Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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GENERAL SCIENCE and B IO L O G Y Five different courses are offered in science—general science, biology, chemistry, senior science, and physics. Our teaching staff for these sciences includes Miss Church for general science; Mrs. Harrington, who is substituting for Miss Luckhaupt this year, for biology; Mr. Little for both chemistry and senior science; and Mr. Ariens for physics. Every freshman is required to take the course in general science, so Miss C. J. LITTLE, B. Ed. Chemistry, Senior Science FANNIE M. LUCKHAUPT, B.A. Biology Mr. Little instructs his class in chemistry in a test for a chloride. OTTO R. ARIENS, B.A., M.S. Ph ysics, Mat hem at ics MIRIAM L. CHURCH, B.S. General Science. 24 In the Biology Laboratory Church has a large number of classes. Within this course comes the study of plant life, the simple mechanics of the modern world, a hit of astronomy, and a review of the modern automobile. This course is one of the more interesting to most students. After completing his course in general science, if the student wishes to pursue the study of plant and animal life still further, he may continue with a course in biology. Mrs. Harrington, because of Miss Luckhaupt’s unfortunate accident, has taught the classes this year. They have studied the compositions and characteristics of the differ- miHUm AlUMIMWM VCAMOIUM

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SPEECH CLUB Hinf.Uuu: lillrman, W. Stritll, Jurey, M. Slciill, TtmiiirlifT. Zimmeri , Laulirr. Harlwirli. Spragu.-. Ilriiiun, Zogg, Irvine, Sweeley. Third Row: Lilian. Spruul . Kruliaker, K. Sprague, llri«tow. Uilli.un. C. Smikrl. B. Stewart, Bibo. Jone . Keyes, B. Sizemore. Wright, Hamilton. L. J. Miller, Vieoiy, Seliille, (.'oilier. Best. Foley. Titus. Tucker. Serond Rote: YanGilder, D. Sizemore, MrDan iel». Taflinger, Ashley, Pyle, Krlmer, I.aml«aw, l.oy, Adam . II. Hamilton. Bangiolu. Butler. B. Bred. Moore, Knight. Welael. Francis, Carmichael. Antrim. Hunt. I). Francis. Front Rote: Gerard. Morris. Murphy. P. Sunkel. Cychol. Carli. Morrison. Nutt. II. Miller. W. Heed. Bouslog, Irish, Vidito. Bahcork, Krueger, Branson. Doris Thompson. Dora Thompson, McCord, Zieren, Gibbons, Nadin, Miss Cleveland, Dickenson. SPEECH The speech course is divided into two semesters; the first term consists of planning speeches, of learning to tell a story, and also work in the writing and presentation of an original oration. In the second semester the students devote their time largely to the study of the drama. Some experimental plays are given to aid them in putting into practice the material they have observed. Miss Cleveland also produces the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior class plays; she prepares cuttings. too, for students who wish to enter competitive dramatic work. The Speech Club was organized last fall with ninety members. Miss Alice Cleveland is the sponsor. At each meeting all business is discussed and entertainment is given by a few members of the club. This not only provides enjoyment, but it also gives the student experience. Plays, speeches, and pantomimes are given. A new chairman is provided for each program. The plays are usually one act and are directed by a student director with the help and advice of Miss Cleveland. When the program is completed, the audience gives constructive criticism. This teaches those listening to be an attentive audience and to observe the strong and weak points in acting. This club has helped many boys and girls gain self-confidence and experience in speaking and acting.

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CHEMISTRY and P HYSICS A Class in General Science cut kinds of plant ami animal life. In the junior year the school opens a course in basic chemistry, which is taught hy Mr. Little. This course includes a study of the basic elements and compounds which are found in the world today, and their characteristics and uses in modern life. Soap making, analysis of well-known compounds, and a study of coal, tar. petroleum, and alcohols (industrial chemistry), are a few of the things which are studied. Mr. Little also has two classes in advanced general science. This course stresses application rather than theory, and directs special attention to the social implications of the subject matter studied. In the final year Mr. Ariens, who also teaches the newly-created trigonometry class this year, instructs the seniors in a study of the more advanced physical problems of today such as gravitation, speed, heat, refrigeration, light, and sound, to mention only a few. This course is, just as chemistry, supplemented by laboratory tests, which aid in giving added interest to the courses and helps prove to the students the conditions and factors which they have studied in their text hooks.