Harding High School - Saga Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Prepare Students for the Future SCIENCE Harding students have many different science courses to choose from. They consist of chem- istry, developmental science classes, general sci- ence, and physics. In chemistry class students learn of the composition of substances and their transformation, and they conduct experiments using various chemicals. In physics they are taught of the science of lifeless matter involving no chemical changes. It includes mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electricity. These classes help students prepare for a future in that lield. F4 r-'as J-in SOCIAL STUDIES AND ENGLISH Both required subjects at Harding, social studies and English are also two of the most beneficial. English is mandatory all through high school, while social studies is only necessary during the senior year. There are varied English classes offered at Harding, including college-prep class- es, average English classes, and classes for stu- dents who need special work. Social studies classes teach students of past events, labor and union problems, crime and delinquency, and psychology. jx A .s. r x .fx ' s 4 17 l I .uf i x

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION This year gym classes were alittle special at Hard- ing, for it was the firstyear that we had the facility of a huge swimming pool. Swimming was taught on alternating days between the boys and girls, and the pool could also be used after school hours. When not using the pool orin health classes, phys- ical education students would be learning the rules of such games as basketballorvolleyball and prac- ticing good sportsmanship in playing them. In mild weather, during the spring and fall, the girls and boys go outside to play games on our spacious field. Showers are required ofboth boys and girls, who found that taking them this year was more pleasant and convenient than in previous years be- cause of the modern shower and locker rooms. Curriculum Designed to HOME ECONOMICS By watching demonstrations on a sewing machine, girls in homemaking class learn the fundamentals of proper sewing. They are taught how to select and follow a pattern so they will be wise, economic housekeepers in later life. Cooking and family and social problems are other courses offered in this field for the girl who looks ahead to the future. In cooking class the girls learn how to plan nutritious, well-balanced meals and gain first-hand experience from practicing on the modern ranges in the homemaking room. The family and social problems course teaches girls how to handle the dif- ficulties that may arise later on in life by hearing lectures, viewing movies, and hav- ing guest speakers. 1 16

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yearly. as if .t BUSINESS Shorthand,typing, secretarial practice, and bookkeeping are the business courses offered by Harding High School. Stu- dents are instructed in these various courses to help prepare them for their future in the business world. These courses are valuable whether the student plans on furthering his ed- ucation or seeking a job after graduation. In bookkeeping, students are provided with a workbook in which the pages represent various types of ledgers used in accounting. It is used in conjunction with a textbook featuring daily lessons, consumated at the end of each chapter by a test. Both shorthand classes I and II teach students how to take dic- lation rapidly and accurately. Shorthand II is a require- ment for secretarial practice. This teaches secretaries-to-be how to transcribe the letters which they received in short- hand into mailable form. They use electric typewriters and practice to build up their typing speed. H lm. LANGUAGE AND SPEECH Harding's new, modern language laboratory aids students in their study of thethreelanguage courses offered--Spanish, French, and German. In the speech room students give talks, panto- mimes, and small skits on their own stage. They learn the fundamentals of public speaking, and are responsible for the plays which are presented Modern Facilities Assist 18