Idaho Falls High School - Spud Yearbook (Idaho Falls, ID)

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SUEIAL SEIENEE ANU LANGUAGE Mrs. Fran McAllister Hugh Benfer Mrs. Esther Williamson Gladys Buckley Mae Neuber American History Sociology Spanish Latin World History Economics English Word Derivation American History To fill vital war-time needs a course in social problems has been substituted for former courses in economics and sociology. The department decided the rapid and sweeping changes in the economic and social structure made textbooks obsolete during this period. As now given, the course consists of six-week units in current problems, global geography, student responsibilities in the war effort, war review, military tactics for the boys, and civil service opportunities for girls. The courses in history have been re-vitalized and special attention given to the relation between past events and present happenings. This not only provides for an understanding of present events but assisits in predicting future changes. It is the responsibility of the schools at any time to fit their students for entrance into society with as little dislocation as possible for both. As society is subjected to rapid and violent changes, it follows that the schools must follow suit if they are to fulfill their destiny. The social science department of the Idaho lialls High School has accepted this challenge and has made changes and revisions in an attempt to prepare students to adjust themselves to society.

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HXEUW Hazel O. Wood Edna May Ewert Anne Thomas English English English V American Literature V Elmer S. Crowley Mrs. Julia H. Hegsted Mrs, Dorothy S. Chandler Dramaties English V Journalism Speech Arts Senior Composition Psychology Art Contemporary Literature This year, in response to war time demands, the Idaho Falls High School department of English has emphasized the study of grammar essentials, vocational skills, social backgrounds, and American ideals in relation to our world of tomorrow. Staff and students continue their efforts to promote appreciation of literature, accuracy of communi- cation, and special efficiency in all the modern usage of our American language. In addition to classroom studies, the department has successfully promoted the Spud Weekly, the Spud Annual, and the essay contests conducted by several civic organizations. ln war or in peace, the aim of the fine arts department is to develop personality, to instill a sense of responsibility and co-operation, and to bring about an appreciation of those cultural values that give meaning and enjoyment to life. This year, the departments of speech, dramatics, and art have contributed much to the morale and advancement of the school, not only in the development of many students, but in the presentation of programs, plays, readings, and art work for both school and community. The junior and senior plays, the large number of one-act plays, and the National Thespians have all been under the diiection of the speech and dramatics department, with Elmer S. Crowley as head. I4

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16 SCIENCE ANU MAlHEMAlIES A. T. Grimmett Dean Henderson Chemistry Senior Science Elementary Algebra Plane Geometry J. V. Coach Paul Koller Marjorie Glendening Biology Biology Zoology 'Sf ' KI. A. Silvester Physics Electricity Aero Science Machines Fannie Hodge Advanced Algebra Trigonometry Plane Geometry Solid Geometry The science and mathematics department has two aims: First, to go all out in an effort to help our nation in the great crisis confronting itg to train our boys and girls to become the best possible help in the shortest possible time, when they are called into the military service, to give them a solid foundation of mathematics and physics for the hundreds of technical jobs needed by the Army. Second. to look to the future and prepare students for the tremendous development which will be sure to follow the war when technicians and scientists of all kinds will be needed to promote and develop the wealth of discovery and inventions made during the conflict. Our new horizon will be to serve our people, our country, and we hope, a new, and better civilization.