Washington High School - Anvil Yearbook (East Chicago, IN)

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SNGLISH 'DEPARTMENT CLARA BHLLIA: KINCS-1JBfLIl'Il2I6Ill Hemi, York College, gX.B.5 University of Wiseonsing University of Chicago, A.lVl. KATHARINE DAUGHER'rY-University of Michigan, A.B. KATE D15 PEW-lntliana University, A.B.g Central Normal College, SB. MILIBRFIJ Emiciziwic-Western College, A.B,5 Indiana Uni- versity. RUTH LUCAS-Librarian, Indiana State Teachers' College, .-X.B.3 University of Illinois Library School. VHLMA JUNI4: lx'1CCULLOUCll'IllillZLll!l University, A.B. LUCILPZ OILAR-lmliaua l,'niversity, A.B.3 Columbia Uni- yersityg University of California. lVlARCARl'i'l' S'l'lilNHlikfilfll'-lllillllllll lhiirersity, AB. LUcY SVVlNlJlfLLiLlOl'llCll College, A.B.3 University of Wis- cousin. LILA ThomPsoN-University of Cliivago, Ph.B. HIZLEN C. W7.'XRlJ1D!'lIllIdffL'fg Butler University, A.H.g Na- tional Park Seminaryg Indiana Unirersityg Northwestern Uni- versityg Metropolitan School of Music and Dramatic Art. HE aim of instruction in English is to en- ahle the pupil to use lrmgzmge as a means of self-expression and to know and ap- preciate something of his litzfrary heri- frzge. i The plan of the earlier years is to read simple selec- tions, to gain practice in the use of correct forms, and to learn the science of language. Later specialization according to taste is oHered through courses in public speaking, zirama, journalism, and literature. Three dramatic clubs offer fun in presenting plays. Instruc- tion in the use of the library and supervision hy a trained librrzrian help in accomplishing the aims of the department. Page Sixteen

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SOCIAL STUDIES 'DEPARTMENT EDK..-'XR VV. MII.LS-Dfjfurflllallf Hfaifg Xortli-L'entral Col- lege, :X.B.5 Northn'este1'n IInivei'sity3 University of Chicago. HAROLD Nl. HL':H-Indiaina lfnixersity, :X.B.5 Ivniversity ot Cliicago. .XNN COOLI-QYiIIIlllZIIlZl State Tezielicrs' College. FRANCES GRAY-DePauw I'niversity, LLB. LF ROY ll.-XNSl'fN1lIHiN ersity of fllIL'l1Qj,'0, SB. FRED S. HAYNES-Southern Illinois Normal Universityg Northern Illinois State Teachers' Collegft-5 I'niversity of Chi- cago, Ph.B. HLLLN M. Jacozzr-Norzliwestern Ivniversity, SB. LOUISE lh,lLfDClNAI,ll'1II1llillllil State Tezwliers' Collegey I'ni- versity of VVisconsin. VERNUN SIGLI-LR-Indianzi State Tezichers' Collegeg Indiana University, .AX.B.3 I'niversity of Cliiczigog Chicago-Kent Col- lege of Law. LILLIAN Sow1-ikBY-I'nixersity of VViseonsin5 VVesrern State Tealchers' College, A154 I'nivei'sity of Cliieugo. HE preparing of future citizens of the highest possible type is the chief objective of the department of social studies. The przrticipntiou in the history of today can be most efficient with a knowledge of the causes and meaning of the events of yesterday. The znzrleryrruzfling of our interdependence, individually and nationally, the fzppreriatimz of the right social function in the machinery of a nfpwffiazzu govern- ment, comhine to produce well-rounded cilizemlzijv. In the course of the Hrst semester, 1928-29, this de- partment taught one thousand seven hundred fifty pupils. Expwifzzmzinfion in advanced methods of teaching has characterized the Work of this department. The success of these methods won the highly favorable Commendation of the Northwestern University survey of leading high schools of the country. Page Fifteen

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JMATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT C. E. KFfLLAM1'1JFfJdff7IIB71f Hemi, Indiana University, AB., University of Chieago. VIRGINIA CALlJIVELL'1II'lllIZl.T'lI.l State Teaellers' follege, A.B. FLoRENcr: jonNsoN-University of Chicago, S.B. H. G. LAIIR-Indiana State Teachers' College A.B., Uni- versity of Chicago. D 7 Jessie C. MENDFNIIALL-Earllnnn College, SB., University of Wisconsin. Malvina c,VFRPlCCKTIl1ill1llll1. State Teachers' College, S.B. IVIYRL A. SUMiv1ERs-Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Indi- ana University, University of VViseonsin, AB., A.lVI. OPAL WILLIAMS--Valparaiso University, AB., Indiana Uni- versitv. N YVashington High School an attempt is made to secure the types of learning that fmzction in rational daily living. A rea- sonable degree of proficiency in the use of the fzmffrznwnfals of mathematics is considered desirable for us all. Elective courses are provided to enable students to gain a broader knowl- edge of the Held, an appreciation of the beauty, the rigor, and the order, of pure nmtlzmnatict, and to develop a command over their own resources. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT GOLDIE V. BRII.L-Lafin, Indiana State Teachers' College, AB., Indiana University, Columbia Vniversity. SUI-1 COOK1L1lfIll, Ohio Wesleyan University, B.L., Indiana I'niversity, AAI., University of Chieago. GER'1'ItUn1c M. GILMAN-Frezzehq Vniversity of Chicago, Pli.B., A.M., Universite de Grenoble, France. HE foreign language department offers the students of Ilfaslzington High School Lafin and French. Two years of one langzmge are required for graduation from the college preparatory course. A student may elect more than two years of one lan- guage, or two years of both. About seventy-five per cent of our graduates have been enrolled in the foreign language department. Page Sevenleen