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Distributive Education at James Wood Gathers Trainees in Virginia
The Distributive Education program started in Virginia in 1937 and arrived at James Wood in 1951 led by DE Coordinator James Biddle. It trains students for retailing wholesaling and service jobs with contests and projects through the DE Club. Wage for DE students in Winchester is 50 cents an hour with 15 hours weekly and 540 hours yearly.
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Virginia
James Wood
Paul Beable
Robert E. Ayler
Frederick County
Distributive
James Biddle
Winchester