Cheney High School - Pine Cone Yearbook (Cheney, WA)

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' The Classroom SOCIAL SCIENCE American History is concerned with the growth and development of American institutions. The hope is that it will aid in the interpreta- tion of our present day life 3 that it will inspire students with a greater respect for American institutionsg that it will stimulate them as cit- izens to work out their problems in a way that will insure the preser- vation of the noblest and best American life. 0 i World history explains how our modern world came to be what it is today. In it are to be found the immediate origins of the eco- nomic and political structure of today. Commercial Geography gives students the understanding of mark- eting, production, and the interchange of commodities among the var- ious countries. The study is carried out on an economic and social background. MUSIC Music offers wonderful opportunities for students participating in it. One credit is received for one year's work in band, orchestra, and glee club. The department cooperates in the productions given during the year, which are appreciated by all. ART The Art classes this year have done a great deal of creative art work. using a variety of mediums, such as oils, water-colors, pastels, charcoal, graphite, poster paints, and colored ink. INDUSTRIAL ARTS This department has courses in woodwork and drawing for both be- ginners and advanced students. They also make signs and booths for various school activities and perform some repair of school equipment. FARM SHOP This is a course designed to prepare boys to do the mechanical work which is found on a farm. It is a part of the vocational agriculture course, but it is available to others as an Industrial Arts subject. VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE The Future Farmers of America is the national organization of farm boys studying in the Smith-Hughes public high schools throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Hawaiian Islands. Achievement of the individual is made the basis for advancement from rank to rank in the F. F. A. chapter. There are 45 boys enrolled in the Blackhawk QCheneyl chapter of the F.F. A. COMMERCIAL The Commercial department offers two years of shorthand and typing. and one year of bookkeeping. Typing classes take care of the typing for all the departments of the school and for the various instructors. They also make dodgers, play programs, and many other special forms which are required throughout the year. - HOME ECONOMICS Home Economics is a study of the problems and management of every- day life in the home. The course of Related Arts is a study of home decorations and the betterment of self.

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The Classroom SCIENCE Chemistry: The main purpose of this department is to introduce the science of Chemistry in many phases. This year special experiments have been carried out. The members of the two classes worked in small groups, choosing an experiment in some field of chemistry. Qual- itative Analysis, another field of Inorganic Chemistry, was carried out by both classes. Biology teaches one to observe accurately and develops the ability to think and reason correctly. It is the science of organic things. Physics is most useful in many practical applications. In the high school physics course an attempt is made to give each student an under- standing and appreciation of the physical world through the study of heat, light, mechanics, and electricity. ENGLISH At least three years of English are required for graduation. Junior English may be substituted by a course in speech or two years of foreign language. Sophomore English is the study of various types of American Lit- erature and includes the foremost American writers and their repre- sentative literary masterpieces. Junior English is a survey of World Literature and a study of the fundamentals for everyday usage. Senior English course of study for the first semester is functional English, based on the High School Handbook of Composition by Wooley, Scott and Tressler. The second semester is a survey of Eng- glish Literature with emphasis on Elizabethan writers, the Victorian period, and Modern American and English writers. Oral English: A semester of Oral English is required of all stu- dents before graduation. In special cases, a year's work in Speech may be obtained. Actual practice in speaking and interpretation is obtained, as well as training of the voice, a knowledge of the modern stage, and a brief history of drama. Journalism is a course in the study of newswriting. The main activity consists of editing the Blackhawk every other week. Actual experience is gained in writing news articles, editorials, and mimeo- graph work. MATHEMATICS Algebra, geometry, and advanced mathematics are the different branches offered in the high school this year. I ATIN Two years of Latin is offered in our curriculum. Latin or some other foreign language is an entrance requirement to most colleges. Latin helps to develop the mind, and aids in learning other languages. DEBATE Debate is offered for all high school students, and may be taken all three years, if desired. The cross-question, two-member, team -method is employed as well as the traditional three-person team debating, both practice and contest. '