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

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OCIAL STUDIES The task of eliminating prejudice in the minds of today's youth lies upon the shoulders of the social studies department. In these classes students study not only memorable dates in the country's past, but also how to deal with a future full of possibilities for either happiness or human turmoil. Supplementary panels, speakers, movies, and discussions bring current problems into the scope of high school students, for it is here they profit by the mistakes of their predecessors and learn how to prepare for the responsibilities they will undertake tomorrow. The subject of world history teaches students the origin of man, beginnings of govern- ment and culture, founding of the new worlds, and the beginning of democracy. All of this is necessary to understand the peoples and governments of today. ln United States history America's past and present government is carefully studied in order to help the builders of the new peace to appreciate their heritage and to profit from the past. Contemporary world problems deal with the current events of the world and the pres- ent plans for solving world peace problems and racial and religious understanding. This class trains young people to think clearly with alert, open minds toward the future. Buymanship teaches the practical side of social studies. Pupils learn to make wise invest- ments in real estate, insurance, and how to handle business matters that will arise in the lives of all adult Americans. Stmly Hall Study Hall Englirh, Heal Mathematics Crmzmurcial rn q4vr1uo-- vg45c9Qa,pPg,m,,g, Uv V 'half' t a. 'A it Cum m errial 1511.215-fb M atb em alitir Science Gym 13

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HOME EC. Sc FI E RTS A penny saved is a penny earned, the girls in clothing classes find out. Here they remodel old dresses to make them do for another season's wearing, and fashion inexpensive ward- robes for themselves. Clever accessories are created by the girls, who learn the qualifications of good materials and how to buy wisely for durability and serviceable wear. Fortunate is the girl who can plan a thrifty well balanced meal in these days of inflation. ln the foods classes students become well versed in the art of concocting meals from available foods on a modest budget. Choosing new furniture, new china, new silverware or buying a new house is a perplex- ing problem for anyone to decide, but home management pupils will not have any trouble, for in these classes girls learn to recognize the different types of architecture, the various kinds of furniture, linens and china as well as how to buy wisely and thriftily. The orchestra, choir, and the recently organized band have kept the school and community singing through assemblies, games, and holi- days. The young Gershwins and Robinsons have furnished music for school productions and presented their own annual spring con- cert. The members of the band worked hard on their own time to help West Seattle dis- play its fine school spirit by its support at all sports events. Potential artists were kept busy all year working on projects for the school and their regular training, which includes paint- ing, drawing, sculpture, and designing. Many examples of this work won prizes in local and national art contests I-iobn. M .my - i MQ I' I . . , .Q Ifllffjljll lfnlmtrluf Arif, llead Ldllglltlgl' Bun Ailliinr Crm11nw'iiaf 'Rash L. 'iniv-. rpg. Sabi. ,zu rig Lf 57,4 , 11, .. Iiuyufiili Social Sfllrlftff Fngfiih Xt'fl'?IfL' Cum men ml 1.7

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I . ARTS Sc COMMERCIAL West Seattle's commercial department offers a wide field for commercial training. Book- keeping, typing, shorthand, penmanship, and office practice, are taught to make well rounded. efficient business men and women. These students will be able to step out into the business world after hnishing high school to help the wheels of business roll smoothly. Cars are repaired, houses planned, useful wooden articles made, and posters painted in the industrial department. In auto shop, students' and faculty's cars are taken apart, repaired, and put together again by fledgling mechanics, learning a trade which will soon mean money in the bank to many of them. Boys in wood shop make beautiful and useful things for the school and their own personal use. Here they learn an art which may become a vocation or an avocation for many skilled boys. In architectural drawing classes, students learn the fundamentals of drawing and making plans for houses. Machine drawing teaches the interpreta- tion of plans and reading of blueprints, all of which are important in the industrial Held. Ink tracing is also an important part of their learn- ing by preparing pupils for blue print draft- ing, essential in the field of industry. Lettering and silk screen classes make most of the posters, signs, and decorations for the school. These students combine their artistic talents with their lettering ability to produce outstanding posters. INDUSTRIAL Ants, Mr. Chamberlain S0041 511141725 Sfieflfe Social Studie! Sm-ia! Studied Ari -f aim... Jaw. Wzmuhw 7774 Q.M Matlvematict Commercial Ffzglixh W Ijlaram' ljfznlri' li