Rock Island High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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In addition to the regular divisions of the school there are several departments which aid in the success of the school's curriculum. A li- brary of approximately eight thousand books is maintained Where students may borrow bool-as and Where they may study. Supervised study is carried on in three study halls at all periods of the day. To minimize the cost of books the school has established a book store which rents the textbooks to the students at a nominal fee. Other supplies are sold here at cost. At noon a hot meal awaits the students in the cafeteria. The food is sold at cost. In the principal's office, students gain practical office experience in help- ing with the regular work there. Bessie Bladel, A.B. Helen M. Downing Anna L. Groth Florence Lee, A.B. Ruth B. Maucker, A.B. Page Fourteen

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rQkLI,4f,x!,. ff COMMERCIAL lf a student correlates his subjects carefully, he will be prepared at graduation for both college and business. Two years of shorthand and two of typewriting are offered to juniors and seniors. One semester of business arithmetic, and three of bookkeeping may be begun in the sophomore year. Carrie Ekblad, A.B. J. M. Huckins, A.B. Martha Miller Charlotte Stone, A.B. MANUAL ARTS Printing, machine shop, mechanical drawing, and woodwork comprise this group. Practical knowledge is gained in these vocation subjects. The printing of the entire school system is done in the printing classes. David J. Borth, A.B. J. R. Clark, B.S. Earl Peoples, B.S. George C. Rausch FINE ARTS This group adds much to the beauty of school life in providing music, dramatic productions, and art work for the enjoyment of the students and community. Art, band, glee club, and speech are taught. F. A. Berchekas, B.S. Sara Mae McElhinney Dorothy Peterson, A.B. William G. Rozeboom, A.B. 4 .,.f 5 j g,jx.J ' .. s Page Thirteen . V, 1 M

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