Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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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

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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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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF of The Arrow Head Maureen Barela smilingly hands out the bi-weekly assignments. 30IA Buzzes with A rrow Head, Central's bi-weekly newspaper, is put out by an ambitious group known as The Arrow Head Staff. The editor-in-chief and managing editor of the paper help to organize and coordinate the efforts of the reporters, photographer, copy readers and the rest of the staff in finding news and presenting it in the most informative and attractive way possible. Ex- perience on this staff is greatly rewarding to staff mem- bers. Necessity of organization and cooperation along with responsibilities and independence train students to see many sides of a question, develop a respect for accuracy, exercise tact, restraint, common sense, and good taste, and to see an assignment through to completion. MANAGING EDITOR Martha Carrell proofreads at the Advertisers' Press. REPORTER ANN Montgomery interviews Theodore Huizenga con- cerning the Christmas business class. THE ARROW HEAD STAFF: (left to right) Craig Elick, Kerrie Mitchell, Charles Beldin, Linda Flickinger, Ann Montgomery, Jack Meyers, Hope Ashbury, Maureen Barclay, Marya Withey, Gail Perry, Beth Bigler, Beverly Culp, Dick Ruud, Jane Whethem.