Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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Evelyn Adams instructs Bob Hazen in the placing of an item in a retail training showcase. The Commercial Department is on the alert to meet the constantly increasing demand for better-trained business people. This well- equipped department offers to students basic business training and opportunities to specialize in any of four business fields: stenography, book- keeping and accounting, general clerical work, and retail training. Courses are offered in typewriting, shorthand, bookkeeping, office machines, clerical practice, merchandising, industrial geography, and com- mercial law. Every effort is made to keep pace with busi- ness needs and changes and to make practical application in the classroom, in supervised train- ing in the Commercial Workshop, and in the laboratory training offered in downtown stores and offices. The formal opening of the new Retail Training Room on October 15 was a highlight of this school year. The modern store training unit, with completely fitted display cases, up-to-the- minute lighting, and effective color harmonies, provides the setting for the demonstration and display of merchandise offered on today's mar- kets. Davenport High School is proud to have the best equipped Retail Training Room in Iowa. Commercial training instructors Miss Lola Weber. Miss Lois Hillemeyer. and Miss Cecile Logic watch Miss Della May Taylor using the Dictaphone. Commercial instructors examing books arc. seated. Clem Bridge and Paul Moon. Standing arc Wallace Evans and Michael Dardis. 28