Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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L X lloyd: I'. lx. l.uylux'. mlvp.u'lum'm lic-ml. Nucl lt. XVmn, l'. IJ. llgmcc. lilmu R It lin 1 ll ful lliv chips fly! The industrial arts department is not only a workshop where boys learn the fundamentals of mechanical drawing, woodshop, and machine shop, it is also a place where boys are given an opportunity to learn to make their leisure time profitable and enjoyable, to develop their natural abilities, and to prepare themselves for an intelligent start in the industrial world. The woodshop students are instructed in the correct methods of the care and use of tools, pattern making, cabinet work, wood turning, and many other types of woodwork. ln mechanical drawing a student learns to express himself in the language of industry by sketching accurate, neat drafts. Machine shop boys learn the use, properties, and methods of working metals. Students build vises, grinders, small lathes, and many hand tools. These vocational courses, which are relatively new in our school, pre- pare boys for specific work. Since more attention is given to the necessary skill required, the student is well prepared to make his own living after completing one of these courses. 24

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1 I R nn I Miss I-,lixinimr Il. IJ I tl I ll, XV.lggnllL'l', .Ii-5 I t I III. S CIRSS. I lin Olliilti R. l. Winn, Miss Mx 1 W O. Ilc'CI'xI1L'l', L. lx, N lim IIQIIHL'I'l R. l7.imistIi. ln addition to studying scientific facts, it is the purpose of the science department of Elgin l-ligh School to teach the subjects so they will function in our daily living as a means of interpreting the World in which we live, and as an aid to adjusting ourselves to our environment. Through an un- derstanding of the forces, phenomena, processes, materials, and living things that interact to produce the world in which we live, we hope to be able to work together more intelligently, more sympathetically, and more profitably. The student is taught to prove for himself the reliability of facts established by someone else instead of accepting as infallible everything he learns. This is done through the courses offered by the department which are general science, biology, chemistry, physics, senior science, related science, liousef hold science, geography, and agriculture. ring. Myrmi C. l 2 3

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' HAL The music department otiers many opportunities to stue dents who are interested in instrumental or choral work. ln the band, orchestra, ci cappella choir, and glee clubs, boys and girls find valuable training and have the opportunity to learn good music as well as to form line friendships, Throughout the year the music department presents excellent programs such as the Christmas vesper and the Spring Festival. Art for everyday livingfthat is what is offered by our high school art department. Besides learning the basic elements ot art, the students endeavor to develop their creative ability and to learn to appreciate beauty in all its forms. Nl: .'Xlm.i Silmclg, ilip.u'txm'nt limml: l'. K. Rvws. R nn N11 .-Klum ltngcllmflil ellriits hir glut- ilulw. Hi lllllllll Xlill