Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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Head Nurse Miss Helen L. Revett and as- sistant nurses, Miss Mabel E. Sillirnan and Miss Mary Elizabeth Britton, attend to the The sight-saving class under the super- guifclerd in eaa Prominent physicians have proved tor us beyond any doubt that the healthy student is usually the best student. For this reason it seems that any school could introduce a varied program. Elgin High Schools health centers about a preventative policy rather than a curative one. The nursing statt under the supervision ot Miss Helen Revett conducts extensive examination in the school system so that any disease or epidemic can be quickly checked and counteracted. This year the Kane County Medical Association ottered tree tubercu- losis tests to all seniors and teachers Wishing to take it. These tests Were given late in March, and 284 seniors and teachers took advantage ot the opportunity. Those Whose tests proved positive Were then given X-rays. This service should prove very helpful to all students. Miss Marie Ansel conducts a sight-saving department that allows those students to study highschool subjects who might otherwise not tind it possible. Modern equipment tor visionary aid is accessible through this department. reports of the day. vision ot Miss Marie E. Ansel. l9

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Mike A Farroh, Miss Wilda L. Logan, and Arthur At Abbott, Miss Wilda Hoopengardner and Frank L Roggen head ot the department, demonstrate that Myers talk over a tentative schedule sports can have their tunny side. A typical health class in action. V guifclerfi in pkydicaf glclucafion Besides studies We are fortunate in having our education broadened by many extra-curricular activities. Probably the department which con- tributes most to the students' outside interest is the physical education department. Education through physical activity is introduced to the students by this department. Those activities are organized which attord the Widest tield for individual growth and development and tor the stimu- lation ot adolescent interests. The conversion ot the old gym into one of complete occupancy and privacy tor the girls has created Wider interests in sports, dancing, and school activity. The completion ot the new gym tor the boys has ottered them a Wider variety ot activity such as Wrestling, tumbling, golt, bas- ketball, baseball, tennis, and badminton. The spirit ot playing tor the tun ot it runs high in both gyms. Physical education also includes a course on general health rules, tirst aid methods, and prevention oi common diseases. During one semester ot the junior year, every boy and girl is required to take this course. 18

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Miss Carrie K. Williford, librarian, and Miss Marion Eh- The student library staff learn about library science lenfeldt, carry on the never ending work oi tiling books. from the bottom up. JE Abbott students make the most ot their fine library un- der the guidance of Miss Helen A. Kocher. Pdf? The responsibility ot any organization which guides the reading interests ot today's youth is indeed one which needs caretul consideration and direction. Elgin High School can proudly say that twenty-six years of Miss Carrie Willitord's diligent eitorts in the conscientious selection of books has greatly succeeded in intluencing its students minds along higher intellectual and spiritual planes. Miss Marion Ehlenteldt has acted as assistant librarian tor the past year. About twenty-tive students comprise the student library statt. These students aid in all the work done in the library. Members ot the stait helped to prepare the old library tor entrance to the new library. Miss Willitord has said, lt would have been impossible to carry on the work ot the library without the generous help they have given. The ever-increasing congestion in the old library has made the moving into larger guarters an event hourly anticipated by everyone. The new library will bear the name ot our dearly beloved former principal, W. L. Goble. The Goble browsing nook will be turther adorned by his portrait as well as his philosophy ot education. 20