Modesto High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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Science Evolves New Ideas NWSE 'RT ll Chemistry students work on experiments in laboratory. Mr. Paul Campbell Mr. Norman Faber Mrs. Phyllis Gross New ideas are being created everyday in the world of science. The Science Department offers classes in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, applied science, and advanced biology. General science gives students basic facts about science. Biology teaches detailed facts about plant and animal organisms., Students learn about the elements in chemistry. Physics gives students a scientific explanation forlmany everyday phenomena. Applied science is designed for those students who' feel they cannot succeed in general science or biology. The importance of science is becoming more evident every year. Because of the emphasis being placed on rocket development, on atomic energy projects, and on the many other aspects of our society which depend upon science, it is necessary for students to have a sound background in science. Mr. Norman Faber is the head of this department. . . K , ,,.. A s.,V K i 'Ng VX A A ,, ... 3 W - K . i t ? i' ' !'3,i .f L 1-f'., . - Mr. E. L. Krause Mr. Odell Scott Mr. Norvin Spence Mr. Dilwyn Studebaker Page l4

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History Unites Past and Present Mr. Don Huntington lectures to his social studies class on European history. Throughout the existence of Modesto High School, the history department has grown and developed. Today, the history department gives students a full understanding of every phase of history. Classes of histoqf which are offered at Modesto High School include Geography, World History, American History, Senior Problems and Current Affairs. Geography is open to freshmen students, and it consists of the study of the geo- graphy and customs of the entire world. State and local government are two of the most important units of the year. World History is mainly made up of the study of ancient civilizations. Several phases of the ancientlworld are touched upon, The final semester of World History includes the study of the world during recent' years. World wars are also a main study. American History is an extensive study of the American continent, the American way of life, and the customs and societies of the American people. Constitutional studies start off the year. Recent news events are taken into consideration in the Current Affairs class. It is the purpose of this class to make the student aware of the importance of the happenings in his daily life. The world's events are reviewed in the class. The main and final purpose of the History Department is to give students with a thorough knowledge of the past. lt is the philosophy of the department that only through a complete and thorough understanding of the past can students meet the challenges of the present world. Department head is Mr. John Sample. Miss Cecelia Dennis Miss Catherine Doherty Mr. Daniel Farrell Miss Ebeth Fell Mr, Kenneth Fitchner ,:.,.. , l Mr. Loren Horton Mr. Don Huntington Mr. Tom Yonker Mr. John Sample Mr. John Whitaker Page l3

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Students Build For Better Tomorrow Four agriculture students study different varieties of seeds to be planted. Mr. Russell Cosgrave Mr. Pius Scheuber Mr. Ted Sypolt Agriculture classes teach methods of modern farming. Classes are offered in the fields of vocational agriculture, animal husbandry, suburban agriculture, and general agriculture, The Homemaking Department of Modesto High School is provided with instructors who teach the students not only the essentials of homemaking, but the small details. Such classes as cooking, sewing, child care, and home nursing are taught. In as much as homemaking will ultimately be a career for ninety percent of all girls, a wide range of homemaking skills are stressed. Besides the usual classroom procedures, the homemaking classes take field trips to major stores in Modesto and have guest speakers. Additional activities include trips to food plants, the annual Modesto Junior College Fashion Show, and county home economics demonstrations. Mr. Ted Sypolt is head of the Agriculture Department, while Mrs. Lillian Bleil heads the Home Economics Department. Mrs.,Lilli n Bleil, Miss Ilene Graff Mrs. Gertrude McCart Mrs. Irma Whitehead Mrs. Marguerite Woods . W fDffcLf.f1f t:.':5CeM9' Page I 5