Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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HOWARD BARKER Biology IDA IVERSEN Biology ETHEL COOKE Geography H. H. BOYCE C711eniisfry-Pliysics Natural Science Biology, physics, chemistry and geography, the natural sciences, endeavor to familiarize the student with the world in which he lives. Geography pays particular attention to the study of climate, soil, topography, World trade, and wo1'ld citizenship. In biology the student makes a study of all living things, emphasis being placed on the study of the human body in relation to its environment. Chemistry acquaints the student with the more common elements and compounds and with the application of their chemical reactions. Physics, a study of the application of energy to matter, familiarizes the student with the principles involved in refrigeration, automotive power, and various forms of communication. Engllsh The English department this year took hold of the proverbial pendulum and started it swinging back to good old-fashioned grammar, the foundation of effective writing and speaking. Students are being taught to take pride in correct and forceful English through both oral and written composition. The English courses also include a survey of American and English Literature which acquaints the student with the out- standing authors and gives them an appreciation of the types and masterpieces of literature from the early time down to the present day. GRETCHEN BICKEL 9th and 10th ALMA HARRIS flfh and 10th EDITH NAYLOR lflfh and 11Hz HELENE BRIGHT Oral ELIZABETH GRAVES Ilfh and 12th Jo Il rizalism TOMMY D. PRIEST Ilcparfizzeiif Head Iflfli and IZH1 CORA SUNDELL IIH1 and 12th GRACE MCKICHAN Ilfh, HELEN HOUSER Nth and 10th MARY SHERMAN oth GRACE TITUS BURKE

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ELLEN SMITH Vocal HARRI ETT CRABH Ari' MYRTLE OULMAN Dru matics ELSIE IZROERS Art CARLETON STEWA I'2zsfrumcnfs MARJORIE SMITH Strings fnot in picturej Fine Arts Once attracted by the arts, a student's life is lightened and changed. VVorking3 under this principle, M. C. H. S. gives to its students great opportunities in the fields of music, art, and dramatics. In the atmosphere of successful ambition created by the works of the masters, and eguided by outstanding instructors, the student may find a hobby which will be a relaxa- tion in his life, or he may find his hopes in his own career strengthened. Foreign Language Napoleon once said, A man who speaks two langruages is worth two men,', and the German poet, Goethe: 'tHe who knows no foreign tongues does not understand his own. In our foreign language classes of Latin and French, students receive an under- standing' of g'rammatical structures and the derivation of the words of the English language. Aside from the actual language study, students acquire a higher cultural outlook in a World of science and art. They gain knowledge of life in foreign countries, insight into the temperament of social customs, institutions, ideals, and traditions of our foreign people with whom we are constantly becoming' linked together more and more closely. RT HELEN BAILEY Latin. FRANCES FORSTER 1 renclz FLORENCE FLYNN fseatedj Latin GRACE MCKICHAN French

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GERALDINE McNAUGI-ITON FLORENCE O'LEARY NINA ALLEMAN DORIS PIPER GERALD KEISTER Foods Department Head Foods Design Mechanics Textiles EARL GERARD F. B. HATHAWAY HAROLD PALMER IRENE HOLMAN Manual Training FITZGERALD Department Head Mechanical Drawing Retail Selling Manual Training Manual Training Vocational Arts Mason City High School offers seven vocational courses to its pupils. These have been chosen from widely varied but practical fields, in order to give the student some choice, and yet give him instruction in something that will surely be of use later on. Every one of the courses is a basis for several related occupations. Manual Training, in order to be effective as an educational method, has connected itself with all branches of study. It develops in three directions-industry, science and art. Mechanics provides a good foundation for any boy interested in machinery or mechanical work. It gives him a knowledge of various machines and how to use them. Mechanical Drawing, often called the language of industry, teaches the student to read and make drawings, which help to visualize the finished product. The student of foods learns to plan healthful, well-balanced meals and prepare them in an attractive manner. The designing of clothing and the interiors of homes gives the student practical knowledge and develops better taste in the choice of her own clothing. Useful training in sewing and garment construction is given in the textile course. A study of various fabrics is also included. Retail Selling provides a combination of technical training and practical experience in the business world. It prepares a student to hold a job immediately after graduation from high school.