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

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Seventh and eighth grade as her class prepares to sing ( fs .%■- i i IS ' ,-- L J -. ' Mr. Schellen Spring Cone about to lead Ih ng for the Business Courses Train For Office Jobs Mr. Kops, typing teacher and bookstore out to tiave Ills picture token. noger, tokes tii Bringiiis out ihc Imsiiiess talents at Ontral. the Busines.s Department incorporates typing, shorthand, office practice, bookkeeping, and occupational train- ing in the effort to prepare students for secretarial and office work. All these courses are designed to allow Central students to compete in the fast growing busi- ness world. Typing and shorthand emphasize maxi- mum speed with a minimum number of errors. Presentation of awards to students with top speeds is also sponsored by this department. Looking to the future, the Business Department hopes to begi n a one- semester personal typing course for college-bound students. Miss Adams illustrates the techniques of good typing to her class. 0000 25

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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.

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Science Opens New Perspectives Science, llie sliulv of life and phenomena, takes up a major part of academic life at Central. The department branches ont into the various phases of science — biology, chemistry, physics, and physiology. In biology the stu- dent learns of living creatures and their functions. Chemistry deals with the elements, their composition, and reaction. The student observes this through the various experiments performed. Forces. Newton ' s laws of gravity, and acceleration are taught in physics while phvsiology specializes in the human body — its func- tions and activities. General science is offered to seventh and eighth graders. The aim of the Science Depart- ment is to prepare the student for future events and to broaden his knowledge of our universe and of man himself. Mr. Grysko, seventh grade a set of test papers. structor, corrects Preparing o short quiz for his science class is Mr Burche Explaining the importonce and workings of the digestif system Is Mr. Schultz. 26