Madison Central High School - Tychoberahn Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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Department of Science Mr. Iohn A. Riner. Nliss RuthfSlagenhauf. Miss Irma T. Borchers. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Perkins. Nlr. Francis T. Sullivan. Nlr. Henry Koehler. 1 1 1 Riner Slagenhauf Borchers Perkins Sullivan Koehler PHYSICS Physics is the science which gives us the laws and principles governing many daily observed phenomena. The nature of things as they are is studied through the refined methods of measurement and calculationg the various forces of nature and their effects are observed, the many transformations of energy are followed, the operation of the various types of machines is explained and many puzzling phenomena have their causes traced. The study of physical science opens one's eyes to aworld unknown to the mul- titudes. It trains one to observe accurately and record in an impersonal attitude of mind, and to interpret intelligently what one observes. This mental attitude is what caused the overthrow of witchcraft and superstition. The result of such training is to make one honest, accurate, openminded, critic, always ready to Weigh evidence without prejudice. Physics is a basic science in that its principles are supplied in all the other sciences. It is the basis of all engineering courses. CHEMISTRY The course in chemistry shows students the service that the subject is to the home, to health, and to industry. It endeavours to develop this service so that certain essentials are fixed. Chemistry trains students in keen observation and exact reasoning. The high school course gives pupils a chance to discover whether they have an aptitude for further study in chemistry or applied science. BIOLOGY Biology should be one ol' the most interesting courses in high school, as it deals with living things. An acquaintance with nature is gained through the knowledge of the origin, development, structure, habits, adaptations, varieties, and peculiarities of the forms of life. The biology course acquaints the student with standard nature writers. Through a study of personal and community hygiene, one is lead into sociology and eugenics. Foundations are laid for more specialized courses such as forestry, medicine, agriculture, bacteriology, and pathology. Page Twenty-nine

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Department of Physical Education Nir. Howard L. Iohnson. Miss Marguerite Shepard. Miss Mary McKenna. Mr. Harry C. Thompson. lohnson Bans Shepard Thompson PHYSICAL EDUCATION The aims of the Physical Education Department are to tlj alleviate the mental strain and tension of the school room, t2j to provide beneficial recreation, C30 to develop strength and organic vigor, Q45 to develop skill, endurance, grace and good posture, C55 to satisfy the demand for muscular activity, C65 to inculcate the habit of daily exercise, UD to inculcate the habits of clean living, C81 to inculcate the moral qualities of discipline, courage, team-work, fair-play, and leadership. The athletic program is such that a boy can get into the sport he desires. The major sport consists of the high school football, basketball, and track teams. The minor sports consist of swimming, skating, tennis, hockey and golf. Around these teams the school has its op ortunity to build its loyalty and show its true sportsman- ship. Boys that are not able or who do not desire to try-out for the representative school teams, have ample opportunitv to take part in the following interclass activi- ties: football, basketball, indoor baseball, indoor soccer, track, swimming, tennis and outdoor baseball. It is the desire of the department to have athletics for everyone and everyone in athletics. Girls' Athletics Every girl on entering Central High School is examined by the school phvsician to determine her physical fitness for gym work. She is also examined by the physical director for postural or structural irregularities. It is the aim ofthe Department of Physical Education to give every girl a chance to participate in some form of athletics if she so desires and for that reason the Girls' Athletic Association was organized. Une of the objectives of Physical Education is to form correct health habits and another is to create an interest and ability in physical recreation for leisure after the pupil has left school. Page Twenty-eight

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Library CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY The value ofa high school lihrary may he measured in part hy the opportunity offered hy the lihrary and the use made of it hy pupils and teachers. Of the 7,000 volumes in the Central High School Lihrary, nearly 6,500 are reference hooks which are assigned for collateral readings or topical reports. The circulation of these reference hooks for over-night use totaled 22,468 last year. A special collection of hooks for outside readin-' in Enflish shows that these were drawn out 9,888 times D E, an this past year. Class instruction and prohlems concerning lihraries and practice in the use ot important reference hooks develops self-reliance in pupils in searching for definite data and in gathering information from several sources. In order to develop ability in this work, a series of lessons is given in the Freshman English Classes, followed hy advanced lessons in the Sophomore year. Besides the reference collection of hooks the lihrary provides the school with thirty magazines, daily newspapers, maps and a large amount of valuahle pamphlet material. In the case of ditticult reference topics pupils may consult the lihrarians who are in charge of the desk from 8:15 P. Nl. to 5 P. NI. OFFICE SECRETARIES .xliss Fl. ixliner .xliss II. XVadsworth Page Thirty