Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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Social Scicncc The social science department has been one of the most vital and popular courses in all schools in recent years. The study R' S' CARTWRIGHT, z1'c'pm'I1rw11t head of the courses offered directly affects the life of each and every individual. Included in the de- partment are several courses in history, economics, citizenship, and social prob- lems. In the history classes, courses are of- fered which acquaint us with the ac- tivities of mankind from the beginning of recorded time to the KATHERINE H. DAVERY present day. Classes in MARY L- SMITH United States history study the development of our nation and discuss current events. This year in the social problems classes the study of our government and citizenship has constituted the greater part of the program. A study of the constitution forms an important part of this work. lt is the purpose of the instructors in this subject to teach an appreciation of the constitution and all that it means to us MIKE A. FARROH in preserving our 1nd1- K. A. MONTGOMERY vidual and collective freedom and liberties, and in securing for our citizens the many benefits which accrue from our form of gov- ernment. At no time in the history of man- kind has the subject of economics been so interesting and so vital as during the past few years. New theories and economic plans are being evolved which test the entire KENNETH REHAGE CCOUOITIIC SYSYCHI Zllld NELLIE E. PURKISS dehnitely affects each and every one of us in the problem of making a living. ff

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P-E-TAYLOR, son for the cooking defmrtnzelzf head C. A. LLOYD CLEORA E. IOHNSON FLORENCE FLETCHER Inclustrial Arts The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Perhaps you have heard this quoted before. Of course this isn't the rea- classes, but it might very well be one. Have you ever paused a moment be- fore room 209 to sniff the delightful aromas that H11 the air? If you have not, there is something in store for youg for here everything from fudge to carefuly balanced meals is prepared. In the first semester the girls learn, among other things, the ELMER R' BOHNERT feeding and care of chil- P. D. HANCE . . . dren, kitchen and dining room furnishing, and appropriate foods and service for social occasions. The course of the second semester includes training in the assembling of the family food supply and luncheon and dinner preparations. . The management of the home, and the study of the child and family re- lationships are taught in the home problems classes. The best dressed girl - who wouldn't be proud to have that distinc- tion? The girl who makes her own clothes hnds it a most economical way to be well-dressed, as evidenced by the dis- play of fine garments in the sewing classes. ln the first semester of the clothing course, the girls make pajamas and cot- ton dresses, besides studying the essen- tials of personality and good grooming, the care of clothing, and family rela- tionships. Dresses, skirts, and blouses are made in the more advanced classes. The mechanical drawing courses teach the boys the value of neatness and accuracy. Tables, lamps, and footstools are among the attractive pieces of furniture constructed in the wood-shop classes.

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' Q' N -4' Ni ,v L ,w',,1 .ai K, ..,f:r - ,,. ,.. Wikia? fo , 1 ,gm -- .+-4 7 flif. nfl Q 1 - i l wzgfig has r- ii m 1 in 'Rss if.- t ut , , ,ge-z i a 1 me , l Yi -5 .R rigiggifas Q. . as tem 4 ' may 11 NORMA ENUERN ERGER ositions in the business DOROTHY MURRAY P GEORGE W. PECK Business It is the desire of a large per cent of the students of high school to prepare for positions in the busi- GLENNIE E' MORROW, ness world. We have, 1lepm'frm'11t lmzd to meet that demand, an unusually good business depart- ment. The courses offered are arith- metic, junior business training, book- keeping, typewriting, stenography, salesmanship, commercial law, and of- Hce training. lt is the aim of the de- partment to train students so that they B may step directly into World. Because of this, it is probably one of the most practical departments in the school. Typing is one of the most popular courses. In addition to the large group of people taking business courses, many college preparatory students consider it an essential part of their program as typing has become almost a necessity in college. The two typing rooms with nearly one hundred typewriters are kept in almost constant use. In bookkeeping, students are taught how to keep the different kinds of books used in ofhces. Business arith- metic and commercial HAROLD M. PERRY L V ROBINSON law teach facts that ' ' prove valuable in the business world. In stenography the stu- dents learn how to take dictation and then transcribe their notes into mailable letters. Students in salesmanship work out individual projects. Each member in the class demonstrates the art of selling by showing how he would create a desire for an article and then make the sale. Office training, as its KRAFFT name implies, gives gen- eral experience 1n office work. The students are allowed to practice on several different types of office machines. Throughout all the courses much effort is made to develop such qualities as accuracy, speed, dependability, and initiative.