Waterloo High School - Rosebud Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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Faculty MR. LONG was the instructor of English 11, history 11, and speech. American history is of- fered as a junior year subject. In this course the student studies the development of the United States from the time of discovery to the present. This course is required of every student. English 11 follows the same pattern as the preceding English courses with more advanced work being given. Harold Long Speech is offered as an elective to junior and senior students. Students are given an opportunity to develop speech talent and self-confidence in expressing themselves. Students are taught to make short speeches, or- ganize material for orations, act in plays, and debate. The band was directed by Mr. Long also. MRS. VOSS directed the vocal music for the high school and taught the Latin classes. The chorus, girls’ trio, and octette appeared on a num- ber of programs in the community. The enjoy- ment of singing various types of music as well as an appreciation of good music are objectives in the department. Latin is designed to acquaint the student with a history of the English language. By learning Latin, the student is able to increase his English vocabulary by determining the Latin basic word from which our English words are formed. Roman customs and culture are also studied in the Latin class. Marcelle Voss Second year Latin is a continuation of the first-year course in ad- vanced sentence structure, vocabulary study, and grammar. The second semester is a study of Caesar’s Gallic Wars and a comparison and contrast of his methods of war with modern methods. This class prepares and serves a Latin banquet following Roman customs. PAGE 17 This page sponsored by Koenemann Farm Equipment, Auburn

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Faculty Claud Leslie MR. LESLIE taught English 9 and 10 and psychology. The first semester of English is de- voted to the study of grammar. In these courses the attention of the student is directed toward the mastery of sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, and other mechanical aspects of English. The second semester is devoted to the study of literature. Original composition is em- phasized. This subject has as its aim the de- velopment of an appreciation for good reading. Extensive reading of library books in both se- mesters is encouraged. In psychology human behavior patterns are studied in an attempt to gain an understanding of those with whom we associate and of ourselves. Case studies and statistical trends are observed. Margaret Reed MRS. REED instructed bookkeeping, typing, physical education, and health. Bookkeeping is offered in the senior year. Emphasis is placed upon learning to use the principles of bookkeeping as it applies to business and personal accounts. The student learns many business terms and prac- tices, how to establish a set of books, and simple accounting methods. In the second semester a practice set using real business papers is com- pleted. Typing is offered for both juniors and seniors. In the first semester the objective is placed upon the mastery of the keyboard and the develop- ment of speed. In the second semester emphasis is placed upon speed and the practice of typing letters, business forms, legal documents, etc. Freshman and sophomore girls are enrolled in physical education and health. Softball, hiking, volleyring, volleyball, folk dancing, and basket- ball were taught. In health special emphasis was directed to mental and emotional problems as well as to the physical functions of the body. PAGE 16 This page sponsored by Irene’s Restaurant

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Faculty MISS BROWN was the home economics teacher this year; she also taught biology. In freshman home economics, most of the first semes- ter was spent dealing with food preparation, meal serving, and food values. Personal grooming, so- cial rules, and self improvement were studied during a few weeks of the first and second se- mesters. The second semester is devoted to art problems and clothing. Each girl analyzes herself according to the colors and types of clothing she should wear. In the last few weeks simple dresses, blouses, or other articles are made during class time. Ga e Brown In the second year of home economics, the entire first semester is spent studying food, how to preserve and purchase it, how to prepare meals, and how to serve meals. A number of dinners were .served to guests. How to care for the baby and small child and how to care for the sick in the home are the bases for study in the last half of the year. Girls learn how to make a bed properly, how to change linens with the patient in bed, etc. In advanced home economics for the junior and senior students, the girls learn more advanced food-preparation techniques and interior decorat- ing during the first semester. The last half of the year is given over to more difficult clothing problems than have previously been encountered and family relationships. Miss Brown graduated from Ball State Teachers College a year ago. MR. BUESKING instructed algebra, general mathematics, geometry, chemistry, and general science. In algebra a study of formulas is made and in uses of letters in solving problems when the numbers are not yet known. Ways are found for working problems which cannot be solved by arithmetic. A review of the 7th and 8th grade arithmetic is the beginning of general mathematics. Further arithmetic as used in business and other occupa- tions is also taught. Considerable time is given to problems in finance, insurance, etc. Geometry is a study of triangles, circles, and other figures and draw- ings with the laws of shape, size and other relations. It is useful in all other mathematics work. Chemistry delves into the composition of compounds and their reactions to each other. Experiments were conducted frequently. Mr. Buesking was graduated from Ball State Teachers College. He taught in the Burris High School in Muncie. Last year he did graduate work at Purdue University. Clarence Buesking PAGE 18 This page sponsored by Waterloo Grain Company