Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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2 A They work with numbers, signs, and symbols. ln the Probably in no other area in the world today has there been mathematics field the students study a variety of courses, so much change and new information as in the physical sciences. including consumers and general math, algebra, geometry, Modern mans world is more and more a world in which scien- trigonometry, and advanced algebra. Gathered around tific knowledge is required, Teaching in this field was Lyndon their coffee cups during the break are the math teachers, Herrman in physics and chemistry, and Mrs, Ellen Duncan and Bill Litchfield, Miss Jessie Nichol, Mrs. Pauline Matoush, Marvin Gilkeson in general science and biology. and Charles Crane. Oli rar? Maha .gcleaf .szffing for u5ine5J-gli e Mcfure The field of communication includes English, modern languages, developmental reading, and library methods. Several new classes were added to this field this year. French was added to the language curriculum, and develop- mental reading was added to the English field to help train students to communicate their thoughts and ideas more adequately and effficiently in this modern society. Instructors in the field of communication were Miss Hulda Hurtgen, Eugene DeGruson, Mrs. Alice Walters, Har- old Balcer, Mrs. Virginia Cleland, Mrs. Louise Rohler, Miss Ann Nash, Miss Betty Lee Baskett, and Harold Downing. In addition to teaching English, Mr. DeGruson taught dramatics and speech, Mrs. Rohler was librarian, Miss Nash had modern languages, and Mr. Downing supervised in developments reading and guidance work. 'Qi-

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The socialscience instructors realize that it is primarily Wew gag-MA? pggm ,95 pglgu, ar in their departments that students lay the groundwork for becoming worthwhile, intelligent members of the come munity, state, and nation. Well-informed citizens are good citizens. Students received instruction in American history, constitution, civics, psychology, and family living from John Merryman, Victor Gibson, Mrs, Laura Iohnston. Albert Dimmirt, Mrs. Virginia Monroe, Claude Spencer, and Stanley Banks. One of the popular departments at Highland Park this year was business education. Miss Louise O'Brien, Miss Helen Trotter, and Miss Carolyn Swartz, instructed the students in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, office machines, and office practice. pface for QGCABFJ fo gafher Musically inclined students were given the chance to fur- ther their musical interests by playing in the band and orchestra, or by singing in the different vocal groups. Groups such as mixed chorus, robed choir, and marginal singers were introduced by Mrs. Gladys Lawson. H. Burton Harvey taught instrumental music for band and orchestra. -9-

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Vocational Home Economics was a valuable part The Vocational teaching group taught students trades that of many girls of Highland Park High School. To pre- will be useful in later life, especially if they decide to follow pare them for their future responsibility in the home these occupations. Subjects such as vocational agriculture, me- and train them in the duties connected with homemak- chanical drawing and metal shop, industrial arts, and auto me- ing was the instruction given by Miss Donna Gies and chanics were taught by Francis Carpenter, Leon I.eGresley, Got Mrs Hazel Lindquist. don Sailors, and Merle Bodine. jacuag memderd gina! jme fo we Zu' Mardool fqcfuregi Developing attitudes conducive to good health through knowledge of the body and proper use of exercise was the major aim of the physical education department, under the direction of Miss Pat Wilkinson and Walter Diehl. Freshmen and sophomores found phys ed required at Highland Park, and additional work could have been taken by upperclass- men, who were designated senior leaders . For five periods Maxwell Sloop had charge of the Scotties in study hall. The first semester was quite an experience, with the cafeteria doubling as a place to study and no library accommodations. That all changed with the completion of the south unit. In the day of the high speed motor cars and highways, students realized the value of proper instruction and training in handling the modern automobile. Claude Reynolds was the instructor in drivers' training and had charge of making arrangements for the use of school vehicles on special trips. Teaching two classes in boys' foods and supervising thc school cafeteria was an every-day job for Mrs. Margaret Wiley. Considering the variety of foods offered and the appetizing ways in which they were prepared, the students found that 55C was a nominal amount for a hot lunch.