Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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W. A. STUMPF Head of Department B. S. University of Illinois. University of Chicago. Gregg Normal School. JOHN A. KRAFFT Ph. B. University of Chi- cago. University of Illinois. Northwestern University. Columbia University. GLENNIE E. Monnow Ph. B. University of Wis- consin. State University of Iowa. L. V. RoBrNsoN B. S. State University of Iowa. BEULA1-1 DEW!-:Y Ph. B. University of Chicago EDNA J. LEWIS B. A. Iowa University. N ORMA NUERNBERGER B. S. University of Nebraska. University of California. University of Southern Cali- fornia. AMEUA C. TETZNER De Kalb Normal School. Metropolitan Business Col- lege. Gregg Normal School. DOROTHY MURRAY Illinois State Normal Uni- versity. Universities of California and Colorado. Commercial 'The Commercial Department trains the student for a position in the business world In the busi ness courses students receive actual experience with their training which enables them to fill cap- ably business positions after graduating from high school. Because typing is a requisite of nearly any office position, it forms an important part of the work ofthe department. In bookkeeping students learn the operation of a set of books. Business arithmetic and commercial law are both of value in the business world. Salesmanship classes teach students the fundamental principles of this scienceg students gain practical experience by helping promote school projects. Office training completes and rounds out the work by giving general experience in office workg here students also learn to operate various office machines. This course gives them a sort of glance into the future when they shall be working in an actual office. In the Commercial Department one of the First things learned is to obey instruction. Later students are taught to rely on their own initiative. Accuracy is required and developed in all commercial subjects. The business course develops character as well as business ability. For the person who likes commercial work or viho plans to enter any Field of business upon leav- ing school, this course offers a splendid opportunity to receive training and experience. l13l

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P. E. TAYLOR Head of Department University of Chicago. Northwestern University. University of Illinois. ELMER R. BOHNERT B. S. Stout Institute. Iowa State College. Universities of Wisconsin and Michigan. P. D. HANCE University of Chicago. C. A. LLoYn Industrial Arts THOMAS C. ANGELL Armour Institute of Tech- nology. FLORENCE H. FLETCHER Bradley Polytechnic Insti- tute. University of Chicago. CLEORA E. JOHNSON B. S. University of Illinois. M. A. University of Missouri University of Illinois. Northwestern University. 'The Industrial Arts Department provides an opportunity for the development and application of the natural abilities of the student. It teaches a valuable and profitable use of leisure time as well as giving training in handicrafts that may lead to a vocation. In the home economics classes the girls learn many valuable things. They learn how to dress attractively in colors which are becoming to them, how to plan and cook wholesome, well-bal- anced meals, and how to make a home attractive and convenient. This knowledge of cooking and sewing is always useful and practical. Training the hand and eye as a part ofthe general education of the faculties is a very desirable function of the manual training classes. These classes develop onels powers of observation and attention, provide a means of self-expression in the making of actual articles, and teach valuable lessons in order, accuracy, and patience. In woodshop boys make many clever and valu- able pieces of furniture. Mechanical drawing is a course that teaches neatness and exactness as well as providing experience of great value to those planning to study engineering. Those taking machine-shop find good training in the use of tools. i121

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E. C. WAGGONER Head of Department B. S. University of Indiana. Universities of I n d i a n a, Michigan, and Northwest- CHI. W. 0. BECKNER B. A. McPherson College. M. A. University of Chicago. University of Chicago. W. H. P. HUBER B. S. Ohio Northern College. Universities of Chicago and Illinois. Northwestern University. CLIFTON E. ADAMS B. A. Lombard College. University of Illinois. ELEANOR H. DORSETT B. A. University of Illinois. M. A. University of Illinois, University of Chicago. E. W. KERSTEN B. S. North Central Col- lege. M. A. Columbia University. University of California. M. C. MEYERS B. S. University of Minne- University of Wisconsin. sota. Columbia University. HELEN C. KETTERING B. S. Monmouth College. GILBERT I. RENNER B. S. Eureka College. University of Illinois. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity. Science .The immediate aim of the Science Department is to place the pupil in harmony with the com- mon things about hin., giving him an understanding and appreciation of his environment and a deeper interest in it. Through the various subjects taught in the department, which include chemistry, physics, biology, geography, and general science, the department hopes to open doors through which the student may see the true importance of the familiar and common things in the world. By succeeding in these aims, the members of the Science Department feel that they have contributed toward making the student healthier, happier, and better Htted to adjust him- self to the world in which he lives. l 14 l