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

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on who are contemplating doing research work in medical lines, and also for such as may have in mind missionary endeavors in Spanish or French speaking countries. Thus we are becoming prepared for our future work. OUR NORMAL DEPARTMENT ESTHER DAVIS When school opened there were but four of us, among the many of La Sierra, who sat in the corner watching the rest of the crowd and waiting almost impatiently for our teacher to come. Just think, there are only four of us in the normal de- partment! It is almost disheartening, I said to one of my com- rades. For a full minute she looked me squarely in the face as if trying to inspire me with the same courage which animated her. At last she said, There was but one Columbus. In that one sentence I read volumes. A few moments later Mr. Robison entered, and we began our class work in Christian Education, where we spent many delightful hours studying the science of seeking God and of revealing I-lim to others. Soon we took up the study of the best calculated methods to develop the physical, mental, and spiritual powers of the child. Cther subjects fol- lowed in their order, and we learned in each of them many profitable lessons. And now our membership is eight instead of four. Although clouds of discouragement have arisen, we have gone forward, saying with one voice, There was but one Columbus, and he discovered America: so, though we be few in number, we form the normal class of La Sierra Academy. We rejoice in the confidence that under the direction of the Great Leader we, too, may reach our haven taking others with us. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE THE SEVVING CLASS MARX' LEWIS Clur course in Sewing at La Sierra, taught by Miss Pearl Cooper, involves many principles of dressmaking valuable to the student. We learn to choose our patterns, materials, cut out our gar- ments, and neatly sew them. Before we achieve this last, many is the time our instructor shakes her head as we show her a crooked seam or a poorly worked button hole, and we sigh as we tear it out: but we are pleased when the second inspection proves satisfactory. It is not long before we find we have great- ly improved, for seams and hems stay in as done the first time. Soon we make dresses for ourselves. In the second year's work comes the making of mens shirts, wool, and silk dresses. Along with our practical work we study textiles, how to choose the best materials, and how to care for and repair our clothing. Combined with this study we learn to be neat and accurate as well as patient. THE VVORK OF THE BUILDERS ALFRED XVICAL The carpentry class has been to me one of the most inter- esting and useful classes of the school. During the year we study the use and care of the differ-:nt kinds of tools and the principles of mechanical drawing. ln the second year we put into practice what we learned in the first year. We draw plans of the articles we wish to con- struct, then follow the draft in our construction. Six large mahogany tables for the library were made by the class, besides bookshelves, small study tables, and numerous other articles. '1h- ! 1 1'

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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

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PIANO AND VOICE DEPARTMENT Lucius SMITH The music department was organized three years ago by Miss Grace Nelson, a graduate from Pacific Union College. Miss Nelson has been studying under Mr. Tipping, who has toured in Europe studying and giving recitals. The first year there were twenty-five piano students, which number increased to forty last year and has remained practically the same. During the three years nearly one hundred students have taken piano at La Sierra. The students this year are more advanced and are doing a much better grade of work. It has not been in vain that our faithful little music teacher has striven to put the music department of I..a Sierra on a strong basis. The piano students of our Academy, who receive credit, talce state examinations. Each of these three years in which La Sierra has been estab- lished, the music has had an Academic Pianoforte graduate. Be- sides this several pianoforte recitals by both beginners and ad- vanced students have been given, one of which was a two-piano recital in which eight-hand pieces were used. Besides the piano work, Miss Nelson taught History and Theory of Music last year, and Harmony and Ear-training this year. Miss Pearl Cooper, the vocal teacher, has done much to bring up this phase of the music department. Besides giving private lessons in vocal she has conducted a class in directing, This year the chorus gave a cantata, sight singing, and a chorus. David, the Shepherd Boy, which showed hours of drilling on the part of Miss Cooper. Miss Cooper and Miss Nelson gave a musical recital to- gether this spring, which was greatly enjoyed by the music lovers of I..a Sierra. THE VIOLIN STUDENTS THE VIOLIN DEPARTMENT HARLAND EMMERSON The violin department was organized on the second of Octo- ber, 1924, with Miss Ida M. Tratt, of Riverside, as its head. We are fortunate in having someone to direct this department who has studied in Europe and who has had several years of teaching experience. The work consists of solo, duet, quartette, and ensemble work, as well as a study of harmony. On April I0 the ensemble class gave their first recital, and on April 25 an- other recital w'as given by a quartette of advanced pupils. Both of these were highly appreciated by the audience. PAGE TWENTY-SIX