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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9 . . . U.S1I1E3SS f.ZZ'fLTZZXZl2TfSlTE2 - X 'U , t X f . 256 O Business it ..-- ' ff Dictation flowed over headphones and typing students attempted to record every word. Iunior Kerri Moorehead demonstrates her typing ability. Photo by lim Tomforde. Business classes display a sign encouraging high school students to invest in their future, by enrolling in business education. Photo by lim Tomforde. Rising costs and high inflation have led many students to join the work force. Seeking aid in preparation for these future careers, the students turned to various business courses of- fered as electives by the Business Department. One such course which specifically concentrates on preparing students for future careers is Accounting. Ac- counting I, a full year elective, teaches the recording and inter- preting of the financial records of a business. Accounting II deals with the administration of partnerships and corporations. The popularity of Accounting has increased with the added amount of career oriented students. We had to open another room for accounting and buy 50 new calculators just to handle the larger class load, said Department Chairman Mrs. Coye Emmons. Accounting is a good field to go in- to and it has a good future, com- mented Iunior Ioe Onofrietti. The courses in business training tended to be small in size yet the material covered was extensive. General Business classes were instructed by Mr. Walten Walker of First City National Bank on when and why they need to invest their money. Photo by Iim Tomforde. BE kg . W A DUMB We f BUNNY-t ee.. Invest In your ildlllffik enroll in business education Business training courses stressed nm only the basics but also the fur damentals of administration. Business Management is helpfll in preparing students to own and r their own businesses and co panies, stated Mrs. Virginia Irwin. Gne elective which taught studen the elementary knowledge of la h and crimes having to do w business was Business Law ' It he the consumers to gain a bet understanding of their rights w they purchase something, said M Necil Meushaw. Restricting its enrollment freshmen and sophomores, Persor Business Management sought ' make students aware of certa businesses and to impart a genei knowledge of budgeting, checki and savings accounts and stock said Mrs. Susan Anderfurin. Guest speakers, such as Newsm Ron Stone, discussed the advantag of their careers with interest business students. In office Procedures, taught Mrs. Ann Iumper, students learn the basics of office administratic Skills mastered included telepho ing, calculation, duplicating ai voicetranscription. w by Michelle Mahon