Dekalb High School - Kalibre Yearbook (Dekalb, IL)

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SON WAS GRADUATED IN JUNE 1920. . . . MISS ELLA L. DUNBAR WAS THE l l E. O. Hoppe Mr. O. I. Leach Miss Dorothy Stockey Mr. XV. T. Emery E dna XVolf MATHEMATICS Mathematics is a very essential part of a school curriculum. Without mathematics our civiliza- tion would undoubtedly collapse. Mathematics is the backbone of the theory of electricity, steam, and several materials essential to our comfort in living. Mathematics is taught to develop an apprecia- tion of its contributions to science and inventions. In the study of it neatness, accuracy, and ability to work independently are developed. The stu- dent learns to analyze, to discriminate between right and wrong, to right- the wrong and to apply the right. One of the most important benefits derived is that of reasoning logically and straightly. Mathematics is a subject to be understood and not memorized. To understand the theory of problems is much better than to memorize and not comprehend clearly. Practice has a great part in learning to compute rapidly. To master mathe- matics the student must understand thoroughly the principle of the certain phase of mathematics which he is study- ing. The more important and valu- able result of the study of mathe- matics, other than the ones men- tioned, is the fact that it exempli- fies very clearly, simply, and typi- cally, trends of thought which are of the greatest importance to everyone. Some of the minor functions of mathematics are: for cultivating the habit of self-scrutiny and self-correction, in cultivating the power of con- centration, the use of a symbolic language and in the development of the imagination. Algebra is taken the first year. This is not an elective subject. All freshmen must talce algebra. Algebra is taught by Miss Edna Wolf, Miss Dorothy Stookey, Mr. E. O. Hoppe, Mr. W. T. Emery and Mr. O. I. Leach. Geometry is taken by sophomores. This too is an obligatory course. Geometry is taught by Miss Edna Wolf, Miss Dorothy Stoolcey, Mr. E. O. Hoppe and Mr. O. I. Leach. The advanced courses in mathematics which are offered are: advanced algebra, solid geometry trigonometry and commercial arithmetic. These advanced studies are one semester courses. These courses are really an eye opener to what can be done with mathematics. In advanced algebra and trigonometry a study is made of logarithms which are very essential to higher mathematics. In commercial arithmetic many short methods of addition, multiplication, division and subtraction are taught. Mr. E. O. Hoppe teaches trigonometry, solid geometry, and ad- vanced algebra. Miss Etta Larson teaches com- mercial arithmetic. THE COW PATH USED IN TAKING STOCK FROM TOWN TO WATER AT THE

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JANE ADDAMS GAVE THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS IN 1908 .... EVAR SWAN- FOREIGN LANGUAGES The foreign language department of D. T. H. S. offers to the student body a variety of the most useful languages usually given in any high school work. In our Latin work we get not only a broad cul- tural value, but also receive much training which will prove valuable in almost any branch of science. Miss Edith T. Wentworth has charge of the Latin work. We not only learn much Roman history, but we get a background or base to assist us in almost any branch of science which we care to enter. The romance languages and German are of practical value as well as cultural value. By tak- ing various languages a new field of literature, business, and science is opened to us. We sud- denly see unfolded before us the interlocking structure of many languages. We also see how many of our own words are slightly modified de- rivatives of European terms. Archaeology, advertising, army service, art dealer, banking, bookselling, communications, customs service, detective work, diplomacy, dra- matic art, dressmaking, engineering, exploration, foreign government work, medicine, nursing, radio announcer, scientific work and many others are fields where languages are of material help. In our school Spanish, German and French are taught by Miss Minnie Jones, Spanish by Miss Marguerite Carnalg and one class in French by Miss Irma Wittke. Miss Minnie Jones Miss Helen McDougall Mis, Cath HOME ECONOMICS Through the study of home economics gen- eral prosperity may be advanced. Much of the present aversion to household duties would vanish if women were more ade- quately prepared for them. Foods is one of the important studies taught in the home economics department. The in- fluence of food is inestimable for the very life of the individual depends upon his nourishment. Unless he has proper food he lacks the capacity for doing his work efliciently. Clothing requires thoughtful study and intelli- gent training. Clothing should not only protect but should be a pleasing, becoming style with color emphasizing individuality. The homemaking course deals with the home from the points of view of the relationship of the family group, home selection, furnishing, decora- tion, and home management. This department is directed by Miss Helen McDougall and Miss Catherine Dennis. Sk , TEACHER WAS JONATHAN STONE .... WEST LINCOLN HIGHWAY WAS Miss Edith Wenrwonh Missl Wttk

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FIRST DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL WHO GRADUATED A SENIOR CLASS. LIBRARY The students of DeKalb Township High School are very fortunate in attending a school so well equipped with such a modern library. Admittance to the library is gained by library passes issued by the instructors for open periods. Ir is under the supervision of Miss Irma Wittke. She has a number of pupils who are in- terested in library work to assist her. These pupils are taught valuable information concern- ing the library by Miss Wittke. The library provides collateral reading for all studies. Many hours are spent there searching for reference books, for material for reports and themes. It also affords pleasure in as much as it has so many attractive and worthwhile fiction books. This year the library is even more attractive as the Class of '33 left money to secure needed books. These books were selected by Miss Jeann Sohner, adviser of the Class of '33 and Miss Wittke. Among these books we have the recent works of leading authors and the classics which will always have their place in the library. The books are arranged on the shelves by the decimal system of classification. This simplifies the finding of books for pupils. Some of the most pleasant and valuable hours in D. T. H. S. are those which we spent in the library. Much valuable in- formation can be gained through the many in- teresting and educational magazines found in our library. These maga- zines give the students a splendid opportunity for reference and recrea- tional purposes. Miss Irma Wittke NIL E. H. Drew Niiss Lili Jh PHYSICAL EDUCATION One of the more popular courses is the exten- sive and varied physical education program car- ried out at D. T. H. S. Mr. Earl Drew is instructor of the boys' gym work. Four years of physical education work are required, unless the student is a participant in one of the major sports of the school. One of the most important things resulting from gym work, besides body building, is the spirit of co-operation instilled in the students. As health is of course the primary aim of these classes, only those activities which tend to build up health are offered. One day the students may engage in exercises, another in practicing the fundamentals of basket- ball, wrestling, volleyball or boxing, thus we see the student gains a playing knowledge of several different sports, all of which are healthful. Girls' gym work is directed by Miss Lillian Johnson, who has charge of all the girls' classes. Here the requirements are the same as in the boys' department, namely, four years of work, two days a week, one in swimming, the other in the gym. Besides such sports as basketball, volleyball, and indoor baseball, games, stunts and various forms of dances are included in the girls' gym room. As with the boys' department, here again, teamwork and good sportsmanship are the high- est aims of the course. KISHWAUKEE .... THE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED AT A