Park Hill High School - Troyian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Mrs. Crystal Fteed1'i'.horthand, Clerical Practice What l've said all along is in print right here in the book! Mrs. Ruthanne Stonewall Secretarial Practice, D.E. and C.O.E. Mrs. Stonewall examines one of her student's latest assignments. Hands in position, ready, begin! These are some of the sounds heard as you walk past the typing and business classes as stu- dents peck away the min- utes at timed-writings and letters. Through concentra- tion and perserverance, typ- ing and shorthand skills are developed for possible ca- reers or merely for personal use. In the business classes, attention is directed towards consumer problems, taxes, family finance, insurance, labor, and a study of the legal procedures involved in business transactions. Office experience is gained by learning to operate var- ious machines, working in the school office, enrolling in a specified course. Mrs. Mary Foraker-Office Machines, Basic Business Mrs. Foraker is teaching in one of the new 3l'll'ISXeS. Mrs. Barbara Bucker-Typing, Business Law This class is one thrilling experience after another. Mrs. Sharon Orton-Bookkeeping Basic Business lf you don't get your hands off that adding machine while l'm lecturing l'lI pull the master switch.

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Mrs. Rosa Stein-Spanish I think l'll entitle my next book, 'Every- thing You've Always Wanted to Know About Spanish, but Were Afraid to Ask. DI! Mr. Steve Osman-Business Law Speech, Debate Terry Foster consults Mr. Osman on re- search for a speech to be presented in his class. fmjom I Hahn I The department of foreign languages is interested in helpingstudentsunderstand and appreciate other cul- tures through the study of language. Speaking, listen- ing, reading and writing are communication skills in which the student gains proficiency through the use of films, tapes, records, and periodicals. In addition, the student may learn to play Monopoly in Spanish, or Scrabble in French, to enjoy a French crepe or a Mexican taco, and in gen- eral, to enjoy using the new language. Mr. Steven Cottrell--French I Do you realize what you just said? Mrs. Joyce Stewart-French Mrs. Stewart demonstrates how gestures are such an important part of being a true Frenchman. Speak up ! Speech was made to open man to man, and not to hide him, to promote commerce, and not betray it. Lloyd

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faddmq 7Zew?'wtww4... Mr. James Dorsey-Metal shop and Drawing and Planning . . . And, Mr. Dorsey, this is going to be my hideaway! 31258, 7 fi A vt fmt 335 tm- ,, vii' ',., ' ff: V 12- a a. at it . MM - of Q ii Mr. Howard Duncan-Drafting and Architectural Drawing Mr. Duncan suddenly wishes he taught Home Ec Mr. Robert Caldwell-Wood Shop We always con Mr. Caldwell into doing our work for us. The Industrial Arts Department offers instruc- tion in architectural drawing, drafting, woodwork, metals, and electronics and electricity. The stu- dents learn how to operate machines, the mech- anics in planning blueprints, welding and metal work. Some of the projects are salt and pepper shakers, lamps, and cedar chests, while some the more advanced are dressers, chairs, and night- stands. Mr. Larry Roth-Metal Shop and Electronics Now . . . which one of you boys connected all of the lights in the school to this switch? i