Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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.

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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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MATH Mat hematics instructors arc J. U. Day, William Rosin};, anti Russell Bid- ford. Davenport High School offers many and varied courses in the field of mathematics. These courses range from refresher math through to more advanced courses, such as trig- onometry, and advanced algebra. The recent war has made obvious the absolute necessity of knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics. The study of math is applied to experiences of our everyday life. Engineering, medicine, avia- tion, and all sciences involving formulas or dimensions are based on the knowledge and practical use of math and its principles. For this reason, a mathematics competence test is given to all freshmen to determine whether or not they will be required to take an arithmetic course in their sophomore year. Those who pass the test may continue in math if they wish. Offered to students arc courses in refresher math, algebra, advanced algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. In addition, sophomore arithmetic is offered as a supple- ment to the intermediate school course. The knowledge of these unchanging truths in a changing world will help us to build a better civilization for all men. Learning bote to survey are members of Mr. Day's geometry class. They arc Ted Fisher, John Bales. Becky Keboe. Sam Syverud, Instructor Day. Joy Wren, and Jim McC.lcnaban. John Baleris and John Stockton took on u-bile Nancy McC.lcnaban explains the mysteries of a difficult problem in Air. Bickford's algebra III class.