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

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nu. . , M ilau The Central High mathematics department, headed by Mrs. Blanche Beers, offers a very com- plete program. It offers a wide, advanced course of study for the prospective college student or the student especially interested in mathematics. Besides courses in plane geometry and intermediate algebra, classes in trigonometry, advanced algebra, and solid ge- ometry are available. lntermediate algebra may be taken in either one or two terms, while solid geome- try is available only in the spring term. 1+1-:gg Row 1: Miss Muriel Dando, Mrs. Blanche Beers, Mrs. Edith Calvert. Row 2: Mr. Williani Hogan, Mr. Iohn Gable . sgim, . , ,H it ' Qkffy From the industrial depart- ment in the ground floor of Cen- tral come many fine young people, trained to take their place in American industry. The courses offered by our in- dustrial department inelude mach- ine, auto, and woodshop for boys, and beauty culture for girls. Students graduated from these courses face gratifying careers as machinists, auto mechanics, car- penters, painters, and beauticians. VVitliout the services of stud- ents graduated from similar courses throughout the country, industry would certainly suffer. Row 1: Mrs. Elsie Winchell, Mr. Harold I. Hess, Mr. Francis I. Gorgos, Mr. Frank R. Clark. Row 2: Mr. Edward A. Mack, Mr. Fred Barrett, Mr. Gerald Discliinger. Mr. Frank Collins. 9 T l J i 1 1 J 1, E 1 1 i 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l .LJ-

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Row l: Miss Alice Lowry, Miss Lela Wickliaiii, Mrs, Emily C. Harrold, Miss Mary M. Miller. gr Row 2: Mrs. Elsie Colzlman, Miss Helen Murphy, Miss Alvine Calabro, Mrs. Frances Boch- Ag nak, Mr. John Guley, , i if' Absent: Miss Katherine Miller. E li '- , . f ' WW 6' 4 914410 i' ,vw Walk.- P'S1 1' I E ..-M The science department, where Mr. Donald Doc Roehm, depart- ment head, is assisted by Mr. john Grace, Miss Kathryn Hyland, and Mr. Joseph Vavra, is one of the most popular at Central. Both chemistry and physics classes are well-liked, be- ing highlighted by laboratory periods where many interesting experiments are conducted. For a science major, ninth grade biology is also required. U1 'Vs X X ' 'l- T f ATOM43.' f, nv' X The commercial department hiead- ecl by Miss Katherine Miller, oliers many excellent courses for the stud- ent planning to enter the business world. Typing, shorthand, secretarial practice, bookkeeping, introduction to business, Business law, arithmetic management, orlice practice, and salesmanship help prepare the pupil for a successful and prosperous life in the business of his choice. Row l : Mr. Joseph Vavra, Miss Kathryn Hyland. Row 2: Mr. Donald Roehm, Mr. john Grace.

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Row 1: Mrs. Edna Hinds, Miss Catherine Keenan, Miss Edna Brown, Miss Josephine Rosenberg, Miss Lor- etta Murphy. Row Z: Mr. John Lannon. Language Since our relations with other countries are becoming increasingly important, we are fortunate to have a very complete language department at Central. We are offered two years of Spanish and three years of French and Latin. Fourth year Latin is also available if enough people wish to continue it. Under our capable teachers many students leave Central speaking French or Spanish Huently, andfor having a good knowledge of Latin. X :I X p 5 urn , tiff' are I 1 f Histor The history department, headed by Miss Mary Gillespie, strives to make us better citizens by teachingsomething of our world and its peoples. Sophomores study what people all over the world have said and done. In the junior year, the growth of our country and the problems faced by our forefathers are examined. Seniors con- tinue to learn American history, but also study current events. -, . 'I fi ...L W. Egj5W,l,l 4 e Row 1: Miss Elizabeth Prior, Mrs. Ann Crosby, Miss Barbara Hennessey, Miss Mary Gilles ie. Row 2: IIML Frank LoVuolo, Mr. John Lalley, Mrs. John Keane, Miss Louise Wulff, Miss Margaret Brown.