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

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Maintenance N. Callas, Head Engineer, B. Parmeter, T. Ferris. The maintenance crew is the first group of people in school as they must get it ready for the opening day. The staff is composed of the firemen, and engineer, and janitors. The main responsibilities are keeping the school clean and in good repair, taking care of the school yard, checking the lights, and heating the school. Without the constant care and work of the whole maintenance crews, the school would soon be at a loss because their responsibilities are such an important function of the school. Soon after school has started, Central's cafeteria is busy at noon with the majority of the students eating there. The staff has the responsibility of preparing the lunch meals, helping keep order in the lunch room, and cleaning up after the noon hour. Students help by working at the cash register and selling items. ln addition, the staff is often helpful to organizations who wish to use the cafeteria at night. Cooks C. Hoffman, E. Joldeisma, J. Haskins, E. Almy. eachers Mfhen students are just beginning to think of returning to school, the teach- ers, are already busy at work, making their classroom plans as it is their wish to help the student the best they can. The faculty is always willing to give their services to the students aside from instructing them in their regular lessons and classes. By sponsoring numerous academic clubs, the teachers have been able to give the students an opportunity to become better acquainted with the subjects they are taking. Such clubs are the Spanish and the Classical Clubs. In addition, the teachers supervise the Math and English Workshops for students who need assistance in these subjects. Being interested in the development of the per- sonality and character of the student, the teachers have given many hours to extra-curricular activities such as ath- letics, clubs, plays, social events, and publications. .The factulty is also active in other ways. This year, as in previous years, there was the Faculty-Varsity basketball game during the month of March. The men teachers, dressed up in their wife's clothing and put up a good match for the C-Club members. The spirited clown cheerleaders, composed of women faculty members, added much gaiety. The teach- ers are also kept busy by serving on city- wide committees, attending classes, and working with school connected organi- zations. A fall picnic opened the fun part of the year for the teachers. Be- fore the second semester, the teachers held a potluck luncheon. To top off the busy year, a luncheon was given in honor of the faculty members leaving Central. This year Central had a large facility .representation of officers in several school connected organizations - flj Grand Rapids Coaches Association: Patrick Barr, president: Dave Sharphorn, secre- tary: -jim Fox, treasurer: Russ Pos- thunius, Board of Directors. Q25 School- women's Club: Phyllis Chapman, presi- dent: Shirley Schriber, vice-presidentg Kathryn XVanderscheid, secretary. C35 Grand Rapids Teacher's Club: Russ Posthumus and john Vanderhlolen, Board of Directors.

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Miss riedrich A greatly appreciated person at Central is the student personnel advisor, Miss Friedrich. She spends most of her time counseling students with problems concerning jobs, four year plans, college choices, and scholarships. In the spring she tours the grade schools in the district to tell the future centralites about Central. Also, Miss Friedrich administers aptitude tests, and junior College entrance examination, Kuder tests, and other required tests. In addition, she gives much time throughout the year to make school projects and activities a success. Mrs. oodlock Mrs. WVoodlock, an important member of the personnel department, has the demanding and difficult job of han- dling the truancy cases. She keeps many of the truant cases in school by helping them solve the problems that keep them out of school. Because of her capability and effi- ciency, Mrs. lNoodlock has been very influential in the completion of a high school education by many students. Mrs. W'oodlock and Miss Friedrich are grateful for the aid given to them by Karen Ceton, who works in the after- noon, and Karen Thruber, who works in the morning, under the co-op program.

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August Arndt Central Michigan, B.S.g University of Michigan, University of Colorado, M.A.g University of Wy- oming, San jose State: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Jets Club Gertrude Aster Western Michigan Uni- versity, B.S.g Develop- ment Reading, Reme- dial Reading, National Honor Society Helen Atchison Western Michigan Uni- versity, University ol' Michigan, Aquinas, B.S.3 7th Grade Fused Pro- grain Patrick Barr Mfestern Michigan Uni- versity: Civics, NVorld History: Freshman Foot- ball, Second Team Bas- ketball Team Myys phy Newton Becker Austin Peay State, B.S.g Music Education, Be- ginning Band and Or- chestra, Senior Band and Orchestra, String lin- seinble, Swing Band gylzfhjg O3'f Edna Bibby Carroll College, Drexel Institute, University ol' Nliseonsin, University of Chicago, University ol Michigan, BA., B.l,.S.g Librarian I H ll T., 0,8 ff PWM J 1, Margaret Brower Michigan State Univer- sity, University of Mich- igan, Western Reserve, B.A., MA., B.L.S.: Li- brariang Library Club