home economics
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She competed in—and won—pageants and was active in her Baptist church, before getting a degree in home economics from the University of Kentucky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
She was described as "academically minded" with a flair for English, French, home economics and geography.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
“It doesn’t,” replied Ms. Martin, who is also a Republican and taught home economics for 18 years at the Pittsburg School down the road.
From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024
Dorcas Reilly, who was one of the first full-time members of Campbell’s home economics department, took the challenge in stride.
From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023
Lucky to be sewing crooked lines in home economics.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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