Searcy High School - Lion Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Students hurry to complete their typing assignment. STUDENTS’ PREPARATION IS THE MAIN OBJECTIVE Shorthand is a method of speed writing. In the commercial departments the students are instructed in the basic fundamentals of the business world. Students study such things as credit, budgeting, finance, stocks, savings, careers, income tax, social security, and many other phases of business. Short- hand students learn to develope a timesaving method for writing the English language. In typing the touch system is taught with covered keyboards. They prac- tice and type all kinds of business forms and letter styles in addition to taking timings and working on accuracy drills. The aims in bookkeeping are to familiarize students with simple principles and prac- tices of record keeping in daily life and in business.

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MR. LEE YARBROUGH Principal The greatest influence at Searcy High School is it’s principal, Mr. Lee Yarbrough. He attended Arkansas Tech and then transferred to Hendrix where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Master of Arts degree from George Peabody College and has been the principal at Searcy High School for the past nine years. He is well equipped for his tremendous job as principal because he has experienced almost all the problems that a teacher has, for he has been both. Proud of the students, he encourages them always toward excellence of achievement in sports, in scholastic work, and character. Mr. Yarbrough's leadership has been responsible for an over-all expansion of all the school's services. Never too busy to counsel with the individual, he has earned the lasting respect and admiration of all Searcy, students and teachers alike. 24

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GUIDANCE PREPARES STUDENTS The excellent counseling opportunities at Searcy High School has prepared many a young person to face the world squarely whether as a student or as a worker. Besides helping the students individually, Mrs. Pitner spends much of her time in the classroom, explaining options and giving guidance in the choice of courses. By using aptitude and preference tests, our counselor also helps students select and apply to the college which fits their particular need. After aiding students in their college selections, another big job lies ahead--that of filling out transcripts and recommendations. With wise advice and sympathetic understanding, our counselor assists the students at Searcy High School to face their challenges with the confidence of well prepared individuals. MRS. MARY PITNER Guidance Mrs. Pitner is always available to counsel with students.