Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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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

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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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The purposes of the English course 5r high school are to aid students in self expression, both oral and written, and to help t ier, understand the literary work of others. N V' rJ Hoe first year work is divided into two parts. Composition is studied the first semester from The Junior English Book by Hitchcock. Practice is given in simple composition. A part of the semester is devoted to word and sentence drill in an endeavor to call attention to common errors as an aid to establishing correct habits of expression, Hie Beacon Lights of Li-teratui ’?’ ' t y Chamberlain and Richards is taken up the second semester and serves to inti-Muce the young reader bo the broad and varied field of unified liter ture. A balanced diet of reading is offered, the first year embracing the fields of poetry and prose. Tie second year work is similar to that of the first out of an advanced type. Hie High School English Book by Hitchcock is used a3 a source of further study in composition. The art cf gaining possession of a subject is studied through the five wits sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing. Practice is given in the mechanics of a composition and versification, and a practical business vein runs through the work. The books American Literature with Readings Pace and American Literature ' by Long t, ces of material for the third year Engli erican writers are studied, from the ear down to those of the present day, with their writings. by e the main sour-h studies. Am- ■ :est known author r N ' English Literature and its authors, from the earliest recorded work down to that of the present day, with English Literature with Readings by Pace serving as a source book, is studied by the fourth year students. Later, Tanner 1 s 'Correct English is studied ■speak and write effectively. learn to word study, sentence touched upon. structure, and in ab effort to Functional grammar, spelling are also Ruth prun W y o r. - | i i i c 11 , MO I I I • ' g------ ' VTg ' 1 » I O ' n » ' v X ‘ I « ' • , ,