Sacred Heart of Mary Montebello - Cormar Yearbook (Montebello, CA)

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Courses in business math, bookkeeping, office practice, typing, and stenography en- sure fine business training. The Business Club established by the Business Department affords students many oppor- tunities to apply the knowl- edge gained in business courses. Office Practice students in t recifnion arm! gyhciencg re goa A of fAe uziinefmfi elaarfmenf. l Accuracy and Speed are the aims of these typists. 61

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Veni, vidi, vici, echo the sophs as they prepare for the Auxilium Latinum test. oreign anguage .giuchefi Efoacfen ,,L1l0riz0n5. In order to give S.H.M. students a well rounded education, an exten- sive course in languages is available. The language department offers classes in three Romance languages: Latin, French, and Spanish. Through the study of these languages, the students not only acquire knowledge of the language but also learn the culture and customs of these coun- tries. For the more interested stu- dents there are French and Spanish clubs, also many activities in con- nection with the study of these Ian- guages. For example, the Latin stu- dents participate in the Auxilium Latinum contest. French has captured the interest of many sophomores.

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Proficiency in the art of baking is achieved in the foods class. Future homemakers develop pro- ficiency in the domestic arts under the capable supervision of Mrs. Gor- don. Culinary courses are offered in Foods l and ll, in which the girls pre- pare and serve dinners and delica- cies of foreign lands as well as basic American dishes. Future seam- stresses learn the do's and don'ts of sewing, developing their skills in a four year Zclothing course. Annually, the girls in these clothing classes sponsor a fashion show in which they model the products of their handiwork - including everything from simple skirts to coats and formals. omema ing ,Are lgerkcfecl Busy seamstresses cut, pin, and measure under the supervision of Mrs. Gordon.