Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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HAZEL LINKFIELD Head of Depart-ment H. A. University of W'iscon- sin. American Academy in Rome. M. A. University of Wisconsin. BEATRICE GROVE B. A. Whitman College. M. A. Middlebury College. MABEL A. ENGELBRECHT Columbia College of Expres- sion. Ph. B. University of Wisconsin. University of YVisconsin. VEGA MOREHOUSE B. A. Drake University. Al- liance Francaise, Paris. Uni- versity of Chicago. M. A. Drake University. IRENE ROVELSTAD B. A. University of South- ern California. Universities of Wisconsin and Southern California. Foreign Languages The aim of all the foreign language teachers is to make the life and customs of the people whose language they are studying a real functioning part of the life of the student. At present there are four languages offered to the students of Elgin High: French, German, Spanish, and Latin. Beginning Spanish is being discontinued because of its close relation to French. German was reintroduced in the fall of 1928 and has grown to Five classes for the present school year. The advanced classes in both German and French are making special studies of the life of the people Whose language they are studying. In the Latin 5 classes a decided change was made in the subject matter and authors. This now gives Work from Pliny, Gellius, Petronius, and Cicero of gradually increasing difficulty. . 15

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S C MILLER Head of Department BESS HANIGAN P B. University of Chicago. Colorado State 'Teachers College. Creighton Univer- sity, Nebraska. NELLIE E. PURKISS MARY L. SMITH B A. University of Chicago. University of Chicago. A. University of Chica- of Wisconsin- Northwestern University. and Chicago. ' vard University. Social Science The social sciences under the direction of Mr. Miller offer a great variety of interest- ing and worth-while courses, including economics and social problems as well as history. ln the economics and social problems groups the teacher tries to Ht students for their life after leaving school. They study many problems concerning the economic welfare of the nation and the proper distribution of wealth. Included in this is research on the man- ufacturing and industry of the World, and the correct conduct of business. The social problems classes study the working of the government, foreign relations, and education, and endeavor to make the student a better American citizen and a credit to his community. The history classes offer many courses, ranging from the ancient history of the Greeks and Babylonians through the history of early and modern Europe and up to the modern American studies. It is the aim of the history department to teach the students so that they will be able to meet successfully any situation. KATHERINE H. DAVERY B. A. Beloit College Col A. McPherson College. umbia University. Unner ity KENNETH A. MONTGOMERY H. A. DePauw Univcrsity Universities of Wisconsin B. A. Lake Forest College University of Chicago Har

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CLAUDIA V. ABELL Art l EMMA R, KNUDSON N. A. Chicago Academy of Ilflyfgig Dirge-fgr Fine Arts. University of Chi- B Q Dmkc Umvcrsm, algo' prim lmtmmi' H. M. American Conserva- tory of Music. Bush Con- servatory. Columhia Univer- sity. Northwestern Univer- sity. ELMA C. ENGELBRECHT U. K. REESE Band Music and English li. A. Iowa State Teachers College. University of Chi- cago. Chicago Musical Col- lege. Northwestern Univer- sity. Ph. li. University of VVis- consin. Northwestern Uni- versity. American Conserv- atory of Music. Fine Arts The art department of Elgin High School offers more opportunities for creative work than most schools of the state. Excellent equipment and fine teachers combine to provide those wishing to elect the art course with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of line and color, and prepare them for a more advanced course in college. Miss Knudson has charge of the music department, which has enjoyed a year of more than usual activity. A wide variety of musical opportunities are offered including major music. instrumental, and vocal organizations. Finished concerts by these organiza- tions are evidence of the excellent work done. MF' Mft WILDA L. LOGAN ARTHUR ROGGEN Chicago Normal School of lg- A- HOW' Cwllfaf- M- A Physical Education. Univer- sities of Wlisconsin, Colora- do. and Iowa. Northwestern University. sity' of Michigan. Physical Education The progressive physical educator today is in favor of combining and unifying phys- ical and mental education as one purposive system of activities having their own end, and one sees the tendency very strongly in up-to-date schools. The aim of the physical education department is to provide an opportunity for the individual to act in situations that are physically wholesome, mentally stimulat- ing and satisfying, and socially sound. It may he noted that this aim is in sub- stantial agreement with any acceptable aim of general education. University of Iowa. Univer-