Binghamton North High School - Wampum Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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nite current happenings and principles that are of present interest. The sub- ject demands familiarity with social conditions, reforms, and customs that have their parallels to today's condi- tions. The mechanical processes of Latin course demand a systematic ar- rangement and procedure in order to develop mental processes and reactions that are a distinct training in one's or- dinary habits. This applies to times of peace as well as war. It is particularly difficult to teach German at the present. This year the third-year classes, having mastered grammar and acquired some degree of fluency in speech and reading, are learn- ing everyday German. The students' use of this German in conversation and composition is gradually equipping them with an ability which will help them to meet the enemy. World War II has given students a further cause for studying French. lt helps them to understand the French people and will aid eventually in build- ing a new and better post-war World. Through French bulletins students keep posted on various war events. Our religious instruction classes are trying to bring the quotation of Presi- dent Roosevelt- Spiritual regeneration is the hope of the world -into our un- derstanding so that students of North may realize that religion is an impor- tant part of this war. In the classes discussions are held to stress spiritual values and the solution of moral prob- lems. Thus, is religious instruction fit- ting into the pattern of our curriculum and its War effort. The health program has been read- justed so that gym classes now meet three times instead of twice every week. The boys have set aside one day for commando runsg the girls have special body building exercises. The clinic is carrying on as usual, trying its best to keep us at our best. Science classes are adapting them- ifiontinued on Page 121 Clawl under hurdle Studying trade winds in an earth Microscope examinations ot science class crystals BPQIIIHIIIQJ flying 21115161 Child care in a Senior Homemak- Operating machines in Offlce ing class Practice A

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A 1 ge --ff lnvading English Studying the Stock Market in Art class working on biothei hood Economics posters 'lifiring a route of Caesar Reviewing French notebooks Religious Instructions tlass 'School Dvzyf' English classes today are striving to meet future needs of their citizens by stressing vocabulary and letter writing. Some classes are writing to boys in the service. Others are collect- ing poems and songs inspired by the present fight for freedom. Classes read about airplanes, build models, and dem- onstrate how those models work. The English department is also introducing many new war books and articles by war correspondents. Another phase of English is debating such questions as whether the eighteen-year-old should vote. Social Studies classes at North are daily carrying out the idea that men and women should know the story of their country. Better to fit the stud- ents of these times for competent par- ticipation in our war effort, this depart- ment is emphasizing the reading and analyzing of current news. Rationing and such bills as the Selective Service Law are now explained by the teacher and then discussed in class. Former means of collecting taxes and selling bonds are being studied more thor- oughly. Students of today are learn- ing warfare of former generations to aid in understanding various events in the present conflict. In today's emergency, North's Art department is an indispensable factor in directing the pupil's creative instincts toward the goal of democracy. Posters by North artists, promoting the sale of bonds and stamps and encouraging brotherhood and participation in war effort, are inspiring patriotism and have won recognition in local and na- tional contests. In a Latin class many references and occasions arise to call attention to defi-

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selves to the war effort. Physics class- es are being taught more completely the operation of such instruments as radio and the sounding device for locating submarines. In earth science the pupil learns the Wind and Weather conditions which affect airplane and bombing mis- si sns. Chemistry is striving to prepare the student to adjust himself in this age of science. Homemaking food classes are taught io make less expensive meals and to plan according to rationing. The house care and child care classes are learning to preserve equipment for the duration and to care for children whose mothers are in war work. The commercial department is pre- paring students for civil service exam- inations and jobs in War bureaus. Short- hand classes receive notes containing military terms that will aid them in lat- er war positions as well as in peace time secretarial work. North High, through its industrial, technical, and vocational courses, has been a great asset and will continue to be such in the defense program. The tremendous demand for skilled workers has placed North on a twenty-four hour a day basis. Long after regular classes are over, people are still working on projects that will prepare them for a place in the vital war industries. Room 12 has recently been converted into another machine shop for which the latest type machines have been pur- chased. North High boys as well as defense classes have received a great advantage in this new addition. At present, over one thousand people en- rolled in outside classes in this particu- lar course are receiving the best in- struction. Several classes have been highly commended by industries all over the country for their superior crafts- manship. The New York State Employment Agency prepares classes for replace- ments weeks in advance in order that the full speed ahead program will not slacken its pace. One hundred per cent of those enrolled are placed in War jobs upon completion ot' training. U11 Dl21TPS ill lilccllzxiliczll XVorking on a ll'1l11SllllSSl0ll in Modeling a bolnherin 111 IVVIIWIIIS auto shop making VVorking on ax control pane I cedln the press in print shop Girls riveting in metal shop L1'0l1Etl'i1iOl'Sl11 industrial mlectricity