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

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Mrs. Edna Mc Davitt SECRETARIES There are nine school secretaries on the staff of Central High. Mr. Springman's private secretary, Mrs. McDavitt, is in charge of the main ofiice along with Mrs. Herrick and Mrs. Hebbard. They type exams and transcripts and take care of the payrolls. Mrs. Houpis, who is the secretary to Mr. Marean, our senior counselor, makes appointments with parents and students, takes charge of the student staff and the large library of college catalogues found in' her oflice. Almost identical duties are performed by Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Niles, secretaries to our boys, and girls' sophomore and junior counselors. 'Miss Rodgers and Mrs. Driscoll have charge of the bookroom and all matters concerning moneyg and Miss Brown, Miss Keenan's secretary, has charge of all student attendance matters along with annual reports and registers for state aid. Miss Catherine A. Keenan Mrs. Nellie Cartwright Attendance Nurse FIRST ROW: Mrs, Mary Brown, Mrs. Florence Houpis, Mrs. Marjorie Hebbard, Mrs. Jennie Herrick. SECOND ROW: Miss Lela J. Rogers, Mrs. Dorothy E. Niles, Mrs. Genevieve Driscoll, Mrs. Wanda F. Chase. 8

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ART The Art Department of Central High is designed to meet the needs of all who are interested in art. Th courses are flexible enough to fit the student who is talented, as well as the one of average ability. General Art acquaints the student with many art materials and the great works of artists, past and present. The student's knowledge of the principles of design helps him in choosing his clothes and furnish- ings. There are specialized courses for those who plan a career in advertising, art teaching, costume design, or industrial design. All art students learn to work in a variety of mediums. Among these are water colors, poster paints, pastels, pen and ink, and oils. There are such crafts as modeling, carving, and stencil- ing. At Christmas time the students make decorations for their homes. Under the very able direction of Miss Grace Holcomb, Centralis Art Department is truly an important part of the school. Miss Elizabeth Stanford One of the most interesting, informative and worthwhile classes offered at Central is health, a one semester course required of all students in their junior or senior year. The lively classes in this subject are conducted by Miss Anna Bloom and Mr. Robert Baudendistel. In their classes, Central students acquire sufficient information to give them a lasting knowledge of what makes our body tick. They become acquainted with both the mental and physical structure and function of the human mind and body and how to care for it. Good grooming and healthful nutritional habits are also introduced into the course. Although every student must take this course, there are no regrets, for it enables the student who is aware of good health habits a chance to lead a much happier and more health- ful life. Miss Grace Holcomb HUME ECGNUMICS Hmmmm! What wonderful odors are emanating from the Central High home economics room? It is probably the girls experimenting with some appetizing dish or perhaps the boys trying their masculine hands at some culinary creation, such as pizza pie or spaghetti. Whatever it is, it is certain to be a success under the capable supervision of Miss Elizabeth Stanford, the home economics teacher. This course includes not only how to prepare meals, but also what to prepare, so as to make the meals wholesome and nutritious. Besides cooking, fundamentals of interior decorating, budget planning, child care, good grooming, and etiquette are on the agenda for future homemakers, and a wide variety of useful information is absorbed by the pupils. HEALTH Mr. Robert Boudendistel, Miss Anna J. Bloom 9