Everett High School - Nesika Yearbook (Everett, WA)

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Surrounded by her students' work is Mable Thoreson art instructor lleitl Eleanor Ahlers reigns capably in the school llbrary As the nations of the world are drawn closer together, the people of these lands become more and more interested in their international neighbors. The s t u dy of languages, music, and art offers excellent opportunities to those who want to become better acquainted with the customs of var- ious countries. The religious, cultural, and social life of those lands is brought to us through these arts. Since the United States entry into the war, students have become increasingly eager to read and learn about their allies and foes from the wide selection of excellent books displayed in the school library. Truly, literature, art, music, and languages are passports to fo- reign lands and stepping stones to world peace. TOP PICTURE-Music makes the world go 'round according to Rosa Zimmerman, Kir- sten Culmhack, and Raymond Howell. LQWER PICTURE-Ethel Shave, Kathleen Miller, Walt Ylvisaker, and Edmere Hobarge comprise the Foreign Language Depart- ment.

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J 4 ' Everett Higlfs English Department is large and capable. TOP PICTURE: Fannie Johnson, Agnes Pheney, G. C. Countryman, Esther Johnson, and Bernadine Plamonden. PICTURE 2: Theodore Cederberg. Ruth Stevenson, Catherine Crayton, Katherine Allison, and James Akright. Statistics say that English is spoken by more people in more lands than any other language today. According to authorative sources one of the points that will tend to make for lasting peace is a universal language. It appears that the Anglo-Saxon, or a modification of it will be the basis for such a language. At any rate the high school student of today finds it increasingly important to be able to speak and write English fluently. In fact, it has been the most emphasized subject in his education to date. Literature, too, brings to the student an insight into the background and achievements of his own and other nations. Entertaining and educational books are recommended to insure the clear thinking youth a place in the post war world of tomorrow. Special courses in debate, public speaking, dramatics, and journalism are offered in the English department. These classes offer variation and valuable elementary training to students whose careers will be in such fields. Il

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Mathematics is always a neces- sary subject, but in time of war it is especially important. A large part of Army-Navy qualifying tests, which have been given to h ig h school boys, is based upon mathe- matics. A mathematics course is the basis of other subjects taught in high school and is of benefit to both boys and girls for it teaches the stu- dent to think and reason intelligent- ly. However, little good would be derived from the subiect if it were not for the teacher who explains it. Mathematically-minded instructors are Kathryn B. McCormack, Valhorg Ofstie, John Kolkana, and Noel Walther. Future office workers are trained by the Commercial Department. Standing: Dora Knapp. Cora Lynn Smith, Robert Briggs. Seated: Dorothy Miller, Helen Lalin, and Anna Sturgeon. Clicking of many typewriters and adding machines greet a visitor to the rooms of the commercial department. Today, demand for commercial workers is great. This probably accounts for the full classes in this depart- ment. Boys, as well as girls. are becoming more aware of the opportunities afforded in the commercial field. The largest classes in school are the study halls. All of the students have. at one time or other during their high school careers. been in them. Seating students each semester. checking attendance, keeping order, and do- ing countless other things make the study hall teacher's schedule a busy one. Jenni Gilchrist and Ellen Collins compare notes on their respective study halls.