Wilkes Central High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (North Wilkesboro, NC)

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v J The practical application of chemistry proves that study IS worth while. The spirit of our school is founded on Central's purpose- to teach, and to develop the whole of each individual. We have learned that in order to develop, we must work. How much we grew and what factors of our personalities we developed depended on what we worked on, whether it was outlining a chemistry chapter before the class lecture . . . forcing tired, aching legs to run around the track field just one more time . . . working on the clean up crew for the Jr.-Sr .... working as an office practice girl. In working to learn, there was developed ha spirit, which prompts a former student to say proudly, Yes, l'm a graduate of Wilkes Central High School! Page Ten The atmosphere in a bank increases the incentive to under- stand economics. Indian war dance adds to the study of early American Liter ature in Freshmen English.

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3-3 OKI as 3 Q. .JO X - us! l' Interest in all phases of life is shown in this study and observation of young children as these future homcmakcrs take charge for a day. A successful exhibition of practicable learning encourages good quality-a trait of Wilkes Central. Central's spirit is shown in the more practical prepara- tion for life . . . the pride in the face of a first-year Home Ec. student as she cooks her first meal or makes her first blouse . . . the all girl wedding in third year . . . those lectures on cattle judging and tool identification in 'Ag. . . . or working at home on projects . . . filling out endless pages of iournals in bookkeeping . . . filling miniature letters in exasperating little cardboard files for office management. X

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Careful planning and first hand experience by Mrs. Smith gives the Centralites tasty, well balanced meals. Central's spirit sounds through the whirr of Mr. Bussel's waxing machine, footsteps in the lonely halls as Lane Wood helps Mr. Bussel after school . . . the clatter of plates as the students who work in,the cafe- teria serve the long lines of hungry Centralites . . . Hey, Mrs. Smith, can I have five pieces of bread? . . . the scrape of sandpaper os Doc's Boys refinish the desks. The spirit could be seen in the cleanliness and efficiency of the school. Willingness and busyness of these helpers reflect the high standards of our cafeteria. Mr. Bussel brushes up the unusually peaceful hall before another rush of Central feet. Page Eleven