Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Math instructori «re, left to right: sooted. Miss Marie O. Rearick, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, and Mrs. M. E. Casoy: standing. Jesse E. Day. R. W. Bickford, and Douglas Atkins. FLIGHT MATH Whether it be a pilot, navigator, bombardier, or cadet nurse — mathematics forms the basis of all training. And a complete basis is offered at D.H.S. Starting with a year of algebra, the cadet may progress by taking plane geometry, solid geo- metry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and col- lege algebra. Heavy math schedules are being car- ried by prospective flight officers and cadet nurses. These future officers realize that math is needed before navigators' charts can be read, before weather forecasts can be made, before latitudes and longitudes can be computed, and before the destructive bombs can be dropped. Future Army or Navy nurses have formulae to prepare, chemical formulae to write up, and experiments in the chem and physics lab that require a definite math background. Off in the horizon graduation looms — only a semester away and some cadet finds out he needs more math. But how can he get a good review course in one semester? This question was answered by adding a new math course to the curriculum just for those who lost out during their sophomore or junior years. Refresher math does exactly what its title indicates — refreshes forgotten math in the mind of the trainee. Not only do these future officers use their math knowledge during training, but they also realize mathematics will be of value in the air age of the future. Instead of buying a car, in ten years time, some say these veterans will be buying the latest airplanes, taking to the skies, and using their math knowledge to fly. Extreme left: Us- ing the sextant in Miss Reerick's solid geometry class are, left to right: Waldo Rodler, Dale Wegener, Paul langfeldt, and Wayne Hierse- man. Working with tri- angles in Mr. Day’s plane geo- motry class are, left to right: Ros- coe Hourigan, Emilie Fredericks, and Jo Schultz. 15

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Extreme right: Mombers of Mr. Schultz's civics class examine a political map of Iowa. They are. loft to right: Jack Richardson. Lois Pauli. Melba Puckett. Dick Gugelmeyer, and Waltor Ozmon. Examining tho globo are June Krambeck, Ran- dall Haddock, and Harvoy Jo- hanson in Mr. Bates' I0B world history class. CADET GLOBAL STUDY SOCIAL STUDIES Ever searching to understand better the meaning of the government of our country, the cadets have realized that the ideals of our government and our way of living lead to a peaceful world for which we are all fighting. A definite swing back to social studies from an intense math and science schedule was evident in the courses selected by this year’s trainees. For those who wish to major in social science studies, three sections of European history are offered. This is a study of European governments, expansion, rulers, and economic crises suffered by those living in the old world before the time of the American independence. One year of American history, required by state law, explains the fight of the thirteen colonies for freedom and their continuous fight to preserve the four freedoms of speech, religion, want, and fear. The right of both men and women in America to vote is a cherished freedom. To vote you must be 21 years of age. As a preview to the years when the cadets will be of voting age, the American Legion has a nation-wide Boys' State project in operation. The social studies department, in col- laboration with the American Legion, takes an ac- tive part in the organization and actual working of the Boys' State movement. First, the caucuses are planned, where the delegates to the general convention are elected; second, the general con- vention nominates the candidates for the various offices; and third, the city election takes place. Before the final wings can be received, all cadets are required to pass through one semester of civics. This completes the I 2 credits of social studies re- quired when the cadets continue their education. Social Studies department mem bors aro, left to right: W. W. Bates. Martin W. Schultz. Miss Lucilio Burianek. Denzil Nelson, Georgo Pottor, N. H. Ringstrom, and Boyd Collins. 14

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FLIGHT SCHOOL MUSIC Beverly Horno directs some members of tho Girls' Gloo Club while Mildred Dose Accompanies on the piano. Mombors aro, left to right: Dorothy Hagan, Lois Martxahn, Lorelie Larson, Madoloino Slunk, Mary Lou Kinney. Marguerite War- wick, Betty Christie, Fern Bushell, and Dorothy Stotts. Look over info the corner of the P. X., or where a group of fellows have gathered to- gether, and you'll find them singing the old songs of Warld War I or popular songs of today; or maybe it's during free hours on Sunday when the camp band is practicing, or in the auditorium where the station chorus is having rehearsals. Wherever it is, music, vocal and instrumental, provides many pleasant free hours of pastime. The enrollees in the music courses at D.H.S. find the same amount of fun and benefit in their work. In vocal music, courses in music apprecia- tion and harmony are offered, plus beginning and advanced chorus and Girls' Glee Club. Six of the best girls' voices are chosen for the Girls’ Sextet, and four boys' voices compose the Boys' Quartet. The vocal music depart- ment presented another successful High-de- High program in the spring, but their big effort was the staging of Joseph Haydn's sacred oratorio The Creation, April 30. Guest artists sang the major parts. In instrumental music, instruction in almost any instrument is offered. After acquiring sufficient skill, the cadets may enter the band or orchestra. Over 90 pieces compose the band that plays for the football games in the fall and the basketball games in the winter. Music instructors aro, left to right: B. G. Schaefor. Kont Gannott, and Tom Collins. Student Mildred Dcnglor takes her trombone lesson under the direc- tion of instructor F. E. Mortiboy. 16