Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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TOP: Madras High's cooks pose for a picture while preparing for the noon hour. ABOVE: Handling the laundering for MHS' P.E. and athletic programs is El eanore Moore. 19

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Floyd Jones Paul Pawlouski Herman Hansen Wes Pendergraft Verna Miller Jean Suttle June Grant Edith DeJagger Employees Are The Backbone Of MHS With the combined efforts of hardworking employees, MHS glided smoothly through another year. Custodians, under the direction of Jonesy, Floyd Jones, worked both day and night to keep the school building and grounds clean. Mrs. Verna Miller, district food service supervisor, led an experienced staff of cooks in planning, preparing, and serving well balanced and nutritious meals. Busses and vans were kept in top condition by the head mechanic, Wes Pendergraft, while Hank Couch, driver supervisor, was in charge of transportation for athletic and student activities. BELOW: Jonesy Floyd Jones, MHS custodian polishes lockers while students attend classes. BOTTOM: An MHS custodian takes from his daily duties to eat lunch and relax before returning to work. 18

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Students Become Better Businessmen For those students wishing to pursue a career in the business world, or for those with a special interest in this field, MHS offered a number of courses including typing, shorthand, accounting, business law, business machines, and exploring business. Correct office procedures, letter composition, and telephone procedures were among the many things learned by shorthand classes, as well as becoming adept at taking shorthand. The business machines class learned many usuable skills including filing methods, use of adding machines, calculators, and other machines. TOP: Senior Nyla Bowden finishes her typing project. RIGHT: Virginia Rufenor, senior, and Mr. Peanut play hide and seek in business law. 20