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

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.J Mi s Hildebrandt, U. C, Poster, H. G. Monilaw, F. W. Baer MATHEMATICS MARIHA HILDEBRANDT, Chairman U. C. FOSTER Ph B., M. S., University of Chicago B. S., University of Illinois P W BAER M. S., Northwestern Universiv A B, Indiana University H. G. MONILAW M S, Purdue University B. S., Coe College H. L. Rider, V. R. Kent, Miss Terhune, W. A. Law MATHEMATICS The mathematics department of Proviso encour- ages students to discover mathematical truths, to apply theories and find related facts, and to develop intellectual curiosity. General mathematics was introduced this year for students uncertain regarding the value of mathe- matics in their intended work. I-I. L. Rider gave to the course the results of his experience in industrial work. This course does not exhaust the subject or replace the other mathematics coursesp it tends to encourage students with mathematical ability, and to help those without it to understand to some ex- tent the principles of mathematics involved in prac- tical life. Iuniors at Proviso have a choice in their second semester of mathematics between solid geometry and an additional semester of advanced algebra. To aid in teaching solid geometry to students who have difficulty in visualizing three-dimensional space relations, H. G. Monilaw and F. W. Baer worked out devices illustrating the theorems to be studied. If a student can meet entrance requirements with- out his fourth year mathematics course, Proviso's course in trigonometry and college algebra gives him five hours of advanced standing at the Uni- versity of Illinois and at other schools where Pro- viso's mathematics department is known. In col- leges unfamiliar with mathematics preparation at Proviso, it has happened that students have done so well in preliminary examinations that they were given credit for freshman mathematics before the tests were graded or even completed. U. C. Foster received his M.S. degree at North- western university last summer. For the last two years Miss Martha Hildebrandt, chairman of the mathematics department, has been president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. At various times throughout the year she has spoken to groups of teachers at state and local conventions and at universities, including the Universities of Illinois, Iowa, and Columbia. VERNON R. KENT B. S., M. S., University of Illinois WILSON A. LAW B. S., Missouri State Teachers' College A. M., University of Chicago H. L. RIDER A. B., Indiana Central College A. M., University of Iowa VIRGINIA TERHUNE A. B., Illinois College

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HISTORY The history department, headed by Miss Amy Barnum, introduces a touch of the exotic into the PAGEANT. The purpose of history is to explain the present by giving an understanding of the past. To help in the accomplishment of this purpose, many foreign visitors to this country, especially those from Asiatic nations, are invited to speak to the history students about conditions and events in their homelands. Thus the students receive broader cultural contacts and clearer understanding of present-day situations than they could attain for themselves. Probably the least static courses offered in the modern high school are those in the social science department. To be most valuable their content and emphasis must be constantly revised and new courses added as occasion demands. Proviso high school has been doing just that. Proviso students have an opportunity to study Ear Eastern history, especially interesting because of the War in China, and the history of Central and South America, where world attention was focused during the Pan-American conference of l936. These courses are seldom offered in a high school curric- ulum. Another unusual course open to students of Pro- viso is a survey course, involving sciences which prepare one for the study of history: anthropology, archeology, geography, geology, and sociology are the most important. A valuable feature of history study at Proviso is work on bulletin boards. Every history classroom has a board filled with graphs, newspaper clip- pings, or drawings made by the students. Many classes also keep class scrapbooks on some phase of current events. HISTORY AMY BARNUM, Chairman A. B., University of Michigan CHARLOTTE E. DEGE A. B., Coe College A, M., University of lowa CLARENCE W. FAILOB A. B., lowa State Teachers' College Ph, M., University of Wisconsin UZ. M. PlNSTAD A. B., St. Olaf College B. D., Chicago Seminary A. M., Northwestern University WlLLA lEAN GRAY A. B., A. lvl., lndiana University RALPH W. MARSHALL A. B., University of Illinois A. M., University of Chicago FRANCES H. TBOST A. B., A. M., University of Illinois FRIEDA WUNDERLICH A. B., A. M., University of Nebraska A. M., University of lowa MELVlN M. WALL A. B., Eureka College A. M., University of Illinois Miss Barnum, Miss Wunderlich, Miss Trost, B. W. Marshall, Miss Gray Two teachers of the history department received their A.M. degrees last summer: Miss Frances Trost from the University of Illinois, and B. W. Marshall from the University of Chicago. Miss Charlotte Dege spent part of the summer traveling in Canada. M. M. Wall, C. W. Eailor, M. M. Finstad, Miss Dege

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ART Contributing greatly to the eliectiveness oi the musical numbers of the PAGEANT is the Work ot the stagecratt class in making scenery. ln cooperation with the band, these able artists have created gods oi Norse mythology and emblems oi lmperial Rus sia to add the beauty oi color to the beauty ot sound at various concerts. This year the class in commercial art helped many movements oi the PAGEANT. The members ot this class designed signs tor the billboard at the corner oi First avenue and Washington boulevard publicizing Proviso activitiesp among other projects, they illustrated the club bulletin board and con structed signs and paintings tor many departments, especially in the Proviso on Parade pageant at the dedication of the tieldhouse. The keynote ot the art department, like that ot the music depart ment, is service to the school. Miss Wilhelmina Marm, chairman oi the art def partment, traveled to Mexico last summer. Miss Beatrice Bonine studied at Columbia university. MUSIC ' The music organizations ot Proviso contribute color, rhythm, and beauty to the PAGEANT through- out the year, specializing in service to the student body and to the community. Any student in Proviso may enroll in some music class, depending on his musical ability, his preparation, and his purpose. Music has long been recognized as a strong socialf izing agency. The aims of the music department are to give the students an opportunity to participate in vocal and instrumental music, to hear and develop appreciaf tion ot the best in music, to provide an opportunity for emotional expression and development, to train students technically in the art ot producing music, and to provide entertainment and inspiration through programs and concerts in assemblies and in the community. The realization oi these aims is brought about through the Work ot such organizations as the choir and choral groups, directed by R. Lee Gsburn, chairman oi the music department: the band, di- rected by I. lrving Tallmadgep the orchestra, directed by Wallace Nelson, and the classes in general music. MUSIC R. LEE OSBUHN, Chairman Mus. B., Columbia Scncci 1,1 llltlSlC WALLACE NELSON Mus. B., Chicago Musical Ccvllcae T. IRVING TALLMADGE Mus. B., Chicago Musical Ctttege B. S., M. S., Northwestern Universiiy ART lLPlELi!llNA LIAFKM, Cttaiiri i A. B., Bethany College Chicago Art Institute Chicago Academy of Pint, 'ITATRICE BONTNE A, B., University of Kansa St. Louis School oi Fine Ar s Vtfallace Netscn, E. Let Gsl nn Miss E0 nc is FS