Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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With a few suggestions from Mrs. Zimmer, Sharon Scott works on a needle-work design. Domestic Skills Perfected Putting their homemaking talents to use, home economics students worked on self-initiated projects. Girls in eleventh and twelfth grades designed and sewed their own dress patterns. Some of these finished garments and some outfits made by several freshmen and sophomores were modeled at a December Minnesota Fabric's fashion show. Senior girls also completed a unit in family living which attempted to prepare them for married life problems. An increased demand for home economics courses necessitated the acquirement of a new third year class instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Pressing, an essential part of dressmaking, re quires some of Sheryl Gromek's time. B. Zimmer: B.A. Chairman, Home Economics I, IV, VI ). Crane: B.S. Home Economics I, II, V 26

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Working for accuracy, senior girls copy a typing exercise. Business Techniques Mastered Practical application of general business and secretarial skills enabled VHS students to prepare themselves as tomorrows leaders in the business world. Classes in bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, general office practices, and general business were again offered. Semester courses in typing were proposed for students who would later use this skill for their own personal use. The department saw the entrance of a new teacher as Mr. Kohler filled the position vacated by Mr. Johnson who became an Investors Diversified Service representative. W. Hire: M.A. Typing, E. Kohler: M.S. Book-Shorthand. keeping, General Busi- ness, Office Practice. The mathematics of general business bring Nadine Randolph to the board to go over her homework. 25

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T. Holden: M.S. Graphic Arts, Architectural Drawing M. Hart: B.S. L. Schrum: M.S. Industrial Arts, Industrial Arts, Electronics Mechanical Drawing Playing a larger role in carrying out or fulfilling school activities this year, the Industrial Arts department, especially the Graphic Arts and Wood departments, provided the necessary materials to put on school plays, concerts and assemblies. Their major project of the year in school activities was the sets for the production of My Fair Lady. The Industrial Arts courses provided students in grades 7-12 with an opportunity to express themselves by creating things which require skill, craftmanship, and imagination. Outnumbered, but working diligently, VHS girls have infiltrated the drafting class. Shop Techniques Accented Wrapping up the class, graphic arts students put away type and supplies. Printing of promotional material for the Antics begins as Brad Johnson examines a silk screen negative. 27