Central Catholic High School - Centripetal Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Public Speaking Poise With Performance Mrs. Weiher explains speech fundamentals to R. Fabos and P. Pieczynski. While speech is natural, its exercise de¬ pends upon special training. This is the pri¬ mary purpose of public speaking. The skill in making yourself understood, to convey your ideas intelligently, and to listen atten¬ tively are developed in this class. Speeches, debates, and panel discussions are a few of the methods used to attain this necessary art of speaking. In timed speeches students present their ideas on various subjects to their classmates. Formal and informal debates and panel discussions are necessary for the development and stimula¬ tion of the mind. Poise, self possession and the ability to express one’s thoughts correctly before others are some of the enviable benefits which are carried through to the student’s outside activities. Some of the outside activities where the student demonstrates his obtained knowledge are the Senior Class Play, the Glee Club, and the C.Y.O Oratorical Contest. This year in the diocesan Oratorical con¬ test, seniors Ann Bartko and Tom Szyperski placed first in their respective divisions. Page 12

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Religion Goal and Guide B. Carney, J. White, F. David, J. Wiesolek know Father T. Beauregard will not call on them Through the four year Religion course here at Central, the students learn the art of loving God more fully. This knowledge is provided so that they might better love and serve Him. The freshman year is dedicated to the Creative Love of God the Father; the sopho¬ more year to the Redeeming Love of God the Son; and the junior year to the Sanctifying Love of God the Holy Ghost. The senior year is dedicated mainly to vocations, thus pre¬ paring the graduates for a happy life through the graces of God. Page 11

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English Learning The Language J. Dugan shows Sr. Mary Austin the object of the sentence as K. Dombrowski, S. Kruzel look on. The key notes of this major subject are knowledge, improvement, and appreciation. Emphasis is placed on the study and value of classical literature as well as the applica¬ tion of correct oral English and composition. Learning our language may sound ele¬ mentary to you. However, English, one of the most difficult languages, is a compulsory subject here at Central. The ability of being able to communicate correctly with one another is of vital importance. Our curriculum covers all aspects of functional English. Grammar is emphasized in the freshman and sophomore years. The research essay is one of the major require¬ ments of the juniors. The seniors have the opportunity of taking English Literature, English Composition, Journalism or Public Speaking. By the end of their four years, the stu¬ dents have achieved a deeper appreciation of classical literature and a greater under¬ standing of our native language. Page 13