Oneonta High School 1967 Yearbook (Oneonta, NY) - Full Access

Relaxing in the living room suite, Mrs. Tyler explains the in's and out's offashion des1gn~ to a home economics class. Mrs. Jane Tyler Home ec department offers varied courses Home economics courses emphasized the theo– retical principles of cooking, sewing, and care of the family rather than the practical application of skills. In addition to the three year homemaking se– quence for a home economics major, the depa1tment offered elective courses in child development, family and community health, home furnishing, money man– agement, nutrition, textiles, and clothing and family values for democratic living. Students prepared full course dinners , studied interior decorating, and learned the fundamentals of family economy, and child psychology in preparation for future responsibilities. 65 The Nutritio11 and Meal Management class serves a complete chicken dinner, planned and prepared in the home eco11omics suite.