Plainview High School - Plain View Yearbook (Plainview, TX)

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MRS. F. W. DODSON M.A., Sul Ross; Typing, English-Eng- lish Commercial The commercial department encompasses the following courses: Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Diversified Education, and Indus- trial Cooperative Training. In D.E. and ICT students attend classes for half a day and work at various businesses in the afternoon. In the earn as you learn program, students receive their high school edu- cation while acquiring on-the-job training. Completing these courses equips a student for positions such as secretary, stenographer, or bookkeeper, and lays foundations for the business world. GIFFORD HODGES M.A., Sam Houston State; Industrial Cooperative Training MRS. EARL COX M.E., Texas Tech; Typing, Booking SAM S. COWAN B.S., North Texas; Diversified Educa- tion Take these glasses for instance? 22 MRS. JERRELL CATE B.B.A., Howard Payne College; Busi- ness Subjects

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VERNON LEE NORRIS M.A., Texas Tech; American and World History DON LOUIS B.S., Kansas State; World History Social Studies Our Social Studies Department equips students to participate in- telligently in the government of our country. Students learn the founda- tion of American laws and rights and how these came about. Through learning, appreciation of privileges is achieved. World History, American History, Civics, and Texas History are of- fered to PHS'ers. A minimum of two and one-half units—World History, American History and Civics—is required for graduation. DON WILLIAMS M.E., Texas Tech; World History, Athletics I. L. WHITFIELD M.E., West Texas State; World History, Texas History MRS. OTIE M. ELLISON B.S., West Texas State; American His- tory FLOYD MURRY M.E., West Texas State; World History, Athletics O

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Vocational Vocational training at PHS includes Vocational Agriculture, Home- making, Shop, and Mechanical Drawing. To all boys interested in farming or ranching, three years of study are offered. During this time a wide scope is covered. The boys learn scientific farming, crop rotation, livestock raising, and other things useful on a farm. Girls are offered three years of homemaking, cooking, sewing, tailor- ing, child care, and the basics of home managements are taught. These courses equip girls to be better homemakers. Shop and mechanical drawing are also popular subjects. They offer an opportunity to develop manual skill in wood-working, architecture, and construction. GENE BARNETT M.S., Texas Tech; Voc. Agriculture MRS. MEOTA CARTER B.S., North Texas, U.; Homemaking TOM L. DUFFEY M.S., Colorado State U.; Voc. Agricul- ture MRS. M. T. BURELSMITH M.S., Texas Tech; Homemaking BEN WHITE B.A., Eastern New Mexico U.; Indus- trial Arts Betty, Mrs. Carter doesn't believe a word you're saying. 23