Cleveland Heights High School - Caldron Yearbook (Cleveland Heights, OH)

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Cwenrloljfn Edwzlrtis F. NV. BUl'l1l1ZIIll f Fraiik P. Theodore: Sleepy, bored, and alert in llliss Monnett's Class LOUISE MAGOR CATHERINE MANNING RUTH MONNETT ELLSWORTH PRINCE MABEL Sl-HLLING Language Department N eight semester course in Latin and French, a four semester course in German and Spanish are offered by the Language Department at Heights. The Latin department, of which 'Miss Edwards is the head, opens the study of Latin each semester to approximately three hundred and Hfty students. The fundamentals of grammar are studied during the first three semesters of French, then the student is given short stories and plays. For German this procedure is reversed. Spanish is fast becoming one of the most popular languages taught at Heights as a result of this coun- try's new attitude toward the South American countries. The Hermes staff giving Miss Bouclr their attention 16

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NORVAL B. MCAFFEE MATTHEXV D. PHILLIPS H. E. MCLAUGHLIN Mathematics Department U HE science which treats of the exact relations existing between quantities or mag- nitudes and operations, and of the methods by Which, in accordance with these relations, quantities sought are deducible from others known -that's mathematics. Chopping this definition down to a point Where we can get at it, we discover that mathematics as they are taught at Heights is a collection of subjects designed to pro- mote clear and accurate thinking, skill in mathematical computation, and a marked ability in applying fundamental mathematical principles to practical problems. As a factor in modern Warfare, the sciente Of mathematics cannot be overempha- sized. Recognition of this fact caused the entrante Of Mathew D. Phillips, former head of our Math Department, into the armed service of our country. But Mr. Budde, Mr. Cox, Mr, Fraunfelter, Mr, Hamer, Mr, McLaughlin, and Mr. Strauss will agree with Mr. Phillips that the force of their specialty is yet more potent when harnessed rg the development of civilization in peacetime. N112 Harte1' lets down his hair in S,D6Ci!ll help sesgigng l5

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PAUL MEIER L. N. MCHENRY Music, Maestro, plwseg RALPH RUSH GEORGE STRICKLING J. M. WEBER HAZEL WISWALL Arts Department UMEROUS courses are offered by the Fine Arts Department through which the Heights student may give vent to his artistic talents. The orchestra, hand and choir are three great attractions of the high school and have placed first in many local and national contests. Upon the completion of the six-semester art course, one is pre- pared to enter art school. Preparing the student for practical pursuits are the courses in the machine shops, mechanical drawing, sewing and cooking. In the machine shop, a student has a chance to excel in one of three skills, metal work, wood craft, or in auto mechanics. Anyone studying to be a draftsman can get Valuable training in this field in the siX-semester mechanical drawing course. At the completion of the two-year cooking course a pupil has a complete knowledge of foods, budgets, and menu planning. In six semesters a student can learn the fundamentals of sewing. On the old assembly line l7