Washington Park High School - Kipikawi Yearbook (Racine, WI)

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Standing: Ruth M. Ruggles, Ethel Holt, Elizabeth F. Fclten, Paul H Yornholt, Lillian Case. Helen Rodefer. Sitting: Gertrude R. Simmons. Nellie K. Mohr, Louise M. Collier, Audrey Bealer, Sadie rrHood. ENGLISH To build a vocabulary large enough to meet the needs of life; to master the forms of writing needed in daily life; to develop effectiveness in spoken English: these are a few of the purposes of English as taught in Washington Park High. This is the practical side of English, the side for which we feel an mmediate need. But a preparation to use leisure time must also be met. Hence a study of all types of literature is made : short stories, novels, dramas, poetry, essays. From the earliest English literature to the contents of the latest published maga-ines all becomes a part of the English course. That intangible thing, American Spirit, is the basis of the work in American literature. Through the study of American writers, an attempt is made to understand the spirit of en- durance, of patriotism, of humor, of devotion, and of service: all as characteristics of our own country. As a fitting close to the three years in English, English literature to their eyes her ample page Rich with the spoils of time unrolls her treasures hoping that from these treasures each may carry away with him cherished gems; that having been brought face to face with great ideals, his own responsibility tor the stewardship of life may be more deeply realized; that the enjoyment of great books may become one of his principal sources of entertainment and inspiration; that the spirit of service may become an active part of the life pur- pose of each student graduating from Washington Park High.

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LIBRARY To keep an eagle eye on approximately K),(HX) copies of books history, literature, fiction, science, and travel — to keep another eagle eye on students who might disturb their more serious fellows while at work, these are no easy tasks. Therefore, Miss Lillian Jones, librarian, enlists the assistance of several students who are interested in library procedure. During the past year, appropriations for books have been Steadily reduced, although the slogan A Book In The Libi ai v Is Worth Ten In The Attic called forth a few contributions from Students and teachers. Book or cash donation-, .it any time help this heart of the educational institution. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mens sana m carport sano. Park High has no stadium, no great amphitheatre where, like the ancients, youth might en- tertain the populace in Olympics. But in the gymnasiums and on the school grounds (when weather permits) is de- veloped in every Student a healthy body which become.-- a tit temple for a healthy mind. Miss Shaw and Mr. Ziebell. girls ' and boys ' physical directors respectively, do more, however, than merely help to keep physically fit those whose major activity is mental. The development of a sense of fairness, of esprit de corps lends their work significance far beyond the significance of external improvement. Above: R iv- ' C ' ..ili-th. ' Below: By the count: One, two Girls ' Folk Dance Demonstration A C -iris Gym Class

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Standing: Blanche Racine, Rose V. Bruins, Anna L. Neit:el. Dorothy A. Root. Sitting: Frances Enright, Mary A. Potter, [da E Howe. MATHEMATICS Trying to run our civilized world without the use of mathematics would he like trying to run an automobile without lubricating oil. The study of mathematics began through necessity. When the first savage brought home his kill and divided it among his kin, he was applying mathematics. Had he talked about the principles of this division, he would have been offering an elementary course in arith- metic. From this point onward to the algebra which students today have had the privilege of studying the growth of mathematics has taken on increasing significance. For our compli- cated economic system, our gigantic engineering projects, our prodigious architectural en- terprises make mathematics indispensible for those who expect to contribute to civilization. In this school three semesters in the mathematics department are required for an academic course, and these include one semester of algebra and one year of plane geometry. The semester of algebra is a continuation of work begun in junior high schools. One of the projects in the mathematics courses is the making of figures tor solid geometry. Wire, wood, soap, tin, almost ny available materi al finds some form of usefulness under the ingenuity of students. 1 earning the use of the slide rule is another and not the least significant ele- ment ot the mathematics course. And foi some who become quite skillful, the u the surveyor ' s transit alii ids such interesl ing activities as measuring the height of the flag pole or of a building. rx