Central High School - Helios Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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English Department 41 'II' Elaine Clarke University of Michigan AB., MA. English Lorene Roth Otterbein College Middlebury College AB., M.A. English, Latin --ll Jacoba Dalebout Calvin College Hope College University of Michigan A.B., M.A, Speech, English, Coach of Dramatics and Forensics Emma Quigley University of Michigan Toledo University Janet S. Ascherman Grand Rapids Junior College Michigan State College B.A, English, History J Grace M. Parkhurst Michigan State College Western Michigan College A.B. B S English, 7th Grade Fused Program Finding Shakespeare fascinating English fhwsgwm A Annan' VF .Q- Dorothy E. Sonke University of Michigan Northwestern University A.B., M.A. English

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D. Mason, J, Geluso, E. Cook, E. Zenk, E. Almy, L. Early The cafeteria staff, headed by Miss Early, oper- ates through the efforts of its members with the aid of several students, who are employed at the be- ginning of the year to help during the noon hour. Their goal is to maintain pleasant surroundings in the cafeteria. The staff has the responsibility of prepar- ing the meals, keeping order in the lunchroom, and cleaning up after the noon hour rush. This organ- ization is vital to the smooth operation of the school's noon hour lunch program. The maintenance crew of Central has the re- sponsibility of cleaning the rooms and halls, taking care ot the school yard, and checking the lights. There are four firemen and one engineer who have charge ot heating the building. lt is also the task ot this department to receive the supplies and de- liver them to the teachers throughout the school. Maintaining order, operating the elevator, and do- ing a little repair work round out their many duties. .Q M. Cook, H. Noel, J. Jenkins, J. Drake Cafeteria Maintenance G. Dudley, L. lampman P. Ritsema, J. Bi0fk, A- B'-ldnlfk J, Vgn Popering, C. Gllbo, E. J. Davis, H. Baits ll

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English Workshop A strong background in all phases of English is one of the most important steps in one's preparation for later life. Through English the student learns to express himself, to create, and to write logically, concisely, and correctly, The ideas of the great writers of all times, from Shakespeare to Sandburg are brought to lifes and Studying grammar -. W A h --kwsgh ' i 4 I-81's-rff: gags: ,u a genuine appreciation and understanding of them is developed. Since one is often judged by his speech, an applicable knowledge of correct grammar is essential. Central has been very successful in filling these needs through the efforts of the English Department. To many students the English Workshop offers an opportunity to receive guidance and help. In an air of cooperation and relaxation students help each other solve problems which need special consideration. Many students find that grammar, reading, or perhaps themes are not as easy as they should be, or that they are not sure how certain things are done. Working with English literature