Eau Claire High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

Page 31 text:

Top Row-Left zo Right: Mr. Hzkansoii. Miss Bottensek, Mr. Skalbeck, Miss Elmgren. Miss Trewyn, Mr. Lawrence. Bottom Row: Miss Waters, Miss Regli, Miss King, Miss Nystrom, Miss Newell, Miss Gower. THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department of the Eau Claire Senior High School includes about fifty-three classes and twelve teachers. The aim of the department is to teach students to form habits of writing and speaking English which conforms to established usage, to encourage students to choose and to read good books, and to communicate to students, through the best representative books, a sense of the beauty and power of good literature, The Chairman of the English Department is Miss Ruth Wheaton Waters, B. A., Mount Holyoke College, M. A, University of California, who teaches English VI and VIII, is an assistant adviser for the June Class of 1935, and the adviser for the Quill Club, Miss Virginia S. Newell, University of Wisconsin, teaches English I, II, and V, is assistant adviser for the June Class of 1954, adviser for Quill and Scroll, and director for the Kodak. Miss Mabel Regli, North Central College, teaches English III and IV, and is head class ad- viser for the June Class of 1934. Miss Ethel King, Lawrence College, teaches English V, VII, and VIII, is assistant adviser for the January classes of 1933 and 1934, and directs the Boys' Glee Club. Miss Drusilla Elm- gren, Washington State College, teaches English III and IV, is assistant adviser for June Class of 1933, and directs the Junior and Senior Girls' Glee Clubs and the Girls' Quartette. Miss Grace Nystrom, Macalester Col- lege, teaches English I, III, IV, and VIII, is assistant adviser for June Class of 1935, and helps in coaching oratory. Miss Anne E. Bottensek, University of Wisconsin, teaches English VI and VII, is assistant adviser for the January Class of 1933 and June Class of 1936, and helps in coaching forensics. Mr. Ray Hakanson, Superior State Teachers' College, teaches English III, VI, and VIII, is assistant adviser for January Class of 1934, and helps coach foreniscs. Mr. Oliver Skalbeck, St. Olaf College, teaches public speaking and dra- matics, directs the Senior Class plays and other plays, and is assistant adviser for June Class of 1933. Mr. Carmi Lawrence, St. Thomas College, teaches English IV, is assistant class adviser for the January Class of 1935 and for the June Class of 1936, and helps in coaching forensics. Miss Caryl Trewyn, Lawrence College, teaches English I and II, is assistant adviser of June Class of 1935, is assistant adviser for Quill and Scroll, and is director of the High School News. Mr. H. Waldemar Mathison, Carroll College, teaches cltibating, assists in coaching forensics, is the adviser the Lyceum, and is assistant adviser for the January Cass of 1935. The English Department has many projects. Among the most interesting of these is photoplay appre- ciation, for it is important to train the taste of school children in films as in other forms of art, The stu- dents have written critical themes on recommended moving pictures, and received prizes of free tickets for the best of these. They have also written themes on Tuberculosis, for which prize money was given by the Wisconsin Tuberculosis Association. They have joined in projects for Better Homes Week, and in contests in declamation, oratory, and oral reading. Many students show much ability in creative writing of story, essay, and verse, And the debating teams have been especially successful this semester, having won five out gf six decision debates. Certainly the study of our own language and literature is an important element in e ucation, Miss Wateft Englirb VI class dramatized the famous court room scene from the Tale of Two Cities. It must be a tense moment. e30v

Page 30 text:

T1-IE PRINCIPAL OF THE EAU CLAIRE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL The principal is concerned with everything connected with the in- terests of the school, its students, and its teachers. Mr. Davey has served notably in this capacity for the past six years, His record has been out- ' standing, and his humanness has endeared him to many. The Kodak Staff takes this opportunity to thank him for his loyalty and cooperation. In order to keep abreast of changes in our social order, a modern school must make changes in organization and curricula. The past three ' years we have experienced a Financial crisis which has called for econ- ' omies in educational policies, but this community has been fortunate in being able to oHer its youth the same educational opportunities as dur- ing the period of prosperity. It is hoped that it will not be necessary tohinixugurate economies that will hamper the best interests of our sc oo s. The organization of the Senior High School into separate depart- ments with a competent chairman in charge has been accomplished. Teachers have been assigned to a single department in the majority of cases and with not more than two class preparations. Class sizes have been increased, and regular required classes range from 30 to 36 stu- dents. Teachers are assigned home room, five classes daily, and extra- curricular duties. Academic teachers are assigned about 150 students, but the student load for special elective subjects is somewhat less. Lan- guage teachers are assigned five to six classes with five preparations daily. Prior to 1930, shop and home economics teachers taught three double-period classes daily and were assigned home room, study hall, and extra-curricular duties. At present, shop and home economics teachers teach four double periods daily and are excused from special duties. The teachers, however, volunteer to assist with extra-curricular duties and have contributed freely of their time and energy in this work. By increasing the class load, the services of two additional teachers have been saved. Mr. Brook, Director of the Vocational School, has cooperated splendidly, and our stu- dents have been given greater vocational choices than are offered most high school students. Several changes in the curriculum of the Commercial Department have been made. Business training is now taught in the ninth grade instead of business arithmetic and commercial geography. Bookkeeping is offered the tenth year, and one year of advanced bookkeeping and accounting may be elected the eleventh year. Sten- ography and typewriting may be elected the eleventh and twelfth years, with commercial law, business Eng- lish, economics, and office practice as additional electives the twelfth year. It is now possible for students to complete the necessary subjects for college entrance and at the same time receive a thorough course in commercial studies. Prior to 1930, bookkeeping was taught two periods daily, and the maximum class load per teacher was three classes, At present bookkeeping is taught two double laboratory periods and three single periods weekly. This arrangement permits the assignment of an additional class per teacher and has saved a full-time teacher service without handicapping either student or teacher. The requirements for graduation have been changed in order to permit geometry to be an elective and not a required subject. A student who plans to specialize in mathematics may elect alvebra the ninth year, plane geometry the tenth, advanced algebra and solid geometry the eleventh, and trigonometry and college preparatory mathematics the twelfth year. Students not majoring in mathematics are required to take algebra the tenth year and may elect geometry the eleventh. Although geometry is no longer required for graduation, students planning on attending college should complete one year of plane geometry in addition to one year of required algebra. Our mathematics department offers more advanced work than most schools, and students planning on a life career of engineering are given an opportunity to become familiar with the advanced mathematical procedures. Biology has become very popular and for the past two years it has been necessary to offer eight classes daily. A lecture room in addition to the laboratory and plant room has made possible the utilization of the laboratory every period of the day and has eliminated the need of additional accommodations. We are fortunate in being able to offer three senior sciences-biology, chemistry, and physics. For the past two years an advanced course in chemistry has been offered, and special work in radio has been carried on by physics students. The course of study in English has been broadened to give special training in dramatics, public speaking, debate, and journalism. These special courses permit a broader program for the wise use of leisure time, and students electing such subjects are encouraged to further participate in dramatics, for- ensics, News, and Kodak work. Four years of English is required for graduation and the last semester of senior English gives a final review of grammar and rhetoric, and an opportunity for creative writing. The course of study for social science has been changed because of the introduction of the Rugg social science series in the Junior High School level. American government and culture is taught the ninth year. To permit this change, the course in governmental civics and occupations has been deferred until the tenth year. As the course in occupations is required of all students, it permits a thorough study of varied occupations and gives opportunity for educational guidance. The required subject for graduation are: English, four years, mathematics, algebra, one yearg fgeorne- try electivelg social science, four yearsg science, one year general scienceg one year senior science-biology, chemistry, or physics. A student may major in one of the following in addition to meeting college entrance: language, mathe- matics, commercial subjects, industrial arts, home economics, music, or agriculture. Every student is encouraged to participate in at least one extra curricular activity. A broad program in athletics, forensics, dramatics, journalism, service clubs, and department clubs is offered. Superior scho- Iastic preparation is encouraged by special privileges for superior work and possible election to National Honor Society. c2955

Page 32 text:

Top Ro1vTAL!fgIodRigf7!: Mr. Helleloid, Mr. Burton E. Anderson, Mr, William Anderson, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Mathi- son, r. oy. Bottom Row: Mr. Rist, Mr. Arthur Anderson, Miss Bohrnsach, Mr. Haig, Mr. Pratt. THE SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Miss Genevitve Blum, University of Wisconsin, department chairman, teaches American history, and is an assistant adviser for the June Class of 1936. Mr. I-I. W. Mathison, Carroll College, teaches Rugg, is the adviser for the Lyceum, and chairman of forensics. Mr. Carmi Lawrence, College of St. Thomas, teaches Rugg, and is assistant adviser of the June Class of 1936. Mr. Burton E. Anderson, North Dakota State Col- lege, is the faculty adviser for the News Business Staff and teaches occupations, Mr. Arthur Anderson, Eau Claire State Teachers' College, teaches civics and world history and assists with forensics. Miss Aileen Bohmsach, Lawrence College, teaches world history and is head class adviser for the June Class of 1933. Mr. John Haig, B. A., University of North Dakota, M, A., University of Wisconsin, teaches world history and American history and assists with the Rifle Club and varsity athletics. Mr. Donald I. Boyd, Luther Col- lege, teaches world history and is director of instrumental music. Mr. Grant E. Pratt, University of Wis- consin, teaches economics and social problems and is assistant adviser for the June Class of 1936. Mr. Alvin Helleloid, B, A., M. A., University of Minnesota, teaches American history and is the faculty adviser for the Stump. As a general objective it is believed that all social science teaching should be truth knowing, intelli- gent, and right doing citizenship, and that such citizenship cannot be produced without a study of the way the world has become as it is, that to make the world really safe for democracy and peace, the teachers of the social science group must put loyalty to truth above every other loyalty, and teach understanding rather than prejudice toward races or nationsg and finally, that social studies should develop the socially conscious person into a responsible citizen. Freshmen are required to study Rugg, which gets its name from the author of the book, Dr. Harold Rugg, Teachers' College, Columbia University. The course in Rugg aims to acquaint the student with the elements in American history that best contribute toward an understanding of present day American govern- ment. Sophomores are required to study occupations and civics. The Social Science Department is vitally concerned in the matter of helping our boys and girls acquire a sense of direction as to probable plans for going to college, or for entering into occupational life. The object of the course in occupations is to ac- quaint the student with the requirements and the possibilities in each of the principal occupations, Civics teaches the child to take his place as an alert citizen, eager to do his part in city, state, national,- and inter- national affairs. A world survey is given to juniors from the Early Stone Age through the World War. The objectives in this course are to have students observe how the modern world is largely dependent upon contri- butions of the ancient people, and to develop an appreciation and understanding of European culture and political development. In the senior year we have both required and elective subjects. Economics and social problems are elective, while American history is required of all seniors. The senior courses are developed around an appreciation for and loyalty to our country by bringing out the struggles it has gone through to be- come the great nation it is today, to give the student a knowledge of the content of American history for its own sake as a necessary cultural asset in life, to develop a background that prejudice, superficiality, and irrational attitudes cannot break downg and Finally to acquire an understanding of American ideals, which should inspire every young American to contribute a splendid and loyal type of citizenship. Mr. Helleloidfv history VII clan'-a dramatization of the Conxtitutional Convention. Each member has his name fand addresfj pinned on. .-,,.,g.. 1-455 A 1231s