East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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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

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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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DEPARTMENTS 'ni l XX X GX .ffl-Ej....m A Leone Gramley is explaining to jack Rossettcr how demand and supply determine market price. Social Science VVorld History, American History, Civics, Economics, and Commercial Geography are offered in the Social Science Department. Commercial Geography is taught with the purpose of familiarizing the student with the industries and products of the various countries. World History gives the student a world View point which every educated person should have. It is also a good background for American History, which makes the student appreciate his position as a citizen. Current events are given weekly to keep the students well informed on the news of the day. Extensive reading is carried on regu- larly, and the student is encouraged to listen to the radio for daily news reports. After studying Civics, which concerns the framework of our government, the student should he a more intelligent voter. Eco- nomics is the study of public finances and economic prohlems. ln Civics and Economics, the students are required to write papers on related topics. ln Civics and American History, the Government of Aurora is studied to ac- quaint the student with his local govern- ment and to impress upon him the value and the need of taxation. Through the cooperation of the Social Science, Language, and Science Depart- ments, and Parent 'lieachers' Association a projector was purchased this year. Veronica Negre shows Nlarjorie Ric h a 1' cl s o n where General Pershing made American History.