Edwardsville High School - Tiger Yearbook (Edwardsville, IL)

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SCIENCE Atoms, molecules, electrons, protons, neutrons, microbes, elements, compounds and then you finally wake up and realize what a vast field science really is. You begin to appreciate the work of past scientists and the obstacles which they were forced to overcome before they were able to present their accomplishments to the world. Few people are able to teach science effectively, compared with the greater number of successful teachers in other fields. EIIS had one of these few in Mr. Berwyn Robinson, who resigned early in January to accept a position at Michigan State University. Although we were sorry to see him go, we were glad to see him get this opportunity which he had earned by his past efforts. He was succeeded, however, by another fine instructor, Mr. Don Lercher, who formerly taught in Farmington, 111. IS OUR SPECIALTY A. M. GIBSON Illinois Wesleyan. B. S. University of Illinois University of Michigan BERWYN ROBINSON Western Illinois State Teachers' College. B. E. University of Illinois. M. S. ELNORE STOLDT MacMurray College. A. B. University of Michigan. M. S. University of Wisconsin DON LERCHER Western Illinois State Teachers' College. B. E. Thirteen

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MATHEMATICS rn recent years mathematics has come to play an increasingly important part in the life of an individual. For this reason the mathematical department of KHS has been considerably revised. For those desiring only the fundamental principles of math, such as addition and subtraction, practical math and mechanical drawing are offered. For those desiring to go a little farther into the subject, courses in algebra and plane geometry are available. These subjects are taught by Miss Virginia Harris and Mr. William Dragalin. Then, of course, there are other students who desire to major in the mathematical field. For them a broad course in trigonometry, solid geometry, and advanced algebra is offered under the direction of Mr. John Love. This plan of offering mathematics is in keeping with modern educational tendencies and appears to be working much better than the old system. DISCOVERINQ UNKNOWNS JOHN J. LOVE University of Illinois, B. G.. M. S. WILLIAM T. DRAGALIN Bradley Polytechnical Institute, B. S. VIRGINIA E. HARRIS Ohio Wesleyan University, B. A. Washington University Twelve

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Do you believe in saving the world for democracy? This is just one of the interesting subjects which you are apt to hear discussed when you visit any of the social science classes. Sometimes the arguments become “quite hot” (especially in a certain northeast room), but nevertheless the opinions voiced and the topics discussed are very educational. Many students consider this course the most enlightening and interesting of any offered in High School. Of special interest this year was the experimental history class conducted by Mr. Wilson. Early in February a program was presented over radio station WTMV by students from this class. This not only was valuable experience to the participants but also showed the modern tendencies in education. BETTER LIVINQ FOR LYLE HENDERSON Eastern Illinois State Teacher’s College. B. Ed. University of Illinois DONALD WILSON Illinois College. A. B. Harvard University. M. A. P. H. KINSEL University of Illinois Eastern Illinois State Teacher’s College. B. S. Washington University. M. A. EDWARD GOFF Shurtlef.' College, Ph. B. Northwestern University Denver University Hiff School of Theology. M. A. Fourteen