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

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Paul I.. Spencer Charles A. Herfurth Dorothy Jennings Opal C. Hartlinc Frances Cottrell The Natural Sciences General science is designed as an orientation course. It is not preparatory to the other sciences, but a unit Within itself. The emphasis is placed upon the correct interpreta- tion of the physical and biological environment of the student. There is a concerted effort made to develop a scientific attitude toward the great variety of phenomena and experiences met by the student in his civic, school, and home life. W'hen B. S. Haldane said, Without a knowledge of science, one cannot understand current events, he expressed the keynote in the teaching of so diversified a subject as general science. In Zoology and botany, the pupil is given an active experience with living organisms in order to acquaint him with the structure and life habits of representative forms of the different plant and animal groups. As a part of the botany course one studies the relation of bacteria to every-day life. Chemistry in high school enables the student to begin early to learn the fundamentals that are necessary for the successful pursuit of the following professions or vocations: medicine, pharmacy, ceramics, dentistry, nursing, and dietetics. For the student who does not expect to enter any of the above helds, the subject has great cultural values, acquainting him with some of the most marvelous advances already made in science. The course in physics aims to explain the ordinary things of the world about us. Students learn: why water rises in pumps, how thermometers work, the physical basis of music, why objects are red or blue, the relation between electricity and magnetism, and scores of other fascinating things. The course is necessary for prospective engineers and invaluable to all others. The radio course is intended to introduce the student to the fundamental theory of radio design. Practice is given in the actual construction of sets. It is not at all uncommon for good students to build five or six tube superheterodynes as a part of their laboratory work. Nim'lr1'n

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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

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L. D. Atkins, B.S. in M.E. Purdue Industrial Arts Robert A. Barr, M.S. University of Illinois Mathematics and Geography C. Scripps Beebee, B.S. of M. Drake University Mnsic Celia Audrey Berry, M.A. University of Southern California English Hazel Mae Bledsoe, M.S. Colorado State College Clothing Harold Brown, A.B. McKendree College English T. W. Clarida, B.S. University of Illinois Agriculture Ruth Clay, A.B. Kentucky Teacher's College and Bowling Green Business College Stenography and Law Helen Constable, A.B. Franklin College English O. M. Corbell, M.A., L.L.B. University of Arkansas and Cumberland University Principal Frances Cottrell, M.S. University of Illinois Zoology and Botany Cleo W. Curtis, M.A. University of Illinois Latin Harry D. Fortney, B.S. University of Illinois Mechanical Drawing The Faculty Vera Goessling, B.S. University of Missouri Librarian Georgia Hanna, B.S. Franklin College Algebra Madge Hardy Assistant Secretary Josephine Harris, M.A. Bread Loaf School of English English Beula Hart1ey,M.A. University of Illinois History Opal C. Hartline, Ph.D. University of Illinois General Science Verna Mae Helm, B.A. University of Illinois Home Econoinics anil Foorls C. A. Herfurth, B.S., B.S. in Central Missouri State Teacher's College Chemistry and General Science Raymond Huck, M.S. University of Illinois Mathematics Dorothy Jennings, A.M. Washington University General Science and History Dean of Girls Mae G. Kessing, Ph.B. University of Chicago French and Spanish Irene Langham, A.B. University of Illinois English Caroline Luther, M.A. University of Illinois Geonietry and Gerinan Harry Lutz, A.B. of Ed. Grace Mccfeedy, A.B. Cornell College English Helen Merz, A.M. University of Illinois History and English Roy M. Montgomery, A.M. University of Indiana History and Civics Julia Phillips, A.B. Drury College Latin, Library and English Paul W. Rau, B.S. Southeast Missouri State Typing and School Treasurer Grace Seiler, A.M. Radcliffe College English Paul L. Spencer, M.S. University of Illinois Mathematics, Physics and Radio Charlotte Spurlin, B.S. University of Illinois American History Marie Stedelin, A.B. Washington University Ancient History Marjorie Titsworth, B.S. Purdue Foods and Cafeteria A. L. Trout, B.A. University of Indiana Civics and Economics Athletic Director, Football and Basketball Coach Dean of Boys Eva Walters Secretary jane Whelan, B.S. University of Illinois Southern Illinois Teacher's College b I l I Ed tion Ina'ustrial Arts Virginia Marshall, A.B. P ysica uca Carl D. Williams, B.S. Jean F. Gerould, B.A. Smith College Illinois Wesleyan Iniliana State Tcacherls College Algebra Bookkeeping and Typing lllflflfftivll AVIS All members of our faculty who do not now have the master's or doctor's degree have done graduate work. Twenty