Central High School - Zenith Yearbook (Duluth, MN)

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MRS. W. H. BENSON Dean of Girls Without Mrs. Benson to lend a help- ing hand now and then, our school would not be complete. Never com- plaining, she is always willing to per- form additional duties with a quick and cheerful smile. Her untiring patience, sincere interest, and never failing sympathy have endeared Mrs. Benson, 5' MR. G. D. STILES Assistant Principal Although this is his first year as adviser to boys, Mr. Stiles has proven a friend to many of the students at Central. Anyone coming in contact with him finds him ready and willing to help them in their needs. Through this he has become truly appreciated by the students of Central. our Dean of Girls, to us all. --ix 4 Gif S S

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MR. G. A. BECK Principal With the help and guidance of Mr. Beck, the students in Central have accomplished much during the few years he has been here. His unlimited interest in the activities of each student has made him a friend to all with whom he has come in contact. My .MV -I t ll DR. H. H. EELKEMA Superintendent of Schools With an excellent preparation in education, law, and business, Dr. Eelkema has ably handled the affairs of the city schools. He has furthered progressive education in Duluth with a program in guidance, trade courses, and instrumental music. His likeable personality has helped him to win many friends in Central.

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BEDE MACDONALD MARVIN MORTLAND MURPHY NETHERCOTT WARREN WILSON BURNS CRASSWELLER ELSEA GOLDING GUDE HANSEN HARTLEY JOHNSON MARIETTA PEACHA RICHARDS TUSZKA WESTMAN Mft? Mc KIBBIN MOEN SHERWOOD VAN BEEK ENGLISH , Students of foreign languages usually appreciate the fact that to master a foreign language one must be able to use the English language correctly, but for the student who does not intend to specialize in the languages, it is just as important that his usage is correct. lt is this mastery that English teachers are trying to help students to gain. Each student is required to study this subiect throughout his high school course with variety offered in the fields of newswriting, public speaking, debate, and drama. With the guidance of such proficient teachers as are at Central, the students should appreciate and take advantage of the numerous opportunities offered in the English course. Instructors are: Miss Bede, Mrs. Macdonald, Miss Marvin, Miss McKibbin, Miss Mersen, Miss Moen, Miss Mortland, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Nethercott, Miss Sherwood, Miss Southworth, Miss Van Beek, Mr. Warren, and Miss Wilson. COMMERCIAL Every year many students try to fit themselves to their occupations by taking a course in high school which will help them in their future work instead of taking a general course which is not specialized. This is one reason forthe continued growth in regis- tration for the commercial subjects. This course lays out a perfect foundation for a start in the business world. One of the many types of work offered is office practice which creates the atmosphere of a real business office. The student is' trained to do accurate work in filing, bookkeeping, and shorthand. One great aid which is offered in the commercial field is that of salesmanship in which every student should have some experience. Teachers in this department are: Miss Burns, Miss Crassweller, Mr. Elsea, Miss Golding, Mr. Gude, Miss Hansen, Mr. Hartley, Mr. Jay Johnson, Mr. Marietta, Miss Peacha, Miss Richards, Mr. Tuszka, and Mr. Westman.