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

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MR. JAMES VOYCE introduces his sfudenis to Related Trade MR. NORM BENNET proudly displays fine student drafting. Various Sounds of Music are Heard at Central From Central ' s school song to classical music, all can he heard in Central High ' s halls. Since the Music De- partment is composed of two parts vocal and instrumen- tal, each has its purpose. Through the vocal department the student learns a greater knowledge of music and the art of good singing. The instrumental part is composed of different levels of orchestras, teaching the fundamen- tals of music composition reading as well as playing. MRS. LANELL ROMAN lectures her vocal music class on the history of music. Students develop skill and appreciation for instrumental music will the help of MR. NEV TON BECKER. MR. KENNETH SCHELLENBERGER works Glee Club. 27

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MR. STEVEN ELLIS begins general shop workshop tools. troduction to Before conducting his class MR. JOHN MARBLE shov dents important tools used with the use of machinery MR. WALTER MILLER shows important facts about printing. Training Skills Relates to Various Fields Indu-strial Arts, one of the largest departments at Central, offers training in many fields. Courses are available for those interested in designing, architecture, and drafting. Electronics and machine shop are avail- alile for interested hoys. For one who intends to go into the field of woodworking a fine course is recommended. Included in this area also are printing and shoe shop. The Industrial Arts Department helps one relate in- formation and skill to these various fields of work. Port of a radio transmitter is viewed by Mr. James Ludwick. 26

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Youth Recognizes Need for Driver Ed. A very important subject for students is drivers train- ing, a one-semester course which is taught during class periods. The students are taught the rules and regula- tions of driving, and an actual chance to practice know- ledge at the wheel is given to them at the driver ' s range. If the course is successful for the student, he is then eli- gible for his license. MR. LARRY BARCHESKI picks up his weekly schedule for driver ' s education. Gym Glass Promotes Healthful Outlooks MR. TROY ALLEN, a gym teacher, as well as a geography teocher, discusses rainfall in South America. Being a must for all students, Physical Education plays a vital role for each individual at Central. This program is designed to help promote good health ha- bits, as well as honest sportsmanship. These are only two qualities with which students are presented through the physical education program. Gym teacher and athletic director, MR. JAMES FOX, supervises indoor sprinting. Instilling new interest in girl ' s basketball is MRS. PEGGY MAR- QUARD, the girl ' s physical education teacher. 28