Phoenixville High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Phoenixville, PA)

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OFFICE PRACTICE Accurate filing, efficient op- eration of all models of office machines, and appropriate dress for an office are stress- ed in Office Practice. n 'Xe AUTOMOTIVE SHOP Boys who plan to enter the field of mechanics are given real experience in the main- tenance and repair of cars in Automotive Shop. CARPENTRY SHOP Carpentry vocationals are instructed in all phases of the construction of homes, and they build many pro- jects in other related units of woodwork. MACHINE SHOP Through practical applica- tion, boys learn the skills of the machinist trade. The latest equipment is avail- able for use in the Machine Shop. ELECTRICAL SHOP In Electrical Shop the prin- ciples of wiring in homes and industries are included in hasic study, and the ad- vanced program deals with radio and electronics. I 3. Z N 1 F? Y it s , I DRAFTING SHOP Vocationals and academics who intend to study engin- eering practice the funda- mentals of Nl e c ll a n i c al Drawing in Drafting Shop.

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BOOKKEEPING - In the rf. MATHEMATICS - Math study on the high school level is contained in three major coursesg Plane and Solid Geometry, Algebra ll and Ill, and Trigonometry. 'fijlfli . LJ 5 SCIENCE - Regular class periods supplemented by extra periods for laboratory instruction, stimulate a keen student interest in Physics and Chemistry. V Bookkeeping course, com- mercial students learn to keep accurate records for every type of business. l959 TYPING - Typing stu- dents are drilled in tech- niquc, speed, and accuracy to develop proficiency for careers in the business world. u ' ,. LANGUAGES - The L a n g u a g e Department, which previously offered only Latin and Spanish, was recently extended to include French and Ger- man. STENOGRAPHY - This commercial course special- izes in training secretaries to take and transcribe dic- tation at an acceptable speed. 'I9

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ART In the Art Department pupils develop their natural talent by applying rules for printing, advertising, fashion illustrations, mobiles, abs- tract paintings, and decora- tions. -r Vt P I MUSIC THEORY Music Theory students in- crease their abilities by ex- ercises in solfeggio, musical dictation, sightsinging, and by writing four-part har- mony. ,J HOME ECONOMICS Tips and advice in home- inaking are offered by the Home Economics Depart- ment, which has modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, and an attractive living room. BAND I'.A.H.S. band students rc- hcarse music together throughout the year and in fair weather practice march- ing and football game rou- tincs at Washington Field. I Q, ' my-if CHORUS If 3 Girls' Chorus performs in the 7 traditional Christmas pro- 4 gram and spring concert. - Some singers are pictured ,H here in one of the new prac- 4 5 tice rooms. , r , 4 -' ,. 'S' f' aa -'CQEE it in CONSUMER EDUCATION if ,, ., Classes in Salesmanship and Consumer Education offer students an opportunity to practice methods of selling merchandise and preparing goods for shipment. -A ear- f ' Y y C' v' ' 1