East Aurora High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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in eng and pzczctice Classes in social adjustments are concerned with personal and community problems. Stu- dents choose their own topics, work out the im- portant questions involved, and then proceed to get the needed information for class presenta- tion. L. Nally, P. Benson, C. Baker, Cherwin are discussing ways in which high school stu- dents can prepare for successful home member- ship. Lnglish classes emphasize the communication skills-reading, writing, speaking, listening. L. Cooper, W. Holmes, L. Glossop, and E. Mueller are recording their voices to learn their speech faults. To encourage reading, D. jeske, K. Edmeier, W. Chally, and C. Mueller are dis- playing book jackets and new books from the library during Book Week. In addition to studying the history of the United States, the American history classes study and discuss current events and social problems of the present time. Shown indicating on the map and on the globe the location of japan, the country being discussed in class, are D. Archer, C. Baum, R. Leifheit, and R. Eggestein.

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MILDRED COMET Secretary to Dr. VI. W. Gates ELAINE P. CONRAD Otlice Assistant BEVERLY MEACHAM Otlice Assistant , GARRETA NELSON - Switchboard Operator EDNA M. ROLLINS Secretary of the Board of Education Secretary to Supt, K. D. Walldcm 'R With microscopes, models, and live speci- mens, students of biology learn about living organisms. The study of plants and animals is a popular subject around East High, per- haps because of the students' interest in the gruesome task of dissection. R. Glossop, R. Woodword, and D. Walush are intrigued by the microscopic world as seen through the magnifying lenses. The commercial program provides stu- dents interested in secretarial work an op- portunity to acquaint themselves with the business Held. Girls in advanced stenography are instructed in the various office machines. A. Blank is shown at the files, J. Cherwin, J. Carter, J. johnson at comptometers, and M. Sohan at the dictaphone.

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A stitch in time will save many dollars for girls who learn the art of converting a few yards of cloth into the new look. In the home economics depart- ment, the girls also learn how to plan and cook nutritious meals. M. Duindie, C. Benter, H. Todas, J. Schosseler, and S. Fourmont are executing the various phases of tailoring. R. Hanson, C. Douglas, C. Frisch, and C. Morey, advanced Spanish students, are shown discussing in Spanish their day's assignment. These daily group discussions, as they are carried on completely in Spanish, aid the student in ob- taining a practical speaking knowledge as well as a grammatical knowledge of the language. 21 NK ,ftflxfvif v-45 f rx A .iii-ci' Every year the art classes exhibit examples of the projects completed during that year. Not only pictures are displayed but also clay and plaster models, toys, ornamental jewel boxes, and cloth woven by students. F. Moore, F. Miksa, W. Olson, D. Lussky, and R. Hanson. members of the music survey class, are shown listening to a recorded sym- phony and following the score with sheet music. This theory course teaches students the analysis and appreciation of music. The music depart- ment also offers opportunities for the expression of musical talents, both instrumental and vocal.