Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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Teaching girls all about living things is the task of quiet Miss Fay Fouts, biology instructor. She furthers stu- dents' interest in the sciences by spon- soring a science group. She reads widely on all phases of her subject. Art and music occupy her few spare moments. Chemistry teacher Mr. Carol Mil- ler, enjoys a certain distinction because he is M. H. S.'s only instructor in that subject. As reserve football coach, Mr. Miller is kept busy in the fall. Mr. Mil- ler is definitely an outdoor man for he greatly enjoys hunting, fishing, and all outdoor sports. Pleasant Mr. Paul E. Wilson teaches physics to juniors and prepares them for future scientific studies. As sponsor of the Radio Club he plans interesting programs, often demonstrating points himself. Different electrical devices and photography also interest Mr. Wil- son. Every summer the gypsy spirit hits him, and he travels over the coun- tryside in his Buick. New this year to Missoula County High School from Havre is Mr. Henry L. Zahn, who teaches general science to freshmen. An outdoor man and an enthusiast for all sports, he hunts, fishes, and referees athletic contests. Collecting dinosaur teeth and scales greatly enlivens Mr. Zahn's spare time. SEEKING KNOWLEDGE CLd lCE MISS FAY FOUTS MR. CAROL MILLER MR. PAUL WILSON MR. HENRY ZAHN

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SYMBOLS FOR SCIENCE Mr. Millard E. Peterson, head of the science department, teaches sophomore boys the science of biology. An inter- esting instructor, he continues his studies outside of class rooms in the classification of wild flowers and gar- dening. Music and art delight Mr. Pet- erson, while he dislikes rude boys and surrealism. This summer he and his wife plan a trip to the coast. Science is a field which has develop- ed with amazing rapidity in the past few decades. New fields have been opened and discoveries have been made which have revolutionized the world. Our everyday life is based on the workings and findings of extended scientific research. Science has found cures for diseases in the field of medi- cine, improved processes in manufac- turing, uncovered data for history. Eco- nomic and social problems are helped by scientific points of view and almost every profession and industry has bene- fited by its progress. General science gives a varied knowledge of phenome- non connected with nature. Biology is more specialized, for all living things are studied. In physics, one learns about the physical changes going on and their effects. Chemistry concerns all chemical action in both organic and inorganic substances. These high school studies open the door to wider, different frontiers in the as yet undis- covered lands of science. MR. MIILLARD PETERSON

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE FAST FINGERS donimeiciat Her love for animals is demonstrated by the fact that she is intensely inter- ested in the Humane Society and its work. Commercial subjects are among the most useful taught in school for the student can often use the knowledge gained in such courses to secure a job immediately upon leaving school. The department lists as its aim not only to prepare students to earn their living but also to provide students with in- formation useful for their personal con- venience. Typing and shorthand are practical not only for stenographers but also in everyday life. Students find a knowledge of bookkeeping to be valu- able in the domestic and business worlds alike. Junior business, a course for freshmen, prepares the young ones for later problems of bookkeeping. Not necessarily for future lawyers, com- mercial law deals with the every day problems of the young men and women in business. Commercial geography involves the study of commercial prac- tices in all parts of the world. While commercial courses require, as a rule more outside preparation than other school subjects, most students feel that the time is well spent. MISS MINA CARR Head of the commercial department is Miss Mina I. Carr who has the dis- tinction of having been on the faculty of M. H. S. for over twenty years. Her department includes such subjects as typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, junior business, commercial law, and com- mercial geography. Miss Carr instructs classes in advanced shorthand, ad- vanced typing, bookkeeping, and one class in beginning typing. She has oc- cupied the position as head of the com- mercial department for fifteen years. 20