Shimer College - Acropolis Yearbook (Mount Carroll, IL)

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A basic part of a general education program is a direct application of the scientilic method. The chemistry laboratory course has, through experi- mentation, given us an insight into our physical environment. The Zoology class, through readings, lecture and laboratory experi- ences, acquaints us with animal life. The principles of zoology are presented so the student may under- stand manis place in nature and his relation- ship to other forms of animal life. The Home Economics Department sponsors the Sarah Hosteller Home Eco- nomics Club. It is afliliated with both state and Na- tional Home Economics Associations. The club sends delegates to the State Conventions in the fall and to the National Province meeting in Chi- cago in February. The club sponsors one outside speaker each year and participates in one trip to some point of special interest to a home making group. 'The officers are Becky Whisler, Presidcntg Marianne Flannigan, Vice-Presidentg Terry Na- kauchi, Secretaryg Mar- garet Clifford, Publicity Manager. 27

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Seated left to right: Miss Birkettg Miss Baxter. Standing: Miss Story. Naziurrzf. 562274665 The purpose ofthe study of natural science is to cultivate skill in scientific thinking through consideration of the nature of scientific knowledge, the way in which it was discovered, and the method of thought involved in its application to problems. But science is studied by people . . . our scientists include Miss Baxter, famous for her experiments, and her quizzical smile . . . shy Miss Birkett, known for her breath- less lectures, and for her faultless grooming . . . lVIiss Story, who will be remembered for her artistic drawings, and quiet charm. The Natural Sciences have made us aware of the wondrous world we live in. Q 26

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'ggi l . Seated left to right: Mr. Tripp, Miss Carreno, Miss Thorecn. Commummizbm In order to communicate our thoughts and feelings we must depend upon our ability to read, write, listen, observe, and speak. It is upon this foundation that all educational experience is based, and apart from it little education is possible. Skillful communications makes life more meaningful for us, and makes possible a greater understanding of one another. But we learn more than grammar . . . ultimate truth and metaphysics mingle with basic language construction in Mr. Tripp's informal class discussions . . . his Falstaf- Han humor makes him a favorite on the Shimer campus. Adventures in Europe are mixed with French to give the cosmopolitan flavor to Miss Thoreen's French classes . . . her humor and casual comments enliven the studious atmosphere . . . we will all remember Miss Carreno's earnest teaching, and skillful dancing, which added a genuine Latin-American air to the Spanish grammar. Studying Communications has taught us better to convey our ideas to one another and has shown us the place of language in our lives. 28