Milford High School - Droflim Yearbook (Milford, OH)

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THE DROFLIM THE DEPARTMENTS We are not able here to treat the multitudinous activities of the various departments. However, we shall attempt to describe the work going on in each department on a typical school day. Our first visit will be to a class of that early morning subject, math. ln room twenty-four, we find an excited group of Sophomores hiding their embarrassed faces behind plane geometry books. Mr. Coy, the instructor, is trying to drill into these students' heads the value of geometry as a study of logic and reasoning as well as a fund of useful mathematics. ln the afternoon we may visit the solid geometry class. Here Mr. Coy is again demonstrating to his small class of six the logic and usefulness of this ad- vanced subject. The third and fourth periods find a group of curious pupils investigating the mysterious substances in chemistry laboratory. The in- structor, Mr. Coy, finds it necessary to watch carefully over these would-be chemists to prevent N02 and Cl from asphyxiating the student body. Many American statesmen are trained in public schools. The govern- ment class, meeting the second period, may produce some, but the teacher. Mr. MacDonald, is inclined to doubt it. This Senior course is the climax of three year study of history. The first year of this study is devoted to Eu- ropean history which is taught during the next two periods of the day. The relation between Europe of old and Europe of today is emphasized. The junior year is devoted to a study of American history which provides the basis for an understanding of current affairs. Mr. MacDonald tries always to draw parallels between existing conditions and past history. Geography, a subject closely allied to history, we may find being studied by pupils under Mr. Milligan's instruction. The English department was taken over this year by Miss Larason, a recent graduate of Miami University. If we drop in on a Freshman class we may find them struggling with parts of speech or trying to figure out what julius Caesar is all about. The Sophomores may be writing news stories or descriptive sketches, for composition is emphasized in this class along with some more advanced grammar and literature. When we step into the junior class it is likely that we shall be confronted with an excited pupil who is haranguing his classmates. lt is in this class that the pupils practice debating and the giving of talks for many kinds of occasions. We find the Seniors making a survey of English literature before they leave high school. They stop long enough to read Macbeth as well as some Chaucer and Milton. I 9 3 5 Page twenty-three

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THE DROFLIM FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES We, the class of '38, entered Milford High School anticipating a won- derful time during the coming year. We felt proud indeed, but we were soon suppressed by the Iordly manner of the Seniors, the sophistication of the juniors, and even the superiority of the Sophomores, who were them- selves mere Freshmen just one short year ago. We were soon in the midst of the battle, stumbling helplessly through Tanner's Correct English , wan- dering aimlessly about in General Science laboratory, gazing blankly at an imposing array of equations and unknowns in Algebra class, drilling with determination on Latin declensions and conjugations, and exploring in the fields of history, civics, and home economics. However, there are some pleasant things to break the monotony of school life, and in the dim and distant future we shall relate to our children and grand-children the good times we experienced in Latin club, our superb performances in Dramatic club, Mr. Milligan's prize jokes, Mr. Harper's daily quizzes, Miss Larason's use of the word atrocious , Miss Hilliard's southern accent, and Mr. MacDonald's keen and piercing glances in study hall. We shall tell them how the juniors initiated us by causing us to don the garb of the proverbial morons which all Freshmen are supposed to be, and re- quiring us to perform as such for the entertainment of a large audience. We shall boast about having two girls on the Varsity and two boys as cheer leaders. We do not know what destiny awaits us, but we hope to emerge from Milford High School in i938 equipped to take our place in the world and bring honor to our dear old school. -Vona Ruth Owens I 9 3 5 Page twenty-two

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THE DROFLIM Perhaps our next visit will be to the fourth period algebra class. This is composed of green Freshmen getting their first insight into quadratic equations and algebraic relations. Mr. Milligan and Miss Hilliard are in charge of this subject. ln the afternoon, the Latin department has a very busy time. First year Latin takes up syntax and grammar rules, this provides a foundation for the reading of Latin literature. The second course is devoted to a study of Caesar's account of the Gallic Wars. During the past year a select group of six read Cicero's orationsg the Seniors in this class had read Virgil's Aeneid in their junior year. A Latin Club, organized in l933, was very active during the year. The more practical minded students are very busy during the after- noon, some being occupied in the Manual Training department under the supervision of Mr. Harper, others cooking delicious meats and biscuits in the Home Economics department under the supervision of Mrs. loslin. The school is trying its best to produce good carpenters as well as good cooks. Then, too, Mr. Harper shares with Mr. Beachler the privilege of giving stu- dents a basic groundwork for further study in scientific fields. Mrs. Ioslin also teaches biology to a class composed of representatives from the whole high school. Biology gives the pupil an insight into animal and plant life: a knowledge of it is essential to a well-rounded education. Agriculture, one of the more practical forms of biology, is taught by Mr. Harper. At almost anytime during the day a visitor will find the Commercial department very busy. Miss Seel has a full schedule with classes in book- keeping, business arithmetic, shorthand, and typewriting. This department prepares pupils for immediate jobs such as that of stenographer, and so forth. lts value in the school curriculum is inestimable. We have visited the school for a day, and we have seen the pupils in their classes .... However, the school is not' only training the minds of these young people, but their bodies as well. The gymnasium is a very pop- ular place during the regular class periods of gym as well as for the extra- curricular activities. 1935 Page twenty-four