Eastern High School - Punch and Judy Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Science lnterprets Discoveries NEIQTRON EXPERTS - Walter Scott and Veronica Kings study aiomic structure in chemistry class. Puzzled as to why, biology students fol- lowed the trail to gain for themselves inti- mate knowledge of the workings of crayfish and earthworms. Physics enthusiasts found explanations for weather and light refraction and discovered the essentials of nuclear phy- sics. Chemistry classes learned the rudiments of atomic structure and carbon, fostering a desire for exploration of the scientific field. HOLIDAY PROFITS-Biology students William Divver, Herbert Gatorian, and Arlene Bush check the growth of poinsettias in the greenhouse for the Christmas sale. SCIENCE-Mr. Ralph Watt, physicsg Miss Celia Dail, general scienceg Mr. Barrett Fuchs, biologyg Mrs. Louise Stull, chemistryg Miss Lula Miller, bi- ologyg and Miss Alverta Dillon, biology, examine a part of Miss lVliller's collection of birds, some dat- ing back to 1889. Miss Dail is in charge of the Junior High Science Clubg Miss Dillon, greenhouse and museumg and Miss Miller, the Camera Club. CAREFUL NOW-Jerry Metcalf pours mercury in a J tube during physics to illustrate Boyle's law as Marsha Covey eyes the procedure. ,NNN X K S 4 ,f

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Broadening Political Perceptions To gain insight into causes of present oonditions, students of world history covered the obscure be- ginnings of man to the present. In the junior year, American history added a picture of the immediate background to which this knowledge must be ap- plied. After a semester's study, seniors knew the me- chanics of the Federal government. Electives in so- ciology and world problems spotlighted current af- fairs to inspire interest and research. x Putting social studies into action, Charles Parker represented Eastern in the American Legion's I Speak for Democracyn contest. He rated honorable mention in the city-wide semi-finals in November. Virginia Arnold delivered a three-minute talk on citi- zenship to the Daughters of the American Revolution in February. Elected by her classmates, Virginia was competing for a 8100 Savings Bond. Easternites also appeared on TV in Youth Wants to Know. SOCIAL SCIENCE-Miss Elizabeth McGill. Mr. Daniel Short Miss Anna Ward. Mrs. Marigold Armiger. Mrs. Emily Gosling tsealedl, Mrs. Helen Weber, and Mr. William Myers discuss the United Nations. Miss McGill has charge of The Easterner Business Staff: Mr. Shorts. veteransg Mrs. Gosling. C. W. Con- ference. Current Exents and Dramatirs clubs: Mr. Myers, chairman of the department, is sponsor of the Junior States- men of America. ONI THE UR The weaker sex proved too trong for the l x a ocial tudi tudent participated in the Washington Po t XVIOP radio hom lnquiring Editor moderated bv Mr Xlbc rt Frien llw lat the millet Post editorial editor The girls team. composed of julie Walker. Rhoda Ezrin. Barbara Bun- nell. and Ann Cochran won the first place prizes of fountain pens by defeating the boys. John Kelley, Robert Dimond, Jack Kravitz, and Clinton Gott. who were given world atlases. Mrs. Emily Gosling, history teacher, is at the far left.

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MATHEMATICS-Miss K. Connor Jones. Mr. William Trail, and Mr. Robert White demonstrate alternate ways of drawing circles. One hundred twenty-six personal savings accounts and the funds ledger, which is comprised of accounts for school organizations, were handled by the Bank Staff of fourteen. The bank, located in room 106, is affiliated with the City Bank of Washington. Funds are deposited and draw one and one-half per cent interest, which is passed on to the de- positors. The Bank Staff sells defense stamps, movie, game, and bus tickets. Members of the staff receive credit for working before, after, and during school, paving the way for mastery of higher finance in their post-Eastern life. X:2?-James Balderson explains a homework equation to fellow pupils in Miss Dillon's elementary algebra class. BANKERS CONFER--The Bank Staff audits savings accounts. Seated: Phyliss Haynes, Ethel Hodges, Marilyn Franklin, Gloria Furr, Ruth Brooks. Standing: Nancy Schneider, Marsha Aldrich, .lo- seph Quintano, Marvel Kellerman, Gloria Stewart, Frances Cayson, Nancy Snyder, and .lean Branson. X 1 X gg i To prepare for further education or for the business world, thirty per cent of the student body enrolled in algebra, geometry, business arithmetic, and ap- plied math courses. Record-keeping class demonstrates usages of math in business, whereas sciences, Cartography, and architecture show academic applica- tions of mathematics. The high-minded Easternite investi- gated and found that math is not only necessary for college entrance and spe- cial training but is also helpful in all pursuits. Therefore. he charted his course to include arithmetic to solve the problems that will be presented in daily living. Future Einsteins Formulate Theories