Centerville High School - Black Diamond Yearbook (Centerville, IA)

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Shops Ice Nelson General Shop Radio and Electricity Mechanical Drawing Home Econonucs Secretary Ethel Linden Hornamalcing, FHA Freshman Sponsor for all the girls. The homemalcing department assisted in the sewing of these uniforms. Small groups receive invita- tions from civic groups to entertain, and winter and spring concerts are given to the public by both the Glee Club and Mixed Choir. Participation in music groups is not only fun, but gives the musicians poise and selffconfidence. An outstanding record has been accumulated during the past years through music contests. Both small and large groups have come home with more than their share of first-class ratings with much time and effort well-spent. Evidence of the fine talent in our art department has been on display numerous times during the year in the trophy cases. The art department has been more than willing to assist other departments with posters for their use. Rewards for their effort are gained through such or' ganizations as the Latham Foundation. The vocational-minded C.H.S.-er is offered many out- standing shcp courses. Students may display their talents in beginning and advanced woodworking. The drama department is supplied with various props through the boys' skill, Appreciative girl friends are presented with jewelry chests made in this class, and mothers with lamps, tables, desks, and other items. Across from Mr. Lorenzen's wcodworking classes is Ioe Nelson's domain, the manual training and mechanical drawing room. This department offers a two-year course in the art of drawing blueprints. Centerville l-ligh's many rural pupils find a complete . vocational agriculture course available. Many are active members of the Future Farmers of America Club. Each year the vocational agriculture studens have many worth- while projects. Counterpart of the FFA is the girls' organization, Fu' ture I-lomemakers of America. Our chapter of FHA has been well-represented at district and state meets and con- ducts a complete year-round program. Benefits received from home economics classes are many. Dresses, pajamas, blouses, skirts, and other projects have been on display in the trophy case and in the down- town show windows. A form of special education has given handicapped students in the Centerville schools a new ray of hope. Lesser problems of hearing and sight have been disclosed and lightened their burdens enabling them to assume o normal role among the students enrolled in CHS. Yes, CHS has certainly provided an outstanding group of teachers to direct the minds of the future citizens of our Page Eleven Robert Dean Vocational Agriculture R0b0l'f LOYBHZSB FFA, Sophomore Sponsor Manual Training, Pepperettes Sophomore Sponsor .ii 4 , ,f. ,Qty ,K ,ll- tl' Q1 if fill BLACK IAMOND 1953 FACULTY Alma Cushing Secretary to Superintendent town and the other communities in which they may choose to settle. The faculty is very ably headed by C. L. Greger- sen in his first year as principal. Mr. Fannon as superin- tendent of all Centerville schools gives us a great share of his time at CHS. His many years of experience in the local schools is reflected in the wise counsel that he has given. The senator confers with the president. fSenator West confers with President of Teachers' Federation, loe Nelson.J '

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ir f M ,N , be .J.' A limi: 5. Jim Buell ii-.rck Ealing A COGCU PhYSiCC11 Ed'-1CGtiOn Coach, Physical Education Pepperettes i il L.. 'Ep l Bili McCabe- V Marilyn Bradley Mr. llrrrt, Mrs. Austin, and Mrs, Stewart at the annual tea Served by Atmel? ilfsgrvlsor Physmql ggpu5gx??t2,'S Csdstes thrr ladies to the faculty. pn-ptirinfj for rrollcigrv will find English Vll and Vfll offered to thrfrn. This course includes styles and works of the Eng- lish writers. Latin can hr- a very lively subrect. Translation oi the textbooks many stories enables the pupils to go back through the centuries to Caesars reign. The second year Latin students' f-iornrrn banquet, a traditionally novel affair, is held vorrrplrfte with willing first-year student slaves, and :rn alvurrdrirrwfl of wine tgrcrpe pop in disguisei. This fes- tivity is hrvlfl on the ldes of March, the time .if Caesars tragir- death. Wfvllf-criiirirareri laborrrtories enable many students io dribble in the mysteries of tho sciences. Physics broadens onrfs understanding of the laws of nature and might well lm thru beginning of fr career in a laboratory, which is be- r-orning more of an essentiality in our country day by day. Students interested in careers in medicine, nursing, forestry, and surrh similar occupations will find a course rrvtiilrilmlo in the science of plants and animals, biology. Microscopes help to give students an understanding of the living things in their midst, One of thc- farnous three Hs mathematics, is empha- sized arrvritly in C. ll. S. Gerroral Math, Business Math, Algebra l, ll, fll, lV, and V: Geometry l and ll: Solid Griornetry, and 'llrigonornotry are offered. Mr. Hart, in his first your of teaching world history, rnrrkf-s the study ot all sortiorrs of the globe both interesting Don Gunderson Dgnqldggn Vocal Music BQ-nd Music Supervisor Athletics and educational. Text books. library books, filmstrips, and records are some of his tools of knowledge. Mr. lohnson continues to make the history of our own United States, American history, a source of enjoyment to his classes. Brand new textbooks, along with entertaining movies, slides and film strips, aid him in his task. The secrets of the universe are at the pupil's fingertips through the medium of general science. All C. H. S. -ers are required to attend physical educa- tion classes each day unless excused. Simple exercises to more complicated games, along with dancing, tumbling, and intra-mural tournaments, formulate a Well-rounded program. And l'm sure none of us will ever forget the aching muscles after the endurance tests . Centerville teams vie with other schools in our South- Central conference in the competitive sports of football, basketball, track, and golf. Although the records or the Big Reds and Redettes have-n't been so impressive this year, theyre hoping to follow in the footsteps of C. l-l. S. teams of the past and participate in state competition. The athletic department provides the underclass athletes with competition with evenly-matched teams from other schools. Extra-curricular music is equally emphasized with vocal and instrumental organizations providing opportuni- ties for student participation-both solo artists, and mass production. The vocal department has added snappy royal blue jumpers and white long-sleeved blouses as uniforms Music-Art Frank Minckler Lillian Shanks Assistant Band Director Art

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