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

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BUSINESS EDUCATION Business Education courses prepare students for life in the business world. Courses offered include Typing I and II, Shorthand, Accounting and Word Processing. In Typing students learn the fine art of typing for speed and accuracy. In Shorthand, students learn how to take notes quickly. While in Accounting, students learn about bookkeeping. The newest course offered is Word Processing, where students learn how to use a computer and word processor in office situations. 26 Craig Laflen finds a play toy. Laura Fisher, future I.R.S. accountant.

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Through many different science classes, students learned about chemicals, disected cats, and Newton’s Laws. In Biology classes, students learned about plant and animal life. In Chemistry, students learned about the chemical make-up of matter and in Physics, students learned of the forces affecting the Earth. All three sections were represented at the J.E.T.S. competition, and the Physics class also competed in the J.E.T.S. Engineering and Design contest, receiving many individual awards. Mr. Barnes seems to be teaching himself. Brad Cummins worries if they pul it together right. Physics class calibrates the velocity of the new machine. Students in Physics prepare for the Engineering contest. Mr. Mueller seems tired of disturbances. 25

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Mrs. McConnell giving Alan Kerperien a few pointers on his project. Frank Moeser creating a possible masterpiece. Mark Sleinwagner is hard at work, hoping for an “A . Bobby Harwerth and Marvin Gaubalz working for perfection. The art c lass backed the Cardinals on their bid for the World Series. ART Students learned many techniques used for creating masterpieces. Under the direction of Mrs. McConnell, students tackled many projects, placing some of them on display, and entering the best in contests and shows. There are many art courses available to help students develop their talents to the fullest.