St Stephens Academy - Academician Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Typing, Drafting students learn precision, and accuracy Classes teach skills for the future Some factors in becoming a success in the industrial world are neatness, accuracy, precis- ion and finger dexterity. The development of these character- istics is a part of the training of future typists and draftsmen. Two years of typing affords the typists the necessary skills to apply for a position in the business world. A certificate of proficiency in drafting often affords a job opportunity otherwise improbable. Bob Farrington adds the final touches to the floor plan of his dream home. Architectural drawing challenges the ingenuity of second year draftsmen. Ray Jawor, realizing the demands of modem pro- gress in the industrial world, follows direct- ions with precision and detail in his drawing. George Fountain concentrates on line technique in a test on details and dimensioning in Drafting I. 27

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Sister Evangelista points out to the second-year typing stu- dents that 55 words a minute is their goal. Numerous timings help improve the speed of the fingers on the keyboard. Pos itions in the business world require accuracy and speed. Folding a business letter takes “know- how”. Kathy Kieman studies the correct procedure in folding that business letter. “Can’t let Sister see that,” says Den- nis Kinch as he quickly erases the let- ter that he mistyped, “Spelling counts.” 26

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With quick dexterity, Michael Selepack uses his lettering and poster-making techniques to whip up a sign for Coach Robert Sheehan and the Varsity Club. Mike is ever ready to help with pen or brush. See the character in that face?” Jim Lardner asks conrade Denny Kearns as they study Jim’s creation.” Art class encourages cultural creativity in students Whenever possible art students endeavor to draw from Michael Selepack draws nearer to the plant to check the true life studies. Mindful of many minute details, shape, the curl, the light shadows of the leaves. 28