Yorktown High School - Episode Yearbook (Yorktown, IN)

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HOME ECONOMICS Under the supervision of Mrs. Brown girls receive practical training in sewing, cooking, food preservation, home nursing, grooming, and nutrition. The experience gained in these projects enables a girl to becolring ' ' ' l 4 H d F bettr equipped for her future role as a homemaker. Functioning under this department ar aso - an CFuture Homemakers of AmericaJ. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Boys are taught the proper use of tools, drafting, and the art of woodworking in this department. Guided by Mr. Stephenson they come to know the joy of personal accomplishment in the study of construction. These boys are the future craftsmen who will know the true value of working with their hands. . .. .rmmsv so gi A

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TYPING This course is designed for students who wish typing proficiency for office work or skill for their own personal needs. In first year typing, emphasis is placed upon mastery of the keyboard, accuracy in speed, and personal and office typing problems. The advanced typists apply their skill to such problems as year-books, legal documents, stencils, master copies, and business forms. They prepare master and stencils for the office and teachers. They do the duplicating on the direct process ditto, gelatin ditto, and mimeograph. Joyce Friar and Jean Uesseler, senior students from Ball State, have completed their student teaching requirements by participating and teaching in the advanced typing and shorthand classes. Mrs. Eastman teaches the advanced typing and Mr. Small the beginning typing. SHORTHAND Illustrated below is an actual teaching-learning experience in the making for potential stenographers. At the time this picture was snapped, the students were taking ninety word-per-minute dictation. Later these shorthand notes will be transcribed either on a typewriter or by pen. Through repetitions use of shorthand forms the students memorize the outlines and, learn to use them instantaneously. Skill in the use of shorthand is a possession that has been coveted by the wisest of men and women, for it is not only a practical instrument in commercial work, but a much-prized and valuable accomplishment and a means of mental culture. During the second semester, the girls attended the Twenty-seventh Annual Conference of Indiana Business Education Teachers at Ball State Teachers College, where they were permitted to see Mr. Charles E. Zoubek, president of Gardner Publications, teach a demonstration shorthand class. Mr. Zoubek is also the writer of the forms which are shown in the shorthand textbook this class is studying. Mrs. Eastman is the instructor.

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MUSIC The music department consists of the high school and junior high school chorus, the A band and the B band.. In this course students learn to play instruments of their choice, to sing the proper way, and to appreciate good music. This year the chorus presented their annual operetta entitled Kentucky Sue. It was enjoyed by all who attended. In col- laboration with the junior class they gave a minstrel show. The chorus sang at several other activities, both at school and at places not affiliated with Yorktown High. A few of the students represented Yorktown in the Solo Contest which was held at Ball State. . . . Yorktown is very proud of its excellent band. Organized two years ago under the leadership of Mr. Wooley, xt is now one of the best. Adding to its effectiveness are the colorful uniforms which were bought last year. The well balanced dnlls and formations are the results of long hours of weary marching and drilling. The band performs at all home basketball games, commencement, and various concerts. They are a very spectacular group. Hats off to the band members, mayor- ettes, and Mr. Wooley for producing such a fine organization. ' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Athletic activities are recognized as a definite part of the educational program of Yorktown High School for both boys lmd -girls. The courses are designed to promote physical coordination, develop skill, and present a general knowledge of the tech- niques and rules of many games. It is also planned for the classes to set-up situations through which students may learn to cooperate in team play, share winning and losing, and learn in general how to get along well with fellow students which in tum may help them to become better adult citizens. Units in basketball, voiley ball, softball volley-ring tennis, tumbling minor sports, folk dancing and recreational games have been presented during the school year. The girls' physical education classes employ squad leader organization. Squad leaders elected for the present school year were as follows: Shirley Fuller, Joyce Kem, Joanne Myers, Mary Ellen Warfel, Jane Philips, Loretta johnson, Sharon Childs, and Phyllis Keller. I John Campbell and Ralph Shute, senior students from Ball State Teachers College, have completed their student teaching requirements by participating and teaching in the boys' claws this year. The physical education classes are taught by Mrs. Eastman and Mr. May 1azv. 4