Romulus High School - Eagle Yearbook (Romulus, MI)

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COMMERCl.4l CAREERS' ,Ls Good Commercial courses in an ever-increasing department meet the needs of business-mind- ed Romulus students. ln shorthand a skill is de- veloped which is most important in business and invaluable to the future secretary or even college student. Girls in Shorthand ll prepare to take practice dictation from Mrs. Young, a well liked staff member. Everything from stock mar- kets to trade unions is covered in this fascinating course in Ec- onomics. In the everchanging world of today, business leaders are search- ing For young people with a back- ground in economics. This is your chance for a fascinating semester and a subiect that will help you in many ways. Economics students listen attentively as Mr. Zornes further explains a colorful chart showing the income and expenditures of Michigan for the fiscal year 1958. ,gh Y ,

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Commercial majors who plan to find 'obs after graduation, dis- cover tfiat office machines is a priceless course. Students get experience in using nearly all types of machines and equipment t at they will encounter in to- days modern offices. STUDENTS' WORK TOWARD 523, 'OJ F ' Je Problems in addition are explained and demonstrated by Mr Arduin, a new member of our faculty, to a senior in rhe office machines class. Mrs. Thompson looks over the work of some of the Typing l students as they learn the proper way to type business letters. Y,,, 7,,,,, ,, an On your mark! Get setl Go! The stopwatch is set and the thundering of keys follows the starting signal. To the be- ginner it seems impossible that fingers can fly so fast and yet type so accurately. But speed and accuracy are not acquired overnightf they come with drill and practice. Nearly everyone manages to take at least one semester of typing no matter what they plan to do in the future.

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Bulging with opportunities for the artistic student, the art courses offer a welcome change from the everyday grind. Future Rembrandts give their imagina- tions free play with everything from paint brushes to mosaic tiles. Art students find themselves in adventures of drawing, sculpture, lettering, and handicrafts. Cho- ice is difficult, but many con- tinue in specialized courses. !lR7'- I-'0R SEIF EXPRESSION Mr. Nitschke supervises as ceramics students reclaim the art of pottery making. With clay and ceramics wheel these artists turn out articles of use and beauty. As the students watch intently, Mr. Nault explains and demonstrates how to draw an ellipse. Mechanical drawing is a popular course among the boys in our school. Every class is Filled to capacity with students looking toward college courses in art, engineering and architecture, or planning for iobs in the me- chanical fields. They learn the use of drawing instruments, read- ing blueprints, and drawing ar- chitectural designs. i