The People’s Community School, a community-sponsored project offering free classes for adults, will begin classes September 20. Registration will be held Sept. 13, 15, and 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hamilton School, 5819 Westminster.
A record number of 26 classes will be offered this semester. The school, which opened last year, is run by a board of community residents who seek volunteers as teachers.
Classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Teenagers and adults are invited to register.
Mrs. Clarice Haynes is chairman; Mrs. Jane Davis, secretary; Prentice Davis, treasurer. Other board members are Doug McKee, Mrs. Loretta Lewis, Mrs. Pat McKissick with junior board members: Woody Rowell, Bryan Tayes and Pat Haynes. Mr. Shelly Jordan will be coordinator again this year.
Additional information on courses may be obtained by calling Mr. Jordan at 863-0100, ext. 4608.
Following is a list of courses:
ART I and II — In the first course the instructor will introduce the students to different mediums in art with particular attention on charcoal, pencils and pastels. No art background is necessary. Art II will cover more advanced techniques in oil and watercolor.
AUTOMECHANICS — This basic course will cover auto repair and maintenance. No experience necessary.
BOOKKEEPING I and II – General course in budgetary management, recording and balancing books. No experience necessary. Bookkeeping I is offered the first semester only. Bookkeeping II will take advanced students through income tax recording, small business management, etc.
TYPING I and II — Fundamentals in Typing I and emphasis on speed in Typing II.
SPEED TYPING — This course is designed for the advanced typist to further increase speed and accuracy. Typing II required or advanced experience in typing. All three typing courses will be offered both semesters.
AFRICAN HISTORY I and II – Consecutive courses will survey African history prior to and after colonialism. The second course will concentrate especially on West Africa.
BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY I and II — Offers the contributions of the black man in the building of America, covering the period from colonial to the 19th century. The second course will cover the period from 1900 to the present. The first course is not required for the second course.
BLACK LITERATURE — Black authors from slavery to present with interest focused on poetry, novels, plays and lecturers. Offered both semesters.
CHARM — This course is designed for young ladies with special attention on make-up, poise, etiquette and style.
COOKING I and II — Consecutive courses in basic cooking, buying on a budget, preparing and serving food. The second semester will cover advanced gourmet cooking, catering and fancy dishes.
CREATIVE WRITING — For the student who has an interest in and flare for writing, prose, poetry, plays, etc.
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT — Is there a generation gap in your home? Are you frequently baffled by your children’s questions? This course will help you understand your children better.
DANCING — Will include modern interpretive dancing, Afro dancing and some social dancing.
DRAFTING I and II – Consecutive courses in drafting.
DRAMATICS I and II – Consecutive course covering the entire field of dramatics from make-up to production.
DRUG STUDY — Come hear and understand what some of the problems and consequences of drug abuse are.
FIRST AID — Designed to help the student give emergency care to minor injuries, reading a thermometer, splinting and recognizing early symptoms of childhood diseases. Good for the mother with small children.
INTERIOR DECORATING – Dress up your house with practical, money-saving decorating ideas.
JOURNALISM — Learn to write leads, headlines, editorials and features and design layouts.
KARATE — Introduction to the art of Karate. Anyone can learn it.
LAYMEN LAW — Make sure you read the fine print before you sign anything. Have you questions answered in this very relevant course in everyday law. This course will be taught through a series of lectures given by local lawyers representing each area.
MILLINERY — A beginner’s course. Learn how to make your own hats.
PHOTOGRAPHY — Bring your camera and learn how to use it for better pictures.
PRINTING — An introduction to the fundamentals.
READING DEVELOPMENT – Helps students improve their reading ability.
SEWING — The beginner’s course will cover threading the machine, making simple garments. Offered both semesters.
SEWING II — More complicated patterns, drafting your own patterns, more advanced garments. Offered both semesters.
WORLD RELIGION — A series of lectures by various clergymen of the major religions of the world.
DRIVER’S EDUCATION – Available to anyone of age.
Originally published in The Paper, August 1971.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Original source: SD_Times1971_08.pdf, printed page 1, 8.
