Centennial High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Ellicott City, MD)

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Business Booms W-...J Business was booming in the Business Department as nearly one-third of Centennial's student body was active in the program. It offered a variety of courses, not only for students considering a career in business, but also for those interested in learning business skills. The numerous courses included Typing I and II, Ac- counting, Shorthand I, Office Practice fgeneral office proceduresl, Business Lawf Economics Cconsumer rights and how to enter into a contractj, Business Math, and Shorthand IIfTyping II. The major objective of this department was to help students develop the ability to think for themselves and provide them with valuable office skills for a promising future. The tremendous growth of the business de- partment, according to Mrs. Barbara Redinger, de- partment head, was what made it unique among other schools in the county. It would continue to grow as more students became aware of the need for business skills in their futures. ABOVE: Under the direction of Mrs. Arnold, Frank Fcnnell and Chet Weinbaum practice their basic typing skills. ABOVE, RIGHT' The Business Department: Barbara Redingcr, Marie Simmons, Linda Arnold, RIGHT? Colette Karukas applies her business skills as she transcribes her report. 46 Business Department

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The Bands Play On Since Centennial's opening, the Instrumental Music De- partment not only increased in size but also perfected its music. The students worked hard to produce enjoyable concerts and assemblies throughout the year. Directed by Mr. Donald Cohen, the students worked on developing their skills and learning to ap- preciate the music they played. Mr. Cohen taught sectionals, gifted and talented, and orchestra classes during the school day. Afterschool activities included the jazz ensemble and the stu- dent-organized pep band. Four members of the band were chosen for the All-State Band. This was a great achievement, especially for a second-year school. The band also achieved a One rating at the County Band Festival. Mr. Cohen felt that the stu- dents went out of his class with a greater understanding and lap- preciation of music. He hoped that many would continue with their musical education and was pleased with the high quality the bands achieved. 4 l Music Department 45

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M 4 5 ya viii ii i .. ., ..-Q Artistic Ability Is Developed The provocative displays of the school showcases and bulletin boards were created by students in the Art Department ' ' and Art Service -Club as part of their art experience. The three courses offered by Ms. Joan Gaither were Art l, Art 2, and the two- hour Honors Art in which students ex- plored areas of their interest, such as painting, drawing,and pottery. Although many tookiart as a creative diversion, some identified art as their major career focus. ' A welcome innovation for the year was an individualized program where the stu- dents worked at their own pace. The year's goals to produce quality work were .2- A , .rf- , fe-ff -W reached, according to Ms. Gaither. ku, A - ax. ' '-'W '-yon. 4 X f ,, rf: -51 -A f . sf .X RSX N we ,far ABOVE, LEFT' Ms. Gaither points out relationships between the two still-life sub- jects to Debbie Marthinuss. ABOVE: De- partment chairperson .loan Gaither dem- onstrates a method in working with plaster. LEFT? Robyn Warren. applies a basecoat to a large oil canvas during Advanced Art. ,f Art Department 47