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

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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

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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 Two luncheons were given during the year—one to the successful contestants in a correct posture contest, and the other to those in a two week “no gum” contest. Much interest has been manifested in the home economics work this year, and a larger number of girls are realizing the advantages of a course which embodies so many phases of home making. ----------o---------- Mathematics MATHEMATICS courses offered during the year consisted of alge- bra, plane geometry, and solid geometry. Realizing the importance of the cultivation of habits of self-reliance, clear cut thinking and logical reasoning, the purpose of the mathematics department deals primarily with these points of development. Aside from the necessity of a mathematical foundation for such professions as architecture, astronomy, various kinds of engineering, and navigation, arises the immediate needs of every intelligent citizen for sufficient mathematical proficiency to master the ordinary problems of commerce and finance. ----------o---------- Our School and Grounds THE BUILDINGS and grounds of a school generally indicate some- what the character of the management of the institution and the attitude of the student body. We are or should be ashamed of deface- ment, mutilation and depreciation of our school building and grounds. On the other hand we take pride and interest in its improvements, beau- tification and upkeep. This year we are proud of the balcony that has been added to our gymnasium. First of all because it is useful in that about three hundred more spectators can be seated comfortably and where they are safe from being struck by players or balls. Second, because it adds beauty to our gymnasium, destroying the barn like effect, and making it very easy to decorate for entertainments and balls. Also those who do not dance can comfortably and inconspicuously observe from the balcony. Then we are proud of the large storeroom under the stage because it provides a place for all the apparatus that was formerly stored in various places such as the lower halls. It also releases a store room which is now converted into a beautiful music room. We also take pride in the remodeling of the shop which now takes care of almost any kind of work that students are required to do. Our locker system, newly installed, is a long needed addition. Now we can keep our personal property free from prying eyes and thieving fingers. Under these lockers also are supply lockers where text and supplementary books and general supplies are kept. All of these improvements have added utility and beauty to our building. On the outside the improvement is marked. Last spring concrete retaining walls were built, inclosing the lawn and forming a drive way, Vines, hedges and flowers were planted. Last fall and this spring we have enjoyed the first fruits of these improvments. Each year these will be more beautiful and with others added, our joy and pride in the beauty of our school house and grounds will only be equalled by the pride and joy we shall feel in the honor, uprighteous and success of the students, past, present and future of the Humboldt County High School.