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

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THE MAJOR AND MINOR . . T If you like Music, Music, Music, then you've come to the right place because Central has made it possible, if such is the interest, for every student to belong to some musical group. The different possi- bilities are band and orchestra, directed by Mr. Nemeth and Mr. Nowak, respectively, and choir and festival chorus, both under the leadership of Mr. Clune. Although band and orchestra are considered extracurricular activities, ferent instrumental groups meeting during regular school periods. All rehearsals of vocal groups take place as scheduled classes. The pleasure and satis- faction output that is derived from belonging to these musical organizations is well worth any time and effort input. WORM'S EYE. BIRD'S EYE . . . Under tne direction of Miss Grace Holcomb, the Art Department at Central has attained a high standard of quality. ln the regional Scholastic Art Contest, B.C.H.S. received more awards than any other school. The stu- dent to receive the most awards was a Centralite, Ioan Ross. The program for art students includes Work with many varieties of materials, such as casine, charcoal, pencil, poster paints, and many different projects, including figure sketching, travel posters, lettering, perspective, conventional, and realistic drawings. The diversity of materials and projects provides a well rounded course for Central's art students. I -1 M gf 3 t T I 'iz W 'tif K , ROKR U'N'-r .-f j4 1 l 4 both have classes of dif- Watch that tempo! urges Mr. A1 Nemeth to Barbara Franklin X- Beverly Gilbert and Barbara Barvinchak busily pursue their interests in the art course. 4 2 .11-' 1- 1-1? Page Nineteen 'Z.

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2B OR NOT 2B . . Most of our subjects in school would be of little value to us if we did not study our mother tongue. Here in Central, we are given valuable, modern courses in English. An extra advantage gives students the privilege of choosing their own twelfth grade courses. General English, journalism, advanced literature, dramatics, and speech and radio are offered. They give students an opportunity to increase their knowledge in a particular field it they so desire. This meets their own needs and preferences, and proves useful in later life. N'EST CE PAS? . . One of the most unique things about each section of the world is that it almost always has its own language. Here in Central, students have an opportunity to study French, Spanish and Latin. ln these courses, we learn not only the fundamentals of the language, but also the customs and beliefs of the people themselves. This knowledge, of course, is very helpful in our other sub- jects, such as English and social studies. However, many persons believe that much of the strife today could be prevented if there was one universal language. Mrs. Hmds parlmg with her French students. as X, -5 A . ,,.. Ax -V A . i X s V-Y' 2 Miss Sarah Bums and Miss Anne Savorpool, librarians, aid a student in research work.

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- V,kV 6 Q Wiltltztmliam T . ,,,W,..r. G. SCVMXDT YKOTGR SALES N- ig 4-.Q umtiw ST. ' BXYXGHAMT QR tl Y Marguerite Kachmarik prepares for her future by learning to operate a sewing machine. Mr. Fred Hawk shows a woman driver the proper way to start a car. lla 1 are a few requirements for a drawing Page Twenty POTS, PANS, AND DISHPAN HANDS . . What's cooking? is a familiar question asked by Centralites after the cooking class has whipped up one of its inviting dishes. Cooking is only one of the many homemaking subjects offered to the young girls of Central. Child care, sewing, interior decoration, poise, and etiquette are also taught in this practical course for young girls, under the supervision of Mrs. Perkins, head of the l-lomemaking Department. WATCH THAT LIGHT! . . Central's newest course, the upeto-the-minute fundamentals of driving, is under the super- vision of Mr. Fred Hawke. This new class meets four times a Week, two periods of inside instruc- tions and two periods of actual driving experi- ence. At the end of six months, the student has a general knowledge of car insurance, parts of a car, traffic signals and signs, and traffic laws and violations. This opportunity is offered only in the senior year and is something to really look forward to. OUR BIG WHEELS . . These are the teachers who guide the minds and fingers of the future machinists, printers, and mechanics. In a world in which more and more things are becoming mechanized, there will be many opportunities for these trained persons. ln later years many students will be able to look back on their days in the machine, metal, auto, print, and mechanical drawing shops and give many thanks to Mr. Clark and his able assistants. Ina., r