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Experience is the best teacher, therefore, putting into actual practice what is learned from text books and classroom activities can be a vital force in the preparation of school students for employment later. With this knowledge, the Distributive Education program has been instigated in many high schools throughout Virginia, and is presently being established in Rappahannock County High School. This program has a twofold purpose. The high school Cooperative Distributive Education Training Program (DE) is a working arrangement between the school and the distributive businesses of a community. In this program, high school juniors and seniors receive, in the classroom, instruction directly related to their chosen business occupation in the retail, wholesale or service fields. The student gets classroom instruction and on-the-job training and experience, and receives high school credit toward graduation.
Business establishments In the county play a vital role in the DE program by aiding in the practical training of the student as employers. A minimum of 15 hours per
week of on-the-job training is required and students are available to businesses for afternoon and Saturday hours. Schedules are worked out to meet the needs of the locality. The student receives training wages equal to beginning salaries in the business. The DE Program here is being coordinated by Andrew Bowling of Dayton. He is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a former professional football player with the Atlanta falcons. lie is employed by Rappahannock County School Board and the Distributive Education Ser
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