Rawlins High School - Roundup Yearbook (Rawlins, WY)

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THE ROUND-UP Miss Josephine Phelan English Instructor Rawlins High School, 1916; Trinity College, A. B. 19 20, Washington. D. C. As in most schools, English constitutes the largest of the departments of the Rawlins High School, not that this fact proves its popularity (for our school is unfortunately not phenomenal in this respect) but because English is a required subject for all courses offered in the High School. We all realize the vital importance of a thorough command of our mother tongue regardless of what line of work we choose to follow and, for that reason, we recognize the necessity of a careful training in both speaking and writing the English language. The aim of a High School English course is to equip the pupil with the fundamental principles of correct English; direct him in clear, capable expression of his ideas, oral and written; acquaint him with the works of our greatest writers, both American and foreign; and inspire him with the appreciation of the best in literature. Consequently our course comprises the study of composition; and the study of the world’s best classics. In addition to these the history of the production of these classics, constitutes part of the English work for the third and fourth years. Practice in oral composition is given throughout the entire course generally in the discussion of current topics. This phase of our works reaches its climax in the fourth year in public debating a requirement of that year.

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THE ROUND-UP MR. A. F. OL'NEY Principal The History Department History is classified as one of the Social Sciences. The principal thing studied in the Social Sciences is the relation of the human being to various groups and group activities. In History we study the relation of man to the past, and the development of man through civilization. The aim of History .is to show man’s struggles and past mistakes, and to interpret them in such a way as to keep the present generation of people from making these same mistakes again. In the Rawlins High School two years of work are required in the History department, of which one is to be American History and Civics. Three years are offered in this department. The Freshman Course consists of the study of the Ancient Civilizations down through the Dark Ages to comparatively Modern times. The Second year course consists of a study of Modern Europen History, with especial emphasis on the causes of the World War, and the relation of the United States toward European History and European problems. Every effort is made to relate these courses to modern present day life, and to make them interesting as well as valuable. During the Senior year the course in American History and Civics is offered. The purpose of this Course is to trace the History and Government of the United States, from the period of Discovery and Exploration down to the present. This year we have had classes in all three of these Courses, with about 65 of our students enrolled in them. The interest has been good and the work done has been very satisfactory.

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THE ROUND-UP Miss Bess Sherman Riverton Iowa High School 1914; University of Iowa, 1914-15; University of Nebraska, 1915-18; A. B. Degree; Instructor in Mathematics, Rawlins High School, 1918-21. Mathematics It is not the aim of this department to develop each student into a technical mathematician such as colleges turn out, but rather to acquaint him with the practical side of mathematics. Not less important is the attempt to develop the reasoning power of each student, so that any problem he may encounter in after years, will be met with a clearer understanding, followed by more logical course of reasoning and finally judged in the fairest manner possible. Six courses in mathematics are offered, Algebra I to Freshmen; Plane Geometry to Sophomores; Algebra III and Solid Geometry to Juniors; Trigonometry to Seniors; and Commercial Arithmetic to Commercial Students.