Joel E Ferris High School - Exeter Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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Natural Sciences Nature has played an enormous part in the de- velopment of mang consequently, the study ot' natural sciences deserves a high place in il school's curriculum. The program of courses of the Roosevelt High School contains four ol' these natural sciences, namely, chemistry, bi- ology, physics, and geology. Chemistry deals with the composition of sub- stances and the changes in the composition and constitution of molecules. In order that the student may understand more readily the prin- ciples of chemistry, he has the opportunity of working two days per week in an up-to-date and well-stocked laboratory, while the other three days are spent in the classroom. Biology, which is the scientific study of plants and animals, acquaints the student with living organisms and teaches him the manner in which each of these organisms, through its structure, carries out its function and lives in its environ- ment. Each student dissects both plants and animals to get a concrete illustration of the workings of nature. Physics presents a well-equipped laboratory to the one who Wishes to become versed in the laws of nature, the properties of matter, and the forces which act in nature. Intricate ap- paratus and extensive experimenting enable the student to grasp these laws .more securely, Physics stresses not only the laws of nature itself but also the ways in which man has used these laws. Geology. which is the study of the earth and its inhabitants, trains the student to be more alert as to his surroundings. It gives him the facts about the agents which construct and deg struct the lithosphere or the earth. TOP-A problem in cfvemulry. CENTER-Studying bacteria. V BEI.0W-Miss Barronfx, Mixy Ambroxe. Mr. Oman, Mr, X I Page Twenty l

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l l Music The instrumental music department of Roose- velt lligh is an example of what conscientious training and instruction can develop in the way of youthful musicians from high school student material. The instrumental department is well organized and has its place among the regular classes of instruction, the band rehearsals being held during the fourth period every day and the orchestra on Tuesday and Friday evening. In- strumental students have not only the privi- lege of free use of instruments, but also have access to a remarkably well-stocked library. Mr. Verner Delianey, who took the place of Mr. Uonald tl. Tuttle at the beginning of the second semester, makes this statement for the annual, The Roosevelt High School vocal department at present is comprised of a mixed chorus that meets twice a week. From the weakest depart- ment in the high school and one which has not, evidently, attracted the students, We are hoping the annual of 1934 will have to refuse us space for our various activities. Al3OV'EfT!7t' Clee Club CEN'I4ER7MI'. Maforxe. RIGHT--Tfn' Band Hall. BEl,0W'fAfIf. Mirdixofz, MW. Humpal, Mr. Tuttle. Mr. Dann, M1'. DcLal1t'y. L Page Nineteen il -1' - fs. -., .-f '- -, -, '4--fs--A -T-..-,.,.,.--V:-11-we---,. ,,T...,,..-. 1 - - auf-we 4-Mi,-f--,-.ff-.4-,...f-3-.,.. ,.. -, .,.,.,..., .V ,,,,.. .,,:,,,s1.--s,,..,.,...., , , .,. ,4 ..., , ,. , ,, , ,, ,, . ,,,,.. - ., ....v .,....,..,,.-... ?,...-. .N. .. Y A . j, h I , W H- v . , ips. A4 .4 -9 V f -. 4.3 L r - .A , E A .A iq. . in 4. 144 , . I, . I , , , - .4. -... ,.., .L . , .,.L ... , - -1- sh- 1:.-'A-w,-..-,...-'.-.-'f .Y .ie 1 e. if . . , -A v X H A A, W W, A 1 In Q A 44, A.-Mm A Af, A H JQALM L- -xQL.:,f,,4iw, Ili-ifiiii-xii-tg-L .-v fiwf,-. if: Z '.- ., ',.33s,'-iq-1 ,.- .la-qv-.1 'My' ,I-,sn .. , 1. , - -,.4 j - .4 - fx,-.5

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ocial Sciences In the field of social sciences, Roosevelt High offers a variety of courses to its student body. 'Lo give the lI'1C1lV1i1l13.l an inkling of the various phases oi' his community lite, and to help him to become in the Iuture a useful citizen of his country, the social sciences are taught. lt has been said that nistory is the written record ol past events, passed down Iroiii generation to generation. 'i wo courses in history are offered here, the full year's study of world nistory under tne name General History, and a semester's study of the rise of the United btates Irom its discovery to the present day. This course is concerned not only with the woi'ks of warriors and statcsmen, nor yet politicians, but the every-day lile of the people who pushed the American civilization westward and made a Union of States. Sociology ranks among the most important of these sclences. It deals with the two elements, man and nature, which are behind all social problems. These problems, their causes, re- sults, and solutions, form the course of study for Sociology. The Civics course strives to give to the students a better understanding- of their duties and rights as American citizens as well as to interest them in political problems of the day. Alexander Pope said, The proper study of man- kind is man . This thought is basic in Eco- nomics, for Economics is the study of man as he works for a living. It is also a science-the science of man and work. These problems of work which affect everyone as a member of an organized society and the ways and means of biettering them are discussed in an Economics c ass. - T A claxxroorn discusrion. -Far away and lung ago. r. MCIIVGIIYIG, Mr. Olson, Mr. Sletle, Mis! Simonr, Mr. Anderton. Page Twenty-one 1 v.-mega