Boise High School - Courier Yearbook (Boise, ID)

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First rofw-Inez I'Voesner, English, Katharine Sentplr, Englishg Esther Husr, Englishg Halen Moore, English. Srrond rofw-Stanlry Stanberry, English, Halen Ball, Englishg Halen Mayer, Expression,- Katlzerinr Mor an, English, Iidfwin Adams, Acting llrad of Dfpart- ment and En ish. Third rofw-D'-wiglzt Mitrhfll, Journalism, Emily English English is taught every stu- dent in Boise High School with two objectives in view: first, to foster an appreciation of litera- ture as an expression of lifeg and second, to give drill on the essentials of English Grammar. Some of the aims in the study of Literature are to make the student familiar with the know- ledge, power and pleasure that are in books, to cultivate self- F Stewart, English. expression by having students think about what others have said and how they have said itg to acquaint students with choice pieces of literature first hand by reading them, rather than by reading what others have said about themg to enrich the imagination and emotions by letting the students see themselves reflected in what they read, and to arouse ideals of conduct through admiration of noble char- acters and great personalities. Nlastery of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and the clear and force- ful expression of ideas are the aims of the composition courses. Besides the courses in Literature and Grammar, instruction is offered in Creative Writing, Expression and Journalism. Thus students have a wide choice of studies. Qfistory History, the basic social science, gives a usable knowledge of the past and shows the individual how the present may turn on the past and exploit it in the interest of advance . The subjects offered are Ancient, Moderri European and American History, Occu- pations, Sociology and Economics. Ancient History deals with medieval times and creates interest in historical reading. The Modern History course furnishes the background for intelligent reading and the study of American History and institutions. American History, required into a world power. The course in Occupations is required of all Freshmen to help them decide the course they de- sire to take in preparation for their life work. A basis for eHi- cient high school citizenship and an outlook for further educa- tional possibilities are offered. .Sociology is a study of the science which deals with human association, its origin, develop- ment, forms and functions. Economics is the study of mankind, their wants and the satisfaction of their wants. of Seniors, shows how the United States developed First rofw-Blanrlu' Jrffrey, Modfrn Historyg Drlzorah Davis, Head of Drpartrnrnt and Ancient, Modrrn and Amzriran History: Clara Hfyman, Anrirnt History. Serand ro-w-Hoyt Cooper, Anrient and Ameriran History, Hrlrn Srhuurrnan, Ortujlafiansg Graco Berry, Anrirnt and Alneriran History and Soriologyg Larry Wood, Ocfupa- tions. Third ra-w-Arthur Hays, American History and Eranomirs. l IfPage Twentyl

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Slfrincipal Zed Lee Foy has completed his third year as Principal of Boise High School. Mr. Foy is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. At Columbia University he earned his Master's de- gree. As a mathematics instructor he was em- ployed at Laurens High School, South Carolina, and later he held the positions of Principal at Easley and at Rocky Mount High Schools, also in South Carolina. In the fall of 1929 he came to Boise High School. Among his outstanding accomplishments here are the revival and betterment of the detention system to reduce tardies, and the elimination of candidates by preliminary voting before the main election of class officers. He has continued the advisory system during which time assemblies, club meetings and supervised study periods are held. He was also one of the chief promoters of the Junior Honor Society. One of the most inspiring acts that Mr. Foy Zed Lee Foy did for the students this past year was the sending of personal letters of congratulation to those making the honor rolls the first grading period of the year. He also sent letters to students who were outstanding in some of their studies or activities. As Principal of Boise High School Mr. Foy was chairman of the majority of the assemblies held during the year. CDean of Boys Loren H. Basler has been athletic coach of Boise High School for the past seven years. In 1929 he was made Dean of Boys and is still holding that oHice in conjunction with his athletic work. Previous to coming to Boise High School in 1926, Mr. Basler attended school in Grantls Pass, Oregong Willamette Universityg the University of California, Oregon State College, and Washing- ton State College. As director of athletics Mr. Baslerls work included coaching football, basketball and track and supervising a large program of Intramural sports. lt is largely through his efforts that the latter program has progressed until out of approximately 650 boys in high school, 488 turned out for Intramural activities this year. This branch of the athletic program of Boise High School includes such sports as tennis, baseball, golf and horseshoe pitching. lt is Nlr. Bas1er's opinion that these sports are of as much importance as the major sports. Besides being coach and Dean of Boys, Mr. Basler is the faculty adviser of the B Club. He is also chairman of the Athletic, Awards, and Student Employment Committees and serves on the Loren Baglgr Assembly and Finance Committees. lPage Nineleenl

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Jndustrial Education In co-operation with the other branches of the school the In- dustrial Education Department has for its goal the development of self-supporting citizens. The elementary courses serve as a guide to students who are striv- ing to find an agreeable voca- tion for a life work. The ad- vanced courses serve to furnish information, to develop skill and to encourage habits of thinking Firxt rufw-L. K. Perkinx, Woodfwork, G. 0. Fry, Auto Me- chanics, W. 0. Lemon, Prinlingg H. L. Straight, Printing, Howard Deyf, Inxtrumrnlal Inxlructnr. Semnd muh-W. T. Rounds, Wond- fwarkg R. F. Chindgrrn, Mrrlianifal Drafwingg Warren Adelmann, Hmd of Drparlmfnt and .Mefhanifal Drafwingg Donald Foltz, Vocal Inxlruftor. which will connect the general environment of school with the workaday world. In Industrial Arts primary emphasis is placed on guidance and technical training. The courses offered are Elementary and Advanced Projection Drawing, lklachine Drawing, Advanced Mechairical Drawing, Construction Drawing, Theoretical Auto Nlechanics, Elementary and Advanced Bench VVoodwork, Elementary and Advanced Machine Woodwork, Introductory Printing and Advanced Introductory Printing. In Vocational Education it is assumed that the occupational choice has been made and practical training is emphasized. Courses in Vocational Printing and Vocational Auto Klechanics are offered on as practical a basis as possible. Wome Economics and Art Students in the Home Economics classes are taught to develop and enrich their per- sonalities and to understand their responsibilities as members of a family and of society, to plan, furnish and manage a home efficiently and in such a manner that the house becomes a home, to select, prepare and serve nutritious meals in the most attractive and economical way, and to choose and construct clothing which will fill the needs of the individual and contribute to his or her personality. Besides these courses in Foods, Clothing and Home lVIanagement, a course is of- fered in Cafeteria work which treats the food problem from a commercial angle. This year a new general course in Home Economics for boys has been added. Appreciation and Design. The creation and execution of orig- inal designs help a student to understand good design as noth- ing else can. The many voca- tional fields of Art and their re- quirements and possibilities are also studied. Advanced Art is more technical, stressing the de- velopment of individual expres- sion through illustration, design and crafts. The students use such mediums as pencil, pen and ink, pastel, charcoal, water- colors, oils and tempera. The first two semesters of Art are a course in Firxl rofu'-Rarhrl Jonrzf, .flrlin Head uf Dflwartincnl arnl SML'- ingg Mary Ilollingrhrad, Art, Blinrhe Hall, Cafftfria and Home Managrment. Second ro-w-Edith Lwwry, Si'-wing and Algebrag Jon'- plline Kfanr, Physical Edutation, Carol Paine, Cooking. fPage Tfwfnty-oneil