Shelbyville High School - Squib Yearbook (Shelbyville, IN)

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OFFICE GIRLS Row I. Pat MeComas, Mary Jane Dennis, Carolyn jackson, Goldie Craige. Row II. Karen Moorehead, Diane Boring, Sue Bamhorst, Roseann Renter, Nancy jones, Judy Owens, Barbara Benefiel. Ruth Anne Kennedy, not pictured. ju tllfe eCI efal'L 26 The subjects of our Commerce Department - typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, business English, and general busi- ness - are instructed by Blanche Ashby, Rita Fern Com- stock, and Everett Brown. Our Commerce Department teaches every skill a person would need when entering the business world. In first year typing we learn the fundamental typing skillsg in second year typing we are drilled for speed and accuracy. Shorthand is based on this same process, learning the basic skills the first year and practicing them the second. Our teacher gives dictation on both old and new transcrip- tion material to build these skills. Our advanced shorthand classes receive the same drill, but at a greater speed. In our bookkeeping, business English, and general busi- ness courses we learn filing, bookkeeping, business termino- logy, business arithmetic, letter writing, and commercial geography. Our office girls are chosen according to their ability from the first and second year commerce classes to help Goldie Craige and Mr. Clay. For Mr. Clay the girls type letters and help him with other office work. The girls who help Goldie collect attendance slips, make a report of them, answer thc telephone, run errands and deliver messages. 23 mist Q-1 eaffl Llrilllefirf SLE FA Sue Barnhorst, Mary Helen Bowlby, Ann Staats and Mary Kay Lambert are improving typing accuracy and speed in commerce class.

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Row I M irg iret Cushvm INmcy Scott Peggx Viught Lfma o Row III. jennifer jones, Mary Beth Abel, Linda Fallon, Cathw Livingston Shirley McNew Bob Bremer Duid Xoung Robert Madigan, Gary Suiter, Ann Schoelch, Phil Kuhn, Mike Fowlu Longstreet Ronald Hlgdon Mr Hinshaw Phil Smith, Dan Barnett. Rovs II ohn Bobeck, Lloyd Mver Pete McN'1m1ra, Jem Cehr Row IV. Gary XVickliff, Sam Roberts, Ross Rowland, jay Clapp, Gretchen I'IOllgll1, Bettx XVIISOH Gul Sleeth L5 nn Delip Sandy Steve Lancaster, Mike Staats, Richard Balting, Dave Moore, Mike Frogge Alice W ard Brunner, Don Sexton, Mike Thomasson, Mark Comstock. .Shwlma Sfufl, PM fo Tflnolmfafwl flaw The History Department of Shelbyville High School is one of great importance. As students, we feel the study of world history, American history, and the basic principles of economics, American problems, and government are es- sential to the furthering of our education. As sophomores we are required to take world history. The classes are instructed by Mrs. Irene Simpson, Mr. Loren Hemingway, and Mr. Arthur Morgan. The course covers ancient, medieval, and modern world history and is supplemented by a current event paper, XVorld VVeek. In the junior year American history is required. This year there were 185 students enrolled in the American history classes, 41 of whom composed two advanced classes. These classes are taught by Mr. Ray Hinshaw. Besides the regular textbook study the students of the advanced classes concentrate on the television lecture series, term papers, out- side reading, and many essay and objective type tests. Seniors have a choice of American problems or eco- nomies, but they must take government in order to gradu- ate. Government and economics are taught by Mr. Ronald Abrell, American problems is taught by Mr. Frank Barnes. As sophomores and juniors we learned the history of the world and our country. As seniors we learned of present governments and how to cope with problems that may arise in our future. Dave Tomeo points out a trouble spot in South America to Kathy Clark in economics class.

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HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Row I. Sheila Owens, Pat Nickles, Ruth Anne Kennedy, Row III. Sally Skillman, Janet Megerle, Connie Townsley. Pat Eiler, Janet NVeddle, Judy Branson, Diana Brannin, Kay Comstock, Barbara VanSickle, Judy Teasley, Sharon Janet Adams, Janet Hatfield, Brenda NVhite. Coffey, Gayle Pedrick, Miss Bodem. Row II. Martha Adkins, Nancy Cox, Nancy Dixon, Rose- Row IV. Irene Stewart, Charlene Davis, Betty Brannagel, anne Rouse, Judy Eason, Sheila Roberts, Linda Copple, Shirley Huzzie, Mary Kay Schildgen, Ginger Higgins. Bonnie Hall, Mary Jefferies. S lgfan jufure app? omeaf Bonnie Hall, Nancy Cox, and Sally Skillman learn the art of cooking. Our Home Economics Department includes various courses in cooking and sewing. The food courses are in- structed by Miss Jesse Bodem and the sewing by Mrs. Doris Butler. Our Home Economics Club began its activities last fall by holding an initiation for our thirty-three new members. Membership is open to all girls who have had one semester of a high school home economics course of cooking or sew- ing, and who are willing to participate in club activities. The purpose of our club is to draw together girls with an interest in home economics and to give them an oppor- tunity to work and learn more about homemaking. Carrying out an annual custom, we held our faculty Christmas tea the . week before Christmas. The foods classes prepared the refreshments for this event and our club officers served it. This year we also held a Christmas Candy Carnival for our members. Each member was presented with mistletoe corsages and received recipes for various types of candies and cookies. Another project, sponsored jointly by our Home Eco- nomics and Future Farmers Clubs, was the planting of six tulip beds in the courtyard between the library and the student center. In addition to our regular meetings with demonstrations on various home economic subjects and contributing to UNICEF, we annually attend the Indian- apolis Home Show. Ruth Anne Kennedy presides as president, Sheila Ann Roberts as vice-president, and Judy Branson as secretary- treasurer. Miss Jesse Bodcm sponsors the group.