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

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X., ' -wi' u.I -... XX1-QMLL-.. Av MUN. Editor-in-Chief Qegu. Wgkm Literary Editor Bvio-uz..S Sytannudq Art Editor O Yap! A! Photography Editor Wgmyg-QV Business Manager Uiwiaef Advertising Manager C2u.a6Jf' Circulation Manager 045 ' ' 533660-an Head Typist 62nd Helios fXnnuai 1954 Presented by Central High School Grand Rapids, Michigan Dedication This annual is primarily a record of Central's senior class of 1954. What its members have done is probably no more than many classes have done in the past or others will do in the future. But these accomplishments ond good times are, to the sen- iors, far more important than those of any other of Central's graduating classes. Therefore these things are here recorded. But the fact remains that what the class of T954 has done could not have been done without some- one toshow the way, to chart the course and help with the steering. This person had to be patient and understanding, he had to spend countless hours, hard at work, to see that everything came out as it should, he had to absorb all the shocks that might have been suffered, he had to do all of the worrying. To Mr. Wendell Shroll, who takes it all in stride, this is but a part of his position here at Central, but to the class of '54, his guidance is something beyond the call of duty. Therefore it is only appropriate for this record to be dedicated to Mr. Shroll, in deep appreciation for what he has done. The class of T954 is neither the first nor the last to pass through his hands. But he has made them feel, through his kindly manner, his untiring efforts on their behalf, and his ever-present sense of humor, that they are his favorites. And certain it is that he is theirs. fr. gi!g':.ixxa s K e ii ' E :QSM ri, ng fm W xx if , 1 .Y..x4,k X 1 A xv Q X it .X ggi. .Q . , .. s, x. . 1.A45-wx.. :gm I f'+wl'1f L tv 3 Q . 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Y .- Mr. Henry Ludwick Mr. Ludwick, the assistant principal of Central, is directly responsible to the principal and has charge of the building during the principal's absence. He gives special attention to the Junior High School Activity Program. Supervision of evening activities and direction of monthly fire drills are among the other duties ably performed by the assistant princi- pal. Mr. Ludwick's service as general adviser in the student participation programs has been very much appreciated. v' -Xw,.- -- f--. Y- M. on., Ns.- Miss Marion Campbell One of the most important positions in the school is that ot student personnel director. The duties which this job includes are performed by Central's Miss Campbell. Her strong and steadying guidance has served not only as an aid but as an inspiration to many students. Her kindly perseverance and patience are unexcelled, and her opinions are re- spected by students and teachers alike. Everyone at Central is grateful to her for her efforts unceasing. 9 Mrs. Phyllis Woodlock Mrs. Woodlock is a pleasant, thoughtful, and understanding administrator. She is known for her good judgment and her wise decisions. She fulfills her duties by doing all in her power to keep students in school. She contacts parents and students and tries especially hard in getting students to want to stay in school. She takes pride in her work and de- serves the best co-operation possible. Office Staff The Ottice Stat? is composed of several clerks who carry out assignments for the principal, the assistant principal, and the personnel director. They also serve the teachers by mimeographing tests and daily work, and twice a year they work on figuring the average of candidates for membership in the National Honor Society. Writing the record notices and keeping the records of all the students in the school are among their other duties. JJ,- 12' Nancy Slkkema Wilma Siekman D. Mason, J, Geluso, E. Cook, E. Zenk, E. Almy, L. Early The cafeteria staff, headed by Miss Early, oper- ates through the efforts of its members with the aid of several students, who are employed at the be- ginning of the year to help during the noon hour. Their goal is to maintain pleasant surroundings in the cafeteria. The staff has the responsibility of prepar- ing the meals, keeping order in the lunchroom, and cleaning up after the noon hour rush. This organ- ization is vital to the smooth operation of the school's noon hour lunch program. The maintenance crew of Central has the re- sponsibility of cleaning the rooms and halls, taking care ot the school yard, and checking the lights. There are four firemen and one engineer who have charge ot heating the building. lt is also the task ot this department to receive the supplies and de- liver them to the teachers throughout the school. Maintaining order, operating the elevator, and do- ing a little repair work round out their many duties. .Q M. Cook, H. Noel, J. Jenkins, J. Drake Cafeteria Maintenance G. Dudley, L. lampman P. Ritsema, J. Bi0fk, A- B'-ldnlfk J, Vgn Popering, C. Gllbo, E. J. Davis, H. Baits ll English Department 41 'II' Elaine Clarke University of Michigan AB., MA. English Lorene Roth Otterbein College Middlebury College AB., M.A. English, Latin --ll Jacoba Dalebout Calvin College Hope College University of Michigan A.B., M.A, Speech, English, Coach of Dramatics and Forensics Emma Quigley University of Michigan Toledo University Janet S. Ascherman Grand Rapids Junior College Michigan State College B.A, English, History J Grace M. Parkhurst Michigan State College Western Michigan College A.B. B S English, 7th Grade Fused Program Finding Shakespeare fascinating English fhwsgwm A Annan' VF .Q- Dorothy E. Sonke University of Michigan Northwestern University A.B., M.A. English English Workshop A strong background in all phases of English is one of the most important steps in one's preparation for later life. Through English the student learns to express himself, to create, and to write logically, concisely, and correctly, The ideas of the great writers of all times, from Shakespeare to Sandburg are brought to lifes and Studying grammar -. W A h --kwsgh ' i 4 I-81's-rff: gags: ,u a genuine appreciation and understanding of them is developed. Since one is often judged by his speech, an applicable knowledge of correct grammar is essential. Central has been very successful in filling these needs through the efforts of the English Department. To many students the English Workshop offers an opportunity to receive guidance and help. In an air of cooperation and relaxation students help each other solve problems which need special consideration. Many students find that grammar, reading, or perhaps themes are not as easy as they should be, or that they are not sure how certain things are done. Working with English literature Mathematics Department ? ff 5' eip, William Lewis K HW en., Central Mict-iigon College Grand Rapids Junior College 8,S. Calvin College Arithmetic, 8th Grade University of Michigan Fused Program A-B. Geometry, Arithmetic Elmer H. Vrugginlc John H. DeWitt Hope College Hone College Houghton College of Mines University of Michigan University of Michigan AB. A B, Science, Health, Arithmetic Mathematics, Debate . . . t . r r . I I , I. -L.- David Clatworthy Grand Rapids Junior College Michigan State College E. E. andR M Chicago, lll, A.B, Arithmetic, Geometry Charles A. Smith Central Michigan College Michigan State B S , M A Mathematics August Amdt Central Michigan University of Michigan University of Colorado 5 S , M A Mathematics Math Workshop With the hope of assisting students with problems in this subject, the Mathematics Workshop opened under the capable supervision of Mr. Arndt and Janet Smith, a senior. Its staft of three juniors and three seniors has been very successful in helping students in all grades, in courses varying from elementary arithmetic to advanced algebra and trigonometry. These services are offered not only to those who have a general difficulty with math- ematics, but also to those who have missed work or are troubled by a specific problem. The student body is very grateful for the efforts of these helpers and the benefits received from this organization. The Mathematics Department operates toward the purpose oi building self-assurance, reasoning power, and a fundamental knowledge of figures. Students be- gin with junior high arithmetic and then take ninth grade general math. Commercial arithmetic, two years of algebra, plain and solid geometry, and trigonometry are offered to those interested in advanced courses, Each year the Math Department gives an award to the best student in junior high math and algebra. For those students who are very much interested in this subject, this department has organized the Math Club and the Math Workshop. Struggling with a geometry theorem tl tl Ll ii llll jtuszuxrw MMM M if., .2- spy' i Science Department Claire L. Walper Michigan Normal College University of Michigan Colorado State University Columbia University B.S., M.A. Health, General Science, Biology Gene F. Blossom Western Michigan College University of Michigan B.S. 8th Grade Fused Program General Science, Health Harvey Meyaard Calvin College Michigan State College University of Michigan Physiology, Biology, Gen. Science, Health C. H. Newcomer College of Wooster University of Chicago B.S. Physics, Chemistry Gaining scientific knowledge through biology l fr. '21 Y if? Q Wilamena Schnooberger Hope College University of Michigan University of Wisconsin A.B., M.A. Chemistry, General Science Q Obtaining practical science through the study of physics Central's science department succeeds in opening to students a stimulating new field of interest. Its variety of courses offers some phase of the subject to all. ln gene eral science classes the younger students gain q general knowledge of the field. ln their sophomore year the mysteries of plant and animal life are unfolded before them through biology. Next in the program comes chem- istry, dealing with the compositional wonders of the earth. An exacting study of the human body and its functions is related in physiology. Finally comes physics, the study of heat, lights, sound, and mechanics. To this are added field trips and excursions which illustrate the practical uses for the study. A well-balanced science curriculum has been provided. Striving to solve the puzzles of chemistry Social Science Department Dona Jean Palmatier Grand Rapids Junior College Michigan State College A.B. World History, Bth Grade Fused Program Jack B. King Grand Rapids Junior College Western Michigan College A,B. Family Living, Civics D. E. Carpenter Calvin College Michigan State College A.B. History, Economics Russell P. Posthumus Central Michigan College B.A. Civics, History Studying world history 'QFR Lucile Ellen Meyering University of Michigan Northwestern University A.B., M.A. History O Wendell A. Shroll Western Michigan College A.B. American Government, Civics Helen Harrigan University of Michigan Columbia University Western Michigan College A.B, and M.A, 7th Grode Fused Program History Wir.: ' 4 It-x Explaining the methods of governing The Social Science Department offers courses in geog- raphy, civics, world history, American history, American government, economics, and family living, Students in Social Science classes pass from one absorbing subject to another, gradually acquiring a better understanding of man - how he has lived and died, how he lives today, and why. They are fascinated by peoples in other lands, they learn about the fundamentals of govern- ment and discuss the economic problems of the nation. In this way they develop a better insight into the world of yesterday and today, thus they are being prepared to face the future as stronger and better citizens ot the world tomorrow. Opening a new world for study 4 ' Q D x , s ,vc ' K. , Vs- 1 s , 'XX ' ' : if A V- ' - - N . x X A , X . Q.. , lsfl 54,1 ' V4 X ,.,.. -f ffl: K ,5Q 'i , . . 1.4 ' ra n ' --warg.. W ' 115, 1 ' 'Hr' egg! if 'am '?j.1-:tg 3 . -cw 3 -,,, - if--'5L'f.sgaf Q, Us M-of ' w-c . .. ', 'N f, ' . V- efff -wi -'Ns - 21 lf, A ,' sg, ,- :N Def -1 ,M- '-:., , up IQ 'ffl' ' M' ,Q 7 . .1 fa L' f ,sim 1 v . 'T FT' 1, --' X I N , -..:,..,,.,:k 5 c ,.,..f-V' ,.. ,X '-Q--.., 'iii If Enid W. Combs Chico Art Department -4... Yxfnn acl! The main goal of the students in Central's art courses is to increase their ability in creative thinking, that is to say, to learn to express themselves through their ability in drawing, painting, weaving, or some other phase of art. Under the guidance of the art instructor the pupils increase not only their ability but their knowledge as well. Their chief reward is in the self-satisfaction which Becoming acquainted with art work A 1' ttf . 2, go Art Institute Teacher College, Columbia grind Ragds Jlgnipr College B S B A Carrying out ideas language Department E ,.. ,.-l-u-itlilillv K . Comprehending English through the study of Latin Through the study of foreign languages, students aim to increase their knowledge ofthe world and its peoples. In studying Latin a student gains an understanding of various customs and ways of life, as well as a greater knowledge of ancient history and the culture of the early Romans. Second year students read Julius Caesar's Gal- lic Campaigns, which is translated directly and studied for style and content, The display of projects completed by the students, which help to increase their knowledge in some particular phase of their Latin studies, provides an opportunity for others to see something of Roman culture and its influences upon the development of civili- zation. ln Spanish courses emphasis is placed upon oral language and conversation, Students learn ofthe social and cultural customs of the Latin American countries and Spain. A knowledge ofthe language ofthe South Amer- ican countries is essential in promoting a greater under- standing of our southern neighbors, Through the study of Spanish, students become interested in these countries and are often induced to travel there. Foreign language students increase their knowledge of English both in vo- cabulary and in structure. b ii' M. Fennell Michigan State Normal University of Michigan American Academy, Rome, ltaiy A.B., MA. Latin, Spanish Commercial Department Helen A. Marsh University of Michigan Calvin College Grand Rapids Junior College A.B., M,A. Stenography, Typing A rw' Wilson B. Ashley University of Chicago Michigan State Normal Western Michigan B.S. Bookkeeping, Business Math Planning for success in business Joan Reed Grand Rapids Junior College Western Michigan College B.S. Retail Sales Esther Skurka Aquinas College Western Michigan B.A. Typing, Shorthand, Office Practice The Commercial Department prepares students for their future careers in business. Through classes in shorte hand, typing, and office practice the students gain a working knowledge of secretarial procedures. Book- keeping, retail selling, and commercial arithmetic com- plete the list of subjects for those interested in a business vocation. Neatness, dependability, and accuracy are emphasized as essential attributes in commercial train- ing. The practical experience gained through the com- mercial department makes the transition from high school to the business world an easier one. Many of the students receive their first jobs through the department, Preparing for the business world k -we 3 4 x.Qs X fb Home Economics Department Charlotte P. Herron Ruth Terpstra Elsa M- GleYe Western Michigan College Grand Rapids .lunior College Eolumblc' U?lVZ'5llY Calvin College Western Michigan nlVe 5llY 0 C lcago rss. 5.5. B-54 Homemaking, Foods Home Living Clolhlngf HOME MUUUQCIUEHT The Home Economics Department offers many op- portunities for girls to develop their personalities and skills for packing future homes. The department includes many levels of clothing study and food preparation Per- sonal Regimen and Home Management from the ninth grade through the twelfth. There are classes to suit girls at all stages. Foods courses offer work in preparing dinners, teas, and luncheons. Aside from this, the classes study composition of foods and their origins. In first year clothing classes the students study the line, color, and design of cloths and how they can be used to best ad- vantage. Child care is taken up for the second semester and children's garments all made. Advanced clothing classes make suits and evening clothes and investigate good buymanship . Personal Regimen is a first semes- Personal Regimen ter course offered to twelfth grade girls which deals with personal problems such as personality develop- ment, getting along with people, conduct under various social relationships, and money, management. Home Management, which comes in the spring semester, in- cludes a study of family relations, home furnishing, and nursing. This year many girls from the foods classes entered the Cherry Pie Baking Contest, and dresses and suits skillfully made were entered in the annual Youth Talent Exhibits as symbols of the accomplishments of Central's active department. An award is presented at the end of the school year to a girl in this department who has shown outstanding talent and skill in one or more of the areas of study. Enjoying a course in homemaking .Ls Kr' ...ii u.-ifjgw-' ' .ave di 'x...- WW! L-if -er-'K 5 Music Department '. f . an A-siwrfifi C -X- N- Daniel Kovats University of Michigan B.M.E. Instrumental Music, General Music General music is one ofthe subjects given to those stu- dents participating in the fused program. It is the begine ner's training in the basic fundamentals ot musicf and it serves to acquaint the young student with a general knowledge of musical appreciation. Modern record hits and the forever-loved classics are played and general thoughts on these selections are pointed out. Group singing is also an enjoyable part of this program. Stu- dents learn the origin of our patriotic songs and talk tunes. Elementary musical theory is also taught, it helps to acquaint the student with the what's and why's of musical composition and construction. This course has proved many times over that it is of great value to a student whether he continues in the music line or not. Other related courses in the vocal department are the Glee Clubs, open to any student whether he has had previous musical experience or not, the second choir, and the highest vocal group, the first choir. ln the instru- mental department, such organizations as the band and the orchestra provide ample training for the individual who enjoys working in instrumental music. Ozzie Kristen Grand Rapids Junior College Kansas State Teacher's College B.S.M. Instrumental Music, General Music Continuing music study Becoming acquainted with music X tutu fe al Kenneth Davis Oberlin College B.M., B.M.E. Vocal Music Industrial Arts Department Lloyd F. Hutt John Vander Molen Walter Miller Western Michigan College Western Michigan South Dakota State University af Michigan B.S. Morningside College A.B. Machine Shop University of Michigan Mechanical Drawing 3-5- Printing, Annual Wallace Fillingham Gllbefl H- HUfCl l 95 Wesfem Michigan Western Michigan College s.A., M.A. B-S u General Shop, Electricity W00dW0fk'n9 The Industrial Arts Department has a definite impor- tant place in the curriculum at Central. The department is based on the idea that boys in high school should be given an opportunity to try a number of trades to dis- cover their natural aptitudes and interests. Junior high school classes are widely varied, while in senior high school the boys try to develop a basic understanding in a specific field. Senior high school boys may choose from five shop classes: mechanical drawing, printing, electricity, machine shop, and wood shop. All of these courses have ranges of skill and proficiency to suit all types of needs. Most students go on from Central to more training in the industrial fields. However, a few re- ceive apprenticeships and proceed straight into industry. Becoming acquainted with fools Learning the arf of printing 5 QM A Experiencing fhe use of machines Sfudygng house plc,-,S Increasing Jerry's skill in woodwork I si if library Edna Bibby Chicago University Carroll College Drexel Institute of Technology University of Wisconsin University of Michigan BA., B.L.S. Librarian L A very vital part of Central High School is the School library. The library, under the supervision of Miss Bibby and Mrs. Brower, is used by almost every student in Central for reference, research, or pleasure reading. The eight thousand or more volumes which comprise the library serve as a welcome aid to studies. Learning how to use the assets offered by the library Margaret M. Brower Michigan State College University of Michigan Western Reserve University A.B., M.A., B,S. in L.S. Librarian B! ' f'y 'f -+H--..f . fog- N Q Helen l.. Freeman Boston University Columbia University University of Michigan B.S., M.A. Physical Education, Health Physical Education Department The eight required semesters of physical education pass rapidly in participation in various athletic activities. The girls and boys gain in athletic ability and in character development. Not only do they learn the rules of many games, but they are also trained in the sportsmanship and honesty necessary in the athletic world and in life in general. Charles Irwin Grand Rapids Junior College Western Michigan College B.S. Physical Ed., Health Playing as a team Partraying athletic skills Growing physically through exercise Trade Opportunity I , M3 I Sptjixglfegg',f21,fg:3.,g.: 3 - ' 'A - Nffffiif it me-f2f , 4, ' N -,Q if ,, time Q- i A , .P fi' David P. Sharphorn Western Michigan College B.S. Trade Opportunity Belle Dow indiana State Teachers College Ball State Teachers College University of Chicago Ph.B,, M.A. Home Making, Math 3' A ' ' 9 1' K : . x si ' '.,, D fe ,X Q K 5 454 etch' 5 ' 'L Jacob S, Lqhqm Anthony Lapenna University of Michigan WGSYBFU MlCl1l9Gtl Western Michigan B-A-f M-A. Smith Hughes English, History Shoe Repair, Related Math. The Trade Opportunity in Central gives students a chance to gain practical experience in vocations which will always be helpful. This department maintains the leather athletic equipment for the school and works on various leather projects, such os comb cases, wallets, belts, and general shoe repair. Within the Trade Depart- ment is a service club called Keep Your Walk Clean, which takes care of snow removal on the parking lot and the sidewalks surrounding the building. Their activi- ties are most helpful to the school. Helping to plan a future occupation 55.7. 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Wilcox Emmanuel Missionary College University of Michigan Michigan Normal College B.A. 7th Grade Fused Program Helios Newspaper Displaying ability through projects Our pupils here at Central enjoy a greater variety of opportunities and a better chance for educational devel- opment and guidance through the fused program. This fusion of English and Social Studies under one teacher's guidance enables the teacher to become better acquaint- ed with a student's abilities and interests. lt also allows the teacher to be of more assistance in solving student's problems. During the two-hour block of time many in- teresting and educational activities can be carried on without interruption. Such activities include project work, field trips to various points of interest, greater use of additional equipment, correlation. Opening a new world for study Planning four Yea' programs thx gy! 'H- r wwf' wif' 2 M 1 , I ,K W , .f . 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A 5:5 KU' TWP i ' 'm QQ lx -4 .. b':-YV'fff'?'f W rh ,ef ,X fffvfsi WMM Q, 1+ gm- ,1qif '-my f A 5 .4 L T sbs. ' bag- 'I Y , 2, bwivtnpl.-ii, -5-Xhspi: wa. R N' Student Council f :sie 5, 15 First Row: J. Nameth, D. Brinks, D. Raterink, J. Keegstra, J. Lindberg, E. Brown Second Row: A. Newhouse, N. Chamberlain, T. Webster, N. Kouchoukcs, J. Vanderberge, S. Ccvanuugh, P. Donham, K. Waterman Third Row: P. Schneider, P. Foree, G. Vandenberge, H. Wagemaker, Mrs. Roth, P, Waldron, E. Zeerip, J. Hargrove, R, Vander Ploeg, M. Herron, C. Klinesteker, D. Bergren, J. Tunniclitfe, B. Elwell President- N. Kouchoukos Vice-President - G. llecker Secretary-Treasurer - J. Vanden Berge Public Relations Officer-J. Burnwell Sponsor- l. Roth The connecting link between the students and the faculty is the Student Council. Through the representatives from the different session rooms many activities were offered during the noon hour, after school, and in the evening. The game room, which was started last year for noon-hour enter- tainment, operated successfully with the help of the Service Club. Chess, checkers, and dominoes were among the games purchased this year. The annual All-School Mixer was another big project 36 of the Council. This event was originated so that all the grades might take part in one social function together. Other tasks of this organization consisted of working on a new Centralite, attending the Inter- High Council meetings, working on dances at John Ball Park during the summer, and organizing the Homecoming at Houseman Field. Through the ideas of the Student Council members, activities have been chosen for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone. Student Government .fee First Row: J. Vanden Berge, G. Skipper, A. Nottsinger Q37 Second Row: B. Brown, R. Nordstrom, R. Vander Ploeg, D. Hale, B. Simpson, 8. Tom Third Row: J. Lieberman, K. Killman, H. Meyaard, R. Beuker, G. Breen, L. Ter Molen Head Managers 6. Skipper J. Heftel The Student Government of Central was estab- lished to maintain student supervision in study halls. By this means it has given its members opportunities for experience in accepting responsibilities, With its faculty supervision and the hard work of the students this organization has progressed far this year. Meetings held with members of the faculty and administration have helped to promote a better faculty-student understanding and have solved many problems. As a result Central has developed one of the finest Student Government systems in the state and an organization of which everyone may be proud. 37 First Row: R. Warden, B. Fessell, B. Fate, J. Rings, E. Whitman Second Row: P. Foree, M. Dood, E. Sedam, R. Vander Ploeg, N. Kouchoukos, T. Irwin Third Row: R. Beuker, D. Miller, M. McGrath, D. Stickney, C. Lievense, J. Washburn Fourth Row: Mr. Shroll, E. Zeerip, B..Boshoven Head Ushers-R. Boshoven, E. Zeerip Sponsor-W. Shroll The Ushers Club is responsible for keeping assemblies orderly and well-managed. The members usher at all the activities which take place in the auditorium. Ushers are chosen at the end of their junior year by members of the faculty. To qualify for member- ship, they must rank high in participation in school activities, attendance, and citizenship. The juniors then usher for Numeral Day, Class Day, and Com- mencement exercises. 38 National Honor Society Seated: E. Whitman, N. Kouchoukos, E. Sedam Second Row: B. Fessell, J. Smith, M. Dood, N. Sikkemo Third Row: B. Baehre, M. McGrath, G. Dinsmore, R. Boshoven Fourth Row: R. Wykes, M. Schwalm President-B. Fessell Vice-President - G. Dinsmore Secretary - E. Sedum Treasurer-J. Rings Sponsor- E. Clarke Membership in the National Honor Society is based on the four qualities of scholarship, leader- ship, character, and service, an excellent academic record is not, in itself, a basis for entrance to this organization. The Society serves the school by maintaining the Lost and Found Department, where students claim everything from books to basketballs. Officers for the club are elected twice a year. Admittance to the National Honor Society is cer- tainly a great honor. 39 Sock 81 Buskin l to First Row: T. Weiner, N. Walczewski, M. Heagle, M. Cossin, A. Newhouse, J. Park, B. Tom, R. Warden Second Row: P. Foree, M. Washburn, M. Asaris, TC. Blanchard, M. E. Smith, E, Sedam, S. Klinesteker, D. Carr Third Row: B. Baehre, B. Mast, J. Lieberman, M. Bucknell, J. Vanden Berg, N. Kouchoukos, D. Bowman Fourth Row: R. Vander Ploeg, D. Stickney, R. Wykes, R. Beuker, D. Miller, M, McGrath, J. Weitzel Vice-President-M. Asuris Presid t D B Treasurer-A. Newhouse Secretory-B. Tom en - ' Uwmun Sponsor-J. Dalebout Every second and fourth Tuesday the members of Sock and Buskin Club, with their sponsor, Miss Dalebout, hold their meetings. Business meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, while a spread at one of the members' homes is held on the fourth Tuesday. At the spreads pro- grams consisting of various skits, scenes, and musi- cal numbers are presented. The members are juniors and seniors who have qualified for member- ship by participation in dramatic activities. Sock and Buskin participated in the Christmas Assembly by presenting the Nativity in tableau with appro- priate Scripture reading. ,Twelve members served as regular ushers at the Civic Theatre plays, and a number of members substituted at various times. But the major activity of the year, of course, was the production of the play, Seventeenth Summer, the story of a teen-age girl's dating problems. Twenty-three members of Sock and Buskin earned a sufficient number of points to be accepted into Central's Thespian Troupe, which is an affiliate of the National Thespian Society. Thespiuns -N First Row: N. Walszewski, M. Heagle, M. Cossin, A. Newhouse, D. Carr Second Row: T. Weiner, M. Asaris, C. Blanchard, M. E. Smith, E. Sedam, S. Klinesteker, J. Park Third Row: B. Baehre, B. Mast, J. Lieberman, M. Bucknell, J. Vanden Berg Fourth Row: N. Kouchoukos, D. Miller, M. McGrath, D. Bowman 40 Stage Crew First Row: D. Stacey, B. Fate, C. Campbell, N. Walczewski, C. Blanchard Second Row: B. Phillippi, R. Coyne, H. Wogemaker Mr. Fillingham had four full-time workers on the Mr. Fillingham's auxiliary crew was a group of stage crew this year. These boys performed their girls who worked during the senior play and the duties at all school assemblies as well as the many variety show. The work of the stage crew has been productions that were given throughout the year. essential to the success of all school productions. L. Baribeau, R. Boonstra, K. Bohn, W. Fillingham 41 Y-Teens First Row: lsitting on the floorl F. Nielson, F. Perkins, S. Palmer, M. Burton Second Row: lkneelingl N. Regent, M. Wyngarden, S. Steele, R. De Bree, M. Lamereaux, A. Rynberg, M. Simpson Third Row: lseatedl D. Toringa, B. Schecht, K. Dahman, I.. Nordyke, J. Brink, M. Kiander, D, Newton, A. Hermanis, P. Cline, J. Beal Fourth Row: lstandingl S. Romph, B. Venroy, S. Mail, G. Vanden Berge, S. Blanchard, M. Meeter, B. Cun- cins, G. Lotta, N. Oversmith, M. Trowbridge President- 6. Steketee Vice-President - M. Glnzier Secretary - E. Ruube Treasurer - D. Thayer Sponsor- D. Palmatier The Y-Teens have played an important part in Centrale social life during the past year. Contribu- splash party, and a dance have comprised their rec- WOHS to SerYiCe pr0feCtS have been great. This year reational activities for the year. They have also they participated in the All-City Senior Y-Teen Ban- sent delegates to Several city and state Y-Teen quet, gave a Christmas basket to a needy family, conferences. The Y-Teens constitute an important and took part in the Pennv Parade, Spreqdg, q part of Central's extra-curricular program. 42 Hi-Y Club First Row: N. Kouchoukos, R. VanderPIoeg, E. Zeerip, H. Gavriledes, J. Weilzel, J. Clay, K. Killman Second Row: D. Stickney, R. Beuker, N. Kik, R. Rose, G. Breen, J. VanderWeide, K. Lievense Third Row: R. Zeerip, P. Sandro, M, McGrath, D. Daanei R. Swenson. I. Peterson President - H. Gavriledes Vice-President - E. Zeerip Secretory-Treasurer - J. Weitzel Sponsor- A. Lu Pennu The members of Hi-Y take an active part in vari- ous service projects in the school. The boys partici- pate in the Y.M.C.A. basketball league and during the past year sponsored two teams. The members of this organization represent Central's ideals of sportsmanship and leadership. This group also aids in promoting school spirit among the students and in carrying out Centralite traditions. Although the club has many work projects on its agenda for the year, it also oFfers various social activities to make itself an all-around organization. 43 Truth for Youth First Row: T. last, J. De Vries, K. Koets, P. De Bree, P. Orr, J. Koets, D. Bowman. Second low: S. Elliott, G. Dean, D. Bruin. P. Kriekcard, J. Katchpow, A. Vasquez, P. Steel Third Row: M. McCuhn, H. Westrate, M. Kriekuard, S. Bruinekool, P. Amtsbuechler, S. Moriarity, C. Henline, A. Allen, S. La Vine Fourth Row: I. Oehrl, E. Carlson, J. Dawson, B. Uhlmann, J. Decker, M. Dood, D. Hendricks, B. Rotclift Fifth low: D. Etfting, D. Bowman, D. Mason President - ll. Bowman Vice-President - D. Elting . V, ., , Left to Right: D. Efting, D. Bowman, Patrolman Bill Conrad, S. laVine, R. Jolman Red Cross tis ..,l'J , isle Qumran JUINI ul Cl First Row: G. Steketee, J. Smith, D. Smith, L. Amtsbuechler. Standing: V. Hortger, M. Fleser, A. Dykemo, R. De Bree, M. Wadin, A. Henry, P. Snyder, A. Bogdan, K. Alden, J. Nelson, D. Beal, C. Booker, D. Streuler, B. Dyke, M. McDowell, F. Forzley, M. K. Roth President - J. Smith Vice-President - R. Warden Secretary - G. Steketee Treasurer- R. Smith Sponsor- l. Meyering The Red Cross stands for people helping each other. The Junior Red Cross of Central High School has, in the past year, undertaken many important projects with this goal in mind. One of these was collecting for the National Children's Fund and for Red Cross activities in Kent County. All of the ses- sion rooms strived for one hundred per cent mem- bership in this annual enrollment drive. Another main service of the organization was the filling of gift boxes. These boxes, which contained pencils, soap, and other useful articles purchased by the students, were sent to needy children overseas. The Vocational Group in Central also took part in the Red Cross activities by making afghans and coverolls, and pictures drawn by the art classes were sent to the Red Cross International Art Pro- gram. Certainly the Junior Red Cross in Central has done its port in promoting world fellowship and in helping others. 3-fs .. H' ' 1 Left to Right: M. Lomoreoux, G. Steketee, R. De Bree, B. Beordsley, K. Watson, J. Clay, A. Hott, C. Berry, P. Sandro, G. Olin, J. Burr 45 Horizon Clubs Vagabond First Row: P. Sellers, J. Wilbur, J. Hortger Second Row: J. Castro, R. Swanson, M. Wynalda Third Row: S. Kipen, J. Garmen, C. Wood Fourth Row: E. Darling, A. Wilson, S. Kitzsteiner Fifth Row: H. Townsend, E. Hansen President- J. Wilbur Vice-President - P. Sellers Secretary -- J. Hortger Treasurer- M. Wynalda For the past few years at Central Horizon Clubs have been very active, as senior groups of Camp- fire Girls, Horizon Clubs consist of about twenty girls in senior high school with o mother as an ad- viser and counselor. Here at Central there are ten 46 Horizon Clubs who give their time to community and school projects such as the Community Chest and Cancer drives. The girls also give their time to work as hospital aids, to make dolls for invalid children, and to collect pictures for scrapbooks. We-Aw-Tulkie First Row: lkneelingl M. Cossin, M. Heagle, D. Johnston, R. Warden, B. Fessell, D. Cunningham, J. Rings, C. Wing, B. Fate Second Row: lsittingl D. Swift, N, Sikkema, D. Carr, J. Pork, G. Karrip, P. Johnson, B. Baehre, P. Foree Third Row: lstandingl E. Whitman, M. E. Smith, P. Waldron, J. Armour, B. Brown, D. Hale President- B. Fessell Vice-President- B. Fate Secretary - J. Rings Treasurer- R. Worden Sponsor- C. Fate At Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving Horizon Clubs give baskets of food and clothing to needy families, a number of clubs even support such families. The clubs have scholarships for Camp Keewano and work with other groups to help sup- port the camp and its activities. But Horizon Clubs do not just serve the community, they also work in the interest of their members. Speakers are ob- tained through the central office to talk to groups on vocations, self-improvement, and family rela- tions. 47 Rar-ln-Tu-Go First Row: M. Racine, M. Merritt, A. Noffsinger, C. Van Portfleet, B. Nelson, S. Gordon Second Row: T. Weiner, B. Mast, J. Lieberman, E. Anderson, M. Sorg, D. Grummet, M. La Maire Th 'd ROWI M- Washburn, P- Gcllowoy, A. Bogdan, M. Anderson, D. Vanden Bos, J, Kouchoukos President-C. Van Portfleet Vice-President - A. Noftsinger Secretary - S. Gordon Treasurer- B. Nelson Social activities are a definite part of Horizon Club programs, and, jointly with clubs from dances such as the annual Sparkle Spin on New Year's Eve. Spreads, rummage sales, parties, food sales, 48 and hayrides are all included in a typical yearly schedule of activities for any club. Some of the clubs celebrate a successful year with a house-party after school ends in June. Tri-L rx r 'FW . First Row: tsittingj A. Newhouse, B. Lenderink, S. Klinesteker, R. Smith, S. Vanden Bout B Tom Second Row: D. De Nio, E. Young, D. Simpkins, H. Gates, V, Pocsta, L. Fuller, A. Allen J Brill C Vander Ploeg, M. Larink President-S. Vanden Bout Vice-President - R. Smith Secretary - S. Klinesteker Treasurer - B. lenderink Horizon Clubs offer an opportunity to meet girls from all over the city. Friendship and service are important ideals of Horizon Clubs throughout the country as they strive to better the community, the home, and the individual. Helios Annual Board in -as-3: Seated: W. Miller, E. Combs, F. Koteskey, P. Foree Second Row: M. Schwalm, M. Elliott, D. Stacey, C. Wing Third Row: K. Lievense, R. Wykes, B. Baehre. The Annual Board is composed of eight depart- ments: editor-in-chief, literary editor, art editor, head typist, business manager, circulation manager, photography editor, and advertising manager. All the heads of these departments have students work- ing for them who take charge of many tasks con- X v Q, l 541 .1 nected with putting out the Annual Helios for Central. The responsibilities include creating a theme, planning the composition of the book, and writing on the various activities and the organiza- tions in the school. Art and literary Stuff tv Seated: D. Stacey, R. Wykes First Row: E, Sedam, B. Tom, G. Dinsmore, B. Mast, A. Newhouse Second Row: J. Park, D. Stickney, S. Marsh, N. Kouchoukos The Literary Staff and the annual have the respective articles and of designing the bers work whenever there is usually during study halls, necessary, on Saturdays-to 50 art editor of Central's tasks of writing the book. The staff mem- an available moment- after school, and, it complete their assign- ments. lt is the lab of each literary staff member to obtain information from the sponsors concerning the projects and activities of the various school organizations for the year. The art editor designs the cover and division pages and also acts as a consultant on the layout and art work. Helios Newspaper K. First Row: M. Seekell, L. Cassone, J. Leiberman, C. Second Row: N. Wilcox, B. Miller, P. Amtsbuechler, Third Row: J. Hargrove, R. Smith This year the Helios Newspaper's aim was to give information to the students on all of Central's activities. The articles included write-ups on athlet- ics, clubs and other outside activities. There were also jokes and information on what people were President Vice-President - S. Klinesteker Secretary - M. Roth The Service Club is a non-profit organization whose members aim to serve their school and other students. The organized activities of this club in- clude keeping order in the school cafeteria, main- taining the game room in which students are able to participate in various games during the noon hour, and answering any requests that are submitted from 3 49 9' ,Sr Q De Haan, J. Rings Editor-in-Chief-J. Rings N. Huscher, W. Ashley -S. doing. The enthusiastic support of the newspaper was lacking this year, and as a result, the staff was unable to publish all of its scheduled issues. How- ever, next year everything will be done to get the Helios Newspaper off to a good start. longfield Treasurer- M. Lumareaux Sponsor- 6. Parkhurst the Volunteer Organization of the Community Chest. The club also seeks to be of assistance to the needy during the Christmas season. The members secure donated food and fill baskets which are given to underprivileged families. The Service Club is an animated organization whose members really enjoy helping others. Service Club 2 First Row: B. Venroy, J. Krueger, G. Laila, A. Rynberg, D. Torenga, G. Vanden Berge, M. Lamoreaux Second Row: l. Semerley, B. Semerley, D. Thayer, L. Fuller, J. Deetz, C. De Shone, S. Longfield, M. Roth Third Row: B. Bissell, A. Jeplawy, J. Hargrove, N. Kik 51 Library Club First Row: E. Rose, S. Wells, S. Starr Second Row: J. Van Vuren, S. Thwaites, R. Eldridge, M. Collins, J. Snyder, D. Kipen Third Row: L. Neumann, J. Mondler, J. Kellogg, M. Brower, B. lomoreaux, C. Baker President - Elizabeth Rose Vice President-Nancy Chamberlain Secretary - Katrina Van Damelen Treasurer- Shelba Wells Sponsor- M. Brower The Library Club is composed of a group of help- ful, willing, and thoughtful students who wish to give their time to be library assistants. Club meet- ings are held every other week during the noon hour. The purpose of this club is to get assistants for the library and also to encourage reading through a knowledge of the use of library tools. The assistants mark and shellac library books, both old and new, and help in the filing of cards, pam- phlets, and materials used for various exhibits. They write out the overdue notices, mark magazines, re- place books on the shelves, work at the charging 52 desk, take care of library permits, put up exhibits, and make posters for the session rooms. The Library Club also has many organizational activities, among which are selling doughnuts, buying plastic maga- zine binders, selling ink, holding an annual hayride, and having a Christmas party where gifts are ex- changed. Working in the library is a valuable experience for a student as well as a pleasure, and a Library Club pin is given as a reward to those students who have contributed two hours a week for three semesters in library service. Math Club ITITHTIHICQX' ' First Row: M. Cossin, J. Hargrove, B. Anderson, B. Baehre, Mr. Vruggink Second Rgw: J, Smith, E, Zeerip, M, McGrath, E. Mandeville, J. Zimelis, N. Kik, S. Marsh, N. Kouchoukos President - M. McGrath Vice-President - E. Munderville Secretary - M. Cossin Treasurer - J. Zimelis Sponsor- E. Vrugglnk To all students in third year mathematics who at- tain a C average or better, membership is open in the Math Club. The purpose of this club is to promote a greater interest in mathematics and the innumer- able fields. The club holds a business meeting at school on the first Thursday of each month, and another meeting in the form of a spread at some- one's home on the third Thursday of each month. Mr. Elmer Vruggink is the teacher-sponsor of the club and. assists and supervises its activities and pro- grams. The Math Club also sponsors the Math Work- shop and presents two awards at the Honors As- sembly. Both are ten dollar awards and are given for the highest average attained in mathematics in junior high and the highest average attained in the senior high. These awards are given with the hope that students will be stimulated to strive for high grades in math. 53 Biology Club few r....,s.. ... l l First Row: D. Simkins, B. Fegel, A. Newhouse, B. Simpson Second Row: C. Henline, E. Young, B. Lenderink, R. De Bree, S. Klinesteker, D. De Nic, G. Hiettie Third Row: S. Hendricks, M. l.arink, M. Van Oeveren, D. Filius, D. Miller, D. Meinke, J. Lieberman, Mr. Meyaard President - A. Newhouse Vice-President - B. Fegel Secretory - D. Simkins Treasurer- B. Simpson Sponsor- H. Meyaard The Central Biology Club set its goals high in establishing its purpose, to seek truths in nature and to become friends and lovers of wild life. Anyone with an interest in biology is invited to join. To acquaint themselves better with nature, the organization has had movies, hikes, and quest speakers. As a service project the club has helped Sl the Michigan Conservation Department by planting trees. The club has also set up a scholarship for someone who has been a member for at least one year and intends to enter the field of biological work. With all these activities, the Club has been very successful in fulfilling its goal. Classical Club is First Row: M. Cossin, S. Klinesteker, A. Newhouse, N. Anderson Second Row: F. Nielson, S. Longfield, M. Roth, E. Roabe, M. Lamereaux, P. Bradley, Miss Fennell Third Row: A. Rynberg, G. Vanden Berge, H, Greenwood, S. Marsh, D. Grooters, D. Toringa, M. Glazier President- M. Cossin Vice-President - S. Klinesteker Sponsor- M. Fennell The Classical Club of Central High School is an organization of Latin students who meet once a month to stimulate their interest in the study of Greek and Roman customs. Besides carrying out their purpose of acquainting the members with the Roman way of life, they also have social functions which include parties and spreads at the various members' homes. ln order to become a member of this club one must maintain a good scholastic aver- age. The Classical Club has also accomplished the following three main projects during the year: send- ing a C.A.R.E. package to a young boy in Greece, adding to the silver tea service of the school, and giving a tablecloth to the school. Their thoughtful services are very much appreciated by the students of Central. 55 W IITIIPSZTA '43 -hllflfi !' -, Mgt. gr ui:-'mn oil!! C t 2 f l N 1 First Row: E. Sedam, D. Swift, S. Todd, T. Weiner Second Row: J. Armour, A. Newhouse, F. Kilgore, F. Booker, D. Bowman, M. Heagle, M. Cossin, J. Den Her Tog, M. Miller, D. Carr, M. Asaris Standing: J, Dalebout Central's speech department has many oppor- tunities for those students interested in speech and what it has to offer. The purpose of courses in speech is to develop confident, poised, effective speaking in informal conversations in the classroom, before groups, and in formal situations. The units of study in these speech courses are social conver- sation, interpretation, formal discussion, debate, dramatics, forensics, and the preparation and de- livery of speeches. Speech students under Miss Dalebout's direction worked in the senior play and all-school revue. Several contests are sponsored during the year City and Regional Forensic Winner ND k 'K 'rs Q M. Asaris 56 by various outside organizations. These include the Voice of Democracy Oratorical Contest, and the Junior Speaker's Bureau. All students taking speech courses enter the Michigan High School Forensic Contests sponsored by the University of Michigan. Divisions of this contest include oratorical declama- tion, humorous reading, interpretive reading, and original oratory. Several students from Central won city and regional honors in these contests this year. Speech students at Central are also privileged to serve as regular ushers at the Civic Theater during its entertaining season. City Forensic Winner E. Sedam Debate Nfl sts :ig gr e' , ' 'K Q , ,, s YA M j-si 5 U fa X 'tg X 4 ,. Ng. sg. . ? fsxt t' as i . . R X' sim SSE, 'R its i ,, w I EN X 1 S xx gs X s xg? if is X X i is . EM ,Y X , gg. L . i - .fs 0 is C , i g mmhz g 5 ..,. ,. Lx., J. Lieberman, Mr. Vruggink, B. Mast, A. Newhouse, S. Klinesteker As the debate season opened for the school year 1953-54, Mr. Vruggink, debate coach, found cr completely inexperienced team confronting him. The proposition, Resolved: that the President of the United States of America should be elected by direct vote of the people, was studied with great care and deliberation, and practice debates were exchanged with East Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Alpena High Schools. During the season the city debates with Union, South, Ottawa, Christian, and Creston were fairly successful, Central won four out of ten. However, the team received better re- sults in the state league, winning six out of eight while debating Battle Creek, Muskegon Heights, Kalamazoo, and Coopersville. Throughout the year the debaters worked for better reasoning, clearer delivery, and more information on the subject. More important than knowledge gained on the sub- ject is the experience in extemporaneous speaking, which will be of infinite value in the future. To end the season Central went to the regional de- bates at Owosso, where the affirmative team won the first round against Birmingham Central. ln the second round the negative team lost to the home team, Owosso, who went on to win the state contest. Despite disadvantages the debate team finished its season on a successful note. 57 Orchestra First Row: P. Amtsbuechler, D. McMahon, S. Moffatt, C. De Haan, L. Fuller Second Row: J. De Vries, G. Vanden Berg, Mrs. G. Campbell Third Row: D. Strufert, D. Bowman, B. Simpkins, M. McWethy, B. Lamoreaux, P. Limbeck, E. Rose, A. Sipkema, S. Starr Fourth Row: S. Biferno, M. Lamoreaux, M. L. Schwalm, G. Whitney, G. Olin Fifth Row: L. Nordyke, J. Smith, Mr. Kovats, T. Meade, D. Lee This year the Central High Senior Orchestra has proved to be successfully ascending through what is musically called a transition. The goals of a bigger and better musical organization are begin- ning to be realized. The orchestra has given many fine performances at the senior play, for the P.T.A. pancake supper, at open house, in the spring con- cert, and, through the work of the string ensemble, 58 at the Christmas assembly. The orchestra is plan- ning many interesting programs and other activities. The orchestra aFfords an opportunity for self-expres- sion and serves to teach the value of classical, semi-classical, and modern music. Each member receives many valuable benefits from this organi- zation, and all are hoping to see the orchestra grow. OIT d First Row: C. Wiley, G. Fry, M. Lamoreaux, H. Gates, K. Ward, P. Gryfokis, L. Miller, G. Olin, R. Findley Second Row: J. Smith, S. Romph, M. L. Schwolm, R. Brown, B. Riley, D. George, L. Nordyke, R. Mimion, L. Barribeau Third Row: L. Feringa, T. Dykman, P. Wilson, L. Amtsbuechler, G. Brown, W. Dyke, E. Smith, T. Meade, Mr. Kristen Fourth Row: D. Wissink, D. Chrysler, B. Veenstra, E. Gordon, B. Berger, P. Miles, B. Herald, R. Blackner Fifth Row: R. Smith, M. Shalander, A. Trowbridge, M. Sernick, G. Eggebrecht. The band is an active organization composed of a group of talented and spirit-minded young musi- cians. The purpose of the band is to provide music for school functions and to give students an oppor- tunity for training in instrumental music. During the year the band has a large number of organized activities. These include parading, playing at foot- ball games to support school spirit, performing for the Armistice Day program, providing music for as- semblies, combining with other musical organiza- tions for annual Spring Concert program, and spon- soring the participation of small groups and soloists in the Solo and Ensemble Festival. The band com- pletes its activities with an annual picnic in conjunc- tion with the orchestra. Every band member is proud of the striking uniform he wears and enjoys working and co-operating with other students during prac- tice hours. The band is a source of musical inspira- tion to all its members, and it adds color and spirit 'to Central's activities. 59 First Row: R. Cygan, C. Van Portfleet, S. Denton, S. Steel, J. Rings, C. Geissinger, E. Anderson, A. New- house, J. Kouchoukos, P. Sommer, M. Kriekaard Second Row: D. Signor, M. Wever, J. Kuipen, S. Gordon, M. La Maire, S. La Vine, A. Reynolds, J. Harter, P. Galloway, B. Nelson, M. Sorg, S. Klinesteker, D. Schippers, G. Skipper, S. Todd Third Row: K. Schmeiding, H. Wagemaker, B. Vander Meer, L. Darling, H. Ripley, F. Whitman, L. Le Claire, P. Waldron, C. Peterson, B. Neumann, D. Cunningham, H. Gates, P. Sellers, B. Simpson, M. Hoekstra Fourth Row: M. Seekell, S. Vanden Bout, D. Miller, M. Larink, J. Weda, M. Van Overan, P. Gray, R. Noordstrom, N. Kik, B. lenderink, E. Levenworth, O. Moody, C. Sanders, M. Groce, B. Krombeen Fifth Row: 5. Bunn, W. Danley, L. Ter Molen, P. De Maage, J. Cooper, D. Simmons, R. Beuker, J. Kaye, J. Hargrove, G. Jeltema, C. Vander Ploeg, E. Young, P. Webster, D. Tucker, K. Davis The first choir is the highest vocal group in the school to which a student may belong. Its members are usually products of the Glee Club and second choir, although one may enter directly by meeting the necessary qualifications in a tryout. The first choir represents Central by giving many fine per- formances at churches and clubs, 5 I Jr, Mg' gl ' on , . ...A Q ., f AVN.. f ., .T The second choir is a group of students who are diligently preparing themselves for entering first choir. This requires emphasis on tone development and quality, correct pronunciation of words, and more feeling in musical presentations. The daily work begins to be more like that of adult choirs and, similar to the work of the first choir. Second Choir 5' :A Alai- Ani .:-tf gg. - First Row: S. Moody, M. Racine, D. Vanden Bos, J. Beal, M. Burton, D. Schwander, M. Suchodolski, M. Campbell, P. McCune Second Row: P. Johnson, R. Enoch, S. Hendricks, M. Fish, S. Palmer, M. Anderson, M. De Bree, V. Davis, M. Marcus, M. Irwin. Third Row: B. Semerly, G. Stekettee, D. Tornga, J. Krueger, V. Hoffman, B. Venroy, G. Lotta, C. Campbell, M. McDonald, A. Maze Fourth Row: D. Reinstra, C. Berry, W. Fleser, D. Kristen, T. Scott, L. Molfroid, R. De Vries, J. McDonald, K. Waterman, D. Raterink 60 Agonu Club S A K in . . . N . - We ., s ' -3: '1 ' .ze 3 A First Row: K. Simkins, L. Darling, M. Cossin, B. Brown, J. Rings, B. Baehre, M. Smith, E. Sedam, J. Smith, B. lenderink second Row: B- Nelson. A. Nottsinger, S. Gordon, P. Amtsbuechler, M. Sorg, C. DeHaan, A. Wesorick, M. Bucknell ' Third Row: N. Sikkema, A. Newhouse, S. Klinesteker, G. Latta, M. Larink, Miss Freeman, D. De Nia, T. Weiner, M. Asaris, J. Vanden Berge President - J. Rings Vice-President - M. Smith Secretory - B. Baehre Treasurer - B. Brown Sponsor- H. Freeman The Agona Club is composed of eleventh and twelfth grade girls who have a B average in their academic studies and have participated for one year in the Girls' Athletic Association. This club annually sponsors the All Klub Kut-Up to promote a unity of school activities. Also this year mixers were given for the Junior High students with Agona girls serving as hostesses and helping to get the dancing started. - The Agona Club gives three awards yearly. The Tri-Honor Cup goes to the senior girl who rates highest in character, leadership, and scholarship in her class. The Agona Cup is given to a ninth grade girl who upholds these same standards. And to one of its members who plans to go to Grand Rapids Junior College the Agona Club gives a scholarship of fifty dollars. Besides many services to the school and its mem- bers the club enjoys numerous social activities such as an initiation, a Christmas tea, spreads, and dances. There are many advantages to be re- ceived from membership in the Agona Club, includ- ing the opportunity to meet other junior and senior girls. Most important, however, the club serves the school in promoting scholastic achievement and a genuine interest in athletic and social activities. G. A. A. -an K7 , A i l . , Q , x 44' A i First Row: E. Robby, A. Rinberg, B. Ven Roy, G. Lotta, B. Semerly, I. Semerly, M. Simpson, M. Burton Second Row: C. Campbell, H. Wagemaker, M. De Bree, M. Marcusse, S. Johnson, M. Wyngarden, K. Ward, C. Hemline, C. Chamberlain Third Row: K. Vandenberg, S. Palmer, K. Schmeiding, Miss Freeman, K. Alden, N. Oversmith, S. Steele Fourth Row: F. Neilson, D. Thayer, S. Longfield, M. Roth, Y 1 iw First Row: J. Park, D. Carr, M. Hecgel, P. Simpkins, M. Cossin, E. Sedam, B. Baehre, B. Brown, J. Rinas M. Smith, J. Smith Second Row: K. Leys, P. Webster, A. Newhouse, S. Klinesteker, S. Gordon, P. Amtsbuechler, C. De Haan, J. Vanden Berg, B. lenderink, M. Larink, M. Asaris Third Row: J. Hartger, S. Bruinkool, E. Leavenworth, S. Anderson, A. Bogdon, T. Weiner, P. De Vries, C. Vander Ploeg, L. Fuller, E. Zirnitis Fourth Row: H. Gates, S. Todd, M. Bucknell, B. Bergsma, Miss Freeman, C. Blanchard, R. De Bree, D. Tornga, M. MacDonald Every Monday after school girls from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades who belong to the Girls' Athletics Association meet to practice various sports. In spring the girls play ping-pong, badmin- ton and softball, in fall and winter there are volley- ball and basketball games. Athletics, however, are only the medium through which the organization functions, for its primary aim is to build character 0 and leadership and, through the spirit of co-opera- tion, to develop endurance and self-confidence. The girls are divided into teams and compete for team honors. For their achievements and efforts they re- ceive awards: numerals for the first year, a school letter for the second, and an all-city honor pin for their third year of membership. Cheerleaders B. Fate, D. Stacey, B. Brown, J. Armour, R. Warden, P. Waldron, C. Peterson, D. Cunningham, C. Van Portfleet, S. Denton, M. Merritt President- B. Brown Secretary-Treasurer -- J. Armour Sponsor-1. King The Cheerleaders are an enthusiastic group of sports-loving and spirit-building Centralites. They attend all the games, and they proudly lead all Hilltoppers in cheers during pep assemblies and at games. They bolster the morale of the student body, give teams the support they need, and help to create a feeling of school unity, During the year their schedule is filled with many exciting events, such as excursions, practice sessions, spreads, the selection of new cheerleaders with the teachers as judges, and the joy of getting new cheerleading pins. They also meet cheerleaders from other schools and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with them and to promote good inter-school rela- tions and sportsmanship. They give much to Cen- tral's athletic program, and, in return, they obtain many benefits from their affiliation with it. Drum Muiorettes Left to right: M. Thatcher, J. Moyer, M. Cossin, M, Heagle, B. Kuieck, D. Schwander A dash of color and movement is added to the Central football games by the Drum Majorettes, who perform between halves of the games. These girls must attend the regular band classes during the first semester while in the second semester they make appearances with the band and are not re- quired to attend the class. Starting next year, the majorettes will be re- quired to learn to play an instrument, Also next year there will be a welcome change when the maiorettes receive their new uniforms. 61 C Club x 9 0 1 First Row: L. Boonenberg, D. Barringer, N. Kouchoukos, L. Giberson, G. Breen, M. McGrath, P. DeMaagd Second Row: J. Cooper, L. TerMolen, J. Weitzel, R. VanderPloeg, H. Gavriledes, D, Stickney Third Row. L. Peterson, P. Shelton, R. Rose, J. VanderWeide, J. Stegenga President--J. Stegengu Vice-President - L. Peterson Secretary-Treasurer - J. Cooper Sponsor-C. Smith The oldest and one of the most traditional clubs at Central is the C-Club of varsity club. C-Club, as the name implies, is open only to those boys who have earned a major letter in some sport. The club and their sponsor, Mr. Charles Smith, meet every other Tuesday. The purpose of this club is to promote athletics in the school and to create sportsmanship of the highest type in athletic contests. 6 S.. 5 .iyffh f5T..5.4?Y 7. ag 5 3 4 A ,ing ,,.3,f 'kjiii nf i 5 , ,i t it fin ik 9 ' - f W' fi 2' if +L- 1 ? 52 '. Q: tfu fi v ,fig . Q ,, f .elk ,gg ,rt . 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Suchodolski Central... , . .20 Central... ...39 Central. .. ...29 Central... ...T3 Central... ...T4 Central, .. ...43 Central, .. ...32 Central. .. .. 0 Bobo Central had a very successful season this year, win- ning Eve, losing two and tying one game in a great battle with Catholic Central. ln their first game this year, the Rams lost a close one to Traverse City 26-20, but they came right back the next week to beat an outclassed St Joseph team 39-O ln a wild scoring third game, the Hilltoppers outclassed Union 20-26 They made it three in a row by stopping South 13-O Ottawa surprised the Rams T8-74 in a stunning upset Back to their winning ways the Rams traunced Creston 43-O in the homecom- Score Board Traverse City ...... 26 St.Joseph 0 Union .... .,.. 2 6 South . . . . . . . O Ottawa . . .... I8 Creston ...... . . O Bay City ......... 6 Catholic Central 0 tl Gene ing game. 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Chamberlain, Coach LaPenna, G. Clay, T. Noffsinger, F. Johnson, D. Mickens, J. Junior, R. Zeerip, Manager-J. Berry Second Row: B. Boyer, L. Smith, J. Bennett, I. Purgalis, J. Lindhout, A. Hott, R. Bomgaars, R. Beardsley, P. Sandro, B. DeVries, J. Poe, D. Stevens, R. Vandermeer, D. Derks The record shows a very successful season for both the second and freshman team football squads. With two wins and two losses, and one tie, the sec- ond team ended in fourth place, while the freshman squad closed its season in third place, winning three games and losing two. These boys have shown great promise toward the future strength of Central's varsity football team. Freshman Team p.. ,,.... '3- :sn ff 0 First Row: J. Walker, N. Mognusen, J. Van Ess, J. Abib, L. Seitz, D. Bigelow, R. Neason Second Row: R. Rathburn, J. Van Artsen, J. Van Loo, D. Kristen Third Row: D. Marsman, T. Musser, J. Moody, G. Purvins, F. Franz, D. Reinstra, Coach C. Smith, J. Wick- ering, C. Holliman, J. Dulaney, A. Cullum, Manager R. De Young G11-044 eaunhq First Row F Whitman, L. Giberson, M. Stall, L. Berry, D. Filius Second Row Coach D. Sharphorn, S. Marsh, R. Wykes, W. White, P. DeMaagd, L. Boonenberg J Stegenga Cross country is a grueling two-mile run that requires plenty of energy, stamina, and endurance. This year Central's team, under the leadership of coach David Sharphorn, and with only four regulars back, finished fourth in the City League, fourth in the City Meet, and sixth in the Regional Meet. Cross Country requires close attention and hard work during practice, for, even though twelve runners make up the team, only the first five across the finish line for each team are scored, so each runner must learn to pace himself correctly so as to run his best. To win a major letter a boy must place either within the first five of his team in not less than three dual meets or within the first thirty-five in the City Meet. To win a trophy a boy must place within the first fifteen in the City Meet. Eaikeliall lil. Slit Hg.. lil, 1 l. . l- Q.f ' ,fI1.,.., .1 1 x . Seated: D. Klunder, R. Richardson, G. Hecker, R. Simmons, C. Wood, E. Mandeville Second Row: Coach C. Smith, E. Brown, E. Brazil, R. Zeerip, J. English Having a very successful season, the Rams were in twelve wins and four losses, two of these losses being first place or tied for first place until the last city league to state champion Muskegon Heights. Dick Simmons and game with South. Central lost this game 46 to 57. As a Gene Hecker brought further honors to the team by result, the team ended the season in second place with being named to the All-City Basketball Team. ten wins and two losses. The overall team record was Score ooard Central .... .... 3 5 Muskegon Heights . .44 Central .... Q . . .46 Muskegon Heights . .49 Central .... .... 4 3 Christian ......... 4l Central ,... .... 3 7 Christian ......... 57 Central .... .... 3 5 Creston .......... 30 Central .... .... 6 O Creston .......... 46 Central .... .... 5 3 Ottawa . . . .... 52 Central ,,,, ,,,, 5 l Ottawa . . . . . .49 Central .... .... 5 3 Holland . . . .... 47 Central .... .... 6 l Union .. . . . . .49 Central .... .... 5 6 Union . . . .... 38 Central .... .... 5 l Catholic . . . . .45 Central .... .... 4 2 Catholic . . . .... 30 Central .... .... 3 7 South ..... . . .46 Central .... .... 5 3 South .... .... 4 4 Central .... .... 6 l Holland . . . . . .60 Coaches R. Posthumus, C. Smith, D. Sharphorn XM!!! ,if Q 'Ja 1 f-:ff , . -wi' Ne I ? M -in :JR ' X f' if X5 . Y y , f' 177 , g. 4 'V z ,L J - H, ' N C. Bouknight 1 f - X ' if S stxi'LxX my 4 Q FV -Q55 1 wwfm fm' -L 'V Hecker 5 f-.ru 4 wi QNX X 4 I I s. I if . Q5 ,'.:,- . k X A x , . ' xx. i v 3:-r in -. -- . t J .K W , 2 . k I k I I ey ff , f ' gh X NA D. Klunder I Av Sw fy ' tf , K M 'Q N 2 5- 3 1 ge A 5 L , PQ 1 ,, , , 78 XX' . D. Simmons ' W1 N ,, X . x ' W E. Brown 1 0 K .- - M Y, 1 J. Engl nw Q - k -4WKKs' xXNi ,X 6 E Mandeville Q liz:- Richardson C Wood 'kxQ'N5ixf,v.: SBMWMSLTY... 23-XX ,sf ,J - -1 ixkfi E. Brazil ' w X 80 Second Team First Row: Coach D. Sharphorn, J. Clay Second Row: B. Cleveland, J. Junior, I. Purgalis, J. Tett, R. Beardsley, B. Sheehan, W. Gartmon, J. Burr, L. Smith Third Row: J. Spook, R. Simpson, R. Mol, G. Jeltema, D. Kreuger Both the freshman and second team basketball squads made a fine showing of themselves this season. The second team won eight games and lost eight. The freshman squad finished the season sec- ond only to Union, the champions of the northern division of the city freshman league. But winning the games was secondary to gaining a basic knowledge of basketball. The experience gained will aid the players on future varsity teams. Mr. Posthumus freshman team coach, and -Mr. Sharphorn, second team coach, imparted to the players a great deal of basketball knowledge which will be valuable to them in the seasons to come. Freshman Team First Row: R. Good, J. Van Loo, F. Johnson, K. Waterman, K. Killman, J. Preston Second Row: Coach R. Posthumus, O. Van Ryn, R. Rathburn, W. Wilson, D. Kristen, J. Walker, R. Neason, C. Holliman, Manager D. Venema Swimming First Row: D, Bigelow, D. Nerli, D. Filius, D. Stickney, Coach D. Clatworthy, T. Irwin, F. Whitman, D. Rienstra, D. Mienke Second Row: G. Osmun, T. Farsley, J. Wickering, J. Anderso n, M. Koetsier, R. Curtis, K. lievense, R. Wilkerson. D- 5CUd' der, Co-Captains - D. Sticlxney, T, Irwin R. Curtis, M. Koetsier, T, Irwin, R. Wilkerson, Coach Clatworthy This was the first year of competitive swimming be- tween the city league schools. Although swimming was classified as a minor sport, there still was plenty of ac- tion every Saturday night in January and February at the YMCA pool. The Hilltoppers, winning six straight meets were city champions this year. Central ..... Central Central Central Central Central Score Board 48 Catholic Central. 27 40 Creston ....... 31 62 Christian ...... l 2 44 Ottawa - 22 58 Union . . I4 48 South... ....27 81 SVA, Q Managers: G. Reed, T. Stone, R. Huber, J. Kerr, J. Mast Second Row: E. Brown, J. Barr, C. Wood, J. Weitzel, J. Stegenga, J. Clay, R. Derks,J. Embree, P. De Mcagd Third Row: Coach R. Posthumus, L. Boonenberg, D. Barrenger, L. Giberson, J. Cooper, D. Meinke, R. Curtiss, B. Kubiak, L. Berry Fourth Row: R. Wykes, B. Anderson, L. Ter Molen, R. Simmons, R. Beuker, D. Filius, M. McGrath, W. White, E. Mandeville .fs-if Track is both an individual and a team sport. No one can be any better in track than he wants to be. But there is a definite team spirit. This spirit was felt by the entire team during the i954 season, as Cen- tral saw its chance for a second consecutive city track championship slip away in two close meets with Catholic Central and Ottawa Hills. They felt it, too, in winning the Union meet, one which many con- sidered an upset, and in coming from behind to pull the South meet out of the fire. And they finished the Duel League season with an impressive victory over Creston to take third place in the final standings. They ran several meets in the rain. They suffered a good many disappointments, individually and as a team. But the 1954 season was fun, The team worked hard, for themselves, Mr. Posthumus, and Central, and they got a great deal from it. Second Team ,i 'fxflk V - t ...br Q. R e fs ' t 'H . K K , X -ct First Row: A. Kiander, J. Dulaney, G. Gordon, R. Escher, D. Franks, F. Johnson, R. Bennett, R. Zeerip A Second Row: D. Foosen, D. Derks, F. Gebster, J. Moody, J. Van Loo, R. Good, W. Wilson Third Row: Coach Vander Molen, O. Von Ryn, R. Bomgaars, D. Kristen, J, Walker Sophomores and freshmen may receive experi- ence and training for future varsity track squads, For although the varsity team provides few oppor- tunities for younger boys to engage in inter school competition, the City League also has a Second team division. Central's second team had an ex- cellent season in terms of preparation for the com- ing years. Their coach, Mr. Vander Molen, worked with them in developing abilities, team spirit, and sportsmanship. W-qt - Seated: K. Vander Ploeg, M. Salander. Second Row: Coach E. Roberts, W. Cleveland, R. Beardsley, P. Sandro, J. Junior, G. Briggs, Coach G. Hutchings. Third Raw: H. Crawford, R. Grutter, D. Frisk, G. Hecker, D. Klunder, K. Killman, D. Krueger, E. Haskins. Briggs Baseball, our national pastime, holds a respected place among city sports. Coached by Mr. Roberts, the boys were taught the value of teamwork and sportsmanship. The boys had a good season of baseball and gained experience for next year's bat- tles on the diamond. The boys on the second team have learned the fundamentals of baseball, and be- cause of their work in the league, will provide ma- terial for the coming year. GW f-sr V i 5 First Row: J. English, N. Kouchoukos, P. Shelton, K. Lievense, J. Orr Second Row: Coach C. Irwin, J. Bennett, F. McCormick T. Noffsinger 'Ce -F wo S.. This year's golf team, composed of all returning lettermen, completed a season that saw the team incur both victory and defeat. Central's returning lettermen were all greatly improved from the year before. These golfers, many of whom carry the sport over into later life, develop characteristics of sportsman- ship, competition, and self-control in their high school careers. By competing in eight matches and playing nu- merous practice rounds, the golfers met many new persons and acquired friendships that contributed to the friendly spirit of competition among the vari- ous City League teams. P- Shellorl, N. Kouchoukos Kneeling V Pierson D Stickney R Vander Ploeg R Mol, F. Whitman, R. Rathburn Standing D Barnaby J Bralsted G Deyoung J Hargrove, L. Nielsen, Coach A. La Penna This year the tennis team, under the auspices of Mr. La Penna, had a heartbreaking season due to several close losses. Despite the fact that there were only four regulars back, and three of these are graduating this year, the boys did an excellent fob on the courts. Every night after school the boys could be seen up at Franklin Park practicing backhands, services, placing shots, or personal touches for their own amusement. The younger boys on the team im- proved by such leaps and bounds that the students of Central can expect an excellent season for the team next year. R Vander Ploeg Trnde Opportunity Basketball Champs p,p o as First Row: G. Likely, J. Hall, J. Williams, A. Pimpleton Second Row: G. Davis, J. Likely, C. Guyton, G. Perry, Coach J. Laham This year the Trade Opportunity League Basket- ball team won undisputed first place in the city for the fifth consecutive season, Central is very proud of these boys for their excellent record. Their coach, Mr. Laham, has contributed considerably to their success. They have established themselves as a credit to Central High School. 87 A ' 1 ,Q ,Q ,xl 1lj4f,vJ','A 1 f ,.,. A f, ,Eh A 9 -.5 f ff- , ,. ri W ,'g,, Q?g' '?f'if. 'H f' f'x'? 'f'T ?QfYf7,'xf ff? . ,,. - 'if ',VMl'93!'7Wl' '5'1fg fwffL L'y'g5'rQtyi-?5,4,IHw 1154! -W1' H 1+ ' fU i M A 4 --ww H , Mi' 'f-f-if k '!'? 5i47t:ff-P'-1 HQ Wg yy 2 Q ? w n , f fa r ff : . -f fm 'asm' M15 '24 iff' W? 5' M?4+ w?'.1 ?1'1 if A 2i,W,g -.,L'.h . i 'Aix 5 f 5 rrw-rf9 5 i',3 l.w5f W I 'Q MYN' 'w L.. . 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' K , ' I V - f .3 'Q Mg ,3b A!-2 'L4 1 f Q S in ' '. , 1 V A I 3' 1 A 6 . ' ML '21 V'- ?3n'f5-!5'pifo ': 215'-'?f:fe !Fi1 'f-f 1' N. an e In 'E irq? N gf.. N M W its eff QQ tri '-by jk if 'Y , M K. X C r ,4-J rf ' any . , L55 V Al:f'L1L1 11 .., -1 J 1565 ..- A' 'E Q ..CW. X F! Lgszgfgeg N fl? an v 6.- Ffliisd' 3512 sf Knut' xd sg- .six ' I , '. .4-umm.. AJAX' ... L, -J .Q LH., . .E J, , , lf' if Y '45 If 4 f.,- These energetic and hopeful students entering Central are immediately placed in a situation full of insecurity and mystery, They are faced with the problem of adjust ing to their new high school environment. As new friends are made and places become better known, these stu- dents begin to feel that Central will be a true home for vv. S. -1- if Q W, - .. sir f si. s i 9,521 f' M. Adams W. Alloway E. Anderson H. Anderson E. And ew. Q x E Q. , r c f - 4 G. Baldwin R. Ball 1, Bankstom J. Barnwell C. Ba +P ,f--s.. - e :ff--sv l inn them for their future years, and as they learn to feel at home, the seventh graders participate in more activities and enjoy themselves more fully, Getting a good start rewards these students with many pleasant and happy times here at Central. Q Q Q- : in .D . A it K V, ff, Q.. 'f - s . f, .45 3: , Q J. Apol D, Andersluys L. Avery J. Poker K. Bake H t f . 1 , Q' Ye' t if ' . ,,, 9 fe.. 3 ' ' ., 5' ' J' Q A ,, 1- rry B. Bartholomew R. Baughn D. Beal S. Beordsley T, Beattie i i P. Ben! D. Boot 1... . A J. Brugh v 1 if f if 5 D. Cnssone 'C' QQ -. J. Crawford i 4 . r' X' i 1, Dieleman M. Emaus M. Fleser E Q, N. Grace 61644 of '59 'I C . B ' Q 1 -P .L if B F .. H if 2' - . if 5. f f jiri if 1 , . .. 9 if Q B- B - r A.. . an - lx -- f L, Berry M, C'c.i A. Bigelow L. Biork R. Bland P. Badell D. Boeskool D, Bonisler C. Bcaker 'N i' C wi X N C f ll aa M 1 if E -r 1 . M 51 . e .. , . ' x B ff lr A A g , B . ' 11 FB 4 Ely.. , ' . fl A -A A. Bournan D Bowman J. Boyer L. Brewer D. Brink E, Brown M. Brown M. Brown T. Brown B , v - . if ' - I I L, . .. A l , ' i ' Q' Q I -. , i C ' 5 r-- . i Sk ,. r -A I -L . G. Brusky J Buchan L. Buckner L. Buklev M. Burr S, Butler N. Camubell J, Carew C. Carter if B ' rs F C L C 1 C ' V . , , . -4 vp C N .Nl 5 5 g K, X fa. l Q Q sl, - M . f ' 'f L . . YL -eq - Y' 5 K Q ls K K N i . M 1. . : ri .2 41 ' S.Canc1nnuglr D. Clare S. Clark G. Clernence H. Clinger B. Colley M, Collins M. Collins J, Cook 5 L. Q , ' K el , B- .. ' , K 1: , . ni in I . N All 1 1 V 'F I -... . er- -. F 4 - ' 4. F. Crout D. Curris J. Curlis S. D'Archungel P. DeBree D. Denfnn J. DeRyke DeWreede K. DeVoung - 3 . Y fx Y ry ' 'F ' Q' A 6 X Q A 1 1 , ' -f 1 ' , - L - me gif is - F 3 - lf. . M. Dollahile S. Doridzelo J. Drake L. Dunn I. Dzeguse D. Eggleston R. Elduilge D. Elsbury B. Elwell X .L . - .Ll Y F - I , . X f - 1 .. 9 Y .. 2 5 . - N ' 'L' 1 in X. L - B Eye' T' l N l F, Enoch E. Evert D. Felzar R. Fezler J. Fzsssi L. Figures D. 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'-- -: I L :sy -- :: .Q J - 2 -+22 5 C. McMillan . McShan J B. Merrie: P. Minusis A I. Miller J. Miner . 5 1 .f . e fl -0 V 6' we - ,. f 421- A AL S. Muller A. Murray M. Murray D. Murrland B. Myers J, Nqmeyh I V Q I 'A D Q. L ' . . T A Q . : Q if R if L.. . 1 . E. Ooslerbaan K. Oren! R. Oren? P. Orr N, Onh T, Padded, l W A : i w 1 . fs- -r... . , A ' .4 .- ' . V - . Ml f hs. . T A. Peterson S. Phillips H. Pimplron D. Pos! E. Price B- Price elm of '59 t .. . M.. :KL.k . Q .. . L t It . 5 .X : , 1 .. :: T.. A r 9 1 .. . fr .fr y S .M it . .1 l E M .. x Q S Z A -A X A . .. . L ff' ' ' S R J ,ff P' 4 2 A., .T Q . . . f A. Purins D. Quackenbush M. Qualman M. Raw:-:er B. Ripley A. Robinson C. Robinson R. Robinson I. odrngueuz C, Rolfe S . V3-. SQ A X - ,er K. Rosenman M. Pothburn R. Rudy E. Runyan A. Russell J. Russell M. Rykse J. Snmpanes J. Sanders L. Saul A- A S 5 'f f . S at r 1 . U . ...B X s-f . 3 . f S Q ,, Q y X ' V X S-si L .. . - S ew., F . .. -. . Q. ,J . Q . . . . A I B. Scudder T. Seitz G. Semerly E. Semeyn J. Sheldon J. Shoesrnnth D. oup Slekman Y. lunner B. mrth ' - v z l Q ' ,Q YP' .1 . H 6 i es ' S 0 wa - 8 ' . gk.. X L, W E' ,gk .. Y, Q . J, -2 K k' Q.. Q 1- , Tr . A L '-'s fa. N H l 1 s . J. Smith J. Smith l.. Snyder W. Snyder C. Soet F. Sonders R. Sarrles J. Stanley J. Stegenga J. Stekette .L ir L- 1 L . 9 . 4 - Q f rv f -1 -- 3 ' . :. ',' ' ' -f . ' . ' t 4 s . l . -I ..- df: 1 , , . 5 1 ' L. Stevens J. Still A. Stoddard C. Stoepher V. Stckmanis R. Stout L. Sturgeon C. Sturgis S. Swanson J. Sybesna . . . . i'Xniei.jemf. . H W . . 7 5 'r': R g - t I . ' '- Y. s ' X - Q . . s V I j ,rw . , X' - A, A. Tardy U, lelkers J, Thompson J. Tilmon M. Tornga M. Trobridge 1, Tunnicllfle P. Tutawski R. Vander Meer T. Vander Meer . as 1 5' L - - - if ' . J S it ' I as wr . if . . P 6' F Q A S., E w L. ' - A ,Q X 53 1, . , , A 5 ' J l 4' . N Q3 . ,-W A. Vander Ploeg L. Vander Stolp T. Vander Weide N. Van Ess N, Van Loo J. Van Vuren R, Varnell D. Vasquez J. Walker L. Walker S . - .. i . au. I Y' .- nu i ' K , x S I . wg S ft 'Ll 1 W . li. Ar i Lid! A -3. R 1 S. Wilkuisen M. Wallin F. Ward L. Waterman T. Webster C. Weekly C. Welford D. Weston P, Nvhifmqn B, vfilbcmks K .... 1 . 1 1 f l' . 'E E . vi sl I. K K . 5 . . x ,, ' L A x ,4 'f y Q .lgp-iq? -. -'TQ 1 . ., ' f ,5 S, Williams J. Willisan R. Winters C. Wiser D. Wiser D. Wisner R. Witezak C. Veiter T. Ziel B, Zirnis 61444 of '58 . sw.w,.,,.,.M-0. ,. Our pupils here at Central enjoy a greater variety of opportunities and a better chance for educational devel- opment and guidance through the fused program. This fusion of English and Social Studies under one teacher's guidance enables the teacher to become better acquaint- ed with a student's abilities and interests. It also allows the teacher to be of more assistance in solving student's problems. During the two-hour block of time many in- teresting and educational activities can be carried on without interruption. Such activities include project work, field trips to various points of interest, greater use of additional equipment, correlation. 61.244 of '58 Q 'Q 3 - -1 ,F - S . ' ', . V sr Q. if 3 . ' X S' ' J r ar , all i ,Q Q 1' J :fr 3. ' A -f 1 X. are B L. Adams R, Alderfon L. Allaway Applegate R. Applewhile O. Badger B. Baker S. Baker R. Bnrnhard J. Barlon , X. - -. K A - X X gg ,f v g . -X N . , ...X .C .1 5 43 f . x 1 fx l - W f - 1 I I B. Bazan R Bickel S. Biferno J. Black D. Blyslone B. Boice J. Borngaars L. Bredikis F. Brand! C. Brown 1 .S k.-k K Lg 1 . , Q K A ,g . Q . w -r AL LAKV J , . ' .f p .S 0 .. .A my ll' rf, . G. Brown V. Brown W. Brown D. Bruin T. Bruns N. Bunn L. Buss J. Buller J Byxbe Z, Caldwell - ts: . A 9 . E ,, iii sw 'f Q Q' A if iv z f b- . I . X if ' .s N... A , .F ... M 1 . M A . . J. Calvelli J. Cunlile B. Carlson E, Carlson M. Carr R. Curler F. Ceton N. Chamberlain N. Chamberlain B, Cherry '. X ' Q . rw f X g. ifq 5 r. N , .we ,. his K K fg ' Q . A ' K . Q. C . ,S Q, K . . , - . M. Clark J. Conley R. Cousinc F. Cummings D. Davies J. Dawson G. Dean H. De Kraker J. De Vries S. De Vries 5 s- gl : , H r ' JN' ' . . , ef ' QP ' xr s . Q A, My , . 4 in f I . Q , . f .. wi X K ' . Q' .sf . X. xv- P Q . . . an Ci .. . 5 me , 3, X wi , X ' Qi ' 5..- ' N I .- . I K. 7 V J i - Q Lf A J my . X-1 B. Dieleman M. Dinkel J Dombak C, Daminiak B. Donens F. Drake J. Dudley M, Duforl J. Edward A. Eiups . if . E i . A ' Q , Q ' ef. , x . , -- K 'N' A - S dl' F S - Q 6 5' . ia - . Q 54' f S ' J J K . . '. - ., f ..:!211 H -, , .Q ., , , . :fm B, Eden S4 Emo' D Gaaslra J. Fairbrother T. Farzley V. Felkers G. Figures P. Finton J, Fish T. Fisher , ' - . . 1 X . , . v lg v if 4 Q . A 1 '. Xi' Q A - t . V R l N. Flanigan K, Fleser D. Fox G. Franklin F. Freeman M. reeman 5. Guhle N' Gglne, E. Goodson CA Goudzwcmd ' ... . .P J A . h i t I V . ' ' fx iii it J , Q . . 5 f .- ' . f f ' .- ' x ' .1 , -f Q A . .sf Q . . .1 , A ' 3 il A 'li K Q' D. Graham A. Greenwood J. Greer B. Gresham Y. Grindle R. Gunlon J. Hall V. Hanger J. Hansen S, Hgyeg 61444 af '58 K .r ag F i Q 5- ' ' I J ' . fe N J J :- . - - - N. i . , xp E ,- gh 5 , 4 'YW L , ' Phi - 3 X 4 . W . V X JM 1' ,, I -i f ti - . 3 ,fn UN. S, Hayes D. Hegel M. Hendricks M. Herron L, Hieflie B. Hoffman S. Holliman D. Hoonhorst C. Hormuth J. Huddleston J 2- 1 f.. o-5 if f' . 4 W ' . . , Syiiif Q - ' ,ef .L . J. Huizing b. r-luizing J. lnnis l. Janlralno B. Jeffries J. Johnson B. Jones J. Jones J. Judovics J. Junior fp.-:., Y.,Ls l , , ' .. I ' - -' YQ .J ' , t .gli I , In K -an V V I KY' - 7 ' . i F ' ' ..,. A ' ' ' - f ' W, L - . IA , L - -' ,A fi A .1 U O .. 9 J, Keegstra J. Kellogg H. Kenyon J. Kerr J. Ketchpaw M. Kiel W. Kik C. Klinestelser C. Knerr K. Koets Q ,. y . we .V . Z f-W -tg, ' is L J W ' , if-CT' 1 Y ' -, .X I . . . -5, 5, iv If Q A -L X J isp P is 9. . -'V S, Korda F Kmmev M. Krumin: S. Kubluk J. Kuester D, Lambeth F. La Maire B. Lamoreoux B, Lupe B. Lautzenheiser N in H B an , y ' if C' 5 L Wa Q N L'-5 , '- - ' ff Q V V , ' L. Le Maire T. Leiphart R. Leys M. Lieberman 5. Lindberg S, Longlield J. Lowe G. Luylr S. Lymore A. Maclver f lhigfw '. i l . .wk Q l 5 ,Y if ' , 1 . ' . y -is , 6 0 L . K , 9 . f X W -f 1. V i U My K A sr 1 ' 1 s Ui A C. Maddoclrs E. Malley C, Marcello P. Marvin J. Mast S. Matheson A. Maturean M. McCowell D. McKinney E. McMillan , i In , ' A V A .4 lf? 1 I i 1 L ni U if F V .3 ,MS-K I , few .-, H ,I I Nl .+ I . P M. McWethy D. Meeter C. Meinke T. Merchant J. Miller J. Millhoupt C. Mollien S. Moore G. Morlarlty B, Morrigan ' 'P 2 , P nr .4 ' -f 'I ' .JJ , 5 pf' . 9 i life L, ' ll' -. 5' M-N, I gg , , f' . - :rh':-.,fv- 1 .- 2 f If f .J ' ffl- 1 S Morrison W. Mosley J. Murphy J. Myers C. Naughton J, Nelson L. Neumann D. Newton I. Oehrl B. Ohlman ' yy J I L I - J 5 ' .Sf Q , i J .L 'YS' A -. . N - Ms.. N- , 1 . . P . - , D. Oslraus VS. Palma S. Pork D. Payne J. Perkuis P. Peters J. Pier son V Pierre A. Pimpleton M. Polmonteer s ' QQ: Q . A ' .N y , ,T J. Polrrianteer B. Postma P. Pranger y .. '5.w' -NX 'S 1 - ' . S .3 , QQ iii X.': . Q av fwfr . J ' gf 5.i?'.y. S Q. . v? ft L A S .S J Rekis C. Richardson R. Richardson Q .Q AQQ 1 7 - D. Seaqer L. Seals J. Sheehan . A Q , Y Q3 Q QI, T. Smith B. Snyder M, Spencer Q , . i Q Q . Qi . l . 1 ., ' . A J. Sn-'-et D. btruefert L. Strong '. . .Q Q .Q Q? J. Tobias T. loker R. Topple Q wr S. Vander Stolp ...yy .t X ,QKQ C. Wcsorick A. Vasquez W. Viscs Q .Q X . S White F Whitman Q. 61644 af '52 .SY 1 . 6' - . Q - L,. 1' w . of A P. Price D. Proctor M. Raatz R. Racine D. Raterink B. Rathbun M. Rathbun .ef i N T -we . PM Q S Q M T' J I P A ' L L. 4. . Q , R. Rickert R. Root E. Rose R. Saverson E. Schafer P. Schneider J. Scott - 7- . Q 5 s N ' ff A f if if . 2 .J iv T Q Q . 3 Er -. l e S - -' R. Shepard C. Short G. Shough B. Simkins E. Simonean J. Sinke R. Slager v-is v . S - s- T T' P fi - :e ye x 5 ' . Q- - H . . rs... ' .7 Q . ef- . 1.3 ' ' A 5 :Z ' , Zi C. Stanley R. Stanley S. Starr J. Stephens E. Stevens D. Stevenson T. Stone Q Q , f . . ' P . 3 if i -I ' 5 ..- 'S . ' S W f , as . f 155 S , g e lwikgx ' L ' f'f .er v ' G. Sturgeon C. Taylor R. Taylor P. Tette B. Tette G. Thompson S. Thwaites gx-.Sexy M .... . S., .. . Q Q Q Q P Q Q 3. ' . ? A - X S - Q. .Q Q . . fa - . ,, QQQ Q55 Q Q L X' S . ll vrw 1: 4 ' S G. Trill R. Tygesen B. llhlmann E. Vaicius C. Vanderveen K. Van Dornelen J. Van Solkema jf Q . Q r , . . . Y R af' 'Q Q T' W- - . ,QQ Q I , Q ' - S .S M V. If 1 R. Vogg M. Wadin C. Ward P. Warner E. Weiner F. Wells S. Wells i M bg . . . if - 'f if L. Whitman V. Wilburn J. Williams J. Williams L. Williams L. Wilson L. Wilson . T g... . 1 R. Wilson D. Wittenbacl: P. Wood B. Zevalkink ew ay '57 V . '52 5 3 X if I cl 1 The freshmen have settled themselves firmly in their fascinating new world at Central. They have begun in earnest their long climb toward graduation. Social activi- ties as well as academic interests have become more important, and the ninth graders have now become a fully co-ordinated part of the Central student body. Glam of '57 r .5 Qing V S f S s ' Q.. w e ' ' if f 1 'S . . Q V..-M f y , .. J '91 I . I , i A KM Y 1 y Anderson V. Anlonopolus W. Alwell E. Bailey E. Baker L. Baribeou J, Bornwell H. Barr J. Beal B. Beardsley -. 5 X 'X K Jw, J J . 9:5 to ' .,. , , - f. . .- -R . -' - Q- ' R. Beally B. Berger D Berggren J Berry B. Blarlfnzer S. Blanchard S. Bachmon C. Bodell S. Boonslra F. Boslroven T K 'C 'ST - vw 1 . 2 , K Brxuwnmn J. Brink E. Brown R. Bunn M. Carpenter D. Charles li. Clare P. Cline E. Cooper J. Crowiard Q Q so . B B A ' . -E 3 .. L J D Q gg, 4? iv J V C 'L - x i j Q . 4 B Criswell A. Cullum G. Cummings E. Cuncins K. D r nn J. Danley T. Danley M. Deller D. U9N'0l1 .. h ' U S . - r ' 'J x x ' v ' ' A '. '. . A . x R a 35 g . x g - 1 . . J ' C. Dc-Maagfl R DeYoung N. Donker J Duemler J. Dulaney R. Dunn D. Dusendang A. Dykerna T, Dykrnan J, Eggebrechf . . ' 1 S ' 6 . LJ . 'J F r 5 y . W' ' rf in I I! . I r .Qi A in ' 7 Q.: 1 A K V. Hirmanlraul S. Evans D. Faasen H, Fairbanks G. Falcon M, Ferqerson J. Ferwerda B. Filul B. Fisher W. Fleser .- ' S-A J - - if .. ., 5' , V' J .- . J- if XXX - lx ' 'I Ar . J. A 4 ff . ' F ' C. Foster Li. P-ranks F Franz G. Fry S. Fuller E. Fyke P. Gale D. George M. Gilberl A. Gillian I X - A .., , . Q 1:3 F r S 3 f 5 I' i '- 1 Q . - -- 1 ' wi ' J 7 A ' an-' r N, , . K 2? . . 1' K 1 . , . .Q - 1 fs A . ,S , G. Gloe R. Good E. Gaodson G. Gordon M. Goudzwaard D. Groce R. Groom P. Gryfakis D. Harig G. Hauser if - K r N . Q' ' 2 , . i x - -. J L , , , E 1 - r , ' ' 4 - , . Q 4 5 N-r . . A fr A '- E. Haywood L. Hedrick C. Henry S. Henson A. Hermanis F. Hoelrsrra C. Halliman R. Hoover T. Hormuth K, Huber 01044 of '57 ' - 5 is 3 -1... . - f. r Q . W , rv' . . 2' 1 B. Huddleslon B. Jackson C, Jellema J. Jennings C. Johnson F. Johnson K. Johnson P. Johnson A. Korrip M. Kionder K ' -ff T , 'Q' Q --L Q, L Y ' P' f 'Qi 4. . i -- Q x L i 3 J iii L i I J 3' - uf 1 Q. . w,. . I . ..- V. .x Q : Q . , . . . swf f 1 4 J Q f- fm - ' 4 f - K, Kilman D. Krpen G. Klovens L. Kos P. Kriekcard D. Krisien B. Krombeen D. Lance H. Lash P. Lazda A I as .. .. . F' .. i A a - ' r- Q ' asv, . f - . .iff 17' 'r , .1 L - -Tri. .Q - ' we A A' A . we 9' , f E. Lee J. LeGoles R. Leonard B. Lewis B. i.oye M. Lyon J. MacEochron M, Lepley S. Mail J. Mondler ,A . , .. .L A .A E Q' A .1 I -' J if . gr .rf . J 5 . J' ii ' 1 - V . . .W by . .. of . fy ir' A f 5 lfaykk A I - A we . . s . .55 -:- v S D , . L A... J. Moring D. Morsman D. Mason J. Mcmoni M. McCann S. McGee M. Meeter B. Meinke G. Michals L. Miller a L I I pw 2 Q np- Q? 5 2 K A K Q 9' a 5. L Q - if . v' .. .. 5 J f I . ii ., ' I' ' ..,.- ' 1 I A ' ,,, S. MoHoN P. Moneite C. Moore D. Aonroe R. Monroe J. Moody J. Moore E. Morgan E. Moyer M. Mullen .- . - ' - . if . 5 I i 'Z' S 'J V f J ' as .. - N 1 J. Murry T. Musser B. Nelson L. Nelson D. Nerle D. Newton E. Newicn L. Nordylxe F. Oole B. Osborn , . kj ig V HM ,- ,,-. M -.3 Z. .- Y? f .lr F- ,F ,,, . .. L . J fe .,, ce 'ff L q -' L . I . 1 ' J fi 4 , ' - UAA -r-' fy , I G. Osmun P Parker L. Peterson J. Phillips K. Pickens K. Pickens E, Piclmerd K. Pressey J. Preston J PYUSIS i - Q1 J wi .A . es- Q. . .,, ' ' . . .1 . s ' -' , s , 1 Y .. Z - Q I. . A J. N L . go lf .. W. Q , b Q gr. s I. V b . a I I g . , .. Lryh i VI A A .. -bu .. wr I.. E. K l. Purmcrlis B. RoIcliRe D. Rolerink K. Rolh R. Rolhburn G. Reed D. Riensfra W. Riley L. Ritter K. Rinqold 4 ' if- 'L U Q I f , V. Q : 1 -.. 5 K 1? 5 Q 2 V i 1- Q B f ' gf - rr A . S 1 fo ii P 5- ROYWDJW D. Roof J. San Miguel S. Schelling C. Schild C. Schmitt G. Schulls A. Sellers M. Sernick M. Shalandcr ew of '57 1 i 2 ' K ,. .v a ' - P- wifis-S it J A. .f fi it A1 I M. Sholcmder M. Shippy B. Shook M. Shook R. Signor S. Smit B. Smith J. Snyder H. Stool A. Stogcrs - . ' J SQ. Q: . ..... Q' 4. a --f , Q . ' n ixgq- . X , K -vi N. . 3 Mu- . 'J P' J .1 , 1, ' A - L, Steenwyk S. Stewart R. Stokes .1 Stone U. Subins L. Suthfcnd Z, Tczube D. Thompson C. Totten J. Umphryes XT ' .L ov 6 - . i v, Q Q -2: . Q' -- 3. ' . 1 fx.. o - Q. .t X J . L, Unglenicks J. Vullancourt T. Vc1nderVlist C. Vander Weidel. Vander Woude J. Von Loo O. Van Ryn E. Van Stedum B. Van Sweden D, Venema H W W . 'F fr . 4' 1 'Q 5 C. Y or . t ' J . 'P' U' 5' J A 'V' e . J 3 ' . . -.. .. H. g , A pg X 5 . - 1 G. Vensko J. Walker D. Wohmon K. Waterman J. Weaver D. Webster F. Webster C. Weeber R Wiggers E. Weinpert A ' , if an , Q - ' ., . q ,. 1. 5, ., fa f' x . V . ' 'x. 5 .X , - 5 , - ,gf A' ef . 'K - . W . f, . - ' P , - , T. . , ,M N . 5 . ' .43 1 B. Wellet S. White W. Whitman J. Wickewig B. Wilburn J. Wood J. Wynont K. Yonkers L. Yoring S. Zirnitis Displaying fine English projects INN -,.. Glam of '56 ir- The tenth grade at Central is not an organized classg however, they have begun to sense their potential in working together. New opportunities for taking port in school activities are opened to sophomores. They find their studies getting harder and their responsibilities heavier. Many of the boys find their interest in sports growing. They constitute primarily the second teamsg a few make the varsity squads. Sophomore girls have an opportunity to join the Girls' Athletic Association which meets after school. Y P. Adams J.dBen eiN N W. Bowyer B. Burruss 1 D, Cover! ' i it J. Dielz 1 i. f fr T. Evert Y . ll ffm f S. Greene l. Howei 'Sz Q K. Alden I .S 1 s M. Benneff ! B. Boyer M. Burton 'Ns fl B. Dean P. Dorham is. S. Evoy ' .N V 1 N Ht. R. Grinage 9 x A , V. Huffman -Q L. Amlsbuechler R, Benner! P. Bradley J. Cain J. De Baer D. Dreger i x L. Feringc I n X 2 D, Grooters T. Huizing N. Anderson H. Berry J. Braisled . Cammenga Mg., MW M, De Bree R. Dumas - Q B. Fisher G. Gryfakis Qu V. Huls -. wwf ' H A. Applewhile D. Bigelow G. Brandfs sa C. Campbell Q F. De Haan w, Dyke M. Fasler J, Haskins M. lrwin erm aj '56 vs, 11, 'X f if .E f R - SH. +' .5 J. Atwood L. Bailey N. Bolles S. Barre!! F. Bennet! 7 . 5 551. , . Q, N k I l H ,Ir i 8. Bissell L. Bissell R. Blackall R. Bomganr A. Bonner 5 Q cr ,t Q A ' f if S, ' it . A l , ' A 'jk Z , E. Brazil M. Brown R. Brown J. Brugh C, Bunn ' -,ge K X .. '. 'W i X, 7' .J f l.. Cassone K. Chamberlain W. Cleveland H. Crawford E. Cousino 3' ' fl' b , Q , . Q 1 l Q X . 5- X' Q . x -- x ' , ASA -1 .. 1 . m i 4' -li 4 EX., f K c D. Derks C D: Shane B. De Vries R. De Vries G. De Young , 1 Q' is Q . .9 A Xb.. S sg. I ' ' ' wr 1-'J ' L 4 . D. Effing B. Elburn J, Elburn R. Enoch B. Escher N A . A If if VH! i ' ' Q3 5 5. A f' , . x f' . 4 B. Fyke B. Garlmon J. Geluso M. Glazier R. Gurnowich 4 ' 1 S. Hendricks C. Henline B. Herald J. Holland C. Hoover vw f 'ci . . R A fr iv' A . N .L ' ' . G. Jellerna C. Jensen A. Jeplawy R. Jewel! D. Johnson erm of '56 Y A 1 X an I 1, J . is W Y N e ,. f t . ' 'F . yi... X J .. ' , . 2 3 ., , y J in R' f .... f - 'Es 1 .P L nit. S. Johnson M. Jones J. Junior M. Keegslra B. Kellogg D. Kerr A. Kiander N. Kinsey W. Knighl P Kranz 5 T J '-P f . .5 'S f .E V ai. . 1 k 'GX r . -P' . 've A jx 5 . D. Kramlaeen P. Kubicki B. Kuieck M. Lamoreaux L. Lambelh E. Likely J. Linhoul G. ialla S. Longfield H. Magnusen 5, , 'V . QE- . .NW .ff s A ' A T i . 'Q ...f n 4, ' A nf G- Mi'-'Sane L. Mallroid M. Marcusse A. Maze M. McCahon F McCormick N, MCKBYHWGY T. Mead B. Meholic U. Meiers . ' T' 55 if - W . '9 ' '- v I Q. 5 I .I 5 V, x ., X 1. A, 5 .- ff , vm- f fi . ' . ,L , . , .H I S. Meinerl J. Miner R, Mol R. Morey S. Moriarily V. Morris R. Murllcnd F. Neilsen T. Nclfsinger E. Norton g J .f I Q Q , fi' - I . . ,f -X Q , ' ' V.. . ' ff 1' P lu' ' A Rf' if A s . J IA 4 .N N. Oversmilh M. Oxolens B. Packer L. Pollok S. Palmer T. Peabody F. Perkins M. Pelerson l. Purgailis J. Purins 2, x . K A . , i av TL- 'S' Q 5- 5 Y -, vb X fi I N , ig., -V 19- if E. Raabe M. Reid N. Reienl C. Richardson M. Rigelinq M. Roberls R. Roberts D Robinson E. Robinson R. Rosingren aa . Q ? - . ' ' 9' .. A 4 A iv , gi , Q , A V, Q Q X ' xiii ' Q ...J ' X 4 V I M. Roth A. Rynberg B. Somerles B. Schlechv D. Schmieding D. Schwander S. Scrole L.Seiv1 I, Semerly B. Sheehan 9' 9 A 'll' s i . 5 , ma ' - F V L 5' z ' J 7 Q., y A' .i xi ,I J ' , ' . si. V. I . . L A I . N4 Shefwood G. Silavs D. Simon M. Simpson R. Simpson L. Sipkemo D, Sklork L. Smith J. Spaak 5. Sfeele 'f y . ' ,I W ,' if , ll b 5, N . . h jr . , d 4. J J L? . 5? - R .. f , . . ,. ,5 ,, bf ,Q - M JJ QM , In x . .. . G, Slekelee J. 5'erken C. Sffaxdins J. Slurgeon M. Suchodolski K, Sullorp G. Teunis D. Thayer M- TOPPPJ M- Trowbridge ezm af '56 ' L '84 . L ' - M . Q, . A v 5' 5' V ' L Q it K A! A A li X . il , 'if ., . . f ' ' A 1 V., ,Q X ' , . f 'T - A. Troxel 5, Vqgg J, Von Amen J. Van Arisen S. Van Dam G. Vanden Berge B. Vander Meer J. Vander Weide B. Vander Werp M, Van Heck fr . f -2- H sr W ff ' 6 f , Q. 1 , ' X . Ki V ' x Q s. . ' ' 453. ' . - . .F .. . - - X G. Van Punen M. Van Oeveren 1. Van Oosten B. Veenslru B. Venroy H. Vinson H. Wugemoker K. D. Ward M. Weber M. Whiiney TEYTTEQ 1- Q Q was , C Y - ' ' s.,-Q3 eg h A , D. Weston H. Weslrule G. Wilkes R. Wilkinson W. Wilson B. Wilczuk B. WYlle M- WYn90'd9n R' Z9U 'P Selling for u class proiecf elm ay '55 fb Seated: S. Klinesteker, G. Parkhurst .....gl 5 fee. Second Row: E. Young, B. Mast, J. Lieberman, E. Mandeville, J. Weitzel, N. Kik President-J. Weilzel Vice-President- N. Kik Secretary - S. Klinesteker Treasurer- E. Young Girl Advisor-B. Mast Boy Advisor-E. Mandeville Program Chairman-J. Lieberman About 180 students this year discovered just how much fun it is to work as a united class. Advisor and friend of the juniors, Miss Parkhurst gave much of her time and energy to this eventful year. For the first time the future graduates of i955 elected class officers to organize their affairs. The officers discovered a great number of things to keep them and the class busy. To start off the year, a potluck was given to get acquainted and have some fun. The class picked a committee of eight to help them select the rings and pins which they had looked forward to for many semesters. The rings were chosen and a new crest was designed for the class with big plans for the future. At Christmasti me the Christ- mas spirit overtook the class, and the officers sponsored a party. Gifts were taken for admission and given to an orphan organization to spread the holiday cheer. As spring rolled around the Junior Class got out to support the All-School Revue, Footlight Fantasy, and won the .Iunior-Senior race for ticket sales. The many juniors who turned out helped to make it a success and to build school unity. As April arrived, the class gave a potluck supper for their parents, so that they might get acquainted and see what progress the class had made. At last came the Prom, the big occasion. Cooperating with the Senior Class, the juniors worked hard, and together they enjoyed both the preparation and the results. All these things they put toward success in the future and for more fun and work in the coming year. Glau of '55 ' ' - s - 1 1., U if A R Q . . . Q . A Q 4 .. 4 . 1 . K . L 1 ' .. 1 tm P. Amlsbuechler B. Anderson E. Anderson M. Anderson G. Anlonides M. Asaris J. Avery F. Barber C. Burr J. Barr IEW . F, 2 ' -- V U ff' Q, ne y 1 v . fl - .. ' tl: -av I .1-' -. by D, Barrenger A G. Buxler C. Berry A. Bodgan L. Boonenberg A. Boonsrra D. Bcwman C. Brrtdley V. Breicis J. Brill X . ' ' K Q :P f. - I.. - . , . fs. - w ' A f f , : X . 4 V G ' R. Brown S. Bruinekaal A. Brummel J. Burr D. Bulcher A. Cammengo D. Campbell E. Carlisle J. Castro G. Clay as fy A N gy-fs , ' ie- -5 ' -s we . P r . P . 1 ' 53' 4 is X. 5 -W f I ' A Q L 4 't . 2 I ' . . '. I J' ' -. .s . - y A , .J f I f ... ' ...dz - X- P. Crawford R. Cygan W. Dunley E. Darling J. Davis S. Dawson R. DeBree L. DeFranz C. DeHaan M. ueHuor .L .a A , Y K . I f 1 v D. DeNio R. Derks G. DeVries P. DeVries J. Duernler J. Dusendang J. Embree B. Fegel D. Filius M. Fish 3..- . . E . Q. 4 we 9 M ' ' v -2 - A A .fs v E. k J. A A 'F s ' 5 Q Y A - . .. f, ? .,,, . . I A J . . 9' . A A 4' M. Foree D Frisk L. Fvller H. Gales R. Gale P. Galloway C. Geisinger E. Gordon S. Gordon M. Got! - A A Q A . 1: F .- ' - . Q , -A X 5 f' S 56 X' 5, Q .. A .., y . 'V' X . ii . Q, , M Grace P. Gray H. Greenwood D. Grummei O. Handy J. Hargrove J, Harlge: A. Hall R. Hayes C. Hieflie K A l ' - 2 ' Q . k Qs N 3' X A 1 of . . Q ' - X r l i Y .' ., - A i J' L L .X 'J f A K M- Hoelfslfn D- Hollimun L. Hormulh N. Huscher f Jennings K. Jenks J. Kari R. Kenl N. Kik S. Kipen 9' - L, . A 1- . Q - 6 U , Q' ' ' -f S r K Y .. x Q , A . Q.. by - .KN ' 5 - . 1 'S' ss.. - g. ,r . f 4' -N r , - ' - if L. ' AA af S. Kilzsleiner S. Klinesleker D. Klunder G. Knox J. Kouchaukos M. Kriekoard L. Lake M. Larink S. LaVine E. Leavenworth 107 Elm of '55 r i. K,k. . K A . ,,L,,. , .V 3 , . 'P . S . 15 , h ' v , li. R , 5 . ' . S f' A f . Z , . i If ,. 4 , L. LeClaire B. Lenderink R. Lentz R. Lesher K, Lcys 1. Lieberman P. Limbeck J. Lyon E. Mandeville J. Mason . sjs.. .X K f Q 5, - 'JG 2 , .. t M I A I ' 5. . . It l' ,,,,- , I , ' ' 'F' 4 ' , M V , i .4 , - - B. Mast P. McCure M. McDonald A. McKenzie D. Meinke D. Meinke E. Meilz P. Menardie M. Merritt D. Miclrens Y ,F ,ig Q H' :V - 4' '- ,-D I ii ' N i. 5' 5 i S ' V I ' , f 'iff' , K. ,f -. , 1 6 1 ' l M 1 . B. Miller S. Moody B. Nelson A. Newhouse A. Nofsinger C1. Olin J. Orr P. Owens J. Palmer R. Perry 6 qv- A Q fl.. . -uw 5 ,g . , m . V V K - Q R V iv.. wr V 1 ., . f X' D. Pierce V. Pierson V. Focsta D. Racine R. Richardson D. Robertson B. Rowley C. Sanders J. Sandro K. Schmieding , r - , W T: v fa J.. 4- ,bl E S ba' Q Y K fo D ' '39 S ' M D ' Q, s . , - ' if 1 'wk J. Scot' H. F. Seekel P. Sellers V. Shannon E. Sherwood K. Siebert L, Siekman D. Signer D. Simkins B. Simpson cm . H . 9 so 5' w 9: , is V . f . 4 ., ' ' Q, 0- x gb K rr . ef 3 N . , A . .... J t sg 1. Pie 1 av .f R K Y. Skryzalo L. Smith R. Smith R. Smith P. Sommer M. Sorg D. Slaal R. Starr P. Stanley 5- 5l0U' S I 6 E Q xr 3 .. 5 5 -. 6 l . . ' I X X N . X ' 1 ' 71 . P , S or 4 ... . Q, ex G' ,X . m , r . Wx' Sgr f i J. IS ' 1 4, 5 ' W. Suchodolslri R. Swanson B. Swenson D. Tornga L. l'er Molen J. Tell M. Thatcher J. Thomason T. Thompson S. Todd R . . 4 . R Q, R 5 . if 1 - 'S' . 45 W- - 4 e 18 . AA r uf: , , ,il if I A ' 5. A B. Tom H. Townsend A. Trowbridge D. Trumpie D. Tucker l. Unglinielns D. VandenBos S. VandenBout B. VanJerMeer C. VanderPIoeq cz- ' Y G . 7' X 9 il 1 I K S 6' R 5 . 5' . 'W -- , 4 , . 4 . , Q I , 1 ,f XS - A21 af ,- Vander Wiede C. Van Portheet M. Varnell K. Vaska M. Walker M. Washburn V. Washburn K. Watson M, Weaver P. Webster GZGM of '55 6' ' D . 'GR . 5' S 6' Q Y. P. ' . av- ' - , f F - ,Y L x X .Q K X , .1 K ' r ., ' - .2 I 4 - Jw. . f . Sr.. - 'F' - I -f s .. T. Weiner J. Weilzel C. Wells G. Weslon R. Weslruie F. Whilmcn J. Wilbur A. Wilson M. Winlers S.Wilr1ok 5 6? . 6 G .. . 7 . . X.. I e X ik ' A .. xl' 4. C. Wood K. Wylie M. Wyncldu E. Young 1. Zimelis C D ff? X .Q S ' A 79 V , . th , Q 'A ' X i 'T . . f N - x i . K Y K X K ff' 1 n 4 K 1 kc ,. A . . J, Bqllemf, B. Bergsmc P. Bouwmcln M. Bucknell S. Dunning C, Fetch J. Fessell H, Gavrilides J. Hondelink R. Korman 5 e- M 'Z ' f 'L 5 V I f J l ? ' Q , e 'E- ,DF J C. Knight 1. Kuiper N. Leimons M. Long K. Malfroid 5. Marsh R- N0fdS'l'0m H. Ripley A, Rykse D- SCMPPUS ,ff ff .vi Q Q. ...ef Q-M, K- i X ' .e z 5 ' .5 ' :X - ...Q ii 41' .... K .ii iii ' 1 a . G. Skipper J, Vanden BergeG. Van Oeverun J. Wedo W. While J. Williams E Zirnilis Receiving congratulations Wailing for lhe down-beat f E22 . 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Boshoven The senior year, with its many activities and achieve- ments, has helped to give many seniors a better back- ground lor a basis of social and community standing. There were several fine potluclcs, and the Central P.T.A. honored these graduates-to-be and their parents with a banquet. Other activities included the Senior Play, and the cast party after the performance, a number of dances, including the Sox Trot, the annual Dress-up Day, the Mock Election, Numeral Day, and Class Day. Con- siderable time, money, and effort were given to such worthwhile causes as the March of Dimes Campaigns and the Red Cross Drive. Through all these many activities and accomplishments, the seniors were brought closer together and as a co-operative group enjoyed many happy times together. The Senior Class ot T954 has had a truly promising year during which they began to develop their philos- ophies and to prepare themselves tor their future years. College, careers, and marriage were all given serious thought. These seniors, as the future leaders and re- sponsible citizens ot our democracy will play a definite role in their community. ln connection with i954 the seniors will always remember the hard worlc they com- pleted, the goals they set for themselves, the ideals and philosophies they formed, and the innumerable good times they shared together. ew ay '54 J ,,f Judy Anna Anderson Julia Armour Barbara Anne Baehre Jean Ballard David Alvin Barnaby Carol Jean Bellamy Paul Arthur Berquisi Lyle Berry Ronald John Beuker Cqrclyn Sue Bigelow- Carolyn Joan Blanchard Donna Louise Boice elm 4 '54 , ,B f Q -arf 2 gy ' 11:11 - f gil' iw ff V B E 1 r l fix Q , , , . Frederick Douglas Booker Robert Alan Boonslra Roberl Lee Boshoven Raymond Carl Bosfwick Clarence Jerry Bouknight, Jr. Ligita Brandls Gordon Ioseph Breen Gordon Lynn Briggs Bonnie Bea Brown E. Geraldine Campbell lMrs.l Delora Louise Carr Charles Soeren Chamberlain ew of '54 Leroy Charles Wllham Ray Childs Jacquelyn Jo Chrysler Edward Cook Marie Lois Cossin Robert Edwin Coyne Lana My James Harold Cooper DarleneVAnn Cunningham 1411-Schaol R Senior Girls' Chorus Line B Fate, B. Brown, J. Armour, R. Warden, P. Waldron, M. Bucknell, J. VandenBerge, D. Hale, P. Foree, J. Moyer Senior Boys' Chorus Line N. Kouchoukos, D. Stickney, D. Miller, M. McGrath, R. VanderPloeg D. Hale, D. Miller, Miss Dalebout, N. Kouchoukos, P. Foree l s Footlight Fantasy was the name of the i954 all-school review. The theme of the show was the story of cl young violinist. During the per- formance Centralites displayed their talents in various fields of musical art, there were solo, duet, and chorus line dancing, vocal solos and duets, and piano and violin solos. R. Findlay, D. Carr, M. Sernicls, T. Weiner s ' ezwnzw, mth: on ie .Chai 3 First Row: D. Carr, J. Den Hertog, N. Walczewski, J. Park, E, Sedom, R. Warden, P. Foree, B. Baehre Second Row: J. Dolebout, M. McGrath, D. Miller, R. Beulxer, N. Kouchoukos, L. Peterson, L, Giberson E L D. Carr The Senior Class of V954 pre sented the light comedy Father of the Bride as their senior play pro- duction, The play is the hilarious story of a father's reactions to his daugh- ter's intended marriage. He finally gives her his consent, however, a multitude of complications arise, E. Sedum, N, R. Warden, M. Cassin, R. Vander Ploeg, J. Den Hertog, N. Walczewski 81444 af '54 Paul Robert DeMaagd Juliana DenHertog Shirley Ann Denton Shirley Anne Dertien Greta Mae Dinsmore Dorwld John DOO' Peter Edward Douse Nancy Lee Duemler Martha Ann Dykkause Margaret Louise Dood Audrey May Drake Donna Sue . 1 si Maryalice Annette Ewing Beverly Ann Fate A Yvonne Louise Fessell Phoebe Foree Douglas Holmes Gaskin Nancy Louise Franks Carmen Louise Gatzweiler ew of '54 Carl Norman Falcon Robert Duane Findlay Liga Balva Freide Valerie Marie Geluso Gi 54 Donna Lee Hale is Diane Hardebeck Mary Ann ..,...-:QV Donna June Hendricks H16 Hefm0 i5 ohn Richard Herfel Mildred Joan Hilbrands Th0m0S Irwin Delores Virginia Johnson Phyllis Denice Johnson ew of '54 Frances Jacquelin Johnston Ruth Marilyn Jolman Elita Tamara Judovics Jack Kaye, Jr. Lawrence Kelly Gloria Sandra Karrip Frank Allen Kilgore Karl Joseph Killman Judith Ann Klinesleker Gerard Ernest Klunder xii .' ,s br - Mm... KKK' ,J IQ - tif, Ai- - xy, ww . , A ' - 3? , K h WA i - - 2 W ' ft'-3-A ,iffy kifiiiifi f , H fmigg 'THQ 'R YY E . 1ifwf,ff5 T' W1 A M zz . 1,,,TQifH?v'f 'ff 1 5 3 5 ' 7421 ,, it z 711 I 'F' 139- NY,-'w-1' ,pl rf Q. gf I jg? .05 'X .Eiga av' 'ful Kniiifffw 1 1 hwgl L- L a. J! For their Homecoming Game this year, Central played Creston at Houseman Field. Because Central won by the spectacular score of 43 to 0, it was an even greater event. Bonnie Fessell was elected CentraI's Homecoming Queen by the senior boys, Bonnie and her court ol tour girls were chosen from a group of twelve candidates to reign over the Homecoming Game and the dance, which was held at the Rowe Hotel. The Homecoming was unani- mously considered a genuine success. M. Heagle, P. Waldron, Queen B, Fessell, P. Foree, R. Warden Snow .Queen Central's candidate for City Snow Queen of 1954 was Patricia Waldron. Pat was chosen by the senior boys to represent Central in the city contest. She was chosen as Central's Snow Queen because of her qualifications in re- gard to looks, pleasing personality, and interest in winter sports. P, Waldron Glau of '54 Anthony Martin Kooi f 3 xt y' Selma Aileen Langton Ma rye Diane Leeth Karl George Lievense Nicholas Thomas Kouchoukos Richard Dean Lagendyk 51 William J. Larkin, Jr. Janice Louise Leonard 3 1 Margaret Celina Longfield Janis Ojars Lazda Inara Lledskalmns 'as up IM ' LPRKM . , . as . .61 .. , ,k,- f ,-W, A K L, V 1. 03 f?K-Lg 'limbs - , fa. 7 - 1 -:pw f A Q S 8 N hhujiig, R 'vi X .A Quentin Hugh Luidens 61644 of '54 Donna Rulh Lundberg Roger Thomas Manning Arthur Michael McGrath Doris Irene McMahon Lois Darlene McMillan Don Crichfon McNeil Lai ' .Q Q Saundra Marie Mickens Darlene Delores Miller D0U9lC'5 E'-19909 Miller John Lawrence Miner Ethel Olive Moody Nancy Lee Mosher 26 elm ay '54 Joyce Gayle Moyer Jenny Lou Park X L, J, f, Mildred Louise Pearson Bonnie Sue Neumann Ay .. iiii at John Eugene Parker f i '. . K 'f-.. K L Carol Arlene Peterson Inese Viia Paegle Faith Ann Pasma Lloyd Ben Peterson 1 Betty Louise Phillippi Allen Poe James C. Porter 3 i x Q 61644 ay '54 fC CC? Susanne Marie Randall Elizabeth June Ratclifle Gary George Raterink Lowell Gerard Raynes Alice Lee Reynolds Joan Marie Rings :SX ,,,' if Patricia Louise Roberts Delores Robinson Vlfginiv Lee ROOM-by Shirley Ann Schild Merry Lou Schwalm James Leonard Scripps Fu f ' . Q Maxx - I a K nf , f V. .- I 'Y l Y .. . , 2 f . 9 K Q 1 ., - Q if - 1 . ,X Ql- ,. , , V 2, 'S K I I 5 ij rf, I krkrr A A , I X, , 'y Class Oplimisl K UG, 'xi Jenny Park Q I Rag , 1 x ff- ' f - 'f 5 ' Y A :ll If w ,- a.,, v f ' A ' ' 5 7 f 5, Axe I! , kk Y , , X. x ll V' xi f X. 'N W W e .gr 'FN 7 3 iw 4' A - X ' if . Q fs , , A l J' QF , A 1' fa ff As i ' Class Wil Xl ' Chuck Chamberlain G 'l flhlele '54 Done the Most fqr ' Ellie Sedum Bob Boshoven . fl g Mos? Bashlul Boy 1 J .. A Cum Fashion Plates Q ,rg r H 'o'dA Cook I A Bonnie Neumunf Km' l-levense ' Y Mcsl Bashful Girl ,, A 33' 'K Judy Anderson V 1 ,L gl Q -- ,..f l A QA I Q f ,A rf , lf' ' ' I , oy Alhlele Bobo Bouknight f Girl Apple Polisher aebe Force K :sz - A ,N ,as .wwwg 'im f' 1 5,7 , gy : jd 1 e ll P 'N 1 'li--ll -1--' s Class Pcs! , Class Bruin Class Politician Roger Wyke 4f7 - fi W . - Class Pessimusl ki Class Chullerboxes 5 Mos! Undignified Senior L. Darlene Cunningham - Diane Hardebeck Craig Wood - sr..k4..r' a J, 4 W .. K ' Class Personalily .,. N Pal Waldron C . Q 1 . Y xx . ' N K ' H Q , - l 2 Class Flirt 1 Julie Armour Lana Darling 4 I Q . Mos! Dignifled Senior i Done lhe Mosl lor '54 Handsome Mike M kwvx. 1 Done the Mos! for Cenlral Nick Kouchoukos Q 5 5 1 fr. Q 1 bf E sl Boy tGrulh Q ff X ' lf' SS ' 51 C , 5 ' ll l i 5, airs N l ,fe :E 3 Vvfllkr 'I ii 5 A - . . f 'rt MTI, X .f M 1 lf Prelliesl Girl Arlene Wesorick at ,I ar i ,sa ' if Class Ladies' Mon ssl. X' C Doug Miller i 4 Nu ' . 9 ' X 5 3 3 r N -, Y ' .qs X X C , . ' s r, ,, N 'X 1 mx ,R V we x A Q 4 V . V K 5 K .Nw S . ' 1 Q X, 7 VA i R , , ..-wi' , Nl Q I N A1 . rp fr , I ii' . f l :ig J ' 'L :Nl A 5: X egeml Around BOY ,s f fi e Heder , ss , Q Q 3 ., 4 , , 5 , Best Au,A,ound G' K F I Most pop I 'r K' . - nn u or GU, ' ly e 1 A Fessell N f - l C , g 1 L , k . F Class Man Haler ' - . Beary Pr-illappi Class Woman Holer Pqul DeMuqgd F' Class Romance N Bonnie Fessell-Gene Hecker . Ai. 2 1 'gf 5 1 E s Mg 3 5 K C Q 1? k ,. C3 XX 5 Mosl Popular Boy Class Musician . Jim Cooper Class Smile 2 Rog VunderPIoeg 129 01444 af '54 CY Nancy Kay Sikkema Audrella Sipkema Mary Ella Smith Sharonn Lee Shull Patricia June Simkins Richard Eugene Simmons Juris Sliede Janet Ruth Smith Edward John Snell Marinus Cornelius Staal Dolores Jean Slacey James A. Stegenga X. ' 1 2:39 : i i g gi Qi? A ix- J .md . - .W m Robert Lee Sfockreef Donna Mae Suchodolski Thomas Charles Szudzik James Taylor Ray Thorne James Frank Todd Glwu ay '54 David Lawrence Sfickney it Doris Elaine Swift Gladys June Thompson Carol Jean Vander Klay Blau af '54 Sue Ann Vander Meer Lee Vander Ploeg Pafricia Ann Van Heck - l Gunla Metra Vasarins Nancee Hope Walczewski Pulriciu Jodn Waldron Russelle Joan Warden James Frank Washburn Carolyn Wells Eleanor Jeanne Whitman Marilyn Lou Whitman Robefl JGmeS Wi6fS6mG ew of '54 Delores June Wilburn Daniel Paul Wilder Caro' Ann Wlng Craig Allan Wood William Reed Wood Roger Irving Wykes Gary Everefle Yonkers Edward Charles Zeerip 5 Sched af '54 3:55, Wi, Marlene Cafpemef Sallie Ann Dominick 'QT- Jumes McDonald Phyllis Ann Rath Seniafz Saifiion Room Neal Truman Facsen Arlene Wesorick 1 gi, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Dr. and Mrs. Ted Anderson and Mrs. Morris Armour and Mrs. Otto P. Baehre Esther Beuker and Mrs. Edward J. Carr and Mrs. James H. Cooper and Mrs. Hursle Cossin and Mrs. Fred Cunningham Arla Curtiss and Mrs. Stewart Darling and Mrs. Donald D. Denton and Mrs. George Dinsmore and Mrs. Earl F. Douse and Mrs. Carl J. Falcon Caroline Fate and Mrs. Charles Fessell and Mrs. William N. Foree and Mrs. Ernest E. Gaskin and Mrs John L. Giberson and Mrs Oscar Hale and Mrs. Ralph Hardebeck and Mrs. R. Hebel and Mrs Charles Irwin and Mrs Harry Johnson and Mrs Simon Jolman and Mrs John Karrip and Mrs Joseph Killman and Mrs. Russell Klinesteker Patrons for 54 Helios and Mrs. Thomas Kouchoukos and Mrs. Lloyd Lievense and Mrs. J. P. Luidens Harry Lundberg and Mrs. Arthur McGrath Rev. and Mrs. Dudley B. McNeil Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Rt. Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. A. J. Miner Talivaldis Paegle William S. Park Carl W. Peterson James F. Roberts Donald Schwalm Charles E. Sedam William Seeger Dick Sikkema Ebb Simmons Albert Sipkema P. Henry Smith Richard J. Smith Richard L. Stickney Leda Szudzik Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Janis Vasarins Arnold Wesorick Walter F. Whitman J. D. Winchell Frederic K. Wykes Charles E. Zeerip Aloaauand Gordon Cup Gordon Sultola American S.A.R. Class of l Reader's Helios Helios Annual English Letter Writing Poetry Reading A Essay Awards Patriotic Essay Carrie .l. Heaton A National Society of Foreign. Language Department Latin Awards: ...................... . Anna S. Jones A Mary R. Powers A Spanish Awards: ........ . First Year Second Year Commercial American Society of D.A.R. Ralph Student Student Speech Earl Ethel K. Nistle Stagecraft A Forensic Awards Debate Awards History Department A Science Department A Honor Jfwwuanclrqwaacfd Mathematics Department A Math Club A Edwin F. 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