East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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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

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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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Rose Krug, Marie Klein. Physical Education - Health Students at East High look forward to their gym periods, for then they may forget books and boresome classes by enjoying forty-five minutes of recreation- recreation that is pleasant and beneficial to them. In the girls, gym classes, under the direction of Miss Bernice Cooper, the girls enjoy varied forms of sports. In the fall, soclcer games are the most important. The girls form teams in order to compete among themselves. During the Winter months no special emphasis is placed on any one thing but the girls are trained in catching, passing, and hitting balls. Volley ball takes the limelight in spring and the girls join their section teams to compete in the intramural events. Mr. Glen Thompson, physical instructor of the boys, trains the students in all sports and when an individual shows exceptional skill in some certain work, he is given special instruction in it. The boys practice their work on relay teams during the gym period and also train for track. Baseball is a year-round favorite in the gym and is played when interest in other games lags. Home Nursing is given to junior and senior girls to help them realize the import- ance of health and to instruct them in caring for sick members in their own families. This course includes diet, bathing, dressing of wounds, symptoms of disease, care of babies. and other practical information. Bernice Cooper, Glen Thompson. H24-..