Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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SEATED-Iuden. Nancy: Lee, Edna M.: Pratt, Lucile N COMMERCIAL STANDING-Horner. C. W4 Preston, VV. H.: Hay, Lester L.: Allen, E. G. R t iling division in action. ' To the steady drone of a grating phonograph, the type- Commerclal Course . . writers in rooms 216, 217 and 219 can be heard all day Q a long banging out such a wearisome sentence as: Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party. ln the next room the shorthand classes make queer marks that look like Greek to most of us, but really do make sense to some people. Besides typing and short- hand, the Commercial department offers such courses as Window Trimming, Commercial Law, Office Practice, Retailing, and Advertising. These courses give numerous opportunities to high school students. to both those going to college and those who plan to enter the business world. Those interested in a cooperative training job have access to these services through the cooperation of the various merchants of Colorado Springs. They receive no salary for these jobs, but they do gain valuable experience. A highlight is the Window Trimming course using the show window located in the second floor hall. Here during the year you have seen many interesting and colorful window displays built by the students. The courses offered by this department are the most demanded courses in the school. With such a varied list to choose from, there should certainly be many successful business men among us. The classes and training offered by the commercial department definitely meet the requirements needed by the business world. Every year C. S. H. S. turns out many a promising student to prove the value of its commercial department. The opportunities offered in these classes are extremely valuable to all who are enrolled in them.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Votaw, L. D1 Iohnson, Lillian M4 Parsons, Ernestine: Felton, H. O. 16 Knowledge of the past is essential to Future citizens Through their history classes and text- books the history teachers of Colorado Springs High School are attempting to teach their pupils to be good patriotic citizens, By pointing out the great social, political, and economical mis- takes of the past, they are teaching us to be good citizens. By comparing the past errors to the present mistakes, the pupils can better understand and manage the immediate problems that arise in their civic, county, or national government. ln the sophomore classes European history is the subject which is delved into with an effort to determine the reasons for certain happenings in different European countries. It is this knowledge of events of the past which will help to make the world of to- morrow a better place in which to live. The senior history classes spend the entire year in studying American history, so that they may become better acquainted with the great men and events of our country. The inspiration furnished by the study of America's heroes and their beneiicent deeds is of incalculable value to the future Ameri- can citizen. One day a week in the senior history classes is devoted to Speech. Often panel discussions are held over the weekly current events paper, The American Observer. At times these discussions become very heated and are entered into by one and all with spirited conviction. During the last semester a major speech of ten to twenty minutes must be given. The subject may be any that pertains to social science and contributes informa- tion to the class. This speech consti- tutes the final examination for the course in Speech. Through this course in current events, the history students of C, S, H. S. become Well versed in World events, This part of the history class is invaluable to each student.

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l Cafeferia and Library l Provide Relaxafion for Working Minds Study hall-our favorite period-a period in which you can do plenty of nothing, or if neces- sary, plenty of delayed homework. lf work must be done, it is much easier to do it in pleasant surroundings. C. S. H. S. students are doubly fortunate, for not many schools can boast of such a library as the one of C. S. H. S. Because of its cheerful interior, indirect lighting, and a wide variety of research books, current maga- zines, novels, and non-fiction books, it is one of the most completely equipped libraries in the state. The cafeteria, Where a measly nickel can buy a lot of good food, is the most popular room of the building, Though the students may be winded after they have climbed the three flights of stairs leading to the cafeteria, they are well repaid for their labor when they bite into a hot hamburger, or take their first bite of cherry pie a la mode. The social room tells a tale of good times and fun. Who hasn't enjoyed sinking down into the soft cushions of those beautiful sofas? For this reason more committees are finding the social room a convenient place in which to meet. The superb decorations, the soft lights, and the comfortable chairs form a perfect setting for parties and teas. The group that furnishes those swell hot lunches-the cafeteria staff. Shutts, Elizabeth-Study Trovinger, Vanita-Library Intimate glimpses of the Cafeteria at noon' W., . 1 .4