Central High School - Interlude Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Noting the puzzled look on this freshman student's face, Mr. Harris explains to her one of the many tough problems encountered by the members of his Algebra I class. Alge- bra, the branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and letters, imag- inary and red numbers, negative and positive numbers, has introduced many 9th graders to Centra1's excel- lent math department. ln,- g .1 Teachers guide us fhraugll Analytic geometry deals with various kinds of equa- tions and their graphs. The first equation is the equa- tion of the straight line graphed on the get of axes, The second equation is the equation of the circle. Here we see John Lamberson explaining to Gene Anderson, Tom Yarger, and Tom Joyce. the algebraic process for finding the exact points where the line crosses the circle. f' Q5 tbl' FN Q MA U., 0 t rg is SU, M13 V., The inadequacy of advanced high school math and science courses in the United States has received much publicity by newspapers in the repercussions of the Sputnicks and Jupiter rockets. Too many people outside the school system seem to think that the high schools in the United States are lacking in their training of the people who will lead our country in the discoveries of newer and better scientific devel- opmentsg and. that we will fall behind the Rus- sians in the race of technical advancements. Highly advanced courses in math and science are offered at Central. Courses such as calculus, solid geometry, analytical geometry, trigono- metry and college algebra are available to those students who wish to acquire knowledge in these subjects. Not only is the actual knowledge gained in these classes of a great value, but also the ability that the student develops in indivi-

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K 'fig J' f.- ,..,,,, lf' Using different color schemes. ar- ranging furniture. and learning com- plimentary and contrasting colors are just a few things done in interior decorating class. Nlany girls take this course in order that they might be more original in planning their future homes. One of the many projects is that of constructing a room and using the correct colors and arrangement of furniture in it. Admiring one of the rooms are Claire Scott and Car- olyn Jayo. m home a well as in professianal warld U fs Painting with crayons may sound strange, but it is often done at Central. A new addition to the art room is an encaustic palette which melts crayons and makes usable as paint If a mistake is made in this process, a blowtorch is used to melt the mistake and then it is corrected. Using this device is Peggy Johnson, who is painting a still life picture. te . kwa .gT SSS- Xsgg XS x ' of ' x f Q . 4 . i , 4 2 i ' xi ff . ., .Oil tx 1' 5 I - .- XJ A course which is of special interest to many girls at Central is that of fashion designing. This class is taken by some girls in order to give them experience for their future occupation but others take the course because fashions and drawing interest them. A few girls who are pursuing this course are Ginny Wilk, and Sharon Blume, who are making sketches of Sharon Dunham.

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'Si be Even though the subject of physics may seem difficult to many of us, these five students-who are pursuing this course appear to know what they are doing. In the front row, Alice Mull, Bob Carpenter, and Bob Parko are devoting their attention to this measuring device, while behind them Phil Horton and Dennis Harden are being kept busy learning about the if..- uses of the friction instrument. muthematics,science,and business courses ev'-31 'Q-52 sz wL7'+Np1+ 5' X dual reasoning and thinking. They are taught systematic methods of calculation which often deal with imaginary objects, but more impor- tant, they are taught the application of these methods which will be of some use to them out- side of class. In the science department something new has been added. Besides the physics, chemistry, and biology courses, a science seminar has been es- tablished in which students are given an oppor- tunity to explore the many and varied fields of science. In this special class, they participate in activities which include tours of local establish- ments which make use of scientific principles, books and pamphlets from various sources, and demonstrations and lectures. It is obvious that at Central the technical courses which so many people seem to feel all high schools lack are available. ,,,-., A rl WB- .,,,,v +4 114-ef -11 - ' T55 in .. ,f - ,wffglq . V4 sf-12, in J? ff' ' ,fi . 4 , The students in this picture appear to be diligently studying in their Business Law class. This course is the study of the rules and regulations of our city govern- ment and it is one of the many courses which is re- quired for the oliice practice program. A complete understanding of our laws is essential since we have to meet and contend with them every day.