Wellington High School - Megaphone Yearbook (Wellington, KS)

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AUDREY HALPERN Office Practice Business English VERN HOGLAND Bookkeeping PATRICIA HOLLIS Sec. Training Shorthand BUSINESS The objectives of the Business Department are two fold, vocational and general business education. By enrolling in the various subjects offered, a student has the possibility of training himself for a profession directly upon graduation from high school. This can be called the vocational preparation or learning of the skill sub- jects. Subjects in our high school enabling this preparation could include secretari- al training, typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, business English, and olliee machines. By acquiring a good foundation in each of these subjects, a student may, upon his graduation, obtain a position in a business office if he so desires. The second segment of business education is that of the general business educa- tion or the preparation for economic understanding. In this segment of the depart- ment we try to teach the students the importance of handling their own finances and how, basically, the economy of our country operates. Subjects one could take along this phase of his learning might be bookkeeping, business law, and economics. The main objective of the business department, therefore, is to give each student the opportunity to acquire vocational knowledge and skills needed for initial em- ployment and for advancement in a business career. We also try to educate the youth to fulfill his role in an economic environment. P. H. tfft. Mr. Hoeffner's first week. HENRY HOEFFNER KENNETH HEWITT Office Practice Bookkeeping Business English Boys P. E. 10

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MA THEMA TICS Gee, I wonder what this thing is! KEN PATTERSON ANGELA BIERMAN Calculus Geometry General Math Senior Math Algebra Miss Bierman's class learn the fundamentals of geometry. 1 The five survivors oi' the experimental advanced math class in the early morning calculus class. It has often been said that we are living in an age of mathematics and science. In regard to this statement the math instructors of WHS have tried diligently to impress this fact upon the students of WHS. In fact, since math is the language of symbols, it is quite essential to the under- standing of mathematics to know something about this language. As is true of most phases of life, math too is ever-changing. To keep up with this change in technolo- gy the math department has been busy refising textbooks and bringing up to date objectives for the courses. As a means to this end a calculus course was added to the cur- riculum this year in an attempt to draw the student ever closer to the practical applications of mathematics. We are trying to offer something for everyone, regardless of his goal in the line of mathematics which we feel can be used effectively. GKP 9

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SOCIAL STUDIES In the study of social science we must inquire into a society's politics, govern- ment, history, and its people. If the people ofa society are to be satisfied, their needs have to be met. A study of history can help determine these needs, and possible solutions to society's prob- lems. With a thorough understanding of history, government and politics can be readily comprehended. With this knowledge and comprehension the result should be a more harmoneous society. The very basic reason for studying social science is to develop better citizenship. The desired citizenship cannot he acquired without an adequate understanding of the principles of society. Our citizens must know the methods of our system, must be familiar with other systems, in order to choose the direction we should take. Wegmust have knowledge of our way of life if we are going to develop respect and admiration for the United States. The American Way cannot survive without this respect and admiration from its citizens. A. G. Mr. Hooten lectures on American History. Maybe if I ignore him he will go away. JIM BELTCH American Government Economics Psychology 11 JIM HOOTEN American History ARLEN COULD American Government JOHN DAWKINS American History World History