Phoenix Union High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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u,L 5mn4 ',, im f f i ni 7394 IIMZQ II Q QQ Department of Foreign anguage HE United States has emerged from her iso- lation and attained a position amongithe world powers which increases the import- ance ofthe study of foreign language within her boundaries. Any foreign language serves as an excellent medium for gaining a mastery of Englishg any foreign language serves as a key to unlock the literary treasure house of its country. Even if the foreign language be Latin, in the e Words of President Coolidge, Its study inspires those ideals which all men are struggling for and which come only through the Classics. The study of any one foreign language naturally minimizes the diHiculties of the second language. However if a pupil plans to study Spanish or French he will Hnd it well worth while to study Latin first since from it are derived about ninety out of every hundred words in French or Spanish. French has been the language of diplomacy for the last three centuries. lt is the governmental language of treaties. It was used at Versailles, at Washington, at Genoa, at Lusanne. The scope of the French language is more apparent when you realize that there are nearly a thousand daily newspapers printed in French outside of France and her colonies. In our section of the country, Spanish is looked upon as having more commercial value than other modern languages. An expert on high school program building, in an investigation lasting six months in Los Angeles last year, arrived at the conclusion that one tenth of one percent of the pupils who study Spanish actually use it commercially. This statement is not made to discredit the study of Spanish nor is the previous paragraph presented to advance the interests of French as a modern language. It is made with the idea in view that an equal advantage is afforded from the study of either of these languages as far as the utilitarian aspect is concerned. The Department of Foreign Languages aims to offer material and content to the pupils that will give a good foundation for pursuing the purpose for which they choose the foreign language, whether it be cul- tural, commercial, or for foreign service. IDA MCDANIEL Ph. B. Baker University. Summer Sessions, Baker: University of Southern California, University of California. BERTI-IA KAVANAUGII BA. University of Iowa. EVA S. EDWARDS B.A. University of Colorado. Slimmer Sessions University of Southern California. HENRIE-MAY EDDY BA. University of Colorado. Summer Session National University of Mexico. MIRIALI BAILEY ELIZABETH CAMPBELL B.A. Washburn College. A.M. University of Kansas. Summer Sessions Universitv of California. MAY M. MORGAN A.B. University of Illinois. Summer Sessions, Chicago Universitvg Chicago Teachers' College. ALICE JOHNSON A.B. Campbell College. A.M. University of Kansas. Summer Sessions, University of Kansasg University of Colorado. ' ELLIE LEE HYDRICK Q A.B. and A.M. Coverse College. B.L. University of Habana. Student at Sorhonneg Yersin School: Columbia University. - WY UnivEl1.3LvUJifisEe5ittg'rIpifQlCalifornia. Summer Sessions A B U - .RUEHABROWNS S . NAVBA WelEs:3YDg3H3?g.EDWARDS Ilalmiiriity rolfiekinivfoeniagnzlgfliaiionaflmliliiiiirergiiiontif R i '27 i kiwi ' ' Je ir' if if ' v ' f . 4 f , , ,. - r Wa 4,1 iw J fm Q Q asf. ,K is lax I , l . 'P A Ipaq 14 ' Inu ,,,f11 A fl, ,I ,l.iln5inll '5 ni.1U1ii ll 'gk t,,l'Vf ,L, JLLJZ-Zan

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,aa lx r XATJ . -Pho 24 Science Department HE Science Department offers a four year course in science subjects. General Science under the supervision of Mr. Jas. R. Wilson is for Freshmen. Biology under the supervision of Miss Glendale Griffiths is for Sophomores. Chemistry under the supervision of Mr. Sanford Sweet is for Juniors. Physics under the super- vision of Mr. L. C. Elliott is for Seniors. It is the aim of the Science Department to give the student a useful knowledge of the principles of science, and to arouse in him an interest in, and an appreciation of what science has done for our modern civilization. He comes to realize that things do not just happen but that the principle of cause and effect is always in operation. Nature works through definite laws and in so far as he knows and understands these laws, he is in position to have nature work for him. General Science interprets to the student the reason and meaning of the things that happen about him and affect him most. Biology teaches him the laws of living things, both plant and animal. He studies, also, his own life processes and those factors that help or hinder them. Chemistry acquaints him with the raw materials out of which all things are made and the processes by which the elements are put together to produce most of the things in common use. Physics teaches him the principles and methods of operation of many machines, instruments and other devices so widely used today. Nor is the study of science all a matter of cold calculation. It has many human values as well. The study of the universal law and order of nature gives the student a greater respect for law and order among men. The study of living things gives a greater respect for all life and a friendship for all of nature's children. The student develops greater honesty with himself and with others, for he is dealing with definite facts and laws which he either knows or does not know. There is little room for bluffing . The Science Department has been growing rapidly. Three years ago there were twenty classes in the department. Now there are thirty- one classes. The class time is divided about equally between recitation and laboratory work. The department is well equipped for laboratory experiments and for lecture table demonstrations. LOYD C. 12LLro'r'r B.S. University of Arizona. L. A. EASTBURN A.B. Drury College, A.M. Drury. Summer Stssions Georgia Institute of Technology Unn ersnty of Aruona H C GAMBEE B S in Agriculture Oregon Agricultural College FLORENCE MITCHELL B A Umvers ty of California JAMES R WILSON lVlichu,an State Normal Michigan Unnersnty Uuncrslty of Arivona Umxersitv of Califwrnva lovx SANFORD SVVEET B.S. and lVl.A. University of Arivona. GEORGE T. STEWART A.B. Carson Newman College. Gr ENDAII GRIFHTI-is A li University of Kansas IAY HYDE A B University of Utah J E McCoMi Tempe Normal School W C l HINES B S Grmell College B S and M S a State Agricultural College s Agronomy . 'T H IN' ll lalli is .Z gn .v 'Y' . U, ' I' -, I' Q Ill. ' 3 . ...vu ...'n ' N I i i I 22 fr ll! gl , N V E Q ,' . 2' Q -- yu f'7 f'1' ' 1 if If Q 'n ' J ' . jf f T. 'ff'- l 7105 kjf algal S iii , A -I Si, -tiff I . A KA ,I7 x 7:1 .lm r. . 'q u . ip 3 - X, -rv n E, .' Y I 2 D iii 'la ---L -.E una H- .1 .r,- .c fJ -4 1 5 r

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' The Phoenicianfzt' History Department N harmony with the main objectives of educa- tion in democracy, the general objective of the History Department is the development Of the socially conscious citizen. A full four year's course is offered, that of the Freshman year being a choice of Com- munity Civics and Vocational Guidance, or a year's work in Ancient History. This choice gives the student a chance when they first S enter the department to suit their needs from the standpoint of the practical or cultural course they are to pursue through High School. World History, also elective, isnopen to second year students. Juniors are offered American History, with Civics and Economics for Seniors. The last two subjects are required by the laws of the state for gradua- tion from High School. It is being accepted as a fact with educators that theimportance of the training secured in the social studies will see the requirement increased, rather than decreased. The History Department has a faculty of eight teachers who are well trained and equipped for the best work, with almost fifty per cent on its staff' holding masters' degrees, and orle a Phi Betta Kappa. A growing library, taxed to its full capacity almost every day, shows the activity of this department outside of the classroom and beyond the confines of mere text books. Themes, papers, and reports add to the burdens, but secretly to the interest and growth ofthe better students. Current Events in all classes once a week make one realize that history is not a thing of the past alone, but also ofthe present. Every day sees something stamped upon the records of history and its study enables the student to keep in touch with his own age in all complex phases. In the American History contest held in 1923 during University Week at Tucson, P.U.H.S. carried off first honors. The feeling throughout the History Department is that more scholastic honors are the need of the hour, and a policy prevails for a greater emphasis and encourage- ment of students to go out in friendly competition with our neighbors in all scholastic contests, but to acknowledge none as our superiors. The department wishes to stand for co-operation in all activities which shall lead to a better Phoenix Union High School. IRENE RAYMOND Liberty Ladies College, A.B.g Graduate work at William Jewell College, College of Liberal Arts. Chautauqua. New York: University of Missouri fthree Summersjg University of Kansas, A.M. ELLEN Nrrziaowsxi BA. Hamline University, St. Paul. Minnesota. Graduate work at Hamline and at Stanford University. RUTH ADAMS BA. Miami University. Summer Sessions Ohio Mas. ETHEL CFAIG Oberlin College A.B.: Doane College A. B. Gradu- ate VVork in the American College, Athens, Greece. Summer Sessions University of California. RAY SAWHILL A.l3. degree from Colorado College, A.M. degree from Colorado State Teachers' College. Slimmer School at Colorado State Teacher's College. 1921, 24 ff i, ALDA SHERMAN - , , A ' BA. Friends University. Summer Sessions, State U tvL'S y' ,ap Chicago University and Colorado University. , ,i HARRY PERCIVAL A.B. Ottawa University. Graduate Student in -.M Germany 1919. Graduate Work at thc University , ' , of Kansas Summers 1917, 1922, 1923. Z, ,M WINONA 1V1ON'I'GOMERY 9 171 Synodical College. University of Southern Cali- t- X ' 1, fotnia. University of Arimna, AB.: A.M. 1922, 1923 wr . ig, ilk Q ily 91 ll-I ii 1 ' f I i r V' ' 1 1 lwvffwwf v u fs F' -rv if 2:12 fl may we . . Jf fi 1 .1 HLA. iylfyh 111. J qi: af All ff ska A l 4 ' name. ...a .1 -z - 4-. ,..-in -1 , .- - g g - 4-:Y-Lasik v-If - N - , X' -. :Ne - 1 - E5 'lin f' 1' fri! .avi ,,Nc?.,?f'4 A ad W4 JL- 'V Q