Wilkinsburg High School - Annual Yearbook (Wilkinsburg, PA)

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JANE E, ANDERSON FRANK W. BENTON fl Igebra Geawetry A. I. KING zllfz fhematicx Geometry KENNETII D. TEDROYV MATHICMATICS . . . The mathematics de- partment offers courses in plane and solid geo- metry, general mathematics, algebra, and trig- onometry. There are two semesters of plane geometry and one of solid geometry. In addi- tion to the regular classes in plane geometry. there are special classes for those students who ind their tirst introduction to it difficult. A five semester course in algebra is included in this department beginning with the fundamen- tals of the subject and ending with college algebra. An elective course in general mathe- matics is offered those who do not plan to enter college. This course is excellent for general or practical use, as well as t reate independent and concise thinking. -'1 JAMES '11 190 KARL W. BOHREN Algebra Fnufbzzfl Coach, fllatfz 'l'iioMAs A, DUSHANE Llldfffid Shop IVUUIZ Shop J. A. HILLJLR INDUSTRIAL . . . This is a practical and worthwhile course for boys not wishing to enter into the professional field. It gives them train- ing for a successful life in the industrial world. One practices, in the electrical section of the course, electrical wiring, principles of operation, daily uses of magnetic devices, signalling, lights, switches, and construction of trans- formers and generators. The student learns how to use and take care of tools, to disassemble and reassemble a car in the industrial arts course. This course serves as a very practical basis for specialized study for those who wish to enter any of the great industries after gradu- ation. 'Auto Shop E281

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l N J. l? Qs VIOLA SMITH flixfnt lfwf , l,j.i'!l!f'. 3', Zflzgfiyh X ' - - LVL' 5 f' J -'hA ' ' m . -t HELEN CMUDBEL1, Roisizitr O. IIIQLMHOLD Biology ljhyrifr CHEMISTRY . . . Chemistry is an elective science open to seniors only. It is essential to the study of many professions as medicine, pharmacy, industry, and numerous others. To understand the chemical changes which are go- ing on everywhere makes the study of chemis- try not only a very interesting, but very practi- cal one. Two courses in chemistry are offered -one general or non-academic for those who do not intend to pursue the subject after their high school course. the other is a college prepara- tory course for a more advanced course. Through the laboratory work, chemistry de- velops the student's power of concise expression and interpretation of results and gives experi- ence in generalizing facts and building theories to explain them. EVELYN T. BRosTRU M Ciiaaraas F. BECK, JR. Cfww irify H0 fuzzy, b'E'ZUi71g' C. D. JEFFREY W. S. VVOODBURN Physics Chcfzzirzry PIIYSICS . . . A course in physics helps to train and encourage the future scientists of our school. The full one year course includes the thorough study of liquids, solids, and gases, pressure and buoyancy, force and motion, Work power and energy, heat and its uses, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light. In physics, as in the other sciences, three periods a week are spent in recitation and two double periods, in the laboratory, as prescribed by the state course. In the laboratory the students perform experi- ments using the laws learned in recitation. On the night of Open House. the physics classes attract many people with their curious scales and weights. 'This course meets all the require- ments for college entrance. Physics E271

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--,gy V, r. I fists T , Irs! tlsifw., -I, - ?zLf,f5?l9z53 'Ii tag- S, --'PY - ' w - - , 1.1 . tx f . .a . Eggs .- , p .. .,:. Trios. H. NICCLYMONDS Auto Slznp ROBERT 1. PATTERSON Ania Shop BIARGARET HEAZLETT BLANCHE SEANOR Home ECOH07?Z'iCJ Home Efinom' 5 NVOODSHOP . . . This is a course interesting to all boys. The student studies furniture and art appreciation, accompanied by instruction in the use and care of hand tools. Training in the history, design, and construction of furniture is a useful and important part of this course, Useful household goods are made in this depart- ment. Book ends, tables, stools, cabinets, book cases, and magazine racks are a few of the articles made by the boys. Some of the more advanced students make such unusual objects as guitars and carved models. This course trains the hands to be useful, industrious, and skillful. H. J. PECK RUTH W. BELL Electric Shop Cafeferirz gi Wx NAOMI SLOANE I WILSON Sewing Home Economics HOME ECONOMICS . . . Since the girl of today must know how to care for family needs, how to care for children and to create the proper home atmosphere, the school offers a thorough course in home economics. The course stresses two subjects, the preparation and pleasing ways of serving foods, and second the designing and making of garments. The girls are taught how to obtain the best values of food and clothing on the market. Home nursing and the principles of interior decoration are included in the course. Each year special teas are given by the girls for their mothers and teachers. 15-sJh' In The Sewing Room T291