Peru High School - Narcissus Yearbook (Peru, IN)

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Q., - . V' f ls. .,j -, 't With more than half ot the PHS students enrolled on the business education course, neatness and ac- curacy are as important for class assignments as they will soon be in actual office operation, Although bookkeeping worksheets seem trying at 'times tor Sherry Myers, the training will build elli- ciency. Learning by doing has long been recognized as the best way. The new diversified oc- cupation program lets stu- dents learn while they earn. Here Norma Garber ei:- periments with window decorating ideas while working at a local dress shop. By Preparing Students

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The Three R's are not forgotten at Peru High. On the opposite page, Iuanita Whybrew helps Larry Goble, Ronald Daine, and Patty Snow check out books on all subiects frorn the well-stocked library as Marilyn Mcf Minn smiles at Tom Sorenson over a slight literary accident. , 'W! EW 1' iw e-if Modern educational methods make learning essentials ol speech and English less painf ful, Above, Saiti Gruwell, Hel- en Willis, and Roberta Nash record their voices to improve speech habits. Observing together in Clar- ence Ourys biology class helps students like Betty Miller, Ale berta Hall and Kay Hancock gain common knowledge that makes lite more interesting.

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This compass points towards college as Kay Powell learns to bisect a line in geometry class. Peru Highs college entrance course is designed for students who will continue studies after high school to gain even more specialized training. Practical training for the future is offered on the homemaking and industrial courses. In realistic home and industry situations, problems can be discovered with the teacher close at hand to help solve them, Below, Ierry Clingaman not only learns how to operate this milling machine, but also prac- tices usafety first while he makes a swivel vice. Below right, Sylvia Mueller, Martha Baker, Nora Hamman, and Martha Baublit practice gracious living and learn the correct methods of table serving in the high school apartment. for I obs .7.