Strong Vincent High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Science Miss Kane, Mr. Shanor, Mr. Blake, Miss Burke, Mr. Armagost, Mr. Cochrane. Mr. Shanor's-Physics Class. Mr. Blake's-Chemistry Class. Science has been, and will continue to be, the most interesting and revealing of subjects. The natural sciences are the study of the physical world in which we live and of which we should know. The first general knowledge of our physical world is offered in Mr. Weibel's Junior High General Science classes which give brief but comprehensive information on all branches of science. lf the student is scientifically inclined, he studies Biology under Miss Kane, or Mr. Cochrane. The study of plant and animal life is followed in the Senior High by the study of Physical Geography -earth formations, atmospheric conditions, oceans, rivers, and the starry universe. An hour a day is not long enough for the interesting discussions which 'take place in Miss Burkeis or Mr. Shanor's class- room. Seven periods a week are devoted to the study of inorganic Chemistry. The second semester deals with the formation of plant and animal substances, or organic Chemistry. Mr. Armagost and Mr. Blake, each, are instructors in a completely equipped laboratory. Physics also is a seven-period-a-week course. The how, 'fwhyi' and what questions of everyday machanics, work, power, and energy, heat, sound, light, and electricity are answered by actual experiment in the well-equipped Physics laboratory of Mr. Shanor. Pursuit of these courses in the order of sequence given is not essential, although it is generally recom- mended. Any student who wishes to apply himself diligently to his work can receive untold benefits and pleasures from the scientific courses offered in our school. Th irleen

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Mathematics Miss Turner, Miss Bryce, Miss Van Natta. Miss Cantlon, Mr. Hughes, Miss Carrick. dflflafwlwt Miss Bryce's Room-Algebra. Mr. Hughe's Class-Trigonometry. From the days of the early Egyptians, Mathematics has occupied a very important position in the advancement of civilization. The results obtained by the great mathematical geniuses of early times were the fruits of their own efforts unaided by instructors or books. Individual preparation and study Were necessary for progress. In sharp contract to-day we have well-trained teachers, excellent text books, and adequate illustrative material with which to work. The study of Mathematics throughout the Junior and the Senior High Schools follows the customary order of progression. In the Junior High department Miss Carrick explains the mystery of Practical Arithmetic and Miss Van Natta the intricacies of Elementary Algebra, each being studied for one year. Ordinarily a student who is majoring in Math may be found in one of the class rooms of Miss Cantlon, of Miss Turner, or of Mr. Hughes studying Plane Geometry which is followed by advanced Algebra CAlgebra 3, we sayj and Solid Geometry. Algebra 3, usually taught by Miss Bryce, is a continuation of Elementary Algebra, while in Miss Turner's Solid Geometry class that subject material progresses to the figure of three dimensions. Not only does the Mathematics department offer the higher branches necessary for college entrance- advanced Algebra and Solid Geometry, but Mr. Hughes teaches a class in Trigonometry Whenever there is a demand for that subjest. Boys who expect to enter schools of engineering find this a great advantage. Strong Vincent has a particularly Hne Department of Mathematics were the student whose bend is in this direction may be well prepared. Twelve

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Fine Arts Brown. Mr. I3l'UVVI1'flIISlI'llCfll0lI in, Ill,8ff'lUIlClllS. Miss Pearce--A rl Appreciation of art and music characterizes any cultured person. Yincent is particularly fortunate in being able to offer to the student body courses in these two fields. In the Junior High Department, Miss Galinsky teaches both art and music. In the Senior High, Miss Pearce's classes receive a diversified course in art. Here is provided an excellent opportunity for self-expression and the appreciation of beauty. In addition to their regular work art students constantly furnish the school with appropriate posters, banners, place cards and other art work. In connection with music Mr. Brown gives the necessary instrumental and Mr. Grender the vocal instruction. The goal of all music pupils is the Band, the Orchestra, the Boys' Glee Club, the Girls' Chorus, or the A'Capella Choir. The musical organizations serve the school in a large measure. The Band stirs the players on the football field to greater action. The A'Capella Choir and the Orchestra thrill and arouse the emotions of the student body at assembly, or in concert. Boys and girls desirous of cultivating their musical ability find in the Boys' Glee Club and the Girlsf Chorus a pleasant way of learning to understand music and to express themselves. The influence of this training will be felt throughout the entire life of the students. The impressions made at high school age are lasting and influential in character building. New worlds open to him who is able to feel and appreciate beauty in its various forms. Such classes are definite aids to the search for cultural attainment. Fourteen Mr. Grender, Miss Pearce, Miss Calinsky, Mr.