Humboldt County High School - Winnada Yearbook (Winnemucca, NV)

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H. C. H. S. WIN NAD A 1926 stools, instrument sets, T squares, triangles, etc. The mechanic who can not read a blue print is handicapped for life and must always fill a sub- ordinate position. We are trying to create a knowledge that will overcome this weakness which exists among some of the best mechanics. The woodworking department is well equipped with benches and hand tools. This began functioning at the beginning of the school year and has turned out much equipment for the shop and for the school. Stools for the drafting room1 and tool boards for the shop were also made here. A great many changes were made in the arrangement of the metal working department during the last summer. As a result this was in disorder upon the opening of school and all power tools had to be reset before work could progress. Heretofore all auto work had to be done outside the building, a window being used for ingress and egress between cars repaired and the shop. Early in the fall a window was taken out and double doors amply wide and high installed so that cars can be. brought inside. The floor space was not suitable for housing cars until all machin- ery was changed and reset. This was quite a task, in addition to the other duties, for a beginning class in shop work. However, the problem was worked out very satisfactorily and the space now at our disposal leaves room for three overhaul and two minor repair jobs to be carried on sim- ultaneously. The equipment is very satisfactory for regular machine work and for automobile repairing. It consists of a 5 horsepower motor, a forge and accessories, a power grinder, an electric grinder for mounting on the table, drill press, shaper, power hack saw, three 14 inch swing lathes, a small wood lathe and a tool room containing most of the needed accessories. In this department, in addition to resetting machinery, repairing cars, and carrying on the course, quite a lot of shop equipment was made and repaired. Taken as a whole the year’s progress in shop has been very satis- factory. Quite an espirit de corps exists both in the grammar and high school grades. Our students have been quick in learning and willing to do. With the good foundation now exisiting we expect next year to be the outstanding year of shop work in this school. ----------o---------- Spanish THE SPANISH classes, both first and second year have been small this year, due to the new requirement that students must have Junior standing before they are permitted to begin the study of Spanish. This eliminates the two year gap, before graduation with no language study, during which time, it has been customary to forget what has been learned. But the small size of our classes is to our advantage since each is more directly responsible for a larger part of the recitation than would be the case were there more in the classes. When the required grammar and reading has been completed, we expect to present a short Spanish play before the assembly. —---------o---------- English CLEARNESS and conciseness in speech and written composition is indicative of clearcut, careful thinking; grace and dignity of speech and written composition is indicative of character. Spoken and written English, therefore, indicates to the public the mental and ethical

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H. C. H. S. WINNADA 1926 o rs A music may appeal to him. He may be interested in almost everything. Then the problems is to select the best. The pupils have the interests, the latent powers, the craving for expression. It remains for the school to meet its responsibility by provid- ing a broad curriculum and a staff of teachers consecrated to the task of education, the most sacred and responsible profession in life. ----------o---------- Science THE SCIENCE courses offered this year consist of physics, chemistry and biology. These three courses offer a very good foundation in the fundamentals and principles of science. Enrollment in these classes totaled about 30 pupils with the biology class far in the lead as to number of pupils. In 1925-1926 biology was placed on the schedule in place of general science because it offers a broader field in the study of plants and ani- mals and a short review in physiology. Interest in the sciences had been manifest throughout the year, and next semester we are expecting to have a large enrollment in all science courses. ----------o---------- History ACTING upon the conviction that the function of the history de- partment is to make students familiar with the social and industrial problems of the present as well as the past, a reorganization of the department was effected this year. A one year course in World History was offered to second year students, to replace the traditional two years of Ancient and Modern history. American history and civics, usually a Senior subject, became a third year requirement; and, for the first time in this school, the fourth year students were introduced to a vital study of sociology and economics. The latter proved to be most satisfactory to the advanced, thinking group, who eagerly absorbed the newest thought concerning modern problems and their solutions. Too little at- tention has been given to the life immediately about us, but the future emphasis must be upon the future citizenship of our country. The students of the World History class devoted one day each week to the making of illustrated books; a special study of one European country being made by each student. Individual projects in the form of illustrated compositions on such national civics questions as immigra- tion, highways, protection of our food supply, etc., were the special problems of the Civics students. In addition to much free discussion in the social group, designated as the Sociology class, a research study depicted in chart form, of poverty conditions in Humboldt and Pershing counties constituted the special problems of this group. ----------o---------- Industrial THIS department is made up of two major divisions, the drafting de- partment and the shop. The work of these divisions runs concur- rently for a period of two years. However this work is elective and either subject may be taken singly or in conjunction with the other. It is intended that theory and practice go hand in hand. The drafting department is one which furnishes equipment and is not dependent upon location. This consists of texts, drawing desks,

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H. C. H. S. WINNADA 1926 equipment of the speaker and writer. It is with this thought in mind that the English department of the Humboldt County High School concen- trates upon extemporaneous speech, dramatic interpretation, the devel- opment of themes which reflect the writer’s personality and upon the appreciation of the world’s best literature. The public speaking classes, representing the specialized oral English, have during the last year presented one act plays, debates, dramatic readings and original orations, in addition to many extempor- aneous talks and the careful study of the theory of public speaking. Respect for dignified and correct written and spoken English insures the accumulation of a better vocabulary, a critical estimation of literary values, and the establishment of those ideals which result in definite character development and a broader conception of one’s relation to his fellow men. ----------o---------- Commercial THERE is at present a great demand from the business world for well trained young men and young women. To help meet this de- mand, a four-year Commercial course is offered in this high school. While the primary purpose of the course is to give the training necessary for a vocation, that is not the only value. It has a cultural value. It has an effect on the esthetic qualities of the individual. It de- mands self-mastery, courtesy, the power to think and to act. A number of certificates and medals have been awarded this year to members of the different classes for proficiency in their work. ----------o---------- Music THE MUSIC department of our school has had for its two fold aim: Love of music for music’s sake, and music as an art to develop the highest ideals. The organizations which have contributed to these standards were: Girls’ Glee Club, Boys’ Glee Club, and the Orchestra. Further development of our aims should be the next step and next year’s work will doubtless show great progress. Let us look forward to music courses in our school which will provide development of our lofty aims and of talent shown among the students. Such a course as music appreciation would be a source of benefit and inspiration to the students. ----------o---------- Home Economics DURING the past year the Home Economics department has been conducted under the regulation of the Smith-Hughes Act. Sewing, cooking, home planning, home nursing, child care, general science and art as related to home making, comprise the present course of study, credit being given separately for the two last named branches. One feature of the past year’s work consisted of having each girl plan, prepare and serve a breakfast and also a luncheon for three guests and herself. At the contest held in Reno, April 28, Winnemucca won first prize in the general art exhibit consisting of pictures, frames, baskets, etc. The first prize on individual art demonstration was won by Mary Backus and the third prize in general science by Kathryn Byrne. JL3