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

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SITTING: Miss Barbara L. Hennessey, Miss Elizabeth A. Prior, Miss Mary Gillespie, Mr. Harvey Shriber. STANDING: Mr. John Lalley, Mr. Robert Sweeney. HISTURY DEPARTMENT History, a required subject at Central includes the study of both World and American History. A World History course is given to the students in tenth grade, which covers the beginnings of civilization from primitive man, and includes all of his developments and accomplishments. A study of the different countries of Europe, their beginnings and developments, is also made. The Dark Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the wars of European countries are some of the topics studied. At the end of the year, a regents examination is taken by the students. American History is studied in the junior year. This course is aimed at giving the students a better understanding of their country. The Colonial Period, the America Revolution, the Con- stitution of the United States, and our relations with other countries of the world, are only a few of the various topics studied. A school examination is given at the end of the year. In the first part of the senior year, students complete the study of American History. More emphasis is placed on events which have occurred during the last 50 years. Current events are also topics of discussion. A final review is made, and then the students take a two-year state regents examination. Nimbus ' founded .1800 - ' ' Accordin9 'O co The U.N- was from Uno I0

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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

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FIRST ROW: Mrs. Joan Moore, Miss Lela Wickham, Mrs. Elsie Coffman, Mlss Janet Feeney, Mrs. Dorothy Hamilton. SECOND ROW: Mr. Richard Horney, Miss Alice Lowry, Mr. John Guley, Miss Helen Murphy, Miss Mary Miller, Mrs. Frances Bochnak CUMMERCIAI. DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department supports a wide held of opportunities for those students who are interested in the business world. Miss Alice Lowry supervises this department. The commercial students have four various branches to select their courses from. These include Secretarial Practice, which differs from the others as it requires shorthand, Oiiice Practice, which is similar to Secretarial Practice, except shorthand is not required, Bookkeep- ing, which trains the pupil for office work, and General Business, which caters to those who have made no specific plans after graduation. Central High is very fortunate to have the valuable equipment with which the students can obtain the practice, essential in their careers. Some rooms are provided with calculators, add- ing machines, electric typewriters, dictaphones, and duplicating machines, while three rooms are completely furnished with typewriters. Not only the students who are looking forward to a business career benefit from the com- mercial course, but also the college-minded students. Central offers the regular typing course or else a special course for seniors. The student taking this receives no grade or credits but is aided in typing research papers, which are required in twelfth grade literature class. f 1 . Just k 1 press this buffon Hunt and peck ll