Anacortes High School - Rhododendron Yearbook (Anacortes, WA)

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RHODODENDRON CABtr» HICKLIN Math and Science I FOLLOWING »he slate course of study. Mr. Wendell Hicklin tries to develop in his students the ability to work out original proofs and to use their knowledge of geometry In applied situations. Proofs of theorems should not be retained for more than a few weeks, but the statement and meaning of a theorem should be retained indefinitely, he maintains. Geometry, in a sense, is to develop one's mind, to make students use their brains to think with. Plane, solid geometry, and advanced algebra make up the math pro- gram of A. H. S. Some people get through algebra and geometry with no difficulties, while others might struggle through and understand nothing at tin end of the course. Math was made for those who are adapted to it. Biology, chemistry, and physics constitute the science set-up of A. II. S. Miss Mary Carter, who has the subjects well in hand, makes them worth while and also interesting. Biology is the science of life or of living organisms. Hugs, plants, animals, humans, are all taken up in detail, so that one has a general idea of all sorts of flora and fauna. Chemistry is that science which treats of the composition of matter and of the transformation which it undergoes. Many interesting experi- ments are performed in this class, and a competitive test is taken each year by the best students of the class. Physics deals with the constitution and properties of matter, mechan- ics. acoustics, heat, optics, electricity and magnetism. With an efficient lab and supplies. A. H. S. offers an excellent science course. Page 14

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RHODODENDRON COWILL OABNKV Social Science Department (CIVICS, history, economics, sociology four of the most important sub Jects in senior high are included in the social science department. Each subject covers one semester. Mr. Kay Cowell teaches civics and history to enthusiastic students, while Mr. Elmer Dabney does the same for his information-seeking sociology and economics classes. All four are intended to enlighten the student on matters affecting the business, social and economic world of yesterday, today and tomorrow. As a semester project, all students of economics and sociology are required to write a theme on a subject chosen by themselves. While these two subjects are not required, they are a source of never-failing interest and information to students who select them to complete their courses. U. S. History and civics are required to be taken by the student who wishes to graduate. Like Mr. Dabney. Mr. Cowell unflaggingly lays new and interesting facts every day before his pupils, who feel that his classes are two of the most enjoyable and informative in the school. Page 13

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RHODODENDRON OURPCC MARCH Commercial Department IN TYPING, the primary aim is the development of typing ability for personal or vocational use. Also it includes the development of habits of neatness and accuracy, responsibility, courtesy, initiative, judgment, dependability, familiarity with common office forms and office procedures. All the typing classes are under the supervision of Miss Margaret Burpee. She also has charge of the shorthand sections. Shorthand is for the pur- pose of providing the student with a tool for personal or vocational use. Tin- other aims are the same as for typing, with the additional objective of increased vocabulary, correct spelling, grammar and sentence structure. Commercial geography, business English, bookkeeping and commercial law are conducted by Miss Phyllis March. Commercial geography teaches the students the appreciation of the problems of this and other countries and a knowledge of the outstanding facts of geography. The purpose of the business English course is to aid the student in writing effective busi- ness letters and primary business procedure. Bookkeeping gives an under- standing of bookkeeping and business procedure. Studying case problems and an understanding of laws governing everyday business transactions is taught in commercial law. Page I.-»