Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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With the secret ambition to run a greenhouse and with hobbies including gardening, fishing, and curling, MR. ROBERT GRADIN, congenial biology teacher, is a. lively conversationalist and an interest- ing subject. Not only does Mr. Gradin teach biology, but he advises the S. O. S. Club. Let 'er roll! . . . are the words of Mr. GEORGE HARDING that can be heard by his boys after final corrections have been made in the Devil's Pi. Mr. Harding instructs printing in four courses - first through fourth year. He also has the job of mechani- cal and business adviser of the Pi. MISS MARY HATHAWAY'S highly interest- ing American history classes are looked forward to by many students. Maps, American Observers, and his- torical pictures are always in evidence in Room 337. Miss Hathaway served this year on the raduation cap and gown, cheerleader, pep rally, and SAR com- mittees. MR. MAURICE HENNESSY, who teaches the freshmen general science, has been teaching school for thirty-one years. Mr. Hennessy, whose hobbies are fishing and hunting, is the faculty manager of the foot- ball team. Surprisingly enough, his secret ambition is to' be 6 feet 2 inches tall. Teaching newcomers at Central general science is MR. LEROY IACOBSEN. As Student Council adviser, he initiates and directs many of their activi- ties. Little pep talks to boost school spirit and to enlist the cooperation of students are associated with dynamic Mr. Iacobsen. A lover of outdoor life, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and gardening. First you take your dissecting 'knife and cut through here. Then . . These directions could be heard by the biology students in MR. R. IACOB- SON'S classes during a laboratory assignment. Mr. Jacobson, who heads the science department, served on the American Education Week committee this year. W 5 1 l l ,ii T I TQE asm: ES A hubbub of activity characterizes the journalism classes of MRS. BETTY IONES, for students are busy planning, gathering, and writing material for the lications the Devil's Pi and Echo Iournal- two pub ' ' -- - 'ism is offered both as class work for credit and ashan extra-curricular activity. Mrs. Iones also teac es Current Literature. ..11... .N

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153, The clatter of dishes, the whirl of an eggbeater, and the hum of sewing machines can be heard from MISS BERNICE CORNELIQS cooking and sewing classes. She offers courses in home management with such problems of everyday living as meal planning studied. Her classes consist of junior and senior girls with one group of domestic boys. Miss Cornell manages the school cafeteria. Another newcomer to Central this year is MR. MARVIN CROWLEY, who is in the Social Science Department. In addition to his classes, Mr. Crowley is active in the athletic program. He could frequently be found in the gymnasium or on the football field giving advicey for he coached the freshman football and basketball teams. The houselights are dimmed, the curtain rises, and the play begins . . . this action brings to mind MISS AGNES CURRIE. A favorite among the student body as well as the faculty, Miss Currie stimu- j lates enthusiasm in others for the numerous projects she undertakes. Aside from teaching dramatics, she j has tenth grade English classes. She served on sev- i eral extra-curricular committees. MISS MARY DAHLBERG is a welcomed addi- tion to Central Hi h School's faculty. She enjoys her job of teaching Ellnglish to sophomores and juniors. Miss Dahlberg commented, I find very interesting people in my classes, She could be found every Tuesday in the council room, for she was co-adviser of the student government group. Comment allez-vous? Ie vais bien, merci. This is part of a familiar conversation that is heard in MISS MARY ELLIOTT'S French class. Trans- lated it means How are you? I am fine, thank you. Miss Elliott's classes consist of English, Span- ish, and French. She told the students many interest- ing stories about her recent trip to England as an exchange teacher. Numbers, geometric forms, and more numbers . . . these are all found in the everyday work of MR. HORACE GLEW, teacher of mathematics and book- keeping at Central. Mr. Glew holds the position of school treasurer. He has charge of the book room, also. When asked about hobbies, he said that out- dooa sports appealed most to him. j 1 fu-fafffft

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Future homemakers of MISS LOIS KASMARK'S home economics classes have learned important fun- damentals in domestic science. Color, design, and line . . . all must be considered before attempting creations in sewing. Studying the contents of food, planning and cooking meals are undertaken in the foods course. Miss Kasmark has charge of ninth grade girls. MR. WILLIAM KELLER is the able director of the Orchestra and the String Ensemble. In addition to his duties at Central, Mr. Keller spends afternoons instructin the string sections of Superior State Col- lege and ifIcCaskill School orchestras. Mr. Keller is a skilled violinist who performed at the Parents' Night Reception and Christmas programs. Let's get on the ball! This advice could be heard by MR. JOHN KROCK'S students during the past year, as he encouraged them to carry out their work. Mr. Krock, a newcomer to Central, teaches mathematics and general metal shop. Aside from these classes, he is a member of the faculty finance com- mittee. MR. ROBERT LANE, teacher of social studies, has been teaching this subject for several years, but his secret ambition is to do research work. Counted among his enjoyable pastimes are woodworking. fish- ing, and reading. His interest in music . . . he enjoys singing . . . gives him much pleasure. Vlf you should wander into MISS ALICE LOMOE'S room during class hours, you would see a group of sophomore students diligently writing themes or learning their verbs and pronouns. Along with teaching sophomore English, she is dean of ninth and tenth grade girls and adviser to the Booster club. A familiar and well liked person at Central is MISS IRENE MCGILL. She is a member of the Social Science Department in which she teaches world history. Although she is busy teaching history, she is always willing to lend a hand at other activities. Among them is serving on the faculty finance com- mittee. All ri ht now . . . in the key of C. This is frequentl heard in MR. LOUIS MEIER'S music room. Mr. Meier directs the Iunior and Senior Choirs, the Triple Trio, and the Vocal Ensemble. His groups took part in two concerts, one at Christ- mas, he other in the spring. J'