St Xavier High School - Xaverian Yearbook (Junction City, KS)

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That @ $ Does it matter to the students of St. Xaviers that business is one of the fastest growing fields in the world? No, they just like playing with their calculators and pre- tending that they can type. How- ever, many students took one or more business courses this year. The courses offered included General Business, a sophomore class that teaches the basic funda- mentals of today’s business world. This year, Accounting, a senior course, was spent becoming hys- terical over problems and hearing wails of, “I’ll never be able to un- derstand this stuff!” However, the end of the year saw a little more confidence and comprehension. As anyone has taken typing knows, what can be more fun than typing f...f...j...j..? This is Typing I, one of the business classes taught by Mrs. Opat. This sophomore class also taught basic letter arrangement and manu- script typing. Typing II or Clerical Practice saw several courageous juniors and seniors continuing their typ- ing education. They learned more detailed ways of arranging differ- ent types of letters and manu- scripts. Also, during Clerical Prac- tice, the students had fun playing with the Tele-trainer, a device used to teach the proper method of answering phones. They also had a visitor from Brown Mackey Business College. Last, is the Business Math class taught by Sister Frederic. The fa- vorite part was always the test over the previous work that was given every four days. The class involved practical math such as figuring taxes and salaries. It helps students later in their every- day life. What could Germaine Hepburn be thinking about now? By the stricken look on her face, it could be her accounting homework or it could be just a sad song on the radio. (Photo by Gannon) Typing Class! ABOVE: While Mrs. Opat patiently looks at the assignment, Beatrice Per- kins is obviously losing her mind. (Photo by Croy) 20 Business

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LEFT: Mass was a special event at the class retreats. Freshman Andy Forsyth does the reading as Father Mark Berland and Father Frank follow along. Carl McNamara serves as altar boy. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Albert Hofmeister whispers to Sam Niemczyk, “What do you think of the retreat so far?” “It’s a lot better than being in school,” replies Sam. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: It’s bright and early Monday morning and Sister Mary is all set for class, but is Jose Davis? In a daze Jose looks up a few Bible passages. (Photo by Croy) LEFT: Carl McNamara fails to face the fact that in order to learn one must not fall asleep during class. (Photo by Crawford) Religion 19

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ABOVE: Elaine Mika and Lloyd Parker ABOVE: Patty Folwell looks quite interested in her Business Math homework while she or together for an elusive answer in tries to figure it out. Or, are appearances deceiving? (Photo by Deppish) ccounting. oto y rov Business 21