Central High School - Helios Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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JANUARY THAW' Row l: S. Rogers, M. Krueger, l. Wygmans, G. Twitord, P. Kempter, L. Denl-lounten Row 2: C. Westra, Miss Dalebout, D. Boeskool, B. Powell, W. Ford, D. Kelly. Row 3: R. Kroes, W. Veit, R. VanRyn, V. Petrilli, F. Smith. Central's senior play, Hlanuary Thaw , a rousing comedy by Bellamy Partridge was presented on November 20, 2l, and 22 to a sellout audience that totaled over 2000. Vincent Petrilli and Susan Rogers co-starred as Herbert and Marge Gage, a couple from New York. The part of lonathan Rockwood, who didn't hold with modern inconveniences , was hilariously played by Chuck Westra, Pat Kernpter played his wife, Mathilda. The situation grew quite tense in the New England larrnhouse, where the two families lived. The Rockwoods disagreed with the Gages on modern conveniences, on political parties, and on who owned the house. The rest ol the seniors in the cast played small town characters. Uncle Walter, a talkative elderly neighbor, who stole the show, was Russ Van Ryn. lt took the combined efforts of all the committees and Miss Dalebout to make ulanuary Thaw a success. Stage set 109 ,,

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MEMORIAL The auditorium was darkened. Through the waiting silence broke the first strains of Rhapsody in Blue . The curtain rose, and under the spotlight shone a Hammond organ. Thus it was that the class of '47 presented its memorial to the school. lt was something unusual and useful, and its early date of presentation, December l9, made it possible for the class that presented it to receive some of its benefits. The spirit of the class of '47 will long be remembered through its beautiful and outstanding contribution to Central. As the Class of l947 leaves Central, they are both sad and proud. They are sad at leaving the school they have played in and worked in for six years. Memories they will carry away, memories of their many activities, of their class discussions and debates, and of the personalities of their teachers. ' The seniors are proud of their contribution to Central. Not only have they presented an original memorial, the organ, but they have also set many precedents. They sponsored two major plays, revived Central's Vaudeville Show, sold cokes in the gym at noon, sponsored dances, and presented their memorial in time for the Christmas Assembly. 108 ,,, -.-,-.,,v ,,........,.,',1 A-1-, .. l A. ' 1-'LKL1...v..Z4a.1i,LL1,zLxi:'s' '

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11.14. A -vw.: 1 mzfn VETERANS Row 1: B. MacDonald, D. Petit, I, Sherwood, B, Colvin, R. Westra, Cf. Vander Myde, How 2: M. Schuiling H. Leer, E. Fritsma, I, Strahan, I, Koole, Row 3: D, Barney, I, Wilson, F. Mcliachron, I. Henley, R, Zarzecke Row 41 B, Mitchell, H, Lurowicz, I. Dempski, F. lasinski, D Ver Burg. Two out ot every three vets at Central High School are ex-sailors. The rest are ex-marines, merchant marines, coast guardsmen, and army men. Some ol these vets went in tor extra-curricular activities around Central this year. lim Henley and Sam Clements were cheerleaders, Bill Colvin was on the track team, and Sam Clements'and Gordon Vander Myde were in the Variety Show. The latter also took part in the all-school play. Veterans played an important part at all basketball games, as most of the students can testify. They yelled their lungs out and never admitted defeat until the last horn sounded. Most of them are graduating this year, and all will long remember Central. 110