Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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Miw .fXil.ili llfllfl. :ft-p.ii'tiiiviit liizul: MN Mary Pi-tci's. C4ll1x't'IlfI'Lllltlll Are you planning to be an engineer, an architect, an astronomer, or an aeronaut? lf you intend to enter any one of these vocations, you must take mathematics. For any type of work, however, it furnishes a good foundation, and colleges usually require two years of it for entrance. The mathematics department offers algebra, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and business arithmetic. Elementary and college algebra furnish the fundamentals that are necessary for the more advanced mathemati- cal studies. Geometry is the study of the prop- erties and measurement of lines, angles, sur- faces, and solids, lt is taught in the second and third years. Students who are interested in bookkeeping usually take business arithmetic as it affords excellent training. Related mathematics is pro- vided for boys doing shop work. The new building has facilitated the dis- play of work done by the students in these classes. The geometry students have con- structed miniature gardens, bridges, and other articles. lf you go into one of the mathematics rooms, you will find these projects on display. Miss lliwtniiw Wilsmi. Miss .tilrlii 'I'li4im. lt .muh l cqugifs .fugit- 21 . Q,-

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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

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A! ' 11' 1 T T 4 ' f 2 Miss i,lt'ur11 lt. Iulinson Mrs. lflnrcnuc H. Flctclici 'lk-.1 limi' .X stitch in time- Jlame, iwnomica, To develop the students appreciation of homemaking respon- sibilities and to familiarize the student with the most effective usage of those things found in both home and community are the two foremost objectives of the home economics department. ln the foods classes the necessity of a correct diet is stressed. The girls are instructed in the purchasing, planning, and serving of meals at the lowest cost and with the least time and energy. The teacher helps each pupil to understand the desirablility of correct table manners and certain other social customs. The two fitting rooms, the individual drawers, as well as the rest of the new equipment have been found very convenient by the students taking clothing. The girls are instructed in the texture and quality of materialsg they are taught the importance of style and color in dress. The showcase just outside the cloth- ing room is ample proof of the good work the girls have done. A course in home problems is offered in the junior and senior years. The importance of the maintenance of a happy home is most significant. The girls are taught how to plan and furnish the home and how to create a happy home atmosphere. 22