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

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Standing: L.uir.i E. DuFour, Willard J. Iselin, Dorothy Perham Sitting: Gertrude Hunter, Harriet A. Harvey, Mary E Pugh -. SOCIAL SCIENCES History, the Story of the world, is the only subject that just grew . All other subjects were worked up to the place they now hold. History must always remain as it is now written except for the additions of new events as time goes on. The Social Science Department is made up of a group of studies namely. Economics, Current History, Civics, Early European History, Modern History, and American History; the last being the only one of the six that is required. Civics acquaints us with our government and its method of working, thus sending us out into the world better prepared to be good citizens of our country. Early European and Modern History can really be considered under one heading, for the latter is only a continuation of the former. Five thousand B. C. seems to be a long, long, time ago, and to be sure, it is; yet as one Studies this period, its people and customs, they seem as happenings ot only yesterday. American History, because it deals with our own people and the background ot our nation, naturally interests us above the other courses. As American citizens we are in- terested m the organizing of our government and the open ng of the West, for had it not been for these two things, our nation might today be a second rate power. This department is not all work and no play . One of the interesting projects ot not such ancient history was the International Program. Such an exhibition helps to acquaint us with the various peoples of the world, thus creating a better feeling toward other races. The History Department is really doing missionary work, for it helps to promote world understanding, which is of vital interest to us as a nation today. Miss DuFour Mi-- Hirvev

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Standing: Blanche Racine, Margaret Knudson, Anna L. Neitzel, Helen Rodefer. Sitting: Rose W. Bruins, Kate T. Sogard, Alma Weichers. LANGUAGE Latin, which has existed since long before the death of Christ, is still a fundamental fac- tor in our language and work of today. Down through the ages all educated and cultured people have studied and spoken it, and many languages, including French, Spanish, and English, have been derived from it. Today it is a great asset to every doctor or lawyer to have a knowledge of Latin and the romance languages. Our language department here at school, which is situated at the east end of the second floor, consists of Latin, German, and French. Mrs. Sogard heads this department, and un- der her are Miss Wiechers, Miss Rodefer, Miss Knudson. In addition Miss Racine teaches two French classes, Mrs. Bruins and Miss Neitzel each two German classes. To create a proper atmosphere all the French and German classes are conducted in the language which they are studying, and to brighten their daily toil, the Students play games and sing songs which prove helpful to them. In the German classes, programs are planned by the students every week, and the lives of well known German characters of today and of the past are discussed. The seven Latin classes, although not conducted in the Latin language, are kept very busy reading Latin and translating. The Caesar classes acquire a knowledge of the Roman method of warfare and the modern parallels. They gain an insight into the personality of Caesar, who has been pronounced the most complete man of all history. Students Studying Cicero and Vergil learn much concerning the history and customs of old Rome and also the history of the world at that time. The classes in beginning Latin make a special Study of the Roman house, drawing a floor plan and planning its furniture. French with Miss Knudson Miss Wiechers In Mrs. Bruins German Jlass

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Z ihytA -! Standing: Arthur J. Wilbor, Edward F. Sanders, Adrian A. Worun. Sitting: Francis Rogers. SCIENCE Can the energy of the atom be utilized? Can human life be prolonged? What addi- tional possibilities not yet discovered are offered by the radio? Scientists can help to answer these questions. Only the youths cf today will be the scientists of tomorrow, but in order to be so, they must begin their training early. In this school Mr. Wilbor has watchfully headed the science department. The courses m physics (Mr. Wilbor) chemistry (Mr. Rogers) biology (Mr. Sanders and Mr. Worun) have afforded students otherwise loaded down with algebra, language, literature, some outlet for their less subjective inclinations. During the spring, biology students take field trips and study the plant and animal life of the community. Biology begins with the Study of a cell and proceeds to study the de- velopment through the more complicated forms of both plant and animal life. No dissection is performed in the course, yet a thorough study of the structure of frogs is not neglected. On the south side of the building the fish hatchery and plant hatchery under the daily care of Mr. Sanders and Mr. Worun have thrived to add plenty of features for school gossip. In chemistry Mr. Rogers leads his Students through a Study of organic chemistry in the Litter half of the second semester. This covers thoroughly as much work as is done in the first semester of a good college course. Any Student with this background can register in chemistry 2 when pursuing his higher education. The first semester ' s work in physics is designed with emphasis on mechanics; the second semester ' s work emphasizes electricity. Only two semesters of this course are offered for high school credit. Mr Wilbor The Growing Room In the lab with Mr. Rogers J