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

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Social Science Department Dona Jean Palmatier Grand Rapids Junior College Michigan State College A.B. World History, Bth Grade Fused Program Jack B. King Grand Rapids Junior College Western Michigan College A,B. Family Living, Civics D. E. Carpenter Calvin College Michigan State College A.B. History, Economics Russell P. Posthumus Central Michigan College B.A. Civics, History Studying world history 'QFR Lucile Ellen Meyering University of Michigan Northwestern University A.B., M.A. History O Wendell A. Shroll Western Michigan College A.B. American Government, Civics Helen Harrigan University of Michigan Columbia University Western Michigan College A.B, and M.A, 7th Grode Fused Program History

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Obtaining practical science through the study of physics Central's science department succeeds in opening to students a stimulating new field of interest. Its variety of courses offers some phase of the subject to all. ln gene eral science classes the younger students gain q general knowledge of the field. ln their sophomore year the mysteries of plant and animal life are unfolded before them through biology. Next in the program comes chem- istry, dealing with the compositional wonders of the earth. An exacting study of the human body and its functions is related in physiology. Finally comes physics, the study of heat, lights, sound, and mechanics. To this are added field trips and excursions which illustrate the practical uses for the study. A well-balanced science curriculum has been provided. Striving to solve the puzzles of chemistry

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Wir.: ' 4 It-x Explaining the methods of governing The Social Science Department offers courses in geog- raphy, civics, world history, American history, American government, economics, and family living, Students in Social Science classes pass from one absorbing subject to another, gradually acquiring a better understanding of man - how he has lived and died, how he lives today, and why. They are fascinated by peoples in other lands, they learn about the fundamentals of govern- ment and discuss the economic problems of the nation. In this way they develop a better insight into the world of yesterday and today, thus they are being prepared to face the future as stronger and better citizens ot the world tomorrow. Opening a new world for study 4 ' Q D x , s ,vc ' K. , Vs- 1 s , 'XX ' ' : if A V- ' - - N . x X A , X . Q.. , lsfl 54,1 ' V4 X ,.,.. -f ffl: K ,5Q 'i , . . 1.4 ' ra n ' --warg.. W ' 115, 1 ' 'Hr' egg! if 'am '?j.1-:tg 3 . -cw 3 -,,, - if--'5L'f.sgaf Q, Us M-of ' w-c . .. ', 'N f, ' . V- efff -wi -'Ns - 21 lf, A ,' sg, ,- :N Def -1 ,M- '-:., , up IQ 'ffl' ' M' ,Q 7 . .1 fa L' f ,sim 1 v . 'T FT' 1, --' X I N , -..:,..,,.,:k 5 c ,.,..f-V' ,.. ,X '-Q--.., 'iii