Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS Industriol Arts is cnc of the most populor courses in the entire curriculum of the school. It is here thot students find enjoyment in working with their honds. The boys ore much interested in shop work, but me- chonicol architecture and drawing occupy a good deal of their time. too. The equipment in the work shop is modern, safe, and convenient. One of the major projects during the year is the refinishing of old furni- ture brought from home. Sanded, planed, and polished to perfection, the articles can then be lacquered, stained, varnished, pointed, or whatever the boy wants. Opportunity to work with entirely new materials is also given. Usually the boys choose to make practical articles which they can take home and proudly present to the family. In the shop, one might find tables, cab- inets. and book-ends: some are in the first stages of crea- tion. Others are beautifully sanded and ready to be put together: a few ore already completed, standing in shining symmetry, and are examples of the best a boy can do when given a chance. To some, mechanical architecture is the essence of perfect form. The famous architect often has high- school drawing to thank for his start. Although probably only a few of the boys will even continue with this type of work, it gives them insight into the value of hard work, teaches concentration and attention to detail, and sets their feet on that road which is always striving toward perfection. The course has two main objectives: to teach some- thing which can be used after getting out of school, and to find something fhe students like to do. Judging from the number enrolled, it is quite successful. Industriol Arts is real trade work. Many a boy will be better able to fill a carpentry job and be fitted to repair household articles by having taken this course. The world needs men who can work with their honds. Herman Spencer, B.S., M.S. Tho boys got down to business on somo shop work Cuts, doesn't it? Wotch your fingors, boys!

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SOCIAL STUDIES When o student reaches his sophomore year, he must choose either o one-yeor or two-yeor course of history. Miss Green and Miss Lindsey teach world history, the one-year course. This is a general course of the history of mankind up to modern times. Miss Lindsey is the instructor for both ancient and modern history, the two-yeor college preparatory course. This is a much more detailed study of world history. Students of both courses are required to take Ameri- can history, taught by Mr. Johnson the senior year. This deals with the development of the United States as we know it. Also connected with history is civics, taught by Miss Wilson. Civics is a detailed study of Congress, the of- ficials, and the duties of the various departments of our government. Each student is required to take civics. Miss Wilson also teaches sociology, a course in social problems. Jane Wilson, B.Ed. Ruth Lindsey, B.S., M.S. Georgana Green, Ph.B. Charles Johnson, B.Ed. LANGUAGE In these days of international interest, the study of foreign languages is a timely thing. Spanish. French, and Latin ore offered. Miss Farrell is the capable profesora of Spanish. In addition to learning construction and vocabulary, the student learns something of the history, customs, and civilization of each South American country. Miss Far- rell also teaches French and economics. Miss Tate Latin magistra, emphasizes geography, history, and rhetoric. Stories show Roman customs and mythology. Latin games and quizzes are used to stimu- late interest. Second-year students study Caesar, and the third-year pupils. Cicero. Elsia Tate, A.B. Catherine Farrell, A.B., M.A. LIBRARY The library is well stocked with reference books on every subject. Current magazines and newspapers are available. Mrs. Mary Dole Bryan is the capable direc- tor. The library functions for one purpose—to further os efficiently as possible the school program of every individual in the building. Mary Dole Bryan, B.A.

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Francis Hoke, B.S. Arthur C. Forster, B.Ed., M.A. Otto Ariens, A.B., M.S. Mathematics is divided into two different courses: one for those students who ore taking o pre-college course, and one for those who are planning a commercial career. This first group includes: elementory algebra taught by Mr. Ariens: plane geometry taught by Mr. Hoke: advanced algebra and solid geometry, alternated every other year with trigonometry, taught by Mr. Forster. The second group for commercial students is planned to give them on ample knowledge of business arithmetic. This course, with Mrs. Riedell as the instructor, stresses a general review of mathematical principles, bank forms, public utilities, transportation, stocks, bonds, taxes, insur- ance. and installment buying. Both of the courses in mathematics are important to the professions connected with them. Higher math- ematics is useful in engineering, architecture, and air- plane designing. The business training is also very help- ful to those people who are thinking of making a career as secretaries, office clerks, or accountants. Solid Geonsetry jfudonfj jtroin thoir broin cells on o quix.