Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Audrac Witt. Darlene Gimm, and Connie Collins polish stonos in Mr. Johnson's metalcraft class. Working on their projects in Mrs. Garry's design class are, left to right. Suzanne Tobin. Dick Learner. Bob Carstons. Ivan Hansen, and Don Gruen- wald. An outlet for creative expression is offered by the Davenport Art Department. One of the essentials of a truly ‘’well-rounded life is the ability to create con- structively with one's hands. By providing the material and supervision necessary to accomplish this, the high school Art Department is striving for a better social world. The complete three-year course consists of Art I through Art VI; instruction in drawing, painting, the principles of design, sculpturing, commercial art, and metalcraft are offered. The course in metalcraft (consisting of the designing and making of pins, various kinds of bracelets, bar- rettes, and rings) seems to be the most popular among art students. The other art courses are planned to give a knowl- edge of figure and still life drawing, textile designing, lettering, and free-hand script lettering. Art instructors Mrs. Dorothy Garry and Paul Johnson examine a sketch. 23

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Music instructors, left to right, B. G. Schaefer. Kent Gannett, For- rest Mortiboy, and Robert Bates. It has often been said that there is fellowship through music. The truth of this old adage may be attested by the general spirit of those parti- cipating in the Davenport High School music courses. One of the ultimate goals of the Music Department is to provide enjoyment for all par- ticipants and to provide entertainment for the audiences at its many public appearances. The a'Cappella Choir, Girls' Glee Club. Ad- vanced Chorus, and Beginning Chorus comprise the Vocal Music Department groups. Beginning voice and advanced voice courses are also offered by the department. The instrumental division is composed of the High School Band and the High School Orches- tra. Lessons are offered for instrumental training; the more skilled pupils may join either the Band or the Orchestra. Members of the orchestra practicing are, left to right. Mary Ellon Hurlbut. Betty Bennct. Barbara Conover. Charles Hoag, Diane Hitchings. and Helen Dougherty. 22

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Home Economics instructors inspecting now equipment are. left to right. Miss Ada Malueg. Miss Catherine Downing. Mrs. Lucille Stanley, Miss Cora Wilson, and Miss Charlotte Carson. Basic knowledge for establishing a successful home” is the aim of the Home Economics De- partment at Davenport High School. Completion of the curriculum offered adequately equips many girls in acquiring this knowledge. Courses offered in sewing, cooking, dietetics, and home management help in providing these fundamentals. This year the entire building has been remodeled and new equipment installed, especially in the cooking field. The two year course in clothing acquaints students with the fabrics on today's market, their value, and their use in making clothing. Pre- paratory clothing and household sewing com- plete the course in the making of clothing. Food classes teach the correct preparation of all types of foods. Dietetics is useful not only to future homemakers but is very helpful to girls planning to enter nursing. By equipping girls with essentials in home- making, the high school Home Economics De- partment is laying the groundwork for future security and prosperity through the home, for the home is the basis of all things American. Taking advantage oi part of tho now cooking oquipmont aro. Margarot Kallonbach, Lora Ott. and Vivian Moore study their left to right. Adele Schmitt. Betty Garrow. Jeannette Reimcrs, now pattorns whilo Norma Patzer puts tho final touches on and Bonnie Zindel. hor original dress design. 24