Middlebury High School - Middiette Yearbook (Middlebury, IN)

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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

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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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Language Students Learned to Communicate Young, energetic minds need a way to express their thoughts. Language, whether English or Spanish, can provide the media needed. Through themes, term papers and the presentation of oral book reports the English students received considerable practice in expressing themselves clearly. The Spanish students learned to express their thoughts creatively through impromptu skits, conversations, and formal speeches and reports. The portable lab and tape recorder aided the Spanish students by permitting them to hear a native speaker. The students learn to understand and appreciate universal literature styles before attempting such specifics as American and English literature. A variety of authors, settings, plots, and styles of writings are studied in prose. Poetry consists of a study of rhythm, rhyme, style and all the techniques that make it a universal language in idea and technique. learning by the use of the self teaching mobile language laboratory unit. Third year Spanish students Sally Yoder, Sue Bal-ycat, Steve Yoder, and Dennis Rheinheimcr are discovering the advantage of new techniques in Taking his turn at giving an oral book report in English is Tim Rassi. This helped to promote additional reading.