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

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Mathematics Department ? ff 5' eip, William Lewis K HW en., Central Mict-iigon College Grand Rapids Junior College 8,S. Calvin College Arithmetic, 8th Grade University of Michigan Fused Program A-B. Geometry, Arithmetic Elmer H. Vrugginlc John H. DeWitt Hope College Hone College Houghton College of Mines University of Michigan University of Michigan AB. A B, Science, Health, Arithmetic Mathematics, Debate . . . t . r r . I I , I. -L.- David Clatworthy Grand Rapids Junior College Michigan State College E. E. andR M Chicago, lll, A.B, Arithmetic, Geometry Charles A. Smith Central Michigan College Michigan State B S , M A Mathematics August Amdt Central Michigan University of Michigan University of Colorado 5 S , M A Mathematics

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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

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Math Workshop With the hope of assisting students with problems in this subject, the Mathematics Workshop opened under the capable supervision of Mr. Arndt and Janet Smith, a senior. Its staft of three juniors and three seniors has been very successful in helping students in all grades, in courses varying from elementary arithmetic to advanced algebra and trigonometry. These services are offered not only to those who have a general difficulty with math- ematics, but also to those who have missed work or are troubled by a specific problem. The student body is very grateful for the efforts of these helpers and the benefits received from this organization. The Mathematics Department operates toward the purpose oi building self-assurance, reasoning power, and a fundamental knowledge of figures. Students be- gin with junior high arithmetic and then take ninth grade general math. Commercial arithmetic, two years of algebra, plain and solid geometry, and trigonometry are offered to those interested in advanced courses, Each year the Math Department gives an award to the best student in junior high math and algebra. For those students who are very much interested in this subject, this department has organized the Math Club and the Math Workshop. Struggling with a geometry theorem tl tl Ll ii llll jtuszuxrw MMM M if., .2- spy' i