Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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R l iiluii lit, tlk'lLll'llllK'Ill lii.11l: Miss lxritlit-rilim' l,.lXlI'l'. M.li11'icc- ii1'4ill', Ke-nmtli Ri-Iii L 1 lllllxlv. Mtv xl,II'X Smith. iflmrlw M-in-ill. Kiiinutli M lil in i abd, ' lt is the aim ol this department to give the students an understanding of past and present civilizations and to present courses that will better equip them for the future. The social science department offers a well--rounded group of studies to the students. A careful study ot many ot today's problems is made in classes ol economics and social problems. The historical developments ot the world are presented in courses in world history, modern European history, and American history. ln the world history and European history classes, courses are offered which acauaint the student with activities ot mankind from the beginning ol recorded time to the present day. Classes in American history study the development ot our nation and attempt to give a better understanding ol our government and a fuller appreciation ot the rights and privileges which are ours. The course in social problems aims, through wide reading ot current material and frank, tree discussions in class, to develop an understanding of the major problems ot society. Through the study of economics, the student is given a better understandf ing ol the economic and business world in which he lives and in which he will be a producer. lt is the aim ot this course to acauaint him with funda- mental problems ot consumption so that he may be a more intelligent con' sumer of economic goods. He is taught how various types oi economic ore rranizations operate and how the capitalistic system in America functions 19

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Linkficlcl, nlcpnrtinciit licml. iss Lillian Ttiylnr. Miss Mabel Engclbrccht. Q Miss Anne Craig: Miss Il.ixcl To have a better understanding of one's own civilization, one must go to the Old World and study its languages and cus- toms. Latin, the language from which over halt of our everyday conversational Words are derived and to which scientists turn for names lor their new discoveries, is ot- tered tor four years. German students make posters using German Words and proverbs, sing folk songs, carry on original conversations in class, and learn of famous German people. One of the most interesting projects of the French classes is corresponding with friends across the sea. Griginal conver- sations and the singing of French songs are very popular with the students. lt We do not have an understanding ot many languages, We miss that deep ap- preciation ot the art and beauty of the Old World. We also gain a better under- standing ot English it We study a foreign lanuage. Bonjour, Monsieur

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X11 Cilclirm' l' lXlm'mw4 XX all I V. X lxumgt il -i 'irtmcnt limit. l X Rf-lvinwn, llwlm .X. lxmtlt K muy-'V VCR- ss :urn I ll my .V XX l IN Xli IJ thx 6, . One aim ot the business department is to prepare students to step' from high school directly into positions in the business world. For this reason courses in vocational typing, bookkeep- ing, stenography, and salesmanship are offered. Atter taking these courses, seniors may enroll in the otlice training course, which gives the student an opportunity to put his knowledge to practical use and to develop his individuality. luniors taking vocational courses are advised to elect public speaking, and seniors who are majoring in stenography are reauired to enroll in business English. Some students are interested in having a general knowledge of business that will be of use to them in solving their everyday problems. These students may elect personal typing, which provides sutticient training in the operation ot the typewriter lor personal use, and business law, which deals with the prin- ciples ot law governing the everyday business activities ot the average person. 20