Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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'Come on. Joe, let's eat . . .” This sentence, simple and common, offers no apparent prob- lems, but without courses in English, Speech, and Languages, it would be meaningless. Language Arts, the basis of all communica- tion, involves the courses of English, Foreign Languages, Speech, and Dramatics here at Davenport High School. Two years of English, including grammar, composition, and literature, are a prerequisite for graduation. American Literature and Eng- lish Literature, concerning respectively the writings of recent and present authors of the United States, and the works from the Anglo Saxon period to the present day in England, are elective for the second year. The budding writer finds that Journalism, a course in newspaper style, makeup, and criti- 12 Language Arts teachers are, seated, A. E. Keiber. Miss Minnio Eskelson. Miss Hortense Finch, and Miss Florence Anderson. Standing are Miss Helen Ludwig. Miss Mabel Johnstone. Miss Margaret West, and Miss Ollie Horn.

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Dean of Students, a new position, was given to Miss Soehren this year. Her chief duties include acting as advisor for all social events, senior class activities, and as a college coun- seling guide. With Assistant Principal Hempstead she supervises registration for new and out-of-town students entering Davenport High School. She also sees to the care and adequacy of girls' facilities and sets up for them a standard of appropriate morale. Whenever a student feels a particular prob- lem, Miss Soehren is willing to discuss this matter on a friendly basis. She is always on hand for major social events, ready to help in any way possible. Miss Leona Soehren, Dean of Students Director of Extra-curricular Activities, Robert K. Eaton, and his secretary, Mrs. Betty Monn. ‘Can't I get another ticket?” “Why didn't the public address system work?” Can you . . . Will you please ... I'd like . . So goes a typical day for Activities Director Mr. Eaton. Serving as co-ordinator of all Davenport High School activities, he makes sure that all athletic and social events run smoothly. Included in his duties this year were the supervision of setting up extra bleachers, tak- ing care of the public address system, sale of tickets, and publicity for major events. These are but a few of the many behind-the-scene jobs accomplished by Mr. Eaton and his staff to make Davenport High's activities function smoothly so that participators, students, and audiences were able to get the maximum en- joyment from extra-curricular activities. 11

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cism. and Creative Writing, which deals in the world of creative thinking, authors, and poets, provide a distinct challenge. The Speech Department, stressing self- expression, gives a basic course and additional years in Dramatics and Public Speaking. If one participates in Debate, Advanced Drama- tics. and Advanced Speech, he is abie to gain more detailed instruction in oral communica- tion. First hand experience is made possible through one-act plays, the all-school play. Debate, and Declamatory activities. Spanish, German, French, and Latin courses offer opportunity for learning to speak, write and understand about other countries and their people. Through personal correspondence with individuals, the Foreign Language student is able to appreciate and enjoy the benefits of knowing another language besides his own. 8 Pub'ic POs'« Iho , The Language Arts instructors are, seated. Mrs. Mae E. Tornquist. Miss Floronce Clark. Frank L. Madden, and Miss Dorothy Blackman. Standing are Miss Flossie Batos. Miss Ruth Laxson. Miss lean MacDonald. and Miss Eveline Callender. 13