Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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LIBRARY When we need to know the history of our ancest- ors, or the customs of other villages, tribes, and nations, the library stands as an ever present refer- ence room with books, pamphlets, and magazines. During the time of the Great War, the library per- forms an even greater task in giving assistance. Special tables arc reserved for information on the opportuni- ties for advancement in Uncle Sam’s services, and books are purchased which deal with war problems and the various jobs that help the war effort. A new system by which students could obtain per- mits at the door of the library instead of making a special trip to the teachers was devised and put into effect this year. Books arc ammunition, today as in the past. Books proclaiming freedom and democracy and pamphlets revealing the functions of a democratic nation at work fill the library shelves and files. Know- ledge and understanding stand as a goal of free men everywhere, and the books from which they arc ob- tained stand as symbols of the faith and guidance that is needed throughout the ravaged world today. Evelyn llage looks through a book in the library. Far left: Mrs. Gladys Goss, assistant librarian. Left: Mrs. Minnie Rodler, librarian. 23

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LANGUAGE Above: Bob Petersen and Marjaleen Boeck recite in Miss Meyer's advanced Spanish class. Left: Looking at a map in Miss Eskelson’s Latin I class are, left to right: Charlotte Metzger, Bob Hansen Barbara Schlacks, and Ruth Lynch. Language instructors are, left to right: seated. Miss Dorothy Blackman and Miss Minnie Etkelson. Standing, are: Miss Florence Anderson, Miss Martha Meyer, and Miss Flossie Bales. To the Indian, a knowledge of the languages of the neighboring tribes was essential, since he came in constant contact with their members. The same is true today, for with our constantly shrinking global dimensions, we come in ever closer relationship with members of fellow nations. In order to associate with them on an intelligent basis, we must be able to understand and appreciate their language and cus- toms. With this thought in mind, the big chiefs” of the high school offer courses in numerous languages, including Latin, French, German, and Spanish. Fu- ture medicine men” find the study of Latin of use in the pursuit of their studies. Besides the purely classical value of German and French, they can serve as vital links in the bands of friendship that must join nations if any basis for permanent peace is to be established between the tribes.” With our increasing interest in the culture of our friends to the south, the course in Spanish has become the most popular. Through a thorough mastery of this language, the braves” and maidens” can have a greater apprecia- tion of our friends across the border.” 22

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Dr. Carl Mat they, school physicia-t. HEALTH After receiving wounds from the Battle of Study Room B” and being mangled in classroom clashes members of the D.H.S. Indian tribe seek comfort in Chief Nurse Nash’s headquarters where they arc given first aid treatment. Before any brave” or maiden” is allowed to enter the tribal” school, he is given a physical examination and the results are hied in the nurse's office. Medicine men of the D.H.S. tribe are Dr. Carl Matthey, and Dr. W. G. Teegen, dentist, whose job it is to examine brave-athletes and keep con- stant check on the health of the school. The speech corrcctionist’s work has been dis- continued for the past year. Her work aids those students who have slight defects in their speech. They are trained in the correct pronunciation of the vowels and consonants in order to get a clear cut speaking voice. Lip reading is also offered for those who have a definite hearing loss. 24