Girls Central High School - Centralite Yearbook (Butte, MT)

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GENERAL SCIENCE' The Magic Study is the name given to General Science by the Freshmen. This study seems more of a reality to them, but no less en- chanting than the story of Aladdin, the boy with the magic lamp. Owing to the well-equipped laboratory at Central, the General Science class learns to solve problems by scientiiic methods. Since we are living in an age of science, worthy and useful citizen- ship in the home and community, requires that high school students have a knowledge of at least the elementary principles of this subject. and know how to apply these principles in improving the conditions of their environment. The students have double periods four times a week, in which they perform many interesting experiments. They learn the relation of man to animal and plant life, and study such subjects as foods, soils. magnetism and electricity. Page Sz'.rty-flzrrc

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CHEMISTRY CLASS Those desiring to specialize in science, are given ample opportunity. The department given over to this study is complete in every detail, and the equipment is entirely up-to-date. Chemistry and physics are taught in alternate years. The former was offered to the students this year, and about fifty girls enrolled. The study of this science gives us an insight into the changes that result in altering the composition of materials. Many interesting experiments have been performed, especially those relating to oxygen, hydrogen. textiles, the composition of milk, and the chemistry of photography. The standard barometers, air pumps and apparatus for distilling water, were constantly being pressed into service by these girls, Because chemistry relates so much to our daily lives, and as the industrial advancement of a country is judged fairly well by the extent to which chemistry is cultivated in its schools, the girls are doing their utmost to advance in this science. Page sixty-two

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ORCHESTRA This last year has proved most successful in the progress and activity of the orchestra. Practice was held three times a week. under the direction of Kathleen Harris, school music instructress. until the time of the oper- etta. when the work was taken over by Professor F. O. Jackson. At an early date. the following officers were elected: President, Helen Marie Venus: Vice-President, Audrey Sheehyg Secretary, Monica Prender- gast: and Treasurer. Cyrilla Meade. The orchestra made several public appearances among which were, The Queen of Kingdom Corners, given by the Immaculate Conception Dramatic Club. The Washington and Lincoln Day program, given by the Patriotic Organizations, the school operetta. and commencement exercises. They also entertained at the majority of school programs and assemblies. M. Prendergast, saxophoneg C. Hoar, bells, H. Venus, piano, L. Lane, trumpet, G. Sullivan, drums: A. Nolan, violin, B. Meade, violing C. Meade, violin, A. Sheehy. violing J. Shorett, bones, M. McGowan, violin. Page si.rz'y-four