Middlebury High School - Middiette Yearbook (Middlebury, IN)

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Present and Past World Problems Discussed Today's world tensions and international problems as well as yesterday's cultures, wars, and documents were studied in history classes this year. Besides adhering strictly to the text-book the government students visited a courtroom session concerning a lawsuit. Other extra events included speakers such as a social security representative and a state policeman. A Turk and a former worker in Cyprus talked to the World History class on the situations in their respective country. In psychology the students discussed the importance of good mental health and its relationship to physical health. Films on human behavior supplemented the text and lectures. John Hershberger prepares for his individual on special material concerning the Middle East in World Problems. One interesting guest in government class was the Terrible Turk . He discussed several aspects of his homeland. Special guest speaker in government class, was Trooper Paul VVilkey, who discussed his various duties. 24

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Ending another hard day at school is Miriam Jones, who is boarding a school bus for another familiar ride home. Cooks and Custodians Proved Indispensable With school pride as high as it is at Middlebury High School, there is an intense interest in the appearance of the school both inside and outside. The custodians and groundkeeper, whose various and numerous jobs range from changing light bulbs to manning the boilers. The staff also includes the cooks whose efficiency provides hot meals for the many hungry students. Besides preparing and serving the meals, they promote fast service and establish a good atmosphere. Other members of the staff are the bus drivers, who see that the students arrive safely at their destination, either to or from school. They also assist when needed for field trips and athletic matches. One of the remarkable traits of our school is that of co-operation between all members of the staff. They realize that a more attractive school results when members of the staff help each other in the completion of their duties. BUS DRIVERS FIRST ROW: Wickie Miller, Floyd Rheinheimer, Floyd Miller, Alvin Nusbaum. SECOND ROW: Clarence Lambright, Harold Yoder, Nelson Miller, Harry Wei-rich, Fred Slabach, Richard Miller, Franklin Mish-ler. 23

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Business Techniques Broadened Know ledge The business students found good training for the future in the business curriculum. The typing I classes were introduced to the typewriting procedures while the typing II classes were stressing speed and dexterity as well as learning how to use other types of office machines such as adding machines and dictaphones. They also learned correct filing methods . By learning the fundamental steps of note taking, the shorthand I students were able to overcome this problem. Those looking forward to a secretarial career improved their speed in shorthand II. The bookkeeping class learned the importance of balanced books and were also confronted with the dilemma of filling out tax returns. The correct filing procedure was learned by Josephine Stutzman and Winifred Rassi in the Typing II class. Caught in the act of working with the adding machine on her tedious Typing II assignment was Rhoda Watson. 25