Girls Polytechnic High School - Maid Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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WORKING . . . Reflections from the looking glass show that we are finding the knowledge of lite in this, our land of learning. Studying the texts provided, we find we are all carried into great historical events as well as current news, most thoroughly stud- ied by the participants on Quiz 'Em and Student Forum, two outstanding student ra- dio programs from our history and social studies classes. The ways of the theatre are practiced in dramatics classes and well il- lustrated in the plays presented throughout the year, The art of writing rates special at- tention in the goals for written expression, the mastery of which is tested in the spring composition examinations. Learning the ap- preciation of prose and intriguing poetry is a part of the English course of study. Special recognition is given poetry during our an- nual Oregon Poetry Day assembly. Mathee matical problems are presented for increased knowledge in the business world. lncluded in our math course is the study of tax reports, the banking system, and the drawing of graphs. Studies in general science and bi- ology bring forth the fascinating truths of the stars, our world, its plants, animals, and people. Subjects for every interest are reflected in our mirror, as the ever increasing variaf tions of each present themselves within our school boundaries. if :Gil Q i 0 provided within the wall of our libr ry Fu p ed I ahead' Sophomore work towards accuracy a well a xx- in 'lin peed for the Job opportunities offered through the l'h l il EM comrriercial typing cour c in our school curriculum 47 gm 2 X ' .W 5.1 7

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SPECIALIZ ING. . . Great has been the discovery that all knowledge does not come from books, but indirectly through the guidance and wisdom of teachers. Many specialties have been added to our school curriculum throughout the years. A top favorite in this category is sewing which includes fashion designing, personal styling, and tailoring as well as the basic knowledge of fine sewing. Gar- ments made in these classes are modeled in our annual Spring Show. Cooking classes in which the preparation of both quantity and individual dishes is thoroughly practiced are also in demand. Many of cur tasty cafeteria dishes are pre- pared in these classes. Additional experi- ences are offered during the preparation for class teas, special luncheons, and other extra activities. Variety is one of the outstanding attrac- tions of the numerous art classes. Throughout the year students gain experience in metal work, textile designing, simple weaving, oil and silk screen painting, block printing, poster work, fashion designing, newspaper layouts, and wood or plaster carving. Prac- tical expeeience was offered to members of the interior decorating class through the re- decorating of the Practice Apartment with the reupholstering of chairs and the addi- tion of colorful pillows. Clerical work provided through typing and shorthand are popular with many stu- dents while others select the course on how to care for children in the nursery. These and many more are studied throughout the day, together with the subjects required of each student, for increasing knowledge and interest. The distributive education class gives credit for experience gained from clerk- in stores in the afternoons. Of f V Q LX K0 , M, '13 C Ji xi , 6' V l 1 C 4551 If Spicy apple pies are being produced in a junior foods class for the annual P. T. S, A. harvest dinner ...... Wide-eyed youngsters eagerly await the arrival of Betty Treece, Edna Hull and lean Wilkerson, their big sisters in the day nursery . . . . . Sculpturing, linoleum block printing, and metal tooling are but