Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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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

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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 Prepare for Vocations in Industry Sparks fly as Mike Maycrnik works in machine shop. Jack Yager, wood snop student, checks carefully to see that his buzz saw cut will be precise. James Dixon examines a book while Mr. B. J. Vesely, printing instructor, watches John Kobe set type. Shop courses offered at Whiting High School arc machine shop, print shop, and wood shop. These courses are taken by boys pursuing a general or vocational course. In each of these shops, boys are taught the fun- damentals of that particular craft. A knowledge of these fundamentals enables a boy to become more aware of the importance of a skilled crafts- man. Machine shop is set up to train a boy to go into a trade after graduation. It enables boys to learn the operation and functions of various types of machines. Printing and woodshop offer students the tech- niques of their respective fields.