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

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nf Present citizens of Central and future citizens of the world are dis- cussing the 1958 senatorial and local elections in their American govern- ment class. Realizing the importance of the right to vote, these seniors plan to utilize the information gath- ered in this class so that as adults they will not be blind voters. Seen here are seniors Carol Erhardt, Pat Dobecki, Mike Hurd, Bob Carpenter, Albert Walters, Bill Molnar, Dennis Kristowski and Dorothy Hobson. We learn world and social problem along fp, I 45 f A f' 1' -TK Lgg lf fl lp, X Z 1 , ' , ' f Q ut fig I W, if If 'X in I6 1 f l f f f Q Q! f' V CW Z fi if of I .- ,ff fl X! . fl? ' Nfl If rf.-ag f f ii C .i.:, , -ln Community Civics classes learn about the courts of our fair city. In this picture judge F. Kennedy Demp- sey explains the procedure of the laws to Werner Moh- ler, Linda Woodard, Kathy Ritzler, Dick Megyesi, Sandy Silverbrand, and Mike Syson. The ninth grade Com- munity Civics classes make similar visit to see the Mayor and other city officials to learn about the oper- ation of the city's governing bodies. 16

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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.

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Practice makes perfect is an old saying that is especially true for the hand. Playing at football games, sponsoring the pep band that plays at basketball games. and presenting the annual band concert are but three of the many activities that the band undertakes. Hard at work practicing are Barry Ritzler, Keith Merrill. Le- roy Houck, Anita Anthony. David Hempstead, and Barbara Harnisch. with subjects such a band and French , i t, gi LE ,i Miss Ceyak, one of Central's for- eign language teachers, has called three of her French IV students, Judy Winger, Ruth Grorud, and Louis Minnes, to the blackboard to put on the conjugation of the word, avoir. Along with the learning of the native language of France, the class studies the geography and location of the country and also learns much about the habits and customs of France.