Hampden Dubose Academy - Esse Yearbook (Zellwood, FL)

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HEMISTRY opens the doorway to the world of the atom, and the student learns the basic scientific principles so essential for further education in scientific Helds. The course in chemistry gives a comprehensive study of matter-its composition, character- istics, and chemical changes. Students participate in performing labora- tory experiments, and this experience assists in clarifying the factual material contained in the textbook. Physiography deals with ' the observation and study of the universe as well as the inves- tigation of the earthis surface, and introduces the student to the fields of oceanography, meteorology, geology, and mineralogy. Addi- tional knowledge is obtained through student projects, such as weather forecasting, which puts into practical use the textbook facts con- cerning atmospheric conditions. Mechanical Drawing, with its emphasis on exactness, disciplines the student to follow in- structions with accuracy and neatness. In addition to the regular textbook drawings, projects for the individual student include the designing of a car, plane, motor, house, or school building. HYSICS has to do with the essential facts concerning the properties and processes of the material world. Included in this course is the application of basic scientific laws in detailed experiments performed by the students themselves. In addition to learning the textbook ma- terial, the student is trained to use instruments for making accurate measurements, and is led to use logical reasoning in finding the solution for scientific problems. Biology, the science of living things, endea- vors to arouse in each student a consciousness of the miracles in the animal and plant life all around him. Numerous Held trips, together with various individual projects, provide ample opportunity for the pupil to correlate the book knowledge acquired in the classroom with practical, first-hand experience. General Science, a course which is an open- ing into a captivating world of scientific mar- vels, furnishes the freshman student with an over-all picture of basic fundamentals neces- sary for more advanced and concentrated studies in science courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics. . XF: H 4 Mr. James Henderson Cole, B.S., M.S Mr. Alfred E. Glatfelter, B.S., M.S

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11134 f. I s-l...Q'v .- . PEECH, an intensely practical course required at the Academy, includes varied types of speech activities. Opportunities for public speaking are provided in Sunday evening vesper services, meetings of the Philophronean Literary Society, and programs presented in near-by towns. All students participate in the annual Declamation Contest, and class teams meet in the traditional Junior-Senior Debate. An important phase of the speech course is the memorization of Scripture, and the speech class presents portions of Scripture in choral readings as part of the Thanksgiving Banquet, the Christmas program, and the Easter Cantata. English, basic in the curriculum for high school students, is required for four years at the Academy. The English course includes thorough instruction in the fundamental rules of grammar, while the study of literature in- cludes the writings of both American and English authors. In each English class the student reads parallel books which supple- ment and enrich the classroom material. Creative Writing, an elective in the English department, offers advanced training in com- position and vocabulary development. The course includes the writing of varied types of papers in the fields of description, narration, argument, and exposition. In the vocabulary Miss Evelyn A. Stone, Ph. B. Mrs. Richard Drew Wolcott, Ir., B.A studies special emphasis is placed upon word origins and derivations. Mrs. Iames Henderson Cole, lill A ff.-4. ...-1.-s Mx A J- ,. as . I, 73 'hs' K5 A-'ft 'J 'w..-r. ' 3,3 V-X if m ','1KZ -f ,, .9 , mfr' Wir Q ., . , Ziff 5? awtsff 441.21