McComb High School - Camellian Yearbook (McComb, MS)

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BUSINESS EDUCATION... preparation for the future | To provide graduates with knowledge, skills, un- derstanding, work habits, and attitudes essential for employment and continued advancement in business oc- cupationss is the purpose of the business education de- partment. Instruction is offered in business arithmetic, business law, Shorthand I, Shorthand Il, bookkeeping, and typewriting. These courses are required of all stu- | dents graduating in the commercial course, and students in the college or general course may take business courses as electives. With the knowledge and skills gained in these classes, graduates feel confident of securing good posi- tions in the business world, or of having a foundation for a business major in college. | “a eg : ‘ a ee — 4 Shorthand I! students study the fundamental princi- | ples of filing—Mrs. Perkins, Annette Strickland, Ruby ] Matthews ast a Mrs. Stephenson checks to see what progress Gale Massey and Larry Daughdrill are making in working their bookkeeping practice sets. pense essed PERKINS a eoilaisne Aided by adding machines, Danny Cooper and Sherry Bass de- ariel termine if they have added their accounts accurately. Business Education B.S. Business Education 59

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effective public speaking Speech classes, which are elective, stress the importance of effective public speaking. By participating in such activi- ties as dramatics, parliamentary proce- dure, and panel discussions, students gain skill and confidence. The speech department gives interest- ed individuals an opportunity to take part in platform contests ,drama festivals, de- bate tournments, and Youth Congress. The department was host this year for the dis- trict speech platform events. By scoring Superiors in the South Mississippi Platform Contest, Emily Wright, Kenneth Wilmesherr, and Annette Strickland become eligible to enter the State Speech Contest. - MARION BROOCKS B. S. Speech In preparation fer Youti Congress, speech students review the bills to be introduced in the House and Senate—Kinnon Thomas, Jimmy Holmes, Mrs. Broocks, Emily Wright. 58

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Rolling out the mop bucket, Connle Dickey and Cindy Wilson prepare to demonstrate their skill In cleaning floors. Fan Ballard, Diane Moak, Rebecca’ Martin, and Kay Carr take a proud peek at the pie they are baking. HOME ECONOMICS. . . training for homemaking Home economics courses offer girls of McComb High School and McComb Jun- ior High School the opportunity to gain an adequate knowledge of homemaking, fam- ily relationship, and child development. Study is made in personal and social de- velopment as well as in housekeeping skills. Homemaking students acquire dex- terity in sewing and cooking and are taught the principles of food preparation, wardrobe and budget planning, good grooming, and child care. Instruction is de- signed to help girls achieve mature judg- ment necessary for managing successful! homes. MRS. NAN BATTE MISS MARGARET B Ah Home Economics enews Home Economics Miss Johnson admires the dolls made as a home pro- lect by elghth grade home ec student Lynn Whitting- ton.