Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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French Club The French classes are enriched by the outside activity, Le Cercle Francais, which meets every two weeks in the Student Center. Interesting talks on subjects pertaining to France are given, and French musical numbers are enjoyed. Twice a year the club presents a short play in French. Techis Spanish pupils now meet in twenty-four classes, ranging from Spanish I to Spanish YIII. The work in the first four semesters covers the func- tional grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary ot the language, while the work in Spanish V to VIII, teaches the pupils to read and to speak Spanish ilu- ently, and to know something ot the country itself. They also become well acquainted with the his- tory and customs of Spanish-speaking countries in South Zlllil Cengal America, ,since in the tuturc closer connections with these countries is believed to be the aim ot the lfnited States. The main extra-curricular activity of this de- partment is the Spanish Club which has a member- ship ot about forty pupils. This group meets every Thursdaxv afternoon. Especially interesting pro- grams are presented, featuring talks on Spain or on some Spanish-speaking country. Songs are sung in - 1- 1. Spanish, Spanish music is played, Spanish holidays are discussed, an-d occasionally the members are en- tertained by Spanish dances. The German department has an enrollment of one hundred forty pupils. In the first two semesters of German pupils are taught the fundamentals of the language: how to read German script, how to Write it, how to pronounce and to spell German words, and how to write grammatically correct. They also learn much of the customs and history of Germany in their work, and pay especial attention to the present political situation in Germany. The last two semesters pupils are afforded the oppo1'tunity to apply what they have learned by translating such books of the German writers as Hillern's uI'I06l181' Als Die Iiircliew, Wildenhruclfs 'fDas Edle Blutv, Schiller's lVilhelm Tellv, and Stornfs Nlmmenseef' Pupils in the German classes atlech correspond with the pupils enrolled in English classes in Ger- many, and many interesting letters have been ex- changed. The German Club, Der Deutsche Yerein, is oi'- ganized to acquaint its members with the romance of German history and the customs of the people to show them something of the beauty of the musical compositions of Goethe and Schiller. Modern Language spanish Club Department .v-5. 13 THE ARSENAL CANNON avfd

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The Latin Department 12 Latin Club Six hundred eighty-three pupils compose thirty classes of the Latin department. During the first four semesters the pupils build the foundations of their knowledge of the Latin language. Grammar, vocabulary, and translations form the basis of their work. They become acquainted with many of the old Roman myths and legends, learn some of the ancient Roman customs and institutions, and be- come familiar with the history of Rome. Fourth- semester Latin pupils translate Julius Caesar's com- mentaries on the Gallic wars. Two classes are open to pupils who have taken Latin IV. One, Latin V and VI, translates the ora- tions and letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero, consul of Rome and called by his fellow-citizens 'Tater Patriaev, the father of his country, because he eX- posed a rival candidate for the consulship who plotted to overthrow the government. The other class, Latin VII and VIII, reads Vergil's immortal epic poem, the 'fAeneid'7, in Latin. This tale of the wanderings of the Trojan hero, Aeneas, is full of adventure and daring, wherein Aeneas sails over the Mediterranean sea, encountering many perils, and finally founding Rome. THE ARSENAL T CANNON German Club Many pupils in the Latin department are mem- bers of the Latin Club, which is organized to promote sociability among the pupils and to enrich their back- ground for the study of Latin. New members are initiated in solemn Latin ritual, and, clad in togas, receive the club colors, purple and gold. The club often presents plays in Latin, plays Latin games, and learns of Roman customs. Club oiiices are Patterned after the ancient Roman government: two consuls for presidents, a scriptor for secretary, aediles for mein- bers of the program committee, and a custos for sergeant-at-arms. The Modern Language department is composed of the French, Spanish, and German language classes, with their extra-curricular activities--their clubs. Enrolled in the nine French classes are two hun- dred iifty-nine pupils. The purpose of the French courses is to present to the pupils in simple form the essentials of French grammar, to give them a reading and a speaking vocabulary, and to teach them how to read, write, and speak the language. It also acquaints the pupils with a knowledge of French customs, history, institutions, and literature.

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P The Commercial Department 14 THE. ' ARSEN AL CANNON L In Bookkeeping I the pupils learn the funda- mentals of bookkeeping, and hon' to keep a very sini- ple set of books. In Bookkeeping II the pupils learn to handle a more complicated set ol books, also, the ivlx-vs and wherefores of partnerships. In Bookkeep- ing III they study corporations, in Bookkeeping IV, cost estimating, introducing thc voucher system of bookkeeping. By the time the pupil has completed the courses in all four semesters, hc should be equipped to go out as a bookkecper for almost any business. In Salcsmanship I the pupil studies the prin- ciples of salesmanship and selling at retail. During the second semester he studies outside selling or two phases of more advanced selling, specialty selling and selling at wholesale. Business Organization, a two-semester course, is a study in applied economics. It covers some of the fundamental economic principles of business. A study is made of different forms of businesses, such as partnerships, single proprietorships, and corpora- tions , the conditions that cause changes in business 5 stocks and bonds, laws of contracts, insurance, and some of the different banking systems. An Office Practice Class In a Bookkeeping Class The Commercial department was formed in 1914. During its entire first year only seventy-five pupils were enrolled. New it has three thousand live hundred iifty-one pupils, with classes in stenography, typing, bookkeeping, oiiice practice, filing, machine calculating, business prac- tice, salesmanship, and business organization. In Oflice Practice classes, the pupils receive ac- tual office training, and come to knovv and to be known by the various department heads. In Office Practice II the pupil is really a part ot a small, com- pact otlice-an office carrying on the work of a small city-Tech. Stenography IIVS, a special group, is made up of pupils who have made a high record in Stcnography III. Every year the department holds a contest in stenography and typewriting. The tivo best pupils from each class are chosen to enter. A letter is dic- tated, the pupils .making the most nearly correct transcriptions being the winners. The pupils in typ- ing copy from printed material for a specified length of time, the length determined by the grade olf typing. The ones having the highest per cent of speed and accuracy are the winners.