Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Mary Helsel and Carole Refi try to find their own names in shorthand on the pumpkin faces. Business Includes Shorthand As the old saying goes, “It was Greek to me.” Those who do not take shorthand might murmur this phrase after studying a page of shorthand. But for those Whitmerites who take shorthand and can “crack the code” the short strokes which make up this “short-cut” in writing, mean a lot. In class they have timed writings to test their ability to write while someone dictates to them. For those who can “scribble” 80 words or more per minute, a certificate is awarded. Miss Normajean Thompson, a grad¬ uate of Hillsdale College, teaches general business and office practice. She is adviser to the cheerleaders and choreographer for the Variety Show. Mr. Edwin Knepper, head of the business department, teaches busi¬ ness machines and business arithme¬ tic. He attended Bowling Green State University, Ohio University, and the University of Toledo. Mrs. Barbara Lafayette, who re¬ ceived her degree from the Uni¬ versity of Toledo, teaches typing and business arithmetic. She is a sophomore class adviser as well as F.B.L.A. adviser.

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Harmon Meihls teaches instru¬ mental music and directs the Whitmer band. He attended Ohio Northern University, University of Michigan, and the University of Toledo. Clyde Brown, who graduated from Bowling Green State University, teaches vocal music to Whitmer’s glee club and choir. Students who know their “sharps” and “flats,” are those taking a course in music at Whitmer. For those who follow the “blow Gabriel blow” principle, there is band where instrumental ability is developed. If you feel you must express yourself by song, the choir will take care of your needs. Both organizations do a fine job of spreading music to the ears of the student body. Music Mathematics Whitmer offers a complete course in mathematics , consisting of algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Plane and solid geometry deal with the many geometrical figures. Advanced algebra, concerning ratios and formulas, should be taken before trigonometry, which deals with solving unknown distances. The product of these courses, multiplied by the students equals a great “sum” of knowledge. The class just has to get that last trig problem. Mrs. Vivian Bertram, head of the mathematics department, teaches ad¬ vanced algebra. She is a graduate of the University of Toledo. Mrs. Vera Fontaine, a graduate of Northwestern University, teaches plane geometry. She is adviser to the Whitmer Honor Society. 23

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Typing This new school of ours is infected with woodpeckers! Every time you go by their nests they start pecking away and . . . but wait. I’m wrong! I should have known! It’s the typing classes punching out a letter! When they aren’t typing, the students are taught the parts of the machine and how to operate it accurately. Woodpeckers! Bah! Office Practice Office practi ce is an advanced typing course which stresses other office duties such as filing and reception work. In preparing themselves for the business world our “Ann Southerns” are trained in secretarial work as well as stenographic duties. Bookkeeping Whitmer’s “bookies” are taught the art of stretching the dollar as well as keeping financial records and daily transactions. The classes also receive instruction in accounting and budgeting. Joanne Morrow practices on the bookkeeping machine as Sarajane Foster looks on. Mrs. Virginia Baker, who received her two degrees from the Univer¬ sity of Toledo, teaches bookkeep¬ ing and typing. She advises Senior Y-Teens. Mrs. Pat Lindeman, a graduate of the University of Toledo, teaches shorthand and busi¬ ness law. She is adviser to the Whitmer Pep Club. Miss Sue Hartman, who received her two degrees from Bowling Green State University, teaches shorthand and office practice. She is adviser to Junior Y-Teens. Mrs. Mona Jane Milne, a graduate of the University of Toledo, teaches typing, office practice, and business English. She is in charge of the school book store.