The Black and Gold 1975
Popular Vocation Oriented Courses Build Useful Skills, Knowledge
Emphasizing practical and vocational skills, the Business Education, Industrial Arts and Home Economics departments proved to be popular electives with the students.
In an effort to modernize the Business department, 20 new electric typewriters were purchased for the typing classes, replacing the older and outdated manual models.
In addition to typing, other electives offered were data processing, accounting, shorthand, office practice, business machines, and cooperative business education.
A new change this year saw the agricultural technology classes incorporated into the industrial arts department.
Further accommodations were made for girls interested in auto shop, introducing special (all girl) classes, for the first time.
Other shop courses offered included wood, metal, electronics, drafting, and graphic arts.
The Home Economics Department was designed to give girls and boys basic knowledge of modern family living. Students explored the various aspects of child care, family clothings, and food service. Personality and dress was also offered to students who wished to learn more about poise and beauty.
One of the more popular Home Economic courses was Family Foods. Here students learned about proper nutrition and diet.
McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017
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