Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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STANLEY MYERS Head of Science Department MARY LOCKWOOD Science SCIENCE The modern world is a changed world-a world that has been remade by science. This new world is a machine world-a world in which man is sur- rounded by mechanical devices. During every work- ing hour of the day he is concerned directly and in- directly with machines. He works with them and depends upon their products for food, shelter, and clothing, and even for many pleasures in life. Every young person needs to know the principles of science, not alone for successful work, but also for intelligent living. The Central High School Science Department not only teaches the student the ways and means of scientific development, but also prepares him for higher and more complicated college science. Even if the student does not attend college, his knowledge of many new inventions and discoveries will be in- valuable to him in later life. If the student does attend a university and does not care to carry on his studies in science, he has learned many things that will help him make a successful living. Opportunities in the field of science were never so great as they are today. Aviation, petroleum, sur- vey, research, mathematics, and physics are just a few BERT W. HOGARD Science LUCILE TAYLOR Science l l MARION NELSON Science of the many fields they are calling for young men to contribute to the progress of the future. One might say that the purpose of the science department is to provide an understanding of the principles of science necessary to cope with the pres- ent scientific environment, and to help young people lay a .foundation for successful careers in the field of sciencef PAULINE WALKER Science for study of Geology. is only one

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KATHLEEN LOWTHER Head of Mathematics Department MILDRED ENNIS IRENE HAMILTON Mathematics Mathematics MATHEMATICS Mathematics is a universal language which ex- presses quantitative and space relationships. Man- kind has been concerned with the idea of 'how many' and 'how much' for thousands of years. Our in- heritance of the past gives us knowledge of the part mathematics has played in the progress of the uni- verse. The study of mathematics is a great adventure in the realm of logical and critical thinkingg it is the basis for many trades and professionsg it is a con- stant object lesson in mental integrity and intellectual honestyg it is the foundation of the arts and sciences. Our courses in mathematics at Central High School give us training in forging the anchors of the mind , as they call forth our real effort and serious thought. Students learn unknown uantities. Q HOMEMAKING RUTH MORRIS Mathematics L. S. DEMAND Mathematics HELEN ALLISON MARY BRUCHER Chairman of Home Economics Ho Econo ics A I V 3? ' 'Mindy gL,,f,fief4-Q..avi,? The I-Iomemaking Department was estabished when Central was Hrst built in 1910. Its purpose is to teach students how to establish a home in a practical way. The different courses consist of Foods, Clothing, Homecrafts, Home Furnishings, and Family Life Education. This year the whole department was redecorated. The Foods branch received five new ranges, four gas and one electricg and tive modernistic tables and chairs. The tables and chairs have chrome legs with laminated plastic tops, The walls and cabinets were done in light green and the insides of the cabinets were in bittersweet, Objective of the departmentinclude an attempt to guide students in finding their own types, food in relation to health and disposition, in learning to feel at ease in social situations, and in growing into responsible citizens. Two hundred and thirty pupils are taking advantage of this opportunity to ac- quire a liberal education through Central's Homemaking courses. The sewing classes help girls to be better homemakers,

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A I RUBY I.. MCKELVY SUE BRANSON I. S. BURLESON Head of Business Education Commerce COFHITICICE Department LENNA LAWSON A H o rce , C get GEORGIA REID Commerce BUSINESS EDUCATIUN An old and important department at Central Highschool is the Business Education Department. Established in 1910, it has tried to meet more and more adequately the needs of the young people of our school. A complete business course is offered in both the secretarial and bookkeeping fields. Upon corn- pletion df the prescribed courses in each of these fields, a student may be adequately prepared to take his place in the world of work upon graduation. College preparatory students have found it wise and sensible to take business subjects, along with their college preparatory credits, to enable them to earn a livelihood in the event that they are unable to continue: their education as they originally planned, or to help them work their way through college. This department has done a wonderful job of turning out capable and efficient students who are ready to make use. of their knowledge in a practical way. Now is the time i I 5. LILLIAN WILSON X1 V: :Nia X KK -.J p 1 Xxx ' My Xb? Wx .QA V L. W. WEBER Commerce UCILE WHITMAN Commerce