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

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Quiet Study Zone Study hall provides the student with an opportunity to view his studies. A person may catch up on his home- work or, if he is ambitious, he may use the time to work ahead. The student may review past lessons or study for a test. During this hour, he is given an opportunity to go to a class and do makeup work, to talk with a teacher, or to go to the library. If he has no work to do, he may read or talk quietly with his friends. The study halls provide the students with time to think and work. Looking over next year ' s advanced moth instructor. Making good use of his time by reading a book is Mr. Redd, study hail teacher. Mr. Trumpfheller, study ha library pass to a student. ■H H HHB , m l l H pl . Pf (S l Ki l w i ti ' i B 1 J SL- 3 — H B P I I B jf( S H H ' 1 w S r f% S B = r ' — f0f It r ' Sii ■j ' - ' ' . .tf i BlIlk — l ft ' niil ' ' - f jH Bll ' ' i P HBM| kat»htej, E sSSB u ' lE. Sii Bfil i Hf ' IS ffi m m KilttoP Doctor Potton looks over one of the weekly magazines to which the school subscribes. 29

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Mathematics a Must for Advanced Studies Mathematir, sets the stage for practically all advanced courses and is an active program at Central. Although this department enaliles the student to learn the various fundamental processes involved in the solution of prob- lems, its major objective is to correlate this knowledge into a practical application of it. Included in advanced mathematics are four semesters of Algebra, solid and plane geometry, and trigonometry; however, these will be changed next year through a revision of all books, condensation of certain courses, and a mild introduction to new courses. Math plays a vital role in the student ' s life although quite often he is not aware that he is using the Pvlheoorean theorem or the Law of Functions. Mr. Grill points oul non mathematical error to his students Mrs. VonBelkum discusses the role mathematics plays in a person ' s evcrydoy life. Mr. Marcus, ninth grade Algebra teacher, explains the soli tion of a simultaneous equation. Mr. Schut shows his geometry doss how to determine the number of degrees in an arc. 2R

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NeAY Techniques Simplify English Courses Receiving molenol thai will aid students English and reading specialist. eading is Mr: Correcting Croig, English instructor. The English Department might ufil he called the communication center of Central High. ork done in other departments is based upon the training received in English. English gives the students the materials to learn how to read, to speak, and to interpret. More basically. English encourages students to u.se correct grammar and to be aware of the mechanics of the language. Through this department, the student is in- troduced to famous authors, their works, and the ideas they present. A student is taught how to communicate through his written work. The English Department works closely with the library, gi ing the students an opportunity to use skills in research work. Lessons cov- ered in English classes will help the person in the social as well as in the business world. Mrs. Wanderscheld prepares to lecture on the influence of the westward movement on American literature. Mr. Barkema exploins the use of the eight parts of speech to hi ' English class. 30