Central High School - Cehisean Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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First Row: Gertrude Borden, Mary Bryant, Edith Haigh, Marion Munson, Kate Pearson, Florence Vest. Second Row: Carrie Castle, Hilda Anderson, Alice Rosenberg, Mary Harmon, Mary Doyle. Third Row: Inez Lowe, Mable Wicker, Grace Cochran, Dorothy Baumgart, Anna M. Dickson, Olive Allen. Faculty N THE 'Gay Nineties debating, class plays, instruction in the classics, and literary clubs were all considered functions of the English department. These projects are a few of those which show the importance of its activity and the scope of its intiuence. Its work has been standard- ized by the minimum requirements, it has published an English handbook for the aid of students, and this year it has sponsored the World . The chairman is Miss Edith Haigh. Languages! Latin, French, German, and Spanish afford students unparalleled opportunities in this iield. Moreover, these are supplemented with clubs that arouse interest and encourage advancement. Mr. A. G. Meier is the head of the department. Central of today has a well rounded dramatic arts or- ganization. The large number of students enrolled in ex- pression classes has resulted in increased activity of the Dramatic Club. Besides having a prominent place in the school curriculum, this section presents assemblies and entertainment for various occasions. l 1 20