West Seattle High School - Kimtah Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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CCCIAL CCIEINICE To pioneer boys and girls history was a distasteful study of the dates of important events. Little was gained from such a course except a jumbled mass of dates. In VLIAV Q But no longer is history such a sub- ject. Discussions of political and eco- nomic situations, panel discussions, and current event topics point out the sides to controversial issues as well as add to the general knowledge of the individual. Practical application is made of knowledge obtained from textbooks. Supplementing actual classroom work, various trips are made to places of interest such as to superior court, the immi- gration station, and the state legislature. Today in history classes the student actively takes part in the history discussions for he realizes just how important this knowledge will be to him as the citizen of tomorrow. information about the con- stitution, and the way national, state, and local governments function will develop wiser voters and higher qualihed leaders out of the high school students of today. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Hays, Miss Blalock, Mr. Brincl-2, Miss Clark, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Craig, Mr. Dotson, Mr. Doty, Miss Ford, Mr, Frame, Miss Hurd, Mr. Kimball, Miss Kraus, Mr. Mackey, Mr. Rowe. Mn.:-mrs NIR-BRINCKU 5. Miss CLARK MRS.COOPEFt 1 MR. DOTY MISS FORD ' MISS KRAUS MR. ROWE E

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MATHEMATICS NDUSTRIAL ARTS Doctors, engineers, building constructors, teachers, yes, and undoubtedly many other professional people have established their foundations through the study of mathematics. Some pioneer boys and girls were familiar with fractions, decimals, algebra, and geometry, too, but as far as they were concerned there was little of practical value in high mathematics for them. A high school boy of today may become comparatively skilled in auto repair, wood working, boat drawing, lettering, gas and electric engine, blue print reading, or mechanical drawing. The pioneer boy was taught that agriculture must be his primary interest. I-Iowever, there were a few far-sighted youths who gained knowledge of skilled handicraft by watching the blacksmith, the coppersmith, and various other workers within his vicinity. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Miss Peaslee, Miss Anderson, Miss Dunn, Mr. Mackey, Mr Gorton, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Ullin, Miss Pierce, Miss Tozier, Mr. Ullin. A Mr. Welch, Mr. Whaley. A MISS PEASLEE MISS DUNN . NIR. MACKEY MISS PIERCE MISS TOZIER MR- G-ORTON NIR- ANDEFMSON MR. CHAMBERLAIN MR. wEi.cH MH. WHALEY

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FGHEIGINI LANGUAGE A FINE ARTG FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Miss Babcock, Miss Culver, Miss Hague, Mr. Kimball. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Mr. Behymer, Miss Coyne, Miss Donaldson, Mrs. Stevens. A gap of several thousand miles, em- phasized by the lack of modern trans- portation and communication, separat- ed the pioneers from the culture of the East. Yet, there were ioneers who P demonstrated their appreciation of the arts. Choruses and glee clubs received whole-hearted support, as did the local talent shows and the singing prima donna who traveled from town to town. Although art was apt to be overlooked in the wilds of the West, masterpieces of art owned by some wealthy person were often displayed. Only through the teaching of their parents were pioneer MISS DONOLDSON A MHS. STEVENS Miss HAGUE children able to understand French, if A G G ii A German, or any other foreign language. Fine arts in our modern school system receives more attention. For those who are mu- sically inclined, voice training, glee club, choir, and orchestra are offered. Art courses in- cluding poster design, lettering, sketching, and painting are available to the young artist. GGTJNGELGRG Well trained in the field of academic and personal achievement are the counselors who devote their time to helping students with their problems. Each class has its own coun- selor who remains with the class until graduation. ln this way, through the close contact over a period of years, the best help can be given. Each counselor spends one or more periods in the office, at which time students may feel free to come for advice. Help with the choice of subjects, the participation in activities, the choice of a college, and with scholarships, is given. Miss Babcock has been counselor for the class of l942, Miss Dunn for the class of 1943, Miss Clark for the class of 1944, and Mr. Dotson for the class of l945 during the school year.