Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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Charles E. Hoel, B.S., M.A. Biology, Physics Ross B. Kefauver, B.Sc., M.Sc. General Science, Chemistry Science Department Four subjects are offered in the curriculum of Bexley high school’s science department. These subjects are general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. The science department tends to teach the student how to understand and work scientific problems out for himself. The emphasis is thus placed on the individual, who is given sufficient opportunity through work in laboratory experiments to learn through his own designs. The aims of the scientific studies program are to help the student understand and interpret his environment, and to aid him to learn to think logically for himself. Mathematics Department The mathematics department offers four courses to the Bexley student: general mathematics, algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Eighth grade pupils are advised to take the general mathematics course, if it is thought that they will have difficulty with algebra. The course is designed to enable students to go on to algebra and plane geometry. Algebra is essentially a tool subject in which an attempt is made to acquire skills needed in future study of mathematics. The second year course prepares students for college mathematics. In the study of plane and solid geometry', attention is called to a further appreciation of geometric forms found in nature. For those who intend to go on in mathematics, it is also a tool subject, but for all it gives practice in logical thinking. It is hoped that there may be some carry-over to life situations. Teaching the relationship of sides and angles of triangles, trigonometry gives students further practice in logical thinking and also gives them a head start in college mathematics. Charles L. Clark, A.B., M.A. Algebra, Global Geography Ira R. Ferbrache. A.B. General Science, Advanced Algebra John F. Schacht, B.Sc., M.Sc. Trigonometry, Plane Geoine try Page Five lie S tyaaVv. v. ■: ,‘, 0KvAiu ..wV.XS'W w

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Miss Mary Squier Bethel, Robert M. Duffey, B.A., M.A. B. Sc. in Ed., M.A. Typing, Shorthand Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Arts, General Shop Commercial Arts Department The commercial arts department has been or- ganized to meet the needs of the students who may not plan to go on with their education after their graduation from high school. The aim of this department is the procurement of positions in business (or places in industry) which have opportunities for growth, development, advancement. In order to attain this objective, instruction is given in business training, economic geography, bookkeeping, typing, shorthand and transcription, simple carpentry, cabinet making, drawing and planning, and in working with metals. One of the outstanding advantages of the organization at Bexley is the fact that all juniors and seniors may elect a year of typing—a valuable aid in college. In addition the department has also made it possible for any student in the high school to use its facilities either in the shops or the typing rooms. Both sections of these departments may be called on at any time to help out the school; both turn out excellent work. Foreign Language Department Courses in Latin (four years), French (two years), and Spanish (two years) are offered to all students in the high school. Their purpose is not only to acquaint the student with the culture of the countries concerned, but also to give him a working knowledge of the language, both written and spoken. The first year study of Latin is devoted to grammar and fundamentals necessary as a founda- tion for further work in the subject. The second year students read Caesar’s campaigns in addi- tion to increasing their study of grammar. Cicero’s orations and a little of his philosophical writing are read the third year. The final year Virgil’s Aneid and some of the poets of the Golden Age are studied. In the two years of French the department is trying to give the pupils the ability to read and enjoy ordinary French and to understand it when spoken in simple terms. The development of oral expression in the language, within the limit of the student's vocabulary, is also encouraged. It is believed that the unique position of French in the diplomatic and musical fields makes it ex- tremely profitable to have a working knowledge of the language. The purpose of the two-year Spanish course is to give the student a practical acquaintance with the peoples of South and Central America and Mexico, and to enable him to have a comprehensive knowledge and reading ability. The knowledge of our neighbors to the south is enlarged by special classroom reports. By learning the modern languages of French and Spanish and by acquiring a foundation in Latin the pupil grows in knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of literature and helps himself achieve a closer unitv with his neighbors the world over. Mrs. Amy C. Brightman, B.A. Latin, English Ralph M. Howell, A.B., M.A. French, History Miss Reta McCormick, A.B., B. Sc. in Ed. Latin, English Miss Selma H. Hamann, Ph.B. Spanish, Economic Geography (No picture) Page Eleven

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Albert W. Field, B.Arch., M.A. History Wayne W. Hummel, B.S. in Ed. History Harold V. Tipton, B.Sc. in Ed., M.A. Government, Sociology, Economics, Guidance Social Studies This year a series of five social studies was available in the high school. World history and American history were offered as full year courses and American government, sociology and economics, as one semester subjects. History is a list of man’s achievements and failures; hence the study of history has three objectives: a knowledge of the most important events of history, the ability to connect these events and effects, and the translation of the ideas thus gained into life practices. World history students prepare theses on any topic they wish at the close of the year. American history is a required subject for graduation, since the faculty feels that a knowl- edge of our country and its background and the men who helped in its formation is paramount to every American citizen. The other three courses are carried on with as little formality as possible. The department feels that the smaller the classes the better, so far as work output is concerned. The department is trying to teach pupils to think about social problems for themselves and to get the students to read and form their own opinions and hence become more thoughtful and more attentive citizens. This increased knowledge of the world of our ancestors and the world of today helps us to grow in stature and in our sense of responsibility. Physical Education Aims and objectives of the physical and health education programs fall into a well-defined pattern. The department believes that presenting activities that lead to the acquirement of skills useful for recreational ends in adult life is of paramount importance. The physical education program has two other important objects: to give all pupils vigorous muscular activity of a type that develops physical and mental health and is inherently interesting to the group, and to select types of activity which will build within the individual a disposition to strive for high social ideals. The health education program stresses two ideas: to give health instruction based upon scientific materials and directed toward personal accomplishment and social ideals, and a program of physical examinations by the school doctor and nurse for every student every two years, and every year for those participating in interscholastic and intermural activities. Thus, a well-balanced program of education in physical and mental health helps the pupil to grow in the knowledge of how to get along with his fellow student in everyday life. H. Eugene Mechling. B.A. M.A. Business Training. Physical Education. Health Mrs. Martha Jane Swanson, B.Sc., M.A. Physical Education, Health, Basic Mathematics Carlton H. Smith, B.A., M.Sc. Phyiscal Education, Chemistry Page Thirteen