Springfield High School - Capitoline Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS Anthony La Fauce Bradley Polytechnic Insti- tute, University of Illinois, James Millikin University. In industrial arts, boys learn to handle the various machines, and to repair themg they acquire dexterity in woodwork, in me- chanical drawing, and others. Those inter- ested in this field of occupation can become machinists, carpenters, printers, draftsmen, electricians, or even toy manufacturers. Even if a person does not go into the indus- trial field, he is well-equipped with experi- Jesse Sanders Business Manager of Ath- leticsg James Millikin Univer- sityq University of Illinoisg University of Iowa. ence gained in this type of work, and can apply his knowledge anywhere. A nine week course of instruction in automobile safety is now required of all S. H. S. students in general shop. These classes, under the instruction of Mr. La Fauce, learn motor-vehicle laws of Illinois and their applications with consideration for the other person's rights, and they study the parts of a car. Allen Smith M- J- KZYBMUSH James Jahusch sroui insiifuieg University of Stout Instituteg Texas A. 1885- Dec. I'I, 1946 Illinois, Illinois State Normal and M. V University of Illinois. University. Twenty-nine

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FINE AND HOUSEHOLD ARTS I' eff' ' . Amanda Wessel ' University of Chicago, Ph.B.g I Columbia University, M.A. - ' :' A - it i--,., . Vi . Sv , . - FINE ARTS Under the direction of Miss Amanda Wessel and Miss Marjorie Mason, the S. H. S. art department has produced talented work this year. The art students learn de- signing, clay modeling, portrait techniques, stil lite ln water color or chalk, posters, block printing, abstract emotional drawings, perspective, and lettering. Very talented results are displayed in the art case on the second floor. . Marjorie Mason ' Northwestern University, B.A.g Pratt Institute, School of Fine Arts, Philadelphia School of Design. 1 2. 1 l l., . , 3-'.' :wikis is 'Mr i ,M i Q I ::.::'f:.s.aR A - A .fs Q f? if 1 HOUSEHOLD ARTS Courses in home economics are very im- partant, for all girls should know the art ot managing a home. Cooking, sewing, and good taste in buying and decorating are taught by S. H. S. home economics teach- ers. The girls have prepared refreshments for several parties to which they invited members ot the faculty, attractive-looking dresses made by girl students were featured in a case in the main hall. Ethel Baldwin J HMG, ,t Mildred M. Brown Kansas slate College, B.s. Bffgffsunivgrgifg of 'gxfgjggi James Millikin University University of California, Co- Blsl. U - -1, f Ch' . lumbia University, Iowa State Columbillalwil-rilivsergty. lcago TWenI'y'eIgIfIt College-

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MUSIC Students who wish to take a special type ot music enroll in the band directed by Mr. Patrick, the orchestra directed by Mr. Johns, or in the A Cappella Choir under Miss Hau- sen's management. For those who are not in these activities at S. H. S., there is a required course of chorus to be taken in the freshman and sophomore years. Mr. Benedict, director ot the chorus groups, uses varied selections Roger J. Benedict Lawrence College, B.M.3 Uni- ' i from the classic and popular songs to help the students appreciate and understand music. Miss Hausen, besides directing the S. H. S. choirs, has a harmony class tor people interested in writing, reading, and singing music, This is about the theory ont music. S. H. S. has a fine music department in which every student has some classes dur- ing his high school career. Constantine Johns Southeast Missouri State versity of Wisconsing Illinois G. W. Patrick Margaret Hausen Teachers' College, B.S. in State Normal University: Educationg Columbia Univer- Christiansen Choral Schoolg Director of Bandg, De Kalb Drake University, B.S.M.g sityg University of Minne- Colorado State College of Normal Schoolg University of Iowa State University, M.A.g sotag University of London, Education, M.A. Chicago, Ph.B., M. A. Christiansen Choral School. England. Thirty