Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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CLitizendli T THE dire need for good citizens is much greater today than it has ever been. The Citizenship Education Department here at Hempstead High School, which is headed by Mrs. Vincent, en- deavors to fill this pressing need by preparing students to take their places in the world as well- informed and conscientious citizens. In order to Discussing world affairs with Miss Tripp's World History class. achieve this goal an awareness of current events and the effects of past history on these events, is aroused in the students during the course of their studies. The various courses offered by the department are Economic World, World History, and American History which all students are re- quired to take. In addition two elective courses of Modern Civilization and Social Living are offered for the Sophomore or Senior year. Cur- rent events are covered in all of these courses left to right, Row I: Alison Vincent, Florence Abbott, Frank Fish. Row II: Flora Gunnerson, Bernice Marshall, John Mills. with film strips and panel discussions being two of the means used to arouse interest. Special reading, reports and projects are also used to augment the studies. All of these factors help to contribute to properly educated and enlight- ened citizens. These people are properly pre- pared to take their places in this modern world and to uphold and carry forward our democratic ideals. left to right, Row I; Dorothy Owen, Frank Rogo, John Tree. Row II: Jennie Tripp, Arthur Wickham, George Wilson. 15

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Lett to right, Row I: May Barth, Martin Aoronson, Robert Baker, Mary Church, Sonia Dorwin. Row II. Ber- nice Ford, Ruth Joyce, Lois Linn, John Menza, Matthew Murphy. ONE of the most important departments in Hempstead High is the English department, whose chairman is Miss Barth. English is the only course in which, to graduate, everyone must complete four years. There are many different courses in English offered in Hempstead. These include studying grammar in order to speak and write correctly, and the reading of English and American classics and poetry. This helps to provide a more liberal and well-rounded education, especially important to those students whose education is otherwise quite specialized. Students also cover a certain amount of work in original composition which gives them prac- tice in research, thinking, analyzing, and im- proving their vocabulary. In place of the usual senior English course, qualified students may take a course in advanced English or creative writing. Reading is an essential part of Miss Sproule's English Class.

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SHRINKAGE of the world due to the invention of the airplane has made it more important than ever to speak one or more foreign lan- guages. Students at Hempstead High have an opportunity to learn French, Spanish, German cr Latin from highly qualified instructors. The study of a foreign language does not only mean learning its grammar and vocabulary, but also includes teaching the culture and history of the nation. Those really interested in the lan- guage can learn more about it through one of the foreign language clubs. Through the teachers of the language department, the student can vicariously experience a visit to a foreign land. Filled with the enticing aroma of foreign dishes, lively colored costumes, and mysterious sounds echoing through the streets, these new enchant- ing lands radiate a never ending story of peo- ple and places. When one can speak a foreign tongue, it makes him more eager to visit the country. Mod- ern transportation makes it easy to travel abroad. A visit to another country would be much more enjoyable if you had some understanding of its language. Espanol with Mrs. Stilger. 16