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

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m Mr. Bennett corrects a dr ical drawing students. ade by one of his mechan- Mr. Voyce exhibit of the books used in his related trade Strong Bodies Help Build a Strong Nation Physical education is a liasic requirement of the fitness, acquaint him with basic rules of various games, students curriculum. In general, the program attempts and provide him with fundamental skills. Physical fit- to get the student interested in worthwhile activities ness today plays an important part in an individual ' s during his spare time and to encourage good sports- life and, therefore, is encouraged through this depart- manship. More specific, the course is designed to pro- ment. mote good health habits, improve the student ' s physical Miss Kiler prepores o rigid set of exercises for her gym do 23

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Shop Training Produces Future Craftsmen Our (if llu larjzi ' t (lc|i;iitiiirnts. Industrial Arts, of- fi ' rs o(ational training for students ititorested in he- ginning their occupation earlv. For those interested in disigning. architecture and drafting are availahle. In tiie line of woods, general shop and wood-working are part of the program. Electronics and machine shop arc also offered to interested hoys. Electronics is a more complicated shop requiring dexterity, while in machine shop the student learns to operate the lathe and drill |iress. Printing and shoe shop are included in this fine display of sho])s. The Industrial Arts Department re- lates information and skills to the various fields of work. Mr. Hietala, woodshop Instructor, Is caught In the oct of cutting o groove in the side of o board. Mlutlrotlng one of the talenli of the general shop department, Mr. Mr. Miller, printing instructor, prepares to cut some paper to Q de DeVriet prepares to cut a board on the buzz saw. sired length. 22

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Self- Evaluation and Work Skills Emphasized Special ediuation classi ' s. which arc composed of the regular school courses on a modified level, enable the student to learn at his own speed. Courses are on a simpler basis therehy making it easier to iiiuirrstaiul and comprehend. Howe er. two important factors which it tries to convey to the student are a realistic self-e alu- ation and self-supporting work skills. Vi ' hene er possible. these students take such courses as art. music, and home economics; varsity sports are also available. The pro- gram is under the supervision of a city-wide coordiiialor and is a requirement for special education students for graduation. Mr. Tovey, special education instructor, pauses to hove his picture taken. Preporing (or her next doss is Miss Weslro, special education Mr. McDermott points out a ' hot spot in the world today to one of ■ ' ' Of- his speciol education classes. Music Offers Change of Pace Giving Ihe down bcol to the mu»ic instructor enior bond is Mr. Bccke ± 21 The Music Department at Central is divided into two parts — vocal and instrumental. Through the vocal dej)artment the student learns to apj)reciate the art of good singing. The acappella choir is also included under this part. The senior high hank and the various lc els of orchestras comprise the instrumental depart- ment. As part of the program they present the annual Pop s Concert under the direction of Mr. Becker. The (ical department heads the Christmas program and the Memorial Day Assembly directed by Mr. Schellen- lierger and Mrs. Roman. However, the major aim of this department is to incorporate the sliident s talents with the professional techniques.