Friends School of Baltimore - Quaker Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Ugg lianguags of bipfonzaci' Mr. Richardson instructs students in French III. Last year, for the hrst time, Friends School offered French to freshman in order that the language of diplomacy might in the near future be studied for four years by those interested. First year French is ably taught by both Nlr. Richardson and lllr. Gill. One step higher, the second year students are duly instructed by Mr. Gill. Third year French this year, as always, is under the expert guidance of illr. Richardson. Four years of French at Friends has long been thought by many to be a desirable in- novation. Because of a special accelerated class in French last year, a few members of next year's graduating class will be able to take fourth year' French. .giouffi of ffie 2301451 Spanish as taught by Mr. Gill. Can you speak Spanish? This is the phrase which is heard in Baltimore Friends School Spanish classes. ln two years Spanish is taught so that the student may learn to read and speak the language. Conversations are a daily practice to insure the ability to use the language correctly and an American- ized Spanish accent is usually one of the results. Exercises are written in Spanish so that grammar may be correctly used, and many interesting facts are taught about the Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. This leads to a clear understanding of these people. At the completion of the course the Spanish student begins to under- stand the culture behind this language.

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Ugg cgaafrrz of olfigfiez Jlflaffi Although there are courses in the realm of higher mathematics, Friends also carries in the curriculum courses designed for every level of learning and ability. From the first math in the Upper School taught by Mr. Peacock through the increasingly difficult sub- jects of algebra, geometry, and then senior math, the teachers in this department demand that every student make the best of his ability and interest. Nlr. Denk's senior math gives a very complete grounding for students interested in going on with math in college and for those merely having an interest in the subject but not desirous of continuing it in institutions of higher learning, Nlr. Gray's business arithmetic course is just the thing. uw--f Trigonometry demonstration as shown by T. Taylor to Mr Denk and his senior math class. cisrzfificaffjj .f.SP1.-:aging Friends School, scientifically speaking, offers a wide field of courses ranging from the general science course which is taken by the seventh grade to the quite difiicult lab sciences. YVith Mr. Forbush teaching the chemistry, hir. Denk the physics, and Mr. VVoodman covering the biology end, the three specialized branches of science have the reputation of being very challenging material for studyg but, nevertheless, they are very rewarding in their comprehensive picture of the subjects involved. lVho will ever forget the chemistry experi- ments shooting clouds of smoke into the room, the seeming impossibility of Pascal's vases, or the entrails of a worm stretched out in a dissecting tray? Certainly no one will who has ever taken these courses. 'BA 2 Mr. Forbush and students in chemistry lab. 9

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Ufis Uongus of kgs omans Friends School, realizing the importance of a good foundation in Latin toward attaining proficiency in other foreign languages, offers the tongue of the Romans as early as the eighth grade to all wishing to take it. This course, taught by llliss Hetrick, is the first half of first year Latin. ln the ninth grade Latin I is continued, thus giving all who take it a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals. In Latin ll the students study the writings of Caesar under the able tutelage of Klrs. YValker. Third year Latin at Friends in alternate years offers Cicerds works and Virgil's Jeneizl. This year the Latinites studied Cicero. ini Miss Hetrick explains Latin grammar. Quan: 3500 ima: 75 min. Friends School has a varied program dedi- cated to vocational training, which includes home economics, child care, and typing courses. The home economics class, taught by Nlrs. Nliller, specializes in a study of cooking, the nutritional values of foods, and the planning of meals. Xliss Holloway in- structs a class in child care which concen- trates on child psychology. The students utilize the proximity of the Nursery School where they are able to observe Ersthand the methods of childhood education. Under the guidance of Mrs. Hanauer a typing class is held three days each week. Students, upon graduating from this course, are able to type from thirty to fifty words per minute. Mrs. Miller's home economics class uses modern kitchen in the new building.