Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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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.

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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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SCIENCE Five science courses ore offered. The foculty in- cludes: Miss Church, generol science: Miss Luckhaupt, biology: Mr. Little, chemistry and senior science: and Mr. Ariens. physics. All students take generol science the freshman year. Electricity, engines, machines, and weather ore studied. Field trips to the telephone office, water plant, and sew- age disposal plant are taken. A student interested in the study of plants and ani- mals may continue by taking biology. This covers the relation of plants and animals to each other, source of food manufacturing by plants, and harmful and help- ful animals. In the junior year a course in basic chemistry is of- fered. Soop making, cool, tar, petroleum, and alcohol are studied. Mr. Little teaches the senior science classes also. In the final year, Mr. Ariens instructs the students in the study of the physical side of science. Supple- menting the study of electricity, light, machines, and the mechanics of heat and sound, are laboratory ex- periments. Otto Ariens, A.B., M.S. C. J. Little, B.Ed. Fannie Luckhaupt, A.B. Miriam Church, B.S., M.S. Now do you know whot mokes o butter- fly tick? Don't get too many volts there! Ready for that science qui$?