New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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V SOCIIII STUDIES In the first twenty years of school history, a sound foundation in the Social Studies Department was laid by Dr. Burt F. Powell, Miss Mary Raymond, Frank O'Hara, Dr. Laura Ullrick, and Miss Ora B. Cole. During most of the period from 1904-48, Dr. Ullrick served as head of the department. A few years after 1934, Leslie L. Cooke gave the school a collection of pre-Columbian relics. The History Museum was created in a schoolroom to hold this collection. Dur- ing an eight year experiment, Dr. Ullrick worked hard in revising the curriculum. In 1901-2 the courses offered were Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, U.S. History, Civics and Econom- ics. At the present time, two years of Social Studies are needed to graduate, U.S. History and some other course. In 1915, the first new course, Latin American History, was added. Since then Sociology, Com- munity Civics, Geography, and Far Eastern History have been added. In the last twenty years, a Visual aids program has been developed to supplement collateral reading and text books. The department also offers the students many opportunities for outside activity in such things as mock conventions and mock elections. There are also panel discussions with other high schools, field work at the Northwestern University Settlement, and visits to township meetings. Besides oratorical and essay contests, each year the Simpson Award Discussion is held. During the year 1929-30, two exchange teachers came here from Englandf The latest development in the department is the addition of the English-Social Studies course, Mr. Shearer is the present head of the department. HOME ECONOMICS Home Economics was at first a part of the Art Department under Miss Grover. In 1917 it was organized as a separate department under Rue Van Horn. Mrs. Lighter followed her. It was first housed in the old building and had courses only in cooking and sewing, but as recognition by schools of the importance of a knowledge of home economics grew, the department was enlarged to include Consumer Education, Foods, Clothing, and Interior Decorating. In 1934 the department was moved to the fourth floor of the new building. The department today consists of a modern foods laboratory, several class- rooms, and a realistic modern apartment with a library, livingroom, and kitchen, Through this department the girls learn to become good house- wives and wise buyers. Page I8 SHEARER FLEMINSTON HENDERSON NAY WEHR LIGHTER cosunu icnncuerr -Husain g HLIRSfT 1 I .IQX MILLER. TATHAM WALTZ AWEILER BOND BORHEK

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MATHEMATICS SNYDER ASVCHENBACH CATON , gFuNKHloussR GADSKE Q-QALLIETA A GRATER 'Til -A Id, 1 . I 5 1. HARPER JONES KELSO V h SLEIGHT ww or f fy LAM. I .di ' SWAIN UDE WATERS WEINGARTNER - lNnuSmlAL The earliest history of the mathematics department mentions two part-time teach- ers Frank L. Smart, principal, and Miss Martha F. Eddy. In 1902 there were two full-time teachers. Now there are sixteen. Mr. George A. Harper was head of the mathematics department from 1906 until the present head, William A. Snyder, was appointed. Miss Maloney and Mr. Kahler formerly were full-time math teachers. Although two years of math were for- merly required, they are no longer pre- requisite for graduation. Most students take algebra and plane geometry their freshman and sophomore years, and a majority take intermediate algebra. These courses which used to be taught by ap- plications of the rules, are now taught by reasoning, rather than just following a formula which the student doesn't under- stand. Courses are also offered in solid geometry, trigonometry, and college alge- bra. Algebra III is restricted to students who made A's and B's in their first two years' work, and Algebra 3A and 3B are for those Whose grades were lower. General Math courses are designed for those who do not plan to continue schooling after graduation or for poorer students who de- sire a workable knowledge in Math. Pro- visions are made for progressing into the regular advanced courses where possible or desirable. The Special Math course is a summer school review for incoming freshmen, which also gives an introduc- tion to algebra and geometry. Slide Rule has also been added. With an outstand- ing teaching staff in this department, New Trier students are well prepared to con- tinue their studies in mathematics in col- lege. ARTS Among the first courses offered at New Trier were courses in woodshop, mechanical and freehand draw- ing. From 1901 until 1933 classes were held in the present boiler room. After moving into the new building the forging course was dropped and was replaced by Auto Shop in 1936. Aeronautics courses during the war prepared many for an aviation career. Mr. McKee became the head of the department this year. Courses are now offered in Drawing, Woods, Automotives, and Metals. All of them are very popular and are helpful in preparing pre-engineering and other students for future work, Page I7

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it SCIENCE - IIIIMMERIIE WINDOES CHRISTENSEN CLADER CONDON ' EDWARDS HOYT REAM I ' REYNOLDS SMITH fi '51 SCIENCE The New Trier Science Department was first headed by Mr. Hildebrand, who came to New Trier in 1908 and remained for twenty-nine years. Mr. Hildebrand began the practice of taking the various science classes on excursions. He also started the Science Musuem filled with specimens from these trips. Mr. Windoes, the joined the faculty in needs of the students. About thirty years replaced a course in Physiography, and Biology replaced two courses: Botany and Zoology. The courses have been modern- ized and as much stress as possible placed on practical applica- tion without impairing college preparation. A core course in science for freshmen was added after New Trier's participation in an experiment with forty other schools. This course features a close alignment in studies between English, history, and science. A relatively new course included in the science cur- riculum is a course in marriage relations called Science IV. Although only one year of science is required, many students take more, especially since such a wide variety of courses is offered by the New Trier Science Department. present head of the Science Department, 1914. Much has been done to meet the ago, the freshman General Science class COMMERCE Shortly after New Trier was founded the first Commerce classes were organized, Simple record keeping and a very precise style of penmanship were taught. Shorthand and type- writing were added shortly and the record keeping course was changed to double-entry type bookeeping. Salesmanship and commercial law were later introduced. Through the depression years the emphasis was toward training for vocational competence. In recent years, a change in Commercial subjects places the emphasis on their contributions A ' ' I to general education. A' Traditionally, the personnel of the department and many ' students taking Commercial subjects have been allied with the p ,H Bookstore and the Registrars Oflice. Arrangements have been STEWART VAN DEURSEN 'EVERNON made for a work study program, adding practical experience to theory. I . ' I i f ' Q .f s 'I3'ii?IfZ .'. ' ' iw I 7 Y 1 '. ' . Q ' I RAU , DOCKSTADER HADDEN' HERRON .REINHARDT , SMITH D Page I9