Union High School - Aurora Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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reparin ilitar ath- en S Mxny MM: LENNAN Mis 1 wuss NELLE ATWUOD Mathematics was advanced at Union this past year by the introduction of two new subjects. Refresher math, one of the several new subjects added to the curriculum for the benefit of the senior boys, helped them to review the basic principles of mathematics and thus prepare for their future in the armed services of our country. Algebra IV was another course offered to those desiring advanced work in this field of study. The increased interest in mathematics was not only indicated by the new courses but also by the increased enrollment in classes. All those interested in specializing in this field found an adequate schedule of subjects, capably taught. If21

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20 rainin ost- ar Scientists Nm. SOHN 'msg' ,-1 AVTON f ' ..MNww::wh A1U P Nm. ouma STIEHL A penetrating odor in the chemistry lab, a skeleton hanging in another room, an exclamation from some unfortunate person who received a shock in the physics lah are the typical setting for Work in the science departments. The belief of many that science is the key to the post-War World was shown by the greatly increased number of persons who took the various courses offered at Union. The large number of both boys and girls taking physics alone required four classes to accommodate them. The science department also offered courses in general science and biology. Physiology and hygiene were taught by Mr. Smelker, newcomer to the faculty thistyear. 4 B y7UlN '

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MR. TIIICOIJUIIE IVIIYFOGLIE MISS DOIKOTIIY ,IANIC FARII, MISS Il KIIRlIC'I l' SCIIROICIIISR oul and Bod., Continuing the cultural education needed for post- war days, the vocal classes presented their usual Christmas program and a spring concert entitled NSongs of the Western Hemispherew. Featuring classical numbers, the instrumental department gave its eleventh annual Spring Concert May ll. The library provided lively reading material. JENNINCS. MISS FLORICIXCIC IIESI' MISS IEIJl'I'Il BARKIEIK MH. MILO Sl'Kl'I' 'YIISS ALICE GIISI'-KFSON The art students made pictures to brighten the lives of many wounded soldiers in the hospitals and pro- grams for the state P.'l'.A. Convention. Because body-building was especially emphasized, a live-day-a-week physical training program was exe- cuted for the senior boys. As in previous years, the sight-saving department assisted many students in accomplishing school assign- ments. MISS M,KIICARIC'I' MNC INIYVXLII MISS I-'LORENCE PARSELL