Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

Page 32 text:

MUSIC Examining the recorder are the instrumental instructors B. G. Schaefer, Robert Bales, and Forrest Mortiboy. The members of the music department find enjoy- ment and entertainment in singing and playing in- struments while they learn to appreciate the works of the world’s greatest composers. The choirs and instrumental groups are a living example of the feel- ing that our young generation has for music. A’Cappella Choir, Girls Glee Club, and the Ad- vanced and Beginning Choruses entertain at various functions as well as school affairs. Courses in begin- ning and advanced voice and music appreciation com- plete the curriculum of the vocal department. To those interested in instrumental music, lessons arc offered on the various instruments. After a stu- dent acquires sufficient skill, he may become a mem- ber of the band or orchestra. The band not only marches in several parades during the year, but also provides music at various affairs. It is through this group that the music at football and basketball games is provided. These two departments sponsor programs through- out the year to raise money for the improvement of the facilities of the groups. liach year a state con- test is held in both the instrumental and vocal fields. Members of the a'Cap pell a Choir prac- tice for the Minstrel Show accom- panied by Mrs. Paul Still. Left to right they are Bob Jones, Ed Fuller, Marianne Osborne, and Albert Lewis.

Page 31 text:

EDUCATION The girls’ gym is a busy place from morning ’til night. Since it is a required subject, all the females suffer equally from stiff legs or battered fingers. The former are the results of the numerous and varied exercises which start almost every period with a bang. The smashed anatomy could be the result of a fast and furious game of baseball, basketball, or volleyball. Each class is divided into either squads or teams for participation in the various activities which make up the year. These include badminton, tennis, ping pong, basketball, baseball, or dancing. When the inter-squad games of each class are over, the winners of each class play to choose the final victor. The champs” are given medals by the G.A.A. An intramural program is carried on three nights a week after school. This ac- tivity offers various games according to the season in addition to ping pong and badminton tournaments.

Page 33 text:

ART Looking over designs are the art in- structors Mrs. Dorothy Gurry and Paul Johnson. Bright colors, vivid designs, and gay patterns arc the first things to meet the eye as one enters the third floor art rooms. Clay models, posters, and metal work, lining the walls, complete the picture. Other evidences of art work may be seen at various other places in the school. In the art classes the pupils are taught the correct way to put their feelings as well as their creative abil- ities into their work. The three-year course is com- posed of the fundamentals of art, drawing, painting, the principles of design, sculpturing, commercial art, and metalcraft. The curriculum of metalcraft consists of design- ing and making jewelry. Among the products that are turned out in this class are pins, various kinds of bracelets, barrettes, and rings. This seems to be the most popular of the classes among the students. The work in the other art classes is planned so that during the course the aspiring young artists will gain a knowledge of figure and still life drawing, textile designing, lettering, and free-hand script let- tering. Trademarks, book covers, wooden containers for various products, and pamphlets are made in Art IV. In addition to the regular class work, the students make posters and pamphlets for plays and various other activities. Poster contests are held each year for those who wish to enter. Those who plan to enter the art field as a profes- sion will find that the instruction given them in Dav- enport High School will serve as a good basis on which to place future training.