Madison High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Madison Heights, MI)

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legit l:.l Mathematics rUllathematics is a Universal Language Mathematics is one of the most important sub- jects in the curriculum of our se h o ols today. Down through all the ages it has stood as the subject best adapted to train the youth in the habits of expressing their thoughts accurately and concisely. Indeed, mathematical laws are so intelu woven in everyday life that we are usually uncon- scious of their existence. Our Mathematics Department has been planned to meet the requirements of the State University at Ann Arbor and other institutions of learning. The general requisite is one year of Algebra and one of Plane Geometry. Other requirements are three years, and in some special cases four, for example, to enter an engineering school one must have had the four-year course of Mathematics. We feel that being: a small school, we are particu- larly fortunate in having a four-yenr course in Mathematics. In the hrst year we offer Algebra, using as El jMHs-u; 2' text, Huwkes, Luby and Toutonis First Course in Algebra. In the tenth grade, tiA Laboratory Plane Geometry by Austin, is being used. This book is new and comparatively few schools are using it. It is outstanding because it is a step forward in the reorganization of high school mathematics. A u stin correlates Geometry and Geometrical Drawing. and by this plan teaches learning by doing. One-hulf 0f the Junior year we have Solid Geometry by Palmer Taylor and Furnum. in the other half-year we have Algebra '1. using Second Course in AlgebrzW by Hawkes, Iiuby and Touton. In the twelfth grade, we have 'ltrigononietry, using as a basic text itWentworth and Smith-Plune 'ilrigonometry. As yet we have no thoroughly organized Mathe- Inatics Club. However, in one of our classes we give one class period a month to :1 mathematical program. The purpose of this is to stimulate in- terest in the subject and also to become familiar with some of the great mathematicians of the past. Next year we hope to have an organized club tak- ing its members from the whole Mathematics De: partment. OLIVE MAXWELL. HGXmHo The Faculty and Students sincerely thank their patrons and advertisers for their generosity and good will which has made possible the publication of this, the first volume of the i'Madisonianf, List of Patrons and Patronesses Mr. Sidney J. Bockstunz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Gunter Mr. and Mrs. Riggs Dr. C. H. Banning Mrs. E. E. Bartley Mr. Fred Trippel Mr. A. H. Ingmanson Mr. P. E. Duckworth Mrs. Margaret Canning: 10. Mrs. Frank Wilson 11. Mrs. Howard North 12. Mrs. R. M. KOSkil 13. Mrs. H. L. Stanton, Jr. 14. Mrs. J. C. MacDonald 15. Mrs. E. L. Williams 16. Mrs. Henry Ollila 17. Mrs. John Olliln 18. Selma E. Jarvis 19. Mrs. Clinton Sullivan 20. Mrs. W'illiam H. Glass 21. Mrs. John C. Craig 22. Mrs. Lee I VVingert 23. Dr. and Mrs. Kirkup 24. Mrs. Alice Kruber 25. Mrs. J. Farden 26. Mrs. O. R. Gough 27. Mrs. Maple ??CTIFPW?PJEQH FiftyrFour Eva Murto walked into a bank in Royal Oak and. stepping up to the window, Said: stI would like to open an account in this bank please? tWVe shall be very glad to accommodate you. said the teller, what amount do you wish to deposit? ttOh, said Eva smiling, itI mean a regular charge account such as I have at the department stores. Mrs. Straight Qriviug exzunh: HDo any of the questions puzzle you? Hazel Fulkerson: stNot at all. The questions are perfectly clear; it's the answers that give me trouble. Mrs. Sullivan: i'Murjorie, what is the matter with your singing? You are simply screeching. Marjorie: tiOnly hitting on one tonsilf' Maurice lived in Chicago and Michael lived in New York. One day Michael telephoned MauriCe to come to his house number 17009 and Visit him. Maurice. reached New York and while standing on the sidewalk he saw a street car go by with a number 17009. Maurice grasped: HWhy, there goes Miehaells house on roller skates. I:F W1923L MLZM

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eer EMHSF Science CDepartment The Science Department this year has offered courses in Biology and General Science. General Science being for the eighth grade and Biology for the ninth. Next year we are going to add courses in Physiography for the tenth grade, Chemistry for the eleventh grade and Physics for the twelfth grade. Physiogruphy includes the study of the various formations of the earth, soil and rock, also a study of the weather and its effects on the life on the earth. The study of Chemistry and Physics fur- nishes concrete objects for experiment, gives em- ployment for the imagination and provides sure means of controllingr operations. It trains the judgment by the way in which the nature of its subject matter favors self-eliminution. and finally the information which it yields considers the activ- ities which make up life. The majority of colleges and universities require but one year of laboratory science; uecording to the course pursued the requirements vary, that is, for an Engineering or Mining Course. both Physics and Chemistry are required. As our High School offers all four years of science. our graduates may meet the requirements of any college or university. KEITH TARRANT. $4anual cTraining CDepartment Manual Training is not taught in many High Schools because it is thought to be unnecessary in a general High School Course. I believe it should be taught because it gives training in the co-ordination of the brain and hands. It is some- thing the boys will use all the rest of their lives even if they do not take up a trade. One always has things to do about the home that requires the Same knowledge of the w orking of wood and handling of tools. Even if they do not work at it again, they will be able to recognize and appre- ciate good workmanship in things they see in later life. For those who will follow it for a trade, it will serve as an introduction to the shop work and a beginning in the correct use of tools in wood working. It will also help to hold the interest in school of those who would otherwise have dropped out to go to work. The course this year has been opened to the eighth, eleventh and twelfth grades. The course consisted of general shop problems. These prob- lems were of elementary nature, this being the first year Manual Training has been ottered in this school. The aim of the course is to teach the boys the value of making and using diagrams of their projects, also to get them acquainted with shop methods and with hand tools for wood work- ing. Some of the projects that have been coln- ijw wmzw L: JI if it L:.J pleted this your are: Book ends, book racks. mix- ingqr boards. necktie racks, meat board S, bird houses. sailboats. aeroplanes, as well as :1 number of toys painted in bright colors for the Christmas season. Our work this year has all been done by hand. but next year we hope to have some machinery to do our rough work. KEITH TARRANT. Home Economics With weights and measures just and true; oven of even heat; VVell-buttered tins and quiet nerves, sue- eess will be complete. The Home Economics or Home-Making Depart- ment has been newly organized this year. Through the efforts of Mrs. Moegle and the School Board the department has been equipped with furniture and utensils which will long endure the test of tlziily usage. In order to make the school laiborzh tory look more like a real home kitchen a touch of color has been supplied in using a cool green in the border of our towels and dishes . in green chair backs, on the collar and Cuffs 0f the stu- dents7 cooking smocks and in the luxuriant win- dow boxes of vines and geraniums Later curtains. will be hung, which will give the Home Economics Division a real home atmosphere. The object of this department is to teach the student the art of living through scientific study of the principles involved in the management of a home. Food study has been of primary interest this year including study of food principles, planning of balanced meals, marketing, preparation of foods and meal service In the meal service plan the stu- dent studies during the preparation project the well-equipped kitchen, its arrangement of furni- ture, list of supplies, harmony of color, etc. With the Serving of the meal the dining-rootn unit is introduced. In addition to the principles under- lying.r the study of the kitchen, table etiquette and the psychology of eating, are an important ele- nient. Breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners are studied as separate units so the student gets a very defi- nite idea of their plan in the days diet and their special relation to the whole duyis united meal plan. The seen 11 d division of Home Economics at Madison School is the cafeteria. Here balanced meals are cooked and served daily by the students. Visitors are always welcome and many have ac- cepted the. invitation. Through the cafeteria it has been possible to serve various banquets to show the appreciation of the school to the various groups who have done some special service. Special s t u d e n t banquets have been served this year to the Glee Club, Bas- ketball teams and to the Senior Class. GRACE LOimiaLL. Fifty'ThTee

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gm Eldon R055: Why, love is only an adventure. Robert Stevenis favorite quotation: uThe sweet- est hours that 7ere I spend, are spent among the lassiesfi Mrs. Walker: HHere is an example in mental arithmetic: How old would it person he who was born in 1887?3i Kenneth Ross: HIVas it a man or woman? Warren Little: Do you know tBooiFi Virginia: tBooi who?u Warren: tlIf you're going to cry uhout it. I wont tell. Mary Shea: Where is Atoms? Mrs. Sullivan: Atoms? You must mean Athens? Mary: No, I mean Atoms. the place where everything is blown up. Waiter: Do you mind if I put your bug out of the way, sir? The people coining:r in are falling over itfi Michael: uYou leave it where it is. If nohody falls over it, I shall for it's there. Wellington ttrying to explain why he is late for his datei: I didn't know whether to take time to shave or'not.u Blossom: lWt'lizlt did you decide? Eldon: 'WVhat is a Scotchnmnis ideal of u post otiice? Walter: A place to fill his fountain pen? Miss Spears: WVhat does Vl'ushington. D. C, mean! Stanford: Washington, Daddy of his Country. Papa to Dale: HVVhere have you been? Dale: llFishingF Papa: uCome into the woodshed and we will have a whaling expedition. Mrs. Lobdell: Vl'hut is done to milk to make it pure and healthfulW Cornelia: ltIt is paralyzed. thhere do Arrison's live XVilson? asked Arthur Thomas, who had just come over from England. Oh, vou mean Harrison, re ilied XVilson. . I 6tNO, I mean Arrison.v said Arthur, l'and it is spelled like this: one huitch, 21 hey, two hurs, u hi, :1 hess, a hoe and a hen. Vera: llAmericzlns are funny people. They say. tVVllere am I at? In England we say, WVhere is my iat?m aanw L: Emil had been to school for the first time. WVell, dear, and what did you learn? asked Mrs. Mar- vicsin on his return. nNuftin, said Emil hopelessly. Iive got. to go back tomorrmv.u Mr. Gunter was present in 21 seventh grade class and asked if any of the children could tell what an epidemic was. No answer. Well, let me tell you. An epidemic is something that spreads. Now. what's an epidemic?7 HJum. sir,u replied Kenneth Clause. Marguerite Kopp tout 0f breathl: I've run so fast! I just saw a manf' Mary Bulger: Did you catch him? XVnrren Little: I got a splinter in my finger. Lewis Austin: Thatis what you get for scratch- ing: your head. Mrs. MeCurdy: tlltobert, what natural wonders zlre existing in the world today that were not fifty years ago? Robert Stevens: uMe and Bob Manning? ltDonit you know, Virginia. that it is not proper for you to turn around and look after a gentle- mun? I was only looking to see if he was looking to see if I was looking. Mrs. XVilliuIns: WVhy were the Greeks called Hellenistic? Eldon Ross: WVe-ll, I donit know unlesg it was because they were sinful? Harry Parson: Dad, can you write your name with your eyes shut? Mr. Parsons: Why certainly. Harry: Then sign this card? Tarrant Qminting on the fieldl: uThatis Bricker over there. In a few weeks he will be our best man. M. 31.: u0h. Mr. Tarrant, this is so sudden. Miss Tomlinmn: Burns Says we should tsee ourselves as others see us. 3 Lloyd: Then some people would commit sui- cidefl Miss Maxwell: 1 want a motor costume, some- thing in half-mourning. Dealer: XVhy, whatell Miss Maxwell: My engine has a habit of going dead. Mrs. Sullivan: What excuse have you for being late? Howard Roger: I ran so fast, that I didn't hzwe time to think one up? L: :1 If M 1113 23B u LF u ll :1 L:;l FiftyrFive