Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Business World Beckons WHS Students The second period advanced typing class learns the techniques of typing on electric typewriters. Future secretaries take dictation given by Mr. Arnold Tur- ner, shorthand instructor. Typing, shorthand, and office practice are offered to students who are pursuing careers in the business world. These subjects are the basis of the commer- cial course. Clicking keys and an occasional error or two ac- company the typing student on his way to speed and accuracy. Trying to transcribe accurately yesterday’s notes and to take dictation at 100 to 120 words a minute are the goals shorthand students strive for during the two-year course. Achieving skill in operating various office machines is learned in office practice. 26

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Students Learn Importance of Social Studies Learning from Mr. Fowdy, civics teacher, what will be helpful after graduation are Michael Wayo and Nancy Stewart. In American History class Dennis Bondra discusses current events with Mrs. Marie Lcntvorsky, teacher. Social Studies curriculum consists of American History, World History, Civics, and Geography. The American History course covers the growth of America from the first settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the closing of the Second World War in 1945. World History students study the advances of civ- ilization in all parts of the wrold from the prehistoric era to modern day. Government from the local to the national level is covered in the civics course. Geography is taught to familiarize the freshmen with the topography and fertility of the soil of the countries of the world as well as their general weather conditions.

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Social Studies Provides Knowledge of World Practical application of the study of the mind is the main objective of the psycology course. Ques- tions such as “Who should I marry?”, “What voca- tion should I choose?”, “What is my part in life?”, etc., are answered partially by the course. The purpose of health is to instruct the students in personal hygiene and first aid. The basic nature of the structure and functions of the human body is also studied. Students in economics class learn the basic jargon of the financial world. The causes of the variation in the business cycle are also seriously discussed. During psychology class the question, “What’s her name this time, Joe?”, is brought up by Mrs. Mchlcck, psychol- ogy instructor. Mr. Buckley, economics teacher explains the “business cycle” to Wayne Mordcn and Ray Williams. 27