Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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.

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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.

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HOME ECONOMICS The basis for establishing a successful home is taught to the girls in the home economics curriculum. Upon finishing these courses a girl may find herself equipped to do so. Home Economics instructors: Miss Florence Soller. Miss Inez Whitney. Miss Catherine Downing, ami Miss Cora Wilson. Below, right: Miss Haller's home eco- nomics class practice homemaking methods. Below: A household sewing class finds Freida Case, Darlene Beert. Lone!la Arp. Shirley Haddock, and Joyce Pyle knitting. The courses offered are sewing, cooking, dietetics, and home management. A two-year course in cloth- ing teaches the student the various fabrics that are on the market and gives experience in sewing her own clothes. Preparatory clothing and household sewing complete this part of the curriculum. In the foods classes the students learn the values of and prepare various foods. Dietetics can be useful not only to fu- ture homemakers but also to those who plan to enter the nursing profession.