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

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Row l: Miss Joan Baldwin, Miss Corinne Lemon, Miss Helen Cusick. Row 2: Mrs. Constance Flannigan, Miss Avis Balcom, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Mary Petro, Miss Ethel Houck, Miss Reta Taylor. fAbsent: Mr. gYx - .bf ,r I. James P. Kavanaugh, Mrs. Angeline Stone and Mrs. Mildred Youngstrom.l OOO . WWW gyda The backbone of our high school curriculum is the English department, headed by Miss Corinne Lemon . ln our daily classes we learn to appreciate the great beauty and wisdom of some of our finest English literature, past and present. This includes the reading of short 510.-ies, plays, novels, essays, poetry, and biographies. We learn the extreme importance of a broad and effective vocabulary and we also acquire a solid foundation in the application and use of English grammar, spelling, and composition. We are deeply indebted to our cap- able English teaching staff for giving us an excellent introduction to this invaluable course. As bread is the staff of life, so English is the staff of our education. At Central we have all at some time or other benefit- ed from the use of our school library. Such a feature close at hand furnishes students with an o portunity to gain useful information for their school subjects. Here one can also find various books and magazines to be read purely for pleasure. lf you have an assignment to complete or a report to prepare, the library provides a quiet place for study. When a student first arrives at Central, he is taught how to use the library to the best advantage. However, when help is needed, Miss Burns and Miss Savercool, our fine librarians, are always glad to help locate material or to answer your questions. Miss Sara Burns, Miss Anne Savercool 1 Q 1- -.

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Row l: Miss Loretta Murphy and Miss Catherine Keenan. Row 2: Miss Edna Brown and Mrs. Edna Hinds. QAbsent: Miss Josephine Rosenberg.J Allez- vous a Paris? 'prim 5 . Z. Habla Ud. el Espanol? 'O' Et tu Brute. AMW... The individual who is acquainted with a foreign language is in- deed fortunate. This achievement enables him to break away from a normal everyday routine and to have wondrous adventures ex- ploring the countries beyond our boundaries. The various customs and habits of many of our foreign friends become more interesting as study advances. This inner understanding of other lands can be a vital factor in the struggle for world peace. The students of Binghamton Central are indeed enriched by our school language staff. Most pupils are able to schedule one or more of the languages taught during their stay at Central . This in- teresting department, under the direction of Miss Loretta Murphy, offers enrollment in modern French or Spanish and in ancient Latin. An increased interest in Latin has been shown this year. There- fore, Miss Rita Taylor has joined Miss Josephine Rosenberg and Miss Catherine Keenan in teaching this subiect. The course not only stresses the language of the Romans but also emphasizes the habits and everyday life of this ancient people. Latin lays the foundation for the study of other Romance languages, especially French and Spanish. At the end of one year many students enroll in French or Spanish classes, although a background of Latin is not necessar . ln the study of these Romance languages, Centralites are indeecflprivileg- ed to have three outstanding teachers: Miss Edna Brown, Miss Lor- etta Murphy, and Mrs. Edna Hinds. These students not only learn to speak the language, but are qualified, after two years of study, to open any French or Spanish newspaper and read it with ease. They also study the great patriots, painters, and authors of these nations and learn about the geography and local customs of the area. The language classes are brightened and made more interest- ing by the use of the phonograph, foreign newspapers, outside reading and short plays and conversations. Singing is also an im- portant part of class procedure, especially during the Christmas season. The great importance of understanding a foreign tongue must be emphasized in the world of today. Not only college preparatory students, but also those interested in commercial and in industrial fields, should take advantage of the languages offered. T2

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4-rf. flea Q 'Mj.u-we -xiii lt!-like 4 5, ...ls- ' s A Y A llkir W Working hard? 'IXQTTSY Watch those keys fly. Future secretaries. I I O I Central has an exceptionally fine Commercial Department. Headed by Miss Katherine Miller, this section contributes a great deal to Central's academic program. This department offers courses in introduction to business, business arithmetic, typing, shorthand, secretarial practice, office prac- tice fincluding business machinesl, bookkeeping, business law, salesmanship, and business manage- ment. In addition to their regularly scheduled subjects, those students who are interested in pursu- ing a business career learn good business habits, relations, and are taught how to get along with people. Business arithmetic is designed to give an ade uate knowledge of problem solving. lt trains the pupil to handle mathematical figures easil and confidently. Introduction to business is a general course to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of modern business methods and prac- tices. ln typing classes pupils learn how to operate the typewriter with accuracy and speed . Short- hand is a course to train one to take verbatim dictation at a reasonable speed. The secretarial prac- tice course is keyed to improving all phases of office work, especially typing and shorthand. The aim of the office practice course is to provide training in the basic skills of penmanship, arithmetic, and English, needed for successful clerical work. Bookkeeping is a course arranged to teach the fundamentals of accurate record keeping. Business law gives the pupil the knowledge of his basic rights and obligations in business transactions. Salesmanship teaches convincing techniques that sell a product or idea. Business management pupils learn how to spend and invest money wisely. The plan of the department is to develop a person trained in all phases of office work. -0 tr f as -9 -L gg., .A gl . 'FR 5 T. is W,-.. Q ff. . , l X., K.. ., . fi A. N.. 4 2 ig. Row I: Miss Lelc Wickham, Miss Katherine Miller,Miss Caroline Wadsworth, Miss Helen Murphy. Row 2: Mrs. Elsa Coffman, Miss Doris Reagan, Miss Mary Miller, Mr. John Guley, Mrs. Frances Bochnak, Miss Alice Lowry . i4