Binghamton Central High School - Panorama Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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R WATER IONIZES INTO . . . The two sciences taught in Central High School are chemistry and physics. lf you have ever studied either one of the subjects or both you know that Mr. Dooley directs the work of the science department. Assisting him are Mr. john Grace and Miss Hyland. If you study physics, you will be under the able tutelage of Miss Hyland and Mr. Grace. They teach their willing and unwilling students what they must know about physics. No one who has ever studied physics can deny that it is one of the most difficult subjects which is taught here. The amazing fact about physics is that even though it is very difficult, it is one of the most fascinating courses taught at Central. ln the field of chemistry at Central, we are taught by Mr. Dooley and Mr. Grace. lf you should ask a chemistry student what he liked best about that subject, he will always say, Lab. lf at least one experiment doesn't blow up, you're a failure. Naturally, Mr. Grace and Mr. Dooley must try to control the mad sci- entist urge in all their students. lt is a miracle how they do it. You won't go wrong if you study physics or chemistry. They are interesting, a test of your mentality, and your teachers are the best. A2+Bf:c2... Mathematics is a subject which is related in some way to almost all that a person endeavors to do. ln order to work, play, and even live, every person must have a smattering of math, even if it is just lower arithmetic. The mathe- matics department of Central High School offers many chances for a good preparation in any field of mathematics. Among the subjects taught are plane and solid geometry, intermediate and advanced algebra, and trigonometry. Math sub- jects are required for the basic college course, but even if one does not intend to go to college it is invaluable, because it teaches clear think- ing and straight reasoning. Mrs. Blanche Beers, department head, is assisted by a very able staff which does its best to make the subject in- teresting and simple. The staff indeed deserves to be commended for its excellent and untiring work. Many of us have passed math rooms at four o'clock and seen these teachers attempting to explain problems to students who wished help. lt is only with teachers like this that the students are encouraged to take so many of the math subjects. Everyone will agree that Central High School has one of the most adequate math programs that can be found.

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Seated: Miss Helen Foley. Miss Ethel Houck. Miss Corrine Lemon. Mrs. Elsie Coffman and Miss Helen Elgin. Standing: Mrs. Edith Calvert. Miss Christella Masten. Miss Helen Cusick, Mrs. Iustin Flanniqan, Miss Elsie Hillis. Seated: Miss Marion Proxmire, Mr. Michael Bochnak. Miss Alice Lowry, Mrs. Mildred Younqstrom. Standing: Mr. Fred Barrett, Miss Kathryn Hyland. Mr. William Hogan, Miss Leda Wickham. Seated: Mr. Iames Kavanagh, Mr. Harold Hess. Miss Catherine Keenan, Mr. Iohn Gable. Mr. Charles Robinson. Standing: Miss Elizabeth Prior. Mr. Thomas Clune, Mr. Frank Collen. Mrs. Frances Bochnak. Mrs. Elsie Winchell. Page Fifteen

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WHAT IS LOVE? . . . ln order to live a hCIDDY, Successful life, one must have a sound, healthy body. He must know how to take care of it and feed it well. To do these things he must know of what the human body is composed and how it functions. These are some of the things taught by the health classes. These classes are conducted under the supervision of Miss Bloom and Mr. Sharpsteen, who make it a truly interesting subject. ln this course, which is required of all students, mental and emotional as well as physical health are taught. These classes have done much to correct some of the faults of many students. lt is the general consensus of opinion that the course is interesting and extremely helpful. HUP TWO, THREE, FOUR . . . Two of the highest qualifications for a good American citizen are a sound mind and a healthy body. Central High School is truly proud of its physical education program for it has turned out, in the past years, some fine athletes. Mr. Sharpsteen and his staff are on the job every minute. During the noon hour and after school, one can find many students in the gym playing basketball and many other games under the helpful supervision of these teachers. The staff deserves to be commended for the wonderful job it has done and is doing for the students of B.C.H.S. LIFT OVERCOMES DRAG . . It is quite apparent that we are now living in an air-age, an age in which it is and will be very necessary that we know and understand the problems of aviation. Here at Central, we are privileged to have a course in aviation. A1- though it is only a beginner it gives those inter- ested in aviation a chance to find out the answers to their many questions concerning the air, the airplane, weather, etc. It also interests many people and forms a foundation for future study. Here at Central we are very fortunate with having the Link trainer and other very up-to-date equipment to work with. Together with the best equipment and instruction this course offers to Centralites an advantage which many other schools do not offer. ilitfa J FJ 7 71 3 fm! ASAMEDKQNF 2 ffl as t f' vv g-fr y 4 with l 1 1 L 1. A .M I l In l XE I ' S ' N S ' K . J' H ' We ' t Ag, .mv F ul. I - ,, - si? i , 7, f T ' r 1 .1, l , ,. nu.. f. T ll li. 1 K' ' - H blu-.u.........,,..,-4.--.,..,.--'N .A .f , K 1 1-A Y it A K :ff 'L -4 4-ll' QL, j l l ata 2