Walnut Hills High School - Remembrancer Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Precision of science and mathematics ABOVE: Mrs. Fannie Barnett, Miss Marie Becker, Mr. Richard Bourn, Mr. Denzil Carpenter, Miss Janet Kemme, Mr. J. Stanley Leeds, Mr. Kenneth Scheurer. Miss Florence Silverstein. RIGHT: Hardworking Math IV stu- dents discuss the principles of higher mathematics. Mathematics is a universal lan- guage which sets up standards of knowledge, analysis, and a tech- nique for arriving at accurate con- clusions. In the lower grades fun- damental applications of arithme- tic are reviewed. The basic skills of algebra constitute the ninth grade course. In the tenth grade, demonstrative geometry is the central theme, while mathematics in the junior year includes ad- vanced algebra and elementary trigonometry. In the senior year algebra and trigonometry are con- tinued, and solid geometry is intro- duced. Since 1934 there has been a com- plete change in the junior and sin- ior mathematics courses. Algebra and solid geometry in the junior year and trigonometry and algebra in the senior year were found un- satisfactory, especially in prepar- ing for college boards. For this reason a full year of algebra was made available to college board candidates. When this course proved more successful, it was in- troduced for all juniors, and the senior course was changed.

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ABOVE: Mrs. Laura Renfrow, Miss Caroline Zurlage, Mrs. Marie-Louise Creelman, Miss Martha Kitzman, Miss Irene Steinau. odern tongues give a global outlook As the United States becomes in- creasingly involved in world affairs, modern languages in the high school curriculum are taking on added im- portance. The history of the past two decades has had a great effect on modern languages at Walnut Hills. When Germany invaded France in 1940, the enrollment in French classes decreased and German was discontinued. After the war, the study of the languages of these two countries regained their popularity. Spanish has grown in importance during the last decade because of an increase in foreign relations with Latin-American nations. RIGHT: French students receive class- room instruction amid a realistic atmos- phere of French mottos and murals. The modern language department at Walnut Halls offers complete courses of study in Spanish, French, and German. From this study we learn the culture and customs of the nations where these languages are used as well as the languages them- selves. French has always been recognized as the language of cultured people. German is of great importance, particularly to students who plan to enter medicine and related fields of science. Our close relations with South America and Mexico have increased the popularity of Spanish, and its opportunities for use in business are growing daily.

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evelops our powers of reasoning Science, an ancient and yet very modern study, is now a key point in high school education. Walnut Hills is particularly fortunate in having very fine equipment plus the guidance of excellent instruc- tors. The teachers seek to give their students a broad understand- ing of scientific observation and experimentation, as well as the specialized knowledge of biology, botany, Zoology, physiology, phys- ics, and chemistry. The basis of a life-long scientific interest is often discovered in our laboratories. In the field of science the world has made huge strides forward during the last eighteen years. The science course has been redesigned to fit the changing world with the introduction of such studies as antibiotics, disease resistant plants, genetics applied to human inher- itance, electronics, jet propulsion, and atomic energy. Walnut Hills is proud of having a very up-to-date curriculum in science and well- equipped laboratories. ABOVE: Miss Etta Elberg, Mr. How- ard Fletcher, Miss Christine Heis, Dr. Ray Lambert, Mr. Jacob Skilken, Mr. Thomas E. Welsh. LEFT: Carefully observing plant and animal life is an interesting part of the biology curriculum.