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

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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

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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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MISS PHYLLIS UGGEN has Pom demonstrate ttie correct method of sewing. MRS. HELEN ORLYK demonstrates to one o( her students that cleanli- ness is important in Home Economics. Pa f v- V t M t i Designed to Improve Students ' Skill in Family Life Efficienc)- combined with responsibility makes up the Home Economics Department. All girls and boys are introduced to home li ' ing in the seventh grade. In the eighth grade the girls have cooking the first half of the year and clothing the second, if they are interested in continuing this specific field, they may do so by taking courses in either foods or clothing. The foods course teaches the students specialized skills used in preparing meals. Clothing emphasizes sewing skills and tailoring techniques. Eleventh or twelfth grade students may take personal regiment and home management, courses that teach self improvement, home decorating, use of time, money, and energy. Mary gets pointers to improve her sewing from MRS. LYNNE GROENDYK. MRS. PEGGY LAWSON approves o student ' s baking. 29 A