Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mils Joyce Peck, Mrs. Celma Van Horn, Miss Miriam Darling, Ernest Cole, Mrs. Julia Groffs, Miss Vernita Knight, Miss Jacqueline Cromer, Miss Dorothy Bradley, Miss Lillian Weller, and Stan ley White listen intently as Miss Grace Field, department chairman, reads a selection about Shakespeare. Knowledge of English Is a Constant LIBRARIANS, Mrs. Marian McCrady and Mrs. Joanne Thomson, check the well-stocked shelves. JANICE BURTRAW demonstrates her project in the Drama class as Miss Jacqueline Kramer smiles approvingly. 18

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Prove New Ideas What is a base? Test this com- pound with red litmus paper. If it turns red you will have found the answer. Such is the language of the chemists. Many basics have to be learned, though, before ever entering the laboratory. There is a special way to hold the stopper of a bottle, and test tubes have to be perfectly clean in order to insure a successful experiment. The modern equipment in the physics lab enables the classes to study the effects of the produc- tion of electricity by friction accu- rately. This year there is an in- tensive physics class for those who are able to interpret the laws quickly and thoroughly. The modern science students perform assorted experiments sim- ilar to those of the biology or chemistry classes. INTERESTED PHYSICS STUDENTS watch to see what will happen when the electricity is turned on. E. R. JONES and Homer Parker intently watch Varnard Gay as he tests the temperature of the solution in the beaker. 17 ELMER GALLEY, Robert Shaw, and Ward Walworth attempt to work out a difficult problem with the aid of a slide rule.

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OTHER MEMBERS of the English Department discuss the problems of theme writing: Tim Bograkos, Mrs. Virginia Roberson, Mrs. Edna McMillan, Thomas Davey, and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong. Companion Through Life ithout the knowledge of the Eng lish language it would be an im- possibility to communicate with our friends and people of foreign nations. The basic fundamentals taught are grammar, diagramming, poetry, essay reading, and a better understanding of the language in general. Sophomores study the elements of novels and short stories. They also learn the correct procedure in using the li- brary. Juniors study famous poems and learn to interpret the meaning by dis- cussions and class. Senior English is a study of essays and composition writing. English Lit- erature students learn to appreciate the famous Shakespearian plays. The librarians help the pupils find books and reference material needed in classes. The Drama class is still another form of English. The ability to act is essential in perfecting calmness and ease when it is necessary to appear in front of a group. The Broadcasting class aims to ease jitters in front of the microphone. ERNEST COLE instructs the members of his broadcasting class in the use of the turntables. 19