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

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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.

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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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ART Our art depart- ment is a store- house of wealth for anyone interested in art. The first course is that of general art: As the name indicates, this course introduces the student to the various types of art and gives him a general appreciation of itz If the student wishes further art training, he may enroll in the second and third year courses. These are more ad- vanced and furnish students with 'T a good background in art. Under the leadership of Miss Grace Hol- , comllltv, this department is really a l wort whi e one. It has aved the road . , for many an art careeriwhy not for M155 Grate Holcomb yours, too? DRI NG Driving, under the able leadership ot Mr. Andrew Harris, has become a very popular course for- Central's seniors. The members of this class meet twice a week for lectures and movies on the fundamentals of driving, and twice a week for actual prac- tice in the driver-training car to develop safe road hab- its. Although driving seems comparatively easy, modern cars and. equipment have made it very complex, These intricacies are dis- cussed and cleared up during Mr. Harris's lecture periods. Even though developing driving skills is very .im- portant, the chief purpose of the driver- training course is to promote safe driving attitudes. Mr. Andrew Harris H0 C Central s home econon1ic's depart- ment, headed by Mrs. Lillian Perkins and Miss Elizabeth Stanford, offers a very complete homemaking program to both boys and girls. Home nursing, child care, etiquette, inter- ior decorating, and good grooming are taken up by both the boys' and girls' home- making departments. However, the boys concentrate more on cooking such things as pizza pies and spaghetti. The excellent equip- ment and leadership, combined with a group of really interested students Seatedg Mrs, Lillian Perkins, helps to make homemaking a popular 13 Subject. Standing: Miss Elizabeth Stanford. 3 5 il 1 3 5 4 1 It . ,l 1 1 1 l 1 4 v 4 4 i 1 4 l I 1 i 1 i . 1 l 1 1 1 i