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

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Mr Gritzbaugh, Miss Shaw, Mr. Izkeberg, Miss bwanson, Miss Ft erald, Miss Lee, SOCIAL SCIENCE IS IMPORTANT IN OUR LIVES Miss Peterson, Miss I'eters. Miss Ellis Miss Larson, et itz. Wrh , , .K .,, , , , , - , , 1 en ue were freshxes , vie u ere told me were going to study geography. VI e S0011 found out that it wasn't so bad as we had thought. We studied longitude, latitude, and sun time, exploration in the jungle: and the raising of cocoa, rubber, and coffee. Most of us found this very interesting. VVhen we at last reached 7A, we began the story of the settling of the new world. VVe studied about Columbus, Diaz, and DeSoto. VVe learned about the French and Indian Wars, the VVar of 1812, and other exciting events. Many boys acquired the exploring fever, and I remember how we all envied Bill and Sam when they explored the creek, they were the heroes of our class for the next two weeks. In SB we saw how our government grew. VVe saw how the Declaration of Indea pendence and the Constitution were formed and drawn up. VVe studied about some' of the famous men-VVashington, Hancock, and Alexander. In SA there was an interesting period in which we studied about the settling of the VVest, the Indian massacres, and the exciting adventures of George Rogers Clark, Daniel Boone, and the other frontier heroes. Then we studied the XVorld VVar. VVe learned how the United States helped the Other countries and how proud we were of her! VVe also realized how terrible the war was. and how much it cost in lives and money, In 9B we really had fun. VVe talked about the health, fire, and police departments of our city. VVe read about tire and police heroes who risked their lives to save others. I liked best the story of the immigrants, their edu- cation, naturalization, and Americanization. In 9A, we, of course, made our Career Books. The boy who made his on Millinery probably won't have his dream realized, but it's fun to hope he will. XVe learned about government, courts, and the running of city, state, and national governments. Altogether, the social science work has been most helpful and most enjoyable. VVe realize that our work in social science in junior high school prepares us for our future study, that its prnnary purpose is training us to become good citizens. Neverthe- less, we claim that it is of very great importance in our lives today. The problems discussed are problems of importance to us. VVe hear with anxiety the talk of possible wars, we know the difficulties of the financial depression. XVe are very much interested in planning our careers and in learning the opportunities open to us. VVe have in our own school community many of the problems that confront the city and national governments in a far vaster form. We profit from our work in social sci- ence in working out our problems. Miss Ellis's Class Holds a Trial U51

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-X Seventh Grade Class Conducts an Experi- OUR INTERESTS INCLUDE SCIENCE Prien Mr. johnson Wie begin our study of science in the seventh grade. During the first semester a part of the auditorium period is devoted to this study. In the second semester we have a regular general science class. During these three years spent in the study of science we become acquainted with many facts: we learn to appreciate facts and to realize that sci- ence demands facts, not mere belief. ln 7A, we study about our immediate surroundings. a course which includes a study of air, heat, and fire. VVe also study about stimulants and narcotics and their effect upon the body. ln the eighth grade we study about the stars, and planets, as well as the various chemical elements with their symbols. That is, We have an introductory course in astronomy and chemistry. In the ninth grade we have biology. During the first semester we study general biology, and in the second semester we study human biology. General science has opened a new world to us. XVe look forward to senior high school where we can continue our study of that phase of science which most appeals to us. VVe have discovered the fascination of the study of man's achievements in discovery, experi- mentation, and invention in the fields of science. VVe have found our reading interests much enlarged, since we find so many books and magazines telling wonderful stories of the miracles of science. VVe have learned the value of good health and the laws of healthful living. XVe have learned many first aid practices, thus gaining a knowledge that we often can use. Vl'e have learned how to select our diet and how to avoid harmful foods and practices of eating. It is the practical aspect of science that is the most important factor to us at present. Our knowledge of our bodies and their care, of our surroundings and of how to adapt our- selves to them helps us to live the healthful, efficient lives we should live. ment. U43 Miss Garde, Mr. Fritsch, Mr. Gordon, Miss Miss Johnson, Mr. Foss, Miss Campbell

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The SA 5 Literature Class Gives an lilfcctive Performance of The Knave of Hearts ENGLISH-A COMBINATION OF WORK AND PLAY Miss Rudolph, Miss Hickey Cotta Our work in English is a combination of the study of literature and practice in self expression in composition. ln literature we read widely from the literature of people from ancient times to those of today, VVe become familiar with the books that all educated people seem to know: we become acquainted with the names and some of the works of authors of America and of other countries: we learn more and more the value of reading as a great source of pleasure, ln our composition work we write many themes of differ- ent types. XVe practice writing letters of the kind that we are most likely to need to write. XYe have practice in talking to our classmates, giving talks which receive the most severe type of criticism-that of our schoolmates. VVe know how important our work in English is in our preparation for future study and for future life. XYe know that reading is a skill without which other study is ini- possibleg we know that the ability to express ourselves simply and clearly is a prime factor in the success of our careers both in school and out of it. Yet our English work is not taken only for the future. It is most important in our lives right now. ln our study of literature we have increased our fondness for reading. We have become acquainted with many books to which hitherto we have been strangers, from which we derive much entertainment and pleasure. VVe have learned to read and to enjoy poetry and drama. VVe have discovered our talent for acting in the drama and literature classes. Vile find that our practice in composition enables us to write and speak more easily and expressively in other classes. VVe are happy to realize that we are eliminating many of our more flagrant misnses of our language, for we recognize the value of good speech and the effect that it has on other people. Some of us have discov- ered that we have ability in creative work that we had not before realized, some of us have written excellent poetry and prose. l16l Miss Hyzer, Mr. likeberg, Miss Burr Miss Ballard, Miss Gibson, Miss Olander Miss Geddes, Miss Hiland. Miss Broderick Miss Condon, Miss Zwolanek Miss