Jefferson High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Mathematics One of the most important functions of high school is to give the best possible training to the coming leaders of our nation, and in this, mathematics has a very prom- inent part. Especially in the organization of more logical ideas, in avoiding overstate- ments, and in more accurate expressions of thought is mathematics valuable in future years. Minds that operate by the use of mathematical principles have a decided ad- vantage in the affairs of trade, commerce, problems of physics and philosophy. The mathematics course at Jefferson offers elementary algebra and plane geometry to students taking the minimum college preparatory requirement. Higher algebra, trigo- nometry, and solid geometry are provided for pupils desiring additional training. An encouraging fact is that the number of students taking more than the required mathe- matical requirements is growing annually. Miss Ruth E. Bonnett Mr. Alan T. Button Mr. L. C. Campbell Mr. Carl M. Knudsen Miss Maurine Laber Mrs. Velma Legge Mr. Charles C. Marlowe Miss Abigail McRaith Mrs. Mildred E. Mitchel Miss Katharine Piggott Miss Sarah Ruby Miss Jessie A. Skinner

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Languages Much of the present-day strife in Europe can be traced to lack of understanding among the nations. Too many people in these countries are ignorant of the customs and habits of their neighbors. Believing that the study of foreign languages teaches students tolerance and understanding of other peoples, Jefferson's language depart- ment offers courses in Latin, French, German, and Spanish. Pioneering in an absolutely new and exciting field, the Latin Club last spring intro- duced radio work at Jefferson High School. It broadcast a weekly series of programs entitled Latin Today. The students prepare their own programs under the direct supervision of Miss Irene Campbell. These programs show how indispensable Latin is to our modern civilization and culture. Occasionally a well-known person is interviewed. Encouraged by the success of the Latin Club experiment, another language group, the Spanish Club, has followed with Spanish on the Air. Although having broadcast less than a year, the Spanish program has received much popularity. Together these programs are playing an important part in acquainting the public with the work being done in the language departments of our schools. Mrs. Ethel L. Ayer Miss Mary E. Elder Miss Almeda Poyneer z Miss Irene M. Campbell Miss Estelle M. Ingalls Miss Ruth Rockfellow k Miss Grace Deierlein Miss Ella Karnopp Mrs. Juanita P. Wills

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Science The science department offers to its many interested students a very complete course including biology, botany, physiology, chemistry, and physics. Here students may deviate from the present-day practice of mass education by delving individually into the intricacies of the scientific world through laboratory research. In gathering material for discussion the students are taught how to organize a large amount of material, to write a paper, and to lead a discussion. Thus the science course is well- balanced and interesting. Miss Una V. Davies Miss Maurine Laber Miss Glenna M. Teeters Mr. Leonard H. Gehrke Mr. Charles C. Marlowe Miss Wilma J. White Miss Jean E. Hill Mr. Joe H. Taylor Mr. Walter E. Wood Library In addition to serving as the storehouse for special information and study, the Jefferson High School library has taken on other functions of varied importance. The Library Guild was begun September 16, 1940, for students who might be interested in the activities of library work. This club sponsored a Good Book Week illustration con- test. The library also has a hobby specialization file for those interested, and a reading record is kept of the books that have been read. A student book review file is main- tained by those interested in keeping posted on the new books that come under the scope of their hobbies. Miss Ruth Hall Mrs. Hortense Smith