Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Page 11 text:

FOOTPRINTS ♦ - ♦ Co urses of Study The ordinary student enters high school with no definite idea of what his life work is to be. During the first two years he follows a definite course, outlined by the faculty. Then, after completing these two years, he should have decided on the course he wishes to pursue and chooses his subjects accordingly. For graduation, 16 units are required. English and Literature Department The two principal aims of an English course in high school are first, to acquire more skill in reading ability, and secondly, to improve the use of correct and enlarged expression. 1 he latter aim is a continuation of the work carried on in the grades in a more advanced and detailed manner in the freshman class. An appreciation of literature is mstilled by the study of “Silas Marner”, “Idylls of the King , and “Ivanhoe . I he sophomore course consists of the application of the gramatical principles into practical use, tech- nically called Rhetoric. “ Three Narrative Poems”, “The Merchant of enice , and “A lale of 1 wo Cities” are studied during this year with the added appreciation for proper rhetoric. Although the first aim has already been touched upon in the fresh- men and sophomore courses, increased emphasis is placed upon this phase of English during the Junior and Senior years, plus a brief sum- 111 iry of gram n ir review. American and English Literature are studied alternately and the pupils are given the choice of each or both. Each course includes the study of the prominent authors, their lives, works and the period in which they wrote. These courses cover vari- ous types of writings such as poetry, dramas, essays, oratory, fiction, biography and short story. Thus we expect that any student who has completed either the three or four year’s work in English should be properly qualified to take his place in society or continue his endeavors in institutions of higher learning. Social Sc iences Our social studies courses are divided into four main divisions. Our Freshmen start with Ancient and Medieval History. This is the story of man’s achievements in the past and is both fascinating and beneficial. Both ancient and medieval history afford ample opportun- ity for students not only to learn to respect and honor ancient peoples for their discoveries, but also to make some of the lessons learned bv them their own. 1 he Sophomores in Modern History study the old world with the Page Seven

Page 10 text:

FOOTPRINTS ♦- Charles Veldhuis, M. A. “Logie i« Logic” Superintendent History (ierman Debating Hoys (Slee Club Hope College Cniversity of Micliignn Evangeline Grooters, A. B. “Words are meaningless unless properly strung to- gether.” Latin English Hope College Glenn Fynewever. A. B. “He is a gentleman upon whom we build an absolute trust.” Science 11 istory Seouting Advisor of Sophomore ('lass Calvin College Jeanette VanderNaald. A. B. “The reason firm, the temperate will. Endurance, foresight, strength and skill.” Social Sciences Hirls Glee Club Hope College Advisor of Freshman ('lass Helen Sorr. B. S. “Teachers will Is friends if we only let them.” Commercial Advisor of Junior Class 411 Club Western State Teachers College Willard DeJonge. A. B. “A lioy, a man, a jolly good fellow.” .Mathematic's Seal Scouting Advisor of Senior Class Advisn of Annual IV T. A. President Hope College Agnes Wilson, A. B. “A willing hel|K»r and an excellent friend.” German Public Speaking Pe Initiation and Oratory St:.nip Club Jouinaiisin Cnivcisitx of Michigan Raymond VanRaalte, A. B, “No star ever rose and set without influence somewhere” Science Hope College Athletics Page Six

Page 12 text:

-----------------FOOTPRINTS----------------------------♦ chief object of learning national developments and the influence on their neighbors. American history is studied by the Juniors, relating our past his- tory to our present government, tariff, banking, foreign relationships and political partv development. The Seniors spend the first semester on Civics, w hich consists of development and w'orkings of present day I . S. government, w ith a study of current news topics. The second semester is devoted to Eco- nomics, with its labor problems and business principles paralleled w ith current news. Science Department Three courses are offered, general science, chemistry and physics. General science given in the Freshman year includes a general knowledge of the various sciences, such as agriculture, astronomy, bi- ologv, chemistry, physiology, physics and zoology. 1 hroughout the ve ir various demonstrations or experiments am performed, usually by the instructor, in connection with the lessons. 1 his course is intended to be leading stone to physics and chemistry and not for a pupil to gain a vast amount of knowledge of each sub-division in one vear’s time. Chemistrv and physics are taken during the junior and senior vears for ihose students who wish to follow the academic course of study. Chemistry deals with the composition and changes in form of matter. Chemistry is verv closely associated to hie and industry and is found in connection with other forms of science. Students are re- quired to perform experiments every week verifying the laws and changes in matter given in the lessons. Physics deals with the physical form of matter and energy. The subject is sub-divided into mechanics, heat, sound, light and electric- ity. As in chemistry, the students work in the laboratory to verify laws and conditions with each lesson. The practical knowledge of physics is discussed which can be used directly in life. Mathematics Department The purpose of the study of mathematics in high school is to broaden the reasoning powers of the high school student. Besides be- ing useful as a diciplinary subject, mathematics is the foundation study of many professions. The engineer, aviator, chemist, carpenter, machinist, astronomer and navigator have each found mathematics necessary in his work. Geometric principles are used continually in architectural designing, dentistry, as well as the various arts. Our school offers three years of mathematics. Algebra is taught the first year to all students. It develops the power to represent quan- titative relationships by formulas and equations, also the reasoning ability to solve such equations. Plane Geometry is required the see- page Eight