St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

T I I 158 • Academics/Business oday's Skills Help Tomorrow's Executives Since many of tomorrow's jobs depended on knowledge of computer skills, many SPHS students enrolled in computer courses to develop a background for future reference. "The students know that computer skills are important," stated Mr. Tom Proctor. "Their enthusiasm helps them to learn a lot and to overcome their initial fears ." After the students overcame their apprehensions about the computers, they aspired to learn even more. "In almost all the cases, the students will learn something," stated Mr. John Poucher, who taught AP Computer Science. "The students want to learn, and most of them succeed in doing so." Above: focusing in on minor details. Stuart Wells pays close attention to the commands he types into the computer so that mistakes don't ruin his entire program. Right: This is not Mario Brothers. Michael Aigner works diligently on his computer assignment in Mr. Poucher's class. "Computer class is helping me to learn more advanced business skills," commented Tracye Osburne, a junior. "The class is helping men to prepare for a career.'' Many students also enjoyed the fact that they actually got to use the computers instead of watching videotapes or listening to a teacher lecture. "The class is more interesting because we spent a lot of time actually on the computers," stated Christine Janowsky. "Our interaction with the computers helps to encourage our developing skills," she added. This hands·on learning also enables students to see the unlimited capacities of computers. "It's amazing how much a computer can do with a little bit of information" declared Stuart Wells, a junior. "Computers will help me a lot in business. There is no business in the world today that does not involve computers in one way or another." Senior Maggie Simon agreed. "Computers help in business and in everyday life," she admitted. "Computer skills aren't that hard, and I know that I'll use them in the future ." Through computer classes, SPHS students got a small jump on tomorrow's business deals. Today's computer scholars may just end up to be the men and women who change the world tomorrow. - Michelle Dilley