Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Speech teachers, left to right: Mrs. Olivette Holmes Kraschel, Mrs. Mae Elma Wicks Tornquist, A. E. Kei- ber, and Ronald Hopkins. WE LEARN TO SPEAK FREELY Freedom of speech, guaranteed to us in our Bill of Rights, means that we may speak our own opinions on any and every subject. But of what use is this privilege if we do not know how to give our words import? In our high school, we are taught how to gain poise and self-assurance in speaking, whether we are at home or in a factory, through expres- sion, interpretation of the printed page, ap- preciation of poetry and prose, fundamentals of acting, makeup, and stagecraft. Guided by Mr. Hopkins, Mrs. Tornquist, and Mrs. Kras- chel, the student actors use their knowledge learned in the classroom to enact plays. The American Way, this year's outstanding pro- duction, was presented by a cast of 100. Public speaking students, under the direc- tion of Mr. Keibcr, study debate, extempo- raneous speaking, declamation, and oratory. The Keiber-ites have a reputation for bring- ing home victories in almost every contest. Their goal is to deliver the Gettysburg Ad- dress on Memorial Day, or to be a speaker of their graduation class. Above: Public speakers, left to right: Lestor Ziffron. Dick Bertram, and Roger Nebergall prepare rebut- tals while John Freund speaks. Left: Dorothy Keller directs actors, left to right: Janice Larson, Leonard Wolfson, and Lucille Neuendorf.

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Gene Moorhead hold a snake while tho class observes. The amazing improvements in medical technology have awakened an interest in biology and zoology. In the excellent environment of the school laboratory, students become enthusiastic about a subject that ordinarily seems to reek of dead cats and pickled snakes. Here, though, it overcomes these unpleasant associations, and is transformed into a practical, living factor in aiding free men to appreciate tho wonder of nature and of life. Top: Bryson Lensch, Wayno Kelling, Bob Baustian, and Don Diet draw a map in a physical geography class. Above: Science instructors, from left to right, are: Harold N. Money, Harvey H. Voris, Miss M. Rae Johns, and Leslie C. Goss.

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Extreme left: history instructors, left to right: Boyd Collins. Miss Lucille Burianek, George Potter, end Dentil Nelson. Social Science instruc- tors, left to right: Martin W. Schulti, Douglas Atkins, N. H. Ringstrom, and Merle Makeover. WE STUDY THE WORLD'S PROGRESS It is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union to your collective and individual happiness. —George Washington's Farewell Address Times are changing and we are changing with them. Ever wondering if history will repeat itself, wo try to grasp the full meaning of our country and its govern- ment. As required by state law, one year of American history and one semester of civics are taken by every student. To those who major in social science, three sections of European history, as well as economics and sociology are offered. Old Glory, the only flag that has never known defeat, took the limelight in Mr. Ringstrom's classes last fall when 108 magazine covers displaying the flag were exhibited. As a part of the national Share the Ride program, our social science department conducted a survey to see just how many of us were walking to school, crowding the busses, or sharing our family cars. In collaboration with the American Legion, this department takes an active part in the Boys' State movement. Through this election, we learn to appreciate the privileges of citizenship and the boys are taught civic leadership. Right: Class loader Bob Basmann points to a map in history class while Louise Johnson, John Shenk, Betty Ann Rach, Ruth La Frenz, and Nina Schlasser discuss a problem. Extreme right: Her- man Ven Horst gives a talk to Mr. Ring- strom's civics class.