Shaler High School - Shaleresque Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Concentration a I1 cl h a r nl work are important factors in being a beginning hook- keeperg accuracy will result from experience. ln the office practice class the girls have a chance to get arqnaintecl with at least tw e l v e different business machines. A major part of the office practice is the filing period which will be an asset to these girls when they gradu- ate and get El job. COMMERCIAL

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EENCQURAGE STUDENTS TG DEVELGP USEFUL SKILLS Shaler boys are quite fortunate to have an in- dustrial arts program of the completeness of ours. Modern well-equipped shops supplied with an abundance of materials make vocational education both instructive and popular. Three different shops, general, wood, and metal, are available. junior High boys are taught the fundamentals in each shop. Then after they have a basic knowl- edge of each one. they begin making such simple projects as ash trays and letter openers. As these boys advance from junior high to sen- ior high classes, their projects also get bigger and better. Excellent craftsmanship is displayed in the book and gun cases, lamps, and cedar chests which the boys make and proudly display at Spring open-house. Y' -x :fl , , .X . f X. Kr' f' - . rx in . ii X' lfierfer if A.. Z M- rj l'1,w'Nxf ' - fr . - S l Y , iii 1 st ,xx 2 - i Q Qvflf' 'swf' x , 'i. L5 s 4 1 , T f 'S Lf' .il i X gtk, -. , a ' ' X, -as . , I D. Y rv ' l 1 , The seventh grade girls are learning early the proper laundry procedures. 27 Our girls also are very fortunate to have such a complete sewing room and a pair of kitcihenettes. This year in the junior high sewing classes the girls made cuddly little stuffed animals and dolls for either Christmas giving or bedroom decorating. Senior high girls made beautiful evening gowns for proms or dances and smart suits for Spring and the senior trip. All the girls learn the basic rules of cooking and baking. ln addition. the girls are given in- struction in the elements of careful meal planning using the Basic Seven. Table setting and service for all types of occasions from -breakfast through dinner to parties are also included in our thorough homemaking program. Shaler girls will be well equipped for roles as homemakers. .X A , . .X s .X I 1 i Ll . . . l 'DT 'ffl qgv lxathy Delo illustrates proper table service as she serves Carol Grover.

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EDUCATION MAKES CAPABLE EMPLOYES OF ITS GRADUATES Shaler High School has an outstanding com- mercial course and department. All of the sub- jects that one needs to prepare himself to enter the business world are here for the asking. If one wishes to be a bookkeeper, a secretary, or a stenographer, he can obtain all the necessary train- ing by merely taking advantage of the courses available. The commercial students here at Shaler are provided with excellent training in typing. short- hand, commercial mathematics, general business training. and bookkeeping. A student is required to take two years of either shorthand or bookkeeping in order to qualify for a commercial diploma. A two year course in typ- ing is offered also, as well as courses in office machines and office practice. Thus all the phases of modern office skills and routines are covered in our complete and thorough course. A high school background is often sufficient to permit the graduate to acquire a job doing basic office work. Our commercial department. with its complete coverage of the field, makes it pos- sible for Shaler graduates to qualify for such jobs immediately upon high school graduation. i li T t l'fH l't it W, Y, ii l' ' tl i 'I' ' ff S il E ' 2 lk l gt 173 t Q it 1. u or are y , 1 l 2 N. i T i fN3lKY-'xi' l A T , . 1, 1 ' 'gg r- A , l dl li' .f , 1 I . ' 1 nil l i'figTTfTi 'UL - Li l ft' , ETF' Mr. Halechko is checking to see if Elaine has the liabilities in their proper order. This is important in solving the problem. VVillingness to learn is a trait which our Typing I stu- dents have to adapt themselves to if they want to do a good job. V' 5- 5' 75129 x