Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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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

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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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Left to right, Row I: Robert Hayes, Robert Ayres. Row II: Carl Holtz, Robert Keenan. Doctor Layton helps a geometry student. OUR Mathematics Department is organized to serve those students who intend to use this valuable subject in their vocations and those who desire to gain practical training for everyday life. For our future scientists and mathematicians the department offers a strong foundation. This year it has been decided to enlarge and improve the upper class mathematics curriculum to afford our mathematically inclined students an even bet- ter background for college studies. With the new curriculum, the teachers are instructing our stu- dents in more advanced mathematics in the same length of time. It will certainly help the students to meet keener competition in technological and scientific fields. It is in line with a nation-wide renewal of interest on how to provide this coun- try with more and better mathematicians and scientists. The students of Hempstead High School have gained many values from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. We have been taught how to think and analyze, whether we are having dis- cussions with friends, solving problems, or form- ing opinions. The ability to organize our thoughts has been developed by doing word problems and by graphing and solving equations. Belonging to the Tupiar Club is a way for interested students to pursue their studies. Every- thing the department does is toward the goal of interesting more students in higher mathematics. Left to right. Row l: Gerald Lacombe. Row II: Dr. Edna Layton, Albert Smith. 17