New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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The senior boys take a last-minute look at notes before their Ag. test. . . . The Ag. II class learns how to make a hog waterer. . . . Senior Home Ec. class fit their patterns and make their schedules. s4fcfrCtecC Under the capable direction of Mr. Pieron, the students in industrial arts learn how to use and safely operate tools. This year the class built a new candy case for the use of the junior class' candy sales, as well as many other interesting projects for home use. In our agricultural department which is under the guidance of Mr. Taylor, the -tudents are educated in the modern methods of farming. The classes traveled to Chester, where they took part in a land judging contest. The home economics students learn by doing such things as hair styling, cooking, sewing, child care, home decorating, and color harmony. Miss Wyatt is showing excellent ability in her first actual teaching position. Home Ec. I mixes paints while studying color co-ordination. . . . Industrial Arts III tries to keep their minds on their work as they watch the World Series on TV. . . . While drilling. Bill Sickmeier is surprised by the camera.

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Chuck Oberholtzer shows the Spanish II class Spanish currency. The Spanish I class listens to a story, El jardin del pueblo (translation-- The Town's Garden. ) What's going on in the back of the room??? For better understanding of languages, of peoples, and of the common-day usage of our own language, the students are offered four years of English, a modern literature course, and a Spanish course. From the English courses, taught by both Miss House and Mr. Luther, students gain much knowledge of the correct study and usage of grammar. The modern literature class examines the changes and influences of literature and its importance to people and the changing times. Through the close study of Spain, its customs, and its people, the Spanish I and II students are better able to master the Spanish language. Are Chaucer's Canterbury Tales that funny, Neil Schaller?? Santa's Little Elves practice their speech for the Christmas stunt.

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The bookkeeping class works its practice tests--at least they get to write checks for large amounts! . . . Is the dictaphone machine telling a joke or just a dull letter?? . . . Besides learning the skills of typing, the students learn the care of a typewriter. Sciences A competent secretary shall be an asset to the business world; and therefore, commerce courses prepare the young woman for an important career. Commerce students at NACHS are taught the essential steps of typing and shorthand. Later, they may take the more thorough subjects of transcription, bookkeeping, and secretarial practice which will enable them to be tops in their business positions. As a realistic supplement, each student is assigned a teacher for whom she does various secretarial work. The transcription class watches a movie on mimeographing techniques . . . The shorthand students practice daily the varied shorthand forms, and then try to see of they can read their shorthand to transcribe it. . . . Judy, you don’t look very happy, even though class is finally over.