Central Junior High School - Reflector Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR History ISS HAAS' classes have studied about the old world background. We have learned about the conditions that existed at that time. Rome was very powerful and the soldiers of it were strong and brave. The people of other countries were plundered and conquered until Rome extended all around the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Then the lords and princes and officials sank into luxury. They thought that they were well protected from enemies. But in 476 A.D. the Roman empire fell and divided into smaller countries. We made a sand table showing the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding coun- tries with chief interests in each. Most of the buildings and churches were made out of soap. The churches were varied typesg Moorish type for Spain show that the Moors conquered that countryg many crosses on churches for France to show Catholicism reigned there, and so on for other coun- tries. Pyramids contained mummies of kings and queens buried there, with their jewels, as well as the art gallery showing Egytian writing , art, and sculpturing. The Tower of Babel was in its rightful place. The Sphinxes face last as is the case. The obelisks are found in Egypt. In Greece we found the Parthenon and in 314 Acropolis while Italy boasted the Pan- theon and Colliseum and famous churches. Castles were placed in many countries. We have boats of various typesg such as the Venetian merchant, private and galley. Sail boats were also found on the waters. No wonder many people came in to see all these. Then came the the age of exploration. A man who ventured into an unkown land called Caltay lChinaJ in 1265 was Marco Polo. On his return this Italian wrote books and brought diamonds, rubies and sapphires and excited the interest of adven- turous persons. Toscanelli made a map which is believed to have been used by Columbus in which he showed China to be 3000 miles west of Spain instead if 12,000. Prince Henry was another important man. He sent his men out to sea and they discovered the Azores, Canary, Cape Verde and Maderia Islands. Columbus lived in Italy near a seaport and he learned to love the sea. When he became a man he studied about India and wondered if he could reach it by going west. Then in 1492 Columbus discovered America. He didn't realy touch the mainland at first but a small island which he called San mam: AND olrrslnn TRAFFIC GROUP PAGE TWENTY-TWO

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THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR The fox wanted to know the cause of the quarreling and asked it ofthe man. The man told the truth to him, then showed him the bag and the lance. Don't kid me, laughed the fox loudly. Do you expect me to believe that? A great big snake like you are, should be able to get in the bag like that too small? And a weak person like you? said the fox to the man. The man and the snake both said it was the truth. But the fox was still suspicious. Vilhen the snake was in the bag, the cunning fox promptly rushed to the bag and held it up, tied its mouth and threw it into the fire and the savage, clumsy, poisonous big snake perished in the fire. The case is thereatter finished. QIQID May fwatching baseball gamel: Where do they keep the extra bases? Ray: What for?' ' May: Well, that man just stole third base. , 1 u 11 The flies in a leading hotel in a southern tovsm would always get in the butter. Finally a guest made a suggestion that they put the flies on one plate and the butter on another, and allow the patrons to mix them according to their own taste. The Imaginary Auto Corporation Mrs. Berluti's first, hour history class has studied The Age of Big Business. As better understanding can be obtained through ex- perience, we organized an Auto Corporation in which all the class took part. Our busi- ness manager was Roy Clark, the secretary- treasurer, John Boegert. We also appointed Earl McCaslen as our lawyer. Members of the class bought shares. At the board meet- ings they chose the best plan for the factory which was that of the architect Gladys Moser. Our factory was to be the most mod- ern. Members of this corporation voted to have an open shop and eight hours of work per day. The contract was awarded to Prit- chard and Company. The Berluti Straight Eight fthe name chosen for the car to be manufacturedl was to be shown to the public through our advertising manager, Helen Niberle. Helen found out the prices of advertising it in the paper and magazines, broadcasting it over the radio, having large blotters made, and having advertisements on various bill- boards. The choosing ofLillieBrown's motto which was The Berluti Straight Eight is a car that's never late and Earl McCas- len's trade mark completed the business. Helen Neberle and Ruth Moore Nunn A craps PAGE TWENTY-ONE

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I I l THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR Gum cLUBs Salavador. He made four trips from 1492- 1502. On his voyages he reached South America, Central America, and Porto Rico. Then the news came that Vasco Da Gama had found the long sought water route to India. In 1505 Columbus died heartbroken little knowing that he discovered a new land. Some other explorers were Balboa, Mag- ellan, Cortes, Pizarro, John Cabot, and Francis Drake. There are other explorers too but these are the most important ones. Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean. Mag- ellen was first to circumnavigate the globe. Cortes went to Mexico and got many jewels and riches. Pizarro went to Peru and got 357 ,000,000 in gifts and again as much by force. John Cabot discovered Labrador, he received S50 to do so. On his second voyage he and his boat were lost. Francis Drake was another important man and he was the second to circumnavigate the globe. He plundered boats and took so much in gold and silver that they had to throw it over- board so the boats wouldn't sink. We then changed the sand table to the United States. We have some lv g cabins of the pioneers, forts, stocks, Mayflower, for eats, Plymouth Rock and manyotherthings. We are now studying about the founding r. and settling of Colonies in America. We will finish up to the time of the Declaration of Independence. George Herrmann CIO-ID A Little Star Twinkle, twinkle little star Way up in blue so far Above us all so far or near Shining through the blue so clear. Ah! through that deep blue sky, I see you there with my naked eye, Resting there so peaceful, Beaming upon us joyously, You are a wonder little star, I wish I had you in a glass jar, So that I may always see Your beaming happily upon me. Helen Darger U I U An absent minded man and his wife were just returning from a theater. When they reached the door of their home he said: Look, wife you would have forgotten your umbrella if I hadn't carried your's and mine both. Wife: Why neither of us had one. i'I, 'f'PAu E rwaN'rv-'rl-msn - l