Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Lonaconing, MD)

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W Xwayxfwfam X' KJV' 'Q-, k f Xsmfpw X Nm 1 DEDICATIO Y'-ef 1' CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-1890 LOOKING BACKWARD To the passer-by, Central High School may be just an unattractive, old school building with nothing out of the ordinary to offerg but, within her walls during a school day, an amazing diversity of activities and interests unfold. In 1890 with eight classrooms, Central made her humble beginningg today she may boast of twenty three classrooms, plus music, industrial arts, physical education, and home economics departments, and the Library. Every square inch of space is utilized to the limit, Her 1784 graduates and countless quondam students cherish the ideals, traditions, and privileges which have been so much a part of life at Central. We, the Class of 1953, proudly dedicate this eighth issue of the CENTRALIAN to CEN- TRAL HIGH SCHOOL with the hope that her BEST will be emulated in her successor, the NEW CENTRAL. E 1 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-1953 N MEMORIA X N W . L 16 p digg, .rf YWSKSQP' s DR, HENRY M. HODGSON Dr. Henry M. Hodgson, for 44 years a resident of Lona- coning, will long be remembered by the people of this locality as Our Community Doctor. A man of quiet humor and unpretentious manner, Dr. Hodgson gave unreservedly of his time and services to all who turned to him. We, the Class of 1953, shall cherish the memory of out doctor and friend, Dr. Hodgson, Ilczzr Hank Staff Miss Cline Co-Sponsors Mr. Hodgdon Editor: S, Stafford Business Manager: R. Warnick Picture Lay-Out: S. Burt Typist: H. Spiker Typist: M. Dawson Finance: P. Murphy Co -S ponsors, R. Warnickg M. Dawson, Fazenbaker, Circulation, Warnick, S. Miss Cline, Mr. Hodgdon: Editor, S. Stafford: Assistant Editor, B. Paris: Business Manager Assistant, C. Foote: Typists, Chairman, H. Spiker: Assistants, H. Dodds, N. Fazenbaker, E. Thompson: Finance, Chairman, P. Murphy: Assistants, N. Smith, C. Klipstein, N. H. Dodds, B. Beeman, M, Hyde, F, Machin, K. McKenzie, D. Merrbaugh, A, Bean, Chairman, M. Gormer: Assistants, M. Dawson, L. Dilfer, S. Williamson, V. Green, J. Sowers, E. Moffatt, C. Foote, B. Beeman, M. Wilson, I. Spiker: Picture Lay-Out, Chairman, S. Burt: Assistants, M. Wilson, E. Moffatt: Art, E. Steele, I. Spikerg Histories, L, Dilfer, C. Thompson: Social, K. McKenzie, K. Winner: Sports, M. Clark, Boys: N. Bradley, Girls: Calendar S. Sowers, F. Machin, S. Green. SE NIORS 1+ All -me , BARBARA JEAN BEEMAN Commercial Centralian Staff 45 Minstrel 2,45 Latin Club 25 Glee Club 2,3,45 Fashion Show 2, HUGH RAYMOND BEEMAN General HUGHLENE RUTH BEEMAN General Minstrel 2,45 Christmas Program Show 2, 3. RAYMOND WILLARD BITTINGER General 2, 3,45 Fashion 1 K WILLIAM OSBORNE ANDREWS Academic Class President 3, Glee Club 25 K. o. Club 2,35 Soccer 2,3,45 Baseball 2,3,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Intramurals 25 Productionist 3. RAYMOND CECIL BARCLAY General Christmas Program 2,35 Minstrel 2,45 Basket- ball 2,3,45 Intramurals 2,35 Baseball 2, 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Soccer 2,3,4, Softball 2,3,4. ARLENE MARIE BEAN General Centralian Staff 45 Minstrel 2, 3,45 Christmas Program 2, 3,45 Glee Club 35 Intramurals 2, 35 Fashion Show 2, 3. DORSEY RAY BEAVERS General Glee Club 25 Fire Marshal 3,45 Patrol Boy 3,4. or 4-1 .,1s'S--+1 A X xl 1 ' Aff' If W - vw 0 S54 Q ,, k . 2129 lv: . Haj x. -I jk 5 W I gg. , o id-1 X '1'g.,i'gQ' - yw. 2 WQ.. l g-QQ 1? W. - f .mx . my N. , fy. . 1' Q' . Q - -- :img xv-x X 4 V N. 1. Q .413 ,Qt- b.. 2 .fb A 'fwzi lhi 1-'Mfg ,4 H f' I' X x ' f ' I 53 K -ffrflf---X 'iCf?5Y5IxQ , Qiiiiiff' 3 ' ' . Egg' E 5923 Y f ex Q 5 Q. K, 5 V .. K GMEAI. Q. , .ff 9 wx 5 N in SX -NYY . if 'iw Q ia NC: , .K 5.. . w:sfxc,.,f 3 N - f Q . ' 'f im x mlm '. ' l - Q , F: x Y 'N' 1 ,N 2 Q NORMA IEAN FAZENBAKER Commercial Centralian Staff 45 Minstrel 2,45 Christmas Pro- gram 2,3,45 K. O. Club 2,35 Art Club 3,45 Office Aide 45 Fashion Show 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3,4. CLARA MARIE FLETCHER General Christmas Program 25 Minstrel 2,45 Fashion Show 2, 3, 4, CAROL LEE FOOTE Academic Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Minstrel 2,45 Christmas Program 2, 3,45 Highlights Writer 45 French Club 45 Double Octet 25 Mary- land State Chorus 3. EDWARD HUGH GETSON Academic Soccer 3,45 Intramurals 2, 3. FRANCES SHIRLEY CRAWFORD General Christmas Program 2,35 Minstrel 2,45 Cafeteria Monitor ,2, 3,45 Fashion Show 2, 3. MARY LOU DAWSON Commercial Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Christmas Program 2,3,45 Latin Club 25 FTA Club 3,45 Office Aide 45 Basketball 25 Intramurals 2, 3,4. LAURA LOUISE DILFER Commercial Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Christmas Program 2,3,45 K. O. Club 2,3,45 Cheerleader 25 Double Octet 35 May Queen Court 35 Office Aide 4. HELEN DELORES DODDS Commercial Centralian Staff 45 Band 3,45 Art Club 3,45 Orchestra 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Highlights Writer 45 Class Play 25 Productionist 2,3. MARGERY ANN GORM ER Academic Centralian sraff 45 Minstrel 45 Christmas Pro- gram 35 French Club 45 Productionist 3. JOHN GIBSON GOWANS Academic K. O. Club 4. ALBERT AMOS GREEN Commercial Glee Club 2,45 Minstrel 2,45 Christmas Program 2. CLARENCE CECIL GREEN Academic French Club 4. ,gl DONALD MARCELLUS GREEN Academic Band 25 Glee Club 2,45 K, O, Club 2,3,45 Minstrel 45 Art Club 45 Intramurals 2, 3. SHIRLEY MARIE GREEN Commercial Centralian staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3,43 Christmas Program 2,35 K. O. Club 2,35 Highlights Writer 35 Office Aide 45 Productionist 2, 35 Cafeteria Monitor 2. VIRGINIA MAE GREEN General Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 35 Minstrel 25 Fashion Show 25 Christmas Program 2, 3. MILDRED ANN HYDE Academic Class President 25 Glee Club 2,3,45 Christmas Program 2, 3,45 French Club 45 Math Club 45 FTA Club 45 Centralian staff 45 Cheerleader 2,3,4. ALBERT MARCELLUS LLEWELLYN General Glee Club 2, Play Production Staff 2. FLORA REBECCA MACHIN Academic Centralian Staff 4. Glee Club 2, 3,4g Minstrel 2,45 Highlights Writer 4g K. O. Club 2,3,4, FTA Club 8,4g Library Aide 3,4g Productionist 2, 3. CHARLES LESLIE MCALPINE Academic K. O. Club 4g Intramurals 2, 3g Play Production Staff 2. WILLIAM ELDRED MCGANN Academic Student Forum 3,4g Class Play 2g K. O. Club 4g Intramurals 2,3g Art Club 3. ROBERT THOMAS JONES General Glee Club 2,3g Minstrel 2g Christmas Program 2g Intramurals 2. CAROL LEE KLIPSTEIN Academic Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3,4g Minstrel 2,4, Highlights Writer 4, K. O. Club 2,3,4, Library Aide 4, Intramurals 3g Fashion Show 2. GERALD MILTON LANCASTER Academic Band 2,3,4g Orchestra 2,3,4g Score Keeper 3,4, Minstrel 2, Soccer 2, 3,4g Basketball 4g Baseball 3, Intramurals 2. MARVIN JAMES LEWIS General KHRISTA IOAN MCKENZIE Academic Class Treasurer 2, Centralian Staff4g Minstrel 2,43 Math Club 4g Christmas Program 2,3,4, K. O, Club 2, 3,4g Cheerleader 2,3,4g May Queen Court 2. RICHARD JOHN MCPART LAND Academic Glee Club 25 Intramurals 2,35 K. O. Club 2,3 Baseball 2, Soccer 3,4. DOROTHY JEAN MERRBAUGH General Centralian Staff 4g Glee Club 23 Minstrel 23 Softball 2, Fashion Show 2,3g Play Production Staff 2: Productionist 2, 3. GLEN DALE MILLER General Glee Club 2,3,4, Minstrel,2g Christmas Program 2, 3,43 Cafeteria Monitor 2,4. Z,?3?5 .C , Q ,v Q zfefii, f 3 , if gi 7 , it , ,..., L ? M W A Q ii i 'Mak' ,A 1 4 VW A f - ,U an 313 391. wi, , .Wei-:W x R ' 4 f Thi 19 ,O , 4 F, J v ff Z' 4 f-'rf sw 2 9-5 lf ,Z- W 1 . 6 we x fs' X f .- ff ff: ' Ye, QM ,rg -gf! 'X ' 4 if 4, 2 A Y -qw in V ,ff la f HELEN LOUISE SPIKER Commerical Centralian staff 45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Minstrel 2,45 Fashion Show 2,35 Christmas Program 2,3, 4, FTA Club 3,45 Intramurals 25 Softball 2, IOHN WILLIAM SPIKER General Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 25 Play Productio, Staff 25 Art Club 2,3,45 Fire Marshal 3,45 Pa- trol Boy 2, 3,45 Productionist 2,3. ALLEN DAVIS STAFFORD General Soccer 2,35 Basketball 2,3. SHIRLEY ANN STAFFORD Commercial Class Secretary 25 Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Highlights Writer 45 K. O. Club 2,35 Double Octet 35 Maryland State Chorus 45 Of- fice Aide 4. M. ESTHER STEELE Commercial Centralian staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Play Pro- duction Staff 35 Art Club 2, 3,45 Productionist 35 Fashion Show 3. ROBERT LEE TAYLOR Academic Glee Club 25 Minstrel 25 Christmas Program 2. CAROL THOMPSON Academic Centralian Staff 45 Student Forum 2,3,45 High- lights Writer 35 FTA Club 45 French Club 45 Double Octet 35 Productionist 2, 35 Class Play 2 EDWARD GOVEN THOMPSON Academic Centralian Staff 45 Band 2,3,45 Orchestra 2,3, 45 Minstrel 2,45 christmas Program 25 Soccer 2, 3,45 Basketball 2, 3,45 Baseball 3. RONALD THOMAS WARNICK Academic Centralian Staff45 Glee Club 45 Minstrel 45 K. O. Club 2,3545 FTA Club 3,43 French Club 45 Math Club 45 Productionist 2, 3, SHARON PATRICIA WILKES General Glee Club 25 Minstrel 25 Play Production Staff 2. SHIRLEY MAE WILLIAMSON General Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 35 Minstrel 2 Christmas Program 2,35 Intramurals 2,35 Pro- ductionist 25 Fashion Show 2, 3. MARLENE FRANCES WILSON Academic Class Treasurer 3,45 Centralian Staff 45 Glee Club 2,3,4: K. O. Club 2,3,45 FTA Club 5, Library Aide 2, 3,43 Cheerleader 2, 3,45 May Queen Court 3. 4: KENNETH LEE TIPTON General GERALD DAVID TROST Academic Glee Club 2,35 Minstrel 25 K. O. Club 2,3,4g Christmas Program 2. WILLIAM RAYMOND TURNBULL Academic Minstrel 45 Soccer 2, 35 Baseball 2, 35 Basketball 2,3,45 Office Aide 45 Intramurals 25 Play Production Staff 25 Class Vice President 4. JOYCE ELAINE WARNICK Academic Centralian Staff 45 Student Forum 3,43 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Minstrel 2,45 Christmas Program 2, 3,45 FTA Club 3,45 Library Aide 45 Class Secretary 354, THOMAS HARRISON WILT General Academic Centralian Staff 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Minstrel 2,4: Christmas Program 2,3,4: Highlights Writer 3,4: French Club 4: K. O. Club 3: Pro- ductionist 2, 3. KATHLEEN LOUISE WINNER Senior Class History: THOMAS PATRICK WOODS Academic Minstrel 2: Soccer 3.4: Basketba 4: Baseball 3: Intramurals 2. In 1949, boarding the good SHIP CENTRAL, we embarked on a four year cruise into un- familiar realms of learning and social activities. During Freshman year, we learned to obey our commanding officers and to adjust our- selves to life aboard the ship. We selected for our May Queen's Court Joyce Wamick and Helen Crable. ' With sails unfurled, we launched into our second year. Out mates participated in the activities of the numerous sports and clubs. We elected Khrista McKenzie and Mary Spiker to be our attendants in the Queen's Court. In the Junior year, our Good Ship, though buffeted by angry waves and variable winds, was steered safely through the turbulent waters by President, Jim Foote: Vice President, Bill Andrews: Secretary, Joyce Warnick: Treasurer, Marlene Wilson: and Mr. -William Saylor: Sponsor. Our class rings identified us more closely with life on Good Ship Cen- tral. May 29, we sponsored the Prom in honor of our Seniors: crew and passengers joy- ously swayed to the melody of the Blue Notes as we cruised over the peaceful waters. Marlene Wilson and Louise Dilfer represented us at the May Queen's court. With the final port just beyond the horizon, we chose the following officers to man SHIP CENTRAL through our Senior year--President, Eldon Nicol: Vice President, Bill Tum- bull: Treasurer, Marlene Wilson: Secretary, Joyce Warnick: and Mr. Joseph Haugen, Sponsor. Then as CENTRAL sailed the last knots of the boyage, we selected announce- ments and name cards, had graduation pictures taken, organized our Yearbook staff, and selected our Senior Class Play. Memorable events of the year were the Christmas Assembly and Semi-formal, the Minstrel, the Coronation of the May Queen, and the Junior-Senior Prom. Now port is in sight. We have spent important and enjoyable years together aboard SHIP CENTRAL, but in June we shall cross the bar : then embark upon diverse courses which will be influenced by our trip aboard CENTRAL. Most Popular Did Most for C. H. S. Most Active Most Likely to Succeed Most Brilliant Most Absent Minded Most Reserved Shiest Trickiest Wittiest Best Dancer Nicest Complexion Most Talkative Quietest Nicest Personality Best Speaker Best Writer Best Actor-Actress . Best Singer Best Athlete Best Natured Best Dresser Answer to a Young Man Maiden's Dream Cutest Prettiest Teeth Cutest Couple Tallest Shortest Nicest Smile Most Dependable Friendliest Most Co-operative Most Light-hearted Most Understanding SENIOR STATISTICS BOY Jerry Lancaster Jack Brodie Eldon Nicol Mike Clark Ronald Warnick Charles McA1pine Harold Morris Ken Smith Harry Wilt Bill Turnbull Bob Jones Bob Paris Albert Green Ed Thompson Cecil Green Wayne Murphy Allen Stafford Paul Nicol Bill McGann Bob Clark Bill Andrews Albert Llewellyn Bill Rowan Gerald Trost Eddie Getson Jack Gowans Bob Taylor Tom Woods Harry Bowden Hugh Beeman l Dick McPartland lack Spiker Ray Barclay Raymond Bittinger Donald Green Billy Burt GIRL Joyce Wamick Carol Thompson Shirley Stafford Louise Dilfer Shirley Burt Norma Lee Muir Esther Steele Hughlene Beeman Shirley Green Helen Dodds Mary Lou Dawson Clara Fletcher Carol Klipstein Norma Jean Fazenbaker Patsy Murphy Eunice Moffatt Kaye Winner Mildred Ann Hyde Carol Foote Norma Jean Bradley Virginia Green Arlene Bean Marlene Wilson Frances Crawford Khrista McKenzie Nellie Ann Smith Margie Gormer Sue Sowers Helen Spiker Shirley Williamson Flora Machin Sharon Wilkes Dorothy Merrbaugh Barbara Beeman -'H kv- 4 ix Q 4 ,x WV' KAk. 4 .5 n A35 fl .X 's im. i x s JNL-...W xg-.. 'Y as N.: f . g 9'- K -5 4 . ., ,Q Lx .D 1 - f ,LW X, x X AQ .WY 5 -x5,X 5. I .K 1- sf rf X . ' -. qs? A.: . 5 ' s fi-54,22 . .,x,y ' s .J -iv, Mx. lr' , v 'x': , V NG: . x- ' 1 X H X K' pf .'1'i, ,K iff' ,Q-,, fl- .Ry .pq- sg 4 att 1 .gf : QFQSK 4,95- t Q 5 , , ,gn h .1 , iw f 'f m ag Q fav. .cw K QF R, is , ff ni wg! , K 4 r, W' . it f. ' is Yr ,Q if-fgw ? ,. MX Q M 1 Q E FACULTY JACK A, PETRY Principal MISS DAISY CLINE Vice Principal Q2-'5 MRS ,Ll XQBO 4190 r' M' I5 10,7 N A4 6726 0,532 f'1,Q6T . V Sc . Y Yhqfia OAN FR MR. KEND RICK HOD GDON 0 NWVM 9-RET SLG AN G ww-R MISS ELIZA BETH L N055 OVE MR, CALVIN RANKIN 9191 Q' +250 Ga GJ if -3 MR. EDWIN BALDWIN I gr 'Q 0 CQ fb MR, THOMAS STAUP M if 'A 1451, Z W v 5? og, .55 Qggo 'S QQ f1f,,, Q 00 fig? MR, JOSEPH HA UGEN A Kp Q99 923' S9 00194, sf MRS, FORRES1 SIM PSON we QQ- MRS. J A MES NOLAN MRS . E055 W an HELD , ' ,ffm www' ! ' Shi- an x 4. .,.f Y v v xxfajx .0 5 ,, ,v , . Y ,WN-1 .,1' , fx Q Y 1' 9' 5 1' . , 5 :AW Q' Q N 1 1: '4 Y , 4 A -., .N ' n ,xt dihfft. 1, , . fs 'I . v ,Q 45,5 4 x 3452? , 'ml hm. KL ,x QL 2159 LW ,Mn y CLASSES JOAN ABBOTT MELVIN BITTINGER MARY BRASKEY WILBERT BROADWATER JOY BROOKS JO ANN CARTER WALTER CLARK TODD CUTHBERTSON BILL DAVIS PAULINE DODDS SHIRLEY DODDS JEAN FAIRGRIEVE ui VU! , N, 5 M C O'-F9 ELLIS FAZENBAKER NORMA J. FAZENBAKER RUTH FREEMAN JAMES GENTRY SYLVIA GREEN JOSEPH HADLEY GENE HAUSRATH MAXINE HAUSRATH WILLIAM HAUSRATH WILMA HOUSE ROBERT HUMPHREY JIMMY KELLY wif-Q 6 JAMES POWERS IOHANN RENNIE SHIRLEY SCHAIDT FRANCES SCHLERETH KENNETH SIGLER SHIRLEY SMITH SHIRLEY SPIKER LEONA STAFFORD MARTHA A. STAUP GEORGE TERNENT ELEANOR TIMNEY MARGARET WALKER IW' 'illniif' +-.-nf' JEAN KIGHT TED IGRKWOOD RUTH LEAKE DALE LEWIS MARVIN LLEWELLYN ROBERT LLEWELLYN RANDALL MACHIN DOLORA MCKENZIE ROBERT MOORE BETTY MUNSON JOYCE NICOL WILLIAM PATTON Q Q23 wg ROBERT WARNICK EVELYN WEIR JOHN WILSON ROSE MARIE WINNER No pictures received from the following: MARLENE CASTLE HAROLD DOOLAN WINONA MCGEE NORMA L. COLMER BILL FOOTE WAYNE MORRIS JOHN DEVAULT RUTH GROVE COLLEEN RALSTON ROBERT WILSON ARBUTUS LLEWELLYN DOROTHY SPIKER JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Our next to last stop along the interesting Road of Education is a place called Junior Class, which looks very interesting, so we venture a little closer and finally we are pulled into the events and happenings of this class. Our newly elected class officers are: President, Jimmy Kellyg Vice President, Joan Abbottg Secretary, Johann Rennie: .and Treasurer, Colleen Ralston. With the welfare of the Junior Class in the hands of the newly elected officers, we start our sports events by practicing for the basketball games. Our stars on the teams are Todd Cuthbert- son, Jim Kelly, John Wilson, Bob Warnick, Bill Patton, Bob Humphreyg Martha Ann Staup, Colleen Ralston, Leona Stafford, Mary Braskey, Frances Schlereth, Shirley Smith and Norma Jean Fazenbaker. The girls Ruth Freeman, Jo Anne Carter and Johann Rennie who are on the cheerleading squad helped our teams to victory. We began our public speaking activities by writing our first big important essay, I Speak for Democracy. ' Last, but not least, comes the social events which keep us all in a dither. This year, Juniors are active in most of the clubs and organizations of the school. We have even begun to think and plan a little for the biggest dance of the season, the Junior-Senior Prom. ,, IV 'Q Y ' QE i fi ,J ti! Q v Aw I SQ j nz E E 'f S ' t kflffx l was ., ' if S? -' Q ir X L . Ek C r . 3 Qt ff' f fg-iam. 1 'Q ,fi kgs 5 Q89 lf if 1 sg 'ff 4 1 vp, i uihigv. qw Nil I an ' . if iff? 21 it H53 :W Q K X , lf is QT, 'S -Q Y '5'? eg 1 , 'Er L35 :Pigs ,ya a EJ -J X RQ, f MISS MERRBACH, Centra1's Secretary CALENDAR 1952-1953 SEPTEMBER 4 - School again--O, well, just 184 days to go! 16 - Our boys use their heads--soccer practice, I 24 - Senior boys take off to see Ike --Was the movie good, boys? 29 - Mr. Lemley takes pictures--ugh, what a mug! OCTOBER 3 - First soccer game--Central-Barton tie. 6 - Thumb -Tack boys visit Torture Chamber, 13 - Senior Profile tests--watch it boys, girls are strong willed, 15 - Yearbook dance, big crowd heap much fun. 16 - Oh, happy days! Teachers go to Baltimore. 27 - Report Cards--Why did I forget my apple? 28 - Central ties Bruce after bloody game--how about that, Eddie? 31 - Mardi Gras--Kissing booth is the strong magnet. NOVEMBER 1 - Girls' basketball practice under way--good luck, gals, 4 - Election day-- We want Ike. 11 - Miss Merrbaugh locked in office--Mr. Hodgdon to the rescue. ll - I Speak for Democracy assembly--Carol Thompson wins. I3 - We meet Mr. Rizk fAuthor of Syrian Yankee j, a true American 29 - I Speak for Democracy county finals--once again Carol is first. 26 - Schoo1's Out--We are thankful. DECEMBER 1 - Carol's Democracy speech record sent to State finals. 4 - Isn't Mr. Derry's new piano a grand addition! 5 - Yearbook Pictures taken. Hope you like them. 12 - Graduation nictures and name cards received. 19 - Seniors almost receive a few days off. We wonder why? 22 - Turkey dinner--there goes my waist line. 23 - Christmas dance makes big hit. 25-.MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. JANUARY 5 - We're back--only 22 weeks, or 112 days, or 672 hours to go. 6 7 8 9 13 15 20 - Miss Holzshu returnsg Miss Alderton sports new car, - Shirley has flying shoes. - Employment test given to Seniors--Now, find the job. - Boys' W.M. I. League opens. - As You Like It --or was it? - That old flu bug's here again. - Presidem and Mrs. Eisenhower, we salute you! 28 - I'm a Family Crisis --Don't be late for play practice, Seniors. 29 - Semester exams--cramming is popular. FEBRUARY 2 - We see our REPORT CARDS. Ground hog sees his shadow. 3. - We have March of Dimes --to the tune of 8115, 00. 4 - Movie--Mr. Derry's room had to pay. 12 - Presentation of Democracy trophies to school and to Carol. Congrats to you, Carol 19 - Safety First assembly--obey traffic rules and live. MARCH 3 - Tigers and Bull Dogs clash in a real thriller. 9 - Final rehearsal for Senior play--Sue twirls a baton. 11 - l'm a Family Crisis. All is well, that ends well. 16 24 APRIL 1 9 13 28 MAY 10 14 18 22 27 31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 - You just can't escape Report Cards. - Junior High play tournament. Everyone on time--Ha, ha! April 1. - The last Mile! Why didn't I work harder! Halls ring with gay minstrel music. - Seniors DEMOTED--It's Kiddy Day. - All-county music festival at Fort Hill, Queen Central the 9th is last Queen to be crowned at Old Central. - Assembly--students bid farewell to seniors. Awards assembly--Congratulations! - Seniors final assembly. Moving-up ceremony takes place. We worship together. Seniors exams over--Well, did I, or didn't I? Ripley, please note--Seniors clean out their lockers. Class Night--We just act natural. - GRADUATION--We close the books for Old Central. 1. Ula. ,pun- llln. qw '1 4' M 'X WY a 4 'E ef' NY. ...J -1, w . p J 2 A r7xy if ' A f J KA 5. fm! 'IT 1 k'! 4. di S219 head 5.111 I U , 1, 'www , a., x.'.g,.-.4 K .W ., L, iv '21, 4 I. 2. ' F. s a lk VJ Q ' -L w L in as 1+ 1 -' 1Q ' 4 Y, 5' 4. 'Q ', if 1:3iQ-1 ',vf.: - , ,. wie. A I . . A, , 1 Fhanlifn , xx ' l 1 b f v 1 H s y x f ' A ,i on J: v ar r . f ,Q 11, -, 1 . , 'S' L Y 1 , x . bg ' - ., 3 h -x :Q-, -K 1 2, ,Q.,f-rx. , ' , A N Q aafw fd 49. W '., tg, K X NW? 9 Qww- ACTIVITIES ii if .473 . W glwk iii ..f 3' 41' +5 AY' ,f-fr' 'E' Q: fi? :if X1 if diss: i ORCHESTRA MR. WILLIAM D. SIMPSON Director GIRLS' TRIO From left to right: Louise Dilfer, Shirley Burt, Carol Foote. BAND MR, WILLIAM D, SIMPSON Director Y 1 - s Q ff Tuna.: May Queen Court of 1952. Ardtha Fay McKenzie was queen. Some of the models of our fashion show for the spring of 1952. Mrs. Dewey Bums was sponsor. 'S I'M A FAMILY CRISIS I'm A Family Crisis, a comedy in three acts, was presented by the Senior class on March ll, 1953. When chatterbox Peggy suddently lost her voice, it was a real crisis in the Morgan home, but finally the forty-eight hour stretch of speechlessness ended and Peggy gave things a turn for the better. Everyone had an enjoyable evening Our directress was Miss Daisy Cline. The cast was as follows: MILDRED A, HYDE - - - - - Peggy Morgan, a chatterbox SUE SOWERS ----- - Betsey, her baton twirling sister CAROL THOMPSON - - ---- Mrs. Morgan, her mother RONALD WARNICK - - ----------- Dr. Morgan, her father KHRISTA MCKENZIE - - - - - - Nellie Grimstead, who enjoys poor health ALBERT LLEWELLYN - - ----- Uncle Syl, Mrs. Morgan's brother WAYNE MURPHY - - ------ Bill Carter, Peggy's boy friend LOUISE DILFER - - - ---- Gwen Harris, a teenage menace MARLENE WILSON - - - - - Julia Preston, high school student NELLIE A. SMITH - - - -Mary Lou Thomas, high school student HELEN DODDS - - - -------- Mrs. Tabor, a neighbor MIKE CLARK -------------- - - -Attendant from Rest Haven SHIRLEY BURT, SHIRLEY STAFFORD - - ---------- Prompters I yQfY K ENNEBEC OUTDOOR CLUB K. O. CLUB OFFICERS Virginia Hardegan William McGann Jack Gowans Louise Dilfer MR, HODGDON, Sponsor with Kestrel 9137 STUDENT FORUM MR, BALDWIN Sponsor HIGHLIGHT WRITERS MISS HOLZSHU and MR. STA UP Sponsors FP LIBRARY ASSISTANTS MISS CLINE Sponsor 4-H BOYS MR, HODGDON Sponsor PATROL BOYS MR. STAUP Sponsor FUTURE TEACHERS of AM ERICA M ISS C LIN E Sponsor LATIN CLUB MRS, SLOAN Sponsor I MATH CLUB MRS, BYERS Sponsor FRENCH CLUB MRS, SLOAN Sponsor DAY IANITOR MR, FOOTE COOKS From left to right: Miss Loar, Mrs. McKenzie, Miss Stevenson, Mrs. McDonald, FOLK DANCE CLUB MR. BALDWIN Sponsor NIGHT IAN ITOR MR, CROWE .np-yr The county cup for the I Speak for Democracy contest was presented to Carol Thompson on behalf of the school by Mr. Miles Thompson, a representative of the Jaycees. From left to right are: Louise Dilfer, Shirley Burt, Mr. Jack Petry, Mr. Miles Thompson, Carol Thompson, Mildred Ann Hyde, Eunice Moffatt, Miss Esther l-lolzshu The music department presented a minstrel April 21, directed by Mr. Joseph Derry fstanding in the picturey, The cast includes from left to right--Endmen, Ronald Warnick, Robert Bradley, Robert Parisg Interlocutor, William Turnbullg Endmen, Ed- ward Thompson, Robert Dickenson, Donald Green, SOCIAL LIFE As usual, the sports department headed the social activity calendar, by having a dance on September 19. This dance certainly was a social and a financial success, so we are hoping that in all their sports events during the year our teams will have their share of victories. The Art Club beat the Seniors to the draw by having their dance on October 3. But it wasn't long until the dignified Senior got their name on the list. On October 15, the CENTRALIAN having been formulated, the rhythm, rhyme and romance dance provided fun for all. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Mr, and Mrs. Romance. Swing your partner, now Do-Ci-Do --has been echoing from the gym as Mr. Baldwin's newly organized Folk Dance Club practiced after school. This social-all-for-fun-club is gladly as- sisting students eager to learn the square dance figures. Come one--Come all--To Central l-ligh's Mardi Gras --sponsored by the Student Forum. The chocks and shivers of the Spook Houseg the foretelling of your future, the romantic kiss of Arabia and dancing were yours to enjoy. Best of all, didn't everyone have fun! ln a gaily decked gym, the Booster Club held a formal dance for us on October 24. Everyone had a merry time swirling to the harmonious strains of music furnished by the Aristocrats. The dance not only fulfilled every student's twirl desire, but also provided funds for our new basket- ball and cheerleader uniforms. As the spirit of Christmas filled the air, the Student Forum planned the Christmas Dance. The colorful decorations, plus the inspiring musical strains of Eddie and Edna, transformed the gym into a White Wonderland. To add to the hustle-bustle of Valentine's Day, a Sweetheart Dance was held. Of course, a king and a queen were chosen and coronated with heart shaped crowns. We hope you didn't miss this one. At long last, our dream of dreams has become a glorious reality. Every Central lass seemed to feel like Cinderella, as she awaited the arrival of her Prince Charming in his golden coach to attend--yes--you guessed it-- The Junior-Senior Prom. But our happiness, unlike Cinderella's, did not vanish at midnight--for the precious memories of this dream -come-true will remain with us always. wg: xx 22 ' qi ......F ' IB -- Ig 1.9 I. Q1 l Q f X '- 5:5 g2 !fF'-. Q A ,.w5NM9Q . 'W-xv' fx A X - an g xx Q -.fqygjfmgygx iv -Mx., X I . K. wwf.. X Q4,x-553332 X. mf ,xxx - Q5 mx' 5:2 Sw LRAQAQ E 5545+ . A THLETICS W xg, 1 51 K 5 s Y ' ' Q I q I af' x, n - ii ,I I . x . . X . Q - ' . N A lll- N.f Aj-Xf! XVI, . I X' , IU . I 7 .A . R . 1 ' 1 A - .O 1 ' H, F .. , , f 1 Y - 3 ' 'A A ' N A -V 1 , X alt. 1 f f f, f -f -ft ,fi 'mf is P' XX ff ' ' f U I ji 7 b M ' fi f' X H , 3 7 1 ' 1-'P ' ' I ' W - Y, 3 V . 1 5 . K, , Q 7-'sf y 'f ' i .' - X ,f 'L , 1 4 .5 5 'mf 1, Q f 'Q f' is I, 4 1 2'f x' lx 'ra A f X X 0 X BASEB LL I952 The fighting Tigers marched from basketball to baseball with the determination to come out on top. Having no home field to play on, our home games were contested on Barton's field. Although they failed to win every game, nevertheless, they played hard and portrayed good sportsmanship. Our team consisted of: Pitchers, Paul Mills and Jack Brodie, supported by team members, Robert Miller,Eddie Thompson, Jerry Lancaster, Bill Andrews, Tom Kelly, Jack Meese, Bill Turnbull, Eddie Getson, Eddie Mclntyre, Everett Spiker, Bill Freeman, Tom Woods and Bill Patton. Tom Schlereth was manager and Robert Robertson, bat boy. Our leading hitter was Eddie Mclntyre. Tom Kelly, Bob Miller and Jack Brodie made the first team of the W. M. I. League All Stars. The scores of the games: Central 3 Bruce 3 fTieJ Central 1 Beall 4 Central 4 Allegany 1 Central Fort Hill 5 Central 4 Hyndman 3 Central La Salle 6 Central 0 Bruce 2 Central Beall 4 Central 6 Allegany 2 Central Fort Hill 2 Central 6 Hyndman 2 Central Fort Hill 13 Central 5 La Salle 4 Central's Record W L T 6 4 1 SOCCER I952 - 53 Although Central High Tigers didn't win the Western Maryland Interscholastic Soccer League Title, they were in the fight to the last game of the season and were in second place when the curtain fell on the 1952 season. The scores of the games: Central 2 Alumni 1 Central Bruce l Central 3 Barton 1 Central Flintstone 1 Central 3 Flintstone 2 Central Beall 2 Central 1 Barton 0 I Central Beall 3 Central 1 Bruce 1 Central's Record W L Leading Scorer 5 2 Eddie Getson GIRLS' BASKETBALL , In September, Mrs. Pauline Hamilton called a meeting of the girls who were in- terested in basketball. Those chosen for the squad were the following: Forwards-- Martha Ann Staup, Co-Captain, Colleen Ralston, Mary Dorothy Kirkwood, Norma jean Fazenbaker, Shelva Wilson, Virginia Hardegan, Elsie Colburn, Jo Ann Connor, Darlene Getson, Catherine Jones, Martha Jane Lewis. Guards--Norma Jean Bradley, Captain: Leona Stafford, Shirley Smith, Joyce Thorpe, Frances Schlereth, Lesta Eichhom, Mary Alice Clark, Darlene Stephens, Carlene Boeettcher, Norma Jean Ravenscraft, Mary Elizabeth Braskey, Anna Mae Bishop, Score Keeper--Joan Abbottg Time Keeper- -Sue Sowers. The 1952-53 season started with a win over the Alumni 40-28. SCORES Home Team Opponents Central 40 Alumni 28 Central 39 Beall 45 Central 31 Fort Hill 33 Central 21 Beall 30 Central 25 Bruce 29 Central 47 Fort Hill 39 1952 -1953 BASKETBALL Central Tigers were successful in the preliminary games of the season by defeatrng the majority of their opponents. The teams debut in the W. M. I. League was somewhat disappointing: nevertheless, our boys, displaying fine sportmanship, gave the opposing teams and coaches many moments of suspense. The outstanding players were Thompson Waddell, Andrews, Turnbull and Cuthbertson. The scores were Home Team Opponents Central Elk Garden Central Northern Central Piedmont Central Southern Central Piedmont Central Southern Central Northern Central Alumni Central Mt. Savage Central Fort Hill 'Central 'Beall 'Central 'Bruce Home Team Opponents 'Central Barton 'Central Allegany 'Central Beall 'Central Bruce Central Elk Garden Central Mt. Savage 'Central Fort Hill 'Central Barton 'Central Allegany 'Two overtimes fsudden deathy 'W.M. I. Games. 'One Overtime -Class B Championship Game. CENTRAL HIGH'S STATE CHAMPIONS Class B, 1952 Basketball Left to right: R. O. McCullough, Principal, Celeste Steiding, Mildred Ann Hyde, Barbara Frizzell, Marlene Wilson, Khrista McKenzie, Cheerleaders. Second row: Richard Waddell, Eddie Thompson Eddie Mclntyre, Tommy Kelly, Billy Robertson, Billy Andrews, John Meyers, Coach. Third row: Jimmy Kelly, Robert Dawson, Tod Cuthbertson, Alex Brown, Jack Brodie, Billy Turnbull. CENTRAL WINS STATE TITLE AGAIN Our 1951-52 State Championship Basketball Team was feted at two banquets last spring. The Lonaconing Lions Club gave them a dinner to honor the champs, and the Central Booster Club also honored them. Our boys won the State Class B Basketball title last spring, rallying twice, once against Oakland in the last minute and against Easton in the final to win out. Our stars were Tommy Kelly, Skits Robertson and Rich Waddell. Well done, Tigers -- State Champs! State play-off scores in which we won the Class B Championship were as follows: March 3 1952 fat Lonaconingj Central 56 Bruce 47 March 6, 1952 lat Frostburgl Central Oakland March 12 1952 fat Frostburgj Central Middletown March 21 1952 fat College Parkj Central Sykesville March 22, 1952 fat College Parkj Central Easton xl WD? 4 s sag . Q 291 y, V9 , 'L A Q N ww ' 3 x fills x isbgiiik : ,ig x ., . i X XX Y M,-f I W. ws! THIS IS THE LIFE MRS. HAMILTON Instructor MADE TO MEASURE MRS, BURNS Instructor C. Thompson, F, Crawford Mrs. Burns, C. Fletcher, N. Smith. SPEED PLUS ACCURACY MR, RANKIN Instructor J. Wamick, E. Thompson, Mr. Rankin. READING IS FUN MISS CLINE Instructor -1,1 .Lia A M 1 vi' 1 I V Y '.,-T, 'uw if gl m Q Q x NB' U, . Q, ' , A I .ff 0 'f fe J' fx N x a Q - l 144 4 ' . 3 I an Q- . fo. f mu- .p THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT With gratitude, we dedicate this page to those who have contributed in so many ways to this 1953 issue of THE CENTRALIAN--the last issue to be published in our Dear Old Central High School. Many thanks go especially to our Co-Sponsors, Mr. Kendrick Y.d Hodgdon and Miss Daisy Cline, who have given voluntarily their time, talent, encouragement and concem for our book. To Mr. Ruhl we are indebted for our splendid graduation pictures, to Mr. Ward, for the attractive group pictures, to our principal, Mr. Petry, for his interest and support, to the faculty, for their under- standing and co-operationg to the subscribers, underclassmen, teams, and clubs, who have given us much aid and material for THE CEN- TRALIAN. Our personal gratitude we extend to every member of the staff who has worked industriously to make this book a priceless memento of our high school years. Sincerely, THE EDITORS 1953 NEW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL- A DREAM MATERIALIZED! May the work within her walls be built on the foundation of OLD CENTRAL. 51 v Av wr , wi, , - mg fp ., , J ' viii: ' if- ITS- -M? ff Eg: : -' ,g wg ' V151 W QP .5 .YJ I 'QM'- C + jf. 'lim Q,- W-1: - 'N-ff . A J ' f 45 5 V M ri 2 :Q 3 5