Anacortes High School - Rhododendron Yearbook (Anacortes, WA)

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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.-»

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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 MOWHCR CHAM DC NLA IN Industrial Arts and Home Ec. [EEDLKS. pins, thread and scissors play as an important part in fash- I Ionian a dress as knowing how to sew in later life. The aim in the sewing class this year was to develop judgment in tilting, sewing and buying a dress, to know fabrics and materials, and the tests used to tell their quality. Miss Crystal Mowrer also teaches a freshman cooking class. Hotly requirements in relation to food, meal planning and the relation of dif ferent foods, are the different phases studied. The class in home management studied the home from all angles family, family relationship, income, interior decoration, babies, care of the sick, child care. An equally practical course in school Is manual training and auto mechanics. The manual training department works entirely with wood work. Trying to make or mend articles that will be the most useful in the home. Cedar chests, desks, book cases, beds, tables, chairs and chests of drawers are among the many projects they work up. The determining of the project depends largely on the need of the article and the ability of the student. Mr. Gering Chamberlain instructs 77 pupils in manual training and It; in auto mechanics. Pupils taking auto mechanics are taught to understand simple ad- justment of motors, and usually overhaul a car or so. and study engines. The last semester of this year they have been making equipment for the shot», such as battery benches and lest tug benches. Papo 16