Madison Heights High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Mr. Tom Pierce helps Jeff Doyle fill out tax forms in his workbook. Students hurriedly review for a test in business mathematics. Organizing lesson plans for the presentation of daily material in business law, Mr. Joe Mitchell checks his calendar.

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Poised and ready to begin a timed writing, Margaret Hadley listens as Mrs. Raines gives directions. Planning a sales talk is not all work for Barbara Hickner and Candy Horoho. business ed courses prepare students for challenges of a competitive commercial world Mr. Ron Beard explains the importance of accuracy in filling out tax forms to Jean Watson. Over eight hundred Madison Heights students enrolled in business education courses this year. Business arithmetic, general business, typing, bookkeeping, business law, and sales and retailing classes met the requirements for graduation from high school on the commercial course. Departmental members strove to give the student basic business education and to offer specialized work to those who possessed the aptitude and drive for more difficult work. Interest rates, loan and mortgage terms, and tax forms became well-known to future business men and women of the competitive industrial world. Advanced seniors in the department are chosen by the department staff to assist in the school office with records, filing, and typing. Some advanced typists served as faculty secretaries. This type of training prepares the students for their future in the business world.

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building trades class constructs barn; home Janie Leader demonstrates the correct way of hemming a dress while Patti Jemison looks on. Careful consideration is taken by Paula Whitehurst and Donna McMahan in laying out a dress pattern, while Jean Taylor presses her finished product. Carefully, Pam Branch and Elaine Whitesel put their homemade pie into the oven. 24