Central High School - Warrior Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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les in the Study of Grammar and Literature. 2 GRAMMING SEEMS to be nev- nding obstacle to the Fresh- 's acquiring a practical knowl- e of grammar. With Miss No- 's help, the confused expres- ns of her students often change smiles of understanding. f if ti Y GRAMMAR USAGE and American literature are courses required of all eleventh grade students-im cluding football players. Junior gridders enrolled in Mrs. Davie's class find her explanations and patience equally helpful. 4,5 .4 5-. ,ft-21. WELL, MISS METZ, I think if should have ended like this. . . Such remarks are frequently made in this Freshman English class. The exchange of ideas and opin- ions between students promotes clear thinking and ease of ex- pression.

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The Opportunity to Become Well-Informe THE WORKS of Cavalier poets from the Elizabethan Period stimulate an interest in early English literature among Mrs. Clagett's Senior English students. Romantic tales of adventure and gallantry, woven in the colorful language of old, provide various topics for discussion. -4. 22 MRS. STERNBERG INTERRUPTS the regular course of her Senior English class to present a collectioi of beautifully illustrated books of English pros and poetry. The minute detailing of this ink sketc portraying a scene from the Rime of the A cient Mariner, helps to make the story mor vivid. At Central there are twelve English instructors, eaclc doing her best to prepare us for the future. Along with ardena concern for the individual, every teacher displays efticienc and capability and upholds the high standards of Central' English Department. Recognizing the vast importance of a introduction to literature and of the ability to communicat effectively, Central offers accelerated courses to those student qualified to increase their pace of study. Her graduates ar instilled with a basic yet thorough foundation in literature an the English language, which results in a high rate of colleg acceptances. ESSENTIAL IN EFFECTIVE writing and speaking is a fluent vocabulary. books compiled by Miss Reams' Junior class provide quick reference to familiar words.

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Today, Central students realize the val- ue of obtaining a substantial introduction to modern mathematical ideas and their de- velopment. Our program provides strong foundations in the processes which are fun- damental to our modern scientific, commer- cial, industrial, and social systems. In the physical sciences, which are based on these mathematical principles, we are instructed by competent teachers provided with well- equipped facilities. The practical application of the laws of nature and the universe, those principles that form a basis for the develop- ment and stimulation of further knowledge continue to be stressed as basic to the im- provement of modern civilization. Logic and Mechanical Drill Provide THE TURNING POINT of the parabola is equal to the derivative, Mr. Pen- nington explains to his Advanced Alge- bra class. New at Central this year, the course is designed for those students especially proficient in math who are planning higher study in that field. IN RESPONSE TO complaints of mak- ing their polyhedrons too small Bob Reed and Steve Demster created this geometric giant Miss Laura Mauzy now retired received this gft from her ad mirlng math students yr 'IZ . LHUFSRII 1 fm It t her ttttm LMAWTICS BILL PAUL, dictating signs, helps Herbert Wilson solve the angles in this tedious trigonometry problem. Following their work, an observant class prepares for the questions from their instructor, Miss Shewmaker. ll J