Bloomington High School, The Gothic, 1960, Page 29

Description: COMMERCIAL CLUB — (Front Row)left to right: S. Burton, C. Trisler,J. Workman, A. Harper, J. Hoard,L. Underwood, J. Roberts, A. Moore,J. Fulford, P. Conley, B. Williams.(Second Row) J. East, D. Blake, J.Skirvin, J. Breeden, J. Pruett, M.Rogers, S. Hays, J. Rice, G. Beck,M. Polley, C. Hazel. (Third Row)Mrs. M. Hanna, S. Van Etten, J.Raper, L. Pershing, J. Kinney, G.Paragon, P. Curtis, S. Patterson, S.Hankins, C. Payton, E. Clark. (FourthRow) S. Rayle, M. Wright, E. Bucher,C. Briles, M. Conley, S. Polley, r!Kelly, C. Sparks, J. Minton, J. L.Smith, B. Harvey, I. Browning. (FifthRow) M. Corbin, K. Owens, S.Jacobs, C. White, J. Sargent, V.Birch, M. Walls, C. Gardner, D.Purcell, S. Butcher, B. Harmon, G.Robertson, N. Ennis.Business In The Making.This year in the extracurricular study of sellingand retailing, members of the Distributive Education Club heard Robert Sparks, Bonnie Condra, JohnThompson, D. W. McPheeters and several othersspeak about that subject. Then to learn even more,the club traveled to Indianapolis and visited a largestore there.At Christmas-time the club prepared a Christmasbasket. To increase the funds in its account, it soldcandy and pins. In February several members attended the Distributive Education Convention atIllinois. Also in February was the annual Appreciation Banquet.Larry Johnson was president, Ann Hall, vice-president, Starr Sare, secretary, and Pat Grisson, treasurer. Mr. V. W. Babb sponsored the club.The business world today offers many opportunities to those proficient in typing, shorthand, andsalesmanship. This was clearly evident in thespeeches given by outside speakers to the Commercial Club during their meetings.The club also made some trips to business establishments, conducted a good will project, and enjoyed a skating party and a Christmas party.A scholarship was awarded to a graduating seniorwho plans to continue in the business field.Officers for this year were: Judy Pruett, president; Sharon Hankins, i vice-president; and AnneMoore, secretary. Mrs. Martha Hanna sponsoredthis club.DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB —(Front Row) left to right: J. Heichil-beck, J. Barrow, C. Hadley, J. Belden,J. McPheeters, L. Johnson, L. Terhune.(Second Row) J. Sterrett, J. Kinney, P.Watson, C. Sexton, B. Williams, P. Grisson, M, Crouch Carter, R. Myers. (ThirdRow) A. Hall, B. Harmon, A. Harper,B. Johnson, S. Sare, R. Fowler, Mr. V.W. Babb.29
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