Upper Sandusky High School - Indian Village Yearbook (Upper Sandusky, OH)

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O. L. BRODRICK Mathematics and Economics Mathematics is the foundation stone of' all other sciences. It is the science which treats of the exact relations existing between quantities or magnitudes, and of the methods by which, in accordance with these rela- tions, quantities sought are deducible from other quantities. The different divisions of mathematics which are oiered in the High School are briefly outlined in the following: The first year algebra deals largely with the solution of problems in- volving numbers. It is an extension of arithmetic which enables one to solve more complicated problems. It extends the field of arithmetic by means of three devices, the use of letters as well as Hindu Arabic num- eralsg the introduction of new kinds of numbers to be used in conjunction with those of arithmeticg and the development of simple methods of op- eration. Advanced algebra is a review of the first year algebra, but each re- view topic has been given a broader and more advanced treatment than is permissible in a first course. It also leads the pupil to think clearly and acquire the necessary facility on the technical side of algebra. Plane geometry, one of the most important branches of mathematics, is concerned principally with the study of forms such as triangles, paral- lelograms and circles. Many facts which are stated in arithmetic and algebra are proved in geometry. Solid geomery is a continuation of the plane geometry. It differs in that it deals with figures of three dimensions instead of two, also with their properties, relations and with measuring figures. In our Business Arithmetic, speed, accuracy and all the demands of modern business are fully met. Economics arises from the study of wealth and investigates the prob- lems of welfare. This subject specializes in a field peculiar to itself and rests upon a basis distinct from that of every other science. This department is ably conducted by the instructor, Prof. O. L. Brod- rick, who through his excellent method of teaching and his untiring as- sistance and unlimited knowledge has brought this department up to a high standard. Written by HELEN SCHAEFFER. 12

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PRINCIPAL L. M. NEWCOMER English The English Department of our High School is doubtless one of the strongest as well as one of the most important in the whole curriculum, for, a knowledge of the use of our vernacular is of prime importance in whatever field of work we may enter in the future. Then, too. upon the mastery of our language largely depends our ability to comprehend what writers have to say on any subject. This department is in charge of Prof. L. M. Newcomer, Principal of the High School, and Miss Evelyn Schump, assistant. Prof. Newcomer has charge of the English and American Literature classes, and also two classes in composition. In the Literature classes, a great amount of outside Work is required, including reports from such magazines as Harper's, Atlantic Monthly, Scribner's and the Century. Throughout the entire course a special study is made of some of our greatest classics. A certain amount of home reading is also required through the whole course. Thus by the time one has completed the high school course, he can be well acquainted with the best of literature and its authors. Considering the broad scope of the field of literature, its constant changing forms, the great amount of reading required in correcting themes as well as keeping informed on the best literature of the day, the English teacher's task is by no means an easy one. Parallel with the English department is the Webster Debating S0- ciety, which has been and is one of the most active organizations of the school. It has, under the coaching of the principal, put two teams in the field for the last several years. Also for the past several years our school has played quite a prominent role with other schools in contest themes. An idea of the thoroughness of the work of the department can be gotten from the fact that our school has captured all prizes offered in the county. Written by WAYNE BLASER. 11

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k'44 I XX 3? .Sf EULA M. YOUNG Latin and German The language course in our High School offers the two main branches of Latin and German. In the first year Latin, the pupil obtains merely the preparatory work for the following three years' work. This consists of grammar work and easy translations. In the second year the work of Caesar is studied to- gether with a book of prose. The former enlarges upon the military ex- peditions of Julius Caesar. In the third year Cicero is studied, as well as the prose book. The fourth year is the crowning year, giving Virgil's Aeneid. This takes up the wonderful story of Trojan Aeneas and his wanderings. The many descriptive passages are beautiful and the myth- ology well worth remembering. Scansion is also especially observed. The German course consists of two years' work. During the first year a grammar including numerous stories to be translated is studied. Dur- ing the first semester of the second year, grammar work is studied two days a week, while the rest of the time is employed in reading Im Vater- land and Germelshausen. During the second semester, Wilhelm Tell is read in connection with grammar lessons. German script is practised at least one day a week. There are many advantages in studying Latin. The pupil is compelled to study the thought represented in only a word. The language does not resemble English in the respect that it has many infiections and one must know all of them to grasp the thought. Latin forms the foundation of the English language and if the pupil is apt he can recognize many Latin roots in English, thus saving him the trouble of looking up the word in the dictionary. German is considered an important subject in the busy world of today. While we study this language we are absorbing unconsciously a better understanding of our own language. It is also well to have some knowl- edge, however slight, of the many traditions and legends which are vital to the German language. The class of 1916 is indebted to our language teacher, Miss Eula Young, for the helpful instruction which she has given us and we hope that under her guidance the classical course may have an added importance to those entering High School. Written by BARBARA FARBER. 13