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

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IN 1776 . . . In the world of today, the barriers of ignorance must be removed. Central's social studies courses help to do just that. Besides presenting a broad program of history, the teachers give students a vivid picture of people in foreign lands. We learn their habits and customs, and also gain a wide knowledge of current events. The three-year history course is comprised of ancient history, American history, and world problems. However, more important than the factual knowledge gained is the teaching of clear thinking and the respect for the other per- son's opinion. There is bound to be harmony in the world when the students of today, to- morrow's citizens, understand each other. SET THE MARGIN AT . . Choosing a career in business? Efficiency and accuracy is the aim of the Commercial Department at Central High, under the able supervision of Miss Katherine Miller. Whatever business subject or group of subjects the student is interested in, whether it be typing, shorthand, business law, business arithmetic, bookkeeping, or business ma- chines, he will find they are covered thoroughly and efficiently in Central's Commercial Depart- ment. There is also a special typing course offered to seniors to fill their own personal need for a gen- eral knowledge of typing. fill C Q l.1. ...C ttf sf.

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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

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fv Seated: Miss Mildred Morgan, Mrs. Dorothy Ramage, Mrs. Euletta Hayes. Standing: Mrs. Lu Ellis and Mrs. Bertha Wilmot. Helpfulness and cooperation are the mottoes of the custodians and cafeteria workers, with- out whorn Central would be seriously handi- capped. The custodians do a fine job of keeping our school in tip-top condition by performing hundreds of important tasks around school. The cafeteria staff has the lob of feeding mobs of hungry students every day. Their occupation is a difficult one, for they must plan meals which are healthful, as well as appetizing to students. These people prove to be the very backbone of Central. z J 1 ff ii. Seated: Mr. Charles Whitcomb, Mrs. Mary Mack, Mr. Thomas Connolly. Standing: Mr. William Ford, Mr. Edward Sheeby, Mr. George Forrester, Mr. Roy Shute, Mr. Paul Figura Page Twenty-Two