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

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CAFETERIA During that important time between 11:40 and 1:10 when students don ' t wish to trudge home for lunch, they merely ; have to step into the cafeteria I and select a lunch which ap¬ peals to them. The prices are reasonable and no matter what choice one makes the food is always good. Many thanks for this lunch program should go to our fine cafeteria staff. Seated: Mrs. Mildred Morgan, Mrs. Dorothy Ramage, Mrs Euletta Hayes. Standing: Mrs. Lu Ellis, Mrs. Bertha Wilmot. Seated: Mr. Thomas Connolly, Mr. Charles Whitcomb, Mr. Ray Shute. Standing: Mr. William Ford, Mr. Michael Hudak, Mr. George Forrester. CUSTODIANS One vital part in the smooth running of Central is the hard work of our custodians. They keep the bells ringing, the inkwells filled and the floors swept. They also have the task of cleaning out the desks which careless and hurried students have crammed full of used paper. The staff of custodians play a very important part in the functioning of our school.

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HEALTH Miss Anna Bloom points out some nourishing foods to Barbara Standfast. AVIATION Aviation, an interesting course taught by Mr. Emerson Bate¬ man, is available to all Central students. The course acguaints students with fundamental in¬ formation necessary for every air minded person. Pupils learn not only these fundamentals of flying, but also the answers to guestions concerning the air and weather. At Central there is adequate up-to-date equip¬ ment including a Link Trainer. After taking this course, if any students desire to continue in this field, there are many open¬ ings available. The Health course offered at Central is required of all stu¬ dents and is studied for one term. This course is taught by Miss Anna Bloom and Mr. Arthur Sharpsteen. Health is a subject which is very important to students because by studying it they learn the psychological and physical functions of mind and body. This class helps the student to form better health habits, which are necessary for a happy, normal life. Mr. Emerson Bateman, aviation instructor, explains the mechanism of the propeller. DRIVING If anyone wishes to learn how to drive, Central ' s driving class is the course for him. The class, under the direction of Mr. Har¬ ris, meets four times a week: two periods for inside instruc¬ tion and two periods for actual driving. When the course has been finished, the student not only knows how to stop and start a car, but also has the knowledge of the actual auto parts, traffic signals, traffic laws and violations and car in¬ Page Sixteen Mr. Andrew Harris teaches two women drivers how to change a flat. surance.

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■ ? ' ' GYM Only the boys at Central are lucky enough to have gym classes, and most of them take the best of their advantage. Mr. Art Sharpsteen and Mr. Henry Merz are gym instructors, and under their capable direction, the boys receive a workout which livens them up for the rest of their classes. Although the gym is not adeguately eguipped in respect to facilities, never¬ theless, at all times of the school day, there is usually some group present. In past years, the physical education classes have proved to be the training ground for Cen tral ' s athletes. These same boys will be seen later on the football field or basketball court or participating in many other sports. In the future, when the new gym is built, the old one will be forgotten. However, we must remember that it did serve its purpose pass-, ing well. ' ' Mr. Henry Merz, gym instructor. Mr. Arthur Sharpsteen, gym instructor. Page Eighteen