Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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ESSENTIAL American and English literature courses are divided into two groups—general literature and college preparatory. Besides the textbook used in the college courses, the students review their grammar and spelling in the use of the college placement book in American literature and the M. O. S. book in English literature. Those of us who intend to further our educa- tion find the college preparatory courses in literature very helpful as well as interesting, especially if we enjoy reading. In American literature, among the poems studied are Walt Whitman's I Hear America Singing, Joyce Kilmer's Trees, and Carl Sandburg's Chi- cago. Famous speeches of history such as Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address are also read. Two of the favorite essays are William Allen White's Mary White and Helen Kel- ler's Three Days to See. Upon completion of the essays, the students take their pens to compose their own, expressing their opinions freely. English literature provides a siudy of great English authors. Beowulf, one of the greatest adventure stories, and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a kaleidoscope of English life during the fourteenth century, are oxtreme- ly popular. English instructors exemining a litorary map of Iowa arc. from left to right: Miss Joan MacDonald. Miss Elsio Wallace. Frank L. Madden, and Miss Josephine Mirfield. After completing our English, whether it be literature, Eng- lish, or business English, we have a thorough knowledge of grammatical construction, vocabulary, spelling, and the writing of compositions, which are all helpful to us in taking our place in this growing democracy. The English teachers present their material in various ways, although tests are always in order! Discussion groups decide the questions brought up in a tenth grade class, while students in the higher grades prepare short skits using makeup and costumes. Contests, too, are held as a moans of promoting class interest, for students are always eager to participate. Evelyn Hege, extreme left, end Gretchen Jenten itend egheit et Welter Levetzow end Devid Hig- glejworth primp in e pleyletto given in Mitt Johnttone'i I OB Englith clett. 17

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16 Top: English instructors sooted, loft to right: Miss Mabel Johnstone. Miss Hortense Finch, and Miss Florence An- derson. Standing, left to right: Clarence Hach. Miss Margaret West, and Mrs. Helen Bardsley. ENGLISH IS That we may use our freedom of speech to the utmost advantage, we learn the proper usage of the English language. Two years of English are re- quired for graduation. Consequently, a variety of courses is offered: English, the study of grammar and composi- tion, business English in which we learn the proper way to carry on business correspondence, and literature by which we are taught well-known au- thors and poets through their works. Two elective courses which have re- cently been added to the English cur- riculum are recent literature and crea- tive writing. In recent literature we may learn about the works of contem- porary authors and dramatists. Crea- tive writing is especially designed for students who aro interested in becom- ing authors, poets, or playwrights, but is also enjoyed by those who just like to write. Another course available in English for students who are interested in newspaper or magazine careers is journalism. Although journalistic and literary principles sometimes differ, we Americans realize it is best to know both sides of a question. The high school journalist may obtain ex- perience by working on our school newspaper or yearbook. Above: Presenting e discussion in Miss West's I IB col- lege preparetory American literature class aro. left to right: Jim Munson. Nelda Poison, Edythe Peart, Helen Bruns, and Bob Ausdale. Left to right: Barbara Berry. Warren Field, Jenny Strez- leclti, Jeanette Ackley, and Kay Schuttcr look up a word in the dictionary in an IIA business English class.

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Playing a game of shuffleboard. from left to right, are Margaret Schuldt. Betty Coonan, Claire Stoltenberg. Darlene Traeger, and Barbara Maas. WE BUILD STRONGER BODIES While commando fighting units are defending vital areas, the boys in our gym classes are learning the same tactics. A rugged commando course, modeled after the Navy Pre- Flight schools, is divided into four ranks, from Rookie to Ranger. The Big Ten Parade , presented by all the athletic groups, hailed the universities of that conference by short exhibitions of the sport in which each school excelled. As for femi- nine gym, the girls may play vigorous sports such as basketball and base- ball, or they may choose modern dancing, tennis, and ping pong. To promote interest, inter-class and in- tra-mural tournaments are conducted. Abovo: A group of boy from on of Mr. Johnson's commando class- os perform exercises. Top: Physical training instructors, left to right: Miss Deono Gibson. O. E. Jon nson, and Miss Cather- ine Patterson. 18