Waipahu High School - Ka Mea Ohi Yearbook (Waipahu, HI)

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fill!!! - i Now, this is the way to do it! SCIENCE Science is the study of physical and biological aspects of the world. The study of plants and animals, which also include the organs and functions of the human body, is Biology. Then there is Chemistry which deals with matter of the universe and the changes in its composition. The study of Physics deals with matter and energy. A solid foundation in fundamentals of science gives the students the necessary back- ground for future study. Newton's third law of motion. knows. Q 1 x Glenn explains his problems of geometry to the class. Squinting won't do it. Richard rn F .Q i' MATHEMATICS Each student must have one credit of math to graduate, for skill in mathematics is essential to all students. Subjects offered high school students to prepare them for different fields are algebra, geom- etry, trigonometry, and high school arithmetic. HL., n

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CURRICU LAR ENGLISH English,-one the most important sub- jects, is given to all students for four years. During the freshmen year they are taught the fundamentals of English gram- mar. Sophomores take up grammar and world literature, juniors study grammar and American literature: and seniors learn English literature along with gram- mar. Compositions, book reports, talks, and parliamentary procedure are also part of English. Speech and public speaking courses are offered students to help them over- come shyness, and to express themselves clearly. mmf. D fu QQ, QT? img W v . 'W -r . c, W if I Mui -..,,,,........., ... ,M Robin adds finishing touches to his Elizabethan theatre. 9 f if Kristine demonstrates corsage making in Speech class. HISTORY History is a required subject for all stu- dents. The first year students study citizen- ship and government affairs. Sophomores take up World history which covers the story of civilization from Man's early be- ginnings to the present time, juniors study American history, the story of the United States, past and present. In the senior year, students investigate problems in American government. Research is an important part of social studies. Seniors display their project on Propaganda.

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iii' fs. ...tl LIBRARY TRAINING The first year trainees sign the stu- dents' admit slips as they enter the li- brary and go back to their rooms. They charge out books, card them when they are returned, and place them on the shelves. Their other duties are varnish- ing new books, and taking care of maga- zines and newspapers, and filing the back issues. The second year trainees make out cards for the catalogue and file them, look for reference material, and find information for ordering library material. Top: Speed test coming up? Bottom: Accuracy counts, Patsy. COMMERCIAL The purpose of business education is to train students for commercial jobs. In high school, students are offered typing, shorthand, transcription, book- keeping, and general business courses. Although many of the students are not planning to enter the business field, it will be useful for them to take a course such as typing. -1, I Shellacking books is part of library work. OFFICE TRAINING l'H f'4i The girls who take Office Training learn to be office assistants, They are taught to file cards, answer phone calls, make absence and cafeteria lists, take care of correspondence, operate various machines, and type reports. This train- ing in high school will be a great help to the girls who plan to work in offices as a secretary or clerk. Left: The front office is a busy place. Right: Let's check our figures