Parker Rural High School - Panther Yearbook (Parker, KS)

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COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Eighty students are enrolled in the four subjects, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Typewriting and Secretarial Course taught by Mr. Jilka. There are forty-one students enrolled in the two typewriting classes. Only Juniors and Seniors may enroll in the one year of typewriting which is offered. Besides learning the key board and typing copies from the book, much time is spent on speed and rhythm tests, letter writing and tabulation. Shorthand has an enrollment of seventeen students. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for this course also.The class consists of sixteen girls and one boy. Most of the year is spent in learning the rules for writing. The last few weeks are spent in writing and transcribing dictation. The Secretarial Class consists of eight girls: six seniors and two graduates. Secretarial duties in general are taken up in this course. Letter writing, proper spacing, centering, writing checks, filling out drafts,cutting stencils, filing letters, writing telegrams and cablegrams, and preparing monthly statements are some of the many exercises required of the class. Bookkeeping has an enrollment of thirteen students: seven boys and six girls. The new state text,n2Oth Century,W was used for the first time in Parker High School this year. The text is a combination of bookkeeping and accounting. A work book was used in conjunction with the text in which the actual theory was applied. The students like this book as it contains the ruled forms for the various state- ments and accounts. gg re' S' .s fvg I L.li Z X A fig, fins m JI - ' - - Q a '-'I'QLixygg,?4:'f . EN 4 ' i -555555252? 4- X ggi.-.aa,e'i I - 21

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HOME ECONOMICS About eight years ago a third year course ln Home Economics was added to the curriculum which made it possible for a girl to secure a major in Home Economics. The work is elective and open to any girl in school. In the Freshman year Foods is taught the first semester and clothing the sec- ond semester. The underlying principles of nutrition fundamentals of cook1ng,pre- paring and serving of a breakfast are stressed. The clothing work commences with learning of decorative embroidery stitches and their application. The use of the sewing machine and making of commonly used seams and hems,the requirements of good design and choice of style and colors are stressed. Garments such as slips,aprons, and plain dresses are made. The work of the sophomore year is divided into a semester each of clothing and foods. It is really a continuation of the first year's work. A continued study of meal planning is made in theory and practice. Garments are made of silk and wool fabrics. The third year course is ca1led'Home L1ving.' It covers a broad field of sub- ject matter such as the home and family,budgets, domestic architecture, choice and arrangement of furniture, health, and home care of the sick. The girls gain much useful information and practical experience. At various times throughout the year they help with banquets and parties. ! 'N ' ,. Ag? .- . sb ve um lvl -7 A.. -' I rv V ,Q xi. at R 'XX -1 ,XA 3 B6 4 ,Av ,.-:z H N f N E,- .. ,.- gay. - Affgfq V , 1 ' y ' N ga-2 mil if t M fa .., ' , - g f f Q9 rg . 'M T 'Z , . A' 5 ' 1 gi ni 'W'c?iiLF- X - g W ' llll 20 4

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BAND The 'band was quite small at the beginning of the term but is growing and improving steadily. Although having several fine musicians, the band is composed largely of beginners. Only twenty-four members made the trip to the fair at Osawatcmie. About this time fourteen new uniforms were added to the wardrobe. A month later thirty-six members made a very attractive and outstanding showing on Kansas Day at the American Royal. Another exciting and eventful trip was to the Fort Scott Armistice Day celebration. Our band paraded in the mor'n:l.ng,gave an afternoon concert, paraded again at night,and drilled between halves of the Fort Scott and Osawatomie football game. Other appearances consist of' home football and basketball games, assemblies, special music for plays and progx-ams,concert, musical practice drills downtown, County Music Festival, District State Music Festival at Chanute, and Commencement. Hr. Anneberg also has another group of musicians in a junior band consisting of beginners from which he can get new members for the senior band. Also in this group of about twenty are several senior members who are learning to play another instrument. This will advance them in the world of musical lmovrledge. -an sf1g,f,iZ '-'PES-'M Y si A - - 'T' 22