Annapolis High School - Wake Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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Jane Harris, Edward Brosius, Gertrude Hayes, Edward Kessler, Marie West FOREIGN LANGUAGES The foreign language department offers French, Latin, and Spanish. Besides helping students to a better understanding of appreciation of cus- toms and daily life in foreign places. Ernest Herklotz, Frank Gunderloy, Melvin Schlossman, George Schrodermeier Q FINE ARTS Fine Arts are encouraged because they culti- vate music, art, and literary appreciation which will enrich the lives of all who study them. The Art Service Club, the Student Government, and various music organizations come under this department. SCIENCE The science department strives to teach the students of man's progress of research for a better and finer world. Because of the vital knowledge of the power of science, every stu- dent is required to have two credits in this field. Mildred Kinhart, Lorene Marking, Minnie Pierce INDUSTRIAL ARTS American industry is seeking skilled laborers for war-time speed programs, and that is just what A. H. S. is producing when boys finish their industrial arts course. This sound and practical training is complete to practically every modern detail. Lauretta McCusker, John Edwards, Mary Jo Russ

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Emi, Lillian Hawkins, Jean Otto, Margaret Fahs MATH EMATI CS The mathematics department offers a bevy of opportunities to the student. A complete pro- gram of fundamental math for the non-academic student and advanced math for college aspir- ants carries the brunt of this department's objec- tive. In accordance with the war effort, the new aeronautics course has been included on the mathematics roster. Louise Hicks,- Dorothy Noble, Frances Bennett, Barbara Keyser, Marion Gardner Katharine Cox, Elizabeth Davis, Katharine Kibler ENGLISH An extremely important department is that of English. The study of grammar, composition literature, and vocabulary is a four year require ment of every student. Senior students are offered a course in speech and related activi ties by recommendation of third year English teachers. Today more than ever, graduates with a good English foundation are sought. George Norris, May Russell, Christine Hogan, Hazel. Wilson SOCIAL STUDIES To become a better American, we must learn more about our country, and that is the aim of the social studies department. Every A. H. S. graduate is required to have had U. S. History and one other social study, thus building a better background for a better citizen. I

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HOME ARTS The Home Arts department teaches its girls how to make the American homes of tomorrow, giving instruction in cooking, sewing, house- keeping, and personal grooming. Opal Johnson, Mildred Curd, Ina Ross, Elizabeth Bader PHYSICAL EDUCATION A sound body is as important as a sound mind. The popular physical education department is faced with a major task every year in keeping classes, intramurals, and the peacetime inter- school sports running smoothly for the student body. The gym and the field are its healthful classrooms. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Not only does the guidance department help the student plan his curriculum but also gives advice concerning his personal problems. ln- augrated last year, it has been active in securing part time jobs for the students. Many students owe their choice of a college to Mr. Brosius and Miss Hogan. Barbara Bush, Hazel Smith, Emily Ewing, Elizabeth Wolford BUSINESS EDUCATION The increasing demand for stenographers in war work has made the business education de- partment more popular than ever. Shorthand, typing, office training, and bookkeeping are offered to juniors and seniors. Betty Widger, Andrew Bongiorno ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF The smooth way in which the school operates is a credit to our administrator, Dr. Howard A. Kinhart, and his secretary, Mrs. Hilda Muster- man. There is an auxiliary staff composed of students from the commercial department who assist in the general routine of the office. Edward Brosius, Louise Hicks, Margaret Fahs, Christine Hogan