Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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Social Studies Increase Knowledge Mr. Edquist discusses U. S. History with one of his classes. Hobart High School offered a wide variety of social studies courses this year. To know one ' s country is an absolute necessity in this world; therefore, all the students were required to take U.S. History and government. In U.S. History the juniors began their study with the early explorers and moved toward the modern age. The seniors in Government class learned all about the three branches of our government — legis- lature, judicial and executive. Latin American History, economics and Asian- African History each lasting one semester, were three of the many electives offered. The achievements of the world were studied in the World History classes. Do you know what mass media, eugenics, psy- chosomatic, and narcissism mean? The sociology and psychology students used such words in class. Sociology helped students to better understand the problems of society, while psychology helped them to understand themselves and their personal problems. The students discussed many contro- versial issues in their classes and they took some public opinion polls. As opportunities presented themselves, the Students took field trips to institu- tions where the problems of society are handled. Mr. Trammel emphasizes his point. 27

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Hopefuls to be clerks, stenographs, bookkeepers, and receptionists were found in many of the business courses. Shorthand, along with notehand, helped the student to improve his speed in taking dictation notes. In short- hand the student transcribed material of increasing dif- ficulty on the typewriter. By taking typing, the students developed speed and accuracy in using a typewriter. He also learned to type various things such as carbon copies. To educate the student in the basic principles of busi- ness, general business was offered. Office practice gave the student the opportunity to get first-hand experiences in the business field. In office practice the students learned to operate the various office machines. Since there will always be a need for neat and accurate rec- ords, bookkeeping was offered. Business English and Business Law, were two additional business courses lasting only one semester each. Joe Seed and Betty Todd are seen working busily at their typing as- signments. Commerce Students Prepare For Future Theresa Sihoven operates the ten key adding machine with Miss Tadd ready to catch her mistake. 26

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‘Are you with us?” questions Mr. Dean during one of his geometry classes. Mathematics is a language. It has its own vocabulary, its own grammar, and its own literature. It is the language best suited for the discussion of exact quantitative concepts. Due to the advancements made in science, the importance of this field has been increasing. Without at least a rudimentary knowledge of the subject an individual is automatically barred from many activities of our age. Most of the sophomores were required to take geometry. This course helped the students to increase the power of observations, to develop an appreciation for the need of the logical proof and to strengthen their ability to read mathematics with understanding. Plane geometry was concerned with the proofs of postu- lates and theorems, while solid geometry was concerned with various formulas pertaining to volume, area and perimeter of three dimensional objects. The course in second year algebra, it is assumed, was chosen by two different groups of students. One group is prepared for college or professional courses that required more advanced techniques than could be developed in first year algebra. The other group consisted of studen ts who showed ability in mathematics and who enjoyed the subject even though they had no immediate plans for pursuing more advanced studies. The aim of trigonometry was to enable the students to grasp trigonometric principles and to apply them in the vari- ous fields of mathematics and science. Math Students Learn