Manual High School - Mirror Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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lt nur Row: lmrutliy L. Sprague Ltlfl-II, SfNl1ll'.S'1Z lilzxrguerite Evans I'l?'l'I!l'1l, JlI14.vl'1' Klzillcl Yam Uettum I'l:y.v:'m1l liilnrutfolz Riclmrrl L. llzxxtrr Clourlr Srzcoxn Row: XYillis 0. Ilrirms l'11y.vii'r1I lfI1lllT0ffUll Clcclmre lf. lllzison illtlf1I1'lHl1fl't'.V John G. llieken Cfwvizlrl, .lla1ll. llun Y. lfuller .1IuiI1f'mn!1'r'x The Languages OUR foreign languages are taught at Manual: namely, Latin, French, Spanish and German. Those desiring to study Latin have a splendid opportunity to master this fundmental language, for a four year course is offered. ln the four years study, works of Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil are translated. A two year course is offered to those interested in the French language. Grammar, merited literature, and customs of the people are studied in French classes. Those desiring a course in Spanish may study grammar, literature, and cus- toms of the people for four years. Two years of the study of German prove advantageous to students interested in mastering the German language and reading accredited German literature. ln all the foreign language classes stress is laid on reading, understanding, speaking, and writing. Only the best literature is studied. Mathematics Students wishing to study mathematics may take advantage of three years of study offered by this department. Elementary algebra, advanced algebra, trig- onometrY, plane geometry, and solid geometry are the courses offered. Those who have completed a course in algebra may further their study by electing advanced algebra which aids them in college preparation. Courses in plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry also prove benefical to those who desire to prepare for further study. Physical Education Department Work in the physical education department includes instruction in gym- nastics, tumbling, volleyball, baseball, relays, study of postural together with corrective exercises and health and first aid. New work has been started in recreational activities such as shuffle board, table tennis, deck tennis, and bowling. Tfwwily-fnm'

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Frnsr Row: Ginevra l'liiving1m1 1' will .1In.1 llertrufle Reiulturtl Helen Snyder BACK Row: Fred Huber Itr.rfr'1m1i'11tt1l Clara Rec-sc ,4t'mnrfw1r11. I Anna BIQKQQ lin. ...gr lVlusic Department HE music department gives students an opportunity to learn the apprecia- tion of music and to further their study of this art. The applied music course offers valuable training in harmony, ear training, music appreciation, and the history of music, including a knowledge of com- posers, and musical instruments. This course is invaluable to those who have previously begun the study of music. The students who like to sing have access to chorus and glee club. ln these classes pupils may learn to read a musical score, hear various musical record- ings, and learn harmonious melodies. For those who have fine voices there is a possibility of being selected for a member of the A Capella Choir and special glee clubs. The special glee clubs and the A Cappella Choir study classical music. Students who play instruments may join the band or orchestra. Both organ- izations afford pleasure and valuable training to the members. The band and orchestra have increased in number this year since Manual now has an instru- mental director of its own. Art Deportment The larger number of students in the art department are sophomores. These classes study the principles of design, lettering, composition, perspective, and theories of color as well as the technique of various media. luniors and seniors may select specific work as applied drawing, figure drawing or commercial art. These advance students work on practical prob- lems as plaster work, block-printing, tooling of leather reliefs in applied draw- ing classes, modeling in clay, pen and pencil drawings in figure drawing classes, and lettering, design, and color harmony in commercial art classes. This past year the commercial art clsss completed the blockprinting of an illustrated calendar. Tzwenlj -lbrw

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lertrutle L. Applegate :dna L. Ernest ienevieve Kms-vel iretchen R, Hulselius msr Row: Tollie Ralmolrl Ecown Row: utli Tlionlpsmi illy A. Dean lorence NYesc0tt nlxert l. Hall English Department O SUBIECT in the high school curriculum is more closely and vitally related to the school, the home, and the community than the subject of English. The study of the mother tongue differs in one respect from all other subjects of study in that it is not only an end but also a means or a tool of instruction. Without a knowledge of English the student is unable to carry on efficiently in his other studies, for an understanding of English is essential to the mastery of the printed page and to an adequate expression of his ideas, oral and written. To speak, to write, to read easily and effectively are achievements of fundamental impor- tance. The object of the English course, therefore, is to give to the student the power to use the mother tongue correctly and easily, and to inspire and en- courage in him a love for worth while reading. Since English is a medium through which an individual adjusts himself to the social and the business world in which he lives, the material and the methods of the English course have been chosen with the definite purpose o-f fulfilling this mission. ln order that the student may acquire skill in expressing himself clearly, concisely, and correctly, much time is devoted to oral expression, both conversa- tional and formal, and to written composition. That he may develop his power to organize his knowledge, his thoughts, and his experiences, and express them in clear, correct written or spoken form, an intensive study of functional gram- mar, words, and the technique of composition are taught. That the student may have some knowledge and appreciation of good reading material, literature, such as meets the tastes, the experiences, and the needs of high school students, is read and studied. Tztwzly-jizz'