Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (East Chicago, IN)

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THE MATHEMATICS Mathematics is the foundation of science, music, art, and astronomy. It is practical in every day life and in various professions and trades. Mathematics trains one to think things through, to be mentally alert and accurate. Q. E. D. The curriculum of the Mathematics Department is designed to fit the needs of all pupils. The following courses are offered: one year of related mathematics, one year of general arithmetic, two years of general mathematics, one year of algebra, one year of plane geometry, a semester of trigonometry, and a semester of college algebra. The course in related mathematics is offered to vocational students. It is designed to give them training in the type of mathematics needed in their shop work and in t heir vocation. General arithmetic is offered principally to students who are taking General or Commercial courses. The students who are taking the college preparatory courses are required to study general mathematics in the junior high school and algebra and plane geometry in senior high. Solid geometry, trigonometry and college algebra are electives. Students who plan to attend college are advised to take at least one elective course. The Mathematics Department of Roosevelt entered some students in a State Math contest. In the elimination contest held at Roosevelt, Steve Adamec won first place and Jeanette Castle came in second. These two students then , entered the county contest at Gary. Steve received first place. He had sixty-two more points than the Merriville girl who received sec- ond place. Jeanette received third place. The members of the Mathematics de- partment are Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Henry, Miss Shields and Miss Darragh. Mr. Murphy Miss Shields. Miss Darragh, Mrs. Henry Page Twenty-four

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THE Fn DEPARTMENT Veni, Vidi, Vinci The foreign language department of Roosevelt High School includes courses in Latin, French, and German. At present, four years of Latin are offered. This course of study includes Prepara- tory Latin, Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil. The values obtained from the study of Latin are many. Better understanding of English grammar, memory drill, and word derivation are the chief aids obtained from two years study. If, howover, the student takes the four year course, he gets a wider view of ancient history and mythology, becomes pro- ficient in reading the classical language and receives valuable mental training. The French course of study offers three years work. The purpose of this course is to teach the students to read and to speak French. French composition and grammar are studied in the first two years. In order to become familiar with the spoken language, French conversations are held twice a week. The advanced classes read such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. For the first time in the history of Roosevelt, a course in German is offered. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the pupils with the German language so that they will become accomplished in reading and speaking it. A two or three years course will be offered if there is a demand. In conjunction with this course a German Club has been organized which does many interesting things. The members sing German songs, discuss customs of the German people and play games involving German con- versation. Two years of foreign language are required for graduation in , the college preparatory course. The members of the faculty who teach in the foreign language department are: Mrs. Clark, Latin and German; Miss Murphy, Latin; and Miss Marshall, French. Page Twenty-three

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Exploring Unknown Wonders THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT What a marvelous age we ' re living in! This expres- sion is heard often and is indeed true. If one considers the amazing development of science in the last century. he is filled with wonder. The many great inventions which we use and enjoy are stupendous in their magnitude and revolutionizing force. To give the student an appreciation of scientific work and an appreciation of life, itself, is the chief aim of the science department. Science is taught in the public schools to acquaint the pupils with the fundamentals of life, with the laws which govern die universe, and with their environment so that they may learn to adjust themselves to life and to improve their manner of living. Valuable mental training is received in studying science, for science trains the mind to think systematically. Students find many practical applications which they may use after their study of science is complete. One year of general science, physics, chemistry and biology and one semester of health are included in the curriculum of the science department. General Science gives a general scientific knowledge and is an introduction to the other science courses. Students who are planning to go to college are advised to study either physics or chemistry. In physics students study electricity, light, heat, mechanics and sound. Chemistry explains the chemical composition of matter and chemical changes. Botany is a study of plant life. Zoology discusses animal life. A course in health was added to the scientific cur- riculum this year. This course teaches the importance of health and how to se- cure and maintain healthy bodies. Mr. Apostle, Miss Cohen, and Miss West compose the teaching staff of the science department. Page Twenty-jive