McKinley Technical High School - Techite Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Stmzdinif: Mr. Mitchell, Miss Owen, Mr. Marsh, Miss Crawford, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Krehbiel, Mr. Eclelen, Miss NVorthley, Mr. Rolston, Miss Ebaugh. .S'r'uri'd: Mr. Brown. Mr. Noble, Mr. Rippey, Mr. White, Mr. Richardson, Mr. XValtz. Dr. Heron MATHEMATICS-SCIENCE-MUSIC eeded as head of the WHEN MR. MYERS was appointed as assistant principal, he was succ Mathematics department by Miss Birtwell. The one year of mathematics required for gradu- . . . . . P . d 1 ' b taken either in Algebra or Arithmetic. Plane Geometry is ele-tive, an ony ation may e those receiving a high rating in that subject may continue the higher mathematics, in which Intermediate and College Algebra, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, and Surveying are the courses offered. Tech is particularly well prepared to teach science, for the laboratory equipment in all branches is exceptional for high schools. Dr. Mattern in Chemistry, Dr. Hay in Biology, . . h. h Mr. Adams in Physics and Mrs. Rush in Home Economics are heads of departments w ic 3 rival colleges in their up-to-date apparatus and unusual facilities for effective work. The teaching corps for all the science work includes twelve teachers. Two years of E . Chemistr and one year each in Biology and Physics are offered. In Home conomics a Y prerequisite course, The Essentials of Home-Malcing,', is followed by courses in Domestic Art, Foods, Home Nursing, and Child Study. Thou h music is no longer a subject required beyond the freshman year, the classes in g Major Music and Music Appreciation are largely attended. Mac-s Keene directs the choral work, and Mr. Walten the instrumental. 24

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5 V .Yf.r,1il1'11ff.' Alisa Clark. Miss Rmisnville, Miss Pinkertoii. Mrs. CllZll'l1llliSS. Miss llrmimlly. Miss Maxsli. Mis Flizxllice. Miss Fielrl, Miss lk-lallcy. Miss Aiken. Mrs. lllartin, Miss llziwkins. Miss Poole. .X'm1tml: Mr. baugstzul. Mrs. Saugstad. Miss Livnuclais, Mr. Vliet, Mrs. Cue, Mrs. Frost ll . . ix lilume. HISTORY-LANGUAGE-ART THE HISTORY department offers courses in ancient, medieval, modern European, and American history, as well as the elective courses of Civics, Economics, International Problems, and Business Law which are open to the upper semesters only. The course in American history is a requirement of all students for graduation. The worlc of the department is car- ried on by ten teachers with Mr. Vliet as the newly appointed head teacher The Modern Language department is under the direction of Mr. de Berriz. There are six teachers of French, three of Spanish, and one of German. For students preparing for ll h co ege t ree or even four years of work in each of the languages is provided, though the majority prefer to study two years in each of two languages. Mrs. Coe with two assistants talces charge of the worlc in Latin. All of the college preparatory reading, including Vergil, is embraced in the course. Extensive courses are offered in the art worlc of which Mr. Lamb is the director. In- struction IS given in art history and art appreciation, teaching the value of ohjects of art in daily experience, and the principles by which the great artists have worked Art structure ' 7 drawing, painting. and dress desi nin l ' h ' l ' course. g g, a ong wit commercia and graphic art, complete the Z3 s

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l , f yin: Sfmulimf: Mr. Edwards, Mr. Williams, Mr, Middleton, Dr. Hay, Mr. Minnich, Mr. Baker. Mr. Keyser .Yvunvlz Mr. Brown. Mr. Noble, Mr. Rippcy, Mr. Vl'hite, Mr. Richardson, Mr. NValtz, Dr. Heron. SHOPS--DRAWIN G-BUSIN ESS McKlNLEY OFFERS a wide choice of technical subjects in which a student may get training for almost any type of vocational work. While the shop courses are not compulsory, a large percentage of the students l ' ' e ect one or more. An excellent coordination of hand and mind is obtained in this way and the handi fr d d b h admiration and praise. , cra pro uce y t e students is a subject for The various shops with their directors are as follows: Art Metal, Mr. Saugstadg Auto Repair Mr -Iaclcsong Cabinet Mr White For e M B' h El , . , . 5 g , r. irc 5 ectric, Dr. I-lerong Machine, Mr. Richardsong Mold, Mr. Piggottg Pattern, Mr. Brown, Printing, Mr. French. Collaborating with the shops are the drawing departments, with the mechanical work directed by Mr. Rippey, and the architectural work by Mr. Walten. Another phase of vocational work is found in the Business Practice department which employs ten teachers, and is directed by Mr. Waltz. Courses is shorthand, typewriting b . . . . . , 9 oolclceepmg, commercial arithmetic, penmanship, and oflice practice, including secretarial training, are offered. In addition to mental and manual train'n h ' l 1 g, p ysica training is also provided for the students, all of whom are required to devote two periods a weelc to physical education. Miss Naylor has charge of the assignments for the girls, and Mr. Hardell for the boys. .25