Yorktown High School - Episode Yearbook (Yorktown, IN)

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SCIENCE In the physics class stress is placed on the history and growth of scientific ideas and concepts, and on those aspects of scientific method and experimentation that are essential for an understanding of our modern culture. Chemistry is alternated yearly with physics. This subject is in part cultural and in part basic to the more advanced study of the science. The historical development and the application of chemical principles in modern civilization are studied. Biology consists of a year's course in the elementary facts and principles of living organisms, protoplasm, the cell, tissues and organs of plants and animals along with their functions. The general science class touches most phases of the scientific world. The instructors are Mrs. Henkle and Mr. Babcock. MATHEMAT I C S The junior high arithmetic program recognizes two major phases of the subject, namely, the mathematical phase and the social phase. The purpose of the mathetical system is to teach the nature of the number system. The purpose of the social phase is to help the pupil to understand and to utilize effectively the quantitative procedures that he will need daily in the social order of which he is a part. This understanding insures a meaningful grasp of the natures and procedures that are presented in the various computational processes. Instruction is designed to insure successful growth of mathematical power. In the advanced courses of mathematics algebra, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and plane and solid geometry are offered. Special efforts are made to contribute to the mathematical preparation of youths who re on the threshold of a world made conscious of science and its applications. The teachers are Mrs. Henkle, Mr. Babcock, and Mr. Stephenson. New .diss Hn... l.

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V ART Art, absent from Yorktown's curricula for several years, is now offered to all high school students wishing to take this course. The work of this class is intended to appeal to the student who should acquire some understanding of art as a part of his education and to the one who wishes to prepare himself for a vocation in art. Under the direction of Mrs. Armstrong, this class has studied the fundamentals of painting, etching, sculpturing, metal work, etc. These pupils also make all posters needed for the various school activities. Several of the students show exceptional talent in the'various types of work done by this department. DRIVER'S TRAINING Anyonecwho is sixteen years of age or older is eligible to take driver's training. The purpose of this course is to instill into the minds of teen-age drivers the need and value of driving carefully and safely. It teaches each student to observe all traffic laws and to respect the rights of others while driving. It also teaches the student to take pride in operating his motor vehicle and to constantly improve his driving. Mr. May is the instructor of this class. He also teaches health and physical education. - -- '- V Www-llireumf wsf.-swf-f -. .,,zmmw1s.,m.ra.,,ma. . i. .,. i. , J : as . A a vm.. sf Maja . 4

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TYPING This course is designed for students who wish typing proficiency for office work or skill for their own personal needs. In first year typing, emphasis is placed upon mastery of the keyboard, accuracy in speed, and personal and office typing problems. The advanced typists apply their skill to such problems as year-books, legal documents, stencils, master copies, and business forms. They prepare master and stencils for the office and teachers. They do the duplicating on the direct process ditto, gelatin ditto, and mimeograph. Joyce Friar and Jean Uesseler, senior students from Ball State, have completed their student teaching requirements by participating and teaching in the advanced typing and shorthand classes. Mrs. Eastman teaches the advanced typing and Mr. Small the beginning typing. SHORTHAND Illustrated below is an actual teaching-learning experience in the making for potential stenographers. At the time this picture was snapped, the students were taking ninety word-per-minute dictation. Later these shorthand notes will be transcribed either on a typewriter or by pen. Through repetitions use of shorthand forms the students memorize the outlines and, learn to use them instantaneously. Skill in the use of shorthand is a possession that has been coveted by the wisest of men and women, for it is not only a practical instrument in commercial work, but a much-prized and valuable accomplishment and a means of mental culture. During the second semester, the girls attended the Twenty-seventh Annual Conference of Indiana Business Education Teachers at Ball State Teachers College, where they were permitted to see Mr. Charles E. Zoubek, president of Gardner Publications, teach a demonstration shorthand class. Mr. Zoubek is also the writer of the forms which are shown in the shorthand textbook this class is studying. Mrs. Eastman is the instructor.