George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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HAT big antennae you have! exclaimed a new student in the science department. It was later revealed that he was not telling the story of' Little Red Riding Hood, with variations, but was really shocked by the immensity of the feelers of a monarch butterfly lying under a micro- scope. Such fascinating things one sees in this department! Huge wasps' nests with their groups of accurately built cells, beautiful colored plates of various birds, silk worms dining on mulberry leaves, and even a palm tree shading an oasis! The science courses are among the most interesting and profitable in the whole curriculumg furthermore they seem to be very popular, for over one-third of the total number of students enrolled are taking advantage of them. The department has equipment which makes it possible to perform many interesting experiments that greatly add to the enjoyment of the courses. General science is offered for freshman only, with the idea of preparing them for the more advanced courses. In it experiments embodying the fundamentals of all the science offered in the school are given. Students of biology grow and study bacteria and moulds, as well as make insect collections. The botany classes study plant life in the laboratory and on field trips. They use microscopes to study the structure of portions of plants. The physics students, besides performing their regular experiments, are devising a public address system for use in the school. The system, which has been successfully used in other schools, makes it possible for the daily bulletin to be broad- cast by the principal instead of being printed. The Science Club is an organization which promotes interest in the science courses. Its program includes many worthwhile lectures and demonstrations by members of the department, students, officials of public utilities, and persons engaged in some type of scientific work. There is no special sponsor for the club. Each teacher in the department is given two meetings to preside over. The officers of the club are: Robert Hoff, presidentg Kent Parks, vice-presidentg Doris Meyer, secretaryg and Thomas Strouse, treasurer. NO, THOSE figures in the mathematics room aren't diagrams of the wheels of industry, the city of the future, or the nervous system, they are merely figures showing in a decorative way the fundamental facts of the science. An innovation in school room decoration which has attracted much interest is being carried out by the math- ematics department. On the walls above the blackboards are graphic descriptions of some of the higher mathemat- ical functions, representations of various trigonometric figures, and a chronological list of eminent mathematicians. These decorations were desigened by the mathematics department, drawn by the mechanical drawing classes, and painted by the art students. The courses in this department prepare a student for college and provide the foundation for engineering and the sciences. Work in math- ematics is not only valuable as preparation for advanced study, but gives training for certain vocations, broadens the mind, and develops reasoning power. The mathematics department offers ten different courses in six of which depart- mental tests are given each semester. Awards for first and second place determined by competitive examinations are given to the outstanding students in these courses. Plans are made to organize a Math club either this semester or next. E31

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U bist wie eine blume .... Buenas dias .... Arma virumque cano .... Pas de poisson .... fioat out through the transoms of the rooms dedicated to the study of foreign languages. How delightful it is to be able to translate a foreign phrase encountered in one's reading and not to make the faux pas of landing from shipboard on terra cotta. The study of foreign languages helps a student to understand the grammar and vocabulary of English. Students acquire also a knowledge of the history, literature, and customs of other countries. It is hoped that the students may acquire a reading knowledge and the ability to speak the language, if only in a limited Way. To give the student a sympathetic understanding of the people whose language we study is the aim of the courses in this department. This is a very definite training for world citizenship. In order to become acquainted with the best German literature, songs, amuse- ments, and general culture, a German club was formed. Among many interesting programs, one of the best was a motion picture and a lecture given by Mrs. Albert Metzger, who recently toured Germany. Officers of the club are as follows: Mary Liebenderfer, presidcntg Matilda Sparenblek, vice-presidentg Betty Sullivan, secretaryg and Valentina Stroy, treasurer. The Latin Club is open to all students studying Latin. Heretofore speakers from the outside have addressed the club, but this year the club has been depending upon the talent of various members for interesting programs. At a recent meeting Senore Mysteryio, famous history-turner-backer, tuned in on station P-A-S-T and the club was entertained by Caesar and Marcus Tullius Cicero. Once every term, a party is given for the members. The officers are as follows: Evelynne Lewis, presidentg Elmer Koch, vice presidentg Doris White, secretaryg and Hyden Rahm, treasurer. Le Cercle Francais was organized in 1932 in order to stimulate interest in the language and history of France. The club meets once a month and closes the year with a party. Part of each meeting is conducted in French, such as the reading of the minutes, but the business part is in English. At the April meeting, the French club entertained the Washingtonians. A tea was given for Miss Elizabeth Renard, the guest speaker. In February, the club held a Valentine party, at which French games were played, and French songs were sung. All students who are studying French or who have studied French in the past are eligible for membership in the club. Officers are: Lucy May Powell, presidentg Nina Brittain, vice-president, Ruth Fletemeyer, secretary and treasurer. gioj