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

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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

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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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r., . l r l Y r I Q ii 5 5 i r i i v I I r i l r - . HE LTH Although it is but a one-semester course, the ma- terial which the students cover in our health classes is sufficient to supply them with a lasting knowledge of what makes us tick. Facts concerning both the physical and mental structure of the human body and how to care for it are taught by Miss Anna Bloom and Mr. Joseph Vavra. The class is considered essen- tial to the extent that it is a required subject for graduation' from Central. Miss Anna I. Bloom, Mr. Joseph Vavra Row 1: Mr. Henry Merz, Miss Margaret H. Frear, Miss Nancy Rippon Standing: Mr. Robert A. Deyo THLETIC Athletics are an important part of every school, and Central is no exception. Under the direction of a very capable staff, students at Central are offered an opportunity for participation in innumerable ac- tivities. Among the varsity sports are basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, swimmingj track, and tennis. Those who are not quite ready for the var- sity teams have a chance to improve their skills on 1.V. teams, Students interested in occasional par- ticipation have the advantage of many after-school intramural teams. These sports include touch foot- ball, basketball, swimming, synchronized swimming, ping-pong, junior and senior lifesaving, tumbling and apparatus, and gymnastics. The purpose of Central's athletic program is to encourage sportsmanship while having a wonderful time.