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

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Part of an efficient social studies department are Mr. Hecker and Mrs. Harrigan. ■; ywv: • ' • 1 Capable leoctiers as well as coaches, Mr. Cleaveland and Mr. Posthumus are assets to Central High.

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Mr. Kinq rapidly defends hii questions. f against the onslaught of student Social Studies Mold Future Citizens The social studies department teaches students to play a useful role in the life of the community, nation and world. This department is first designed to create an active, intelligent, and self-reliant citizen who has developed a sense of patriotism for his country. In the process, the students gain a respect for our country ' s traditions, an appreciation for its accomplish- ments, and an understanding of the processes and techniques of our democratic form of government. A study of other forms of government and the opinions of others are also presented in order to instill in the students an understanding and tolerance for these things. On a more personal level, the students study the economic and social problems of their environment. In connection with this, social studies teach the pupils how to work together co-operativelv on common goals or problems, to enjov their social heritage, and to de- velop a moral standard by which to live. The students in this area also gain the abilities to use information and to logically solve problems. The social studies does all these things through its courses in geography, civics. American and world history, government, economics, faniilv living, and modern iiroblems.

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Development of Young Bodies Their Goal Physicial education is a required course for all Junior High students. Two years of physical educa- tion is required of Senior High students for gradua- tion. The physical education program is designed to promote good general health habits, improve the stu- dents ' physical fitness, acquaint them with the basic rules of various games and activities, and provide an opportunity for them to acquire fundamental skills by participation. The broad aim is to develop inter- est in worthwhile leisure time activities and to make our students knowledgable enough to become better participants and spectators. Inter-school competition engaged in by the various teams throughout the school year provides the students with exciting events and the chance to develop good sportsmanship. Mr. Sharphorn and Mi the youth of Central Happiness Is a Quiet Study Hall The study halls of Central High are a rather unique part of the curriculum. Nothing is taught in them: yet students learn while in them. The purpose of the study hall is to provide a quiet place in which students can work and study. In a study Ijall. a pupil can do his homework, study his assignments, or hone up for any test he may have. If a student has no studying to do. which is not too often, he can quietly read a book, magazine, or newspaper. Study hall hours also provide time for students to make up tests and assignments or to work on extracurricular activities. The study halls occupv an important place in the school program. : exhausting position of study hail supervis Mortis, Mr. Lomokaski, and Mr. DeYoung.