Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Chem St'wdci1.ts learn to boil water. Science r The science department attempts to open fields of interest for all students. Shortridge has long been proud of the diversity of basic courses it offers and their ability to prepare graduates for more specialized college Work. The biology and physiography department promotes interest and understanding of nature Work, through field projects and the department-sponsored Natural- ist's club. Courses in biology, botany, Zoology, and physiology acquaint students with the life functions of plants and animals, While geology, physiography, and modern geography cover the study of inorganic earth formations. Shortridge was the first Indianapolis school to include psy- chology in its curriculum. Mr. Grubbs demonstrates to eager physicists. The chemistry department impresses students with the importance of chemistry in their every- day living, and in the World of the future. Physics, one of the major departmental subjects, trains students in the field of physical forces. Fundamentals of radio and aeronautics are also taught. For the past two years, Chemistry IV classes have Worked with Mr. Wade and Mr. Geisler on the project of studying the color characteristics of the turquoise, and Ways of preventing fading. This work has been recognized by the London f'GemmologiSt magazine. Special department awards are made in the spring. Mr. Wade, Mr. Grubbs, Mr. Klopp, Mr. Siemers, Miss VVil- son, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Parker, Miss Campbell, Mr. Gr-oth, Miss Washburn, Miss Rawls, Mr. Black, Mrs. Prettyman, Mr. Hilliker. Not in picture : Mr. Lett, Mr. Geisler, Mrs: Steich- mann, Mr. Haynes.

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YEARS OE DEPARTMENT English ACTIVITIES The English department desires to help pupils de velop skills which will aid them in thinking, express ing ideas clearly, and understanding and interpreting the thoughts of others. The many phases of English included in the curriculum are literature, composi tion, rhetoric, dramatics, debate, public speaking, busi ness English, and journalism. The department spon sors contests in writing and speaking, debates the Echo, Radio Workshop, Fiction Club, and drama clubs Seated: Miss Montgom ery, Mrs. Vos, Mrs. Stei- ger, Miss' Guild, Mrs Rawlings, Miss Clark Standing: Miss- Manuel Miss Grubb, Mrs. Hay- den, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs Cavanagh, Mr. Welch Miss Theek, Miss Foster Mrs. Lewis. Not in pic- ture: Miss Armstrong Mr. Shoemaker, Mrs Schumacher, Mrs. Vifinger

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Miss Reiter fxrplains basic algebra. The department also is well supplied with mechanical devices used in practical instruction. Slide rules, solid figures, cones and equipment used for the construction of geometric figures are several that come under the classification of lower departmental grades. For the more advanced groups, there is the sextant for measurement, log Mathematics 'tMathematical studies are of immense benefit to a student, because they demand complete proof, and require exact thinking. -Mill. Shortridge is fortunate to have a mathematics department Whose aims are partially expressed in the above quotation . . . to train the pupils in rigorous and exact thinking, to develop ingenuity and resourcefulness, and to show students the doors to occupations opened by mathematics. There are thirteen courses offered in this department, and any pupil who wishes, may take two courses at a time after Algebra II. The department sets certain standard.s which students must meet before graduation. From this broad field in mathematical instruction offered at Shortridge, a student can gain a vast knowledge ranging from 9B arithmetic to analytical geometry and from Algebra I to trigonometry. These courses aid students in gaining ability to reason and ability to apply this instruction rapidly. chart for algebra, the tripod and plane table for outdoor surveying. 'Ihere are numerous other advantageous devices ready for use. For the last two years interested students have entered the state high school mathematics con- test and have left a very successful record. Seated: Mrs. Goodnough, Miss Pierson, Miss Hunt, Miss Reiter, Mrs. Nickell, Miss M. J. VVilson. Standing: Mr. Knight, Mr. Milli- Mr. Ku slin '. Q ur s REALLY TOUGH I7 We i t e Q i g f 7100 1 V. ix riffs M if ! E f I r F 2 ' r' G .. kan, Miss B. Wilson, Mr. Burton, Miss Custer, Mr. Lett, Miss Ocker, A . . g 6 9 4 - Q V N r 'Q x Q 3 e Ticrilrc