Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE TOP ROW-Marie Christopherson, Rockford College, A.B., English: Ellen Marie Clark, Chicago University, Michigan University, A. B., A. M., English: Jean Marie Boswell, Milwaukee-Downer College, Michigan University, A.B., English and Art: Elsa M. Dietrich, Olivet College, A. B., English: Grace Field, Kalamazoo College, Chicago University, A, B., A. M., English, Cathryn Lee, Alma College, A. B., English. MIDDLE ROW-Margaret Lone, Flint Junior College, Hillsdale College, A. B., English: Alma E. Matthewson, Southern California University, Utah University, A. B., B. S., English: Helen Miller, Olivet College, Michigan University, A. B., English: Bess D. Morrison, Michigan University, A. B., English: Virginia L. Roberson, Michigan University, A.B., Eng1LshgCelma J. Simonson,Michigan University,A.B., Englis . BOTTOM ROW-Lillian F. Weller, Kalamazoo College, A. B., English: Van F. Garrett, William and Mary College, Northwestern University, General Theological Seminary, Columbia University, A.B., A.M., Biblical Literature: Caroline R. Gambrill, Goncher College, Columbia University, Graduate School of Yale University, A. B., A.M., Biblical Literature, Helen Mutton, Hillsdale College, A. B., English. FRENCH RENCH is an elective subject offered to those students who have special aptitude and interest in language, and to those who need this subject as a requirement of certain college curriculums. The objectives of the course are both practical and cul- tural. Skill, discipline, information and enjoyment may be named as aims or values. French is a language very rich in vocabulary and construction. It owes its vogue to its incomparable masterpieces of French literature, the precision of its vocabulary and the clearness of its syntax. It is a simple. exact, clear language, the direct and elegant expression of thought. This has made French the preferred language in inter- national relations, in diplomacy, science and commerce. GERMAN ERMAN is again in favor. Prejudices aroused during the World War made any- thing smacking of German decidedly unpopular. As a result of this feeling, German was dropped from the Flint High School curriculum and all German texts discarded. Not until September. 1930, was the demand for the subject great enough to warrant its return. At that time a class was organized and the subject has become increasingly popular, especially among students pursuing scientific work. The objectives of the course are: To gain a knowledge of German grammar: to acquire an ability to read and speak simple German, and to appreciate German literature and German writers. Two years of this language are offered at present. Page 24

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INDUSTRUH.ARTS AND LANGUAGES TOP ROW-Charles Beldin, Alma College, Printing: R. H. Carpenter, Michigan State Normal College, Michigan University, A. B., Shop Mathematics, Faculty Director of Athletics: Harold Mumby, Western State Teachers College, B. S., Mechanical Drawing, Machine Shop: J. R. Short, Western State Teachers College, Flint Junior College, Michigan University, B. S., Machine Shop: Robert J. Starmer, Stout Institute, B. S., Woodworking: Osborn Stapert, Western State Teachers College, B. S., Mechanical Drawing, Woodshop. MIDDLE ROW-Adda Whaley Babcock, Albion College, Michigan University, A.B.,A.M., Latin: Helen Kellar, Milwaukee-Downer College, A.B., Latin: Henrietta Lewis, Wellesley College, Chicago University, A. B., Latin, Head of Latin Department of Junior and Senior High Schools: Mary Seymour. Michigan University, A.B., Latin: Thelma Beam, Alma College, Michigan University, A.B., Spanish: Florence Laley, Rochester University, Grenoble University lFranceJ, A. B., French. BOTTOM ROW-Mildred Laley, Rochester University, Grenoble University 1Francel, French: Mabel Pinel, Kalamazoo College, A.B., French and Activity: Suzanne Pfaendler, Cornell College, Chicago University, Wisconsin University, A.B., French and German: Nellie Stobie, Michigan State Normal College, McGill University, Michigan University, Madrid University lSpainl, Spanish. ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE HE required English courses I, II, III, and IV are given throughout the tenth and eleventh grades. Of these, English I and III, offered during the first semes- ters of the two years, are composition courses in which the aim is to learn to srpeak and write with the usual ease and accuracy demanded by life-situations. Self-expres- sion is encouraged whether it takes the form of poetry or of prose. ' In English II and IV with reading for enjoyment as the goal, some of the best literature in our language is studied. English IV deals with American literature, while in English II such favorites as Silas Marner and Idylls of the King, are studied. English Literature is offered as an elective in the senior year. Here, too. read- ing for enjovment is the purpose of the course: but the subject matter is the litera- ture of the British Isles. I Page 23

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MATHEMATICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE TOP ROW-Florence Bishop, DePauw University, A. B., Mathematics: Mildred M. Fitch, California University, Albion College, A. B., Mathematics: Marie Hastings, Carleton College, B. S., Mathematics: Bessie E. Hemingway, Michigan State Normal College, A. B., Mathematics: Ruth Reik, North Central Teachers College, A. B., Mathematics: Vera Shrigley, Olivet College, A. B., Mathematics. MIDDLE ROW-Lawrence F. Marien, Michigan University, A. B., Science and Mathematics: Idella Waters, Northwestern University, Columbia University, A. B., Mathematics: C. L. Suiter, Michigan University, A. B., A. M., College Mathematics: Louise Armstrong, Illinois University, Columbia Univer- sity, A. B., Historyg C. H. Clark, Alma College, Columbia University, A. B., United States History, Coach of Cheer Leaders, May L. Carson, Michigan University, Columbia University, A.B., A.M., History. BOTTOM ROW-Ruth O. Henry, Oberlin College, Michigan University, A. B., Civics, History: Florence J. Roberts, Wisconsin University, Chicago University, A. B., A. M., Modern and United States History: Clara G. Rue, Michigan University, Chicago University, A. B., A. M., History. HOME ECONOMICS OME ECONOMICS has as its purpose the development of ideals and right habits in personal living, right attitudes toward home living and activities, interest in home-making processes, ideals and standards of home building. The content of home economics studies is based on the three main types of activities carried on in the home: The selection, preparation, and service of foodsg appreciation, selection, and construction of clothing, and the general activities re- quired in home-making and family living. The work is organized in semester courses made up of short units. These units include foods, clothing, home furnishing, care of the home, household management, home care of the sick, family relations, child care and development, income and spending, and mechanics of the household. LATIN OUR years of Latin are offered in the Flint Public Schools. These courses are extremely practical because they are designed to give the student a strong foun- dation for the understanding and use of his own language by increasing his knowledge of the meaning of English words and of language structure and by developing fluency, beauty and the forms of expression. To the professional students of law, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy and medicine, they furnish a technical vocabulary, and to the modern language studert a strong linguistic background. The cultural aim of these courses is to develop imagination and an appreciation and love of literature through the study of the rich Held of Roman mythology and literature. Page 25