John Marshall High School - Barrister Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Madam Chairman! It says here- Classes in public speaking and debate at Marshall are designed to help the student to think clearly and logically and to improve his style of delivery. Every pupil is entitled to com- pete in the eliminations for the oratorical and extemporaneous speech contests sponsored annually by prominent community groups. Mar- shall each year holds a debate tournament at the completion of which a beautiful trophy is awarded to the winning team. This fall the affirmative team, ably represented by Bob Pat- terson and Bob Solomon, defeated a strong negative team composed of Miriam Reiss and Muriel Chelin. The subject was Resolved: That every able-bodied male citizen of the United States should be required to have one year of full-time compulsory military training before at- taining the present draft age. Every student enrolls in at least four terms of English. ln the tenth year the pupil endeavors to orient himself to the complex life of the mod- ern high school, and to lay for himself a firm foundation in grammar and usage. The eleventh year opens to the student several fine courses in literature designed to develop in him an appreciation for the better works. both classical and modern. Those students who wish training in self-expression have a fine opportunity af- forded them in the drama classes. Graduates from Marshall who have entered universities have frequently expressed their appreciation for training in the technique of writing offered them in advanced composition. This year a new course, senior problems, has been introduced to prepare the student for the days that lie be- yond graduation. As taught at Marshall the social studies are a fascinating group. The student is able, as he views the parade of history, to compare events of the past with those of the present, He devel- ops a broader viewpoint in relation to happen- ings of his own time. Through courses in civics and United States history he gains a broader knowledge of his own nation. l-le delves into the basic fundamentals of the American Consti- tution and thus he is better able to understand the intricate workings of our government. That's a debatable point

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Science enables us to gain an insight into the vast reservoir ot classified knowledge which man has collected through the passing centuries. An interesting course in biology is offered at Marshall which enables the student to gain a fundamental knowledge of elementary plant and insect life. The subject provides a firm basis for the more advanced scientific studies. Physi- ology not only is an essential course to the pros- pective nurse or medical student, but gives every pupil an opportunity to acquaint himself with the complicated mechanisms of the body. For the student who does not wish to enter the more advanced scientific courses, physical sci- ence proves a valuable and interesting course. The future engineer finds physics an essential subject since it provides instruction in such im- portant matters as mechanics, sound, light, and electricity. The student participates in actual laboratory demonstrations which afford practical application of the principles taken up in class. Strange odors arise from the chemistry labora- tory where the prospective test-tube tinklers are learning for themselves the foundatic-ns of the science that Lavoisier developed. The Chemistry Team which we enter each year in the Southern California Contest has always ranked among the first ten. What a iiqure! .' .ai wwammnmw Q . . W -ur .ff-.-rf W M Future physicists Fractured rib? Mathematics has been described as the queen of the sciences. It contains in its concepts the basis and outline of such subjects as physics, chemistry, and geology. A subject such as geometry tends to develop in the individual the ability to think clearly and logically. To the future engineer and draftsman a good basis in mathematics proves invaluable. As a special aid to the boys who intend to enter the armed forces and the shops engaged in defense work, a new course, military and shop mathematics, has been introduced.

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Latin applied Students who begin a language just because it is required for college entrance often find themselves continuing it for love of the subject. The course holds their interest, not only for the language itself, but for the knowledge which is gained of the customs and literature of the coun' tries where it is spoken. Conversation, the sing- ing of folks songs, and the reading of modern newspapers help to make the classes lively. lohn Marshall students are given a choice of three languages. They may choose the language of Spain, or of France, or Latin, the tongue of ancient Rome. With a swish of the brush and a dab of paint, the art pupils turn out many clever posters and attractive signs advertising school activities. Furthermore, every gayly decorated dance is an example of the ingenious efforts of these boys and girls. The life-like sketches, the clever costume designs, the attractive jewelry displays, and the unusual leatherwork creations that often adorn the showcases give concrete evidence of the excellent training given pupils in our many art classes. Still life? ' ls French class Tooling xNf Q- 45