Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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eoclore L. L9Cll0lU6Ilg61'C!t Teacher of Physics Died December 2 8, 1933 C61-IEODORE L. Schowengerdt came to Topeka High School first as a substitute teacher of mathematics and science in 1930-313 but the fol- lowing fall, with the entry of the school into the new building, he joined the faculty as teacher of physics in both day school and night school. He became ill in midwinter of 1932-33, and from that time was able to be in the classroom only at inter- vals. His death occurred December 28, 1933. To his fellow-teachers and students Mr. Schow- engerdt was a loyal friend. Throughout his long illness, his interest in all that concerned Topeka High School kept him in close touch with its busy life. Considerate and patient always, he smoothed the way for pupils who found his subject difficult. Although his stay in the school was brief, all who were fortunate enough to know him will cherish the memory of a sincere and upright gentleman. Page Nine

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Sl1ip's Cfficers at Helm W. N. Yan Slyck CZQQILLARD N. van siyck. the captain of our mighty ship, has successfully steered his 2300 passengers through the calms and storms of another school year, thereby completing his sixth voy- age as principal of Topeka High School. Mr. Van Slyck has many duties besides that of commanding the fortunes of the school. He is di- rector of secondary education in the city, with the task of coordinating the work of the junior high schools with that of the high school. He takes active part in the boys' di- vision of the Young Men's Chris- tian Association and in the Boy Scout work. This year he has been honored with the office of second vice-president of the department of secondary school principals of the National Educational Association: and early this spring he was named consultant ex officio of the emer- gency committee in education. Besides his numerous other school duties our good captain sponsors the Student Council and the Representative Council, and through his remarkable patience, fairness, and tact receives the co- operation and respect of the entire ship. C. H. Hepworth Vice-Principal A familiar figure on the decks of our ship is C. H. Hepworth, vice- Laura L. Ewing, Dean of Girls Page Eighti Willard N. Van Slyck, Principal principal of day school and direc- tor of night school. From early morning until late at night, Mr. Hepworth is busy with all that concerns the ship's business. He has direct oversight of the boys of the school, issues passes, and assumes the duties of principal when Mr. Van Slyck is away. This genial gentleman is always on deck when there is work to be done and diffi- culties to be smoothed out. A stu- dent or teacher in trouble is sure of quick response from Mr. Hep- worth. Miss Laura L. Ewing Dean of Girls Sailing along at the prow of our good ship, Miss Laura L. Ewing, dean of girls, is an indispensable member of the ship's officers. For two years she has checked per- sonally every program written for Topeka High School's two thou- sand odd passengers, besides giving her sympathetic and clear-seeing advice most generously to all who ask it. The force of her gracious personality is felt not only among the girls, over whom she has super- vision, but throughout the entire ship. C. H. Hepworth, Vice-Principal L L

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They Keep Voyagers Entertainecl English Department Miss Wolfe, chairman Miss Ansel Miss Fuller Miss Kerr Miss Bixler Miss Grandon Miss Kingsley Miss Davis Miss Hopkins Miss Tomson Miss Fry Miss Webb Miss Hunt, journalism Miss Wheeler, dramatics NGLISH teachers have endeav- ored this year to interest stu- dents in all types of literature and life. They sponsored an essay con- test on the new Central Market: their classes sold tickets for a Masque and Wig Club play, con- tributed material to the Tugboat, a literary tabloid edited by the fall term rhetoric class, and sent many entries to the Scholastic con- tests. The freedom of reading classes won a set of books. Indi- vidual students have received hon- ors for book reviews, essays and verse. Language Department Miss Fowler, chairman Latin Mrs. Harner Miss Robertson Miss Collins, chairman modern languages Miss Drake Mrs. Fudge Mrs. Terrill Mr. Greider The language department has carried on its activities this year mainly through its two associa- tions, the Spanish and Latin clubs. Each of these organizations gave a banquet during the spring semes- ter, representative of the customs of the countries. The French Club gave a tea for the French residents of Topeka, and the German Club held several informal social gather- ings. By getting subscriptions, the de- partment obtained a piano for the classical room, in which language club meetings are held, Science Department Miss McElroy, chairman Miss Graeber Mr. Chambers Miss Wilson Miss Wolcott Mr. Dickson Because of increased enrollment in botany and biology, the science department added another mem- ber, Miss Mildred XVilson, to its teaching staff last fall. Interest of Page Ten students in outside work is shown by the three different types of habitats found in the botany and biology classrooms, which are taken care of throughout the year by science students. The Science Club carried on ex- periments at its meetings in con- nection with the study of physics and chemistry. Some of these ex- periments will be repeated at the faculty meeting sponsored by the department next fall. Mathematics Department Miss Stewart, chairman Miss Austin Mrs. Kingman Mr. Seaman Miss Boyles Miss Oman Mr. Snyder Miss Calvert Miss Wilson Although the subjects included in the mathematics department are elective, in proportion to its size Topeka H i g h S c h o o l has a larger enrollment in mathematics than has any other high school in Kansas. T Work of cer- Y tain mathematics students was exhibited at the State Teachers' meeting last fall. At the March faculty meeting, math pu- pils presented a play and discussed phases of mathematics. Nina McLatche As Miss Nina McLatchey has been on leave of absence this year, her place has been taken by Miss Iva Oman. Commercial Department Mr. McCoy, chairman Mr. Fink Miss McCauley Mr. Shotwe-ll Mr. Lund Mr. Seaman Mr. Dice Two years ago the commercial department of Topeka High School had an enrollment of 7753 the present enrollment is 1264, an in- crease of 73 per cent. Each term many students have to be denied typewriting because there is not sufficient equipment to care for them. Some of the commercial . by Ray Crooks teachers are teaching six classes a day in order to meet more of the demand. Five subjects are included in the department: Stenography, type- writing, bookkeeping, commercial law, and office practice. Mr. Shotwell's picture does not appear in this Sunflower. Social Studies Department Miss Frizell, chairman Miss Bishop Miss 0'Meara Miss Davis Miss A. Pringle Mr. Greider Miss R. Pringle Mr. Dice Miss Swenson Miss Boughton Mr. Mayer Miss Hulse Mr. Hadley Mr. Kaho The social studies curriculum was enlarged this spring by the ad- dition of sociology. Classes have not taken part in group contests, though two students took the ex- amination on the League of Na- tions and the eight Summerfield contestants received extensive drill from the history teachers. The de- partment presented a number of its outstanding students in a fac- ulty meeting in November, show- ing the purpose of each term of social study. , industrial Arts and Home Economics Departments Miss Tucker. chairman home economics Miss McMi11en Miss Woodworth Mr. Winter, chairman industrial arts Mr. Hoehner Mr. Hays Mr. Chamness Mr. Powers The home economics department has the largest enrollment it has had in many years. In its curricu- lum are included foods, home man- agement, home nursing, home dec- oration, and child care. There are also two special classes-hospi- tality, for girls, and homecrafts, for boys. Possessing some of the best equipment in the state, the classes in the industrial arts department are increasing in enrollment. Two full- time teachers have been added since the new building has been occu- pied. Students of the department have received prizes at the Kansas Free Fair.