Kewanee High School - Kewanite Yearbook (Kewanee, IL)

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Fha ,Silver Kewanito LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT LATIN- The high school offers four years of work in Latin. This work has several important aims. Primarily, it is planned to give the student a better understanding of the principles of English grammar, through which he will obtain a greater ability to speak and write English correctly and effectively. Scarcely less important as an aim is the understanding of the life, history, institutions, laws, customs, mythology, and religion of the Roman people. In the Work of the first year close attention is paid to the fundamental prin- ciples of Latin grammar and to pronunciation, word order and vocabulary. The students in Latin II translate parts of Caesar's Gallic Wars. The third and fourth years alternate, one year the Orntions of Cicero are translated and the next year, Virgil's ffeneid. FRENCH- ' Two years of work in French are offered in the high school. The object of this course is to acquaint the student with the customs, people, language, and liter- ature of France. The first year the student is carefully trained in pronunciation, forms and prin- ciples. The second year a fundamental review of French grammar is conducted. Oral French receives great emphasis. Letter-writing is required and some short plays are presented. The student is required to read a considerable amount of modern French prose. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Three years of work are offered in Mathematics, although colleges require only two years, work in this department-Algebra and Plane Geometry. Students plan- ning to take Chemistry or Physics are required to take Elementary Algebra. In this age of machines, modern life demands a knowledge of mathematics. Elementary Algebra is a yearis course offered to freshmen. When the student has completed that course he may register for a yearls Work in Plane Geometry. A one-semester's course in Solid Geometry is open to students who have com- pleted the first two years. The following semester a course in Advanced Algebra is open to anyone who has had the first year's work. A semester of Trigonometry is offered if there are enough interested students to make a class. This work is for those who plan to carry on their study of math- ematics. They are required to have completed the work in all the courses and should have received high averages. 15

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C5he Silver Qwanito ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Kewanee High School offers four years of English, three of which are required for graduation. In the first and second years the greater emphasis is placed on composition, including grammar and punctuation. Literature is given secondary attention. Oral composition is regarded as important. In the third and fourth years the emphasis is reversed. Literature is stressed and composition is given secondary attention. The aim of the work in literature is to develop a generous appreciation for good writing and to attain an enlargement and an enrichment of the ideals of life for the student. The purpose of composition is to establish accurate usage of the correct form of expression in a clear-cut and forceful manner. 'A year's course is offered in Public Speaking to juniors and seniors. The pur- pose of the course is to enable the students to become skillful conversationalists on ordinary subjects, and to give them a mastery of the principles underlying the organization and delivery of an effective speech. HISTORY DEPARTMENT The high school offers five courses in this department: Community Civics is a one-semester course open to freshmen and sophomores. Not only is the Constitution studied, but also governmental functions and problems appearing in everyday life receive considerable attention. Economics, a one-semester course open to juniors and seniors, covers the funda- mental background of industrial and business organization. Work covering one year is offered in Early European History. Beginning with the earliest records of the human race, the course includes historical development in Europe up to the Treaty of Paris fI763D. A yearls work in Modern European History is offered to sophomores and juniors who have completed the previous course. They study the political and indus- trial problems in Europe since the beginning of the eighteenth century. American History and Civics are now required of all seniors. During the first semester the class takes up a rapid survey of American History from the first colon- ization to present day developments. A thesis is required for each semester. The second semester is spent in the study of American Government, its organization and development. HOUSEHOLD ARTS The course in Clothing and Millinery is usually offered to freshmen, however, students from the upper classes may be admitted by special permission. The course consists of a study of textiles, garment making, elementary dressmaking, and mill- inery. The student is also taught how to make a clothing budget. The course in Foods and Cooking is usually offered to sophomores, although others may be admit- ted by special permission. This course deals in the selection, preparation, and preser- vation of foods, planning and serving of meals, marketing, and the principles of family budgeting. 14

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CCI5he Silver lQ3wanitea MANUAL ARTS , The courses in Manual Arts are Manual Training I and II and Mechanical Drawing III Woodworking and Mechanical Drawing are equally emphasized. Manual Training I is a yearls course open to freshman students. Its purpose is to acquaint the student with the use of tools and to cultivate his constructive ability. It also determines liking and fitness for shop jobs. A course in Manual Training II coxering one year is open to students who have completed the work in Manual Training I This work is a continuation of the work offered the first year. Mechan- ical Drawing III is open to students who have completed Manual Training I and II, and who desire a further knowledge of drafting. The course is divided into two parts Machine drawing is studied the first semester and architectural drawing the second A semester course in sheet metal work is offered to students who have had some experience in mechanical drawing if there is a sufficient number interested. The course is divided into drafting room practice and shop practice. MUSIC The lvlusic Department in the high school consists of the Boys, Glee Club, the Girls Glee Club the Chorus, and the school Orchestra and Band. All students in this department are required to be present at all public appearances in order to receive credit, as there is no outside preparation. Most of the classes in music meet twice a week Students are admitted to the glee clubs by try-outs. Preference is given to those with the best vocal ability. In addition to the regular bi-weekly meetings, both clubs meet together in the chorus once a week. experience in ensemble playing. Each year the orchestra makes several appearances before the school The band, made up of all students playing band instruments, xehearses twice 1 week. It plays for pep meetings and for all athletic events. PHYSICAL TRAINING One yen of Physical Training is now required of all students before grad- uation The gym classes meet three times a week. The several aims of the course are corrective, hygienic, educational, and recreational. Postural defects are cor- rected, and the students are taught to enjoy sports. The boys' gym classes are conducted in the Central gym. The student participates in calisthenics, games, basketball volleyball, and baseball. The girls, gym classes meet in the old high chool gym The greater emphasis is placed upon informal work, play, and recre- ation The students participate in baseball, soccer, volleyball, dancing, and games. Some drill in calisthenics is given to correct postural defects and to develop strength. PSYCHOLOGY As training for those who plan to teach, a yearls course in elementary psychology is offered, with special emphasis upon the learning process and upon individual differences Lectures, class discussions, reports on outside reading, and some simple experiments are regular features of the work. ' I W Y Orchestra is open to anyone with the necessary ability. It provides considerable 7 2 ' 7 s . I' ' I 16 ,