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

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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.”

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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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TLE ; ATT — — STi ee a Prize Essay “Why I Like Stenography” ‘the Shorthand prize offered to 4B and 4A Sten- ography pupils for the best essay on “Why I Like Stenography,” has been awarded to Ruth Greenfield. Honorable mention was given to Lenore Mendel, Emily Prach, Mildred Taylor, Pauline Rakofsv and Rae Steinlauf who turned in excellent essays. [he winning essay follows: As far back as a hundred years ago it is found that business correspondence formed a very important part of the daily work of a commercial firm. ‘The work was usually executed by the head of the con- cern, and then copied by a clerk whose handwriting was far superior to that of the other workers in the office. A few firms had what was termed a corre- spondence clerk, whose duty it was to answer all let- ters for the concern, In this, the present era, we have the stenographer, who attends to all the work formerly done by the cor- respondence clerk, but where the clerk performed his task like a parrot repeats what is said, the stenog- rapher of today has a chance to display initiative and originality, her value being measured by the ability to think when thought and initiative are necessary. Her position demands that knoweldge and ability be present together with certain moral, mental, personal and physical qualities. This is one of the many rea- son; why I like stenography, or shorthand, as some people choose to call it. [he business world offers limitless opportunities to the stenographer whose work merits advancement. Everywhere the business man is seeking efficient and reliable workmen, and they are the ones who are quickly advanced in place and salary. The stenog- rapher is entrusted with the task of relieving her em- ployer of all possible detail work and of such minor executive matters as she can, so that the employer may be eble to devote all his time to the really big things of business. The stenographer who is able to do this work quickly and at the same time efficiently will rise from the ranks, as we would say. The stenographic profession offers great opportunities for bigger posi- tions. It puts the stenographer on the road to suc- A good shorthand writer is rewarded muni- ficently for her work. Of course, the remuneration alone is a good reason for liking stenography. Besides all these things, stenography sharpens the memory, and makes one more concise. It is a means to an end. lt makes one concentrate, think very quickly, teaches how to conserve mental energy, and how to put the mind away up into the forceful, highly It is really wonderful, because it gives one access to all kinds of knowledge. Without stenographers, the business world could t along very well; without them it could not turn out as much work, and so the stenographer is the most essential and most efficient part of the wheel. Are not all the aforementioned reasons enough cause to make one like stenography ? cess. creative plane. ge not BRONZE MEDALS Since last report the following pupils have been awarded bronze medals for speed and accuracy in typewriting: Byrdine Block. Rose Headley. Sophie Oppenheim. Mildred Redman. Rose Siegel. Henrieta Sommers. Ruth Wenberg. Sarah Michaels and Frank Young were awarded the fi fty-word bar. Before distributing the medals Mr. Wiener gave a brief talk in which he emphasized the fact that many bus iness men in this city prefer our graduates because of the superior training they receive, and urged pupils of stenographv and tvpewriting to continue these sub- jecis even if it means very hard work. NOTES WANTED: By this department specimens of printed or engraved letterheads to be used in a comparative study of artistic arrangement in letter display. Over sixty pupils showed keen interest im their work by subscribing to Pitman's Journal, the official magazine of the system of shorthand taught in this school. According to one very bright pupil the text used in 21 the evening school is “Izack Pippin Shorthand” Cen- tenary addition. Among those who were present at the Convention of the Eastern Commercial Teachers’ Association in Trenton during the Spring vacation were Mr. Telfer and Miss Allen of this department and Messrs. Mc- Millan, Heiges and Weeks.