Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND HISTORY The department of so- cial studies includes in- struction in government, social problems, Amer- ican and foreign history, and current events. So- cial evils of yesterday and today are studied and analyzed to discover the causes of social dis- order and the possibili- ties for solution. Through the efforts of the instruc- tors in this department, Findlay High School students are well pre- pared to take their places as active and intelligent citizens of tomorrow. First row: A. L. Mattoon, R. E, Gronau. Second row: R. S. Miller, R. T. Halter C W. Hunsicker. PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY A basic study of one or more of the sciences is a necessary part of any high school education. Through the study of science the student be- comes familiar with the wonders of nature and the evolution of humanity with its scientific environment. The F. H. S. science department offers training in biology, chemistry and phy- sics. Many hours of work are spent in the ob- servation of laboratory experiments and on special field trips as well as in classroom instruction. Left to right: D D. Lawrence, Miss Mary Herge C. F. Burkhart.

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ENGLISH, LATIN, SPANISH, FRENCH The language department of Findlay High School gives the student many opportunities to develop a prerequisite of the modern world, the ability to express one's self adequately. A complete program is given in composition, literature, expression, grammar and commercial English arts. The foreign language curriculum is composed of classes in Latin, Spanish, and French. First row: Miss Lillian Boyer, Miss Ruth Switzer, Miss Helen Johnston Second row: H. F. Brandenberger, Miss Lora Wiest, W. E. Hall INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC Left to right: Oliver Schumacher, C. L. Hite, W, Oscar Jones, Ralph Shell. 'I2 Without a doubt Findlay High School has one of the finest music departments in the country. Each year Findlay contestants win top honors in state vocal and instru- mental contests. The music department is composed of the choir, orchestra, band and dance band. Besides instruction in voice and the playing of instruments, classes are also offered in music theory and harmony.

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MATHEMATICS The mathematics department of Findlay High School offers a complete and compre- hensive program. The curriculum is broad in order to meet the needs of students expecting to go into technical training and those merely desiring a proficiency in the fundamentals of arithmetic for meeting the problems of every- day living. Miss Bernice Kieffer. H. H. Yawberg. Left to right: C. C. Bachman, J. O. Jenkins, Miss Frances Mary Stover. THE FINE ARTS The fine arts department consists of three divisions: library science, art and woodwork- ing. The art department offers instruction in regular art Work and photography while mechanical drawing is offered as a supple- ment to the Woodworking courses. VOCATIONAI INDUSTRIAL SUBJECTS The vocational department offers courses in mechanical trades, industrial arts and auto- motive mechanics. This depart- ment has been expanded in re- cent years to meet the increasing demands for vocational training. These courses provide training which will prepare the student upon graduation for an initial position in a trade and later for responsible positions in industry. Left to right: Jack Volkmer, J. D. Schmunk, Paul Heuberger, A. R. Kostyo, H. W. Settles. 'I4