Great Falls High School - Roundup Yearbook (Great Falls, MT)

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THE ROUNDUP hi k Mildred Ohattertox M. L. Crouch B. S. Kansas State B. S., A. B. University of Teachers ' College Mathematics Mathematics Inez Thompson E. J. Scovil B. S. University of B. S. Montana State College Mathematics AXXE HOULISTOX University of Minnesota ; Leland Stanford, Jr. University Head of Mathematics Department Margaret V. Piersox A. B. Northwestern University ; University of Chicago Mathematics Mayme Murchie B. A. University of North Dakota Dorothea G. McCulloh Sindenwood College ; University of Wisconsin Library School Librarian When the local high school was established, it offered only two years of mathematics, freshman algebra and plane geometry. However, this was the era of the wide spread development of the mineral resources of the vicinity : the copper smelter here, a silver smelter at the Giant Springs, silver mines running full blast at Neihart and prospering coal mines at Belt and Sand Coulee; it was not long before the men at the head of these industries — all technically trained men themselves — demanded that the mathe- matical curriculum be enriched so that local boys might enter the technical schools without being compelled to incur the expense of a preparatory school. Thus intermediate algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry were added as electives. Later, because algebra caused an undue percentage of failures in college, advanced algebra was offered to fortify our prospective engineers ' chances of success. Following the policy of satisfying local needs, a short course is available in the use of the slide rule. Thus, mathematically, the school is adequately equipped to meet the re- quirements of this technically minded age. Page Twenty-one

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THE ROUNDUP Grace Corbin B. A. Phillips Universi University of Wiscon History and ProUe of Democracy Earl Patton B. S. Southwest Misso Teachers ' College Social Science Martha Haines s. G. Schaudies A ' n- ' 7 ° f A. B. Vanderbilt University Des Mo Social Science Social Science Mary M. Leaming Ph. B. University of Chicago French Edna Garneb A. B. Baker University : University of Chicago French and English Beulah B. Limpus B. S. University of if ARGARET Yogel B. A. University of Montana Spanish The study of languages, academic subjects, gives menial discipline, de- velops an understanding, accuracy and clearness of expression, and exerts a cultural influence. It affords a key to our modern civilization which is inter- woven with the institutions, laws, literature and general culture of nations not our own. The course provides for four years in Latin, three in Spanish, and two, each, in French and German. Latin, the proper basis for various subjects, especially modern languages, begins, in the first year, with mastery of simple syntax, composition and trans- lation, advances each year with increased study of history, government and tradition, finally emphasizing the cultural element through classical literature. The scope of modern languages is extensive, especially in the field of science for French and German ; in the commercial, for Spanish. The first year dwells on rudiments of grammar, acquisition for a working vocabulary, ac- curate reading and translations, and practice in conversation and composition. Each add itional year stresses an increased practical reading and speaking- knowledge, together with a study of the countries and their correlation to our own.

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THE ROUNDUP B. S. Knox College Head of Science Depart mi nt Lois Pickering A. B. Park College Science Ellsworth Lumley B. P University of Washington Science Don (!. Williams B. A. Washington State College Chemistry and (it n nil Science Mrs. Vera Busch B. A. University of Washington Biology and Home Economics Velikan.te Johanna ' . B. L. University of Minnesota Latin Tosie ( ' . Churchill B. A. University of Minnesota Head of Language Department re brought together with common aims, three of the ini- ui ' work-a-day life, general science, biology, physics, and born thai which we now know as the Department of In 1929, there portant subjects in chemistry. Thus wa Science. It: lias been the aim of the department to give to the pupil not only a foun- dation upon which he can build in the future, but, should his formal schooling end with the high school, he would go ou1 ihe better fitted to comprehend the beauty, power, and precision of nature, as well as to understand the intrica- cies of our scientific age. That more than nine hundred pupils are served by the six instructors in the department, is ample evidence that the unification is a success. Our laboratories, through the farsightedness of the Board of Education, are excellently fitted for the performance of the most useful experiments and lend as well a proper atmosphere for study. Moreover, we are indebted to the A. C. M. ( ' ompany and the Montana Power ( Jompany for many valuable pieces of apparatus, which, were it not for their interest in the schools, we would not have. It is our hope that the department will continue to grow in value, not only to the pupils, but through a better trained citizenship, 1o the community as well.