Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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LANGUAGES A good course in a foreign language is Worth more to straight thinking than an equally good course in logic, says E. A. Ross, psychologist. One out of every five beginners on Proviso's lot is study- ing German, French, ltalian, or Spanish. These languages correlate with work in English, history, geography, mathematics, art, and music, and are an index to modern civilization. They give insight into the lives of other peoples, broaden the student's understanding of human problems and relationships, promote international interest, and break down racial prejudices. Modern languages prepare future stars for speaking parts in gov- ernment service, journalism, secretarial roles, medicine, social service, tourist agencies, radio broadcasting, dramatics, and countless other fields. Students correspond with players in foreign lots. In the Latin studio, reading ability is developed, and the founda- tions of English are stressed. Constant reference is made to the light Latin throws on professional training of doctors, nurses, teachers, musi- cians, historians, and scientists. Die Deutsche Iugend, Les Amis du Francais, La Sociedad Espanola, Giovinezza, and Res Romana are clubs which seek to supplement classroom study by social and cultural projects connected with the language and the history of the country involved. Directors Iulia F. Evans, Florence B. Williams, and I-Iumbert Gentilin lead the language departments, assisted by seven sub-directors. Last summer, Mr. Gentilin visited Italy as a guest of the Italian govern- ment, and French Director Ada Ross studied in Germany. Spanish Director Frances Gospill completed the work for a master of arts de- gree. Other directors studied or traveled to prepare themselves still further to serve as guides to youth. Standing: Miss Barra, Miss Ross, Mi Evans, I-Iumbert Cventilin, Miss Masters. Seated: Miss Gospill, Miss Williams, Mi Schlueter, Miss Phelan. Not in picture: R. R. Kuster. MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT FLORENCE B. WILLIAMS, Chairman A. B., Coe College A, M., University of Wisconsin I-IUMBERT GENTILIN, Italian A. M., University of Pisa MARGARET I. BARRA B. S., University of Illinois A. M., University of Michigan FRANCES P. GOSPILL A. B., University of Michigan A. M., School of Languages, Middlebur Vt. RUBEN R. KUSTER A. B., Beloit College ADA ESTI-IER ROSS A. B., Iames Millikin University A. M., Columbia University GERTRUDE SCI-ILUETER A. B., Northwestern College A. M., University of Wisconsin LATIN DEPARTMENT IULIA F. EVANS, Chairman A. B., Northwestern University A. M., University of Chicago HELEN M. MASTERS A. B., De Pauw University MARGARET E. PI-IELAN A. B., Northwestern University SS SS Y l4

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Standing: Miss Vallo, Miss Neal, Patil Street, Merrill Cliristopiiersmi, Miss Hay- ward, Miss Norman. Seated: Miss Imniek, George Haddock, Misqz Ernge, Miss lflfliitlifvld, A. T. Bolt. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CContinuedJ MARY E. EMGE, Sophomore Chairman A. B., Indiana University A. M., Columbia University RUTH M. WHITFIELD, Freshman Chairman Ffh. B., University of Chicago. ARTHUR T. BOLT A. B., Wheaton College MERRILL G. CHRISTOPHERSEN A. B., Beloit College GEORGE F. HADDOCK B. E., Illinois State Teachers' College A. M., University of Illinois VIRGINIA A. HAYWARD A. B., De Pauw University A. M., Northwestern University RUTH NEAL B. S., Northwestern University ELEANOR ALICE LONEK B. S., University of Illinois HELEN GRANT NORMAN A. B,, University of Illinois PAUL STREET ' B. E., Northern Illinois State Teachers' College A. M., Northwestern University MARIE VALLO A. B., University ot Illinois ENGLISH, Continued Fitting them into lite as it is today, is the goal oi English tor tresh- men, These new-comers to the great Proviso studios must learn many kinds of skill in the use ot language: they must write lettersg make re- ports, review books, movies, and radio programsg converse interest- ingly, and tell stories wellg use the telephone courteously, and read newspapers and magazines intelligently. All of these are essential to success in whatever field they may wish to specialize after they have ceased to be mere extras or novices. The course in iirsteyear Eng- lish strives to oiter some training in all ot these lines, so that its stu- dents may have that most essential ot all equipment-a correct and eitective use ot the English language. The sophomore year sees iurther development in these same lines ot endeavor. Gradually those with special talents emerge and are en- couraged to do independent work in addition to that required oi all. Development of appreciation is manifested in the choice ot books to be ready reading improves both in quantity and in quality. Special pro- jects by way ot classroom clubs, practical experience in presiding as hosts and hostesses, dramatic organizations, and assembly programs provide a toretaste ot experiences to come in the greater studio ot the world. Miss Helen Grant Norman and Miss Marie Vallo spent the summer abroadp Miss Eleanor Lonek and Merrill Christophersen did graduate work at Northwestern universityg Paul Street completed the work tor his master ot science degree. Other members of the department traveled at home or in Canada. I3

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Standing: Wallace Nelson, E. W. Stubbs, Miss Trost, Miss Bonine, M. M, Wall, I. l. Tallmadge, R. W. Marshall, Miss Marm. Seated: Miss Degc, Miss Gray, Miss Wun- derlich, R. Lee Osburn Miss Barnum. HISTORY DEPARTMENT AMY BARNUM, Chairman A, B., University of Michigan HISTORY - MUSIC - ART WILLA IEAN GRAY A. B., A. M., Indiana University RALPH W. MARSHALL A. B., University of Illinois E. W. STUBBS A. B., Ohio Wesleyan University FRANCES H. TROST A. B., University of illinois MELVIN M. WALL A. B., Eureka College A. M., University of Illinois FRIEDA WUNDERLICH A. B., A. M., University of Nebraska CHARLOTTE F. DEGE A. B., Coe College A. M., University of Iowa MUSIC R. LEE OSBURN, Chairman Mus. B., Columbia School of Music WALLACE NELSON Mus. B., Chicago Musical College l. IRVING TALLMADGE Mus. B., Chicago Musical College B. S., M. S., Northwestern University ART WILHELMINA MARM, Chairman A. B., Bethany College BEATRICE BONINE A. B., University of Kansas History should act as a preventive of prejudice and narroW-minded- ness, and should beget tolerance and open-mindedness, which must be the foundation of all sound plans for the human future. -Harry Elmer Barnes. Because today is understandable only in the light of yesterday, the history novices on Proviso's lot follow current events that are the most recent developments of those historical events studied in class. Four crews, the Historians, Cosmopolitans, Travelers, and Statesmen clubs, produce film for Proviso on Parade after training hours. Miss Amy Barnum is chief copy-holder. She qualifies for this posi- tion by being the most travelled of all the Proviso staff, having gone to Europe twice, and having made a four-months' tour of the Orient last summer. R. W. Marshall, E. W. Stubbs, and Miss Frances H. Trost studied at universities during vacation. All music is elective, and try-outs are held for membership to any musical cast, vocal or instrumental. The purposes of music rehearsals are to strengthen individuality, to enhance life during periods of work and leisure, and to develop love for and appreciation of good music. The Proviso choir, choruses, band, and orchestra produce concert film, and the Musicians' Solo and Ensemble club carries on instru- mental work. Head sound-director is R. Lee Osburn. The art studio furnishes an artistic setting for all Proviso films, and the more able extras are formed into an art-service section, often de signing parts of Proviso's settings. Miss Wilhelmina Marm supervises the production in this department, assisted by Miss Beatrice Bonine. Both art directors studied last summer: Miss Bonine, in Columbia uni- versity: Miss Marm, in the Rocky mountains. 15