Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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HISTORY. ISTORY goes back to the beginning of the world. What is history but the recording of the deeds and achievements of men? When first we learn of man it is not through books, for there were no records kept, but by going back over this ground, finding imple- ments and utensils so modern we marvel at the perfection of this early prehistoric age. This age is divided into three periods, the old stone age, the new stone age, and the age of metals. During the old stone age man lived by hunting. He dwelt in caves and his weapons were hewn from rock. The new stone age is marked bv the use of polished stone implements. At this time man learned to till the soil, and to domesticate animals. The age of metals is divided into three parts, the age of copper, the age of bronze, and the age of iron. This age is of long duration and over- laps into the historic Age. In Ancient History the first people we learn of are the Egyptians. These people lived in a beautiful coun- try and although they were learned along many lines, in others they were barbarians. The culture of these far eastern countries was carried to Greece by seafaring peo- ple. The Grecians are famous for their culture and arts, although in early days there was a great conflict between the barbarians and the learned people, and development conquered. The Grecian teachers traveled through west- ern countries passing along their learning. In Rome at this time there was a craving for these arts and the teachers were readily received. The country surrounding Rome was inhabited by bar- baric tribes noted for their strong bodies and crude meth- ods of warfare. These in time were conquered by the Romans through their improved implements. Through the association with these cultured people, they lost their wild manners, they became the advanced Romance nations and England. These nations in turn have set up strong, independent governments which have stood even since the fall of Rome. The Mediaeval History shows the gradual develop- ment of these western nations. Their growth soon made them desire new lands which they might inhabit. This movement brought about exploration. They discovered this wonderful land, America, but not for many years did they realize its wealth and extent. Through the modern age this history repeats itself. New nations are formed, attaining great heights, some only to fall. This age excells all others in the height of its achievements. Invention leads, closely followed by great works of construction. The Panama Canal is held by all nations to be among the foremost enterprises of this kind. This brings us to the questions of the present day and reminds us that in our daily life we are making history. RUTH SMITH. 16

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few experiments behind. However, we came through our experiments with but a few explosions and the breaking of two thermometers. When we took up the study of electricity we spent a very interesting time visiting the Electric Light Plant. We were puzzled at the things we saw there and could scarcely distinguish a dynamo or motor from the other machinery. We enjoyed the study of sound in which we had many interesting experiments and one occasion, especial- ly, when we walked down the Nickle Plate tracks to determine, by shooting a revolver, the rate of speed at which sound travels. None of us regret that we have taken Physics for under the guidance of Mr. Stoltz, we have spent a pleas- ant and profitable year. ELNORA CARLSON, ’15. CIVICS. 3 IVICS is the study of law and government. The study as taught in High School deals first with the town, township and county, leading up to the government of the state and the nation. First we learn of the town, its leading officers and their duties, also the officers of the township. The affairs of the county are carried more into detail. The offices are fully explained, there are many of them and they are all important. The courts all receive some attention, for they are useful in preserving order. Q The study of the state government is very interesting. The governor’s duties are clearly outlined, many of which are connected with the affairs of the Legislature. Here we learn of the Senators and Representatives and their importance in state affairs. We now reach the government of the nation. At first our country was governed by the Articles of Confed- eration. This form of government proved to be a failure, so the present constitution was drawn up and adopted. It provided for a Congress made up of the House of Repre- sentatives and the House of the Senate. The constitution also provides for a President. There are many restric- tions placed on the persons holding this office for it is a position of great responsibility. The cabinet of the President was not mentioned in the constitution, but it has been established by custom. The pupil is taught how to vote correctly, also the necessity for an intelligent and honorable vote. One of the last and most important things is the study of our constitution. The first section is the bill of rights which tells the privileges of the citizen. The elastic clause is important because many great things have been permitted through its elasticity. A close study of the amendments is required, these bring us up to the events of the present day. RUTH SMITH.

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EDITH E. SYKES Commercial COMMERCIAL. branches of the Commercial course taught in our High School are Stenography, Type- writing, Bookkeeping and Commercial Arith- metic. The majority of our class took advan- tage of the Commercial course, thereby pre- paring themselves for business life. When we were Sophomores, we were very anxious to 17 begin our business training, so very anxious that we went up in the library every afternoon and wrote on the type- writers. We started out typewriting with one finger, and it was difficult and discouraging, but now, having been taught by Miss Sykes, can use the touch system and enjoy the work. We have one year only of typewriting, the Senior year, although we take a year and a half of short- hand. When we began Stenography there were eight in the class, but we lost one, leaving a class of six girls and one boy. This is one of the most enthusiastic and inter- ested classes in the High School. Bookkeeping is one of the most practical studies taught in the Commercial course, for it is useful in most any work taken up. All the modern methods are taught and our graduates a re holding responsible positions. Although there were only two in our Commercial Arithmetic class, it was very interesting, learning the shorter methods of addition and subtraction, which aids in Bookkeeping. Our class thank Miss Sykes for the patience she exercised in teaching us the commercial course, thus pre- paring us for the great business world. HAZEL STEVENS.