Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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WINGS r to you . !r. Walter S. Rodgers received the rcc bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota in 1901. The following year he began teaching in Col man. South Dakota. Successively he taught in Rice Lake, Wisconsin; Mitchell, Iowa; and Raymond and Hibbing, Minnesota. In 1912 he came to Central, then located at Third Avenue South and Grant Street. As a faculty adviser of the Hi-Y since the days of the Bean Club, he is known and loved by many prominent Central alumni. He has always taken an active part in club w'ork in Central, and is now adviser of the Fencing Club. In spite of his many and varied activities he always has time to give a cheery word of encouragement and inspiration to anyone who needs it. MR. CHIPS ANV THE CENTRAL AIRFIELD

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MR. RODGERS WE DIP OUR To a man elderly in years hut young in spirit, one respected and admired by all who know him, active, helpful, and friendly to all—to one who has worked faithfully and tirelessly throughout many years of service, we proudly dedicate the 1942 Centralism Mr. Walter S. Rodgers, fondly known as the “Mr. Chips of Central, quiet, lovable, and unassuming, has been an inspiration to Central' students since he came here in 1912, expressing in spirit and action the ideals and purposes for which we should continually strive. He has personified all that is good, noble, and true so that, when we leave after three years of work and play, we shall never forget this tall, lean man. Mr. Rodgers, we salute you! FLEDGELING—HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDWORK—COLLEGE SOLO—TEACHER

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