Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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CLAUDIA V. ABELL ALMA Scnocx Normal Art, Chicago Academy Mztsic Supervisor of Fine Arts B. M. Columbia School of University of Chicago I Music Pratt Institute, New York Art Institute, Chicago Rudolph Schaeffer School of De- sign and Color, San Fran- cisco, California ELMA C. ENGELBRECHT U. K. REESE Ph. B. University of Wisconsin B. A. Iowa State Teachers Northwestern University College American Conservatory of Music University of Chicago Chicago Musical College Northwestern University FINE ARTS It is said that music has charm, but this is not the only reason why Elgin High School has such an extensive music department, which includes bands, orchestras, and choral groups. Besides training the students for a musical profession, these organizations teach them to appreciate good music. Several Hnished concerts have been presented by this department under the able direction of Miss Schock, the new supervisor. The art classes offer the students opportunities for creative work which may open the door to success in later life. Besides the fundamentals of art so necessary for successful painting and sculpture, the students are led to a finer appreciation of the beautiful. WILDA L. LOGAN ARTHUR ROGGEN Chicago Normal School of B. A. Hope College Physical Education M. A. University of Iowa B. S. Northwestern University University of Chicago PHYSICAL EDUCATION To develop the body, as well as the mind, so that one may lead a happier, healthier life is the aim of all modern schools. Physical education classes assist in this work and play an important part in the development of the whole personality. The program in general consists of classes during school hours and an in- tramural program after school. Both boys and girls participate in games and contests in volleyball, baseball, basket- ball, hockey, and tennis. This year in the girls, gym classes lessons in social dancing were given. The girls enjoyed these lessons because it gave them an opportunity to learn the proper technique of dancing as well as the new steps. A class in which boys also could learn dancing was held in the gym once a week.

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HAZEL LINKFIELD Head of Department B. A. University of Wisconsin American Academy in Rome M. A. University of Wisconsin CAROLEEN HALLER B. A. North Central College FOREIGN LANGUAGE MABEL A. ENGELBRECHT Columbia College of Expression Ph. B. University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin VEGA MOREHOUSE B. A. Drake University Alliance Francaise, Paris M. A. Drake University The culture of the Old World is represented by the foreign language department. In all the classes-French, German, and Latin-the lives and customs of the people are studied along with the language itself. Our French and German classes correspond with the students studying Eng- lish in France and Germany. The purpose of this is to encourage internationalism. By writing and presenting original conversations, the students of the French and German classes become trained to comprehend and speak these modern languages. Latin is not a spoken language, but it is of great value in our conversation and reading. Over three-fourths of the English words are derived from Latin, and one-half of them are used in ordinary conversation. Almost all of the newly coined words needed in this complex age are taken from the Latin.

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ADAH A. PRATT MARY A. PETERS Head Of Department B. A. Iowa State Teachers Col- B. A. Wheaton College le?-Te , . Universities of Chicago, Colo- M- S- State Unlvfirsluf of Iowa rado and Southern California Nofthwestem Unlvefsm' ADELA M. THOM HORTENSE E. WILSON B. A. University of Kansas B- A- KHQX Cfllle.-'ZS . U M. A. University of Chicago M. A. University of Illinois Columbia University University of Colorado l MATHEMATICS . Since knowledge of mathematics is required in most occupations, it is needed by every success- ful individual. This science develops the functioning of the mind through clear thinking and concentration. The department emphasizes practical application in all types of problems to be faced in the future as well as the actual knowledge of mathematics. Each succeeding year advanced mathematics are being selected by an increasing number of stu- dents who are aware that chemistry requires advanced algebra, and architecture, solid geometry. For engineering and its various branches, such as navigation and aviation, advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are essential. HELEN L. REVETT CLARA A. REINKE TR- N- Charing CYOSS HOSPTYHI, R, N. Hamilton Normal School, I-Ondfm . Hamilton, Ontario, Canada UU1VC1'S1YY 0fCh1Cag0 Battle Creek Nurses Training School University of Chicago HEALTH In order to do his school work to the best of his ability, a student must enjoy good health. During his youth he lays the foundation for future health and happiness which are of paramount importance for success in life. The nurses of the health department of Elgin High School strive to promote the health of the students by discussing with them their various health prob- lems, stressing preventative rather than curative measures. They recommend, when in doubt, the advice of the phy- sician and dentistg and they stress the importance of a yearly medical exam- ination and dental care.