Centralia Township High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Centralia, IL)

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Harry Fortney I.. D. Atkins Carl W'illiams Marjorie Titsworth Hazel Bledsoe Verna Helm Practical Arts Courses in foods, clothing and home-making are offered to girls who wish to prepare themselves for worthy home membership-an important aim in secondary education. In Foods I, meals are studied, planned and prepared. The value of certain foodstuffs, vitamins, and calories to the human body is learned, and the girls are taught proper methods of serving, correct setting of the table, and good manners. You have often heard A stitch i-n time saves nine.', It also saves money. During the year the girls in the clothing classes make slips, pajamas, blouses. a suit or wool dress, and a silk dress or a formal. Home Economics III is a very vital subject to all girls who wish to learn the funda- mentals which make up a successful life. Home-making is far from being simply sewing and cooking. The work ranges from the development of specific techniques to the application of art, science, and economics in the solution of home problems. The boys' needs in the useful arts are supplied by the courses in auto mechanics, machi-ne shop, woodworking, mechanical, machine and architectural drawing. and agriculture. ln the auto mechanics classes, the student learns the purpose of the various parts in an automobile and is given instruction on their repair and upkeep. Safety in driving is stressed throughout the course. A course in machine shop teaches the student how to operate the fundamental machines of the modern shop and make simple devices. Thorough instruction in preparatory cabinet-making and carpentry is given in the woodworking classes. Here the student learns how to use the more modern wood- working machines. Prospective draftsmen find that C. T. H. S. is well equipped to offer excellent courses in drawing. Fundamentals are taught in mechanical drawing. More advanced work is taken in machine drawing, while house and building plans are given predomi- nance in architectural drawing. Three years in agriculture are available to boys who are interested in learning scientific farming. Practical information is given on all the principal farming prob- lems. Fiflecu

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Mathematics and Music Since it is unreasonable to suppose that everyone who goes to high school will need exactly the same kind of training, mathematics is no longer required for graduation from C. T. H. S. In spite of this fact, the enrollment in the department is quite large Courses are offered in commercial arithmetic, general mathematics, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry. Commercial arithmetic is a half year course recommended to persons interested in business training or in improving their mastery of elementary arithmetic. General mathematics is intended to meet the needs of those who want to obtain good review of arithmetic and a knowledge of the more useful parts of algebra and geometry Within the space of a single year. For those students desiring to prepare for college, a full year's course in algebra and one in plane geometry are provided. In algebra, one studies simple equations and formulas of the sort usually met in the problems arising in science and industry. In geometry, attention is given to the more important properties of polygons and circles. Methods of presenting logical arguments are emphasized. In the semester course in advanced algebra, one continues the study of formulas, equations, and graphs. Applications of the subject to engineering, science, and insurance are stressed. A semester course in solid geometry introduces the student to the properties of pyramids, cones, cylinders, prisms, and spheres. Problems of indirect measurement engross the attention of students enrolling for the semester course in trigonometry. Much time is given to the study of the many applica- tions of the subject to the 'problems of physics, astronomy, ballistics, engineering and surveying. Musically inclined students find that C. T. H. S. has a very extensive program of work i-n chorus and band. Thorough instruction is given in music fundamentals as applied to solo work and group arrangements. Although four credits in music are counted toward graduation from the high school, only two are accepted for college entrance. Robert Barr Raymond Huck Jean Gerould C. Scripps Beebec Georgia Hanna Fourteen

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Marie Stedelin Helen Merz Beula Hartley Roy Montgomery Charlotte Spurlin The Socicil Sciences The central aim in all of our courses in history, economics, and civics is to enable the student to develop proper attitudes towards, and an appreciation of, those institu- tions that have been developed and are yet in the process of change, in order that he may evolve into an intelligent and active citizen of his own country, and into an under- standing, tolerant citizen in his attitude toward his neighbors. Materials of the courses are selected with the above aim in mind. Emphasis is placed upon those factors that have most strongly influenced the creation and development of the institutions mankind has produced, as he has progressed from a condition of savagery to his present highly organized, and complex civilization. It is believed that such knowledge cannot but result in the development of a keener sense of individual responsibilities as a citizen of the state and of the world at large. History, with its vivid stories of exploits and customs, holds sway over many pupils who have come to regard it as one of the most interesting and beneficial subjects they have ever taken. Strange lands of kings and chivalry, lives of the common and royal people, their manners, unique speech and forms of entertainment, public baths and market places, and royal purple robes make up the adventures of our ancient historian in such fascinating array that we feel as if we lived among them and did the things they did. Then we find the civilization of modern and medieval history which brings forth the characters of great men who made cities overnight, captured unlimited provinces and discovered new worlds to conquer. In American history we become personally acquainted with the staunch founders of our own U. S. A. In a world where material ideas and things very largely engage our attention the study of history in only its romantic and colorful aspects would probably be justified. A knowledge of the history of the more important social groups now existing in the world will furnish an excellent background for any of the other school subjects. Sixleen