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

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Music Department '. f . an A-siwrfifi C -X- N- Daniel Kovats University of Michigan B.M.E. Instrumental Music, General Music General music is one ofthe subjects given to those stu- dents participating in the fused program. It is the begine ner's training in the basic fundamentals ot musicf and it serves to acquaint the young student with a general knowledge of musical appreciation. Modern record hits and the forever-loved classics are played and general thoughts on these selections are pointed out. Group singing is also an enjoyable part of this program. Stu- dents learn the origin of our patriotic songs and talk tunes. Elementary musical theory is also taught, it helps to acquaint the student with the what's and why's of musical composition and construction. This course has proved many times over that it is of great value to a student whether he continues in the music line or not. Other related courses in the vocal department are the Glee Clubs, open to any student whether he has had previous musical experience or not, the second choir, and the highest vocal group, the first choir. ln the instru- mental department, such organizations as the band and the orchestra provide ample training for the individual who enjoys working in instrumental music. Ozzie Kristen Grand Rapids Junior College Kansas State Teacher's College B.S.M. Instrumental Music, General Music

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fb Home Economics Department Charlotte P. Herron Ruth Terpstra Elsa M- GleYe Western Michigan College Grand Rapids .lunior College Eolumblc' U?lVZ'5llY Calvin College Western Michigan nlVe 5llY 0 C lcago rss. 5.5. B-54 Homemaking, Foods Home Living Clolhlngf HOME MUUUQCIUEHT The Home Economics Department offers many op- portunities for girls to develop their personalities and skills for packing future homes. The department includes many levels of clothing study and food preparation Per- sonal Regimen and Home Management from the ninth grade through the twelfth. There are classes to suit girls at all stages. Foods courses offer work in preparing dinners, teas, and luncheons. Aside from this, the classes study composition of foods and their origins. In first year clothing classes the students study the line, color, and design of cloths and how they can be used to best ad- vantage. Child care is taken up for the second semester and children's garments all made. Advanced clothing classes make suits and evening clothes and investigate good buymanship . Personal Regimen is a first semes- Personal Regimen ter course offered to twelfth grade girls which deals with personal problems such as personality develop- ment, getting along with people, conduct under various social relationships, and money, management. Home Management, which comes in the spring semester, in- cludes a study of family relations, home furnishing, and nursing. This year many girls from the foods classes entered the Cherry Pie Baking Contest, and dresses and suits skillfully made were entered in the annual Youth Talent Exhibits as symbols of the accomplishments of Central's active department. An award is presented at the end of the school year to a girl in this department who has shown outstanding talent and skill in one or more of the areas of study. Enjoying a course in homemaking .Ls Kr' ...ii u.-ifjgw-' ' .ave di 'x...- WW! L-if -er-'K 5

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Continuing music study Becoming acquainted with music X tutu fe al Kenneth Davis Oberlin College B.M., B.M.E. Vocal Music