Wilkinsburg High School - Annual Yearbook (Wilkinsburg, PA)

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ALICE D. MAGU1RE IDA SUE MAY Englzslt, German Eng HJ it RUTH W1sCHMEvER f1ERALDINE DEEMER English Sjmfzirlz, lfiximfy FOREIGN LANGUAGES . . . Of the four foreign languages taught in our school, Latin is considered the foundation language because it gives a thorough understanding of the origin of our own language and serves as a background for the study of the others. The course con- sists of a comprehensive reading from the clas- sics, drill in grammatical principles, prose writ- ing, and the study of word origin. Guten Tag! Thus are greeted the students in the German classes, beginning with the first year's study of grammar and fundamental prin- ciples. The second year is spent in reading. Among the books read are 'flmmenseel' and Irrfahrten'l. The course aims to impart to each student not only a reading knowledge of Ger- man but also a speaking knowledge of the lan- guage. AnEL,x1niL OTTAWAY DONALD H. Romans Eftgliifz Engfirh, ffi.rl01'y ELLA S. HockENisERRY RENA RONEV Latin F1-auch The French language is one of the most popu- lar languages in our high school. In the three years which this course covers, the students learn to read and speak French fluently and correctly. Construction and grammar form the basis for the first year's study but the second and third years are spent in reading plays, novels, and HL' Historie de Francen with prac- tice in French conversation based upon their reading. Spanish is taught not only for its use in for- eign trade and diplomatic service but also for a knowledge of Spanish literature. The Spanish students, though few, make up in enthusiasm what they lack in number. After studying the elements of grammar for one year, embryonic Spaniards read Espana Pintoresca and La Hermana San Sulpicio . French l25l l -4 i l I l

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ANN ABER HELEN A. 1-XNDERSON Com. Gang., Ellglifjl Euglj-y,Q . LW ik .I V K. . 7 IIELEX J. IIEAZLETT CLARA A. GREEK Ezzglirh ' Ezzglirh Q pro- 1. S - 7 agar . ENGLISH . . . English, because it plays an important part in our everyday life, naturally is given much attention in our high school. The course gives the student, Whether he plans to continue his education or not, preparation for enjoying that great recreative occupation, read- ing, since instruction in literature should arouse any dormant interest in reading . ln order that every student may make the acquaintance of a wide variety of forms of artistic expression. the course provides study of various types of literature. The aim of the course in the sophomore year is to broaden the mental experience of the pupil. Such classics as Silas Marnerw and Merchant of Veniceu are studied. Through such study, the pupil is able to form opinions concerning good literature. To develop the students imaginative life is the aim of the English course during the junior lii,IzA1:E'rH BRINDLEY Rriom. M. BEATTV - - Enqfirh 5 gg It ,. j . 11215 4, ,Mix ,. ,ll L ISOBEL M. HEPISURN it RUTH I. LoNG E11 glisfz English year. In this year a study of representative American literature is made. A study of myth- ology and of Julius Caesar is another part of the second year's work. The senior year furthers the work of the two previous years. The student comes into contact with other prominent writers and increases his knowledge of Worthwhile literature. A survey of lilnglish literature from the early epic of Beowulf to the poetry of john Masefield con- stitutes a large part of the study along with an intensive study of Macbeth and 'flVIilton's Minor Poemsv. Opportunity is given for creative writing as well as practice in letter Writing and other forms of written English. After a completion of the course, the student should be able to enjoy good literature as well as to speak and write English creditably. In Slim English Class E241

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IQ.-xx' A. GE'1 1'ER IRMA HAMILTON German Ltllilz J. FRANCES COULTER ED. A. JENKINS, JR. flixfofry liixtory HISTORY . . . Great emphasis is placed upon history in our high school. The general aim of the history course is to make clear the story of history that pupils may appreciate its growth, its ideals, its associations, and its recurring cycles, more specilically it is to understand the present in relation to the past. The course is divided into two phases, that of college prepar- atory which includes history from the ancient times through American history, and the non- college preparatory which includes ancient his- tory up to American history. In the course in American history special emphasis is placed upon the study of the constitution. Besides these, there is a course on Problems in American Democracy. 1 I Humax M. Siiusriziz ALINE VAN FNTAN Frwzclt F 721165 ICDNA L. KERN hlIXNIE B. lNlCQUISTON flirlory llislory BIOLOGY . . . The purpose of the biology course is to acquaint the student with his natural surroundings. He is encouraged to be inde- pendent in his study that he may become at ease in handling valuable specimens and delicate machinery. The work is divided into a two semester course, Zoology and botany. In the fall and winter zoology is studied with labora- tory work in dissecting of typical specimens. General plant life is studied in the spring, when the classes take up botany. Special em- phasis is placed upon recognition of the differ- ent leaves and blossoms. Students are taught the care of plants, in order to obtain the full benefit and enjoyment from them. History T261