North High School - Viking Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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Ruin' STONE Li-,'1'i'riA ODLLI, ELRERT CUMMKNGS l,iLLl,xx Dlffk Mathematics KK ATI-lElWATlCS, if we are not greatly mistaken, is presently destined to play a much larger part in our general scheme of education than it ever has in the past. One is forced to this conclusion not by the insistent de- mands of students, but by the consideration that the tools and the methods offered by this science have been so largely responsible for the extraordinary advances in other sciences which the past generation have witnessedf, The quotation above, which was taken from The Saturday Evening Post, evi- dently expresses the opinion of North's students, for even though Mathematics is not required for graduation, eight hundred and forty-eight out of our seventeen hundred and forty-six students are taking some course in Mathematics. Of these, three hun- dred and twelve are girls, and five hundred and thirty-six are boys. Some have in mind only credits toward graduation or college entrance require- ments, but for others, especially those planning engineering courses, it will mean their daily bread and butter. Still others find something in the subject itself to give them great satisfaction and pleasure, as must be the case with the three girls who are taking trigonometry, the one taking solid geometry, and the one who even has the temerity to take mathematical analysis. For those who like to work, there is thc E. L. Brown Mathematical Award to spur them on to greater effort, and those who like a little recreation to liven up their work may join the Mathem Society. Every course in Nlathematics is worth while. Whatever the future vocation may be, a pupil will profit by the work in algebra. Through the study of geometry, onels skill and appreciation in practical design, decoration, and arrangement may be in- creased. The course in mathematical analysis is valuable in that it gives the student a broad view of the field of mathematics. 13

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JFAN Ixocksou. Tiriziulzsa Durkuu Mrkrir CARIPRFLL Foreign Languages NIYKNA LANGLICY BELLE WILLIAMS HE Latin department believes in 'fThe Creed of a Classicistn, recently published which says: ul believe in the classics as an invaluable contribution to exactness in every realm of life, as an important aid to the appreciation of beauty, as a wonderful means of adding joy to life, and as an important aid in the building of a finer civilization. The efforts of the classroom are directed along these lines. Words are turned into living things by an exact knowledge of their real meanings. Transla- tion, be it ever so halting, eventually begets the power to express thoughts with ac- curacy and beauty, and the appreciation of noble literature. The bulletin board and lantern slides bring familiarity with famous works of art and historical scenes and an understanding of current allusions and cartoons. The reading of fiction depicting an- cient Rome makes Latin more real. Latin phrases found in current literature become familiar by constant appearance on the blackboard. The Latin Club coordinates with the classroom in the effort to prove Latin a living, not a dead language. The general aim in studying the Romance languages is the acquiring of a medium through which to interpret the life and civilization of the people whose language we study. Increased comprehension, together with a power to interpret and to use some of the facts of the history, life, institutions, art, religion, and politics of the people whose language is being studied leads to a better understanding and appreciation of the tra- ditions, literature, arts, and social institutions of these people. Simple conversation, the power to read ordinary prose and the ability to write are immediate aims of the course. I2

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l.I.oNARh Aloyigs CARL Ur'r1-LRRACK W'lLLiAM Twin: Science Department EDIT!! Crlxrox ALVA F1-11.121211 O have a full appreciation of his daily environment, a person should know some- thing of the sciences offered in high school. Biology is the study of living things, including plants, animals, and man. lt portrays the importance of plants and animals in life and tells what they mean to mankind. The student should become acquainted with the abundant nature and naturalized forms of plants and animals in and around Denver from a study of col- lections, preserved specimens, and by reading. Geology is the study of the earth. It deals with earth structures and rocks, which tell the story of events on the earth since its beginning. lt is of particular interest to residents of this section because it gives a greater appreciation of our scenic wonders. The study of Chemistry is indeed practical, for all modern life is dependent upon it. Daily we are in contact with the products of chemistry, examples of which are sugar, dyes, gasoline, glass, metals and their alloys. An understanding and apprecia- tion of this science is obtained by wrestling with atoms, molecules, ions, valences, formulas, and equations. Physics is a study of energy. This includes a consideration of the physical prop- erties and behavior of gases, liquids, and solids, also those forms of energy known as heat, sound, light, and electricity. An understanding of the principles of physics is essential to almost every field of work. By experiment and observation, with a careful checking of results, we rediscover laws and principles for our own satisfaction. Many of our why's are answered and very often the how . Thus life is not only enriched, but is discovered to be based on law and order. 14