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

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Mathema ties More students are taking mathematics these days, not only because it is re- quired for the more technical courses, but that more are interested because of the many ways it has already shown improved importance in this new type of warfare. Mathematics has come more than into its own since December 7, l94l. The engineers are the ones who make possible the well planned maneuvers. They are busy on the battlefields, in the factories, and on the home front. First row: Jewell Tozier, Louise Pierce, Emilie Peaslee. Second row: Elmer Anderson, Helen Dunn, Warren Mackey. There will be a lot of hard work to winning this war, and cleaning up the mess that always results from a really big Fight, more, probably, than we realize. It won't be done accidentally, it will come by close figuring, much figuring. Thus, after the war, these students will be even more important. They are the mathematicians who are going to make the measurements for the foundations of the post-war world. A J! IX Science and Health To aid in victory and to make a post- war world of progress in all fields, the youth of today must be educated toward that goal. The science, health education and physical education classes have stressed this year the need for applica- g tion of principles learned in classes First row: David Siceloff, Science, Lloyd Doty, Health Ecluca- toward making thls a better World' tion, Mary Magoon, Gymnasium, Walter Lewis, Science. Second , . row: Lueile Madison, Gymnasium, Leonard Bonar, Science pl1yS1Cal CCl'LlCatl0I1 classes WCYC fheadlg Pat Murphy, Gymnasium. Third row: Allen Finstad, Science, Victor Larson, Science, Carl Ullin, Gymnasium. geared to put the students into good condition, the senior boys took a Htoughening-up course which prepared them for entrance into the armed forces. First aid and general study of bodily functions were carried on in health education classes. Science encompassed many subjects: in chemistry students learned use of chemicals in everyday life and studied gases involvedin- modern Warfare, botany classes learned. and passed on to other students valuable information for victory gardeners. Each subject was' studied in such a way as to bring out practical applications. .

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First row: Maude Chamberlen Uournalismj, Margaret Akin, Conifred Hurd, Charles Hannaford, Second row: May Kirk- patrick, Martha Young, Belle McKenzie fheadf. English. . . Good English is any English which a person can use without discomfort and with personal safety in any given environment under given conditions. English in high school is taught under the divisions of Composition - to learn the correct usage of the parts of speech and to learn how to write well. Litera- ture- to be able to understand what people are saying when they quote Byran and Keats, and to learn of the modern writers. Public Speaking-to acquire the ability to speak clearly and with conviction in front of any audience, whether large or small. Newswriting - the chance to work on the school paper and to learn how to interview people. Writing Laboratory - where those who wish may put their thoughts into words in any creative way they desire. English is the backbone ol? any high school course, therefore, the English teachers of West Seattle have tried to give usfa background of the language that will permit us to use it with ease anywhere. ' ' Social tudies Embracing a Wide field, the Social Studies department, under the direction of Mr. Babcock, encompasses the study of Civics, World History, United States History, Personal Achievement, Pacific Rim, Economics, and the new course offered this semester, Contemporary World Problems, besides buymanship and social living. Ro C. History classes no longer follow the W First row: Margaret Kraus, Elizabeth Clark, Pauline Ford. Second row: Verner Dotson, George Smith, Steve Brinck, Raymond plan of memorizing data that too soon will be forgotten. Supplementing the courses are panels given in classes and discussions held on current problems, movies presented through the central office on topics history classes might be studying. Best of all, students of the history classes are studying to make the new peace. They will profit by learning the mistakes of the past and when the time comes the history students of the high schools will be equipped to step into a position of importance in the planning of a last- ing peace.

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First row: Marian White, Commercialg Leona Culver, Languageg Martha Hague, Language. Second row: Marcia Magillicuddy, Patience Lockhart, Edward Meyer fheadb, William Murphy, Commercial. ommercial and Language The valuable training the students in the commercial classes are receiving will enable them to step into essential po- sitions. The wheels of business must turn as surely as those of industry, especially as the demand grows greater for those skilled in typing, shorthand and bookkeeping. For those who Will not use their commercial training until later, they will find it indispensable. Building the peace will be a task greater than any one nation can do. It will require the understanding and patience of every- one throughout the world. ln the foreign language classes efforts are being made to stim- ulate the interest in the people behind the language. These students of language have an excellent opportunity to study the problems of foreign nations and to realize their people are much like us, similar in ideals and the desire for peace. Home EC. and Arts Courses in industrial arts take on new significance now that the need is great for skillful fingers in war industries. The fair sex has finally invaded heretofore forbidden territory and has a course of its own, Victory Shop, which offers to girls basic shop training. Now that Uncle Sam would rather have eligible young men in the armed forces instead of in war factories, the opportunity for young women in industry is heightened. First row: Gering Chamberlain, lndustrial Art: Eula Frey, Home Economics, Vernon Behymer, Music. Second row: Fred Gorton, Ind. Arts fheadjg Hallie Donaldson, Art: Amelia Bachmann, Home Ee.: George Welch, Ind. Art. In these days of rationing and sky-rocket prices, fortunate is the girl who can plan a thrifty, well-balanced meal. In the home economics department students learn to make the best of available food and clothing. The music and fine arts departments are busy as ever this year- the music students endeavoring to keep America singing, and potential artists enlisting in patriotic projects and contests as well as their regular training.