Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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As puzzling as a surrealistic picture as difficult to choose as a color scheme for a new costume ... is the problem of choosing the right sub jects of study . . . for Hip freshman, it is a crucial moment . . . on his choice rests his future. As the freshman glances over the course of study, lie notes that he is required to take citizenship. Knglish. general science, and. of course, physical education, which is required all four years ... he is to elect one of three elective subjects: namely, home economics, manual arts, or Latin . . . the carrying of four academic units a year, exclusive of band, orchestra, glee club, or any other extra-curricular activities through the high school years, is considered sufficient work. For the sophomore, there is more freedom . . . lie is obliged to study world history and Knglish. and In select two others of his choice from the fields of home economics, manual arts, algebra, biology. Latin, or typing. A junior has two required subjects: United State's history and Knglish. with the privilege of selecting two of the following subjects: general geography, geometry, chemistry, offered in alternate years with physics) or shorthand. The senior is required to take problems of American democracy . . . lie has the privilege to choose three electives from the following list: bookkeeping. Knglish. physics, (ottered in alternate years with chemistry), science, not open to students who have had chemistry or physics). stenography, and mathematics, students who have had neither algebra nor geometry, must take mathematics in their senior year) . . . advanced algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry may be taken by special arrangement. Band, glee club, and orchestra are elective throughout all four years . . . participants in band earn Va credit a year, while those enrolled in glee club or orchestra earn % credit a year ... a student must have earned sixteen credits of study in order to be graduated. If a student is planning to attend a college or a university, he must take into consideration the requirements for college entrance ... he must have taken algebra and geometry . . . our eight required units of study and one other from the following list: biology, chemistry, general geography, physics. Latin it and lit, Knglish l . advanced algebra V2 credit), solid geometry l o credit), or trigonometry ( l credit) . . . credits earned for participation in hand, orchestra, glee club, and physical education are not applicable to college entrance. In addition to this course of study, a student may engage in other activities of interest and of value to him . . . for the boys, there is football. basketball, golf, and baseball . . . for the girls, activities in the iiris' Athletic Association . . . for both, there is the Scribblers (Ilub. the Photography (Hub, the Advertising Club, the band, orchestra, glee club, a cappella choir, and the .I staff. Competent teachers direct the activities in each subject and in each extra-curricular activity . . . every activitv is planned in such a way as to make the student more aide to adapt himself to the requirements and demands of modern life. I'AOK THIRTKKN

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They Satisfy J l.uura Jane Koscnow . . . lias a pleasant smile for linlli biff and little people . . . possesses a happy and cheerful disposition . . . originates from Stevens Point . . . received her M. K. degree from the Central State Teachers College there . . . teaches the third grade . . . likes little children . . . little children like her . . . does lovely oil paintings on canvas . . . enjoys good books. Hazel Kielt . . . fair of hair and fair of face . . . Miss Klett. who keeps busy with her little people in the second grade, attended the White-water Stale Teachers College and other universities . . . (bids enjoyment in reading and seeing a good movie . . . likes to dance ... is an interested sports fan. Sara Peekarsky . . . her voice is soft and low . . . her patience never ending . . . she keeps busy every day teaching elementary art and kindergarten . . . has her M. K. degree from the Milwaukee State Teachers College . . . hates dishwashing . . . campaigns for universal use of paper plates . . . will settle all for an afternoon of skiing and hiking . . . loves riding. Olive Peck . . . patient and considerate • • • friendly teacher of the lirst grade . . . starts them on their way toward fame, glamour, or glory . . . was graduated from the Central State Teachers College . . . her avocation: working in her flower and vegetable garden. Katherine Kisja-ri ... is another of Jefferson's citizens who has made good . . . loves to plan and serve delicious, appetizing meals . . . enjoys teaching the fourth grade . . .finds enjoyment and entertainment in listening to I lie radio and in doing lovely fancy work . . . she received her I’ll. It. degree from the t’niversity of Chicago. PAGE TWELVE

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The extent of our ability in curricular work, the most important phase of our high school life, may give an insight into future success or failure in the adult world PAGE FOURTEEN