Central High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (Sioux City, IA)

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and to face their problems with realism. During this semester, which is the last req- uisite in English, twelve weeks are spent in the study of Modern American and British Poetryi' and of uMilton's Minor Poems . Moreover there is again included a thorough review of grammar, and oral and written composition. Many English classes also subscribe to the weekly Scholastic , in an effort to keep in touch with contemporary life and letters. After completing the preceding seven courses, the youthful parader may go on with English in four branches-English Literature, American Literature, Speech, or Expression. English Literature, which is taught by Miss Jordan, is the study of the history of literature in England from its earliest beginning to the twentieth century. Stress is laid on the masterpieces of poetry and prose. American Literature offers a course in the study of American writings from Colonial times to the present day. Miss L. Greenen is the sole teacher in this course. The fundamentals of speech, including voice, language, action, and material are studied in Speech. Actual practice in speaking, under the direction of personable Mr. Hacker, is the most outstanding work undertaken during the semester, but de- bating and parliamentary law also form a part of this course. Many pupils choose the last elective, Expression, because it of- fers splendid practice in overcoming self- consciousness and in acting. The Expres- sion classes are under the able supervision of Miss Belt. The figure that we happen to spy last in the English Department is that of Miss Bagley, a jolly good scout. She would make a most entrancing actress if she were just given a break! The way in which she dramatizes for her gaping audience is re- markable, although most scandalous. But shh! That's supposed to be a deep, dark secret. Mathematics is the jig-saw puzzle for many paraders-try though they will. It seems that more individuals have dilliculty managing this subject than any other. Miss Thompson Miss Belt Miss Jordan ss Stcutcvi Miss Lytlc Qi A N D 34

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g. A N D 34 Mr. Ray Miss Bagley Miss L. Greencn Miss Hodge I The first subject which we shall review in our promenade through Central is that of English. English may, without doubt, be called the most important subject that is taught at this school, as it forms an ex- cellent basis for all the other subjects. In every type of course seven semesters of regular English are absolutely required of the student paraders before graduation is possible. The first and second semester of what was formerly High School English is now taught in the Junior Schools. Drill on grammar, punctuation, and sentence struc- ture is considered to some extent in all seven semesters, but this is especially stressed during the third semester. Miss Martin has been selected to represent this course because of her precise methods of teaching. If you want to gain information about the evils of smoking, enter a course under Mrs. Bereman, especially English Four. This course consists of a study of the four types of literature: poetry, drama, prose, and current literature. Miss Banks, with her welcoming uhellow, is also a typification of her fellow-teachers in this fourth semester, which includes a review of the figures of speech that are employed in the composing of oral and written themes. Miss Mourning, one of the favorite per- sonages in the parade, guides the knowl- edge in the fifth semester English. This offers a study of the technique of the short story, and Shakespeare's play, HHamlet',. HFolks, you're making too much noise, Miss Lewis remonstrates the garrulous creatures in her English Six class. Miss Lytle in contrast to Miss Lewis, advises her pupils to 'Arise and recite or to suffer the consequences. This English Six course includes the study of essays, argumentation, and biography. The usual feature of the periods taken for argumen- tation is in the form of classroom debates on a most glamorous subject-chain stores. Miss Hobbs is exemplary of the ideal of English Seven. This noble person pa- tiently challenges her pupils to be alert

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Mr. Marlin Mr. Nelson Miss Perkins Miss Nelson Miss Yah! Math may be offered as a major, but if not, the pupil must take two semesters, which constitute a minor. Geometry One and Two, required of all Sophomores, is the main subject taught by dark-haired Mr. Ray. This is a study of the properlies and relations of common geometric forms, such as the triangle, the parallelogram, and the circle. uThis is a course in logic reasoning, declares Miss Thompson to her Solid Ge- ometry classes. In Solid Geometry, one applies the principles of Plane Geometry to figures of three dimensions. Another favorite of this teacher is: HHow many think itis correct? How many think it isnit? Most of you don't think. Miss Sieuteville and Miss Hodge are representatives of Algebra Three and Four, respectively. The former subject consists of a further development of fundamental topics. The latter is a study of logarithms and principles. Advanced Arithmetic includes a rapid review of the fundamentals of arithmetic and the application of practice problems in which plane and solid geometry and advanced algebra are involved. Mr. Little- john is the sole teacher who assigns these problems. Miss Claypool, who is considered by many as 'Lsimply grandu, pounds Trigo- nometry into unresponsive brain cells. c'Trig consists of the study of the triangle. The course is divided into two parts, nu- merical trigonometry and analytical trigo- nometry. It sounds terrible. Right face! We shall now consider the Social Science Parade passing in review before us. This outstanding department, although rather dull and tiring at times, is elliciently led by Miss McNellis and her loyal subjects of General History One. This is a study of man in his earliest homes, and the story of the chief move- ments of civilization up through the Mid- dle Ages. Since Miss McNellis teaches History, Egypt, Greece, and Rome remain no mystery. General History Two, which is a con- tinuation of the first semester, includes a