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

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Displaying o new pic Kieras and Mr. Grieg of equipmenf used in biology are Mr. Delves into Unknown Chemistry teacher and assembles apparatus fo ence department head, Mr. TenHov of numerous experiments.

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Mr. Burchell, M. Butler, and Mr. Schultz new earth science course. Science Department In keeping with today ? space age. students at Central High can receive a fine education in science. This educa- tion starts in the junior high when the students ' appetite for science is whetted liy courses in heahh and general science. These courses give a general background in the biological and physical aspects of the world in which we live. It the student desires more knowledge in this area, he can take courses in either or lioth of the two sections of senior high science. If the pupil is interested in what makes living things tick he can take biology and physiology. The first deals with all forms of life, while ihc latter specializes in the human body. Courses in chemistry and physics are a ailable for anyone who is interested in natural phenomenum. Matter and its com- position and reactions are the subject of chemistry. Physics, on the other hand, is concerned with the natural laws of the forces and energies which dominate our universe. Many fascinating experiments are formed in coimection with these science studies. Experiments serve to illustrate to the .students the principles which they have studied. Of course, only the best equipment is used in these investigations. The Science Department is one of ihe most modern deparlments in our school. Mr. McGovern, ptiysics instructor, ( experiment performed by Karl Ha

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Teachers Groom Students ' Office Skills The Business Department seeks to provide opportun- ities for all young people to develop their general edu- cation and vocational preparation .for community livirrg. It does this through a wide variety of courses. The most popular course is typewriting hecause of its value for personal as well as business use. AH of the courses, however, are designed to prepare young people for the business world. For example, the prospective secretary would be interested in typewriting, bookkeep- ing, and shorthand or office practice. Also, students pursuing a career in retailing should study business math, typewriting, business law, and distributive ed- ucation. Qualified students may select on the job training correlated with the office practice and distrib- utive education courses. This training provides oppor- tunities for students to leam while they are earning money in local business establishments. Such courses prepare students for a life in today ' s business world. This training is beneficial to those who do not plan on going into business, too. by making them more able to handle their private affairs. Mr. VonDop assists a student with o proble bookkeeping. Mr. Kops, and Miss Myllyla display some of the equip- n the business department. FILING 30