Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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bocitll bt dh les Sonior Sociology studonts enjoy Mr. Devine's classes. People in the United States take great pride In what they call the American way of life, but only too frequently the actual fundamentals of our democracy are lost from view. Youth must be trained to understand the past and present so that they may become efficient citizens in the future. This is the purpose of the courses offered in social studies. World History, elective for one or two semesters, acquaints students with the historical backgrounds of many countries. American History reviews the important events in the development of our country. After studying American Government, one is familiar with the laws that govern the United States. All seniors have a choice of Sociology. Economics, or Contemporary Affairs, each subject lasting only one semester. Sociology is the study of man and his relation- ships with other men, while Economics deals with the framework of producing and consuming. Seniors studying contemporary affairs learn the back- grounds of various present day problems, and how they can be solved. Loading the Social Studios teachors in discussion is Norman H. Ringstrom. Seated left to right Miss Mary Jane Venning. Denzil Nelson. George Potter. Douglas Atkins, Miss Lucille Burianok, Boyd M. Collins, Martin W. Schultz, Richard Devine. 14

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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

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hlat hematics Although many of us may not plan to become the future's expert mathe- maticians. we all need to become pro- ficient in mathematics. Everyone should have a basic knowledge of this field, but to those who plan careers, especially in some branch of science, a thorough study of higher mathematics is ab- solutely necessary. By experience in everyday life we learn mathematics, but much of this experience can be gained in the class- room by mastering the courses offered in Davenport High School. Addition and subtraction are review- ed in Consumer Math and Business Arithmetic. The four semesters of Al- gebra acquaint a student with the methods of solving problems by equa- tions. Plane and Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry deal with proofs contain- ing formulas and theorems. Before graduation from DHS, a per- son must pass a standard test in mathe- matics or have completed one year in this subject. Four geometry students show the cless the correct way to draw and solve their varied theorems. The Mathematics Instructors. Jesse E. Day, Russell W. Bickford, and Willis S. Rosing. Jerry Jager measures the length of the window as Paul Stenger records his findings. In the meantime the other members of the class watch closely to make sure no errors are made.