Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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ee if AW LNE Where seeing is truly believing. UP IN THE LABS, the kids are studying living things. Now, as sophomores, they are convinced that no one can escape biology. Since everyone is interested in himself and things that affect him, biology should be a study of much concern to all. The impertance of living things is realized when the student recognizes his dependence ‘upon other living plants and animals. Studies of various plant and animal groups and how they function are the chief studies of the students. Bottles of live bugs, notebooks of leaves and their identifications, spring flowers pressed between heavy dictionaries—these are the familiar things that we grow used to seeing every day. Field trips are taken to get out and really see nature at work. Other field trips, sponsored by the science club, give students ideas about related sciences. The students learn to identify birds on sight, their songs and living habitats and ranges of flight. The all-important study of landscaping and gardening is thoroughly gone over in an effort to inform the students as to the beauty that their future homes may have. Students collect and grow bacteria, see a tiny universe in a small bit of pond water, watch bees at work in a hive, plant and grow various seeds, learn to distinguish between poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes; these are just a few of the many things the kids do. Miss Waggoner and Mr. Adams teach students to use the microscope accurately and make this subject as interesting as possible. “Learn by doing” is the motto of this course. Films, displays and everything needed in the way of equip- ment aid students in the “doing”.

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A wise gal learns “A stitch in time”... THE PURPOSE OF THE CLOTHING COURSE is to help girls develop ability to meet problems concerning the buying, making and repairing of garments. The pupil is taught to recognize different kinds of clothing problems, ability to use sewing guides and equipment efficiently, skill in sewing techniques, knowledge of how fiber and fabrics differ, ability to evaluate hand made and ready made clothes. In the twelfth grade, the subject changes slightly. This course is open to all pupils who want help in building a satisfying personal life and in preparing for a successful marriage. Style shows are featured, usually twice a semester, to show the finished garments to classmates, mothers, and other invited guests. In the spring, all the clothing classes work together to present a homemaking department style show in the auditorium. Exhibits and demonstrations are shown in the homemaking rooms. Some of the various things they learn are: how to get along with people, understanding the conditions of a happy marriage, knowledge of guides for conserving time, energy and money, judgment in making choices, interest in child development, knowledge of how to provide for physical erowth and ability to share in care and guidance of children. Student teachers come to E.H.S. from Purdue University. Each of the teachers spends four weeks doing student teach- ing in the homemaking department. These students have added interest and variety to the clothing classes. The girls learn to test materials, to budget for their wardrobes and to suit their choices of clothes to their size, personality and preference. Films, commercial displays and attractive bulletin boards help make the course more inter- esting. cl

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As the Romans built them LATIN CLASSES, guided by the capable hands of Miss Sawyer, probed into the many Roman contributions to civilization and the methods used to do these marvelous things. Various legends of the ancient Romans are translated by many of the students. The second year of Latin, 10A, develops an interest in some foreign language and creates a desire for continued study. If the student wishes to continue in his study of Latin, as a useful way to improve his knowledge in English, he may do so. Third year Latin strives to create smoother translation and deeper under- standing of this ancient language. This class also supervises the plans and arranges for the Roman Banquet which was held on April 13, this year. They also ST serve various Roman holidays, like the Ides of March, and the Saturnalia. Latin 12A makes the student familiar with stories of love, adventure and character sketches of many famous Roman men and women. Many of the original writings of Homer and Dante are used here. As the Romans do... eg