East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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R. E. Davis, G. ll. Maaske, C. U. Gunderson, R. E. Stutz, R. E. h'IcAfoos. Science The Science Uepartment aims to give the student an understanding and apprecia- tion of the physical phenomena most common in his lifeg to aid him in performing practical tasks in his home or in his future vocation more intelligentlyg and to prepare him for the further developments in future scientific advancement. General Science is built around a knowledge of common things in home lite, and offers the fundamental principles of science. Chemistry gives the student a general understanding of chemical changes and their application to everyday life. At first the history and achievements of chemistry are studied and later the course deals with the practical details. Physics is the science that deals with mechanics, heat, light, sound and electricity. Some of the time is devoted to a study of liquids and gases and basic principles. lfach student is required to make a project applying' to something he has learned in the course. Biology is the study of the human body, plant life, and animal life. ln the study of the human body. there is an aim to a better understanding of the function of this complicated machine. The Science Club, open to students taking Physics or Chemistry. gives occasion to apply different activities studied. Aaron Alhriglil. 19..

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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..

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A. C. Bloodgood, H. W. Matthews, L. VV. Burgett. Industrial The Industrial Arts Department offers courses in llanual Training, llechanical Drawing, and Printing. llanual rI'raining teaches hoys how to use carpentry tools. First they learn the types of wood and the parts of furniture. Some oak tahles and other useful articles have heen made hy students in this department. lVIechanical Drawing ollers much practical experience for the desired draftsman. First lines, views, circles, and dimensions are offered for study, and then these are put into practical use when large machine drawings are made. Printing is offered to the student, not to teach it as a trade, hut to give him a more thorough understanding of the suhject. lt aims to make each student taking the course a more intelligent consumer of printed matter. However, some practical experience is offered hy the printing of the Aurorans, tickets, posters, and programs. Experience in different departments is offered every student, such as setting type, taking proofs. reading proofs, correcting johs, making reading for the presses, and finally rho actual printing. For all hoys taking this course, there is an lndustrial Cluh. lnteresting speakers and pictures are provided. C. I, liilson. .20.