Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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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

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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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C. A. Lloyd and Elmer R. Bohnert measure and draw up plans for a cabinet While Noel E. Winn looks on. The lad and the lathe. P. E. Taylor, head of the department and P D I study a set of blue prints Melville T. Wright and Leo C. Montgomery of Abbott stop to speak before each goes his way. Abbott woodshop boys at work we guifvlem gui! industrial arts is a part of general education, and as such, plays a prominent part in preparing the students to take their place in community life. lt develops the natural abilities, provides for profitable and enjoyable use of leisure time, and may lead to the selection of a vocation. At the present time, courses in woodshop, mechanical drawing, and machine shop are available, and plans are under way to extend our program to better serve the students and community. Man is a tool-using animal, and most people have an inherent desire to build things. lndustrial arts provides an educational opportunity for this natural desire. This year we have been able to offer unit trade vocational courses in machine and sheet metal drafting, machine woodworking, and machine shop, also related chemistry and mathematics. These courses are correlated to give students an intelligent start in the industrial world. Vocational education provides training for a chosen vocation and emphasizes skill. Visits to local industries to observe specific types of work in progress are taken to give students a chance to see production under actual working conditions. Vocational courses relate knowledge to work and should provide a student with the necessary skill and knowledge to go out and earn a livelihood. 16