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

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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.

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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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I Librar nglish Miss Sara Burns, Mrs. Carl Dewing The library, famous in song and story, is the fav- orite haunt of many Centralites. Not only is it well- stocked with sufticient reference material to satisfy the most studious person, but it also provides a convenient place to study during noon hour and after school. Stud- ents intent on completing a term paper or catching up on world events are greatly aided by our two helpful librarians. The English department, headed by Miss Avis Bal- com, strives to-teach the students the importance of our language in today's world. The sophomore and junior years include the study of short stories, plays, essays, biographies, novels, poetry, grammar, and, composition work. Seniors are offered a choice of general English, dramatics, or advanced literature. A student taking these courses will find they will help prepare him for his future career, by improving his technical English and expanding his literary knowledge. Row 1: Mrs. Mildred Youngstrom, Miss Rita Taylor, Miss Mary Holleran, Miss AviS-Bal- com Miss Ethel Houck Row Zi Miss Helen Foley, Mr. Abraham Bernstein, Mr, Iohn Moore, Mr. James P. Kavan- agh, Mrs. Constance Flannigan