Amer economy. Typists, bookkeepers clerks and ste raphers are essential to business The Laurel st receives training in bookkeeplng typing, short Business education concerns 1tself Pflmaflly Wlth e u 1 c ' l u h w office and secretarial practice and buslness la preparation for his business career ' O Qt . all ll t X x IW ax Nxt fy? ,MN M 6, Q Alf

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Donna and Mike look at the map during their United States History class. Maps play an important part in the study of geography. SGCIAL 5. Mr. 48 Jenkins gives his World History class a quiz. STUDIE The social studies program provides for the under- standing, skills, and values that make a good citizen. These courses, including world history, United States history, world geography, and problems of democarcy, are intended to familiarize students with the history, laws, customs, and economy of the United States and other nations. Through experiences and study, the individual develops an understanding of his rights and responsibilities as a member of society. Students in the fourth period P. O. D. class view the bulletin board and the many posters.

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Students make impressionistic drawings while listening to music. M. Marsh accompanies music students in song. Individual expression is essential to the production of a well-rounded personality. Art classes offer the creative student an 'opportunity to project his ideas. Art is an important part of our cultural background and leads to an appreciation of the finer things in life. Everyone is creative to a degree. The degree is dependent upon many factors. but the main factor is MUSIC The music education program provides opportuni- ties for individuals to develop an appreciation of music and to gain experiences in both individual and group activities. Students develop socially, intellectually, emotionally, and creatively through music. Because students do not respond alike, a program of varied activities has been arranged. As a fine art, music helps young people to develop an awareness of beauty. It is an effective means of communication of emotions, ideas, and images. RT experience. Experience in art must be as varied as the materials used. The aims of art education include teaching the individual awareness of the world around him and teaching him to express what he sees, feels, and thinks in his own Way and through many art media. R. Hand, P. Whitehead, E. Brookrnan, J. Ingram, W. Beard, and G. Gardner admire a product of the art class.