East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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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.

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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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Commercial Because many students plan to enter the world of business upon graduation, East High School offers extensive training in commercial subjects to prepare them for this work. Introduction to Business, Typing, Stenography, Commercial Geography, Busi- ness lfnglish, Bookkeeping, and Commercial Law form this course. The commercial student usually takes Introduction to Business and Commercial Geography first. ln Introduction to Busi- ness, he is taught general business methods. while Commercial Geography acquaints him with conditions that affect the business world. The students continue with Typing and Bookkeeping. The forms of business, busi- ness transactions and their recording, finan- cial statements and their interpretation, are included in Bookkeeping. After learning the parts of a typewriter, and how to use it, the students are ready for Stenography. Further proficiency in typing and the use of shorthand is acquired in this course. During the last semester of stenography, students act as secretaries to the teachers, become acquainted with the machines used in ofhces, and obtain actual business practice. Business lfnglish and Commercial Law complete the course. Further training is given by the Girls' Commercial Club which provides interesting programs and speakers. i r' if Q l r 5 The advanced typing stu- dents are hard at work to finish those budgets on time. DEPARTMENTS A Vi f25.lO,' reads Vera Pfeiffer to Ruth Ricker who figures a trial hal- ance on the adding machine. ,V