Eisenhower High School - Reveille Yearbook (Yakima, WA)

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Dorothy Bline Nelle Smith A,B., O. Wes. Univ, B,S,, Ohio Univ. M.A., O.S.U., Grad. Commercial Law xyork, Univ.. of Cin. General History lznglish, History E f - ., Louisa E. Orr Florence Boyd B.S, in Education, Ohio Univ., Grad. work Univ, Wis. and O.S.U., Modern and General History A,B., O. Wes, Univ, French, Latin Sarah S. Schirfeler Mary Rexroth Wells Col., B,A., A.B., Denison Univ. Denison Univ., Ohio University B.Mus., Denison U. French, Latin Grad. work O.S.U. French, German Social Sciences The history courses offered from the sophomore year through the senior year survey the develop- ment of history from ancient times up to the present day. The aim of the courses is to pro- mote an intelligent understanding of the progress and development of the laws, life, and manners of the world. This year the Constitution and the Northwest Ordinance were stressed in the American history classes, The economic course deals with the economic changes and problems of today. C. P. Smith A.B., O. Wes, Univ. Grad, work O.S,U. Latin, Debate Eunice E. Thomas A.B., O. Wes. Univ, M.A., Columbia U. Ohio State Univ. English Foreign Languages The foreign languages taught here are Latin, French, and German. There are four aims in the teaching of the languages: reading, speak- ing, understanding. and writing. While the im- mediate purpose of a language is to develop lin- guistic skill, the ultimate aim is the ability to understand foreign civilizations, the study of the life involved, the social customs and cultural atti- tudes of the people of other nations. English The course in English comprises grammar, com- position, and literature. In grammar emphasis is Twenly-eigbz

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t 1 Y i O. J. Barnes F. W, Smith J. W. Swank B.S., O. Wes. Univ. M,A., O.S.U. Ph.B.,Mount Union Graduate work at Chemistry Graduate work at Cornell iq Columbia Practical Science College of Wooster Biology Mathematics Rosa A. Pugh B.S., Muskingumlfol. Grad. work O.S.U. and Denison Univ. American History Civics G. W, Brown B.Pd., Franklin Col. Mathematics Salesmanship C, E. Orr A.B,, Muskingum C. Grad. Work O.S.U. Sociology, Economics Athletic Coach Science Lester B. Cox A.B., Otterbein Grad. work O.S.U. Economics Iiconomic Geography Laura Hosick A.B., Denison Univ. A.M..U. of Chicago American History Civics Mathematics In teaching mathematics, the object is to teach The science subjects are biology, chemistry, and physics, This year descriptive physics and de- scriptive chemistry have been added to the cur- riculum. The purpose of the science course is to train the pupil in exact scientific reasoning. Lab- oratory work is part of the program and is ac- companied by lecture demonstration. The study of scientihc research in local industrial plants is conducted for its practical value and vocational guidance. the pupils to use deductive reasoning in both academic and practical problems. Geometry is founded upon basic assumptionsg and studying this subject, the student discovers that all human thinking is based upon a similar set of assump- tions. Algebra furnishes a tool for the solution of many practical problems and provides a sound basis for the study of advanced mathematics. Twenzy rezfen

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- ,i ,, Helen Lavin Mildred Hawke Esther Larr Ph1B., University of Ph.B., Denison Univ. A.B., Col,ofWoostcr Chicago Graduate work at English H English Denison University Pu lrc Speaking English Dramatics ' r,,i cl, 'Q Z if L5 . I C. W. Klopp S Supervisor of Music am S. Gelfer Institute of Applied Music, New York Head Violin Dept., Denison University Instrumental Music Florence Myer B.S., Mich. State Normal, Denison U. Univ. of California Pliysican Education Bertha L. Crilly A.B.,Den. U. gM.A., O.S.U., Grad. work ColumbiaU., Middle- bury C., Northw. U. English, journalism A. B. Long Purdue University Bradley Polytechnic Univ. of Wisconsin Director of Physical Education English placed on the construction and usage of correct English. The purpose of composition is to give the pupil the power to present his ideas clearly and eHectively, The aim of literature is to in- terest the pupil in reading with discrimination and appreciation. Extensive and varied reading is expected of all pupils in all courses. Music Included in the music training offered to the students are the band, the operetta, and the or- chestra. The band aims to give its members a Music comprehensive playing knowledge and to develop rapid sight reading. The operetta serves as a natural means of self-expression and offers an op- portunity for a large number of pupils to par- ticipate. The orchestra provides instrumental ex- perience and stimulates an appreciation for good music. Physical Education Health classes, designed to supply the essen- tial knowledge necessary for the maintenance of personal hygiene have been added to the regu- Twenlj nine