Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Electronics added Students acquire shop techniques for future jobs Technical and mechanical skills were developed as MHS boys participated in the shop classes administered by Coach Kaiser and Mr. Semokaitis. Wood shop gave the boys the experience of performing such tasks as making furni- ture. The furniture had the professional look of stained wood. Metal shop was instrumental in intro- ducing the basics of working with all types of metal. Electric shop had the boys experimen- ting with the fascinating world of electron- ics. Since electronics is a rapidly growing field, the course proved to be very practical. Mechanical drawing offered the exper- ience of drawing layouts and such for an architectural career. The shop classes offered an advantage to the non-college bound students to pur- sue a craft after graduation. Sanding their shelves for one of the final touches are Tico Porras and John Rosenow. Adjusting for a proper fit makes the perfect shelf learns Leonard Albee. Academics— 29

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An electric shop student demon- strates a transistor breadboard. Coats piled high on the coat rack mark the entrance to shop. A hammer handle is constructed using the lathe by Steve Walker. Paul Whitworth stands back while Chuck Patty masters the torch. 28— Academics

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Guest speakers inform Data processing is new course offered at MHS With the addition of two teachers, two one-semester courses were also added to broaden the MHS business department. Data processing and mod- ern business are the newly added semester electives. Data processing opened its door for juniors and seniors to obtain a back- ground in history, terminology and general information of off ice automa- tion. It familiarized the students with the up-to-date functions of office management. By taking this course, the students gained a necessary advan- tage needed to obtain a high place in the business world today. Modern business gave the basic principles of managing or owning a small business. It offered the student a good insight into the present day practices of business. The stock market was among the many business as- pects studied. The business department, being the largest in the school, manages to keep up with the ever increasing demand for business education. Constant practice is vital for short- hand speed finds junior Rene Touchette. With eyes on copy. Typing II stu- dent Denise Sears works on a pr o- duction test. 30— Academics