Argentine High School - Mustang Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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 ART A general course in art education is planned to de- velop in the student a standard of taste and judgment which will result in an appreciation of beauty in every' day life. This implies a knowledge of the fundamen' tal principles of the theory of art. The course is out' lined to include the various topics necessary for that information. As each unit is presented, numerous problems and projects arc worked out, the paramount aim in every lesson being originality of expression, ex' ecuted with the greatest possible skill the student can command. While the main objective is to develop in all students some degree of appreciation, skill in manipulation, stimulation, observation, and the power of creative thinking, ample provision is made, for encouraging students having special talent. The following list of units has been used in the classes during the past year to aid in an understanding of the nature of the work: I. Composition A study of the laws of order in nature, repetition, variety, interest and balance. II. Color A study of the color wheel with its various possible combinations and the appli' cation of the principles of composition to the arrangement of color. III. Design A study of the principles of line, form and relations and dark and light. Motifs, nature forms, and geometric forms. IV. Lettering Training in a good alphabet, letter arrangement, and its application. V. Representation The training of powers of observation and stimulation of self-expression. VI. Art Appreciation To train appreciation for the fine things of art. Acquaintance with a few artists and their outstanding productions, including picture study, sculpture, and architecture. The Junior High School Course is planned for one semester's study and is part of a general plan of our school in home training. The course includes a brief study of the underlying principles of art, emphasis being placed on the application of these principles to home decoration. LATIN A survey, made recently in a central northern state, shows that since 1921 the number of towns teaching Latin in high schools has risen from 139 to 247. The per- centage of gain of Latin was greater than that of any other foreign language. This survey included these languages: French, German, and Spanish. This shows, that the study of Latin is not on the wane in that particular state, which is probably typical of most sections of the country. Twenty-one

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:dx'lr9 en ; Departments MR. HARMON CONFERRING WITH STUDENTS It is generally believed that students, if they are to get the most possible out of their school work, should know the objective and purposes of courses of study just the same as do the teachers. With the belief that the scholastic phase of school life should be included in the book to make it a record of the year, summaries of these objectives, as well of some of the things accomplished this year by the various depart' ments have been added. The $126,000 addition to the building, which provides a gymnasium and eight more class rooms has given facilities for more extensive work than formerly, in many departments. Among these are, science, art, auto-mechanics and mechanical drawing. The removal of these to the new part of the building has allowed more space and improvements in the old part of the building for the domestic science and journalism departments. BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeping takes one into the atmosphere of business from the standpoint of the executive. To be an intelligent consumer, one must know something of the prob' lems of the executive. In learning to keep btx ks neatly, accurately, and with g xxJ judgment, one uiv derstands the value of having all information about a business systematically recorded and always at hand. The pupil becomes aware of the necessity of conducting his own business affairs in a businesslike manner correctly, thoroughly, and on time. From the great fund of information in grouped transactions, financial statements, operating costs and income, most pupils get a new idea of the purpose of keeping books. Part of the time is devoted to the study of business science which deals with the major fields of business in general. It takes up the growth of each kind of business, the present development of that business in our community, and the dc- mand for, and requirements of the different jobs in each field. Very important is the ability, attitude, and adaptability of the individual in chtxjsing his job. He must be happy in his work, it must allow him to develop men' tally, physically, and socially and to be of service to the community. It is necessary that one approach his choice of a job with intelligence for a public business or for the home where efficiency is desired. 1931 Twenty

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ft ft Although Latin, as a language, is not now spoken by any people, it lives in and through many of our words. More than two'thirds of our own words arc derived from the Latin. Many phrases and words have been carried over into English directly from the Latin, and are still preserved in their original forms, such as habeas corpus, dc facto, post mortem, status quo, exit, stadium, vacuum, radio, quotum, and data. Latin is regarded as essential for students of medicine and law, as many of the terms used in these professions are Latin. The students of science and business will find Latin equally helpful. Many names of articles and commodities on the market have taken their names from Latin words. You are really talking Latin when you talk of Duco paint, Lux soap. Premier salad dressing, Aqua Velva shaving cream, a Corona typewriter, or perhaps you own a Duofold fountain pen, or you may buy Rexall drugs. In the study of a great civilization like that of the Romans, the student learns many interesting facts, which give him a broader and a more intelligent view of life. It is rather enlightening to know that the Romans lived in apartment houses, had water heaters in their homes, built huge aqueducts carrying water for many miles, and made cement like that of the present. For the student who cares, Latin is splendid training. Mathematics SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL “Let no one ignorant of geometry enter here, was, we arc told, an inscription carved over the entrance of the first gymnasium or academy in ancient Athens. “Let no one leave here ignorant of geometry, should be a motto of our modern high school. Why did the Greek scholar value mathematics? The Greeks loved mental gymnastics. Geometry is pure logic; its possibilities for abstract reasoning are infinite. The Greeks loved nature. The laws of nature are the mathematical thoughts of God. The Greeks loved art. The principles of geometry helped to perfect art’s graces. But why does the practical, modern professional or business man urge the study of advanced mathematics? That it is useful as mental discipline, he knows, but that is not the phase in which he is greatly interested, valuable though he concedes it to be. He recog' nizes the fact that the material advantages of our modern civilization are linked with the uses of the formulas of algebra and geometry. The physicist, the chemist, the astronomer, the militarist, the navigator, the aviator, the engineer, each has found mathematics necessary to the development of his branch of knowledge. The designer, the artist, and the architect make constant use of geometric principles. The great industrial organizations are putting expert mathematicians into their plants. We use mathematics in life, therefore it should be studied in our schtxds, is the conclusion the modern man draws. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL In junior high school mathematics, we try to develop an attitude of accuracy with reasonable speed in the fundamental operations. We also try to develop an ideal of thoughtful, careful, and punctual preparation of all work and to have the pupil check every process. We stress the fact that mathematics functions in real ¥ 1931 Twenty-two