Liverpool High School - Hiawathan Yearbook (Liverpool, NY)

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LANGUAGES Mary Heid Elizabeth Axtmann Latin RACTICALLY everyone in high school who is studying Latin is asked, Why do you study it? It's a dead language, isn't it? These are foolish questions at the outset and although in moments of dark despair they won- der themselves, they are very well based, logical reasons for ploughing through Gallic wars with Caesar and tearing down defenseless Cataline with Cicero. A professor of Latin in the University of Michi- gan worked up such an enthusisam for the sub- ject that he went as far as to set down fifteen good reasons for studying Latin. To list them all would take space, but a few more obvious ones are: because a command of vocabulary contributes to success in lifeg because more than half of our English vocabulary Qand that the intellectual halfj is of Latin origing because the study of Latin is practical because Latin aids in spelling words of Latin origing because Latin, like any other worth-while study, requires effort and application, resulting in the growth of such valuable habits as concentration of mental ener- gy, perserverance in overcoming obstacles, thoroughness, accuracy, clear thinking and sus- pended judgment. Who can gainsay him? The only means of communication humans have is by the use of words so it would seem only natural that to be well understood and to create a good impression it is necessary to have at your command an ample number and variety of words. Where do these words come from? They went through a process of evolution from from the grunts and gestures of prehistoric man until the earliest organized civilization, namely the Romans, developed the Latin language and set down in it such masterpieces of literature as the Odessey and Illiad. Civilization advanced and we find newer civil- izations. These blended and intermingled, creating variations of Latin which we now know as German, French, Spanish, English and many others. It would be unwise and difficult for the aver- age person to attempt to master these langu- ages, but by understanding the basic one he can more easily comprehend the others,'and his own, which is derived from them all. l,i..l....l.ll- French II HE PETITE Journal is a bi-monthly French newspaper. The French II students have been reading this publication in order that they might improve their translation and vocabu- lary. However it does more than this, for in it are interesting articles concerning such things as French holidays which adds to their knowledge of the country. All this not only leads the student toward passing his regents but also adds interest to the class as it draws the attention from the everyday routine that there is bound to be in language, to something entirely different but still helpful in the study of French.. Kiki Page Twelve

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Library Helen Frank Margaret Klutz HE SCHOOL year 1938-39 marks the most successful year for the school library since Miss Helen Frank became supervisor of this de- partment in February, 1937. The number of books circulated from the senior library this year was 4,683 titles, an in- crease of 167 books over last year's total, while 3,106 were circulated from the junior library. The attendance numbered 14,897 an increase of 1,402 over that of the preceding year. Approximately 389 titles were added to the book collection since September, 1938. This nunber includes books for the elementary grades and for the junior and senior high school. The library is a member of the junior Literary Guild, a book club issuing each month the best four books for juveniles. Among the new books in the senior high school library are Three Sisters the life of Madame Kai-Shek and her two sisters by Cornelia Spen- cer, UThe Romance of American Transporta- tion by Franklin Reck, f'The Golden Plover and Other Birds by Arthur Allen, Sky Cruiser by Howard Brier, Secret of Silver Peak by Sara Schmidt, The Pygmy's Ar- row by Olive Flemming, and Natalie by Eden johnson. The staff for the senior library consists of Hazel Clay, Katherine Hosey, Jean Weller, Helen Milliken, Mildred Yehle, Ruth Seeley, and Louise Albro, while Merle Pratt, Eugene Gardner and Mildred Yehle issue books from the junior library under the direction of Margaret Klotz. HM Hoivie EooNoM1os Diana Weedon E STUDY Foods to learn to develop standards and judgment with regard to nutrition, costs, marketing, preparation, and care of foods on the meal basis, to emphasize the proper organization and plan of work to save time and labor, to inculcate right health, food and work habits, to become a better member of the family and to develop an appreciation of the responsibilities of a homemaker. We study House Furnishing and Manage- ment to instill genuine desire for and admira- tion of the finest type of American homes, to em- ulate in every way a love for the fine things of home life and to create the determination to be a helpful, harmonious member of the home and community, to develop managerial ability in a girl in the use of time, energy and money, to de- velop a wholesome attitudz in the girl through the appreciation of the problems involved in household management, to teach underlying principles of house constraction, decoration and furnishings so that st.1dents may acquire an appreciation of the factors that contribute to health, comfort and beauty of our home and community. Family Relationship and Child Care and Training is planned for the girl who wishes to assist in the physical and mental care of children in her own home and in her community and also to develop a wholesome attitude on the part of the girl through appreciation of the problems involved in family relationships. The children studied in the class were secured from the homes of the girls or friends. Clothing for the high school girl deals with: Comparative study of textiles based on the knowledge required to become a wise consumer, essential knowledge concerning the cost of clothing, good taste in the choice of clothing, personal attractiveness dependent on body and clothing cleanliness, standards for judging garments usually purchased ready-to-wear, em- phasis in the construction of clothing should be based on choice of design, choice of material, practical technique, general appearance, cost in effort, time and money. Page Eleven

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MATHEMATICS Frederick Sohamu INCE the time of the early Babylonians and Egyptians, about 4000 years ago, mathe- matics have been an essential factor in the growth of civilization. The Babylonians had advanced very far in their study of mathematics, as early as 2000 B.C. At that time knowledge of arithme- tic, geometry and algebra was gradually in- c'easIng. It was not until many years later, hnwever, that mathematics was grouped under separate headings each with its own name. For example, algebra derives its name from the title of a work by an Arabian mathematician who lived in the ninth century in the city of Bagdad famous for the Arabian Nights tales. The mean- ing of the word algebra is the science of equa- tions. So you see, algebra is really a science, believe it or not. VVe study mathematics for several reasons, among them because we need mathematics in science, for college entrance and to enable us to solve the problems that are met in our everyday life. Y Mechanical ECHANICAL drawing is very much like a language. For, to a draftsman who understands this language, a mechanical drawing tells all he needs to know and more quickly than words. Mechanical drawing is necessary in almost all industries for before any new article may be Drawing made, a drawing must be made on paper so the Workman may know just what it is like. We study mechanical drawing in high school as a preliminary to more advanced work after high school in engineering college or in the various vocational schools. Kiki MUSIC Elertah Wright Robert Woods i Qrchestra Robert Woods, Director UNE 3, the orchestra played at the Grant Junior High School. Liverpool High School ranked as one of the highest among ten other schools including North Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Central School, Split Rock, St. Anthony, Grant Junior High School and others. This will be an annual festival. The seleztions they played are: Selections from Carmen by Bizetg Because by d'Hartlotg In A Monastery Garden by Kettleby. They have practiced every week of this semester. Members of the orchestra are: FIRST VIoL1Ns: Beverly Freeman, Steve Orman, Page Thirteen