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

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we LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT FIRST ROW: Mrs. Edna G. Hinds, Mrs. Ruth A. Lowe, Miss Rera B. Taylor. SECOND ROW: Mr. J. Richard Harfigan, Mrs. Gina Moore, Mr. John R. Lannon. ABSENT: Miss Loretta Murphy. For students who would like to visit far- away places, Central High offers a foreign language program which is very adequate. Under the direction of Miss Loretta Mur- phy, three years of French and two years of Spanish are taught. Both follow the same pattern. As it is necessary to speak these for- eign languages fluently, conversations are held, and plays are staged. At various times throughout the school year the students learn French or Spanish folk-songs and Christmas Carols. To understand why certain conditions exist in the respective countries, the histories and the geographies are studied by means of maps, outside reading, and elementary history books. During the hrst year, the student is introduced to the grammar of his subject and the pronunciation of the langauge. In the sec- ond and third years, the main concentration is given to oral reading of French or Spanish books. Dictations are read in class so that the student may recognize spoken French or Spanish. Latin is one of the.most valuable subjects a student can take. It provides him with a Hrm foundation of any foreign language and also with English. Furthermore, through studying Latin, a student learns how to ex- press himself well. Knowledge of this lan- guage is accomplished while reading about Caesar and Cicero, and while studying the grammar.

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Central students gorge themselves on a filling meal Are you one of the many who frequent our school cafeteria? Those who are know that the fine staff makes up tempting lunches for the students who wish to buy their lunch. lf you ever forget your lunch-stop in for sandwiches, salads, or a hot plate, which are sold at very reasonable prices. Many students also benefit by using the cafeteria as a noon study hall, while others prefer to use it to sit and converse with friends. The one place at Central everyone appreciates is our cafeteria. Have you ever wondered who diligently keeps our school spotless? Ever wondered who daily sweeps the floors after careless students who drop paper? All the credit must go to one group-our custodians. They do everything for us, from filling inkwells and filing locks off lockers that wonft open, to mowing the lawn and keeping the grounds picked up. Early in the morning they come to open the school doors and get the building heated. This friendly group also takes care of our scattered belongings such as boots, books, coats, hats, scarves, and jewelry. Many thanks are in order for the eflicient custodians who help to make our building a pleasant place. CAFETERIA CUSTUDIANS s 'X K. x ,IV ft 1 1 Y x