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

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study of the progress of nations from the Reformation to the present day. The fa- mous Napoleon is one of the chief char- acters emphasized. Miss Cillmertson directs this study with vim, So the Progress of Nations is no longer dim. American History is the only one of the Social Sciences that is required for gradu- ation. The others are electives, to be used to constitute or to complete majors. The first semester of this subject presents a picture of the people of the United States from the discovery of America through the forms of government that existed until the close of the Civil War. Miss Yahr, who frequently admonishes her pupils not to write on the desks, as well as Miss Nelson, are the leaders in this subject. ln 1402 Columbus sailed the deep, blue sea, Now the Misses Yahr and Nelson teach it to you and me. Miss Perkins is one of the most dis- tinguished looking personages in the MCas- tle on the Hill . Be on guard, oh, most honorable gum chewersl For if you are not. Miss Perkins will kindly present you with a goose eggwin other words, a zero -for the day's recitation. American His- tory Two is the representative study of Miss Perkins. lt includes a study of the Civil War, the reconstruction period which followed, and the causes and problems of the World War. Miss Perkins und pupils wage at mighty war, ll' their lessons uren't learned the night before. Civics is a study of our governments, federal. state. and local, their functions, oflicials. and elections, the departments such as legislative, executive, and judicial, and political parties. Also, the actual manner in which the government is man- aged, and the relation existing between citi- zens and the government. We can all be mayors or senators now, Because Gus Nelson has taught us how. Mr. Nelson, who frequently is quite sur- prised when you have your lessons learned, is the teacher of Civics. Sociology and current events of the day Are expounded by Mr. Dayton in an inter- esting way. Miss MrNcll Miss Lluypool y Mr. Li c'o nl 1 h y Miss Gilbertst Mr. Dayton

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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

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Mr. Hacker Mr. Hickman Mr. Vuris Mr. Baker Miss Blake Sociology consists of a study of the pres- ent day social conditions consisting of population, immigration, child labor, labor organizations, unemployment, crime, and many other problems dealing with the con- servation of life. This subject is being taught by Mr. Dayton, whose flashing smile is well-known to many paraders. Another vocation of this teacher is preaching. It is also customary for him to join love birds with the holy chains of matrimony. Economics is the study of man as a money maker and spender. It includes capital and labor, production, the ways of making a living economically by means of industries and professions, exchange, through banking, international money, dis- tribution, the sharing of the products of industry among the workers, labor organi- zations, and capital, and consumption, the actual use of the products. Coach Martin is the honorable overseer of this social science. lf in, licounomics your undivided attention you re giving, Mr. Martin will show you how to earn a living. The most individualistic person included in the Social Science Parade is the dynamic Mr. Backer. By means of his intellect and through his cooperation and guidance tl1e Maroon and White is made possible. He supervises two classes in Civics and one in Public Speaking. The course in debating is taught also by this man. Look! Here come the learned scientists. First we see Miss Blake. She, regularly, without fail, assigns questions each day to her Botany students. What a lot of time it takes to answer them! Botany is the science of plant life. lt includes a knowl- edge of the structure of life processes, classifications, and economic importance of plants. Zoology, which is studied either preced- ing or succeeding Botany, is the study of animal life, emphasizing external struc- tures and importance in an economical way. The facts obtained from the text book are illustrated by laboratory work on these animals. Miss Reid, the sweet, petite teacher, is often mistaken, especially by