East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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Margaret Puuk, Herbert R. Spencer. Music The East High lvlusic Department is composed of the Boysl and Girls' Glee clubs, the Qrchestra, the Music Appreciaton and Harmony classes, and the Band. All classes are held in the new music rooms which are on the fourth Floor of the new addition. lilusic Appreciation and Harmony is the repertoire of music literature, through the ear, and everything from folk songs to overtures, suites and symphonies is studied. Both are major subjects. Orchestra students study the same principles of music as in these classes, and in addition study the lives of the great composers of the world. An operetta is part of the work of the music students each year. The Boys' and Girls, Glee Clubs, the Orchestra, and the Drama Classes join together in present- ing this musical program which is enjoyed by all music lovers in the community. The liast High School Band is a remarkable one. lt has received national recog- nition and public distinction through the boys' excellent musical abilities and out- standing appearance. The East High School Band is a challenge to other well-organized bands of the country. Each year the Boys, Club gives an annual minstrel show while the Girls' Club frequently gives entertainment in the form of a variety show. The music department aids these clubs in presenting their musical programs. M. W. Rosenbarger, G. M. Maaske, li. A. Fitzgerald. ,.22,.

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lVIarie Rogers, Gertrude Norman, Lucile Stoddard. Home Economics With new modern equipment to aid them, the girls in this yearls cooking classes made remarkable strides in the culinary art. The girls taking Foods l study the preparation of breakfasts and luncheons. Besides the various meals, the students make dishes appropriate to the season. In the fall they make jellies and can different foods. In Foods H the girls plan meals, estimating the cost of the foods before deciding on a definite menu. If the income is small, the meals are well-balanced as well as econom- ical. Diets for the sick and convalescent are also studied. The beginning Clothing classes study. hrst of all, the fundamental principles to be applied to each garment as it is made. Their individual wardrobes, when completed, consist of two dresses, a skirt and lingerie. In the advanced Clothing classes the main problem is the making of a coat. Next a silk dress or any other garment the girl may choose is made. The Clothing IV students study dress designing and personal beauty and charm. In the spring the girls bring a climax to their year's efforts by displaying their own fashions in the annual Style Show. In Home Course the girls first learn what a home is and what it should stand for. Then they study how to make the home a desirable and a happy place in which to live. This course teaches types of furniture, arrangement of the rooms, and the location and management of the home. +,ff'? 5'f' .mr 4 T. 'W' ' .f y , Thinking we smelled cookies, we ,fit , I - i paid a visit to the foods class, 3 - ky Q 'A K 4 L? but alas, they were only wash- ing dishes. .,,..f 'lg.awMA,,,f .ff-'WI' MW ' z K ei'r,' fl A J .-mf' Q .,.. .,- 5 ' , i ,' 1 .1 'W ,.., 5 3 , ' .. r ,... . 4 S' ' , - .mf - ... VV I W K M ' . M if A. :' , . , hi .. ..,fwvef'ffAm' V 'M ,.... H , T , V W,.W 1 ' , , 5' 'L' iiililw - ',.' . 1 , ' ,ry nl . 5? ' ? . ii ' A ..21..

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111 the Art l'OliIl1, we found 13111111 llziwhecker, FI'ZlIlli Mzlbrey, Slllll ixllllll 11Zll'U'I'1lVt' lltllllff 11 hit oi' sketeliiiig. Stopping to 11f1I111l'C the drawiriggs 'Wm ' Us z- :H Art 'l'he work of the Art liepzirtment :11111s to develop tl1e students' 2lDl7I'CC121f1OI1 of 15l'2lllU'Z1I1f1 its 2lI3Dl1C2lf1Ul1 to every-day life. and to teach hi111 to erezite it in his surrou11d- ings. lt :1i111s to open the eyes of the individuzil to the hner things 111 life, to new viewf points, and to llll 2lDDI'Clf12lf1UI1 of the pzist :md present with Zlll ever eritiezd eye i11to tl1e future. A great Yill'lC'fy of work is gix en tl1e students 111 order to reach :ill types of interests. 1X7l1l'I'i'YC1' tl1e student is gifted with nhility to reproduce hy 111011115 of Cll'2lNY1llg and painting, that quality is further developed. VVhe11 so-culled z1rt1stie talent is lacking, the work has to he adjusted to suit tl1e ind1v1dual's needs. As projects, the classes lllllkfx colorful posters for 2111 school events und design :ind construct tl1e scenery used 111 class plays, operettzis, :ind tl1e like, Upport11111ties are o11ered 111 sozip ez1rvi11g Zlllll clay 111odeli11g1 to those interested 111 that li11e. Original work, 21s well 21s etehings, pottery, PZl1l1l'1l1QS, :md l'll'2ll1T11:L11 textiles from X'1lI'1lllIS parts of the World is Dllf on displzijy. 111 ziddition to the regulzir Art elz1sses, El course in ClJ1I1l11C'I'k'1Zll Art is offered to students who hzire completed work in the heginningi classes. Jessie INT. Shirley, Lois I.Z1YTl4II'F'fl11X. 23