Marshalltown High School - Postscript Yearbook (Marshalltown, IA)

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IIllllllllllllllllllllIllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllIIIIlIIIIlIIIIlIIIIxIIIillllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllxlllllllllllllllllllllll 1 9 2 9 IllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllhfllilllllllllllllllllllliiiillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllHllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Social Science American History American, History deals with the knowledge of the origin and development of American institutions and forms a foundation for citizenship. The subject mat- ter is treated in topics. The periods studied are: Dis- covery and Exploration, Colonizationg Revolutionary War and Establishment of U. S. as a Nation, National- ism and Democracyg Expansion and Conflict, Recon- struction, and Economic, Social, and Political develop- ment since the Civil War. Modern History In this course the student makes a careful study of Europe and the causes of the World War. Much emphasis is laid on newspaper work as well as indivi- dual reports. The aim of the course is to bring out the international relations which have resulted in pres- ent-day European problems. Ancient and Medieval History Early European history is the foundation for Mod- ern and American History. The course has as its aim, to acquaint the students with facts of the past which will help them to appreciate the present and interpret the future. Advanced Civics , , Advanced Civics points out the advantages of cit- izenshipg gives a knowledge of the machinery of gov- ernment and its function for the nation, state, county and cityg acquaints the student with the process of ac- quiring ciizenshipg shows the origin, development and functions of political parties and traces the formation of the government from early colonial assemblies through the framing of the Constitution. A thorough study of the Constitution is made by the students dur- ing the course. Economics An introduction to the principles and problems in- volved in man's activities in the producing, exchanging and using of wealth is acquired through the study of economics. Since this course deals in general with the question of how mankind makes a living, much of the subject-matter can be illustrated by reference to phases of economic activity in the immediate locality. Sociology Sociology is designed primarily to acquaint the student with the nature of human society today by a study of the development of our important social in- stitutions, particularly the family. Science Physics Physics is that branch of physical science which treats of matter and energy. The aims of the course are to satisfy college entrance requirements, to better interpret things of everyday life, to develop and en- courage thinking, to create a scientific attitude and to enable us to better perform our duties as citizens. The course is divided into six divisions, matter, en- ergy, heat, light, sound and electricity, which are stu- died individually during the year. The difference between household physics taught to girls and the course for boys is only in the illustra- tions which are made with household appliances rather than machinery. Chemistry The aim in teaching chemistry in high school is to acquaint the student with the service of chemistry and to help him understand many of the chemical changes. lt is also designed to prepare students for advanced work in the subject. During the first semester the fundamental laws and theory, involving the study of gaseous elements and their compounds, acid basis and salts with labora- tory experiments to strengthen the knowledge of these principles, are studied. Fuels, metals, glass, some or- ganic chemistry and a further explanation of the per- iodical law are taken up in the second semester. Norma The purpose of the normal training department is to prepare teachers for the rural schools. With this end in view the students are required to study psy- chology and school management, known as the pro- fessional subjectsf' The girls are also required to take certain courses which will give a review in the I I llllIllllllllllllllIlllllIIl1lllIIllIIIlIIIIIIIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllll ' Biology Biology is a study of plant and animal life with an aim to stimulate an interest in nature. The aim is carried out through observation, identification, col- lection and mounting and microscopic study. To help in observation and identity, field trips are made by the classes in the spring especially. Agriculture Interest in agriculture is gained through a study of plants, farm animals, soils, crops and the diseases of plants and animals. The plant study is closely cor- related with the study of crops. The students learn the important kinds and uses of farm animals. Tests of seeds, butterfat and soils, especially those found in Marshall county are made in the laboratory. Physiology The fundamentals of healthful living are empha- sized in this course which takes up the study of the skeleton and digestive, circulatory, respiratory, ner- vous and muscular systems. The course also includes hygiene of all the special sense organs as: eyes, ears, nose and mouth. It treats also of all the principal functions of the body. Political Geography The aim of this course is to develop more of a hu- man interest in geography. The course includes the study of the physical features of the earth and their relations to the acts of man. I Training studies to be taught. A course in rural education em- phasizes the principal agencies which affect rural wel- fare, the home, church and school. Observation of teaching in the grade schools of the city is also a part of the curriculum and normal training students are expected to do at least fifteen hours of practice teaching in the rural and city schools. 'llIIIII!IllllIIllllIIllllIIIlllIIlilIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllillllNHlllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllx U I

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The actual his- tory of the periods is used only as a background for an appreciation of the authors and their writings. Modern authors as well as the earlier writers are studied. The seniors make a study of the different types of litera- ture such as the drama, essay, short story and novel. By composition work the students are taught to express themselves, definitely, correctly, forcefully, vigorously and easily, both orally and in writing. Var- ious types of composition are considered, such as: de- Foreign French The first year is spent largely in the study of the essential grammatical principles acquired in and through the language for the sake of accurate compre- hension of the language. To provide a foundation for further reading and to assist in getting the thought di- rectly from the French rather than through transla- tion and in using the correct process in reading, some oral reading is done. During the second year much more reading is done with two purposes in mind: to acquire an ability to read French and to secure appreciation and knowledge of the history and life in France and the customs of her people. A review of the grammar of the first year together with further material is given. Latin It is the aim in teaching first year Latin to teach a vocabulary of about five hundred words, to give a knowledge of forms and an understanding of simple scription and narrative. As a climax of this work in high school the senior essay is written. Speech The aim of speech work is to enable students to appear before an audience with ease and express their thoughts clearly and forcibly. Voice placement, proper breathing, good posture, effective diction, clear enunciation and voice projec- tion and interpretation are stressed. After the preliminary work on voice, interpreta- tion is studied for several weeks. Special programs under the direction of the students are given on the average of one every six weeks. Parliamentary drill is worked on throughout the entire year. One-act plays are studied and produced to encour- age an interest in dramatic literature and stage tech- nique. Debate is the outgrowth of the extemporaneous speaking work. Parliamentary drill is worked on throughout the entire Year. Each student memorizes two ten minute selections during the year. In these the students put into ef- fect the fundamentals mastered in the class exercises. Language Latin construction. During the year each student is given a chance to show his skill in writing Latin sen- tences when short stories are composed. The first semester of the second year is spent in a grammar and vocabulary review of the first year. The students are taught a literal translation of the Latini in clear idiomatic English. During the second semester selections of Caesar are read, with supple- mentary work. A picture of public life in the Forum, particularly is gained from Cicero's orations studied in the third year. The students work on a project during the year. The aims in the fourth year are to study the Aeneid as literature, to study Roman mythology, to bring the class into touch with the fine arts of the Greeks and Romans, to establish in the students' minds the elementary principles of Latin gained in the first year. Music Band The members of the band are mostly experienced players. A great deal of time is spent in balancing one section with another. The students are taught the pe- culiarities and special effects not only of their own instruments, but other instruments as well. Orchestra As in the band the members of the orchestra are for the most part experienced players. 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Plane Geometry With college preparation in mind this course is given. It serves as an introduction to the drawing of geometric figures. Proofs for important formulae are solved. Solid Geometry Solid Geometry hinges on the works of plane geo- metry and in it are worked out proofs dealing with lines and planes in space, polyhedrans, cylinders and cones and spheres. Business Arithmetic A large part of the course is devoted to drill in speed work and accuracy. Additional topics covered are: fractions, vocational problems, percentage as re- lated to problems of commerce and industry, practical measurements, U. S. currency system, banks and bank- ing, insurance and stocks and bonds. Commercial Bookkeeping Two years of bookkeeping and introductory ac- counting are offered in the commercial course. Business organizations, consisting of simple proprietorships, are carefully studied during the first year. The advanced work of the second year includes the use of terms and procedure for corporate organization. Shorthand and Typewriting Shorthand and Typewriting are elective two-year courses offered in the junior and senior years. Stu- dents are required to enroll in shorthand if they en- roll in typewriting. The primary purpose of these courses IS to prepare students for stenographic posi- tions with s d , a econ ary purpose to prepare students for taking .lecture notes and to hand in prepared work in typewriting form 1n college. Those who prove cap- Practica Electricity The course in electricity aims not to make an ex- pert electrician, but to give a general understanding of the laws and principles, to enable the student to 'con- struct simple electrical appliances and to repair elec- tric devices around the home. During the first year there is mostly shop work and the students begin by constructing simple devices such as the compass and electric magnet. In the second year work the student is free to choose his own field of work. Mechanical Drawing ' Mechanical Drawing includes lettering, geometric construction, development of orthographic drawing, auxiliary projection, revolutions, isometric and oblique drawing and freehand sketching which are the funda- mentals of the course. able during the junior year continue with the senior work. Commercial Geography Commercial Geography is a science of man's utili- zation of natural resources. The various regions and the industries carried on in those particular localities are studied. It is the aim of the course, through com- parison, to develop an interest in the world in which we live and to study the earth as it affects man's in- dustrial and commercial activities. Commercial Law To give general information concerning what rights a person can have is the aim in teaching Commercial Law. The course is designed to present the law that is applicable to common transactions which take place in the every-day life of the average person. t Arts ' Foods The advanced courses in foods are elective work with the principle of nutrition and proper preparation in mind. In the first year of the advanced work the theory of work which is done in the laboratory is stu- died along with digestion and the working out of the caloric value of diets. Frozen desserts, pastries and salads are made during the semester. Food preserva- tion, methods of canning and jelly-making are taken up in the next course. A comparison of the com- mercial and home methods is then made as to price, quality and sanitation. Clothing Clothing is a course which goes hand in hand with foods. In, the final course offered the art principles as applied to costume design are studied along with interior decoration. The students make several dresses each year making sport, afternoon and party dresses. Physical Training Every student in the high school is required by law to take a certain amount of gymnasium work. The most important event sponsored by the girls' department is the May Fete. Each year a program is arranged carrying out a definite idea such as dances representing the different seasons of the year or of I I llllllllllllllllltllIHIIIIIIHIIIIlllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHHIIH various countries. The aim of the boys' department as well as the girls' is to provide a program whereby every student may participate in athletics. Part of the time is spent in playing games while the remainder is given over to calisthenic exercises and apparatus work. IIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIllfllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH1llIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL1lllllllIlllllllllllIllIllIIlllllIIlIIIllllII1IIIllllllllllllllllllllllllll I I