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

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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

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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

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HO, OO, EE,CC,DO HO, OO, EE, CC, DO. To an unknowing student these letters might suggest his best friend ' s initials or might call to mind the sound a farmer makes when calling for his livestock. But, in fact, these initials Irepresent something more impor- ' tant: Health Occupations, Office Occupations, Extended Education, Cooperative Careers and Diversified Occupations. These programs are offered to student enabling them to attend school during the first half of the day and attain on-the-job training in the afternoon and evening, and still earn enough credits to meet the graduation requirements. The clubs also serve the community, lending a helping hand to the needy by donating Thanksgiv- ing Fruit Baskets and visiting rehabili- tation and convalescent centers in the area. In school, the Clubs sponsor the Cheese, Sausage and Honey Sale, a Valentine ' s sale and a bunny sale during Easter. Some of the proceeds go toward the Employer Employee Appreciation Banquet, held at the end of the year. Students are placed in jobs according to their specific skills and interests. In the Diversified Occupa- tions program, for example, young men are helped to better understand the industrial world, offering such jobs as machinists, auto body repair- men, welders, printers and T.V. repairmen. jTT Working as a secretary for Castle Metals in Franklin Park, Senior Karleen Cessner performs one of her daily tasks of organizing and tilling out important papers. Capturing the attention of all his students, student teacher Steve Keith explains in detail the fundementals of swimming to nearby Mannheim Jr. High school students. 94