Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

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MR. CHARLES HARNED M. M. E. , Vandercook mf? College of Music, Chicago, ' Illinois, Music Appreciation, High School Band Director. Each morning the band serenades the MUSIC DEPARTMENT English classes upstairs. The aim of the Music Department is to teach the students the fundamentals of producing good music while achieving enjoyment. Students taking band instruments are placed either in the third period band or the advanced band which meets during the first period. This advanced band drills daily during football season to perform at the home games and lead the town and school parades. A music appreciation course is new to B. H. S. this year. For the first time in Belvidere High School the Vocal Music Department has six choruses. The first hour chorus is a mixed one consisting of fresh- men students. During second hour, a chorus of freshmen girls meet. The fourth hour chorus, which is known as the Sweet Sixteen has the top sixteen voices in all the choruses singing. The fifth hour chorus is composed entirely of sophomore girls. Sixth hour chorus is made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The last hour of a BHS school day has upperclass girls in chorus. Music, maestro, please! Music appreciation class learns about the bassoon. midi. MRS. MARGARET REEVES B. A., Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, Iowag Vocal Music. P09015

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MISS ALICE ENTWHISTLE M. A. . University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois: Algebra Ig General Math, Sophomore Class Advisorg B. H. S. Activity Bookkeeper. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT One year of mathematics is required for graduation from Belvidere High School. An algebra aptitude test is given to eighth grade students in the spring. All students who do not make a sufficiently high score on that test are placed in general mathematics. This course is designed to help students with their quantitative problems in every day living and to give them a preview of algebra and geometry. Algebra I and plane geometry are suggested courses for anyone going to college. Algebra I is designed to develop the concept of symbolism and general number. Plane geometry stresses the concept of proof and applies arithmetic and algebra to two-dimensional space. Advanced algebra, trigonometry, and solid geometry are offered for those interested in careers in science, en- gineering, and mathematics. Students going into these fields find it a distinct advantage to enter college or tech- nical schools with a good mathematical background. Stu- dents who leave high school to enter industry find that advanced algebra and trigonometry are big factors for success. Remember the good old days of 26-2. MRS. ELIZABETH HARRISON M. A. - University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: Algebra Ig Geometry: Advanced Algebra: Trigo- nometryg Solid Geometry, Freshman Class Advisor. BHS students do their own work. MISS VANESSA WERTH M. A. . Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, Girls' Physical Educationg General Math, Pep Club Advisor: G. A. A. Advisor. Plllle I4

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MRS. RUTH BROWN B. S. , Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinoisg Typing Ig Shorthand II. l , Some strokes are easy to make, COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT but what CIb0Ul' l'l'Ie others, Marcia? Courses offered include two years of typing and shorthand and one year of bookkeeping and office practice. The aim of the department is to meet the needs of the students. It is the hope of the department that every stu- dent will take at least one year of typing as it will be useful to him in his personal life, in his college work, and in a professional way. Since a thorough mastery of shorthand is nec- essary to a good secretary, students taking short- hand are trained in dictation and transcribing the material into letters which their employers will be proud to sign. In bookkeeping the basic principles of account- ing, which a student can apply to any type of business, are studied. Italsoserves as o basis for higher account- ing in colleges and universities. An office practice course has been introduced this year. Those taking advanced shorthand and typing are eligible for this class. Various office machines are I Studied throughout the year, as well as business corre- Spondence and composition of letters. Office preefgee girls gegn experience through the use of different machines. DR. DARREL DIGGINS B. E. , Whitewater State College, Whitewater, Wisconsin, Typing lp Bookkeepingg Bookstore Manager. MRS. DORIS DIGGINS B. E. , Whitewater State College, Whitewater, Wisconsing Typing I, IIg Shorthandg Office Practice. Page I6