Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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the Rank and ' Moore-Norman Vo-Tech also had a program for those who do not have a definite idea of what field they want to enter. The program, entitled Experience Based Career Education CEBCEJ involved about 50 students from MHS. Each student chose fields into which they had any interest, and the Learning Coordinator, a type of counselor, found places where they could work, exploring the field to see if it suited them. Students worked from 3 to 8 weeks at each location, and then moved on to another. Those who entered the program with no idea of what they wanted often came out with either a general idea, and sometimes even a definite decision. Those who had a basic idea of the career they desired at the beginning either verified that deci- sion or reversed it. Jobs of all sorts were obtained by participating stu- dents - from working in a funeral home as Steve Elkins did, to working at Central State Hospital in Norman as Jeanne Flesher did. ln describing the EBCE format, Martha Carter, senior, said, it's a kind of legal job-hopping. The pro- gram is a lot different from regular high school routine. You can learn anything you want to learng how much you do is up to the individual. Martha is a good example of the student who opened new doors in the program. When she entered last fall, she thought she would like a ca- reer in journalism. Working in such places as Star Manufacturing and Will Rogers World Airport have changed her mind - she is now headed for a career in public rela- tions. a .,, ..,., i.. ,,,, ,,,k,,g. WIRING IT UP. The latest technologies involved in elec- tronics are taught at the Moore- Norman Vo-Tech. GOVEFtNOFt'S CHOICE. Alison Gilstrap, a student in Experi- enced-Based Career Educa- tion, gained actual government experience by working with Gov. David Boren for four weeks. 219

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE, Gary Red, carpentry student, works at the site ofthe solar home built by students during the year. CO-ED MECHANICS. Interest in auto mechanics by girls is ciimbing all the time. Pam Hawkins is assisted by Tim Masopast. gn N-,. 'IS S ,L

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BOXING IT UP, Flicky Hadley prepares a file box for Coach Casters Office Practice class. W'-W -...,,,N.-N the Rank and Following is an interview with Ms. Mary Morse, head of the Business department. Q. What kind of problems have you come up against as department chairman? A. Oh, mainly just housekeeping chores - getting enough books of the right kind to the right teacher and getting enough equipment. Q. What courses get the most en- rollment, except for Typing I, which many students take for their personal use? A. I guess all of them. We seem to have more than our share. We have about 1300 students out of the 1700 in the high school. Busi- ness Law is a very popular course, and we have many stu- dents enrolled in that. Q. Do you have any new classes this year? A. Yes, we added a new course this year, it's called Office Practice. It takes in a little bit of everything. It is a course for guys and girls both. Next year we would like to offer a course called Note-taking. lt will hopefully teach them how to take notes - an abbreviated shorthand course. It will be a one semester course for seniors only.