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

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First Row: Mary McGough, Minette Parc, Louise Smith, Albert Meier, Florence Baber, Laurie Johnson. Second Row: Edith Beckman, Daphne Shaull, Grace Bienhotf, Nellie Muller, Emma Ryan, Vivian Cady. Thirg Raizyu: Ruth Colberg, Elizabeth Stroble, Iulius Kuck, Eunice Welles, William McGovern, Mariorie orn erg. A l Faculty NOTHER significant contrast with the past is the growth of the science department. Chemistry classes have long been overcrowded. The greater interest in physics, biology, and physiography has brought the number of students instructed lby the science department to Well over seven hundred. Actual laboratory experiments in- crease the powers of perception of the students and enable them to understand the world in which they live. Dr. F. G. Miller is chairman of this department. In mathematics, too, Central has moved forward. Courses in plane geometry have been systematized to meet the ability of the students. The work in higher algebra has been lengthened to a full year with greater advantages to the student. Studies in solid geometry and trigonometry are based on the requirements of engineering schools. Miss Helen Heck has charge of the department this year. Shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, and business English are the component parts of the commercial depart- ment. A complete business course enables most students to qualify for positions upon graduation. The functions of this section are directed by Miss Ellen Simon.

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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

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Firxt Row: Frederick Miller, XYilliam Bush, Irma Meili, Bret Cooley, Sara O'Hora, Harry Smith, Clarence Eastman. Second Row: Alfred Buser, Cora Timme, John M'cCallum, Edith Foulke, Iohn Harp, Lou Ella Miles. Faculty HE history department has expanded greatly, for there are now fourteen instructors teaching American, medieval, modern European, English, world, and ancient history, civics, and economics. Miss Edith Foulke is the chairman of this department. The physical education department has grown also since the first gymnasium director was procured with funds raised by a concert given Tby a Girls' Choral Society in 1893. The first athletic teams organized were the Baseball Nine and Football Eleven, sponsored by the Boys' Athletic Association. Now all sports are under the direction of trained coaches and instructors. The library is one of the oldest of Central's institutions. It was organized when Central was under the supervision of the first principal. Later its management was taken over by Miss Newson, a Central graduate, and after her our present registrar, Miss Keane, was librarian. 22