Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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i For a true, well-rounded life, it is not only essential to have a good mental background but to maintain physical stamina. To accomplish this goal, all Daven- port High School girls are re- quired to take gym twice a week during their high school years. The first part of the period is spent doing vigorous exercises, which often result in aching mus- cles. The period schedule? A round of varied exercises topped off by a fast and furious game of baseball, basketball, hockey or one of the less strenuous activities — ping pong, tennis, or dancing. Girls' physical education instructors. Miss Deone Gibson, left, and Miss Marion Williams. Up she goes! Girls' gym class participating in bcginning-of-thc-period exercise. 27