Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Art and Photography Both Educate and Aid Art and Photography pupils learn their assignments and aid the school at the same time. Photography students are taught the various types of film and are acquainted with camera structures. Through knowledge of developing and processing, methods of paper printing and enlarging are learned. Assignments are given to students after they have attained ability to use the equipment reliably. These assignments may include pho¬ tographing landscapes and snow scenes or covering sports events. Audio-visual students have class assignments that aid teachers who wish to show educational movies to their classes. Pupils run projectors and handle all of the equipment. Art students learn to work in pure design, lettering, and murals. They represent Emerson in poster contests such as the Apple Drive, Gordon’s Fashion Contest, and Poppy Posters. Many former Emersonians have earned scholar¬ ships and then gone on to future study in this field. Mary Torrez prepares a film reel in photography class.

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Math And Science Tackle A Growing Problem Sharon Grau checks her calculations on a tough math problem. With the modern-day need for scientists, it is neces¬ sary that the science and mathematics departments offer students a solid foundation for college. Bio-physics is a preliminary science course. Biology is more advanced in the study of living things. Plant and animal life are studied thoroughly with a special emphasis on economic importance. Students get the “feel” of things by making the required insect collec¬ tion. Chemistry, the study of the composition and structure of matter and the changes in energy that are involved, gives the first opportunity for laboratory work. Physics students learn to apply various laws of nature through more advanced laboratory experiments. Among the many things they work with are light, mirrors, lenses, and images. In the mathematics field. General Math and Applied Math are basic arithmetic courses. Senior math is a follow-up to these two that is given to seniors only. Algebra I and II are available for those more interested in the subject. Plane Geometry is usually taken between the two years of algebra. One-half semester of Solid Geometry and one-half semester of Trigonometry are the final courses for math majors. Susan Charbonneau and Sybil Russell experiment with the distillation of water. The structure and functions of the flower are explained by Miss Tinsman to her biology class. 10

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Industrial Arts Teaches Mechanical Trades Henry Thorton works in Machine Shop under the watchful eye of Mr. Moore. In the shop building, a block away from the main building, boys learn Industrial Arts. Machine Shop courses teach the handling of tools such as the drill press and lathe. The boys learn about gas engines and small motors. They are also instructed on the various types of steel. Woodshop teaches the art of carpentry. Here the boys are instructed on the different grains of wood and how to handle them. They are tutored also on the handling of wood tools such as saws and bevels. There are different projects assigned, such as the making of cabinets, chests, or lamps. Arts and Crafts deals with plastic, leather, sheet metal, and foundry work. The boys have had interest¬ ing creations such as bowls and figurines on display. Drafting students move up to the attic room for their instructions. The reason for taking drafting is to prepare for a career as an architect. Boys, and occasionally a few girls, learn to draw blueprints. Advanced work goes into electrical and landscape drawing. Mr. Aurit straightens out a few drafting problems for Nino Muffoletto and Harley Wolfe. 12