Madison Township High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Wakarusa, IN)

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LEARNING BY DOING, Beverly Pittman demon- strates to Carl Moser the correct method of filling out a bank deposit slip in general business class. SECRETARIAL TRAINING pupils learn to operate adding, calculating, and transcribing machines. Ken McCormack is shown using a calculator. Page fourteen Teens prepare for “GUESS HE’S RIGHT,” muses Jackie Duarte in business law class as John Hensler proves his argu- ment from the material in his workbook. REMEMBERING the basic bookkeeping equation, Assets = Liabilities + Proprietorship, J. Duarte, S. Nicholas, and V. Engelhardt do an assignment.

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OVERCOME with curiosity, fifth graders D. Nich- olas, T. Pogue, D. Gerber, and C. Flory investigate Mrs. Bellman’s 100-year-old grind organ. Youth devote time to “Right foot on the brake! Shift into drive!” aremtnescries uttered by Mr, David@as. he instructs his pupils to drive. Prospective drivers learn to properly handle a car before applying for drivers’ licenses. Activities in drivers’ training include studying motor parts and taking skill tests. In the winter the girls’ gym class limbers up with calisthenics and tumbles on mats besides playing basketball, volleyball, bad- mitton, and deck tennis. Running track and practicing baseball and softball keep the boys engrossed in the spring during physical education classes. Music is taught to the first eight grades. They learn the fundamentals of singing and music appreciation. Grades one to three sing musical games and play rhythm instruments. The other grades give talent programs, and they also learn to sing in two- and three- part harmony. “Windows of Christmas” was an operetta performed by the pupils in grades one through six on December 14. Saas: DRIVERS’ TRAINING teacher Mr. David shows his pupils Gerry Bidlack and Dennis Mitchell how to check the oil in the drivers’ training car. learning new skills SEVENTH-GRADE GIRLS display their ability to do calisthenics during their physical education class. These exercises keep the girls physically fit. Page thirteen

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commercial and vocational careers Commercial courses at Madison train future office workers. Those taking general business learn to write checks and prepare bank statements. Business law is concerned with the rules that apply to business situations and transactions. Using good filing proce- dures, operating office machines, and typing business letters are some activities in secre- tarial training class. In bookkeeping, pupils learn to accurately and neatly keep records. Home economics students design the latest styles of clothing. Not only do they make their garments, but they also model them in the annual spring dress revue. Girls also get experience in cooking and in managing bud- gets for the home. Prospective farmers prepare for their occupation by taking agricultural courses. Soil samples are taken, tractors are repaired, and cattle are studied by these farm boys. ae MEASURING THE SCOPE of the land outside the school building are agricultural students D. Weldy, B. Troxel, T. Manges, and (kneeling) G. Oswalt. Bic: HOME ECONOMICS girls Marie Fassnacht, Linda Mumby, Donna Rankin, Neva Rogers, and Marcia Schmeltz demonstrate the method of preparation of these taste- appealing hors d’oeuvres and canapes. Mrs. Kintzel is the home economics teacher. Page fifteen