Central High School - Analecta Yearbook (Switz City, IN)

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atural Talents Developed by Art, Music The High School Art Department, under the direction of Mrs. McFarland, were busy in learning how to use different art supplies and ways in making the most out of them. Under her guidance they learned techniques in three dimensional sculpture and two dimensional picture drawing and painting. They also learned practical lettering and poster making. The band and orchestra compose the outstanding music department of Central. Both band and orches- tra go on many trips throughout the year participating in parades, concerts, and contests. They also enter- tain at many school events. Head sculptured by Calvin Neidigh draws the interest of ff-llowart student. Terry Royal. Band member. Becky Nlusselman. uses new practice room.

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Classes Learn Grammar, Build Word Power Gary York articulates expressively in English Class. Tape recorder is used by Larry Pletch to help his Spanish diction. The ability to communicate easily with people in speaking and writing is obtained through the study of English. ln his grammar courses the student learns to express his ideas in correct sentences and para- graphs. By studying selected literature, he can recog- nize good compositiong and in turn use it in his own writing. He will then learn to appreciate and under- stand good English in everyday life. Spanish III is offered to students wishing to con- tinue their study of Spanish cultures. Learning to speak and translate fluently in the foreign language was considered quite an accomplishment by many of the students. A tape recorder and earphones in the Spanish class improve student's pronunciation and vocabulary. By studying Spanish, students better understand the English vocabulary and grammar. Senior English students do research for group discussion. A rn rf Q

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Margaret Kramer and Carolyn Duncan take dictation in Shorthand. Sue Torr, assisted by Bill Haines, checks her Bookkeeping with the adding machine. Skills Acquired in Business Courses Preparing non-college bound students for a voca- tion and helping academic pupils is the goal of Cen- tral's business education courses. Students planning to enter the field of business can develop valuable skills in Typing, Bookkeeping, and Shorthand and learn business application of their knowledge. With Typing I and II being offered, students find typing a great help in writing themes and research papers. A knowledge of Bookkeeping is of the utmost importance in the business world of today. The student gains practical experience from working with practice sets and using the adding machine. Shorthand, a preparatory course for future sec- retaries, makes note taking easier and more efficient. Transcription teaches the pupil, interested in secre- tarial work, to write her shorthand notes in longhand. '- .Q nr ,..-- Speedtest is given by Mrs. Frey to Terry Coker in Typing ll Class.