Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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 ! i • • mathematics N Mathematics is the only true .: rt. The rest of the sc-colled arts are all dependent upon it. All scientific, architectural, and practically all knowledge is gained by the use of a branch of mathematics. So. ie of the greatest men in history have commented as follows, on the subject: Mathematics is the glory of the human mind. Liebuitz The laws of nture are but mathematical thoughts of God. --Kepler Besides this multitude of reasons mathematics also furnishes relaxation and enjoyment for the layman. To put figures tlcrough intricate steps is whole and pure •• pleasure. If for nothing else, mathematics is good for at least this one thing. Mathematics, taught by Mr. Rupert II. Price,, consists of algebra, plane geometry, advanced algebra, and solid geometry in Atlanta Community High School. These furnish the basis for college courses, Glenn Seelye ’36

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OUR STUDY HALL Our study hail is the scene of great activity— perhaps not always the activity the name would imply. The purpose of this roo: 1 is to provide the students with a place for preparing the various assignments in their subjects. Each pupil of the Atlanta High School spends approximately three periods a day within these walls. This room is the setting of many of our despairs, exaltations, disappointments and embarassments. In the rear of the hall is the library. It is composed of reference books, encyclopedias, and volumes of literature supplementing our text books. The study hall also serves as a place where the entire student body may assemble. Pep meetings, assembly singings, addresses, and entertainments are often held here. Marjorie Polley ’37 © S i

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Aitld'Kta The science subjects taught in our high school are general science, a freshman required subject, and your choice of either biology or physics for sophomore and senior work respectively. General science is the fundamental basis of all higher sciences and since it covers such a wide range of work, it is impossible to go very deep into any one of them but gives a brief view into all of the things that pertain to any form of everyday life. The biology course is very interesting and covers only those sections of general science which deal with living organisms. It teaches the comparative complexity of construction of the various classes of plants and animals as well as a thorough knov.'ledge of their structural parts and growth. The high school physics course is a practical one and gives a definite explanation of things we already knew but couldn't explain the reason for. In the near future we hope to add a chemistry course to our science department. If this is added it will give our students an opportunity to secure a good foundation for college work in this field. Sh Harley Duffield '36 f || nn nn . AntiM 1MM1I1 A nr m b i