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

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nl-u-.xg K L says 26 THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR +I 1+ Guidance 7th Grade N TIMES LIKE THESE every one who contributes to public welfare is entitled to know the benefits derived from his expenditure. Perhaps there is no depart- ment of our school work more in need of puplicity than that of guidance. It has been said that guidance is the main function of our school, that the vari- ous subjects taught are but tools that aid in guiding the child to a happy and success- ful life. No one is in better position to under- stand the tremendous importance of the change that takes place in the life of a child when he enters junior high school than the parent. Instead of being under the supervision of one teacher throughout the day, he must make every changing ad- justment called for in a junior high pro- gram at a time when nature, too, demands so much of him in this changing, growing period. In his guidance period he should feel a steadying, supporting, sympathetic influence. It is here he is made acquain- ted with his new work shop and taught how to succeed in junior high school. He is taught the plan for his Work and where it may lead him. He learns of the cost of his training to the community and to rec- ognize his indebtedness. He is shown that the successful worker must have a sound mind in a sound body and the right spirit to become a good citizen, and he is taught how he may achieve this- He learns to measure his own progress, one ofthe main aims of the course being character build- ing through habit formation. Finally, in the 7th grade, each pupil is taught how to choose his elective work. In higher grades this will lead him to a natural choice of his life work. It is the prupose of the guidance depart- ment to support and cooperate with all teachers in all work and activities of school and to help the individual child to his ful- lest possible development. -F148 Teacher: Johnny, why did you laugh aloud a while ago ? Johnny: I didn't mean it, teacher. Teacher: You didn't mean it 1 Johnny: No, teacher. You see, I laughed up my sleeve and forgot there was a hole in my elbow. Honorable Mention, Poetry contest- A Day at Camp Natsihi . By SALLY HOWELL, 9A We rise at seven from our bunks, The air is crisp and cold. The girls are all so sleepy, but It's morning, we are told. Our bathing suits, oh where are they ? Ah, now we're laughing in the lake Let's hurry up to the mess hall, Boy! How that cook can bake! Flag raising, don't we feel proud? We're at Natsihi, we're working, Living up to the standards of citizenship, Doing without shirking. Now blessing, then breakfast, We eat and sing asong or two, Who in these surroundings, here Could ever find time to be blue? Classes begin, now we build Our Hres of wood and birch bark . The wind might blow there over again, But why not take it as a lark ? The bugle's blowing, it's swimming time, Of course we're all in a hurry. To see who can get to the water first. lt's fun to watch them scurry. The water, we love it's fresh, cool depth As it laps around our faces. I'd rather be here with all my friends, Than to have jewels and pretty laces. Lunch, then rest hour, we lie alone Just breathing in pure air And thinking of all the fun we've had With no worry and no care. 'Till suddenly the whistle blows, ' It's free period now, We read, we sleep, we race Or sometimes go for a row. Soon night steals in, and the evening fun ls had while by the camp fire. We have shows, or play, or Else we sing, While the moon soars higher, Then we go to Luisa and jump into bed, The moon looks down for awhile, The water echoing, they're singing taps, We go to sleep with a smile. SPF! To Mrs. Lillian M. Walsh. To the tune of When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver Now your hair has turned to silver, But we love you just the same, ' We will always call you our pal, That will always be your name, As we traveled on through Central And we meet you day by day, You will always be in our heart, As we travel life's Highway. By Margaret Kerr and Margaret Piersall E fa?

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egg:- KD cms THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR 25 +I Let Me Remember By N. W. CHAFFEE HY did I buy this book? I have made some school friends I do not wish to forget. There are Mary and Susan and the boy who played opposite me in A Peach of a Family. I just must have his picture to show my grandchildren. Yes, when I am forty and fat, I must have my own picture as a basketball shoot- ter to prove my wierd stories of winning Central's games those cold days in January. My associates will say it is a fish story if I do not have this Annual to prove it. Yes, there are a few teachers whom I revere and wish to remember. There is a teacher whose face will remain with me always-no, no, not because it's homely- but because there was character, kindness, and sympathy behind it. Oh, I nearly forgot that loyalty to old Central is reason too for keeping this annu- al in our bookcase Every little helps. Four- teen hundred helps make a real aid. New suits for our volleyball team may be made possible by my own efforts and example in buying a Reflector. And see those boys and girls! How I used to enjoy sitting in assembly and listen- ing to them pour forth their heart's feelings in music for our enjoyment. They did their best for Central, too. And wasnit there fun in doing it? Do you remember the night that chap sang his way through the musical comedy? And the girl in that picture look- ed so much a queen in the play that I nearly lost my head in thinking of her. When I think back, now that I am married and have a home of my own, I prize this Annual Reflector fwith my nine A picturel because I can now see as though it were yesterday, those of my asso- ciates and teachers who taught me good habits of industry and citizenship. I think I will put the dusty book away again for when I am seventy or eighty, I shall want to live my youth over again in imagination. Oh! I am again in Central and how I love it! Those were the days ! Let me remember lr at It Life indeed must be measured by thought and action, not by time. -Sifr John Lubbock 14+ First Prize, Good Sportsmanship Essay Contest Goocl Sportsmanship By RUTH MARY PHELPS UST what is a good sport? Does it mere- ly concern sportsmanship in theiields of competitive games, or does it concern us in all phases of life ? Assuredly, it is the latter. , There are so many disappointments that one would be foolish to allow them to anger or embitter one, therefore, a good sport, Whether in games or other affairs, is always a smiling loser and amodest winner. He is trustworthy because he would consider it a slight upon his intelligence and ability to be otherwise. This particularly applies to school life wherein the temptation always lurks to be dishonest in one's studies. Coon SPORTSMANSHIP concerns the willingness to participate in all activities re- gardless of one's ability, if merely to further one's own knowledge. A good sport never loses his temper because of the for- feit of a game. He never boasts of his prow- ess to others norhumiliates his opponent, and especially, he never belittles his oppo- nent's efforts. He agrees, whenever possi- ble with his companions, but he never hesi- tates to defend what is right. He obeys those in authority and does not resent their instructions, for he knows that it is their duty to keep order. A good sport places a value on life and limb. He never intentionally hurts anyone. He is always fair and just if called upon to give decision in any matter, and he always tries to see the other fe11ow's point of view. He abides by his friends during peace or trouble, and is always true and loyal. In other words, a good sport is an ideal citizen, schoolfellow. sportsman, and friend. QJWFD Honorable Mention, Poetry Contest. April By DONALD WIELAND, 8A Oh! the winter's overg Summer's drawing nigh Spring is wearing blossoms, Blue is the sky Grass is growing rapidly, Buds are on the Bowers: We are all so glad for April with her showers. So .sas L2

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tm Milk THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR 27 +I Typing at Central Junior RACTICALLY every ninth grader in Cen- tral Junior has or is taking typing. Why have all these students chosen this subject? Perhaps because they have realized how much value it is going to be to them when they go out into the world. Nearly every business worker of any kind must have some knowledge of typing. In other lines of work too, it is more legible and time-saving in every way, and, as a rule, is neater than ordinary written work. Here in Central Junior we are trying to prepare ourselves for meeting the require- ments of any work we might take up. In learning to typewrite one may think that a great deal of hard work is required but nothing is to be gained if one doesn't work. Of course one should have both speed and accuracy to hold a position. Accuracy is even more important than speed, but one has more assurance of securing a position and keeping it, if he has both speed and accuracy. Typewriting in the eighth grade is mostly a try-out course where the pupi1's aptitude for the subject is determined but in which he should gain a fair knowledge of the key- board and be able to use correct technique. The work is so arranged that his know- ledge of typing may be of Value to him even though he is forced to discontinue the study at the end of the eighth grade. In the ninth grade greater skill is de- veloped. Most of the work deals with key- board technique buttogether with this we develop skill in taste and arrangement of our work. Accuracy and neatness are stressed throughout the course and we attempt to write with a reasonable degree of speed. Speed tests are given and we find it very interesting watching ourselves gain in speed. Several pupils this semester have typed more than forty words per minute which is the required rate for 10-A credit. The highest score made at this time this year was fifty-nine words per minute, which means typing nearly one word per second. A short time is spent on letter writing at the end of the semester so we will learn something of the correct form and ar- rangement of letters. Leona Nielson, 9A L Mathematics HE GREAT purpose ofthe study of math- ematics in junior high school is to give the pupil some idea of the general nature and uses of business arithmetic, in- tuitive geometry and practical algebra. We should appreciate something of the power of computation, of its application to common measurements, of the power of the formula to do things, and the value of the graph in every day business. Without mathematics there could be no modern business, no machinery beyond the simple elements of the frontiersmens' daily life of long ago. Insurance, great build- ings, and sciences wouldbe impossible. A secondary aim of mathematics is the development of certain good habits. One of the most helpful and best habits is neat- ness and method. Our moral conduct and character also have a great deal to do with our daily existence. In the elementary grades we have had the fundamental elements of mathematics, such as, addition, subtraction, multiplica- tion, division, fractions, decimals, etc. We also were taught to compute simple prob- ,il lems which contained a few measurements- I which were committed to memory. In the fifth and sixth grades the arithmetic was based mostly upon fractions and decimals, and their similarity. When we entered the seventh grade we had a continuation of elementary arith- metic together with percentage and 'busi- ness practice. We Were later introduced to algebra by formula, and then commenced the study of intuitive geometry which is based upon the size and shape of plane figures. Eighth grade mathematics is divided in- to three parts. As ill academic math- ematics is composed of algebra and higher workg Q21 commercial mathematics' aim is business arithmetic and business practiceg and C31 general mathematics which has as its aim training for some trade. These same branches continue through- out the ninth grade except that they go a bit deeper into the subject. ' Rosemarie Raymond 8A Q I mow Miss Casey: What is bacon ? Pupil iblushinglz The lean side of pork. ,,..-al