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

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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.

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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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.fi I. First row, left to right, Lawrence Chiles, Leo Davis, Eddie Pedilla, Tino Calles, Ralph Villegas, Ruben Acuna, Robert Zaragoza, Nash Cobarrubias, Second row, Tommy Smith, George Norman, Ernest Perkins, Adam Rocha, James Lowe, Ronnie Rogers, Joe Torres, Manuel Salazar, Johnny Espinoza. l fb X 01 Ll t i The boys chorus is so interested in singing that they don't realize their picture is being taken. Music is basic interest. 'lDo, ra, me, fa, andthe boys' chorus learn to sing. A basic, fair voice is developed to a good, clear voice under Mr. Buller's care and guidance. An interest in music led the boys to ioin chorus. Along with enjoying the boys learned how to use the diaphragm correctly and they learned how to develop the falsetto. Their main performance was for the Christmas Pageant. The chorus practiced for weeks and they could be distincitively heard during 6th period. The performance revealed that practice makes perfect. Sit up straight, use your diaphragm and sing forward, Mr. Buller instructed Girls chorus in the fine art of singing. During eighth period the girls sang for entertainment and for learning. Their learning extended to cor- rect the use of their diaphrams and throats, listening for good harmony, and understand- ing the musical steps.