Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Peto Wilhelm, Betty Sorensen, end Paul Bookidis, point out characters from Canterbury Tales while other students reed the prologue for themselves. Language Arts All of us have dreamed of traveling to a foreign country someday. Yet, to visit a country not knowing its native language and customs would not be worthwhile, for we would miss many of the most interesting highlights of the trip. The same principle applies to our life in the United States. If we cannot properly express ourselves through reading, writing, and speaking, we miss the chance to make the most of our life. Reading and writing are stressed in Be- ginning English, English III and IV, American Literature, English Literature, Creative Writ- ing, and Journalism. Language Aft Instructors. Seated are Miss Hortense Finch, Frank L. Madden, Miss Helen Ludwig, Miss Dorothy Blackman. Standing are Miss Florence Clark, Miss Florence Anderson, Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist, Robert Wilson. 12

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Miis Leona L. Soehren, Dean of Students The Activities Office and its functions are under the direction of Mr. Orville F. Kahler and his clerk, Mr. Hollis Brown. The main duties carried on by this depart- ment are to sponsor pep assemblies, sched- ule school and sport events, and promote spirit at these activities. Associates When students of DHS need advice or simply wish to discuss their problems with one of the faculty, invariably they turn to Miss Leona Soehren. Dean of Students. Miss Soehren chaperones all of the school's social functions, and serves as the senior class advisor, as well as the college placement supervisor. Her responsibilities are varied and many. She is a member of the counseling staff, and is next in rank to Mr. Berry and Mr. Hempstead in offering counsel to students. The Activities Office staff. Orville F. Kahler. Activities Director and his secretary. Hollis Brown. 11

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Speech, Public Speaking, and Dramatics are concerned with training the student to gain speaking poise. A variety of languages is offered to those interested in learning to write and speak foreign languages. French, German, Spanish, and Latin are available to any Davenport High School student. Learning to read, write, and speak well is a necessity in the world of today. With- out these abilities, it is impossible to be a success in the world of tomorrow. The train- ing received from these courses is invaluable. And my screon is this big. That's what Marlene Hackner is telling other American Literature students while Ralph Thorman, Jim Watt, Katie Hatchitt, and Nanette Whistler await their turns. Language Art Instructors. Seated are Miss Jean MacDonald, Miss Flossie Bates, Miss Mabel Johnstone, Miss Minnie Eskelson. Standing are Mrs. Ollie Tuten, Miss Margaret West, William Perisho, John Regenmorter. 13