Classical High School - Caduceus Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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Greek and Latin Classical High School is one of the few public schools in America which offer a course in Greek. The language is chosen as an elec- tive in the sophomore year and is generally pursued throughout the remaining two years. As in the Latin course, grammar composition and vocabulary are stressed in the first year. The student in the second year becomes ac- quainted with Xenophon's Anabasis, the story of the valiant Ten Thousand Greeks. This corresponds in the Latin course to the trans- lation of Caesar's Gallic XVCIFS. Finally in the last year, the pupils read Homer's Iliad, the story of the Trojan War. At the present time Miss Ida lVl. Nichols is the only instructor in the language. In addition to the regular course she sponsors a Greek Honors Class in which she arranges for principal parts and synopsis matches, and Information Please programs. This year the class translated the Greek version of Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh. A minimum two-year course in Latin is a requirement for graduation, although most students. however, become increasingly inter- ested in the translation of Latin stories and poetry each succeeding year, and arrange their course so as to continue the language for four years. The freshman is introduced to the fundamentals of grammar, and is thoroughly drilled in declension. conjugation, and vocab- ulary. In the second year he is ready for the study of Caesar's Gallic Wars. When power in translation has been secured, instruction in grammar and in composition supplement the course. The student at the conclusion of four years has not only a thorough under- standing of the Latin language but also a knowledge of the habits, customs and life of ancient Rome. A weekly honor class in Latin for especially good students was inaugurated five years ago by the principal, Mr. Paine. Students main- taining a mark of A or B in their regular courses are eligible for admission. The class concentrates on composition and on the translation of selections of Latin authors, all of which is aimed toward preparation for college. New points of grammar and syntax and forgotten vocabulary are recorded on a series of cards which constitute the brief as- signment for the following meeting. This honor division is not included in regular class work, but is entirely voluntary on the part of the student. A Sophomore honor class is conducted in a somewhat similar manner by Miss Sherman. who presents her pupils with a preliminary honor certificate at the end of the term. Mr. Paine's Honor Class is shown above. CADUCEUS, 1941

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Mathematics The Mathematics Department of Classical High School is designed to train pupils to think logically, to prepare them for an en- gineering career, and to provide them with a basis for further study of the sciences. Miss Elizabeth G. Hoyt was the first head of the Mathematics Department. Through her guidance and that of her successor, Miss Flora M. Cotton, the department maintains a comprehensive college preparatory course which prides itself in its thoroughness. The freshman studies algebraic fundamen- tals and learns to solve simple problems and equations. In his sophomore year the student proceeds to a more advanced branch of algebra. This portion of the course includes harder problems, quadratics, trinomial factoring, graphs, plane trigonometry, and logarithmic calculation. Having completed his study of elementary and intermediate algebra, the junior under- takes the study of plane geometry. This branch of mathematics covers triangles, poly- gons, parallels, construction and loci prob- CADUCEUS, 1941 lems. Judging from the number of Classical students who have Won college entrance premiums in geometry and algebra, one might say that not a few have found a royal, if not golden, road to geometry. The senior reviews all mathematics as a requirement for graduation. This course called review math has proved invaluable to many students by refreshing their minds with algebra and geometry so that they may succeed on College Entrance Examinations. An elective eight o'clock class in solid geom- etry and trigonometry under Miss Mabel I. Osborne is offered to good students. Many pupils who plan to study engineering elect this Nearly bird class. The picture above is of Miss Cotton's mathematics honor class. Honor classes are conducted for better students in mathematics as in Latin and Greek. Miss Cotton spon- sors the senior class, and Miss DeMagistris the junior one. Mr. McGlinchey also con- ducts an honor class for sophomores.