Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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Commercial Department Mrs. Florence Boone B.S., U. of Illinois JULY 9 ☆ The classes offered by the commercial department are typing, office practice, bookkeeping, business training, and shorthand. These courses train students for future positions in the business world. Shorthand, typing, business training, office practice, and bookkeeping are taught by Mrs. Boone. Mrs. Tosetti also teaches typing. This year Mrs. Boone took the girls in the office practice class to Springfield and Decatur to visit large offices. She is well liked by the students and teachers. Music Department We have a large music department under the direction of Mr. Tepatti. This year we have a band, girls’ chorus, boys’ chorus, freshman girls’ chorus, and a mixed chorus. The chorus and band presented a winter concert which was enjoyed by all who attended. These extra subjects are well liked by all the students who join them. Mr. Tepatti. besides directing the band and chorus, gives music lessons to members of the band. Mr. Tepatti is also an official referee. Mr. Antone Tepatti A.B., McKendree Col. OCTOBER 25 ☆ ELEVEN

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Home Economics Department Miss Cleo Anderson B.S., S. 111. U. June 16 ☆ Home economics is a three-year course offered to the girls of N. T. H. S. In this department the girls are taught cooking, sewing, and other necessities of home-making including social activities. The home “ec” department has been brightened up this year with new draperies, which the girls made, and new tables and chairs. Miss Anderson wears on her left hand, third finger, something shiny and bright. We wonder how long her name will be Anderson. Miss Anderson is the sponsor of the F. H. A. ☆ Agriculture Department Agriculture is a four-year course offered to the boys at N. T. H. S. who are interested in farming. The boys have home projects, go on field trips, and also do many useful things around school. New equipment was added to this department this year consisting of tables and chairs and an electric drill. Mr. Weger, in addition to teaching agriculture at school, is also an instructor of a “G.I.” agriculture class one night a week and is the sponsor for the F. F. A. Mr. Russell Weger B.S., U. of Illinois FEBRUARY 2 ☆ TEN

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Foreign Language Department Mrs. Esther Nantkes B.A., U. of Illinois AUGUST 19 ☆ N. T. H. S. offers three courses in foreign language, Latin I, II, and German. Latin I and II are taught by Mrs. Nantkes. From this language come many of our present day words. The Latin students enjoy an understanding of the ancient classics. German is taught by Mr. Robbins. This subject gives us a chance to learn the language of our friends across the sea. Mrs. Nantkes, in addition to teaching Latin, teaches freshman and senior English and is sponsor of the Freshman Dramatic Club. English Department Our English department teaches the essentials of our language. It enables us to master the fundamentals of grammar, to express ourselves in speech or in writing, and to appreciate good literature. Four years of English are required. Freshman English is taught by Miss Yackle and Mrs. Nantkes, sophomore English by Miss Yackle, junior English by Miss Hogue, and senior English by Mrs. Nantkes. Miss Yackle has been senior sponsor and yearbook adviser for many years and she has been with N. T. H. S. since its beginning. Besides teaching English she is the school librarian. Miss Stella Yackle M.S., U. of Illinois APRIL 16 TWELVE