Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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1lSlI1SSSTZ,'EfZt,Zf 523525212 .-1..-.111111111..11..-.11 Any businessman knows the im- portance of typing in his field. The great amount of paperwork could not be overwhelmed without this essen- tial skill. Although Typing I and II are of- fered as electives, many of the skills mastered prove to be so beneficial in college that students feel it should be emphasized as an essential elective. I know it would never be con- sidered as a required course, but Typ- ing I is almost a necessity to make it through high school, stated Senior Nancy Hess. Typing is the essence of business, said Senior Duncan McCall. In preparation for the re- quirements of the business world, students complete many assignments consisting of timed writings, speed drills and letter writing. Students followed a standardized course which covered the basics of typing plus additional lessons on the construction and execution of a pro- per business letter. Studies of how business operates occupied most classtime of Business Management students. While answering a homework assign- ment, Senior Todd Iohnson studies his book. Photo by Taylor Stout. A wh I

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N ui DECA provided a time for students to attend school and earn money at the same time. Senior Sara Dement reviews her notes before work. Photo by Dan Thompson. With the aid of teacher Miss Margaret Gibson, Iuniors lay Robins and Richard Wedel study the basics of Distributive Education. Photo by Doug Whitehead. -gm VOE Vocational Office Education gives Seniors Linda Hilton, Laura Steelman and Kathy Chambers a chance for office experience and awards for them. Photo by Doug Whitehead. Economics and good understanding of the na- tion's finance helps in a business career. Senior VOE student Linda Silva studies an introduction to economics. Photo by Doug Whitehead. Career center recruiter, Mr, Renner, visits English classes annually to speak about vocational training opportunities open to, students at the Career Center. Photo by Dan Thompson. DEXVOEXCVAE O 253

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Nomar 5 5 LL,, A., rw K fi ks x 1- is ajP': X aqui i I I IF K' I l Eyes on her typing book, Sophomore Wendy Cochran keeps her fingers poised on the keys of her typewriter during a Typing I class. Photo by Scott Coleman. '-P' K. If W4 Likew- W1 , .3 Q ping teachers emphasize the importance of Accounting class taught students basic skills in t looking at the keys. Having mastered this handling business payrolls and accounts. 'll,IuniorSharon Wahlstrom concentrateson Iunior Brandie Rulfs grinds her teeth in r workbook. Photo by lim Tomforde. frustration. Photo by lim Tomforde. ! 'Vin , X 'Winder 1 Y 's s ,'f!fffff,sf l A Typewriters were given a tough workout in the Red Wing typing classes. lunior jeff Fisher practices his typing skills. Photo by lim Tomforde. Typing!Accounting O 255