Milton High School - Blue Gold Yearbook (Milton, VT)

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f. L. 34 Blue and Gold COMMERCIAL DEPT. Shorthand I-Aims: to train students to read shorthand notes fluently and to transcribe them accuratelyg to develop habits which make for efficiency in taking dictation and to build up a vocabulary usable at the rate of about 80 words a minute. Bookkeeping-Aims: to teach the elementary principles of accounting and routine of book- keeping, and to develop an appreciation of busi- ness situations and problems, sole proprietorship and partnership. Typewriting I--The objective of the course is: mastery of the keyboard with the formation of correct habits and techniques which will en- able the student to type accurately at the rate of forty words per minute. The various letter forms are studied with special emphasis on attractive placement. This includes carbon copies and en- velopes. Much time is devoted to personal typing. Typewriting II-Objective: The ability to type accurately at the rate of fifty words per minute and set up attractively the following: manuscript typing, copying from rough draft, payroll, bills, invoices, statements, tabulations, and other business forms. Some time is spent in cutting stencils and instructions are given in the use of the duplication machine. Junior Business Training-The objectives of this course are: to provide a background of economic education such as should precede any vocational training and to lay a Hrm foundation for the achievement of economic security. Obfice Practice-This course provides intensive pre-employment training. The objectives are QU to aid the student in mastering office skills such as filing, duplicating, keeping payroll records, and operating calculating machines and QZJ to develop the personal qualities and traits that are essential for .success in a business office. SHOP This is a course in woodworking, using common tools, power equipment and lathe. General Information Admission - Any pupil having graduated from the eighth grade is admitted to the high school. Other pupils are admitted upon presen- tation of an officially signed statement of proof that equivalent work has been completed. Tuition-All students whose residence is out- side the School District are charged tuition of 8225.00 for year 1954-55. If a pupil lives in a Vermont town which does not maintain a high school, his home district is legally obligated to pay this fee. Marking System--The marking system is a standard one used by most high schools. A Q92-100D excellent workg B C85-925 very good work, C Q77-855 good workg D C70-77D poor work, F Qbelow 70j no re-examination iven. g Report Cards are sent home six times each year for parents' examination. While the teachers and principal appreciate the prevailing good will and cooperation of the parents, the following suggestions may help in keeping our scholarship standing high: Good attendance is fundamentally necessary for a successful school. Satisfactory work in the high school requires regular home study on the part of the average student. Parents and other adults are welcome at thc school at all times. We invite any intelligent and sympathetic criticism. CHEERLEADERS C. Martell, A. Dunakin, P. Fienemann, P. Bourgeois, J. Brisson, R. Patno

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Blue and Gold When the right time comes, the pupils will need to make their own choice of work, to decide how they are going to earn their living and how they are going to prepare for success in the calling they have chosen. Sociology and Problems of American Democ- racy-Sociology concerns itself with problems of modern social living and how these problems are being solved by our democratic system of government. World History-The course attempts to give an understanding of how our present civilization developed from the past and what the different ages and peoples have contributed to the present. United States History-The objective of this course is to furnish a background of ideals, strug- gles, victories, failures, and compromises which, viewed objectively, impress our country, force- fully and favorably on each high school student. HOME ECONOMICS DEPT. Home Economics is required of all girls in grades 7 and 8. There is an advanced course which can be elected by upperclass girls. Last year, for the first time, boys could take Home Economics. This class met twice during the band period. The boys made chef's aprons, sport shirts, and learned how to care for a sew- ing machine. They proved that boys, as well as girls, can be good cooks. The Freshmen studied units on good groom- ing, getting along with others, textiles, clothing construction, nutrition, and meal planning and service. In addition to these units, the advanced class studied interior decorating and caring for children. This class was responsible for making twenty-three new choir robes for the glee club. They also rearranged the Home Economics room, so that we now have a separate kitchen and a classroom with a family living center. SENIOR PLAY CAST Scan-cl-I+'. Terry, ll. Vantinc, T. Blow, T. Jordan, Fiencmann, C. Martell Standing-Al. Russell. B. Smith, R. Brisson, H. Boudreau, L. Patno, A. jones

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