Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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The courses in creative writing and journalism offer excellent op- portunities for one to try his hand at writing. They are also valuable in acquiring additional skill in the use of English. In creative writing the students compose poetry, short stories, and skits for many purposes. The journalism curriculum deals with the writing of news stories and the study of modern newspapers’ composition. The courses in English give every student a thorough back- ground which will help him in later life, for without the ability to understand the views of others, and to express one’s own ideas clearly, we cannot hope to carry on a democracy. Dick McGlauthen. Carol Linder, Hob Bryan, and Shirley Mangels present an original skit for a creative writing class. linglish instructors: Miss Hortense Pinch, Miss Evelyn Callendar, Aliss Claire Labi sky, and Miss fane Schmitz. 15

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English instructors: Frank L. Mad- den, Miss Margaret West. Miss Mabel Johnstone, and Miss Jose- phine Mirfield as they set up pro- tection equipment. ENGLISH Through conversation and literature, the nations of the world can become better known to one an- other. A thorough knowledge of one’s own lan- guage is basic in this plan. The English courses in our high school provide this knowledge. Two years of English are required for gradua- tion. This includes one basic year in tenth grade, and one elected course. This may be chosen in American, English, or recent literature, or in busi- ness English. American literature is the study of our prose and poetry from the time of the colo- nies to the present. The writing of the Anglo- Saxons through modern English writers are studied in the English literature course. Looking up matetial for English lit- erature projects are Dick Hanneman, Saucy Hall, Lorraine Pinnou, and Elsie Daduian. 14

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SOCIAL STUDIES Dick jobst, Geraldine Bormann. Dick Boll, and Mary Lou Hy in gate. It is often said that history repeats itself. During the war many people seemed to believe that events prior to this period were unimportant, but they soon realized that the war reproduced many of the exper- iences of past wars and that past experiences were helpful in determining present actions to be taken. The same is true, not only in wars, but in all rela- tionships within a nation or among nations. Much credit must be given to our instructors who help us recreate in our minds important events of the past. They help us understand the present, and they help us in making a pattern for the future. The study of American history should be regarded with enthusiasm. Stirring events and famous person- alities have helped mold this country into its present form, and it is we who will be molding the future America. The study of social sciences help us to understand the present and plan for the future. One year of American history is required by state law, and one additional semester of civics is also nec- essary. Other social studies offered arc world his- tory, sociolog), psychology, contemporary affairs, and economics. The students have a practical chance to apply dem- ocratic principles each year during the Boys’ State campaigns. This election is sponsored by the Ameri- can Legion in cooperation with the social studies de- partment of the high school. Social studies broaden one’s viewpoint in home and foreign affairs and a new understanding of others is the result. Social science teachers seated around the desk are Martin Schultz, Atiss Lucille Burianek, Airs. Helen Van Der Kamp. and Airs. Vera Pierce. Standing are A. E. Keiher, Douglas Atkins, Norman Ringstrom, George L. Potter, Denzil Nelson, and Boyd Collins.