Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

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Nicholas Gunderson MATHEMATICS The many reasons that may be given for studying mathematics are usually based upon the practical values of mathematics and the culture it imparts. Mathematics is a very important factor in Science; and many phases of engineering such as navigation, railroad building and surveying are more or less based on mathematical foundations. The principal value of mathematical study arises from the fact that it exercises the reasoning power and claims less from the memory than any other secondary school subject. Clearness and exactness of thinking are just as necessary in real life as in mathematical study, for in all steps one must have a clear notion of the situation, the method of solution and the end to be reached. This is particularly true of Geometry, and in nearly every branch of this subject the reasoning powers are exercised to a greater extent than the mental abilities. Geometry in our H. S. is a required subject for the Juniors and Algebra is also a required subject for the Freshmen. There once lived two men in the same plane, called respectively Pa Stulate and Perry Gon. One day as they were walking down the street they perceived a cute angle followed by a rhom bus. They knew if they did not warn Theo Rum, Cora Lari and their Aunt Tecie Dent, they would have to stand the consequences. But now the proposition was this. They had to climb a high pothesis and scale e’en a high pote-nuse. By the help of Ray Dius and C. Kant they succeeded in doing this. They warned Aunt Tecie Dent and her nieces. But to return to Polly, just as they were coming to her rescue they were cut off by a transversal, and when they arrived on the scene found Polly gone. Page Eleven

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PHYSICS Physics is the only barrier between graduation and the Seniors. Because it is a required subject Seniors must pass this in order to receive their diplomas. Physics is a universal science. It deals in all forms of matter and states of motion. Since the whole universe is in motion and everything in the universe has matter, Physics must therefore, deal with all things and is therefore universal- Albert Jones BIOLOGY Biology is the pastime of the Sophomores. It replaces two subjects formerly taught, viz., Physiology and Botany. The elements of both are brought in through this subject- Biology, therefore, eliminates the necessity of teaching the two above mentioned studies, for half a year each. SCIENCE Science is taken by the Freshmen. Only elementary work touching on heat, light, food and its analysis, machines, sound, earth and its surface is taken up. The students are taught the bare facts in all these subjects, and merely make a beginning in the field of scientific research. It is a preparatory subject for more advanced work in this line such as is received in the Senior year. CITIZENSHIP This is another subject for the Freshmen, linked with Science I. in that Science is studied three days and Citizenship two days of the week-The primary purpose of the high school is to make good citizens out of its students and during the first year they are taught the duties of a citizen, besides something about the structure and workings of the government. VISUAL INSTRUCTION The impressions left by sight are stronger and last longer than those left by reading or hearing and sight is therelore a better educational agent. The equipment of the Science department has been increased and caused to be more effective by the addition of a system of visual instruction. Slides are received from the University on different subjects and these are exhibited and explained to the classes. Clement P. Lindner—’21. Page Ten

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FRENCH La ('lasso do Franeaise The French classes, although petite, have learned almost everything from “Soin des Enfants” and “Arts et Sciences” to “Musique et Jeux” (which Tommy translates “Music and Jazz”). Besides all this work, they have studied many stories which portray French character from the “Petites Contes de France” and “L’Abbe Constantin.” The correspondence with students in France who are taking English is tres interresante. The French weekly newspaper, given to the class by Dr. Steiger, has been of great service. And as for singing—why they can sing “La Marseillaise,” “Frere Jacques,” “Savey-vous Planter les Choix?” and “Le Chasseur with real harmony! Quelles Belles Petites Classes! “Frere Jacques” et “Le Chasseur” Nous chantons pour le professeur. Pour Mile. Severson, jolie et petite, Nous chantons toujours tout de suite. LATIN VIMS OF THE DEPARTMENT I. To teach the Latin vocabulary in a thorough and intelligent way, both as an end in itself and as a practical basis for a thorough understanding of English words and a mastery of the vocabulary of romance languages. II To clarify grammatical structure through the teaching of Latin syntax, and so supplement the work of all teachers of language and literature. III. To afford in common with other translation courses an opportunity for continuous and rigid practice in English expression of dignified character. IV. To give to some slight extent, at least, an intelligent insight based upon first-hand knowledge, into the life of past civilization which played an important part in the history of the world and from which we have inherited largely. V. To familiarize the pupil to some extent with classical allusions and phrazes common to all literature. VI. While looking upon high school Latin as an end in itself, to provide at the same time (in the case of an able pupil) an adequate basis for future work in college that shall yield richly in cultural value. It id it ii I ii in Dictu “Me vide, fili, “dixit pater ad parvum filium cum male faciebat, “si tuos preces non dicis non ad caelum venies.” “Non ad caelum ire volo,” dixit parvus filius, “Ubi tu et mater ibitis, ire volo.” Page Twelve