East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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Bill Kingsley. Aurel VVormwood, glean Anderson, Fred Suhler- Students of this department pre- paring current topics. Social Science The Social Science Department olters the study of lVorld History, American History, Civics, and Economics. The student first familiarizes himself with the origin, growth. and tendencies of world development in World History. American History, a continuation of VVorld History, deals with a specialized topic-that of America. Here the student learns of his country-the policies, viewpoints, and organization. This subject aids the student in realizing the importance of intelligent citizenship. Civics deals entirely with the organization of our goyernment. livery student becomes a voting citizen within a short time after he has completed his high school education. 'lihis year the class not only studied from the text the process of voting. but at the time of the presidential elecion in November, put it into practice. There were student speakers representing the three major parties, for president and for governor. Registration, just as is carried on elsewhere, was required of every voter. Voting by ballot in the home room completed the dayls program. Economics is a study of mankind making a living. lt gives the student occasion to think for himself and realize some of the responsibilities of future life. Present day problems are analyzed. and the student taught to see them as a challenge to be met. A thorough study of the government of Aurora is effected to familiarize one with the organization of his town. Iiva Nfartens, bl. VV. Rosenbarger, Rowena Galbraith, C. I.. Allen, ,17., i. ...,. ':, .. .s iii? ' 1 f -i ie.-.f , .. ,ip . ., . .. il, .: - . -1 an ' i if ,I 4 F iii. will 2 ii la , i liar i W , fjiwgpg FWF, , if 3 ,F Y . 'ills . f' 4.1. i ljpffl ii Q 55,525 , is 5-.1 I . Wi lllilf . ,I tim. ' IGM-. 'tllinlsl f i ,ggQ,:,c l if '1 T5- as if. , Y . W lam 1 at-5 lp 'f l .' 1 ' E 'li-. , ll' , Wiki ' 5 i liili 'limb at-1 ., 'J' ' 'W' EE T . 4.5 Q , 1.f.' ' 'rlpp .1 5 1-. , , mi ' ..' 44.L'. Q., . . 'IW W my 1: i iz 1 -f sf as 5,52-. 'iiiiili ,W ' 'fl' Th -M14 il.. ii :' i 1 ir 4 ...T Wt. 'A

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Veronica O'Neil, Ramona Rich- ards, Marie Comiskey, Gertrude Pittz. Commercial It is plainly evident that the world is rapidly becoming more commercial-minded. For whatever career the student might wish to plan today, he must have a general knowledge of business. The training given in lfast High School for the business world is very thorough. The freshman, upon entering high school, takes two courses called Commercial Geography and Introduction to Business. These courses are exactly as their titles suggest-an introductory explanation of life in the business world. lVith this general knowledge of business, the student begins work in specialized subjects, Typing, Bookkeeping, and Stenography. In Typing the student is taught the value and care of the machine lirst, then operation for speed and efficiency. ln Bookkeeping, business transactions, financial statements, and business forms are analyzed. ln Stcnography, a knowledge of short- hand is offered. To give the student actual experience, he acts as secretary to a teacher, doing work that closely relates to that in the business office. Courses in Commercial Law, offering certain fundamental information which will enable one to deal fairly with individuals and organizations about him, and Business English, giving actual writing experience in business, are prominent in the Commercial Department. The Commercial Club provides speakers and pictures of the business world and is open to all students registered in the department. R. E. Cravens, D. E. Brown, j. L. Hunter, H. R. Spencer. .,16.

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r .,:m,s,. r. i l,, l Aw- W ,,,, ,H ft jll, 1 s we-rfl,, 1 r r 1 r r :H Jr rl, ll fl 1 '-ff:-.:,r.. .4 A r I .,i,,,vf'l U. .. ,Wll it sm, ,fi i Mrs. Orville Palmer, G. M. Runninger, C. S. Slunkel. Mathematics Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and lweasurements are offered in the Mathematics Department. Arithmetic is a study of the solving of practical problems, necessary to one regard- less of the business he is in. ln Algebra l and ll, one deals with simple equations, and the fundamental principles of the subject are stressed. Advanced Algebra is just as its title suggests, an advanced and more complicated study of Algebra. Plane Geom- etry is the study of lines, angles, and polygons on a flat surface, while Solid Geometry is a further and more complicated study of these. Trigonometry, along with Geometry. is vitally necessary for the draftsman or engineer. The course in lVIeasurements is not like an ordinary course. There is little use of books made. Everything is very practical. Problems are figured out with a definite purpose in mind. Among the instruments that are used are the surveyorls transit, level, and slide rule. Blueprints are used for study in this course. The student does not realize he is learning, but feels as though he is already out in a business doing practical Work. M. U. Attig, Ruth lWorrisou, Lilian Baird. HIS..