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

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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

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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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Gentian Sprechen Sie Deutscli? German is one of the most fascinating lan¬ guage studies offered here at Central. The stu¬ dents first learn the voca¬ bulary, pronounciations, and fundamental rules. Secondly they acquire a more complete under¬ standing of the language by studying the geogra¬ phy, customs, industries, and politics of Germany. German magazines and books compliment the language study and make it more interesting. Re¬ search in the country’s art and music round out the course. Page 14 Time is being discussed in German by D. Herman while others in the class are “marking it.”