East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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Emery Dillon constructs the figure as Anita McCullough reads a prob- lem from her geometry book. If 1 ff, .X XX DEPARTMENTS The intricacies of the slide rule seem to have been mastered by Lor- raine Hochsprung, Robert Stoner, and Fred Suhler. Mathematics The Matliemzitics Department offers Arithmetic, Beginning and Advanced Alge- bra, Plain and Solid Geometry, and Trig- onometry, not only as the basis of the engi- neering profession, but also training the student to think in a logical order. Arithmetic enables the student who does not attend college to master common busi- ness problems. One becomes acquainted with formulas and graphs in Algebra, while advanced Algebra treats advanced phases of the work. Plain Geometry takes up the study of plain figures and logical proof, while Solid Geometry is a study of solid figures and relationships. Trigonometry, as well as Geometry, is needed in all mathematical work. To be successful in engineering one must have a thorough knowledge of advanced mathe- matics. The surveyor's transit, level, tape, and slide rule are the instruments used in Trigonometry. In the spring the Trigonometry class does field work which gives the students experi- ence in surveying. The class or sometimes a smaller group goes to the woods and fields with their surveying instruments and sur- yeys the land. Some of the boys draw maps from the notes they take on the trip. ..24.. .

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Any period of the day tinds the library a busy spot. English The English Department offers a wide variety of courses to meet the needs of all students. Subjects included are American and English Literature, Business English, Public Speaking, Journalism, Elementary Composition, Grammar Review, Classical Studies, and Library Science. All students are required to take English l through VI, as this includes a review of grammar fundamentals, oral and written themes, the reading of certain masterpieces of poetry and prose, and the history and development of American Literature over a period of three centuries. The students then may make their own choices to complete the four years. For col- lege preparation, it is advisable to continue with English Vll and Vll l, covering twelve centuries of English Literature, its back- ground, history and development. Journal- ism, of value to the future news writer, teaches the forms of writing in a newspaper and gives a true insight to a reporterls work. The commercial student will value Busi- ness English, covering the forms used in business writing. Public Speaking is a pop- ular course as it gives self confidence and poise, an asset to any student. Library Science covers an elementary training in library routine. Each student is required to complete a definite amount of outside reading for each course, choosing the books from an approved list of several hundred titles, most of which may be obtained from the school library. Mary Margaret Budd, an oral theme chairman, has just introduced Mary Crego, the speaker. I ,T 5 l . l 1 .... - , t L ., sul' DEPARTMENTS

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ln the Chemistry labora- tory various experiments are being worked ont. Science In this age of scientific living it is well that the student understand the simpler principles governing his everyday surround- ings. They are brought to him through the courses of the Science Department, namely, General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. General Science is an introduction to our surroundings and environment. Plants, ani- mals, and the human body are studied in Biology. Chemistry acquaints the student with things which one encounters daily. livery- one taking Chemistry makes a project, or studies qualitative analysis which enables one to lind out what substances are in an unknown solution. Physics familiarizes the student with the laws of nature and every- day living. At the end of the course each student is required to make a project apply- ing some of the laws that he has studied. The different science courses always spon- sor field trips which are not compulsory, although a majority of the class usually goes. Different plants, factories, and exhibits are visited. Those who are taking or have taken Physics or Chemistry are eligible to join the Science Club. This Club gives students an opportunity to organize the activities of the several classes. Nellis VVingate, Mary Lou Critton, Pat Callagan and Elizabeth Dawson are learning to identify birds of this region. F I is Y. -. . X A-.. DEPARTMENTS