Bakersfield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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ROW I, loft to right: Edward C. Well, M.A.; Jim Franclt, 8.A.; Raymond Buckle, B.S., Dept. Hoad. ROW II: William Goodban, M.A.; Lowell C. Notion, B.A.; Bruce C. Lonmarir, A.B. WStiXSL flOAAibbL. An introduction to the rudiments of chemistry and physics was but one of the tasks accomplished by the NATURAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT. Aside from these courses, which were meant to give students with scientific interest the necessary foundation for advanced studies, the Natural Science Department offered courses in botany and both college preparatory and vocational courses in biology. The aim of the department was not only to teach science but to stimulate an interest in, and an appreciation of science in all students. Due to the increasing number of jobs offered, more girls became interested this past year in mechanical drawinq, offered by the DRAWING DEPARTMENT. For those interested, four years of mechanical drawing was offered. One year was required for most math, science and shop majors, or to provide the groundwork for all pre-engineering students. During the year the department selected twelve top advanced students to enter the annual architectural competition sponsored by the Bakersfield Lodge of Eagles. ROW I, laft to right: Carfar Phair, A.B.; Sutton. B.S. ROW II: Sldnay Lang. M.A Virginia Grova . A.B.; Kathryn PaHon. B.S.; Gaorgla Arnold M.S.; Ban Dapt Haad; Virgil klrkpattlck, B.A.; Dal Van Whattlar, M.S.; Franct Fralar, M.A. 25

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 (JahisudL jihsipjotAjcttitifiA, The MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT was one of the few in the west that offered two plans to college preparatory students. A student was able to take either Algebra 9 and Geometry 10, or Algebra 9 and 10, Geometry II, Trigonometry and College Algebra. BHS was also one of the few schools in the area with any course in math beyond the traditional course of trigonometry. This was Algebra 12A, an advanced course offered future math, science, and engineering majors. Math teachers also sponsored on engineering assembly, which was held for all freshman and sophomore math classes, and featured talks given by local professional engineers. ROW I, left to right: Bernard lustig. A.B.; George Osborn, B.A.; Gladys Newman. B.A.; Edith McLean. B.A., Dept. Head; Mary Elisabeth Waggoner. A.B.; Wallace Johnson. M.S. ROW II: George Kyle A.B.; Robert Clark. 8.M.; Robert Coombs, M.A.; Margaret Meyer, B.A.; Robert Noaket. M.Ed.; Robert Janet. B.A.; Norman Nystrom, M.A.; James Keete. M.S. Distinguished alumni and community leaders gathered tor the dedication of the newly rehabilitated Warren Hall and the formal acceptance of the school teals, given by Bakersfield College, at the first annual Founders' Day ceremony.

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 ROW I. left fo right: Don Ceilde. A.B.; Ernett Dalbom, A.B.; Charlei Bainbridge, M.A.; Bill French. A.B., Dop Head; Donald Harriion, B.S. ROW II: Earl Sargent, M.S.: Stanley Andronik; Henry ffltter. Spec. Cred.; Duane Ander- on. M.S.; Jach Trout. M.S. QnAiAudtiovL cmdcL bsL The meetings of the BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT took place in the Boys' Gym Office every fourth Tuesday of every school month. In these sessions, departmental policies, activities and grading procedures were determined. Many sessions were on a workshop basis, with selected coaches demonstrating various techniques of the new programs of gymnastics, wrestling, handball and other sports for the benefit of the rest. Instructors stressed student health by daily shower checks, cleanliness of uniform and periodical locker inspection. Three new teachers, replacing those on leave, helped to carry out a program in the GIRLS' P.E. DEPARTMENT under a system of six-week units of activity rather than the previous nine-week system. This year there was increased emphasis on posture and body mechanics. There was also a reintroduction of games for recreation, such as ping-pong, croquet, shuffleboard. deck tennis and horseshoes. Interest in the Olympics inspired the addition of track and field events for girls in the spring curriculum. ROW I. I«lt fo right: Beverly Devil. B.A.; Betty Moehnke. B.S.; Phytlii Hullett, 8.S.; Jean Meimer, B.S. ROW II: Rachael Gilletpie. M.S.; Margo Robetky. M.A.. Dept. Head; De Ette Sargent, B.S.; Edly Day. B.A.; Marian locher, B.S.