Centennial High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Pueblo, CO)

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F ORTY-SIXERS LEAVE BUS AS MEMORIAL nl' ir SENIOR OFFICERS c. WIGTON A. M. MELTON J. LACY R. Bnooks FRED SMITH 'A' A' In this age of speed the class of '46 decided it was hi time for Centennial to catch up with the rest of the world. To some this would seem like a I-Ierculean task, but for this fast thinking and fast moving class it was as simple as changing the alphabet from A-B-C-D to A-B-U-S. Yes, from now on the organizations of this school can go dashing about in a red and white bus all their own. When the forty- sixers entered the school, no one dreamed they would leave behind them such a useful but revolutionary vehicle! But-we havel VVe first began supporting school activities as Bullpups under the able leadership of Frosh critic, Mr. jehle. In our first election Kenneth King was chosen president, while Bevan Haycock assisted him. Artha Mae Melton was elected keeper of the book, Kay Ducy held onto the purse-strings, and Donald Brandon directed our yells. VVhen Kenneth moved away, his shoes were filled by Bevan, and joe Lacy became assistant prexy. During the year we took part in both the vodevil and circus. Some interested in sports became football, basketball, and track stars. Still others joined the staffs of the Year Book and the Centennialight. Many of us found our way to band, orchestra, glee club, and debate. The Shakespeare Awards for scholarship were won by Tom Bartley and Willa Nuckolls. Returning to Centen in September, we found that Miss Cullen had consented to be our critic. Joe Lacy was elected to the presidency with Tom Bartley as assistant. Olive Scribner took over the job of purser, Don Evans became yell leader, and Artha Mae Melton held her old position as secretary. As Sophomores we enthusiastically supported the scrap drives, the Red Cross, the magazine drive, the vodevil, and the senior stamp booth. The forty-Asixers contributed considerably to the field of sports, music, drama, and journalism. Jeanne Place won the coveted Davis Medal for her knowledge of Latin. It was with a feeling of great loss that we returned to school the next year. Our friend, Mr. Heaton, who had been principal of Centennial for many years was no Page Eighteen

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longer with us. Mr. Frank K. Smith took over the principalship. Rather early in the year Miss Cullen relinquished her position of critic to Mr. Fred Smith. Under his guidance joe Lacy, Artha Mae Melton, Olive Scribner, and Don Evans resumed the offices they held as sophomores, and Bevan Haycock became vice-president. As juniors we became leaders as well as followers and supporters. On the football field the class was well represented. Chester Wigton, Benny Salters, Bob Manire, and Don Evans all were A squadders in basketball. Fastest on the cinder track was speedy joe Lacy. The class enjoyed baseball, which was returned to the athletic program this year. john Norton stepped forth to win the Time Award. The I-lesperian Essay Contest finalists were all junior girls, and Marjoryann Bertholf won the medal. In the fall of 1945 we entered the halls of Centen with renewed enthusiasm. joe Lacy, and Artha Mae Melton retained their old positions, Roland Brooks became treasurer, and Chester VVigton was elected assistant prexy. Eddie Jefferson was head yell leader, while Artha Mae Melton, Shirley Murphy, jim Hartshorn, and Kenneth King were appointed as his assistants. At the end of the first semester Charles Seelye and Lila Lee Day replaced Eddie and Shirley. T Because the war was over, this was an exceptionally joyous year for the seniors. This was our first high school year not restricted by wartime regulations. 1945-46 was a high water mark in athletics. The football team reached tops by becoming South-Central League champs and was second only to Fort Collins in the state. After a close race for first place in South-Central League basketball, we became co-champs with Canon City and Colorado Springs. Chester Wigton, Bob Manire, and Don Evans were stars on the basketball floor. Cleo Centemann served as Lieutenant Colonel of the R. O. T. C. with Jeanne Place as the Colonel's lady. Roland Brooks was band master. Rena Phelps, Judy Levy, and Grace Hemphill graced the debating squad, Kathie jones and john Adams bossed the Year Book, and Rena Phelps edited the Centennialight. The senior act, An Old Time Barn Dance, contributed vim, vigor, and vitality to the vodevil. Shirley Murphy reigned as sports Queen. The senior play, Come Rain or Shine, directed by Miss Edwards, played to a full house. As the year ends we find event tumbling over event-cap and gown measurements track meets, kid day, commencement invitations, baccalaureate, graduation--and then farewell. VVx1.LA Run-r N ucxoLLs. if if Miss Berliner: Now, you boys know that you can't read newspapers unless you're up in your grades. Desmond Keep: Well, what's the matter with my grades? Miss B.: Do you want me to look them up? What's your name? D. K.: Douglas Unfug. Page Nineteen