Wausau High School - Wahiscan Yearbook (Wausau, WI)

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A, P. Minsart Ben Berg Harry Johnson Elizabeth Ryan Gladys Schilling Science The objectives of the science department are: to learn facts and laws funda- mental to the maintenance of health: to understand the elementary principles of the sciences which underlie modern scientific inventions and industrial processes: to begin scientinc thinking,-fact first and then conclusions based on facts: to create, if possible. an abiding interest in the subject itself: to learn to appreciate that this is a universe governed by law and permeated with truth and beauty and thus lead pupils to Walk larger in a larger life. 19? Home Economics The aim of the home economics department is not only to develop a fair degree of skill in cooking and sewing, but to train and develop social qualities of fairness and cooperation as well as habits of neatness and orderliness. Budget studying, meal planning, home nursing, house furnishing, and entertaining are taught, as Well as the preparation of food and the making of clothing. A diploma is given upon the completion of the home economics course. Mary Anderson Mildred Robinson Frieda Heinrich Elimhcrh Metz Of7fi'e Office Seuenree 1

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it .- 'al R lg J P' . v 4, 1. l-E Sli? ZW WS , E?-2 bl L-N li Ip 1 iw ly E ig., v, I '19 lil-alrite Yinulwrnnm M.irsh.lIlllulbert Irwin l.uehchow John Riorahn leah Yabrofl' N. M. Yawmslii History ln 1900 when the present school was first occupied, the number enrolled in all the history classes was smaller than the enrollment in History IV today. Two outstanding changes have been made in recent years. Civics became Citizenship and today is American Problems I or History VI. A course in world history was added for students in the commercial and industrial arts courses. Up to the time that change was made, students in those courses had no work in modern European history. At one time the history library was one of the finest in the state. Lack of space for books and readers has been a serious handicap. Our slogan: A new high school with a library second to none in the state. -Qi Mathematics The mathematics department aims to lay a practical. disciplinary, and cul- tural foundation for a general education. By offering Algebra Il, Geometry I and Il. and Solid Geometry, we believe we are doing this in Wausau. llnwr Rm-xlw llarrixnn Jones lirnesl 'Iilwdingn Marjorie Gadlmis. Librarian Sixteen

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I w Margaret Gibbs Florence Schweizer Marilla Zellhoefer Clyde Ewers Foreign Language Since English language and literature have developed from the ancient languages, influenced by German and French, a study of the mother tongues teaches a deeper appreciation of our own. Each language lends something new and valuable to this appreciation. A knowledge of these languages enables us to read the original of the masterpieces of World Literature and thus brings us into closer sympathy and understanding with other nations: a need felt deeply in international inter- course and the establishment of peace relations. Realizing this, Wausau high school offers students four year courses in French. German, and Latin. .-9... Physical Education The first requisite in life is a healthy mind in a healthy body. Every school system should provide opportunities for an extensive, well graded course in physical education. At present Wausau employs two physical education teachers. Each' pupil is required to take two hours of work per week. In the limited time and space allotted to us, we include in our course graded gymnastic exercises, games, sports, athletics, and dancing. We hope the much needed new senior high school will provide every facility for carrying on this most important phase of education. Eighteen