Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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EXPLANATION----Concluded COURSE IN SCIENCE Because of their relation to every day life, the so-called science studies are more popular with the people and have a stronger advocacy among’ educators than any time in the past. Today science means related facts sustained by laboratory experiments, and above all, a practical application of these facts; chemistry to botany, and the principles of chemistry, bot- any and physical and commercial geography to agriculture and its related subjects, and these with physics to the manufactures and inventions. Sci- ence in the High School begins in the first year with the study of botany, physical and commercial geography, and industrial arts. During the sec- ond year a course in agriculture and home economies is given for those who elect either the scientific or vocational course. Chemistry and horticulture is given in the third year, and physics in the fourth year. Most of these are experimental subjects and are taught by experiments and illustrations. All students in the science work are required to keep laboratory note books in which the experiments are written up and illustrated. COURSE IN COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS. There is perhaps no course so practical; no kranch of education within the reach of the masses, more productive of beneficial results, or so well ealculated to impress upon the youthful mind the importance of system, accuracy, and accountability in the affairs of life, as the study of Book- keeping. Aside from its value as a means of recodring daily business transactions, it will rank in the scale of studies designed to prepare the young for the active duties of life. Physical and commercial geography is given in the first year; commercial English and commercial arithmetic in the third year; and a year’s work in book-keeping in the fourth year. COURSE IN MANUAL AND DOMESTIC SCIENCE, Manual training has long been considered the most important factor in primary education, and there is no question now as to its value in all education. Manual training leads to activity and expression of ideas for the sake of others and tends to altruism rather than selfishness. It is possible for the mind to indulge in false logic, but when the hand works falsely it produces a misfit and its construction gives the lie to its maker in unmistakable terms. This branch of study demands and deserves a place in every well-balanced course of study. Provision has been made to offer this work in the Auburn High School, as outlined by the Indiana Law on thernew vocational work. It will consist of shop work and mechanical drawing. Domestic science education, as defined hy the Indiana law, means that form of vocational education which ‘“‘fits for occupations connected with the household.’’ The aim of all this work will be to give practical help in solving the problems connected with the household, to train for scientific home making. We are coming to believe that the school work which stops in the school room is inadequate; that children should be sent home from school to be home helpers; that they should be taught that, home making is a profession requiring training just as truly as does that of the doctor or lawyer. They should learn that there is a right way of preparing food so that it may serve its purpose of nourishment economically; that there is such a thing as economy and suitability in the purchase and making of a dress; that there is a right way and a wrong way of decorating and fur- nishing a home. A kitchen will be provided for the instruction in do- mesti-cscience and course in home enonomics will be given. COURSE IN MUSIC AND DRAWING. For several years the sentiment for the teaching of music and drawing as a regular subject of study has been steadily growing. In most of the leading ‘cities the work has been introduced, and has proved of great value as one’ of the principal culture studies, and has improved the general tone of the school very much. Among high school students, there can be a great deal of chorus work. The correlation of music and drawing with other branches of educational work is the only basis upon which satisfactory re- sults can be obtained. The work in music and drawing is in charge of a competent Supervisor and the special need of the students will be looked after.

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IN, JH, Se Cl) (CS) CE) tirls’ Glee Club (1) (2) (4) INs Tale Be OINS ES aE) By, JS Keay) (29) Captain of Girls’ B. B. (+) Vice president of Juniore (3) President of Seniors (4) Thesis—‘The American Fublie Li- brary.’”’ RACHEL B. PROVINES Lots of common sense has this lass; A valuable addition to our class.