Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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HISTORY Long ago, when the redskins and pioneers were whooping it up,” they had no idea that after many generations had passed, their dcsccndents would read and study about them. The Indians were contented with the history and ancestors of their own clan, and had no reason to learn the background of other tribes. However, living in a world that has an international basis and rapid communication and transportation, nations which had hither-to-forc seemed far and dis- tant, now have a direct hearing on our lives. There- fore, we need to know their past, present, and future. Required by state law is one year of American history, covering a period from the time of the first royal colonies, thru the Declaration of Independence, the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, the Civil War, our participation in the first World War, and the aftermath of that war. Also a prerequisite to graduation, is one semester of civics in 12A, where modern, up-to-date problems are discussed, and the various functions and branches of the government arc studied. Students who major in social studies can also take a two-semester course in world history, where the growth of the Huropcan continent is explained. The right to vote is one of the most cherished rights of an American citizen, and the braves” and maidens” have a chance to take part in their own elections each year in the Boys’ State campaigns, which arc sponsored by the American Legion in cooperation with the social studies department. Top: Colleen Lem ley, Dare Tboensen. and Claire McIntosh study a map of Colonial America in Miss Burianek's American history class. Above: Mr. Ringslrom's civics class holds a discussion as lid Sieb, class president, acts as moderator. Social science teachers: Martin IT. Schultz, Mrs. Jessie Calvert, Boyd Col- lins, George Potter, Den- zil Nelson, N. . Ring- strom, and Miss Lucille Burianek; reading news magazines used for cur- rent events discussions in social science classes. 15

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MATH In the beginning, the Indian did not know much at all about mathematics. True, he could make rough estimates on the distance of places, or the size of an object, but when it came to practical use of mathe- matics, he was not able to comprehend its principles. Today students have progressed into algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, advanced algebra, trigon- ometry, and college algebra. Heavy schedules of math are being carried by braves” and maidens” who realize that math is needed in their jobs vital to the Great War. The future army and navy medicine men and women” have formulae to prepare, chem- ical formulae to write up, and many kinds of experi- ments to do, all of which require much math back- ground. Future birdmen will find fundamentals of flight invaluable in their aerial training. This study includes sciences of flight, mctorology, aircraft identifiaction, plane construction, and instrument flying. Since aeronautics is a branch of higher math, a general background of plane geometry and algebra is essential. Some of the braves” and maidens” find that they should have more math in preparation for their war jobs, and so a semester refresher math course, in which general math principles are reviewed, is provided. The braves” and maidens” will use the know- ledge they have gained juggling logarithems, strug- gling with a slide rule, and solving complicated formulae in the future as engineers, scientists, avia- tors, and inventors in the postwar period when they will be called upon to help construct a better world. Top: Examining the instrument panel of a plane are members of Mr. Atkins' aeronautics class. They are, left to right: Walter l.evetzow, Fred Czichas. Walter Hummel, and Jean Sloltenberg. ABOVE: Members of Mrs. Barnes’ IOB geometry class draw geometric figures. They are, left to right: (.laude Warren, Marjorie Oil, and Elaine Fidlar. Douglas Atkins. E. M. Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, R. W. Bickford, and . E. Day. mathematics instructors, dem- onstrate a model slide rule. 14

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MUSIC Music instructors are. left to right: B. G. Schaefer. Kent Gannett, and Tom Collins. As feanne Hinkle plays piano accompaniment, members of the ad- vanced chorus practice. They are. left to right: Bob Bebm, Bob Jones, Tom MacTaggart, Shir- ley Staff lebach, Vir- ginia Benfer, Bernice Kath, and Alberta Rogers. Whenever Indians got together music was a major part of their entertainment. While they were grouped about the camp fire in the evening enjoying its warmth, often they di- verted themselves by singing the old and beautiful Indian songs. Here in the tribal school, music, both vocal and instrumental, provides many pleasant hours of pastime. Mr. Morti boy, supervisor of instrumental music, rehearses the band. 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. Mr. Gannett, vocal instruc- tor, also organized a Negro Girls’ Quartet. Programs given by the vocal department during the year were the annual Hi-dc-Hi musical, and a portion of Handel’s Messiah’’ presented by a chorus of 100 voices with accompaniment by the high school orchestra. Instruction in almost any instrument is offered in instrumental music. If the tribal student becomes proficient enough, he may enter the orchestra or band. The concert band and orchestra present two concerts each year, and the band plays at football and basketball games.