Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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= The RF Fe-S-P PHYSIOLOGY Y P HYGIE.'NE, Among the new courses added this year was that in Physiology and Hygiene. Little time was spent in the actual study of Physiology. Hygiene and Sanitation, being given the major consideration. The text used was Hough and Sedg-wicks Elements of Hygiene and Sanitation. However, the work was not confined to the text alone. Many outside reports were given on practical subjects. A special feature of the work was the designing and furnishing of a house on a sanitary basis, by each pupil. The study of the text was considered under three divisions. Personal Hygiene. Domestic Hygiene and Sanitation, and Public Hygiene and Sanitation. The course has proved one of the most interesting and practical in the entire curriculum. Ij’UBLK SPEAKING The department of Public Speaking, which was introduced last year, has been amplified by the addition of a much more complete text. Robinson’s Effective Public Speaking. The object of this course is to develop effective speech. Incidentally, the student is lead to improve his general mental habits. He is trained to systematic reading, research and thought. Hut the student’s attention is directed primarily to the organization and delivery of sj eeches. One semester of this work is offered and may be substituted for 12A English, or taken in addition to it. 22

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The hi-o-r7e- z-r-) The study of civics gives to the pupil a knowledge of the leading facts concerning the organization and activities of national, state and local government in the United States. Great emphasis is given to what may be called dynamics of government, that is. its actual workings, as contradistinguished from organization. Likewise special stress is laid upon the activities and methods of political parties, party conventions, primaries, the conduct of political campaigns, the regulation of campaign methods, and the like. One semester of this work is required for graduation and is usually taken in the senior year. The text book used is Garner's Government in the United States. This is a most interesting line of work taken in connection with Civics. Each pupil is required to write his vocational survey and read it before the class. Thus he becomes interested in some line of work that he wishes to take up on leaving school. This prevents the boy or girl from completing his high school work without giving any thought to the course he will pursue in the future. This year a general survey has been taken of the industries of the city. The number of employees and the requirements for the various trades were enumerated. These facts have been compiled and kept for future reference. This line of work besides being very interesting. is one of the most valuable in the school. ra B.h.s ira 21

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The H-orce-G-i cooking c', 4 k MISS NOKINK EVANS. This is the second year that the science of cooking has been taught. The purpose of this detriment is to give each girl a practical knowledge of cookery which will enable her to prepare a substantial meal successfully. Not only is the art of cooking taught but the practice of economy is also emphasized. Three days of each week are devoted to practical work and the remaining two. to written work and recitations. Mousekeeiiers are ap| ointed each week to take care of the kitchen and thus they gain a great deal of useful experience. j=» lt 23