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

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GXMltif, Miss Gerlach ' s History class is absorbed in an explana- tion of an important battle. Far from offering only courses in dates and facts, the Social Science Department is made up of classes in Civics, Economics, and Social Science as well as Ancient History, American History, end Texas History. All students are required to pass a test on the Federal and Texas Constitutions before graduation. Left Q Right ELDER, LOULA Mathematics U. of Oklahomo, B.A., M.A. FELDER, ANNIE GEM English U. of Texas, B.A., M.A.; lA Class, Sponsor FIELD, FRANCES Secretary S.M.U., B.S. FORD, C. L. Mathematics U. of Texas, B.A.; 25-50 Club, Golf, and Thrift, Sponsor GERLACH, DOROTHY History U. of Texas, B.A.; Forest Forum, Texas History Club, Sponsor GOODMAN, C. V. History Eost Texas State Teachers College, B.A.; U, of Missouri, M.A. Stondcrd Debating Society, Sponsor GRIFFITH, D. T. Mechonical Drawing North Texas Stote Teachers College, B.S. HARDY, SEARCY Study Hall HARRINGTON, ALICE Home Economics U. of Arkonsos, B.S.; Columbia U., M.S.; IMA Class, Sponsor HASSELL, KATE Mathematics George Peabody College, B.S. HERZOG, WILLIAM M. Band HOLDEN, PERCIE Pianist Mr. Griffith clears up a point for one of his Architec- tural Drawing pupils. One-third of the men of the United States have positions that require, directly or indirectly, a knowledge of drawing. In Forest two years of Mechani- cal Drawing and one year of Architectural Drawing are offered. Seven classes of boys are taking these subjects to prepare themselves for their vocations. Page Sixteen

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aoi diif A few of the Journalism 2 pupils get together on a story. Seventy-five students — amateur journalists who toke pride in their accomplishments — diligently work to pub- lish the Foreit fcho every two weeks. Their prime pur- pose in taking the course is to learn to read the doily newspaper and to report the simple meeting story. Through the efforts of this department, the students and faculty are kept informed about who ' s who. ieff fo Right BROWN, MINNIE History George Peobody College, B.S.; Columbia U., M.A. Aelto Historical Society and Dallas Historians, Sponsor BRYAN, ANNA C. English S.M.U.. B.A., M.A. Frestimon Class, Sponsor BUTLER, W. H. Social Science U. of Texas, B.A., M.A. Senior Hi-Y, Junior Hi-Y, end Coin Club, Sponsoi CHRISTOPHER, RUTH Social Science U. of Texas, B.A., M.A. Freshman Closs, Sponsor CLARK, MARY SMITH Journalism S.M.U., B.A.; Echo and Forester, Sponsor COLEMAN, RICHARD L Military COX, BURNETT Economics Austin College, B.A.; Football and Baseball, Assistant Coach DAVIDSON, SARA Spanish U. of Texas, M.A.; City Pan American Student Forum, Sponsor DIAL, TURA W. English George Peobody College, B.S.; Columbia U., M.A. Girls Public Speaking Club, Sponsor DONAHUE, EMMALINE Library DRAKE, MARY History U. of Nebroska, B.S.; IVA Class, Sponsor EDWARDS, OCTAVIA French S.M.U., B.A.; U. of Texas, M.A.; Le Cercle Francois, Sponsor Let ' s see, now where is thai reference? I ' ll hove to ask Miss Donahue which book I can find it in. Always the quietest spot in school, the library is perfect for those who wish to look up reference work, do parallel reading, or perhaps catch up on their sleep. Many new books have been added to the library this year, and the Texas Memorial Library is also steadily growing. ■:j .yii 1 1 Poge Fifteen

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Future scientists In Miss McAlister ' s Chemistry class busily perform on interesting experiment. One year of either Physics, Chemistry, or Biology is required for graduation. Practical chemistry, plant and animal life, and ttie science of common things are a few of the sub- jects studied in the Science Deportment. Science students also learn the relation of science to daily life and the dependence of modern progress upon science. Left to Right HUGHES, ELIZABETH English U. of Texas, B.A,; Latin Club, Co-Sponsoi HURST, VIRGINIA Typing and Shorthand U. of California, B.A. A H-aju aZ HUTCHINSON, SELDON S. Physical Education North East Missouri Teachers College, B.S.; U. of Missouri, M.A. Student Council and Stomp Club, Sponsor; Football Cooch HYMAN, SARAH Study Hall JACKSON, BERTHA English U. of Texas, B.A,, M.A.; Girl Reserves, Sponsor KEELING, W. H. Mathematics College of Arts and Industries; Track Coach LA BORNE, PAUL C. English North Texas State Teachers College, B.A.; Colorado College of Education, M.A, LYONS, F. E. Mathematics U. of Vermont, B.S. MATTHEWS, PEARLE Home Economics College of Industries and Arts, B.S.; U. of Colorado, M.S. McALISTER, JUNIA E. Chemistry North Texas State Teachers College, B.S,; U. of Chicago, M.S.; Junior Red Cross, Sponsoi McCORMICK, C. T. Accounting Droughon ' s Business College; Graduate Work at S.M.U. MELSON, ADDIE English Texas State College for Women, B.A. Members of the boys ' Physical Education classes get a lot of fun out of tumbling. Tha boys taking Physical Ed meet five times a week — four limes on the ground and once Inside to study health. All girls ore required to take Physical Education. Freshman and 2B girls have classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the gym while 2A ' s, Juniors and Seniors meet on Thursday and Friday. ?OQQ Sey niGQn