La Sierra College Prep School - Memory Trails Yearbook (Arlington, CA)

Page 25 text:

i IIID --s. Q25 1 ,QM 1 ,J l l lll'lH .1 X W!!! lt! ' X r i l,l I ilrliizlwl H- ,rl l'rll! 'Qi My ry. uri p .yr o j , V .Iii il My l I L ry rr p Y 1,1 I rr t lr r it-r . ll I A rr. I w ' rr rw lr r.r 1' . 1 M Ni.: l V Vlll wil az-i l l ll 7 -K I ld- ' l' I ll 'D I I a t-no so . is I rr sf ll s s ' lil l l lil l l ll ll ?'f lT ' I K ' llll JEFF. ' ' l' l l lf- 9' .wr ,Vx R .Q YV, ,.... XU 3 E S Q 4 -331. I, . . M V! 1 .L AI Y--i .ul N' X , ' V f -l l l r is Y' . . IW l I Jr 1 T . ' l ' ' I '- f f y fi 4 1 fam lr I s f I AQ f, lx' - ll Ilr.f7 'T s f' at I J' l E c- . A -1- 'I ' - ' .. - -.f A E-A A A Y A V L g g W g ug '- THE BIBLE DEPARTMENT THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT BYRON WRIGHT The Bible contains all the principles that men need to under- stand in order to be fitted either in this life or in the life to come. Surely there could be no more important subject for those who are preparing for service. It strengthens and elevates the mind as nothing else can do. As we have studied each day these principles found in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy, we have received fresh inspirations for service, and new determina- tions to enter the lVlaster's work. Elder Emmerson and Mr. Rob- ison have greatly helped us in our study by making our classes not only educational, but also interesting. Many who never be- fore cared to read the Bible have now learned to enjoy it. Surely we should be thankful that in our schools we have the privilege of studying Gods Vlford and learning His will con- cerning us. PAGE TWENTY-THREE IVAN NI. ANCELL The study of our mother tongue holds a very high place in our school. Miss I-Iuenergardt, the instructor in English, has outlined a course of study in composition. rhetoric. and literature that recognizes the Bible and the Spirit of the Prophecy as the foundation of all true instruction. In the composition and rhe- toric classes the Bible and the Spirit of the Prophecy are used as the most perfect examples of the English language. and the stu- dents are required to take portions of them from which to write ex- tracts instead of using material written by worldly authors. Although the college rhetoric class was small this year it did some very good work. In this class themes are required illus- trating the use of exposition, description. narration, and argu- mentation. Steps to Christ is taken as an example ot the best type of literature. At the close of the year when the students were asked what phase of the English course they enjoyed most. the greater ma- tlforitiiitiett on Page 'I'hii'tjv-1'-ruin

Page 24 text:

Adi-IVYLQBAX ' A F 4' 'A 2' -V 1 9 xf A 1' .r , 4 J 13 1,51 . vw ' . , m - ' V fi' ,. 4 ' .1- 59 -' ' I P7 I-rf It N 7 , ni 0 L Q Lf,- I

Page 26 text:

SCIENCE AND MA-fHElNtlATlCS SHELTTON BURNEY Xthat field is more infinite than science. or more certain than mathematics? At La Sierra Academy the science and mathematics depart- ments are represented by well-attended classes in physics, botany, zoology, algebra, geometry, and advanced arithmetic. These classes will soon have the advantage of more space to accommodate their increasing enrollment, for plans are now laid for the enlargement of the rooms. There will also be an addi- tion to the biology and physics laboratories. .Already there is excellent equipment in these laboratories. The enrollment in these departments is always large, due largely to the fact that the students appreciate the personal and able instruction which they receive under lVliss Godfrey, who has been connected with the science department for the past two years. HISTORY DEPARTMENT INA SANDNESS Hurry! hurry! QI speak of nothing unwontedl. But if one were to watch those who are hurrying to class immediately after the nocn hour, he could see among the rest the various members of the .American History class. And all that are prudent will be fully equipped with pencil and plenty of paper. Somehow Professor Vollmer always knows just how we have or have not prepared our assignments. But we can not tell a thing by looking at his eyes, by asking questions, or by weather conditions. ln our educational curriculum, history takes a place of great importance. First, because while we delve into Bible prophecies and their fulfillments, we must look to history for confirmation and evidence: second, because we receive important and expedi- ent instruction regarding the rise and development of our owm be- lovd country fas well as the othersj, and facts pertaining there- to. Then, what I consider the most important of all is the influence it has on our lives, encouraging us to profit by our mis- takes, and to trust in the power of Him who overrules all na- tions, abasing and exalting whomsoever he will. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT LILLIE. MARTIN ln the language classes we are striving, not to make Spaniards or Frenchmen of Americans, but to understand the basic prin- ciples of these languages and become somewhat acquainted with the foreign methods of thought. Qur Latin department proved to be a very good foundation for such study. In the French class we spend one day each week with our French Bibles, studying our Sabbath School lessons, learning passages of Scripture, and gaining help in our English version by noticing differences in expression. The study of these two lan- guages is carried on under the instruction of lVlrs. Palmer. The students in the Spanish class are very interested in the reading of Camino a Cristo, or Steps to Christ. This is an inspiration to higher life as well as being an effective way to be- come familiar with the language. Another article of interest is our Spanish Youths Instructoru which comes to our library semi- monthly. Through these methods Mr. Stuyvesant's students do become fairly familiar with Spanish, and a walk about the cam- pus convinces one that there are many Spanish speaking stud- ents here. Vtfe are endeavoring to lay a foundation for students to build PAGE TWENTY-FOUR