Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Relates Past and Present Worlds Don Grensing American History Barbara Hess American History American Government Denzil Nelson Department Head American Government Tom Walter man American Government World History You arc there by way of films presented by Mr. Don Grensing in his American history classes.

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Social Studie: Looking over the stock fluctuations during economics class are seniors Patsy Randell, Jim Paul, and Jon Miller. CHS students have the opportunity to study past and present events of the world and the social aspects of man, through the many social studies offered. Required to take two semesters of American history in their junior year, students acquire a sound back- ground of America. Individual research is done, and reports are written to instill better understanding. News notebooks submitted by students in American government help prepare future citizens. The subject is a one-semester course required for seniors. The remaining semester must be filled by economics or sociology. Elective subjects include psychology; world, ancient, modern, and medieval history; and world cultures. Projects and reports in all of the courses make text- book studying more rewarding. World cultures stu- dents are allowed to choose what phase of China or India they would like to study. Clip, snip, and paste could be the motto of government students. Here Plo Barnett begins to compile her notebook. Robert Ballard Sociology Ted Curtis A meric an History Harriet Ebeling Ancient History American History Vera Eulers Modern History World Cultures William I-'reese American History

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Culture Instilled ir Bill Henderson concentrates on the ancient craft of pottery as he shapes a new piece of clay on the potter's wheel. For those who have responded to that urge to pick up a brush and paint or sit down and plunk out a melody on an instrument, Central’s fine arts depart- ment offers a wide range of culture-skill subjects. Art students arc taught appreciation and techniques of good art. Painting, drawing, and pottery — baked in the new kiln — are on display throughout the building in classrooms, halls, and offices. Musicians are trained through vocal groups, private lessons, band, and orchestra. All gain valuable experi- ence by participating in the various concerts and by competing in the All-State Music Festival and the State High School Music Contest, both in which Central traditionally takes high honors. Musical talents are displayed to the public at the Pops Concert, the Messiah, Variety Show, and the Spring Concert, which is part of the annual Fine Arts Festival at Central. To appreciate and understand culture is the basic purpose of all the courses offered. With this goal, it is hoped that students will derive more pleasure from such activities now and in future years. Mii-ton Anderson Vocal Music Softer, please, asks Mr. Forrest Mortiboy, conductor of Central's highly regarded band. Such practices as this were essential for the success of the group's various performances during the school year — 'Pops,' Christmas, and Spring Concerts — as well as half-time and pep aud sessions. Robert Bates Instrumental Music