Forest Avenue High School - Forester Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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J . fl , - . Z ' . q i - . ' ii. ' d '-t2Q'5vi?2.fi:i. Sara Davidson Octavia Edwards B. A., M. A. French Angie Wynn B, A., M. A. Spanish Mel Mitchell B. A. Art B. A., M. A. Spanish Louranla Miller B. A., M. A. Latin Hel n Blac B.A. li a Louise Wilcox B. A. Music Time out for the art department to paint their own faces. LANGUAGES The aim of the French Department is two-fold: to introduce the student to the French language and cul- ture and to foster a spirit of international understanding. Games, songs, stories, and French newspapers are used in an effort to enliven the learning process. Latin, the mother of most of our modern languages, is a subject which no culture-seeking student should omit from his course of study. The first and second years deal with grammar, English derivatives, simple stories, and the study of Caesar's Commentaries In the third and fourth years the orations of Cicero and Virgil's Aeneid are studied. The main purpose of the Spanish courses is to stimulate an interest in Spain and Spanish-America, thereby giving pupils an appreciation for other peoples and other cultures as well as an appreciation for their own country and civilization. This appreciation should be a factor in the promotion of World peace. FINE ARTS lt is the desire of those connected with the Art Depart- ment to inspire and develop a spirit of growth and achievement in each individual who studies art. Worthy use of leisure time is learning of prime importance. Pic- tures of old masters and the work of contemporary painters are studied. Visits to the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts are made to learn from world pictures ex- hibited there and to familiarize the students with the work of Dallas artists. ln the Music Department, classes in choral sing- ing, glee club, and choral orchestra offer skill in the mechanics of reading and interpreting music signs: daily rehearsals drill in artistic perforrnanceg and fre- quent public appearances furnish the groups with an audience and much chance for individual initiative in helping design the programs. There is also a class in the Appreciation and History of Music. The Public Speaking Department, directed by Miss l-lelen Black, consists of five classes., The main objec- tives are to develop poise, to become speech con- scious, to acquire an appreciation of the mental, physi- cal, and emotional equipment of a wholesome personal- ity, and to develop a friendly feeling of cooperation with the teacher and fellow students.

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Taking a test is a pleasure, Mr. Yates. SOCIAL SCIENCE ln the Social Science Department there are twelve teachers with fifty-two classes. The History classes study about the rise and fall of ancient empires and the development of our nation. A study of ancient history given in History l, 2, 3, and 4, or World History l and 2, and American History in History 7 and 8 fill the re- quirements. The study of the Federal and Texas Consti- tution is taken up in History 7, and all students are required to pass the Constitution Test before gradua- tion. Civics deals With the mechanism of our national government. lts purpose is to help future citizens to understand our plan of government and apply the knowledge they gain to problems of today. Economics and social science are also taught in this department. Under these courses the students find out how the modern World is organized and how it func- tions. These courses strive to develop the personality, citizenship, and social responsibility of the student. Civics, economics, and social science are elective courses and are offered to students who are interested in the Work. H- B- Yates J. T. UsrY Bess Thatcher B.A., M.A. B.S. B.A. R. C. Allison B. S. W. H. Butler B. A., M. A. B. C. Cox B.A. Dorofhy Gerlach B. A. Minnie Brown B. A., M. A. Ruth Christopher B. A., M. A. Mary Drake B. S. . ,,V. a C. V. Goodman s.A., MA.

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Let's have no talking in the library, please. LIBRARY ln the library our themes come to life, reference reports are written, and entertaining books are read. An excellent array of fiction, biographies, plays, poetry, and reference books compose the well-planned equip'- ment of the library. Also to be found in the library is a large selection of magazines. This enables students to keep up with world events and to read current litera- ture by well-known writers. Miss Donahue, the Forest librarian, is very popular among the students because of her untiring efforts in always assisting them in any way possible. OFFICE The office is perhaps the busiest room in the building. The absentees are checked and rechecked with the assistance of office helpers. The office is the clearing house for the entire school. Here records are kept, at- tendance is checked, lockers are issued, seniors are counselled, and periods are giveneein fact, the office is the center of the business and activities being carried on throughout the school. Students are given the oppor- tunity to become familiar with office routine by being allowed to assist in the school office. STUDY HALL Almost every pupil looks forward to at least one study hall each dayg some want to use this time to catch up on lost sleep, but others want to take ad- vantage of this period to catch up on lessons. ln all seriousness, however, the study hall is all that could be desired in the way of quiet and peace, an ideal place in which to work so that one can have a full hour to concentrate on his assignments. l Ernnnaline Donahue Library Frances Field B. S. Secretary 2 Mary Frances Oyerbeck Attendance Clerk nnie Blurnenttia Study Halt Searcy Hardy I Study Hall Sarah Hyman Study Hall Ruth Wilson B. A. Study Hall