James Whitcomb Riley High School - Hoosier Poet Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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The work of sci- ence is to substitute facts for appear- ances and demon- tralion for impres- sions. -Joi-iN RUSKIN Mr. Schubert, Mr. Hawbaker, Mr. Waitrowski, a n d Mr. Mccatnes are the men who substi- tute these facts and make these impressions. They present these miracles to their classes in such a way that studying becomes a gameg a treasure hunt with knowledge as the booty. C. C. Schubert Dept. Head In the science laboratories the students discover for themselves some of the amazing structures, be- haviors. and functions of things that revolve around mankind. They acquire an understanding of the laws governing them. and learn about the powerful forces of nature such as heat, light. electricity, gravitation. magnetism, chemical and atomic energies, and how they affect our environment. The first glimpse of science comes in the elemen- tarv course. Biology. It is designed to give the stu- dents a knowledge of life processes. Biology is the study of all living things, and helps one to under- stand the complex environment in which he lives. It treats of the structure, mechanics, and elementary chemistry of living matter. It aims to acquaint the students with the abundance and variety of life about them and to arouse their curiosity so that they may, by their own interests and efforts, enjoy the practical and cultural values to be derived from a better un- derstanding. Next comes Advanced Biology. Here is the op- portunity for more detailed study of the distribution Science of plants and animals, the science of reproduction, heredity, principles of development, behavior, conser- vation, growing of culture, and use of identification keys. Some time is spent in studying the earth as the home of man, and learning how its character has made possible the development of the particular kinds of life found here. Students are given the opportunity to work on projects that are of particular interest to them. The third phase of science comes in the course of Physical Science. This course emphasizes the funda- mental facts of nature and the students' surroundings in such a way that they are made of vital interest to them, and are yet, at the same time, scientifically presented, easily comprehended, and useful both in the future study of science and in everyday life. The content of the course gives the students the kind of information which helps them to understand the reasons for many of the common phenomenon in the world about them. It aims to give them an insight into the world of science and invention and to demonstrate to them the means by which scientific knowledge is acquired and is being applied to im- prove the welfare of the individual. members of so- ciety. It attempts to help free them from superstition and prejudice and to teach them to rely upon estab- lished truth in ordering their own lives. In short, this course aims to explore science in such a way as to influence, in a significant manner, the beliefs, philosophy, and attitudes of the average students. Chemistry, the next course, is the study of the structure, properties, and transformations of matter, and the forces which bring about its changes. Mod- ern chemistry has grown to be one of the most inter- V x Microscopes make the study of Biology an interesting one. Studying a skeleton that has been mounted by students.

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Studies Scene at a study table in Mr. Wolfram's Sociology room. Mr. Campbell's economics class reviewing charts on unemployment. tury. This course is taught by Mr. Koss. A year of U. S. History is required of all students Clara Kern Elizabeth Bennet! , and is offered in the llrh year. The first semester includes the history of the U. S. from the beginning through the Mexican War to 1850, and the second completes the study of our history to date. This course is taught by Mr. Forbes, Mr. Horn, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Marsh, Miss Bennett, and Miss Munro. In the senior year the student is required to talce a semester course in Civics. The student studies the form and functions of our government. He is im- pressed with his responsibility as a junior citizen for the development of better government and with the idea that our government is based upon a living agreement among the people. This course is taught by Mr. Campbell, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Wolfrani, and lVlr. Rhodes. ln Economics. taught by Mr. Campbell. the stu- dent studies the problems of production. consump- tion, distribution, and exchange. It is a IZA elective. An elementary course in Sociology. taught bv Mr. Campbell, Mr. Vifolfram, and Mr. Forbes aims to help pupils understand important social problems and how society is attempting to deal with them in an intelligent manner. It is an elective for IZA students. Miss Kern ofiers Commercial Geography. Qne of the most interesting phases of the worl-Q in the Social Studies Department is the Sociology trip talcen each semester by the seniors in the Sociol- ogv classes. The trip is in the nature of a visit to one of the State Institutions where students can ob- serve the methods of the State in treating mental cases. At the institution thev are given the oppor- tunitv to observe certain case studies. and to learn at first hand some of the primary causes of many mental disorders. The students are under the direc- tion of one of the officials while there, who is only too glad to answer questions on important sociol- ogical problems studied in class. Over one hundred students tool: this trip this semester. Wayne Wakefield Harry Koss C. M. Wolfram W. E, Campbell 775 -F' 1'

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esting, exacting, and comprehensive branches of science. It is now recognized as having an important part in the improvement of living conditions for mankind throughout the civilized world. Such fundamentals as food, clothing, medicine, tools of industry, weapons, means of communication and travel, recreation and entertainment-all have been vastly improved or, in many cases. complerely revolutionized bv the application of the growing knowledge of chemistry. Girls going into the study of nursing or medicine, or planning to teach science or home economics would profit by taking this course. In the present scientific age, the person who does not acquire a lcnowledge of the essentials of Physics will find himself embarrassed and handicapped as he faces his daily problems. Boys intending to study engineering, or medicine should, by all means, take this course. Trade Science aims to acquaint students with the principles of science that may readily be found in the shop, in the field, on the street, or at home. The students experiment with, and learn the laws that apply to real life situations having to do with density, radiation, absorption, refrigeration, evaporation. friction, gravitation, oxidation, electrolysis, and sound transmission. Trade science makes its contribution in preparing pupils for a useful, sane, and healthy life. The study of science has much of value for two types of students--first, for those who will become our future discoverers and inventorsg second, for all the other students who, through its study, will come to appreciate the con- tribution science has made to our civilization and who will better understand their environment and thus be able to malce the necessary adjustments in their daily living. Interest in Science Department has been greatly enhanced in the past few years through the use of visual aid equipment. Many interesting phases of plant and animal life have been filmed in such a manner that they tie directly in with the classroom worlc. The same is true in the field of Chemis- try and Physics where interesting films on certain experiments are available to schools. Mr. Waitrowski, of the Science Department has charge of visual aid equip- ment and under his direction the school has a program second to none. Another interesting phase of the department's worlc is the field trips talcen by the Biology 3 class to Rum Village park. On the tours the class gets actual experience' in classifying trees and flowers. Felix Waitrowski Biology M. O. Hawbaker Biology Robert McCarnes Biology An interesting experiment in the Physics laboratory. Proving their Bbilifl' in 'he Cl'l9l'l'li5U'Y lab-