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

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l!1l7 hW1fl.ll s , ilifl lli lyl TT19DlN5ZIXiClHIXl7p 951-.. lM1li l 'i'Z 'li l 2 l I Mathematics N the early days of Phoenix Union High School, the principal, Mr. George Blount, taught the mathematics, and as the school grew teachers of various subjects were given a class or two in mathematics. Thus Miss McDaniel once taught a class in geometry and again, a class in algebra. Mr. Claude Decatur Jones and Mr. Elliott also served their turn in this Way. But by 1911 the school had grown so much that Miss Whitfield was placed at the head ofthe Mathematic,s department. With wisdom and taCt she gained the co-operation of her teachers and the good-will of all the students, who as a rule in those days enjoyed the courses in mathematics. So true was this, that Miss Johnson, a teacher of history, who came to us from a wide experience exclaimed, Never have I known so great happiness among the students in mathematics. We hear little or no complaint of the subject being hard and that is very unusual. With equal far-sightedness Miss Whitfield kept the courses increasing in interest and broadening in scope as the needs demanded. A comparison of courses and classes in 1911-12 and 1923-24 may be of interest to many. 1911-12 1923-24 No. or No. or SUB-IECTS CI.AssEs SUBJECTS CLASSES Algebra I and II .i........ 5 Algebra I and II .......... 24 Plane Geometry ........, Plane Geometry ........ . 15 Algebra III ............. . 5 Solid Geometry .....c... Trigonometry ...,...i. .. 4 Algebra III ......,..,.,.. 1 1 Solid Geometry ........ . 3 1 Q10 pupilsj Trigonometry ........i... 2 Algebra IV .................... 2 The present course in mathematics in Phoenix Union High School ably prepares a student for practical life or to enter any University of our land. MISS NEI.I.lE WILKINSON Ph. B. Northwestern University. Miss HASSIE SEXSON A.l3. Franklin College. F. W. Auizorr JEAN THOMPSON A.B. University of Southern California. BA. Cornell College. WlI.LIAM S. STONE A.B. University of Illinois. . W' -I' WOODEN A.M. University of Arizona. Miss SARA WHITFIELD Formerly Head of the Department: now filling FANNIE FUNK I I unexpired term in the department. A.B. University of Redlands. lg Mus. KATHIIYN MUNSON A.M. De Pauw. Columbia University. ll ., EDNA RUTH CONTRIS lit Ng A.l3. lvittenlierg College. img l . Ali , Za II 'I 4 . A231 'fu' X ,'r E Q . uf l Q X-WI. X 1 - vi I ' - - q i? x i J . 2' 2 u of- is Q W I I I W4 A v AR .ll 1 A 'Z' I .llil inn lililml i ll K- '+- AFV I illl. 4lWm, , ,

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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

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I ...a r f 1. f . :grill l I WI Art Department QQ RT when combined with life's environ- ment becomes a growing human benefit. The aim of the Art Department of Phoenix Union High School is to help each stu- dent to create for himself anexpressive and individual environment. First to cultivate taste, second, appre- ciation for the beautiful in nature and in archi- tecture, past and present, third, to give those with ability a foundation for work in higher schools. As the art of any people is a direct devel- opment of their needs, a study of history reveals the art of the past and some time is devoted to corelated history and art. The department offers the following courses: Cal Drawing Cfree handj. Special attention to figure. Cbj Principles of Design. These principles applied. Cel Principles of color. Applications. - Cdl Design in Historic Costume. fel Interior Decoration. Cfj Commercial Design Cpostersj. Cgl Lettering. Chl Craft Work-Dye-Batik-Gesso-Clay. All the work is applied to problems of the individual, the home, the school, and the community. The enrollment in the art classes for 1923 and 1924 has been very large and many, wanting the work, have not been able to get it, due to limited number of classes. This seems to be an indication that the students are interested in courses which will enable them to get more out of life. Besides regular work, the students of the department have engaged in the following activities: Posters for Athletics-Football, Basketball, etc. Posters for School plays, etc. Illuminated mottoes for school. Designs for aprons for Domestic Science Department CFall and Spring classesl. Plans for furnishing room for Girls' League oflice. Painting of furniture, dyeing of curtains, etc. Decorations and Booths for Girls' League Frolic, one of the classes taking first prize for best booth at Spanish Frolic. May Fete. Extensive study of dyeing and costuming. The Art classes conduct the Fashion Revue in Fete, which represents periods in history. Democracy of art is the cause for which to strive. Ennobling of daily and common work. Mus. Connetm PERKINS South I ' o' No al' Un' er, 'ty ofl 'no' ' Ch' go A ade y of F' e A ts. Gr d te P att In- stitute New York. ern llm is rm , iv si lll is, fi 1 ' 26 'r W 1. r or FJ Q, A r 'Wx' ' ' f If 'frfv f 'Tiff 'f'ff'f ff'f JZ WW ,l . i f Quang Q9 P- L .2 14. 5.1 Vi' . F T 'r iff if .L T525 L Egg t Fm 1k l ,nw f-of H N 'W li