Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Cluttered with a chaotic mass of models, fiaxks, and papers, Mrs. Proceeding through the observational part of her biology Trophy desk contains the essential supplies for biology lab. lab, Sandra Pope pauses from the ocular to record her data. Irving Roxenberg and Linda Callahan survey a large proved aids such as this are becoming increasingly ef- demonstration model illustrating human anatomy. Im- fective as the scope of the courses continues to expand. 53

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w Outer fringes of chemistry cannot be easily defined since today it merges with the other sciences in many signihcant areas. Gestering to stress an important point in his lecture, Mr. DiMartino arouses the attention of student scientists. When a rough exam is impending, some quick concentrated cramming becomes inevitable. This studious girl is trying to use it advantageously. w m9 xNITOR m Meter stick in hand, Alan Roth measures distances be- tween dots on the tape in preparation for graphing. 52

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Rafeal Bernal types his lesson with rhythmatic strokes and eyes on copy as the teacher sets a specihc cadence. Proofreading a stencil, Mrs. Skinner exemplihes one of the basic skills of the conscientious typist. Speed Business Teaches Systematic Procedures Americais economic system remains dependent upon the skill and proficiency of its workers. This, then, is the work of the business department, to provide the offices of today with well-trained personnel. Specialized courses are offered to business students to help them adapt to office situations. Clerical ofhce prac- tice familiarizes the student with office procedures. Busi- ness English enables the prospective employee to have the specialized knowledge of a subject that is often the deciding factor in attaining a position. Business courses are not only intended for people planning to enter the held of enterprise, but also for the general public. Busi- ness Law and Consumer Economics teach people their rights in business transactions. Theoretical studies form a portion of the curriculm. C. B. E., CO-Operative Busi- ness Education, enables diligent high school students to gain invaluable practical experience while still working for their diplomas. The key to success in the field of business is proficient skills, ability to get along with supervisors and co-work- ers, plus the willingness to work to full capacity. and accuracy are constantly stressed as desirable traits demanded by a competitive business world.