George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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gy. Via My Xl Practical Arts UMM' I,i'fl: Mr. M. l.. Mullins, Miss Bernice Nlfilliainson Miss Ruth li. Anderson. In the practical arts classes, the student learns valuable fundamentals in tasks of him and occupa- tion. An understanding of these crafts - home economics and shop work - seldom fails to be of use to the student during his life. Physical Education Ufljier Rigfvl: Miss Georgina Foster, Miss Louise Sykes, Mr. R. XV. Ciunnineliain, Mr. l.eVerne Taylor. The student needs physical as well as mental supervision. Therefore, the Physical Education De- partment works with our school nurse to promote good health throughout George Rogers Clark. As a result of this interest in our physical well-being, interscholastic as well as intramural competition is held. F ine Arts l.nu'i'i' Cfmllrrz Miss ileanette Ferris, Mr. Adam Decker, Miss Mary Carolin Krohii, Mr. Darwin llret, Mr. Nile W. Hovey. The purpose of the Fine Arts Department has been to stimulate the students to a keener apprecia- tion of good music and art. Aside from the knowledge gained in the study of these subjects, the enthusiasm inspired by each adviser has led the student to creative work in art or to participation in musical activities. i l lilgi' l'i'fl

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f , 1 V- ,f ' 1 , 'f!u ':2i'Zf1A! is y, lf you farm' kl10lL'1f'lllQl', lvl Uff7l'l'S ligbf Hifir tYIlZlHt'S fl-y if. I'u1.1.11.1t Commercial lfjrjwr' l.1'ff: Nliss lenore Sillinian, Mr, Nlarxin liolnnsim, Miss Joan C.oughl.1n. To the student who desires training for the busi- ness world. eourfzes in typing, shorthand, and business training are available. lnereased praetiee in these sliills assures the student of greater ahilityg hence, greater sueeess in the future. Library Kigflfi Xliss Xl.1I'g.lI'L'l Kile.1s1:n. Cieorge Rogers Cflarlt is nzaw equipped with .1 new liln-gn-y, lt alllords .1 plt-.1s.1nt atmosphere for study and contains countless numhers of hoolts and pam- phlets for immediate use. Xvith the help of the ?- librarian, the student seldom has dillieulty in linding the material he needs. Languages l.uz1t'r f-tlIfL'7'. Sfilfltfillgl Xliss l..lLll'.l Sehad. Nlrs. Vera XY.1lden. Miss lxelyn C,.1rlst1n. Nliss Helen Day. S:'1If1'.f: Xliss lidirh IIAIYUN, Xliss Cfarulyn lamlwert, Xliss Pearl Yoehani, Nlrz. Anne Clippenger, Nliss Doris Nelson. The study of an ancient language better enables the student to understand the English tongue, and also gives him a lxeener insight into the past. A knowledge of modern languages is also a definite asset to the student, for it not only aids him in his oral and written expres ion. hut also helps him to ltnow his foreign neiglihtsr. Perliaps the most im- portant aids to our sell' exp1'essi11n .ire those whieh we derive from Ll.e study and practice of the lfnglish language. l'.1'g1' .X rn'

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.ig-Y f 1 .Q m nmLiL.e Natural and Physical Science Uf7!IL'l' Left: Mr. Howard j. Stevenson, Miss lilizabeth Lyle, Miss Veva McAtee. The natural and physical sciences help the student to satisfy his curiosity about life and matter. They also teach him to observe natural phenomena care- fully, and to weigh decisions with discretion. Future scientists often emerge from classes in such subjects as biology and chemistry. Mathematical Science Ujipvr Kigfrlz Mr. ,loc W, Grillin, Miss lirances Cole, Mr. Paul Nvilltinson, Miss l.C.ll1 Booth. From his study of the mathematical sciences, the student learns to think soundly and to reason logi- cally. W'ith the background and experience of solving many complex problems, he is able to use his tech- nique to advantage in other fields as well. Social Science Lnzwr CTi'f1ii'r: Miss Clellah, Mr. joseph XV. Little, Miss Emily johnson, Mr. john E. Shanltlin, Miss lda M. Iverson. The study of the social sciences widens the stu- dent's outlook on life. In history, he learns how the difficulties of the past were met, and thus he gains experiences which facilitate the solving of present and future problems. ln government, the student learns of its function, and so is enabled to become a better citizen of tomorrow. Geography, coupled with these studies, teaches tolerance and understanding of all nations. Page lil H1161