Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Secretaries of the future. Seated: Miss G. Scott, Mrs. 8. Thro. Standing: Miss H. Zanger, Mr. W. Nordby, Miss M. Turnquist. The competent office cleric and the private secretary of tomorrow look to Miss Zanger, Miss Turnquist. Miss Scott, Mrs. Thro, and Mr. Nordby. for guidance in acquiring the skills of typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. The commercial department equips the students of Central with an excellent background for office jobs in business concerns. Efficiency, speed, and accuracy are ever sought by the able business man or woman-to-be. To the student of math and science the brief forms of shorthand are more than vaguely reminiscent of childhood's scrawls. The debits, credits, liabilities, and assets learned in bookkeeping will no doubt aid he taxpayer of 1951. Perhaps the most difficult part of this course is the braintaxing study of proprietorship. The discovery system is soon abolished upon entering the modern typing class, and the base keys replace the old method. The frequent visits to comptometer schools by the A seniors further help to round out the education of the perfect secretary. Shorthand, bookkeeping, and typing are essentials that can be used even in vocations outside of the business world. Commercial and Physical t ducat ion For the more active members of our school, the physical education classes of Mrs. Mansfield. Miss Westerberg, Mr. Markley, and Mr. Weber may hold appeal. Throughout the year, many fields of physical endeavor are covered. The boys aren't the only ones capable of indulging in the supposedly masculine sports. During the fall, the girls devote many hours to baseball, both in school and out. During December the physical fitness tests are looked forward to with many a groan, and looked back on with even more. In addition to preparation and training for outdoor sports, the boys' gym classes stress physical fitness as much as do the girls. Many a future Charles Atlas has looked chagrined at the thought of rope climbing and the 8-count push-up. Looked upon with more favor, however, are track and basketball. Although sometimes as welcome as one of O. K. Kuenster's tests, it is well that our physical education is widely emphasized; for a perfect physical condition makes for a happy life. Mr. J. Markley, Min H. Weiterberg, Mr. E. Weber, Mr . D. Mansfield, Mr. W. Mitchell. The modern dance clan.

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language, edit, and dtu ic The finer arts of language, art. and music, are important parts of high school life. Spanish. Latin, and German are offered for those who wish to become adept linguists. The declensions and conjugations of nouns and verbs are perhaps the first objectives a Latin student must conquer. And those talcing Spanish find the subjunctive mode and irregular verbs equally difficult. The German student would say that case endings were the worst of any language hardships. Students are given opportunities for self-expression through art classes. They are not only taught the how of drawing and painting, but also the why' and where as well. Balance and sense of color and design are highly emphasized and developed. Sketching of inanimate objects, sports scenes, and fellow classmates is an ever welcome lesson. The art classes perform an invaluable service by furnishing Central with the many attractive posters seen around school. The music groups are enjoyed by many of the students: for glee club. band, and orchestra are the favorite subjects of many. This year Central has had the pleasant experience of hearing a large, excellent band or orchestra furnish music for our assemblies. The glee club has also entertained the school with many beautifully arranged programs. The music department during its auditorium programs provided everyone with a well-balanced fare of good music. These three more cultural sides of school life are definite advantages and additions to a well-rounded education. Without them, our progress would seem onesided. man students. Lower right: Mrs. B. Sandine, Mr. Joe Jung. Upper left: Miss E. Liskey. Miss E. Conway. Mrs. A. Drechsler. Upper right: The art department serving. Lower left: Frau Drechsler's Gor-

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 Mitch's mechanical drawing class. Mr. M. Happ, Mr. T. Cunningham. Mr. G. Lander, Mr. W. Machula. The industrial courses offered at Central are divided into two classes: drawing and shops. Architectural and mechanical drawing comprise the first group of industrial subjects; metal and woodworking, the latter group. The future machinists and metal artisans of Central learn the fine art of metalworking and the basic fundamentals of machine mechanics under Mr. Lander's careful supervision; while Mr. Hepp teaches and supervises the future tradesmen as they learn elementary and essential knowledge of woodworking. In the drawing classes, we find mechanical drawing being taught by Mr. Cunningham to his class of future engineers; and Mr. Mitchell instructing the would-be architects in architectural drawing. Most of the students who take these courses specialize either in woodworking, metal, or drawing; however, this is not necessarily the rule, as others take both drawing and shop courses. The industrial shops form another important link in the curriculum at Central. 3ndu tlial and Monte Economic For the members of our school who feel more at home in a domestic scene. Miss Legate and Miss Daniels endeavor to perfect our future cooks and seamstresses. In the cooking class, each girl is taught the nutritional value of various foods and endeavors to distinguish a vitamin from a carbohydrate. Well equipped kitchens are at the disposal of all students, and good use is made of them, as we can tell from the varied odors which reach us during the day. The only drawback is that the girls say they eat what they cook. Turning to the room occupied by sewing machines, one finds yards and yards of material being cut and fashioned by determined seamstresses. In apparently no time, a shapeless piece of goods becomes an attractive dress, suit, or other garment. Under Miss Legate's expert supervision, girls who are willing to learn are trained to become capable sewers. At open house and P.T.A. exhibits, the best work done is put out to be inspected by all who attend. The home economics classes are essential factors in preparing future homemakers for their role in community life. Mitt F. Legate. Mrt. D. Torgeton, Mitt H. Donielt. Do you really have to eat that?