Rockford High School - RHS Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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fi 'e-.I l ll 5 ifgggfyfllllvllllfgt liirill . 0 UR Science department is a very large subject, for, like many other departments and organizations of Rock- ford High School it ranks among the best in the state and nation. Now the question is, do we realize what a wel!- equipped science department we have? Suppose we take an imaginary trip to a small High School and enter their lab- oratory. Here we find only a few different varieties of ap- paratus, and there is only one of each kind, as: one com- pound microscope, one electric battery, and one bottle of sulphuric acid. Now, let us return to our home school and investigate her laboratories and equipments. What a difference! you say. Yes, a great difference. NVe will start with beginning science, and visit the phys- iography and physiology classes. Here, although done on .1 small scale,'the laboratory work is very thorough. The classes in Physiography are not going to forget im- mediately the path of a storm center across the United States when they had to trace it with much pains. Neither will they be likely to let the wind zones slip their minds after drawing them time after time. Now, suppose we take a look at the naturalists, the zoologists and botanists. Their work is largely in the lab- oratory, where, with eflicient instructors and good reference books, the pupils have learned many things this year, which will enable them to better understand, love and appreciate nature. Of course, Physics and Chemistry must not be omitted since here our pupils gain a greater knowledge of science. How many Edisons are to come from the first department, Physics, is unknown, but we do know that many will here receive inspirations to become electricians and mechanics. The same is true of our excellent chemistry course where young men and women are being better equipped to cope with chemical difficulties in the home and elsewhere, FI. J., 'll. 'Pwr-nty-um

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Science 1-X MISS .TENNTE FI. YVALDO Physirznl Geography, Zuulngy 6 ,, MR. A. C. NORRIS Chemistry, Physics MH. HAROLD MACKFINZIFI Physical Gvography. Algebra Departmellt Twenty Af-am. MISS AGNES BROXVN Physiology, Botany MISS S. ALETA MMCVOY Homo Economic-S, Physics MISS MARTHA RVLL Plmysim-nl GPORTIIIEIIQ' 1

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