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

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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-

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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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A department that is of great interest to the girls is the Home Economics Department. Miss Fife, who holds ll Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and a Master of Arts degree from Columbia Univer- sity, has full charge of the cafeteria, as well as teaching assignments in the department. Emma Fife. Miss Eicholtz, the clothing teacher, with a Bache- lor of Science Degree from Purdue, and a Master of Arts Degree from New York University, is a most efficient instructress. Her never tiring efforts are very beneficial and helpful. However important clothing, there is no home that can get along without the art of cooking. For those who have the desire to learn this art, Miss McAlpine gives the assistance and cooperation that is needed to settle all problems. There is no doubt as to her thorough knowledge of the subject, because she has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Mil- waukee Downer College, and she has done graduate work at Wisconsin and Columbia Universities. But that is not allg she is an accredited dietitian. We should look to our Home Economics Depart- ment as a means to aid girls in making better homes, thus contributing more to our worldly needs. The courses offered here at Riley are many. They are offered to the grades as follows: For those in the 8-B, foods classes are offered. This first course of the study enables the students to gain a general knowledge of the proper break- fasts, luncheons, and simple dinners. Home Upon entering the 8-A, these prospective home- makers leave the kitchens for a semester of instruc- tions on needle-handling. They make blouses, and recently have been doing Red Cross work, for which they deserve a great deal of credit. Now come the courses that are not required, but for those who want to better their knowledge of the stove and the sewing machine, they are waiting. Home Economic!-I fF0odl This is a very comprehensive course. Food is dis- cussed nine weeks out of the semester for a more complete idea of what food combinations will make a balanced meal. But, reading and talking about a subject doesn't teach all. To understand the subject, actual preparation and serving of the meals is neces- sary-just what is done. Adding to what was learned in the 8-B, breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners are studied more in detail. A few weeks are devoted to the care and development of childreng and about two weeks are spent in the care and furnishings of a girl's own room. Home Economics-II ffflotfiingl The purpose of this class is to train the girl to be more careful of the clothing she wears, and of her appearance. A cotton dress is made in class. Foods-I All the different kinds of food are studied, the food principles, and the principles of cooking. Dif- ferent kinds of food are prepared as illustrations. Foods-II Serving of meals attractively and economically is especially stressed in this course. The girls study meal and table serviceg menu writingg definitions of different foreign foodsg marketing and cost, and the different types of china, silver, and glassware. The girls are divided into groups and take turns in fv- .. .-fx. - i Girls in Foods 2 Class prepare a noon meal. Students in Clothing I learn to cut from a pattern.