Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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The wonders of science as viewed by E. C. Wag- goner, head of the de- partment, and W. H. P. Huber. C. E. Adams, G. l. Renner, Myron C. Myers, and W. O. Beckner discuss the prospect of new equipment. A student comes to Herbert R. Da- misch for informa- tion on agriculture. Engrossed in con- versation are Her- bert R. Damisch, Marvin Kuhlrnann, and Miss Gertrude Meadows ofAbbott. Walter A. Heath during a classroom lull. Robert T. Winn, Miss Helen Ket- tering, and Miss Eleanor H. Dorsett pass judgment on a student's efforts.. Edfclerfi in cience To familiarize the student with the scien- tific environment of the modern world, to develop some appreciation of the scientific method and to show its advantages in our present society, to familiarize the student with the principles and techniques of differ- ent fields of interest -such are the objec- tives of our science department. These objectives are carried out through the study of various sciences offered during all four years in the highschool course. All freshmen are required to take general science. Biology and geography are offered in the sophomore year, and chemistry and physics during the junior and senior years. Senior science, a relatively new subject, is a non-technical course emphasizing the practical rather than the theoretical. This year a course in agriculture has been offer- ed to all those students interested in farm- ing and agricultural methods. Probably no finer example of the practi- cal applications of science can be used than the designing and construction of our new addition. l 5 e

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uifclerfi in ma fkemaficd lf x:y and XIZ, will y:z? Such are the thoughts of a mathematics student. Algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry are studied during the four years. ln plane geometry as well as solid the students make models to show those things in which geometry is found, naturally and indus- trially. Posters and diagrams illustrating geometric problems are of most im- portance. Elementary and college algebra are taught to give the student fundamentals which they need in the more advanced studies of mathematics. Business arithmetic is excellent training for those interested in bookkeeping. Shop mathematics, offered this year for the first time, is designed to help solve the problems that arise in shop work. The mathematics department looks forward with anticipation to the addition of more mathematics rooms in the old building, for there will be displayed examples of work done by this department. Of greatest importance, however, is the special project of designing and constructing a sun dial to go in with the landscaping at the southeast corner of the new building. This work is left entirely to the students under the direction of their instructors. lt is with great interest that all look forward to it. Mis Adela Thom and Miss Mary A. Peters discuss Todays Geometry. Miss Adah A. Pratt, head of the department, and Miss Hortense E. Wilson admire students' When it comes to mathematics, Miss Ellen projects. Wo k and Miss Sylvia Niust of Abbott see eye to eye. A math student attempts to solve a theorem. 13

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ln spite of the increasing number of Women entering careers three and four times removed from hornemaking, girls are finding that their desire for knowl- edge of the correct food and right clothes is rapidly making courses in domestic science a necessity in their highschool days. Economy in the family food habits Without omitting the essentials of a good diet are stressed in the foods classes. Girls are taught to assume responsibility in the planning of, buying for, preparing, and serving of meals With a minimum of time, cost, and energy. Not only the fundamentals of sewing are taught in the clothing classes, but also the importance of color, line, and style in dress are emphasized. instruc- tion in quality and texture of fabrics is given to the girls so that they may better be prepared in choosing the right kind of materials. As the name suggests, the study of home problems centers around the study of home and family life. The students learn how each member of the family can contribute toward the creating and maintaining of a happy home atmosphere. ln all these home economics classes the development of good manners, thoroughness, unselfishness, speed, and cooperation are stressed. Zzcifclerd in Miss Cleora E. lohnson, Mrs. Florence H. Fletch- er, and Miss Elizabeth Stearns try out the new appliances. Miss Helene M. Fedou and Mrs. Laila W. Fuller The Cleanup Committee. caught off duty at Abbott. , 5 ome conomicd The domestic touch l5