Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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WE STUDY FOREIGN TONGUES Instructors of foreign languages, from left to right: Miss Minnie Eskelson, Miss Flossie Betes, end Miss Merthe Meyer. In order that we may spread the princi- ples of democracy among foreign nations, we must know their language and customs. Translating the complicated phrases of French, Spanish, Latin, and German teach- es us not only vocabulary, but also the cultural background of the people. Our five linguists know that their teachings havo professional consequence, too. Future doc- tors, lawyers, and pharmacists find Latin, the basis of all other romance languages, invaluable. French and German, besides their classical importance, may be advan- tageous in counter-espionage and building the post-war world, while a knowledge of Spanish, the most popular, helps us pro- mote hemispherical solidarity. Amor Patriae vincit. Comprenez-vous? French Instructor, Miss Dorothy Black- mon, end German instructor, Miss Floronco Anderson, are preparing tho distribution of text books to classes. Standing from left to right in a Spanish class are: Norm Goenno. Jano Frank, and Mary Bermenn. 22

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Industrial arts teachers, from left to right, are: L. E. Wass, Robert Wehlage, Samuel Doris. A. F. Wiegmann, and Charles A. Gesell. Turning out an issue of the Blackhawk are. left to right: Keith Lynch and Harry Ade, while instructor Mr. Holbrook examines the copy. When passing the industrial arts building, hear- ing the drone of machines and the whirring of the presses, we Icnow our machines are at work. Our printing presses may be busy turning out copies of school publications, for freedom of the press is staunchly maintained in our press room. Our printing department also prints posters and cards for school use. Boys who are seeking prac- tical education in welding, blue-printing, mechan- ical drawing, or printing spend much of their time in the industrial arts building. They must carefully follow instructions to get the desired results. However, in some cases, they are forced to repeat their trials many times before acquir- ing the necessary technique. If a mold is good, an aluminum casting of fine quality will be pro- duced. Patiently and carefully, working at draw- ing boards on engine designs and other things, the boys soon learn that everything must bo computed accurately. Thus, activity continues throughout the day in industrial arts. Our young men forge ahead, and the machines continue to turn in the industrial arts building where much technical knowledge and practical experience is obtained. Operating lathes, from loft to right: Earl Nicholson, Ray Por- tar, and Donato Giammetta. 21

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■ r uj Students looting up special references in the library. OUR ROOM FOR RESEARCH Librarians, left to right: Mrs. Minnie Rodlor and Miss Thelma Grovor. The truth shall make you free. And the truth is found in those books, written by our brilliant ancestors and contemporaries, which may be found in the school library. Ambitious students are often seen here, especially future pilots and weather men, taking ad- vantage of the countless volumes of reference material. They ask Miss Grover, librarian, and Mrs. Rodler, assistant, such questions as, Would you please tell me how this book ends? or Do you have page-long resume's of books? With the doors open from 8 until 4:30, the librarians accommodate many learners before and after school hours. During this time, the boys may read the sports page of the morning paper, while the girls peruse the fashion magazines. Doing its part in the war effort, our library with hun- dreds of others throughout the land, sponsored a Victory book drive. Such posters as Give a Book You've Liked — V Book Drive, reminded us to remember our friends in the service. 23