Central High School - Cog N Pen Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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CHEMICAL On March 25th the New Jersey Science Teachers’ Association held a meeting at which Edwin T. Slos- son, Editor of Creative Chemistry delivered a talk on “Chemistry in Everyday Life,” and showed con- clusively the close relation of science to our daily life. He stated that it took the Great War to rouse the people to the power and importance of Chemistry. It was a war of chemists against chemists in the making of nitrate explosives and diabolical poison gases. Now the chemists of all countries turn to the more impor- tant task of contributing to the national health and prosperity. Mr. Slosson continued, showing how Nitrogen used for destructive purposes during the war was made for creative purposes. For example: a ton of wheat takes away from the soil 20 pounds of Nitrogen, 18 pounds of phosphoric acid and 12 pounds of potassium, therefore if the farmer does not restore to the soil these substances every year he is drawing upon his capital. The farmers of the United States now begin to realize the value of fertilizers, NOTES but even now use 28 pounds of fertilizer per acre while European farmers use 200 pounds per acre. Chemists of the United States carrying on their re- search are making from corn hundreds of useful prod- ucis, from salad oil on our tables to the “Rubber Tips” on our pencils. The chemists have added ten dollars to the value of every bale of cotton by ex- tracting oil from the seed which used to be thrown away. The smoke from coke ovens is now being saved, and out of this smoke is obtained Ammonia and coal tar, from which dyes are obtained. Dr. Slosson continued his address along these same lines showing the importance of chemistry in the manufacture of Calcium Carbide from which acety- lene gas is made. Also the relation of chemistry to the Celluloid, Rubber, Baking, Dyeing Industries and the manufacture of iron and steel, preparation of medicines, foods, and the manufacture of matches. BERNARD KNIBERY. CENTRAL AN Students of Central are continually branching out into new fields. In line with the Bureau of Chari- ties’ appeal for funds to help the destitute of our city, fifty energetic pupils assisted the Bureau in their worth-wile campaign. Circulars, describing the conditions existing in the AID TO CHARITY city, and asking the parents for financial aid, were folded and inserted in envelopes by the students. As a result, more families were reached, and a much larger sum for the humane campaign was realized. The students are to be congratulated for their timely assistance. MISS JULIA TIMER Another Centralite has scored a victory! Miss Timer, a Central graduate, has won fame through her chaiming voice. It seems that if prominence is to be acquired at all, it is surely done so by a Centralite. Miss Julia Timer has been coached by a noted instruc- tor, and made her first musical debut, Thursday eve- ning, April 27th, at the Wallace Hall. Because of her equisite voice, and popularity thru her connections with the Newark schools, a large audience greeted her first public appearance. We extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Timer, wishing her a prosperous future. THINK, THINK, THINK By RAE GRACE STEINLAUF And the Organ Fund will swell, And reach its goal some day, And well requited you will be For helping the fund on its way. Think, think, think, What a great school Central is! And I would that you all might realize The joy one may find in it. Hurrah for the Centralite, Who dances with the opposite sex, Hurrah for the blushing boy Who cares not for fifteen cents. Think, think, think, At the depths of thy heart, O friend, For the grand good times in Central missed Will never be yours to the end.

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CENTRALITES ASSIST IN NEAR EASI DRIVE [he collection taken in the school for the Nea East Relief Drive, on April 28, Close to students for the worthy cause. Under the direction of Louis Goldman and Oscar Lasser, assisted ably by Frank Malkin and Michael Fronczak, the contributions were collected and neatly was a success. ,200 cans of food were contributed by the drive v Lilli packed. The bookkeeping end of the taken by Gladys Belfatto Mitchell, who assisted very ably. care of and [he true Central spirit was shown throughout drive and it is no doubt that their generositv will heartilv apprec lated. A GENEROUS DECISION Mr. Coleman's Room, has $4.50 to the Organ Fund. behind the gift. 308 A. M., [here is a little storv given This room, like the rest, gave the ANNIVERSARY PIVOT a complimentary ad. an unintentional oversight, the ad was left out. | hrough The PivoT then offered to run it double size in the March PivoT; but as it could not be inserted to suit the room, the monev was ordered refunded. [hree Hundred and Eight now had $4.50, a a big, overgrown grouch. [hey decided to dispo How should they do One plan was to treat themselves to forty-five Eskin pies. Another was to give the money to the Org Fund. Generosity prevailed over of both simultaneously. selfishness, a [hey had a grievance; but Il made it an opportunity. Schoo! spirit was bigger th Hurrah, for 308 A. M.! banished grouch. spite. CONVENTION MEMBERS VISTI CENTRAL Several hundred members of the National Physi- cal ‘Training Association were guests of the school on Thursday, April 20. They visited the various departments of the school and took particular notice of the gymnastic work during the morning. On Friday, April 21, a mammoth convention was All the Newark high schools and several grammar schools participated, and held at the Newark Armory. a very pleasing exhibition was given. Central in ps ticular, showed up very well, the boys efforts rece mg much applause, and the weaker sex giving a grat fully executed dance. Mr. Anderson was complimented on his syste of teaching by the members who visited the scho We were very glad to have the opportunity of ‘sho ing off’ our wares, especially as they received fay able comment by professional men. RADIO CLUB ‘The Radio Club, not to be outdone by the sudden interest in wireless telephonv, has branched out for itself. A set, that will probably be as good as any possessed by a school, is being constructed by the members. The Barringer High School Radio Club has sug- gested holding debates by means of this wonderful in- vention. Seeing the novelty and practibility of the idea, the boys have fallen in line with zeal and zest. ACTIVITIES So far a vaccuum tube detector and a regenerat set are almost finished. An amplifier for th eaud torium is to be made that will enable the entire scha to “listen in” on the various concerts. The club, under the guidance of Mr. Voegeli faculty advisor, visited W. J. Z., which is the œ name for the Westinghouse plant. They were treat to an instructive and interesting lecture on the oper tion of the broadcasting station and expect to revi it in the near future. GIRL’S SERVICE CLUB The Girl’s Service Club, though already among the most noted of our clubs, is rapidly progressing. The girls are planning a theatre party for the bene- fit cf members only. But not wishing to restrict en- joyments merely to themselves, they are to hold a 1C social in the near future. The officers at present a re: President, Christi: Manderson; Vice-President, Florence Green; Secr tarv, Dorothv Hilfman; Treasurer, Sophie Gelbonċ G. O. Delegate, Helen Straussberg. — 18

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- NO PROSPECTIVE STENOGRAPHERS IES- IKANG LL OS s AND P'YYPISTSI Do you realize how much depends upon the posi- tion you assume while taking shorthand notes or while sitting at the typewriter? A slouches in either case not only does not do his work right, but ruins his health at the same time. Perhaps yo: have never realized how a slouchy position affects the health. Primarily, the spine is affected because the body is not upright and is thrown forward in an unustural position. Because of this position, the or- gans are not allowed to function properly, and the general health is affected. stenographer who But other aspects must be noted in regard to the position of the stenographer. First of all, no em- ployer will tolerate staying in an office for eight hours lay with a person who sits and walks unbecoming- a Gi ly. He has a right to demand that his employees not 1 work as it should be done, but that they should look well also. An incorrect position in both standing and sitting detracts greatly from the personal appearance of the stenographer. No matter how well-made or good-looking his clothes are, the man with stooped shoulders and slouchv walk never looks well. How different is the man with erect shoulders, good health and good appearance! He gives a good impression at first sight—shows signs of He is the one who only do their inte:ligence and self-confidence. succeeds in life. in conclusion, it must be remembered that in order to succeed in the business world, the stenographer or typist should take good care of his health, keep good hours, and eat nourishing food. SARAH MICHAELS MRS. POLAND VISITS STENOGRAPHY GIRLS On the afternoon of March 15 the 4A Stenog- raphy girls assembled in Room 109 to listen to a talk by the Dean of High School girls. Mrs. Poland touched upon many things and her remarks were both interesting and instructive. She began her talk by quoting the following para- graph which occurred in an advertisement in the New York Times:' “We have commissions from dozens of well known firms—to bring to their attention young women whose personality, education and general business attitude are distinctly above the grade of the all too numerous dolled-up, scatter- brained, gum-chewing variety.” She then proceeded to comment upon the last three points, drawing therefrom many lessons of value to the prospective stenographer. We are glad to note that there are few of this type of girl in Central. CENTRALITES AT NORMAL SCHOOL Emily Prach of Room 411, a 4A Stenography pupil, submitted the following report of Mr. Wiener’s remarks in Assembly April 17. “In the September class of the Newark Normal School there were forty-six pupils from Central High School; forty-five from the commercial course and one from the general course. Forty passed every sub- ject successfully. Three of the six who did not pass failed in penmanship, which means that they must 20 eitner do extra work or take the subject over. Two others failed in art, and they did not take art at Cen- tral High School. One other also failed in penman- ship; this one, a girl, was from the general course. It is interesting to note that of the forty-six, forty Central High School pupils actually passed the term's work successfully. It should have been forty-six out of forty-six. Strangely enough, the pupils who did not pass were the pupils that were partially carried on by request.”