Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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EMMIE U. ELLIS Head of Department land. Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin. MARJORIH CHURCHILL B. A. Knox College. pression. University of Chicago. GRACE M. KEATING sm. Northwestern University. NORA B. STICKLING University of Chicago. Cambridge University, Eng- Columbia College of Ex- B. A. University of Wiscon- Ph. B. University of Chicago. MARGE BIERSACH B. A. Carrol College. Universities of Chicago, Col- orado, and Wisconsin. Northwestern University. ELSI1-3 H. FLETCHER B. A. Oberlin College. Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin. Northwestern University. MARGARET E. NEWMAN B. A. Lombard College. M. A. University of Chicago. University of Michigan. Harvard University. J. NEWELL VONCKX B. A. University of Illinois. University of Chicago. English Mastery of one's own language is more important than all other knowledge, for what does it profit one to know more than anyone else if he cannot express his ideas clearly to others? The English Department teaches one how to express himself correctly and intelligently. It does more than this, since it teaches one to appreciate the beautifully expressed thoughts in the English language since the beginning of literature. The English Department has been enlarged to include dramatics as well as literature courses, journalism, and public speaking. This wide choice, offered in the junior year, gives everyone an opportunity to choose the type of work in which he is most interested after he has had two years of foundation work in grammar and composition. In dramatics those with acting ability develop this talent. They gain practical experience by dramatizing plays as part of the class work. In journalism all writers receive excellent training. The school paper, The Mirror, gives evidence of this. Public speaking is important since speech plays such a tremendously important part in every walk of life. Grammar and spelling, though less interesting perhaps, are the basis for correct English, written and spoken. A knowl- edge and appreciation of English literature, prose and poetry, is extremely valuable and will always give satisfaction and enjoyment. The work of the English Department is indeed indis- pensable. i101

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CARRIE K. WILLIFORD LILLIAN HURVITZ Universities of Chicago, Illi- University of Illinois. nois, and Wisconsin. Library 'A school library is a necessity, and we have an unusually fine one in Elgin High School. There are reference books on almost ever sub'ect, enc clo edias, current ma azines, and books of Y I Y P g biography and fiction. Here one can go to inaccessible places and experience life with the great minds of the past ages. The librarians willingly give their time and services in finding references. The library is the one spot in school where the work of all departments comes together, and yet it is also the place where everyday occurrences are forgotten in adventure and excitement. Fine Arts One of the aims of education is to teach a valuable use of leisure time. This the Fine Arts De- partment helps to do. It develops the talents of the students both for culture and commercial use. In the art classes the aim is to keep up with modern ideas as well as to develop an appreciation for fundamental principles. The art work in this book shows the type of work that is produced. The art classes also make effective posters and scenery for school activities. There are excellent musical organizations in Elgin High School. These include orchestras, bands, and glee clubs for both boys and girls. Major music is also offered. There are second organi- zations which give excellent training for the First organizations. As evidence of their accomplish- ments, the musical department gives many concerts and programs, enjoyed by all. CLAUDIA V. ABELL Art Normal Art, C h i c a g o Academy of Fine Arts. University of Chicago. Pratt Institute. Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design and Color, San Francisco, California. University of Chicago. Chicago Musical College. Northwestern University. l9l EMMA R. KNUDSON Music Director B. S. Drake University. B. M. American Conserva- tory of Music. Bush Conservatory. Colum- bia University. Northwestern University. U. K. REJ-:SE Band ELMA C. ENGELBRECHT B. A. Iowa State Teachers' Illusw and Englwh College. Ph. Ii. University of NVis- consin. Northwestern University. American Conservatory of Music.

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ROSCOE S. CARTWRIGHT Head of Department B. A. Simpson College. M. A. Creighton Univer- sity. University of Chicago. MARGARET FAIRCHILD B. A. Oberlin College. M. S. Simmons College, Bos- IOI1. KENNETH A. MONTGOMERY B. A. DePauw University. University of Wisconsin. MARY L. SMITH B. A. Lake Forest College. University of Chicago. Harvard University. KATHERINE H. DAVERY B. A. Beloit College. Columbia University. University of Wisconsin. BESS HANIGAN Ph. B. University of Chi- cago. Colorado State Teachers College. Creighton University. NELLIE E. PURRISS B. A. University of Chicago. University of Chicago. WALTER M. WILSON B. A. Grinnell College. University of Chicago. Social Scicncc 'The ultimate aim of education is good citizenship. The social science courses offer a diversified Held of study dealing with human relationships, designed to effect a better understanding and appreciation on the part of the student of what constitutes good citizenship. Through the history classes courses are offered covering the activities of mankind from the dawn of recorded time down to the present erag for this period classes in United States history are studying the development of our nation, with special emphasis being focused on present-day American problems. In addition to the history courses economics and social problems are important parts of the course. There has probably never been a time when economics has been as fascinating or as essen- tial in preparation for life's activities as today, when new theories are being evolved and the entire economic order is being tested. The social problems classes study the machinery of government, education, foreign relations, and various problems which deal with the organization and func- tioning of society. The aim of the Social Science Department is to secure a fair understanding of the social orders that prevailed in the past and a clear understanding of the social and economic problems of the present to the end that each pupil may be a better citizen because of a more enlightened under- standing of these problems. llll