West Mecklenburg High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Mr. Dozier E. Murray, Jr. Typing I Business Law Economics and Sociology Commercial Club Advisor Key Club Advisor Mrs. Ingrid C. Powell Shorthand 1,11 Typing 1 1 Commercial Club Advisor Mrs. Ella Rhea Price General Office Practice Typing 1 1 Commercial Club Advisor During the year, Typing II students participate in typing various kinds of office forms. Mrs. Nancy W. Ragan Bookkeeping Commercial Club Advisor Mrs. Wilma ). Savage Typing I Business English Bookkeeping General Business Mr. Frank M. Sinclair Distributive Education Students learn court procedure in business law. Students Prepare for Business Careers Students who plan to work after graduation, rather than go to college, receive the most help from the Commercial Department. However, many com- mercial students do attend college. This department offers shorthand, business law, business math, typing, bookkeeping, general office practice, and general business English as the com- mercial courses. From the students who have applied to take dis- tributive education, only a relatively few are chosen. These students prepare themselves for better jobs by gaining experience in many ways — by studying production and distribution, by acquiring a basic knowledge of economics, and by working at various business establishments throughout the city. Page 23

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Students Study World Conditions World history, United States history, geography, and economics and sociology comprise the Social Studies Department. Both world history and United States history are required for graduation from West. World history is a course combining the study of history and eco- nomics of many different countries, while United States history offers a more intense study of the United States. Economics and sociology is an elective social studies course. During first semester, a survey of the principles and problems of economics is made. Sec- ond semester utilizes such subjects as sociology, psychology, and political science. Geography, another elective, is not only a study of the geography of different countries, but also a study of the economic and social conditions of these same countries. Mr. Moseley explains the sociogram to his students as a part of their psychology course. Mr. Uriah S. Norwood Miss Janette A. Cox World History U. S. History Mr. Kenneth S. Moseley Psychology, World Geography, U. S. History Camera Club Advisor Head Basketball Coach Golf Coach U. S. History Pat Jackson listens as Mr. Norwood explains the heritage of our country. Mr. Clyde Peek U. S. History Physical Education Baseball Coach I.V. Football Coach Mr. Dean B. Westmoreland World History Page 22 Mr. Glenn G. Wilson World History Football Coach

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Mr. Wilson instructs high school boys in the technicalities of In the dramatics class, students learn and enjoy the funda- mechanical drawing. mentals of stage-work. New Dramatics Class Organized at West Girls in home economics classes learn advanced techniques in sewing. To insure students of a well-rounded program of study, there is a wide choice of electives. In the area of fine arts, a student may choose among such courses as band, dramatics, glee club, and art. Home arts, such as home economics and family living, present opportunities to explore different fields in homemaking and home experience. Journalism I and II are preparation courses for the BOW AND ARROW staff. The TOMAHAWK staff learn principles of yearbook editing. Other electives such as agriculture, mechanical drawing, industrial arts, Bible, driver education, li- brary, and psychology add to the courses, giving students an opportunity to expand in practically any field they choose. Mrs. Helen M. Barr Librarian Library Club Advisor Mrs. Elizabeth Brunnemer Family Living, Home Economics II F.H.A. Advisor Mr. Robert ). Drye Agriculture , II, III, IV F.F.A. Club Advisor Mrs. Patsy H. Freeze Bible I, II, English III Bible Club Advisor Mrs. Frances P. Gooden Art I, II Mr. Thomas L. Keeter Driver Education Mrs. Eleanor B. Puckett Home Economics I, III, Family Living F.H.A. Club Advisor Mr. Lloyd E. Stiffler Glee Club, Band Mr. James A. Wilson Industrial Arts 1,11, Mechanical Drawing Page 24