Regina High School - Tiara Yearbook (Hyattsville, MD)

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erilaondidd for irecfing paface uriineaa uilty, not Guilty Practice Perfects Commercial Law is another important business course which pre- pares the student for her future of- fice duties. Through study of this vast subject she learns what to look out for during her hours at work in an office. Speakers on the various as- pects of the topic include Sgt. Em- mett Gray, Mr. George Morse and Mrs. Rita Kessler. These talks help the student towards a better under- standing of a difficult subject. A knowledge of law aids an office work- er to detect errors and solve problems for her employer and makes her more ellicient and responsible. Taking dictation in Mother St. Hilda's stenography class are juniors, Susan Haker and ,Ioan Moline. In preparation for responsible secretarial positions, speed and accuracy are the girls' aims achieved by daily practice and constant effort. I I I1I I Future Secretaries Typing is a very important as- set for whatever work is planned in the future. To be efficient as a typist requires much daily practice. A well-planned course for typists instructs them in how to do the various kinds of oflice work. Awards and certificates may be obtained as each higher level of speed is mastered during a daily ten minute Gregg competent typist speed test. When suilicient accuracy and a certain speed are attained students also become eligible to participate in the contests entitled Order of Artistic Typists, sponsored by Gregg. Stenography, one of the im- portant business subjects, seeks to in- struct the future secretaries in their duties and helps to perfect a sense of logic by accurate transcription. Students strive energetically to reach a goal of 120 W.P.M. A mini- mum of 80 W.P.M. for five minutes is required for credit. To stimulate achievement, many different and varied certificates are offered for an outstanding per- formance. These include the Junior and Senior Order of Gregg Artists which are made available through the magazine, Today's Secretary. During Office Practice class Janet Benjamin runs off on the duplicating machine the absentee list which is dis- tributed to classes. Other machines used include an electric comptometer, a bookkeeping machine, and calculators. 43

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is 'Qu :sg ' Q if P ln order to build up speed, each typist takes Debiting and crediting are only a few of the a daily speed test. Certificates are awarded as problems that keep the senior bookkeeping stu- each new level of speed is attained. Hoping to dents on the alert. Mary Hartinger and Rachel reach her goal of forty words is Jean Worley. Carpenti figure out an exercise in posting. 'Y Mr. George P. Morse, attorney-at-law, speaks to the commercial law class on domestic affairs. Traffic regulations and contracts are among the other legal topics discussed by professionals. 42

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' . .was e Mary Frances Thomas, chopping nuts with the assist- ance of Katherine Carrigg, searches for new and he-ttf-r ways of cooking with many modern utensils. The photographer caught Ann Carrigg with a bottle of mercurochrome coming to the aid of Brenda Davis who stitched her fingers instead of her material. ,fr ii I 4 4 4 .' if rr' Marguerite Darnell is aided by Agnes Blanche in setting the table for a few make-believe visitors. This art has to be acquired, and through a special class in home man- agement. students may learn a variety of place settings. hristian Home-lVlakin Regina? spacious model home is the out- standing feature of the Home Economics Course which prepares students to become better home- makers and more effective members of their com- munity. Among the subjects particular to the course are: Home management, sewing, clothing, foods, child care, and interior decorating. Students learn how to care for children and provide a comfortable, cheerful, and well-organized home. Enticing smells come from the large kitchen where the cooks sample new recipes and repeat old but delicious favorites. Sewing courses enable the student to acquire a working knowledge of textiles and other materials. Seamstresses display their latest creations in the well-equipped sewing room. Each year the'student who has completed the Christian Family Living Course most success- fully receives a gold medal, honoring the memory of Mother St. Vincent Ferrer, R.J.lVI.