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

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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

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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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Industrial Arts Department Lloyd F. Hutt John Vander Molen Walter Miller Western Michigan College Western Michigan South Dakota State University af Michigan B.S. Morningside College A.B. Machine Shop University of Michigan Mechanical Drawing 3-5- Printing, Annual Wallace Fillingham Gllbefl H- HUfCl l 95 Wesfem Michigan Western Michigan College s.A., M.A. B-S u General Shop, Electricity W00dW0fk'n9 The Industrial Arts Department has a definite impor- tant place in the curriculum at Central. The department is based on the idea that boys in high school should be given an opportunity to try a number of trades to dis- cover their natural aptitudes and interests. Junior high school classes are widely varied, while in senior high school the boys try to develop a basic understanding in a specific field. Senior high school boys may choose from five shop classes: mechanical drawing, printing, electricity, machine shop, and wood shop. All of these courses have ranges of skill and proficiency to suit all types of needs. Most students go on from Central to more training in the industrial fields. However, a few re- ceive apprenticeships and proceed straight into industry.