Patrick Henry High School - Patriot Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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.em Mrs. Rosalyn Lester Mrs. Evelyn F. Mitchell BS Mary Washington B.S. Longwood College College' Sponsor F.H.A. Department Chairman Sponsor F.H.A. 2 HOMEMAKING i Home Economics offers students l the opportunity of learning to be intelligent homemakers and con- sumers. This year, for the second time, there was a Boys' Home Economics Class. Also, there was a special class for senior girls in which they learned home and family business management, preparation of a few simple foods, and selection of clothing. ln other home economics courses, students gained knowledge and skill in home management, cooking, and l sewing. 'D ' it l. Crossbelts for the Band are washed by Drema Holcomb and Dixie Frei. 2. Setting the table for lunch are Faye Waldron and Lynne Bowman. 3, That fresh batch of cookies looks good to Nancy Dickerson as she pre- pares for a taste test. 4. Judy Yancy checks the brownies for the faculty fed. W'

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Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing teach many useful skills which lead to future hobbies or occupations. The 149 students in these classes have earned many awards for excellence in regional competition. imc... 3 ' .ir 'gm wel l. V. Richards, M. Tinnell, D. Coulter, D. Fox, M. Minter, and M. Candler pre' n in Mr Bisho 's class 2 A 5 6 pare drawi gs ' . p . . T-square aids J. Kiracoff gain accuracy. 3. R. Cubitt and T. Collette fit lumber for a bookcase. 4. R. Bibb chooses wood for his project. 5. B. Srb, M. Francis, R. Pleasants, J. Ellis and R. Nelson work on individual projects. 6. G. Powers uses a brace and bit in cabinet work.

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Mrs. Ann S. Graybill A.B. East Carolina Cal lege, Chairman, Busi- ness Department Spon- sor, Business Club 'Avi If s 3 l V' Mrs. Violet E. Carter A.B. Bowling Green Col- lege, Sponsor, Business Club TRAINING B Mrs. Caroline Barbee B,S. University of North Carolina: Sponsor, Busi- ness Club M-'r 'im 'G r ,, M W ,K Q , Mr. Hugh E. Brown, Jr. Distributive Education B.S., M.Ed. V.P.I. Span' sor, D,E. Club 1 ' fr' M,-w 4 Business E d u c a tio n offers courses to meet the needs of both business and academic students, who improve their skills by work- ing as office and teacher assistants within the school. Typing is popu- lar with college-bound students, shorthand, bookkeeping and cleri- cal practice are favorites with business majors. Distributive Education provides basic instruction in marketing, merchandising and management for either full-time employment in the field of distribution or for con- tinuing advanced training in busi- ness administration, marketing and distribution. A minimum of l5 hours per week in an approved training station to goin practical experience is required. USINESS LEADERS I. Larry Ellis, D. E. student, works at Gor- lands to complete course requirement, 2. Kelley Crouch, Typing ll student, prepares cz manuscript. 3. Dale Osborn and Ronnie Crouch graph cv soles increase in Busif ness class. 4. Jim Harman, Nancy Alex- ander, Trena Thomas and Joyce Sledd work on accounts in Bookkeeping I. 32