Springfield High School - Capitoline Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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Social Science 1 JE 'Ss 'E 'Q HH ax. F M 1 ws Q H . 1 . - - .1. t..1 2 TULA LOUISE CHAMBERS WELCH Head EDA RUTH or NELSCH MCKINNIE .. I-YNDEN F- , y H' HORNBROOK H QQ 5 , Q -it , f .:,V ' ' l i MAUD ' IRENE CHAMBERS 5521. W 2 nom-:BT D. BURNETT runny Beginning in the freshman year with Commercial Geography, the so- cial science department otters a tour year major tor those who desire it. Taken in chronological order, the sophomores learn ot ancient and me- dieval history, and the background ot our modern civilization. Iuniors take European history, beginning with the dawn ot modern Europe and ending with the present. Seniors are instructed in a history of the United States, her ideals, and the events which brought about those ideals. ln addition, courses are ottered in civics, economics, and guidance, teaching a sense of responsibility in the community. Notice Britain's Lifeline .... Guy H. Thompson fits Twenty-eight

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Languages BERNADINE MATTHEWS I l MARY K. ll l S BLATT ' 1 'I MARGUERITE MIRIAM MCPHILLIMEY STEINMILLER MARGARET IHLENFELDT The Latin department, believing that students need a classical loack- ground tor many professions, pre- sents tour years ot the language. The first year is spent in grammar and construction, second year in Caesar, third year in the orations ot Cicero, and fourth year in the Works ot Virgil. Springfield High School also otters The Lesson for Mariana three years ot two modern languages --Spanish and French. The Spanish department, as Well as teaching the language, has in View a stronger commercial relationship with our South American neighbors. The French department's aim is to ac- quaint students with the language and culture ot France. . . Mary E. Ienkinson I H I 'tk,.,.. Twenty-seven

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Commercial Department Af b n qlrr if .E li '- it if ig t' lf' 1 it KATHERINE LAURA KREBAUM WOODMANSEE LESLIE W. MARGARET M' ' NIMMO LAWLER A A 5 meee ROSELLA , 1 -1 A- eeee BUTLER ' eeee it Q ' -.. I - dl, 4 .54 1 A ' . 'f f' ' '- MADONNA MARY A. DODD K KABBES KATIE G- CALDWELL For students who plan to go into the business World, the commercial subjects taught are essential. Many other students who Wish to use these subjects as a sideline in their work also find them helpful. Starting in the freshman year with junior business, the department offers a full course. Two years of bookkeep- ing turns out many an efficient busi- ness man or Woman. A course in commercial law paves the Way for future lawyers. Shorthand and typ- ing complete the list, two years of the latter being offered. The high school offers a vote of thanks to the commercial department for other reasons. Department mem- bers handled finances for the school, the Bulletin, and for various concerts during the year. Keep your eyes on me copy! Miss Butler Twenty-nine