South Central High School - Orbit Yearbook (Union Mills, IN)

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Speed and efficiency in business skills Beverly Pulver and Sandy Webb appear to be think- ing hard in shorthand class. Sally Grieger busily works on her card filing project included in the Typing II class. For students planning a business career bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, general business, and business math are offered. After a student completes these courses successfully, they have the opportunity of entering the field of business. These Typing I students are hustling to complete their assignment before the bell rings. V- V The use of the I.B.M. Executary, as shown by Susie Yeoman, is included in the Typing II class. 23

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Election year boosts interest Mr. Lebo becomes one of the students as he takes part in the informal discussions in sociology class. Aside from the many activities of the social studies classes, this year was special in that a mock election was held. The social studies department included history, geography, government and so- ciology . Jerry Bennett takes a few minutes to look over his notes before a U.S. History test. The jr. high students prepare for their group reports in their government class. The senior guys are taking it easy during the group discussions in sociology class. 22

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Math helps students “solve problems” The mathematics department con- sisted of five different subjects. These included: Algebra I, Plane Geometry, Algebra II, General Math and Senior Math. All courses were basically new math. Each student in high school was required to take some math course for one year. Mary and Peg find out to understand Senior Math they need to spend a great deal of time working. Carol, Dave, and Bruce listen carefully to Mr. Janowsky. Hares hides his head for not being able to answer. Geometry comes easy for some, but others have to work hard for their grades. 24