Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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MR. WILLIS ROSING Department Head Algebra Business Arithmetic Only great effort and diligent work makes a math student suc- cessful. If this picture is any indication, it appears as though Jon Miller, one of Mrs. Mary Hess’s geometry students, knows this secret, too! Although it is usually the students who are at the board working and the teacher in his seat watching, Mr. Willis Rosing reverses the method in explaining a difficult problem to his relaxing” algebra students. 23

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Only the bold and brave at CHS enroll in trigonometry, for each day they are confronted with complicated problems and formulas such as these. Mr. Harlan Goldsmith, instructor, and Gary Schneider try to make the going a little easier for Gail Anderson, the only girl in this trig class. Accu racy + Reason ing = Mathematics MRS. MARY HESS Algebra Geometry MR. JAMES BRUNNER Algebra Plane Geometry Coaching Present and future work usually requires the important tools of precision, accuracy, and logical thinking, all of which are formed through the mathe- matics courses. When each sophomore enters Central and chooses either Algebra I and II or plane geometry, he is assigned to a class composed of others of relatively the same ability. In algebra he learns the basic algebraic concepts, which may be mastered in the one-semester courses, Algebra III and IV. Plane geometry, necessary for these advanced algebra courses, stresses deductive reasoning and basic geometric principles. Advanced students study solid geometry and trigo- nometry through semester courses, while others may review arithmetic skills in business arithmetic. MR. HARLAN GOLDSMITH Algebra Trigonometry MR. THOMAS MURPHY Algebra Business Arithmetic Coaching MR. PAUL STILL Plane Geometry Coaching 22

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MR. JAMES FOX Department Head Physical Education Coaching These gym boys appear to be trying to prove the theory that all men are descendents of the monkey. In reality they are only enjoying some of the equipment provided them in the small gym. MR. EUGENE FISHER Physical Education Coaching Physical Skills Lead to Well-Being MISS MARJORIE HOLDERNESS Physical Education Coaching Intramurals MISS GENEIVE HINGST Physical Education Coaching Intramurals Although the academic department educates students’ minds, only through physical education are their bodies schooled. The stress of the boys’ classes centers around de- velopment of the body, while the girls are concerned more with promoting knowledge and skills. Preparing for the physical fitness tests gives the boys the physical skills and strength of body helpful for future good health and body condition. Female classes gain an under- standing of many sports and games —preparation for such popular life-time activities as swimming, table-tennis, volley- ball, and golf, all of which will be useful after graduation. For the first time, swimming was taught this year to all students for a nine week period. Not only will swimming pro- vide a healthful hobby for later years, but also the discipline learned may someday be necessary for saving a life. Through the physical skills taught only two times to the girls and three times to the boys per week for three high school years, the boys and girls of Central High School are prepared for future health and safety, as well as the enjoyment and appreciation of individual and team sports. 24