Tivy High School - Antler Yearbook (Kerrville, TX)

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At times, even Typing l instructor, Delbert Spencer must resort to using the blackboard to clarify directions. Preston Chambliss offers a student advice on a complicated record-keeping problem. 18 Commercial Education One of the most important habits required in typing, is that of keeping one's eyes on the printed copy. Wcgmmu, ,,,. ,. ww in L -, . 1 we f- . :www ,ff

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Spanish, German Programs Reflect Culturesf Develop Basic Conversational Skills, Methods Foreign language was taught to help further students' understanding of other nations and of other peoples. The language department consisted of two foreign languages this year, Ger- man and Spanish. In both languages, grammar was taught as well as a cultural background of the country. Students also learned basic conversa- tional skills. ln September, German Week was held to make other students aware of the interesting background on Germany. Language courses pro- vided all with insight and a broader understanding of other nationalities beside our own, Perhaps the greatest value of the language program was that it made students aware of life. It made them realize that despite differences in language and customs, people are basically the same throughout the world., Bill Smithson relates his experiences while living in Venezuela. First year German students perfect language useage through drills. t 4. 3 p an . . as f Foreign Language 17

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.I ..?' at sf' Practical Skills Give Opporfunify For Fufure Experience, Training Commercial Education plays an important part in helping to prepare students for a future in the business world. Students are taught practical skills which can later be used in actual job experience. In Typing I, basic techniques such as typing letters, bul- letins, and outlines are learned. Second year typing provides an opportunity for the more interested students to work in situations dealing with specific job problems. Business law students delt with all types of legal documents and policies while bookkeeping stu- dents balanced accounts of the ANT- LER staff. Those who took shorthand interpted squiggly lines and learned to take dictation. All these classes are designed to help students learn a skill which will benefit them later in se- curing jobs. VOE students learn to operate adding mac- hines among other office equipment. Timed writing exercises help Typing II students to improve their techniques. Commercial Education 19