Abraham Lincoln Junior High School - Annual Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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l 936 LINCOLN ANNUAL SOCIAL SCIENCE Miss Hyzer, Miss Lilas Larson Fitzgerald, Miss Petritz, Miss Peters ' What treasures we gathered from social science! Our teachers have aroused such interest in our minds concerning history and world affairs that we are eager to gather additional infor- mation in our everyday reading. Beginning in 7B with the study of southern lands and people, we had a very interesting time all our days in social science classes. During this period we made many interesting dis- coveries of our southern neighbors, who are of increasing importance to us in United States. XVe studied our own country in 7A, and found that we had much to learn about its geography and resources. We found the development of North America very romantic and interesting, as we studied its discovery and exploration, and the growth of its independence. In 8B we studied the development of a new nation and government. As we learned of the struggles of such men as Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton to establish a strong government in our country, we developed an increased love and respect for our consti- tution and laws. It took a long time for our country to develop into a world power, so long, in fact, that we spent most oi SA social science studying about it. The wars proved to be very exciting. The stories of Stonewall Jackson, U. S. Grant, R. E. Lee, and other Civil VVar leaders were most interesting. The World War, too, brought many thrilling days in class, as we recounted stories that we had read and that our parents had told us. In 9B we brought up the problems of our community. We talked of the work of our health, police, tire, and other departments of city government. It was interesting to learn of the difficulties foreigners have in becoming Americans. In 9A we made our Career Books. These helped us to think and plan about what we should like to do when we are through with our school days. Perhaps all of our dreams of careers won't come true, but we like to dream them anyway. VVe learned more about our city, state, and national governments. As we look over our treasures gathered in social science class, we see knowledge of our country and its laws, increased respect and love for our country, and the determination to be better national and world citizens. X11 SA Social Science Class are Making Maps Page 10 Miss Peterson, Miss Shaw, Miss Dobyns, Miss Lee Mr. Flanders, Miss Swanson, Miss Ellis, Miss

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Xliss Crandall, Miss Cocktield, Miss johnson I 936 LINCOLN ANNUAL ART VVith a good start in our art courses in seventh grade, we chose to continue on into Art l. This course was planned to give us a knowledge of the art fields: painting, sculpture, architec- ture, commercial art, and industrial art. lt helped us to develop initiative and ability to do creative work. This course included decorative illustrations made in show card paint, lettering, block printing, pencil drawing, color theory, and perspective as used in the drawing of houses and other buildings. VVe spent a short time in the architecture, sculpture, and painting of other countries and periods. Going on to Art H, we gained greater skill in drawing and painting. We used many new incthods and materials. VVe did our block printing in two colors: we made drawings in rooms in angular and parallel perspective, and we planned interior arrangements and furnishings of rooms. Using a figure, we each made a decorative illustration, VVe continued our work in pencil drawings. VVe made studies of pictures painted by the great masters. Last, but not least, we each made a poster to advertise a school or community project, Then we entered Art Ill, a course that provided us with opportunities to explore new methods ot' working and to develop individuality and initiative. VVe studied the landscaping of homes, schools, and small parksg designing and painting magazine covers, decorative flower and vase arrangementg pen and ink illustrationsg designs for the cover and the other art work for the Anuzralq and designs for scenes for exhibits in the hall display cases. Completing our art work in Art IV, we found it a continuation of our previous work. VVe did still more individual work and acquired further skill in the use of materials. This last course consisted oi stage settings, pen and ink work. and craft problems, including leather work, plaster tiles, and block printing on cloth. We have completed our art courses with the knowledge that we have gained both in appre- ciation and skill in the field of creative art, VVe cherish these treasures. An Art III Class is at Work Page 9

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1936 LINCOLN ANNUAL COMMERCIAL Miss Anderson, Miss Broderick, Mr, Baroii, Miss Kintzel As soon as we entered our work in tl1e eoinmercial department, we realized that here we should find many treasures. Those who expected to make their living in the business world especially profited by these courses. Those who were taking the work for the help the courses would give them in everyday life, found them of much help. Business practice is probably the most popular elective at Lincoln. It gives us a general knowledge of business and a foundation for the later commercial work. VVe realized the importance of business organization when we learned the different ways of organizing a business and the work done in the different departments. XVe never knew of the many ways of sending money until we started to study them. There are so many ki11ds of insurance and related forms of business, that we had no idea of their features until we took business practice. While studying the telephone and telegraph system, we had the privilege of visiting the telephone and telegraph ofhces. How we enjoyed it! And that wasn't all. VVe visited the post-office while we studied the mail system. VVe won't soon forget that interesting movie, entitled Here Comes the fllnil. lt was really fun to study filing, especially when we had actual material to tile. People often have noticed business practice pupils practicing cash recordsg they have wondered why these pupils seemed so engrossed in their practice. It was for the contests on cash records. There were other contests, too. VVe had them while studying filing and time and payroll checks. There are other treasures to be found in business practice, but we have named the most con- spicuous, Next came that popular subject, typing. It doesn't seem hard to sit down allfl type tweny- six words perfectly in one minute until one has tried it. It tooka lot of practice and work, too, before we were able to do this. Now we are able to type all of our notebooks. XVe are all hoping to have a typewriter of our own some day. As we look over our treasures, we find a great many. XVe have the ability to type any 111aterial at a good speed, and we have a general knowledge of business. A Typing H Class at Work Page 11