Powers Catholic High School - Pegasus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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Business Has Its Eye on The Business Department is a key factor in Powers' balanced curricu- lum. One of the main obiectives is to gear students toward survival in today's fast-paced business world. Among the courses offered to accomplish this goal are Typing, Shorthand and Bookkeeping. Look- ing further into the program, Retail- ing, General Business and Applied Economics all come into focus. lt's beneficial and it's a break from the usual daily class routine. ln what other class can you legally punch out your frustrations and partake in a learning experience at the same time? Top: Fred Ducharme seems to be getting the hang of it but Tom Domke still needs the assistance of an eraser. left: Sr. Carolanne seems pleased with Joan Lale's progress. right: Speed tests are a common occurrence in Typing class. 42 Academics U.

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Combine for Fun 1- 1-sg is fr What's cooking? is the most commonly asked question in the Foods area of the Home Ec Dept. The tantalizing aromas attract students to D22 in swarms. The big surprise comes when you discover that boys, as well as girls, are producing these gourmet delights. Besides the pleasure you receive from creating these meals, you'Il also learn how to plan and serve a balanced meal, and set tables that even Amy Vanderbilt would be proud of. Navy blue skirts and slacks have been mysteri- ously appearing around Powers and we suspect that they're coming from the sewing half of the Home Ec Dept. Lots of hard work was put into making these outfits. After many hours of patience, the girls were therefore permitted to wear them. But men, don't despair! A class teaching basic serving skills will soon be offered for you. Besides cooking and sewing, you can take courses that include how to stylishly decorate your home and haw to be a thrifty shopper. At the year's end, Mrs. Tibble and Mrs. Boyer combine both depts. to put on the annual fashion show. Opposite bottom left: Beth Rohner and Sue Pence discover that creation is a timely process. i opposite bottom right: A word of encourage- ment for Peggy Scully is heard by Mrs. Boyer. top: Home-Ec instructor Mrs. Boyer demonstrates the patience of a good seamstress. left: Under the guidance of Mrs. Boyer, Leona Fournier and Cindy Goggins fill the room with the scent of suc- cess. l i Academics 4 I

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Preparation and Progress 4 Top: Kathy Winters, Bob Matheson and Chris Griffis seem to agree with Mr. Thelen's philosophy that Bookkeeping can be fun! Ieff: One more mistake and I quit! excloims iunior Patti Boron as she grits her teeth in frustration. right: Jim Vcmtivelt views the work of Delois Toins with a critical eye. Academics 43