Reese High School - Rocket Yearbook (Reese, MI)

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Mr. Davis smiles when asked a tough question by a student. Students Learn By Observation In general, science covers a broad field of human knowledge and observation, and the science department at Reese High School had much to offer the student who selected these classes this year because the facilities were equipped to meet these de- mands. In such classes as biology and advanced biology the stu- dents actually witnessed and performed the dissection of worms, frogs, and even full grown cats. Other classes offered were chem- istry, the study of matter, and physics, the study of matter and energy. These different classes and well-trained teachers made the “job” of learning fun and at the same time interesting. “te Teachers, like the students, can’t wait to get out of school, too! Mrs. Herlache and Miss McLellen perform a difficult experiment for the students. (Will they blow up the school?) 19

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Business Courses Prepare for Jobs Learning business terms . . . transcribing shorthand notes... discovering the correct way to answer the telephone . . . typing mailable letters . . . finding how to place long distance calls... keeping record of stock . . . taking inventory .... These were just a few examples of what every day was filled with in the bus- iness classes at Reese High School. Not only did the enrolled stu- dent participate in the different every-day duties of the business world, but they also learned such activities as the proper organi- zation and administration of offices. Many classes were offered this year such as typing, short- hand, and clerical block. In addition, a new class taught by Miss Hardy was added—retailing. At first an elective for co-op stu- dents, this course was expanded to include many other interested people. Mrs. Rehman and Miss Freriks help each other on the different tests in the business classes. Miss Hardy checks over a retailing test. “Faculty, faculty, don’t be shy .... OH, FORGET IT!” 18

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Vocational Arts “Build” Needs Knowledge, skill and training make up a vocational class. Training in the different areas, such as agriculture, car repairs, carpentry, and homemaking prepare a student for the future. With the help of capable instructors, simple techniques such such as reading a recipe, changing a tire, rotating crops, or build- ing a birdhouse are learned by the student. These teachers cannot by only instructors but most be proficient and capable craftsmen themselves. The students in these areas participated in many outside activities this year. FFA officers attended leadership camps; all “Ag” students attended “Farmer's Week at the M.S.U. campus, and eleven FFA members attended the State Convention. Auto mechanics takes on car repairs for people of the com- munity. Home Economics students prepared many meals for TAMUN in the fall. The shop classes made model homes to scale which included building, wiring, and finishing work. Miss Landskroener describes her favorite recipe with Mr. French. Above Left: Mr. Moore shows off some of the handy-work from his shop class. Above: Mr. Haines checks over an engine to find out what seems to be the trouble. Mr. Moore looks over some of Ed Dietzel's work while another student desires his assistance. Маус? uu