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

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Our future mechanics. Kow I Mr. tdward Mock, Mrs. Elsie Winchell, Mr. James Kerr. Row 2 Mr. Lee Kent, Mr. Frank Clark, Mr. Francis Gorgos, Mr. Frank Collen, Mr. Harold Hess, Mr. Fred Barrett Imwzwl. . 0 The ground floor at Central High is one of the busiest of the school's four stories. This floor serves as a training center for the great number of students taking industrial subjects. These pupils are trained for 'obs which they will be able to undertake immediately after graduation. This de- partment is well equipped to prepare boys for vocational careers. Under the guidance of expert teachers they are instructed in such subjects as machines, auto shop, printing shop, metal shoo, mechanical drawing, and wood shop. In these classes the students learn how to use and repair the machines of the trade in which they are interested. The boys in auto shop become well enough ac- quainted with the working of automobile engines to become mechanics after graduation, for they are instructed in the fundamentals of that subject. Print shop contributes 0 greatdeal in service and materials, such as programs for the term play, Senior Prom, and commencement exercises. The boys in Wood Shop often make extra bookcases and knicknack shelves which are sold at a nominal fee. Many students in the mechanical drawing classes continue their engineering studies and be- come industrial designers. Other helpful subjects are machines and metal shop. However, not all industrial subjects are for boys. The beauty culture course is especially beneficial to those girls who wish to become beauticians. Here at Central the excellent machines and facilities give our vocational students fine practical training. Complicated, isn't it? F- L' s f is 9 he Q 1' i mg K f - 7 . ,lf lv I X smtp jr ' 1 l it l' , Q Mil' g-jj W ij 1 ' 4 jjmssww .. gr' :WWW ',.f-'- f. I5 Hard work, but lots of fun.

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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

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f -gl jf' Mrs. Chamberlain fsubstituting for Miss Blooml and Mr. Moore. HMM... Every student at Central High School must take a half year health course. The students in these class- es learn about the human body and its structure. Dc- tailed charts of the skeleton and diagrams of the res- piratory, circulatory and digestive systems are ex- plained. Mental and emotional health, as well as physical, are studied during the term. ln these days of stress and strain, it is essential that we realize how closely these areas are related. Miss Bloom and Mr. Moore, the two health instructors at Central, also emphasize the importance of good grooming habits, which are essential in everyday living. The entire course is designed to help the student in his associa- tions with other people. Other topics covered dur- ing each semester include first aid, nutrition, and elementary psychology. Although the study of health is mandatory, most students find the course very worthwhile. A thorough understanding of the prin- ciples ot health enable them to lead happier and better adjusted lives. Q .,-9 g N T sv 9' , Oo 5 N., N. an Q3 eq QCA X i' ii, ox' X4-Q' QS .A 1 M,,,ill ' C510 so 80 V ll 3+ C O0 XO O OXQQOQ NNT- O0 ,503 Og 60 ,QQ OOK we' H K st O .Oo A i 0 f 0 Sports were more fun than ever this year because of the completion of our wonderful new gym! At last the long-cherished dream has become a realit . Under the direction of our physical education teach- ers, the gym classes have proven to be excellent builders of strong bodies and good sportsmanship. Coaches Henry Merz and Arthur Sharpsteen with their assistants developed good basketball, track, swim, football, volleyball, baseball, bowling, rifle, golf, and tennis teams, in addition to emphasizing intramural sports. Central girls also entered the sports picture under the guidance of Miss Margaret Frear and Mrs. Xenia Kostun. After-school volley- ball, basketball, badminton and tumbling were of- fered. The luxurious new swimming pool was also used to capacity. Many girls received junior and senior lifesaving awards, and our superior swimming team presided at many meets there. This has indeed been a red-letter year for athletics at Central High, and our cheerleaders and students really had some- thing to yell about. Left to right: Henry Merz, Margaret Frear, Arthur Sharp- steen. Absent: Xenia Kostun.