John A Johnson High School - Maroon Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Front row: Mae Peterson, Doris Carlson, Carl Dion, Gordon Strom, Hclen Dahlberg. Second row: Gordon Shellhonsc, XVilliznn Becker. joy Bostrnm, XVill'xclmina Schoenrock, Harriet Roll- wagen, John Johnson, VValtcr XVitte, Norman Conrad. SCIEXCE CLUB JOHN JOHNSON ----- Prcsidczzz' CARL DION - Vice-Prcsidezzt DORIS CARLSON Secretary XIAE PETERSON Tl'6G.YZlVC7' DR. NORTON - A dzfis er Frou! rms: XVill1el1nina Schoenrock, Mae Peterson, Helen I. Anderson, Verna Stolpe, Violet Larson, Harriet Paterson. Scfond row: Nancy NVOOley, Muriel Orman, Harriet Rollwagcn, xNvZLl'l'Sll Nord, Kenneth Johnson, F1'z1ncCs Tclinek Elinor Gilbert. Tlzirli rows Alice Hardcnbrook, Edna Hanson, Verna Anderson, Marion Sznnuclson, Doris Liljeholm, Helen llahlberg. AXERNA STOLPE - l 1'0sid01'Lt :HELEN I. IXNDIEIQSUX Ifn ice-President XvlOLET LARSON - S'f2cref4z1 y BIAE PETERSON MR. :ANDERSON T1'casm'm' A dfisef' Page I9

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MA l Q N ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Miss Fredine Mr. Harrell Dr. Norton Mr. Smiley Natural Sciences CIENCE is a very interesting subject as is proved by the number of students studying it, there are over 400 students this semester. It is extremely com- plicated. Sometimes reports are very startling and cause much discussion. Chemistry, which is taught by Mr. Harrell and Mr. Smiley, is a study of the chemical elements and their changes. Chemistry is very important, there is a de- mand for skilled chemists and trained engineers as well as for workers in many large industries. l Another subject in this field is physics headed by Mr. Harrell. Physics is a study of the application of sound, heat, light, and electricity in the home, shop, and street. This form of science is really a basis for the higher sciences. Miss Fredine is our biology teacher. Biology is a study of plant and animal life. It includes a thorough study of nature, such as, plants, birds, insects, mam- mals, and also the human body. It requires much outside work. Two biological projects are an insect collection and a leaf collection. There is also much labora- tory work, but everyone who takes biology says it is very interesting and useful. Physiography which is taught by Dr. Norton is a study of the surface con- figuration of the earth, the forces which modify this, and the changes which re- sult. The course also includes elementary astronomy, meteorology, and a study of the ocean. Physiography is a necessary study for students interested in new things such as the airoplane. It is also necessary as a means of forming time divisions and in studying latitude and longitude. Physiography is a basis for commercial geography. K In close connection with the science department are the Bird and Science Clubs. Both have made trips this year relating to science. Page I8

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MAJAQXQ GN First row, left to right: Miss Mellem, economics, commercial lawg Miss Ostergren, United States liistoryg Mr. Ralston, civics. Second row: Mr, Bergh, modern and American historyg Miss Downing, modern and English history? Miss Hood, world history. The Social Sciences HERE are about eight hundred students taking the social sciences. History is one of the most valuable subjects that anyone can take. A careful study of the past history of the world in order to be able to have an intelligent understanding of the world in which we live is an essential of education and citizenship. English history is especially valuable to the junior and senior be- cause it will give him vital help in his courses in English literature, music, art, and science. It teaches him the background of our own history and government, the foundations of personal rights and liberties, and of constitutional democracy which the United States inherited from England. Economics is the social science which treats of those human activities that are concerned with earning a living, and commercial law teaches the student the at-- titude of caution and deliberation so that he will undertake business ventures thoughtfully and with a knowledge of his legal rights. Civics is the study of local, state, and national government. The success of democratic, government depends upon the ability of the voters to cast their votes intelligently. 'The object of Civics is to teach people how to become intelligent voters. Commercial geography is the foundational study of all industry, and it is of practical value in all business operations. Miss Brennan, whose picture does not appear on the panel, teaches commercial geography. . Page 20