Richford High School - Searchlight Yearbook (Richford, VT)

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It.II.S.Ser1reIiIight 27 BASEBALL TEAM Back ltow:-Coach Papineau. Creighton, Roger Lulnbra, Ploof, TlltllllilS,.Illl1L'S, Buckley, Mr. Tudhope, Ass,t Couch Front Row:-Marshia, Clough, Richard Lumhra, Holmes, Archainhault, Rushlow. Bat Bov, jinnny Buckley demonstrative geometry. Ilere the students get the appreciation of geometric forms in nature and art as well as learning the fundamentals of valuable training in logical reasoning and in ge- oinetry as applied to plane figures. Intermediate algehra is offered for those who wish to enter college. Lat in liatin may he begun in Class III. The usual lirst year Latin course is offered, covering the fundamentals of Latin grammar, translation, and composition. ln Class IV stories are read in Latin hearing upon lioman life, history, and mythology, followed in the second half-year hy selected translations from Caesar. Sentences hased on the text are translated from English into Latin. French The studv of French may he begun in Class lll. ln French Ill pronunciation. with an intro- duction to intonation and the fundamentals of grammar, composition, and translation are stressed. Several short stories are read in French lor comprehension and practice in translation. French IV may he taken only upon comple- tion of French Ill. This course includes a re- view of grammar and a thorough study of the re- maining fundamentals of grammar not completed in French 111. ln reading, emphasis is placed upon comprehensive conversation. General Science III This course is exactly what its name implies -a general and elementary survey of most of the sciences. It embraces some of the funda- mentals of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astron- omy and other sciences. It is valuable as an exploratory course, in that pupils find out early in their course whether or not they're interested in science and whether or not they are capable ol' carrying the more advanced course of science.

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26 H.H.S. Searchlight composition, as well as such units as the study of library facilities and newspaper Work, constitute the rest of the course. The department aims to correlate the work in English with that of other departments and to place emphasis in class activities on the vital prin- ciples of the democratic way of life. History Following the revised curriculum for the So- cial Studies as given in the State Course of Study the course for Class I covers the Geography of Asia, Africa, and South America during the first semester and American History in the second se- mester. Class II continues the study of Ameri- can History for one semester and studies Com- mercial Geography during the second semester. In Class III a study is made of such subjects as requirements of good citizenship, taxation, community life, insurance and current history. A te ctbook is used in connection with this course during part of each week. A small newspaper written so as to be easily understood by the stu- dents is used as a basis for current history. Thus students are kept informed of the events happen- ing in the world about them. It is hoped that in- terests aroused in current affairs during school days may be continued in after life, developing open-mindedness, a very desirable quality of the good citizen. In History IV a study of Greek, Roman, and Medieval European civilizations is made as a background for modern history study. The Feu- dal system, the Renaissance, the development of nationalism in Europe and the Reformation are given special attention. Our heritage from these sources is emphasized. American History, which is open to Classes V and VI, is required for graduation. Students in American History make a detailed study of the development of this country from a wilder- ness to its present state of civilization. Special emphasis is given such subjects at the Revolu- tionary War, circumstances leading to the forma- tion of the Constitution, the rise of political par- ties, structure of American govermnents, struggle for union. development of the United States as a world power and its part in World Wars and the peace. Debates on subjects related to material of the courses are held throughout the year in all his- tory courses. Term papers, which represent the result of detailed study and research on a select- ed topic are written by each student in Classes V and VI. Sociology Sociology is a social science course open to Classes V and VI. It has one aim and purpose- to give the student a grasp of himself in his proper relation to his social world, its institu- tions, and its problems, to understand the nature of our social problems, to trace their roots into the past, and to understand the best techniques we have yet discovered for dealing with them- is our goal. Mathematics Mathematics is required in the first three years. In Class I decimals and fractions are re- viewed, with particular stress on their practical uses. Percentage and interest are studied in their simpler forms. Lessons in thrift and arithmetic as applied to business are stressed. Intuitive geometry and the use of graphs are studied dur- ing the latter part of the year. In Class II considerable time is spent on measurements of surfaces and solids, percentage, and interest in their various phases are empha- sized. Throughout this course the importance of saving money, both by thrift and economy and by safe investments, as well as the subject of life and property insurance are impressed upon the students. For Classes III and IV elementary algebra through quadratics is offered. Practical prob- lems are solved as soon as the students learn how to handle equations, and the fact that algebra is a powerful instrument to be used in any field of knowledge is stressed. Algebra is required for students who plan to enter college. In Class III a C0ll1'S6 in general mathematics is also offered. This continues the work studied in Classes I and II, advancing into more difficult practical problems and a better understanding of stocks, bonds, budgets, taxation, and insurance. Some intuitive geometry and algebra are included to make the solution of problems easier. Plane Geometry in Class IV or V is a course in

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28 H.H.S. Seurcliliglif MIXED CLEE CLUB Biology IV NVhile the course of Biology is ollfered pri- niarilv for members of Class IV, it serves as an elective for other classes. The aims of the course are: Qlj To gain a perspective of the nature and scope of biological scienceg thereby, revealing possible avocational and vocational fields. CQQ The improvement of human life thru adjustment of the living and physical environ- ment. CIN 'l'hrongh study of simple and complex plants and animals to gain an understanding of the interrelatioiiship and iIlft'l'KlC'lX'llllt'IICU of all life. and the need of conservation. l'l1y,s'ic'.s' The purpose of this course is two fold: fll To prepare for college entrance, but QIZH pri- marilv to stress the practical side of the subject. , sw, iiiiii111iiiiiiiiiiiiiimaiiiiiiw 1 aw ., i , i ,, Everyday life is full of physical phenomena. Every industrial pursuit, every household activity is made easier and more eflectively by an under- standing of the physical principles involved. A good physics course makes life pleasanter be- cause it makes it better understood. Pupils are given the fullest possible oppor- tunity to perform experiments personally. in the laboratory and to receive explanation about mechanical devices or happenings in the physi- cal World. Clzenzis-try This course is offered as an elective, open to students in Classes V and VI. As in Physics the aim of the course is principally to acquaint the stndent with the application of chemistry to the problems of every day life. XVhile enough of the theory oi' the subject is presented to meet college entrance requirements. practical rather than theoretical work is emphasized.