Trenton Central High School - Bobashela Yearbook (Trenton, NJ)

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Fine Arts Department h Left to right-Rogene L. Borgen, I. P. Russell, Dapliine Koenig, Iohn R. Slavik, Friebis Siegfried. LTHOUGH the twentieth century had made the modern school change its curriculum in many ways in order to sat- isfy the technical demands of the ma- chine age, Trenton High School still of- fers its pupils the cultural values of Work in fine arts and music. The line-arts course offers instruction in appreciation of the basic principles of stagecraft, de- signing, and drawing. For pupils who are interested in art as an occupation rather than as a hobby there is offered a three-year course in commercial arts. This course offers in- struction in making posters, show cards, linoleum cuts, and soap carvings, and in trimming store Windows and store fronts. Work upon the school's dramatic pro- ductions provides many of the fine arts students with opportunities to put their abilities into real creative Work. Their consistent good Work has Won the ap- probation of the most critical spectators. f23l The design and development of art Work in school publications is also executed by the fine-arts department. The music curriculum provides an opportunity for those interested in music to secure three or more years of training. Pupils taking this course may obtain six credits for instruction given outside of school under approved instructors. The creative Work of the music de- partment Won special citation by the Evaluative Committee in its examina- tion of the school this year. Under the guiding baton of J. P. Russell, the or- chestra has not only learned to perform with perfection but has been encouraged to compose. The band, under R. Rogene Borgen, has also carved an invidious niche for itself at football games and at other athletic activities. The spirited playing of this group reveals the pains- taking effort of the sponsor to develop professional calibre in his students.

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Irtdttstrtttl Arts Department V First Row tleft to rightj-Noble Cochran, John VVhormliy, Harry Burslem, Joseph Ilills. Francis Mack. ,Sctoud Roni-Douglas Coodale, Walter Macllonough, Carl Daiinerth, Harry Friuger, Harry Lesslic. F a student Wishes to study one of the practical arts, let him come to Tren- ton High. Numerous courses are offered, in which a variety of Work is accom- plished. Not only is the theoretical back- ground learned, but these future crafts- men have practical experiences that will aid them later in their chosen life-vvork. Practical pieces of furniture for the home are made by boys in the Wood-shop classes. Although the school derives spe- cial benefit from the Work which these young craftsmen do in constructing nu- merous properties for student produc- tions, the boys themselves gain valuable trade-practice. The print shop provides its students with a detailed program in preparation for their apprenticeships in the printing business. In the electrical shops many useful electrical appliances are made, including the construction of the radio. Thoughtful students who expect to en- ter a mechanical field after graduation make certain that they enter either the auto or the machine shop, the former, if they intend to specialize in the workings of this important product, or the latter, if they expect to master the intricacies of all types of machines. And last, there is the course in me- chanical drawing, W h i c h appeals to boys who are plan- ning to become draftsmen or to be architects. In th i s activity the students learn the skills neces- sary for exact plans. Harry Burslem

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Guidance Department Left to right--L. lg. Lhristian, Mrs. Florence Cougle, S. W. Eherly, VVm. L. Baxter, Mary li. Meagher. N addition to sixteen advisers who give counsel to assigned groups of stu- dents, there is also a special department consisting of Samuel Eberly, director of student placement, who has done an un- precedented job in securing employment for graduates of Central High School, Miss Mary E. Meagher and Mrs. Flor- ence Cougle, who handle special guid- ance and counseling problems pertaining to girls, Clarence E. Christian and Wil- liam L. Baxter, who advise junior and sophomore boys about social and scholas- tic questions. This guidance staff meets the students of Trenton High during assigned periods throughout the week. At this time the vocational aspects of guidance are em- phasized. Studies are made of economic opportunities found in Trenton. Pupils are taught how to recognize and to grasp the type of work for which they are best suited. Prospective college students receive the special services of Mr. Eberly. His oflice is frequently the scene of meetings between college representatives and stu- dents who are inquisitive about the mer- its of a particular college. Mr. Eberly's oflice also keeps complete records of all alumni. In this manner his oilice serves not only as a ready clearing house for de- tails of student and alumni employment but also as a source of information to pupils and graduates as they seek busi- ness, scholastic or professional advance- ment. With the impetus given to employ- ment by the national defense program there has been a growing demand for student Workers during the summer months and after school. The student placement bureau is handling this new responsibility efficiently. At the present time many Trenton High pupils have se- cured employment through this channel. L29