West Allis High School - Wamago Yearbook (West Allis, WI)

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Those who wrote the script and filled the majority of the cast were the English classes of Central. Here students, under the watchful guidance of teachers, learn- ed to express their thoughts and to trans- fer them correctly to paper. Poetry, Shakespeare, and Scott no longer seemed dark, dreary, and deep, but took on an inviting air as the students learned to appreciate the finer realms of literature. x-'4 Strange noises and smells, queer look- ing contraptions, bottles and other equip- ment, and also movies can be found any hour in the science rooms. These students had the opportunity to do laboratory work. In biology frog dis- section was highlighted while in chem- istry halogens were analyzed. During the physics period young Einsteins studied such timely things as atomic energy and jet propulsion. -8.3 i Future engineers Worked every day in the various mathematics classes at Cen- tral. Number enthusiasts learned that 'lthe size of an acute angle of a right triangle is the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenusen or that X : Y + 90. For those who weren't enthusiasts there was review math with its practical prob- lerns. C!6L:i:5l 00l'l'L 6LZ8 P8 Romantic southern lands and old Rome were brought close to Central for Latin and Spanish students. Miss Alice De Bruin's Spanish classes listened to interesting accounts of her trips through lands south of the border and enjoyed colorful movies on Spanish lands and customs. Latin students were taught by Mrs. Plichta how to make use of Latin in acquiring fifty cent words in English.

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ln the Art Department the sky was the limit this year when the students painted the curtain used at the Christmas con- cert. Aside from the making of posters and stage props the students traveled to the Far East to get ideas for the prom decorations on the theme, Chinatown Whether the production was in techni- color or in black and white, the Art De- partment produced results. ULPP? W5 The home economics classes teach the valuable methods of home making to the young ladies of Central High. The girls in sewing worked on projects from rayon dresses to Easter suits. From salads to cookies, the food classes learn- ed to plan and carry out a good meal. X il Learn from the mistakes of others, say the history teachers. In these classes students studied the background of countries, their land structure, and inter- nal and external problems. The many classes that formed the History Depart- ment taught students to become better citizens. fit Tornorrow's business world will in- clude many students of Central's com- mercial classes. From typing to bookkeep- ing they learn the fundamentals needed for office careers. Shorthand is the only known language where a word is written as it is pro- nounced. In the bookkeeping department students are taught the essentials of ac- counting, while the typing classes en- deavor to obtain a high speed rate. Cor- rect business procedure is leamed in the office practice division.