Angola High School - Key Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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(HmvBt of Btnhji The high school course of study has been modified to meet all the requirements of the State Board of Education. It will be two years yet until it will be regular, because the present Sophomore and Junior classes started under the old course. Beginning in the fall of 1908 Botany and Zoology will be offered the entering class, a full year being devoted to these subjects. The Sen- iors will take one of these two subjects this fall since they have not yet had their biology. In the Senior year there are three required subjects while the rest are elective. Commercial Arithmetic, U. S. History and either Physics or Chemistry are required. The electives are Latin, German, English, Civics, Geology, Physiography and Commercial Geography. The Music and Drawing course will cover the first two years and is required of all students. A half credit a semester is given in each, two being necessary for graduation. The Music consists of a review of the rudiments, scale and note singing, harmony, ear training, and a study of famous musicians with some of their writings. MATHEMATICS. No subject in the high school course requires more diligent study than Mathematics, and no subject will contribute more to mental discip- line and general intellectual training. It has been our aim to bear this in mind in laying out the courses in Mathematics. No subject is cyf such great practical utility to students after leaving the high school. We therefore try to keep in mind the two-fold purpose and to arrange the work so that both may be accomplished. It is easy to make work in Mathematics conform too closely to the disciplinary idea; and, it is just as easy to make it too practical. Our aim has been to make the work practical whenever this seems best, but never to lose sight of the discipli- nary purpose. Algebra. One and one half year ' s time is devoted to Algebra. Students are expected to master the principles of elementary Algebra and to get some idea of the character and scope of advanced work in the subject. The course looks forward to preparing students for college Algebra. Before

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alulamuH At this time we realize in a truer sense than ever before how much our teachers have done for us. And, at the same time, we realize how little we have appreciated their many kindnesses. It is impossible to call back those days that have gone — those days wherein we tried the patience of those who only sought our good — yet we now at least are able to un- derstand and appreciate past help and guidance. During our sojourn in the schools, from the grades through the high school, we have had many teachers and now we salute you all, teachers, as our guides and helpers to useful lives.

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ERNEST V. SHOCKLEY Superintendent