Oakhaven High School - Marauder Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Our photographer Captures a characteristic Demonstrating the use of various ma- Mr. Rex Hart, Industrial Arts teacher, pose of Hrs. Ann Weigel. our Art in- chines in one of the many tasks per- must work constantly to keep the tool struetor, perched on her stool with her formed by Mr. Townsend as an ln- room in order. pencils, pens and brushes ever ready. dustrial Arts teacher. nestled securely in her hair. Special Talents and Interests are Encouraged and Developed by Arts and Industrial Arts Although students have had a chance for only one year of art instruction, our Art de- partment has made phenomenal strides in per- fecting individual talents. Awards were made to three students in the annual Scholastic Art Awards, and entries were placed in competi- tion in New York City. Industrial Arts teachers instruct boys in Gen- eral Shop, Woodworking, and Mechanical Drawing and thus fulfill particular interests among various students. An almost new build- ing, equipped with modern machinery serves many young men quite well as it affords them opportunities for acquiring certain techniques. These boys, Members of Mr. Townsend's mechanical drawing class, learn design and architectural structure under their tcacher's able guidance. Carefully, Shop students measure and cut boards to be used The nicest, most original displays at Oakhaven may be seen on the down- in one of their numerous projects. Many beautiful pieces of stairs bulletin board. Art classes work diligently to prepare these most furniture and bric-a-brac are made by these and other boys attractive arrangements, such as this one for Thanksgiving. in ludustrial Arts classes. ,,.:.hrLz,e3g, V1 6? Vg H ,fr Q . 5 ,,,, , M . , it 1:-Q if .Li in

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A typical bookkeeping ledger sheet is Shorthand characters are strange looking explained by Miss Ruby Scott to her creatures to those of us who don't know theing Bookkeeping classes in an effort to but Mrs. Louise Smith seeks to see that her assure their proper training in keep- classes receive adequate understanding of them. ing accounts. Included in Business Education at Oakhaven are Typing, Short- hand, and Bookkeeping. Fundamen- tal understanding and practical ap- plication of all these subjects are emphasized by instructors. For those who do not plan further ed- ucation, career opportunities are increased by development of skill in these three important areas. Business Education. Stimulates Clerical Minded Students Bookkeeping students learn how very much is involved in keeping an accurate record of accounts. However, this knowledge will prove to be essential in future years. iii? Preparing for possible stenographic careers, Oakhaven girls find Shorthand a most interesting but demanding study. Taking dictation is one of their best ways to practice their knowledge. 24

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Oar Pleasant Comprehensive Library Attracts Many Students An endless task for Mrs. Virginia Hulme. librarian. is the typing of new catalogue cards. A most helpful volume in Oukhavenis library is the Websters Unabridged Dictionary. Sherry Clinton seems to be helping James Denny find some word encountered in his study. Reference materials. periodicals. fiction. non-fiction, journals and newspapers provide a wealth of material to be explored by students. Efforts are also being made to increase and improve our library facilities and resources. Most students seem to realize the extremely necessary role our library plays in our school program and try to use it to their fullest advantage. Mrs. Beach's seventh graders have brought geography to life in their study of ranching around the world. Here Bill May, Sandra NIcBroom, and Sue Peck display typical brands used by stockmen everywhere. tgrmillfsla INN