Dekalb High School - Kalibre Yearbook (Dekalb, IL)

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SCIENCE AND ART WERE INTRODUCED TO THE HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM. lNlr. XV. T. Emery Nlr. T. Moss Mr. XV. H, Beaumont NIL W' O SCIENCE The courses of natural and physical sciences give the student an understanding of the im- portance of scientific knowledge as well as a comprehension of the composition of different materials in our environment. It teaches the pupil to know and appreciate the importance of science in our everyday life, the relationship of materials to each other and the effect produced when mixed or blended. Mr. W. T. Emery directs our chemistry depart- ment. Chemistry is offered to juniors and seniors. The laboratory is used twice weekly by each class. The pupil in the laboratory is able to experiment and thus to see and experience some of the marvels of science. In Mr. Emery's chemistry classes projects and posters are made by the pupils after experimental work. Physics, which is a study of mechanics, light, heat, electricity and sound is under the direction of Mr. W. H. Beaumont. The purpose of the course is to enlighten the student in the held of natural laws. Mr. Beaumont's classes study many interesting projects. Some of the more important are moving pictures, magnetism and electric motors. General Science is taken by freshmen. Its aims are many. It broadens the pupils' knowl- edge of the body, and of elementary law necessary to the welfare of the individual and community. In class there are experiments with different ma- terials. From the experiments are evolved the reasons for the certain reaction, the conclusion and the practical application. Mr. T. Moss and Mr. W. H. Beaumont are the general science instructors. Mr. Moss takes each of his classes out on trips to factories, for instance, the American Steel Company and the Wurlitzer Piano Factory. A trip to the disposal plant is one which supplies valuable information for the pupil to acquire. Mr. W. S. Oberlin instructs the biology course which intends to acquaint the pupil with animal and plant life together with the further study of the human body. Here observation is neces- sary on the part of the pupil. During the course some time is devoted to projects. This is a devia- tion from the textbook study and proves interest- ing as well as valuable. The student selects his own subject on which to make his project and gathers pictures and material pertaining to it. This gives the pupil an abundance of knowledge about the subject upon which he chooses to write. Posters are made portraying some partic- ular subject and explaining about it in order that it may be comprehended by the rest of the class. KNOWN AS COLTONVILLE .... THE FIRST SETTLERS OF DE KALB TOWNSHIP WERE

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E M- de Greeley X, ff M B th Rutledge BAND WON FIRST PLACE IN THE STATE CONTEST IN 1931 .... DOMESTIC fl l CUIUYUHUIS Nllws Ellvndore Lampton Miss Dorothy Barclwell M L C C l' r. . ,. .0 vln ENGLISH Today a department of English is of more vital importance than it has ever been. Economically, the man or woman who would be successful in any chosen profession must be able to use his language effectively so that those who listen or read the material which he has spoken or written will understand more readily what he desires. English is of utmost importance for the future career of youth. This is exemplified in leaders in any type of work as in finance, commerce or industry. It is neces- sary for the leader to be able to skilfully use oral language. One of the objectives of the Eng- lish department is to teach the stu- dent to express himself clearly and to acquire such a knowledge that he can understand correctly what others say. l Another objective is the use of good grammar. The student is familiarized with using the correct form so that it will enable him to use the proper grammatical forms naturally. An additional phase of the de- partment of English is to train in- telligent youth to become workmen in the art of good writing. Success depends largely on the pupil's own energy and interest. One of the problems is to find which phases of thought and experience de- serve expression. It may be just a character study of some person known about the home town, some foreign quarter or, perhaps, the heroism of some one. In the study of English the student is read- ing some of the most famous works of liter- ature from the earliest time to the present day. In this process of studying the student at- tains a greater appreciation for the author's slcill in the mastery of the English language, and like- wise acquires a taste for reading the best literature. The study of American literature as an elective is needed to present the ideals of American life for no literature can take the place of ours. Our literature is characteristically developed and thus conveys a message of its own to the world in the changed environment and the varying problems and ideals of American life. Three years of English are requiredg a fourth in American literature is optional. This depart- ment is very capably and successfully conducted by the following instructors: Miss Ellendore Lampton, Miss Dorothy Bordwell, Miss Charlotte Cummings, Miss Gertrude Greeley, Mrs. Bertha Rutledge and Mr. L. C. Colvin. MENT IN DEKALB TOWNSHIP WAS MADE ON SECTION ONE, COMMONLY

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SEPTEMBER, 1908 .... CONVOCATIONS WERE FORMERLY CALLED GENERAL M. Furr Mr. J. H. Trees VOCATIONS Courses continuing throughout three years in the industrial arts department are offered at our school. The first year manual training, to- gether with mechanical drawing, is taken. The second year printing is available while the third year auto mechanics is offered. Manual training and mechanical drawing teach the students to handle and understand the use of tools needed for such work. Several things are made by the student during the year such as chairs, tables, desks and cedar chests. In planning and working out these products with his own initiative the student develops confidence to work on larger things in life. At the same time he ex- periences failures and successes. The pupil learns to correct mistakes and at least to bring out a fin- ished product of which he is proud. Self-reliance is an important trait developed by industrial arts. Each year an exhibit is held at a P. T. A. meeting at which time is shown the best work produced by the boys throughout the year. The manual training room takes on the aspect of a furniture store at this time. The subject is taught by Mr. Ralph Wilson and Mr. James H. Trees. Two years of manual training are offered. Printing acquaints the pupil with the principles of typography. During the year the class pro- vides forms of all sorts for school use. Tickets and programs for dances are set up and printed by the classes, as well as posters for advertising. Printing teaches the student the essentials of bal- ance and the art of composing. It also requires a marked degree of accuracy. Mr. Paul Winters teaches the printing classes. Auto mechanics is under the supervision of Mr. james Trees. Auto mechanics is offered to ac- quaint the pupil with the technical knowledge of the automobile and also to stimulate an interest in it as well as to bring out the importance and value of automobiles. During the course, ma- chines in the auto mechanics room are thoroughly gone over and adjusted. The student learns the correct methods of care and repair of automobiles. Vocational agriculture is an important part of our curriculum. This department is an unusually successful one. Several banners are won each year for the school through the judging teams. Three years of agriculture is offered. The whole course is under the supervision of Mr. Paul Furr. The objectives of vocational agriculture are: To create a love of country life, to prepare students for cultivation and disposal of agricultural pro- ducts, and to encourage recreational and edu- cational activities in vocational agriculture. The freshmen make a thorough study of the soil and crops. Experimenting with the different soils and learning to discriminate between rich and poor soils is part of the work. The sophomores study animal husbandry. Contests of judging animals make this interesting. The juniors and seniors spend the year studying poultry and dairying. This is a valuable course for any boy planning to be a farmer. Nlr. R. L. Wilson hir. P. J. Winters JOHN B. COLLINS AND NORMAN G. MOORE .... IN 1874 J. F. GLIDDEN RECEIVED