Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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One of the most important factors in pupils obtaining a high scholastic standing is maintain- ing good health, for without health all knowl- edge gained is to no avail. In order to obtain this high health standard, each and every student is given a complete physical checkup upon entering Davenport High School. Each fall the Tuberculin Patch test is also offered to all new pupils. Then, to maintain this original standard Mrs. Imogene Sandway, school nurse, is always on duty here at school, while Dr. Carl Matthey, school physician, is always on call to handle any emergency. Finally, all students participating in sports are first required to pass a complete physical check up by Dr. Matthey. Thus, through constant individual checkups the health of the school as a whole can be kept at the highest peak. Dr. Carl Matthey listens to Rob LoBuhn's heart as Darwin Schroedcr watches.

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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

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Throughout the year students taking boys' gym participate in most of the activities offered in the sports world today. Much of the time is spent playing the more familiar basketball, volleyball, and football. All periods not occu- pied by these games are spent wrestling, boxing, or participating in various other physical drill exercises. A commando training program is also in pro- gress so that those completing successfully the rigorous trials of endurance and stamina may obtain the “commando rating. Through this program, better physical stature and endurance is furthered. The jump-up to touch off a speedy game of basketball. 26