Central High School - El Centro Yearbook (Fresno, CA)

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Agriculture Mr Ray Austin, Mr. Harold Schaad Ag Trams Tomorrow's Farmers Mr. Austin and Mr. Schaad head the ag- riculture department. They are in charge of one of the most prominent vocational subiects at Central. Many boys in this region are primarily interested in agriculture because of their par- ents' background. Since farming is the main occupation, Central boys, too, are making this their goal. Many opportunities are offered for agri- culture and agriculture mechanics. A new building was in use for the first time. lt was built especially for the agriculture depart- ment. Mr. Austin and Jessie Courtney are busy at work drilling. 30-

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Mr. Schmidt, German teacher Round your lips, and roll your tongue. These are familiar phrases heard from the Spanish and the German classes. Those stu- dents wishing to enroll in a college might be required to have two years of a foreign lan- guage. Central provides Spanish and German. Heading the Spanish department is Mrs. Richardson. She teaches first year and also second year. Her students range from fresh- men to seniors. Mr. Schmidt has the German classes. He, Mrs. Richardson, Spanish teacher Foreign Languages too, teaches the first and the second years. This is the second year this foreign langauge has been offered. Mr. Schmidt is trying to help his students with the problem Mrs. Richardson explains a point to her class

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V .'gw2W' s - .. si? . .. Ap.u.w..fiw-10 W7 ., . Social Science classes learn the importance of safe drivin it 9- Mr. Warren, Driver Training Teacher Driver Training ls Helpful To All Students The first qualification for drivers training is to complete driver education with a passing grade. The instructors of drivers training are Mr, Strate and Mr. Warren. They show the students the proper way to handle an automobile, including braking, shifting, and courtesy. They leave school to prac- tice their driving on the highways. So far they have had no trouble with the highway patrol. When the student has passed the course successfully, he receives a certificate. This certificate will enable him to get his automo- bile insurance at a lower rate. Driver Training is good instruction for the student because he learns to appreciate good driving. Also, he learns the correct way of driving so that he is less likely to have an accident. Most of the students have taken this course, but those who haven't have missed something very educational. Mr Strate, driver training teacher, and his student Robert Zaragosa get ready for another lesson.