Flemington High School - Echo Yearbook (Flemington, NJ)

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Science and Mathematics 1. Biology is the study of living things. Physics and Chemistry appeal to boys and girls who are interested in finding out how and why things work as they do. General Science gives an overview of the whole Held, and Agriculture trains in the application of science to farming. Junior high mathematics aims to prepare the students for useful citizenship, and to lay the foundation forthe advanced topics-Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry, taught in the senior high school. Commercial Subjects Utilitarianism necessarily dominates the aims and purposes of this department. Efficient service in the commercial fields demands skill in arithmetical computations, the acquirement of more than the fundamentals of bookkeeping, the ability to take dicta- tion rapidly and accurately, and transcribe it in approved form on the typewriter. Those who, in various capacities direct the commercial activities of the country must have a background of law 'as applied to commerce, and have a wide acquaintance with the geography of nations. Fine Arts ' Practically all people can learn to appreciate the beauties of art, and the charm of good music. Life is richer for all who acquire these appreciations. It is not a function of the public schools to produce finished artists, or musicians, but it is a function of education to help mold well rounded individuals who can make their com- munities better places in which to live. Appreciation of the fine arts is a big step in the solution of leisure time problems. Practical Arts The shop is a place where the students learn good citizenship, honesty, and pride of ownership. 'They develop a sense of realization of the value and work needed to produce the world's economic goods. This course serves, to some students, as a guide toward the choice of a life occupationg to others it gives the necessary hand techniques essential for practical repairs. Mechanical Drawing, making use of accepted methods, helps pupils to develop and put into concrete form, their ideas of construction. Household Arts Throughout the program in this department the aim in both junior and senior high schools is to develop responsibility, and to have the knowledge acquired in School carry over into the home. Cooperation and initiative are developed through the work of the classes. The making of clothing by girls in the sewing groups, the serving of school lunches to faculty and students, as well as to special groups on occasion, by girls in the foods classes, contribute effectively toward the objective of this department. Physical Education Healthy bodies are essential to sound minds. A well rounded course in physical education should include instruction in hygiene, first aid, and the basic principles of or- ganized play, as well as instruction in formal exercises. Emphasis should be placed on those activities which may be carried over into middle life and beyond. To this end intra-mural sports and those games of a distinct recreational nature should receive major emphasis because of their importance from the standpoint of leisure time. English and Languages Appreciation of our mother-tongue depends, to a considerable degree upon a knowl- edge of the languages that have contributed to its perfection. Proficiency in the use of our common speech, and the inculcation of good reading habits is a dominant aim of the English department. The effective study of foreign languages involves more than a knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. This department attempts to inculcate in the minds of pupils the elements of basic culture which will make for better international understanding. Social Science Training in citizenship is the accepted goal of education in the United States. This is the particular aim of the Social Studies department. Pupils in the history courses acquire an insight into their past heritage, and study the basic cultures upon which our civilization rests. Only through a knowledge of past human relationships are we able to plot a course for the present and future. Problems of Democrary and Economics acquaint pupils with the large present issues, social, political and economic, facing our nation. +5-f1ey3+