West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

Page 96 text:

Business; Driving Having the opportunity to learn how to function efficiently in the business world is what the Business Education Department is all about. if working with figures is what you ' re looking for, then Accounting I II would be for you. Giving the basis in bookkeeping skills is the major emphasis of the course. Typing and Notehand are vital skills for the college-bound student. Not only is it easier to meet course requirements, but they can also aid in earning a few extra dollars. Other courses, such as Shorth- and, Office Practice and Office Machines, can be used in preparation for secretarial work. Educating the student in the use of keypunch, collator and ditto machines are just a cross section of the class offerings. Working with the IBM 33 termin- al in the Data Processing class will give a view of the future computer world . Learning how to program in the basic language will start the prospective programmer on their way. An excursion into a class such as Business Law could prove its worthi- ness in teaching the ins and outs of legal mumble-jumble. A field trip to observe court cases gives a close-up view of how this knowledge is put to use. Sir, can I interest you in buying this? is one of the phrases that can be heard in the Salesmanship class. Smooth talking and a positive approach are skills that are mastered. Learning how to avoid business rip-offs plays a major role in the lesson plan of the Consumer Educa- tion course. False advertising and economy shopping are featured topics. The wide spectrum of courses offered in the Business Education Department enables the student to choose a class that is designed and geared to fulfill their needs for their future. Throughout the class, Mr. Richard Russell periodically stops the class to stress the importance of not looking at the keyboard while typing their assignments. Proving to be a major threat to the drivers ' of the community, especially to new student drivers, the abundant snowfall caused three foot snow blockades across many roads. Practicing basic driving skills on the new Driver ' s Education simulator, Arthur Zaino receives some off-the-road experience before getting into the driver ' s seat. UIIIIII iiiiti ' ' 92

Page 95 text:

Reading as well as figuring are important parts of mathematics, as Don Schoeder and Jim Kunsman do just that during a free moment in their Geometry class. Concentrating all of his energy on his work, enables sophomore )oe Sojka to keep the steady train of thought necessary to understand the complex problems in Geometry. Silence is golden, and also a necessity for studying, especially in Geometry, where a sharp mind is required. Here Angela Brauer takes advantage of the silence to study. Chess Club: Front row; Tony Patti, Mike Burroughs, Dan Zembowski; Row two; John Lucarz, Jatin Patel, Vivek Patel; Row three: Brady Johnson, Jeff Ferjak, Mr. Helmar M. Ehrke, sponsor. Not pictured: Stan Fowler, Mike McGinn. 91

Page 97 text:

During the passing music, one of the Driver ' s Education cars, donated by Long Chevrolet, awaits the next group of students to take it on the snow covered roads of Northlake. Teaching drivers Stepping into a car with someone who has never driven before is not the easiest tasi in the world to do, but for Mr. Darl Kriete this has been a daily act since 1960. It was then that he became the first Driver ' s Educa- tion instructor at West Leyden. When the Driver ' s Education program began, once you completed the classroom assignment you im- mediately went out on the road. There was also only one car available for student drivers. Today the student progresses from the classroom to the simulator to the range and then finally, he can drive on the road. Over the years, Mr. Kriete is proud to report that there have been only a few minor accidents, consisting of dented bumpers. Mr. Kriete has experienced quite a bit of change in the Driver Education department and has played a major role in the early driving skills of the now experienced drivers in the community. Learning the skills for everyday life, Lisa Meyer reads a manual describing the procedure for writing a formal letter, one of the many essential business skills taught in class. Phone calls and paper work are just part of the job, as Driver Education instructor Mr. Darl Kriete discovers, while trying to catch up with his work during his unscheduled time. 93