Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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careers begin in business department Pembroke High School’s Business Department pro- vides strong background in clerical business work to prepare the students for careers in the business world. Although typing is the most popular course offered, the department also offers training in areas of business machines, bookkeeping and shorthand. In addition to classroom courses, departments in Distributive Educa- tion which provides part time jobs in area retail stores. At these stores, students are provided with on the job train- ing experience. The Business Department provides the student with a complete, balanced curriculum necessary for a business career and a few essentials such as typing for college-bound students. Grading the previous day’s speed drills, Mrs. Polly Rice discovers an- other mistake Taking a break from class routine, Mrs. Charlotte But- ler, Mr. Mike Paul, Mr. William Carmines, Mrs. Nancy Betts, and Mrs. Carolyn Shannonhouse enjoy an early season football game. During the remaining minutes of the class, Charles Ulmnschneider and Ed Lingenfelser work to increase their typing speed. Concentrating on a written assignment, Patti Wornom, Barbara Furtado. Jean Rochelle and Sharon Williams receive a break from their typing.

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Tl r - Smiling slyly about the possible reaction to his next question to the class, Mr. Harry Bennett presides over his World History class Showing his amount of interest in the present subject area of Government, Fred Hare takes a nap Flanked by two students, Mrs. Nona Hicks asks Mrs. Ethel Brockley for an audio-visual aid. 22

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Searching through the local phone directory, Mr. Judson Furlow looks at job possibilities for his distributive education students. Not another mistake!” exclaims Mrs. Betty Hill, as Mary Ann Sterrett smiles with embarrassment. With eyes on copy”, Debbie Critzen completes the days assignment. 24