Central High School - Cotton Boll Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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SEIENEE DEPARTMENT ln Science classes students learn fun- damental truths through observation, ex- ploration and experimentation. They also learn to use these truths as a basis for sound thinking and forming worthwhile opinions. Science education helps to instill a well-developed reasoning in the students. lt guides students toward good citizen- ship through emotional and intellectual development. R. G. BERRY B.A. Mississippi College MAY FLETCHER A.B. l JOHN H. BLACKWELL B.S. Mississippi State College Mississippi State College for Women KATHRY N HARRIS B.S. Millsaps College

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EEIHEIGN LANGUAGES IJEPAHEAAENE The Language Department of Central High School offers to the students courses in three languages, French, Latin, and Spanish. As there is no language require- ment for graduation from high school, all the courses are elective and may be pursued for one or two years with no less credit for the first if the second year is not elected. ln addition to literary, cultural, and scientific value, the study of the language, as well as their affiliated clubs, affords most students much pleasure and person- al satisfaction and enables one to meet the language entrance requirements of many colleges. ANNIE VERNON BRENT B.A. Mississippi College ISABEL JOHNSTON B.A. Millsaps College MRS. LUCILE C. CUNNINGHAM B.S., M.A. Texas Christian University MARIE ROSE TIZON B.S., A.B. Mississippi Southern University of Mississippi

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H. ll. l. E. The Central High School Junior R.O.- T.C. is the only unit ot its type in the state of Mississippi. The program is spon- sored by the department of the Army in close alliance with the principal and teachers of Central. For the past several years the unit has been designated as an Honor School by the Department of the Army because ot the high standards maintained. MAJ. STEPHEN B. Sgt. lst Class MORRISEY GLEN D. ANC-LIN P. M. S. CIT. Sgt, lst Class Sgt. lst Class Sgt. lst Class WALSH J. MlLLER GILBERT E. ROLLER CHARLES E. SPEARS The primary objectives of the R.O.T.C. unit is to lay the foundation for intelli- gent citizenship by teaching the principles ot leadership, respect for constituted au- thority, and habits of precision order- liness, courtesy, hygiene and deportment. Upon reaching this objective it has pre- pared its cadets to serve their country as members of the Armed Forces when and it they are called upon.