Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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OF IUIIIMl Ardith Meyer. Bob Foisted. and Jim McClonahan point out the Florida purchase to Mr.Keiber's history class. Eventual destination — universal understand- ing! Included in the student's itinerary to reach this goal are the many courses offered by the Social Studies Department. The State of Iowa has required one year of American history plus a semester of civics, which will provide the nec- essary background for the study of any human society or culture. To complete the other semes- ter required for graduation, a student may take any of the more specialized courses offered — contemporary affairs, sociology, or economics. The value of this knowledge may not be im- mediately evident — but it is a known fact that history repeats itself, and, knowing the reaction of the general public to past situations, a rea- sonably accurate chart of present and future reactions may be made. Through offering information about home and foreign affairs, the Social Studies Department broadens understanding of other peoples. Social studies instructors are. left to right. Goorgo Potter. Denzil Nelson, Douglas Atkins. Richard De- vino. Norman Ringstrom. Martin Schultz. Boyd Collins. Miss Lucille Burianek. and Mrs. Fern Peterson. 15

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Members of Mr. Rosing's alogbra class work problems. Putting to use their knowledge aro members of Miss Marie Rearick's all-girl surveying class. Thoy are. loft to right. Onalee Underwood. Tauna Sirota. Miss Marie Rcarick. Carole Chowning. Kathleen Grover, and Audrey Hennen. One of the more specialized fields of training offered to Davenport High School students is that of mathematics. Throughout every pro- fession offered in our colleges and universities, a basic training in mathematics is required. The programs at Davenport High School range in intensity from the courses in refresher math through the more advanced courses of trigonometry and algebra IV. More specifically, courses offered include refresher math, algebra, advanced algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Every student is given a mathematics com- petence test to determine his ability and status before entering high school. Those not passing are required to take a general mathematics course in the sophomore year. Engineering, aviation, medicine, business — almost every major profession requires cap- ability at the basic fundamentals of mathe- matics. In cases where it is not essential to job success, it is necessary for family use — pur- chasing the material of living. Through estab- lishing such a basic foundation in calculation skills, everyone will be able to do his bit towards a better civilization for all men. Mathematics instructors are. left to right. lesso Day. Russell W. Bickford. M. ). Dardis. and W. S. Rosing. 14

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Velma Criswell. Joyce Daly. Doreen Clingman. Kay Cameron, and Clella Berg do a chem- istry experiment in Mr. Money's chemistry class for studonts who plan to enter nursing. FIELD Another one of the more advanced programs of training offered at Davenport High School is that of science. Specialized training is offered in physics and chemistry. One year of a science course is required for graduation. Many ologies dot the list of courses offered — biology, zoology, and physiology. These Scionce instructors, left to right, aro R. E. Miss M. Rao Johns, M. B. Br courses, along with the physical sciences, phy- sics and chemistry, compose a truly impressive group for a high school curriculum. Laboratory periods in the physical science fields make it possible for the student to gain actual experience in working with the material discussed in the textbook. These courses offered in high school serve as a good basis for higher learning. Siverly. H. B. Woodroffe. Mrs. Mary Vinjo. jnneman. and Harvoy Voris. 16