Adams Central High School - Cen Trails Yearbook (Monroe, IN)

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asieen Typical frosh science projects such as leaf and insect collecting, interest many pupils enough to take physics and chemistry when they become juniors and seniors. This year was chemistry year, for physics took its turn in ' 55- ' 56 as an alternate course. Science is a good foundation for many types of careers, and attracted over 250 pupils this year. Larry Foreman names part of his biology insect collec tion to Mabel Bowers and Bob Brown. Instructor Mr. LeMaster asks a question in 9-A biology. Mr. LeMaster demonstrates the distillation of water for chemistry pupils Arlene Freels, Ludmila Gorb, Leslie Ploughe, and Bob Wechter. Compliments of SMITH SCRAP IRON CO. and CORSON DURACLEANERS Decatur 11

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7 7 £a t a £utu e Who knows what profession will branch off from taking a subject in com¬ merce? It may be anything from secre¬ tarial or accountant work to journalism, especially for those racers who do their hotrodding on typewriters! This department opens to Centralites when they become juniors, taking at least an hour of most upperclassmen ' s time with typing or bookkeeping. Bookkeeping is another of the essential com¬ mercial subjects. Miss Cornett instructs this 11-12 grade class. Mr. Fruth gives pointers to Richard Hirschy for improving his typing speed and accuracy. In typing I class, Lloyd Zimmerman receives instructions from Miss Cornett. 10

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Compliments of MORRISON FARM STORE Give a man an idea that burns inside him, and he will express himself well was one self-made man ' s viewpoint of promoting initiative and self-reliance. But learning how by practicing is still the best way. In speech, a pupil develops an easy speaking manner and poise by practicing the real thing weekly before his critical classmates. Drivers ' education turns out capable drivers from pupils who might not have had the time to spend studying technique. The Home Ec. department adds to a girl ' s homemaking ability by concentrating on the new ways of preparing food and making a good home. First semester Driver ' s Ed. group looks on as instructor Mr. Cable, explains the location of the air breather. Pictured left to right: Jerry Gerber, Donald Ray, Jane Grim, Dave Isch, Bob Schwartz, Larry Andrews, Terry Witte, Ned Stucky, Mabel Steffen, Evelyn Griffiths.