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

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i-.Y ..--Y-V -WW -. ra GT THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR' 35 +1 14 Central Junior's Library The library of Central Junior High is one of which we should all be very proud. Mrs. Jessie Cubbage, who teaches library classes where the students get a better understanding of literature, also takes charge of the library. In describing our library I would say that it is a large beautiful room seating about one hundred and thirty people at the tables. It has book shelves on three sides of the room, containingreference, non-fiction, and fiction literature, all of which are cataloged and indexed. The non-fiction books are placed upon the shelves according to their classi- fication. Pupils draw out books to earn the necessary outside reading credit for English, as well as for enjoyment. Sally Howell, 9A. Qibfb English I liked English very much because of the interesting subjects taken up. The written and oral compositions were interesting. 'lhe second part of the year is devoted to literature. We are learning to read in- telligently and to increase our vocabulary as well as the appreciation of good stories. We took up stories in the fields of rom- ance and adventure. Some of the stories are: 'The Sire de Maletroit's Door, The Raven, A Christmas Carol, Masque of, the Red Death, and To a Waterfowl. A Pauline Stevens, 8A Q!OfD The Machine Shop The machine shop or metal shop teach- es the students the elementary facts of machinery and metal work. The boys in this class, who are only eighth and ninth graders, are taught to solder, drill, seam, hem-tin, run the milling machine, make useful articles of tin,lamps,and many other things of metal. Lathe work is also done by the more advanced students. There are two lathes in the room, two drill presses, two forges, two bar folders, one milling machine, one tin cutter, and many other simple machines used in metal work. Much of the play scenery is made by this depart- ment. The metal shop, room B, is run by Mr. Trommer and Mr. Christie. Junior Retting, 9A. Business In general business we lea-rn the mod- ern business methods, about the business world and what is required for a good office job. Our text books are rich in material, finely illustrated,and motivated by projects that stimulate the students. Our main topics that we study are as follows: Busi- ness Knowledge, Choice of Life iWork, Business-like Preparation ofrLif'e Work, Cooperation and Civilization, Business Ethicsand Individual Character, The Lev- els of Occupation and Responsibilities, Pro- blems of Finding Employment and Busi- ness ownership, Modern Business Organiz- ation and Ownership, Cooperation between Government and Business, Working for the Government, and Business Law. In the eighth grade we study general business from the standpoint of the pro- ducer. By Vera White SA were Sewing Classes In the seventh grade this year, the girls have learned how to care for their own clothing, how to darn and sew on buttons. They made a glass towel and embroidered a design on it. Every girl made a cotton textile chart on which they had to find as many different cotton materials as they could, some finding as many as twenty different materials. The eight grade girls have hemstitched towels, made night gowns, and simple dresses for a younger sister. The ninth grade girls were taught how to do Italian hemstitching and hemstitch- ed towels for Christmas presents. They also have made slips, baby clothes, blouses and kimonas. Lastly they made two dresses, the first one being a tailored dress of firm material, and the second one a finer one made of thinner material. Genevieve Brandt Maxine Rockwell Sli Another Bear Story Reporter: Do,your football men get up bright and early? Coach: No, just early? a

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1.38 'N-. 5 34 THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR .H N Assemblies This year's assemblies have been very interesting and of much value to all of. us. The first semester assemblies were' as follows: Sept. 17 an enjoyable ,talk was given by Mr. G. Elias who came from Mes- opotomiag October 28 and 29, an auditorium program under the direction of Miss Meyer, November 22 and 25 Miss Meyer's program was dedicated to Thanksgiving. Around Christmas time, Mrs. Walsh presented a very beautiful and well-plan- ned assembly. It was a story, Bird's Christmas Carol. Everyone enjoyed this very much, and it was beautifully staged. Other assemblies given this semester were educational pictures provided by the Michigan Conservation Dept. The second semester assemblies were, Jan. 13 and 14, a picture assembly, Jan. 27 and 28, a safety assembly with an outside speaker and pictures, Feb. 10 and 11, a Bicentennial assembly by Miss Meyer, Feb. 24 and 25, a cantata by Mrs. Ulmang Mar. 2 and 3, a picture assembly, Mar. 9 and 10, a picture assembly, Mar. 17 and 18, Corporal Sullivan gave a talk on crime. He is a very good chalk artist. March 30 and 31, lecture on Mexico, April 5 and 6, an industrial picture, May 5 a music assembly, and lastly a closing day play by Miss Meyer and the presenting of Reiiector contest awards. These assemblies have been very interest- ing. We 'are in hopes that we may have some as good next year. By Virginia Taylor, 8A. QJOID A ' Cafeteria One of the departments which helps to make the school life at Central even more enjoyable is the cafeteria. Here the most nourishing of lunches are served. and enjoyed by both students and teachers. Besides the regular lunch every noon a bargain lunch is served. A typical lunch of this sort is: Mashed potatoes, choice of vegetable, milk, muffin, dessert. Among those assisting in the cafeteria under the direction of Mrs. Stone are: Mrs. Wade, Anita Gay, Helen Peiz. Next year everyone be sure to try a lunch up at Central and you can rest assured that you'll be back for another. Elizabeth Kimball Financial Statement of Central Junior High School funds for March and April, 1931 RECEIPTS March 1 Balance on hand, March 1, 1932 ......... 5179.33 12 Deposited, Operetta and Basketball ' Game .... .... .... .... . Q ......... . . .-- 98.65 19 Deposited-Operetta, Oh, Doctor! .... 58.00 . 5335.98 . ' DISBURSEMENTS 1 Charles Frueh and Sons, flowers ........ 3.50 1 Wm. C. Wiechman Co., appreciation gifts 15.92 3 Railway Express Agency, books for school 6.43 17 The Raymond A. Hoffman, Company, Rental of orchestration for Oli, Doctor! 20.56 17 Furstenberg Bros., lumber for operetta-- 4.15 19 Superintendent of Documents, book for school ........,................. . ....... 1.00 18 Mrs. Annis Ulman, expenses of operetta 4.24 18 Whitehead Music Co., repair of violins and bow.--..- ..... .--. - .... ------- 3.85 23 Dr. Frank R. Kolch, Professional services 3.00 29 Whitehead Music Co., Repair of bow .... 1.25 29 Cash, pupils' bus fare .... .............. , 2.00 Balance on hand, April 1, 1932 5270.08 RECEIPTS April 1 Balance on hand, April 1, 1932 ........... 5270.08 2 Deposited, Gym Ex .--. --..- ....- .... - 60.00 Total 5330.08 DISBURSEMENTS April - 1 Wm. C. Wiechmann Co., Operetra material .... .... .... . --.--- 1.28 1 Board of Education, janitors at operetta 3.00 1 Chas. Frueh and Sons, Howers -- . ...... 5.00 5 Mr. Harry Graves Miller, operetta - expenses .... .... . ,.-. ...---. 5.00 11 Chas. E. White, photographs for Reiiector .---,--. .-...--.. ....., -------- 10.00 14 Roger's Shoe Service, gym outfits cleaned -- ..... ..--.--.. .... .--..--..-.. 8.00 14 Miss Effie Guilford, book for department 2.13 14 Chas. E. Merrill, books for school 1.28 15 Southern Michigan Transportation Co., charges on stock for Reflector .... -- 2.46 18 Board of Education, Janitors at Gym Ex. 3.00 18 Grohman, The Florist, decorations for operetta .............. ....... . ......... 3 -00 18 Mr. S. 'L. Flueckiger, deficit on junior High School Musical ...... ...... ...... . - 21.04 19 H. B. Arnold Co. , Filing material for office ,,,,. -,,, ,,,,,.. .,.. .... .... . . . -- - 22.95 20 The Dudley Paper Co. , material for Reiiector ........ .. -. .... .... . --. .- .. .-- 16.28 20 The Dudley Paper Co. , material for Refiector ..-. ..... --. .... .... .--.--- 3.59 20 National Congress of Parents and Teachers, song sheets for P. T. A. ...... 3.00 25 Mr. L. J. Cartwright, material for snapshots -.-,. .--.-.-. .... -..--- - 4.35 28 The Dudley Paper Co. material for - Reflector .--. .......... .......... . .... - - 1 Total . . ..,. -,Sl16.74 . .Balance on. hand, May 1, 1932 5213.34 GQEQB . .A

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F' '-Nam i - b 36 THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR D1-amatics HE Auditorium Department under the direction of Mr. Harry Graves Miller and Miss Margaret D. Meyer, pre- sented a vaudeville show on October 9th, 1931 in which about 200 students of Central Junior High School participated. December 11,l931, came The Ghost Bird, a mystery comedy by Neil Schaffner in which a super crook and master mind on the police force have a life and death contest. February 19, 1932, was presented Seven Chances, by Roi Cooper McGrue. Jimmie Shannon, in order to be heir to a fortune, must marry within a few hours and is re- jected by seven girls. Anna Windsor comes to his rescue. It .was a rollicking comedy that everyone enjoyed. A Peach of a Family, by Esther Olson came on April 29, 1932, and centered around Steve Richmond, young ne'er-do-well who finds himself the guardian of four lively young girls. ' GNSKD Honorable Mention, Poetry Contest My Last Doll By HELEN DAVIS, 7A Down in the depths of an old trunk 'Neath clothes, 'ctures and 1u.nk, There lay a doll? My Last Doll. Its clothes were musty, And old and dusty, And many a day had it lain there, But it had known some tender care. It had lain in some arms Who had sheltered it from harm And now it was put away Q 'Till some day, Some tender hands would get it out., It was a doll My Last Doll l QJQWD . Food Classes The seventh grade foods class consists of planning and serving breakfast menus. The eighth grade girls spend their time in plan- ning and serving luncheon menus while in the ninth grade we follow a varied pro- gram. The :tirst semester is composed of serving and planning dinner menus. The second semester. invalid cookery, market- ing, and fancy cookery. History HE last semester of the seventh grade we take up history. We started with the ages of mankind and the great ex- ploration. Following this we took up the diEerent periods, arts, the rise of nations, the growth of trade, and then Europe be- came interested in the East which taught men to plan for a new way to get to India. This lead to the forming of the 13 colonies. Our eighth grade history class started out reviewing the explorers, and how new lands were discovered by adventuresome, courageous, men. We learned about the settlements and the Declaration of Inde- pendencef' The Americans sent this to the king, and war began. Washington cour- ageously led his countrymen to victory after struggles in which the characters of men were tested and tried as never before, Washington had as his task the estab- lishing of a new goverment. Adams was not as successful as Washington, due to his many prejudices. England and France in- terferred with our trade, causing J eiferson no little concern. When Madison took the helm he had to declare war which ended in our victory. After Lincoln's election came the Civil War. After the war, our country had to be reconstructed. The North and South became friends, but there were still bitter feelings. Vera White, 8A Virginia Troy, 8A QIQID General Language In the study of General Language many things are included. Among these are try- outsin Latin and French, both covering a period of three weeks each. After this we had experiments on the origin and nature of language in general. Ourlanguage, English, is our background so a review of the most common grammar rules is made. At the end of this course brief try-outs in German and Spanish are given in Academic groups in preparation for eleventh grade language work. The relationship between English and other languages is always stressed . This proves a very interesting study and widens know- ledge. Marilyn Muentener, SA