Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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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

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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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x FINE ARTS AND ORGANIZATION TOP ROW-Franklyn S. Weddle, Graceland College, Iowa University, Northwestern University, South Dakota University, B. Mus., Music: VV. H. Bloch, North Dakota University, Minnesota University, B. S., Music: J. Monroe Langlo, Santa Barbara State College, California University, St. Olaf College, A.B., Music: Homer Joel M. Barlow, Alma College, A.B., Journalism, Public Speaking, Prospectus and Arrow Head Adviser, Coach of Debate and Contest Speech: Charlotte Needham, Flint Junior College, High School Librarian: C. Bessie Hess, Flint Junior College, Assistant Librarian. MIDDLE ROW--Charlotte D. Bender, Michigan University, New York Public Library School, A. B. KN. Y. PJ, Librarian: Agnes Jo Smith, Missouri University, B. S., Art: Maude Stewart Beagle, Minne- sota University, Minneapolis Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Art, A.B., Dramatics and Public Speaking: Helen Brown, Francis Shimmer College, Michigan University, Dramatics and Guidance: Elberta MacGregor, Secretary: Tina Christenson, Stenographer and Attendance Clerk. BOTTOM ROW-Florence T. Leach, Financial Secretary: Alva Mortimer, Office Clerk: Stanley W. Powley, Michigan University, A.B.,A. M., Attendance. LIBRARY INCE the opening of Central High School in 1923, the library has been the nucleus of the school. The collection has grown beyond bounds and along with it a normal and interesting increase in the use of books. At present, there are 14,500 volumes and a circulation average of 400 books per day. How is this possible? The junior and senior girls of our high school take a great interest in becoming the library apprentices of today in order that they may become the librarians of the future. The course in Library Methods given each semester consists of one class period, a problem a week and one hour of faithful work each day. Many of the girls are so interested that they give the library much more time than is required. The service that is extended to the school in this manner deserves recognition beyond that which is extended in units of academic credit. Teachers whose pictures do not appear in the Prospectus: Mirian Darling, Adrian College, A. B., English: Nola Bryan, Ball State Teachers College, Indiana, B. S., Home Economics: Gerald Greenlick, Michigan State Normal College, B. S., Modern Science: Charles Dougherty, Michigan State College, Antioch College, Michigan University, B. S., Mechanical Drawing, Shop Mathematics: Dwight H. Smith, Southeastern State Teachers College, Wisconsin, B. S., Science. Page 26