Sharon High School - Mirror Yearbook (Sharon, PA)

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 LOi fri History Department Each day the sun dawns on a world of civilization. Each day since man learned to draw his word pictures, this civilization has been recorded. The philosophies of men, the religious and social enterprises of men. the discoveries and inventions of men tramp down, down through the ages of history. The present plan of history in Sharon High School offers American History in the Eighth Grade: Ancient History during the Freshman year; Modern European History in the Sophomore year; American History for Juniors: Problems of Democracy, or Economics and Civics for Seniors. This schedule varies somewhat, in that commercial students may combine Ancient History by taking what is termed World History. Vocational Civics may be elected by those who desire it. The course is arranged in this manner for three reasons: First, because it is the logical order of history; second, because college requirements must be met: third, because a course thus arranged offers history in the more imaginative stages to the more youthful student, and grows more complex as the age of the student advances. Civics in the Eighth Grade shows the student his civic responsibility. He is given the first lesson in his relations to others and in his direct part in every day life. Ancient History for Freshmen tells the story of man’s development front the time of earliest written records through fully four thousand years to a point where modern civilization begins. In the Sophomore year Modern History follows, with a slight overlapping. By reviewing the ambitions of kings and the tyranny of despots, the student can better understand the democratic aspirations and peaceful ideals of the world today. During his Junior year the student, in order that he may realize how prevailing customs and institutions have come about, studies the history of his own country. The complexities of federal government, the interpretation of the Constitution, the potential forces of our westward expansion, the economic theories of sectional rivalry are not so incomprehensible as they might have been if studied earlier in the course. The final problematic study of national development is found either in Problems of Democracy, or in Civics and Economics: these studies are not a mere repetition of Eighth Grade Civics, They are reserved until the final year because they involve more complicated questions which generally resolve into discussion and debate for which the more mature mind is ready. Since some students, immediately upon leaving High School, find it necessary to face just such problems as those presented in Civics and Economics, it is more practical to place them last in the curriculum. H. F. Grimes. Allegheny, B. S....................................American History, Civics Harvey Moore, Westminster, A. B....................................................... ........................ Problems of Democracy, Commercial Geography, Economics Gretchen Stewart. Grove City, A. B. ..................Modern History, American History Helen F. Reed. Wellesley, B. A............................................Ancient History Sara Barry. Fredonia Institute .................................. American History, Civics Harriett Hamilton, Slippery Rock American History, Civics Mrs. Helen Best wick, Slippery Rock American History Mary Speer, Slippery Rock....................................... American History, Civics Fifteen

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The Special Departments Some of the most cultural and some of the most useful courses of our school are listed under Special Departments. 1 he Music Department helps members of the hand, orchestras and chorus to make good use of their leisure hours and to acquire membership in other organizations. The i est of our school, as listeners, have gained a fuller appreciation of music through the efforts of this department. The Art Department includes Free-Hand Drawing and Mechanical Drawing. “To open up the road to beauty and understanding of one great phase of life, to encourage joy in creation, that is the function of art. I he former course develops a keener appreciation in everyday things. The latter develops imagination and habits of careful observation. For students who use Mechanical Drawing commercially, this department cooperates with the Westinghouse Company. Students may work in this plant during summers, and those not wishing to go to college may take engineering training there. 1 lie Library contains magazines and books for school reference, outside reading requirements. and pleasure reading. The Librarian, besides her regular work, gives talks to Freshmen on the use of the library, preparing them for work in any library. 1 he Household Arts Department, including Cooking and Sewing, aims to prepare girls for home work in both subjects. Both are two-year required courses, but the teachers hope to have them extended through the high school curriculum as elective courses. The school nurse in the Health Department gives first aid. assists in medical inspection, calls upon sick children, and has many other incidental duties. Her work is invaluable. The aim of the Manual Training Department is not to teach the student to make furniture as much as to teach him accuracy in all things, the use and care of tools, machinery, and wood, and especially the use of his own hands. I he I h sical I raining Department helps the student develop a vigorous, healthy body and mind, ready to do his task at school and at home. Since lack of time forbids individual attention, much time is spent on games to teach the pupil self-sacrifice, courage, fair play, persistence, and self-protection. David Rees.................... Eunice Rees .................. Elma Stansfield .............. Elizabeth Sykes ............... Norman Morrell—Carnegie Tech Grace McClenahan .............. Grace Eccles ............. Helen Mathay .................. Flora Mathay ................. Howard Gilmore ............ Agnes Flinn .................. R. B. McCandless............... Mildred Devore ............... Glamorgan School of Music,Wales—Music .........................New York University—Music ............................... Slippery Rock—Music .......................Allegheny College, A. B — Art College of Engineering. B. S.. Mechanical Drawing ......................................... Librarian Rochester Mechanics Institute—Cooking Battle Creek College—Sewing Harriet Hospital Training School. R.N.—School Nurse Genesco State Normal—Manual Training Sargent University—Physical Training Nebraska Wesleyan. A.B.—Physical Training Indiana State Normal—Physical Training Seventeen