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

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Physical Education and Qthletios The physical education program for girls is divided into seasonal activities. During the iirst year much time is spent in learning the techniques and skills fundamental to the various activities. Rhythms, folk dancing, and clogging assist the girls in over- coming adolescent awkwardness and in acquiring poise and gracefulness. In the fall all classes are held out of doors with soccer the order of the day. There are work-outs on exercises and lead-up games until the girls develop sufficient skill to play the game. Following the soccer season, classes are held inside the gymnasium at which time attention is turned to volley ball and tap dancing. The semester is brought to a close with stunts, tumbling, Danish gymnastics and basketball. Looking ahead to the May Fete, the second semester's work begins with a course in rhythms and folk dances. After the May Fete, the girls again are out of doors with tennis and baseball which brings the year's work and play to a close. There is also a very extensive program of physical education for boys. Calisthenics, tumbling, basketball, football, track and other sports are included in the program. The exercises are of such nature as to promote the proper development of man' muscles which would normally not be used often enough. Basketball is taught and played in these classes. Some of the boys develop considerable skill in dribbling, passing, and shooting. Both Mr. Trout and Mr. Lutz coach interested boys in, football. In this way a large number can enjoy the sport. Mr. Lutzls squad usually plays in one or more interschool contests. During the winter those boys who are not yet good enough to have a chance to make the school team can play in inter-class competition under Mr. Lutz's supervision. In the spring, boys who care for the sport are coached in track by Mr. Clarida. Meets are scheduled in other schools and boys who are good enough are entered in the state meets at Urbana. A. L. Trout T. NV. Cilarida Jane XY'helan Harry Lutz I Si'zr11li'i'u

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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

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Languages and Library Every student who hopes to go to college some day should study a foreign language for at least two years. Latin is sometimes required of students planning to enter certain professions. A reading knowledge of German and French is usually required of persons interested in earning advanced degrees. Spanish is highly favored because of its probable commercial importance. While some schools are becoming more lenie-nt with respect to their former require- ment of two years of entrance Latin, the subject is still recognized as being of utmost importance to persons interested in developing a good vocabulary and a proper apprecia- tion for great accomplishments of an earlier age in human history. The German language is forceful and direct. In the course of his studies the student acquires an added ability to express his thoughts concisely and to think clearly. He, likewise, learns to appreciate the extent of the German influence in the advancement of the Western civilization. French is well worth a student's time whether the need for a reading knowledge of the language exists or not. Its beauty of form and vitality recommend it to students who wish to improve their command of vocabulary, ease of expression and wealth of cultural background. The French stories, songs, and plays studied in class make a decided contribution to a well-rounded education. Spanish has practically the same advantages. The importance of a well-planned library to the modern high school can hardly be overestimated. To make certain that our own is of the greatest good to the greatest number we have a full-time librarian who carefully selects the books to be purchased and who shows the students how to use reference books, the card index, and the reader,s guide. Students needing to use the reference materials regularly may be assigned to the libraryg others may get permits from the teacher assigning the extra reading. Mae Kessing Vera Goessling Cleo Curtis julia Phillips Caroline Luther Eiglaifen