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

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DOMESTIC SCIENCE Since a large number of girls eventually have homes of their own, the course in home making tries to lead the girl to think about and appreciate the problems and responsibilities of the home and also to acquire an understanding of the principles of nutrition for the health of herself and her family. To accomplish this in the best manner possible, the course in home making takes up the following units: Home living, nutrition for the family, hospitality in the home, preparation and serving of food, the family income and its expenditures, the health and home care of the sick, the infant—its care and development, the selection and planning of the house, and vocations for women. Physical Education and Health Will you be happy at forty? You will be if you have a sound mind m a sound body. Surely, you hope so, but the body is a great deal like a savings account. One must put a little money away regularly, not spasmodically, if he would have a neat sum at a future date. These little things that one does now compound themselves yearly for a future detriment or benefit. It is known that a well-known insurance company has found that through the education and application of health teaching to its policy holders, ten years have been added to the expectancy of life, life. The aim of the physical education department is to instill into youth the habit of a moral, moderate and modest life through the par- ticipation in games, sports, gymnastics, rhythm and dancing. Since happiness cannot be bought but must be earned and all worth while things of life come from living in the right way, it is essential that everyone form play habits to keep the body fit throughout life. To learn not just how to live- but how to live with others should be the aim. By building the mind and muscles in ones youth, one can make them serve throughout life. The physical education and health department is striving to do that and hopes that the play habit formed in high school age will aid in keeping the body fit. There is a sport for every student and a student in every sport. Become proficient in just one sport in youth; then spare moments will become an aid to your health and happiness. T wenty-four

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HISTORY History, as it is taught in the junior high school, is a subject which is intended to prepare the students lor intelligent citizenship. Our nation is founded upon the prin- ciple of the right of the people to govern themselves. Unless the people have a knowl- edge of their government and what it demands of them they cannot wisely serve that government nor can the government serve them. To understand anything fully, one must be familiar with the whole history of its development. This is especially true ot so complicated an organization as our national government. We should know that every policy and every act of our government is affected by its experience. So if we would prepare ourselves for intelligent citizenship we must first understand and appreciate .ill the struggles and hardships, triumphs and victories of our forefathers as they constructed, step by step, this great nation. It is also the purpose of history teachers to encourage a wide range of reading in- terests in the pupils. Each student is urged to read historical novels, newspapers and current magazines. Constant use of maps, picture slides, moving pictures, and other devices is made in order to keep up interest in class activities. CONSTITUTION The course in constitution has several objectives, chief of which are: 1 Familiarity with the general content of the constitution of the United States. 2. Development of a respect for law and willingness to support such administra- tion of law that the community as a whole shall be served. Through the mastery of specific informational material, the student should develop an intelligent conception of the republic of which he is a citizen, his relation to it. what it requires .of him, how it is organized, and what functions it performs. He should develop the ability to judge fairly upon disputed questions after view- ing both sides of a question, and be able to discuss at least ten social, political or international problems as discussed in current periodicals. Making CLOTHING In this time of depression, home making has become more important than ever before. Since women are spending more time in the home, more interest has been shown in the intelligent study of financial problems pertaining to the home. The aims of the courses in clothing are: To foster in the girl an interest in her home; to create a desire to do her part in its maintenance, and to develop some stand- ards of judgment in the selection, purchase and construction of her own clothing. Twenty-three

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Mathematics A knowledge of mathematics is essential in ah most every line of endeavor. Its practical applica- tion cannot be questioned. It is a stepping-stone to the study of science. It is most important in engi- neering, accounting, pharmacy and business practice. Without the aid of mathematics the structure of every bridge and building would be a hazard to life; their safety depends upon the mathematical calcula- tion of strains and stresses. The mathematics department of the Argentine High School is prepared to serve the needs of its pupils. The general course in the seventh and eighth grades leads to either ninth grade algebra or to business arithmetic. Those students who are pre- paring to go into the business world will find the course in business arithmetic very profitable. This course also will benefit those who are planning to enroll in the book- keeping classes. To students who are interested in the sciences, algebra is recommended. For those planning to enter an institution of higher learning, plane geometry, advanced algebra and solid geometry are offered In fact, most universities and colleges require a knowl- edge of geometry as a prerequisite. Many students take the courses in solid geometry and advanced algebra, for they are well aware of the advantage of being well prepared for any career they may choose. The study of mathematic subject matter and technique prepares an individual for better adjustment to a progressive environment and for more efficient functioning as a member of a civilized social order. Dramatics Within recent years only have our high schools given a regular place in the curriculum to the study of dramatics. Formerly, the English classes fur- nished the sole opportunity for a study of the drama. Only those who took part in the schtxil plays re- ceived any training or had any experience as amateur players. Now that a regular period is devoted to this work, many more students than previously have a chance to appear in a public performance, thus acquiring some self-assurance often needed in stand- ing before an audience. A number of one-act plays of a literary type, and one or two of Shakespeare's plays are studied and produced in class. The course also includes a brief study of the history of the drama and a little training in stage make-up. It is the purpose of the course to help the students to overcome self-consciousness, to correct speech difficulties, and, in general, to improve their oral expression and behavior when appearing before a group of people. Several public performances are given during the year, a special effort being made for each student to take part in at least one. A few students who show marked ability arc given more opportunity to develop their talent as a possible profession. T wcnty-flve