East High School - Eastonian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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EASTONIAN 1935 DEPARTMENTS The modern high school must consider two types of students: Those who will continue their education in college, and those who must enter the busi- ness world after graduation from high school. The subjects offered at East, therefore, are both college preparatory and vocational. At the same time the fact is not lost sight of that a high school education should enrich one's present living. In other words, the high school curriculum attempts the great task of developing a well-rounded personality and preparing the student for future activities. Our own English language is probably taught and studied more extensively than any other subject in the school course. No amount of other learning can atone for poor preparation in this one subject, therefore East High attempts to build a firm foundation upon which to support all other branches of study. Mathematics, a study whose importance was recognized even as early as the time of the early Egyptians in the solving of their practical problems, holds a prominent place in the curriculum. The ever-laboring teachers of this subject attempt not only to prepare the students to combat mathematical problems but also to train their minds in general alertness, accuracy, and methods of thinking. As the nations come more into contact, knit by advancing methods of com- munication and transportation, it is becoming a business necessity instead of a social achievement to be able to interpret the various languages. Both Latin and Spanish, the only languages taught this year, have an unquestion- able importance in the present day world, the one because of its use in the professions, as well as that foundation it gives for modern languages, the other because of the ever growing importance in world business of South America, Mexico, and other Spanish speaking countries. By teaching today's youth the story of past civilizations the teachers of the social sciences play an important part in preparing the next generation to carry forward civilization's torch, avoiding pitfalls and obstacles that lay before their fathers, and striding forward with greater courage and confidence, Business, social life, indeed the very framework of civilization is founded upon science. With the first appearance of scientific subjects began civiliza- tion itself and the advances of the two have been parallel throughout their development. This course offers unlimited opportunities for young Pasteurs and Curies. Because of the large number of high school graduates who must plunge immediately from high school into the business world, it is imperative that some sort of training in business methods be given them. The fundamentals of such commercial training are taught by the commerce department of East. The study of practical arts-woodwork, metal work, drafting, cooking, and sewing-has ct lasting and easily recognized value. Besides preparing students for a permanent career in this field, these subjects may constantly be applied to needs of the home. Music, art, dramatics are essential to the full enjoyment of life. While many students have found the beginning of a life career in these high school courses, those, also, who do not expect to follow the arts as a profession will find that these subjects round off the entire education with a culture valuable in later walks of life. The work of the B. O. T. C. and athletics departments recognizes the fact that physical well-being is a prime necessity for work of any nature. lt is the work of these departments to build the bodies of students physically in order that their mental ability may be unhampered. 'f13l

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11935 EASTUNRAN Mr. IOHN Rf. WAHLSTEDT Vice-Principal To the Seniors: A sincere farewell to you. It has been a genuine pleasure to have known you these four yearsg and l am hopeful that your graduation does not end this friendship. Good luck and best wishes to you as you continue your journey. To the Underclassmen: I regret that it has been impossible to become more personally acquainted with each ot you during the past year, but l arn looking forward to your return when l shall strive to know each ot you better. Sincerely yours, IOHN R. WAHLSTEDT l12l

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11935 IEASTONIIAN MISS MINNIE BAKER MISS CECILE BURTON MISS MABEL M. COBB Commerce Speech, Drcxmoltics Commerce MISS VEE FLINN MISS PEARL IENKINS MISS VIRGINIA A. Mczthemcltics Hisiory MCCLURE Latin, Civics MR. LYNNE C. MONROE MISS GENEVIEVE A. MR. BAIRD PARKS Industrial Arts NOWLIN Mcxthemcriics, Commerce Foods E141