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

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MR. JOHN BUTLER diligently corrects tests from his Eartti Science class. Science processes ore indicated by MR. BERNARD GRYSKA with the help of chart and posters. r I ' k •! MR. EDMUND KIERAS demonstrates the influence of floures- cent lighting on plants. Science teacher MR. JOHN BURCHELL demonstrates the movement of the moon around the eorth . 24

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MR, ALLEN MARCUS points out important facts concerning algebra to his class. Broadens Students ' Knowledge The Science Department at Central makes up an important part of its acedemic curriculum. The phases of science are represented by biology, earth science, chemistry, physics and physiology. The Science De- partment teachers work to their utmost to give all their students an insight into the fascination of the field of science which is so important in today ' s world. MR. JAMES SCHULTZ listens attentively to questions fr( Ills general science. ill s «■ H MR. ROBERT LUBERS explains the use of ttie algebra scale to his students. Basic laboratory procetJures in Chemistry are demonstroted by MR. JOHN TENHAVE. MR. WILLIAM GREIG lectures his biology class on the parts of on earthworm. 23

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While Jerry demonstrates ttie use of the adding machine MR. ADRIAN VANDOP looks on. Aids in Preparation of Students The Commercial Department prepares students for the fast moving business world. Courses in typing, office practice, shorthand, commercial arithmetic, and book- keeping are offered. Through these the student is brought up to par and is ready to compete in a fast growing field. The department also sponsores awards to students with top speeds in typing and shorthand. This year a new course in personal typing was introduced for college bound students. The basic skills of typing are taught for one semester for use in college. The Commercial Depart- ment has succeeded well to bring out the l)usiness talents at Central. Mr. Hermon Kops looks on while Liz corrects her typing. Typing teacher MISS MARILYN ADAM instructs her students the proper typing techniques. A business moth class gets help with their modern proble from MRS. MARGARET COLE. MISS WILMA MOODY points out goals for her students. V