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

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Art Captivates Students ' Interests Perhaps one of the most misconstrued parts of our school is the Art Department. When most students think of art, they think only of sitting and drawing. However, much more than that is involved. Art actu- ally teaches a creative process which involves thinking and planning, solving problems, and making decisions. The student also learns to understand the rules and principles of painting so that he can truly express him- self. He is taught to appreciate the work of others, too, as well as his own. This art training begins in the junior high with two introductory courses and may be continued in the senior high with an intensive four- year course. After this, the student can possibly make art his career by majoring in art at college or going to an art school. Sheldon Williams and Sarah Rose blatt help Miss De Loof put up a d play of seventh grade art. Safety Stressed In Training Glasses to leave for the Though only a one semester, part-time subject, driver training is an important part of the school curriculum. Through a combination of classroom instruction and actual experience, a student learns how to properly handle an automobile in today ' s traffic. In the class- room, he learns the rules of the road and the laws which govern our streets and highways. The student gets to practice his new found skills on our city ' s well- equipped student driving range. How well he learned his lessons is shown when the student takes his final road test. If he is successful, he is eligible to obtain his driver ' s license. If he is not, well, back to the driving ranee.

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Mr. Miller ond Mr. Voyce used in the vocational Irai inspect one of the printing pn ning program. 25

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Mr. Beottie is caught Students P repare for Senior High The seventh and eighth grade fused program is organized on a basis unlike that of the other depart- ments at Central. Instead of having a different teacher for each class, students have the same teacher for two classes. Any information from other departments which may affect this area is channelled to it through the department head. The unique setup of this pro- gram enables it to pursue an extensive reading course in addition to its other classes. The students ' reading ability is tested and up graded in the seventh and further developed in the eighth grade. Two special education kits are used along with remedial reading classes to do this. This training prepares the students for senior high studies. Mrs. DeBoer, Mr. Jonaitis, Mrs. Alchinson, Mrs. Wingeier, and , Mr. Price discuss the particular problems of their department in - an after school conference.