Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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Leading a discussion in his eighth period Sociology class. Mr. Nelson quotes from the textbook. What's going on in the world? Why can't the United States make any intangling alli- ances ? Studying the past mistakes and tri- umphs of his fellowmen, the student is able to learn the correct and honest way to live. During this election year, the Social Studies Department, in co-operation with the Commer- cial Department and Journalism Departments planned and executed a straw vote for nation- al. state and local offices. Governor Dewey topped the presidential field -by a few votes. Additional experience in discussion, movies, and other activities enables the students to see the place which Social Studies hold in the world. Offered in the department are American His- tory, a required course, and World History. Examining the backgrounds of different coun- tries, the student can better comprehend the opportunities of our growing American democracy. A semester of American Government, another prerequisite, and either Sociology, Economics, or Contemporary Affairs help round out this field. Dealing with human relationships, mater- ial resources, and current events, these courses help the student adapt himself to his environ- ment and achieve his ambitions. Psychology, a fourth elective, is concerned with the human mind and its reactions. When this training is completed, those in posi- tion of leadership can more readily direct, while the average citizen is better fitted to take his place alongside his fellowmen. 0, Social Studies teach- ers are. standing, George Potter, Martin Schultz. Mrs. Fern Peterson. Richard De- vine. Doug Atkins, Denzil Nelson. Boyd Collins, and Miss Lu- cille Burianek; seated is Norman Ringstrom. 14