Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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'43 mfs ' v Frlendshlps thrive In familiar surroundings. Alisha Levon, Allcla Hall, and Glna Procter share a lunchtime moment. Dan Brantlngham and Bonnle Wrazen, both clad ln Xavier skirts, danced In the quad before the Brophy game. The rldlculous seems acceptable when many are partlclpatlng. The strict reglmented routlne of JROTC took self determination and time. Opening 3

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Falling into place With the stroke of a pen, we were destined to become the largest school in the state. The long, bitter battle over the closures of East High and Phoenix Union High, though, was temporarily forgotten August 29, 1982, when a new Central High opened its doors. Students converged onto the campus from every part of the city, from the affluence of North Central to the areas of poverty in South Phoenix. Whether native Bobcats or transfers, all students had one thing in common: they didn't know what to expect. They only knew the hard feelings they had witnessed the months before. The mood was calm as more than 3,000 students descended on the school. Many parents and community officials planned for the worst, and some were disappointed when it turned out for the best. As young people of different races and backgrounds began to explore new classes and activities together, they began to see that what they had in common was much stronger than what their differences might be. As opening day led to the first week, the first month, and the first term, students become accustomed to the new sites on campus, to the people who, weeks before, had been strangers. Everyone was finally falling into place. The opening day of school proved to be less taxing than most had anticipated. Brad Lerch donned a red lel that signified he was ready to assist the new students. lhllln bm 'J' -.jf ,, . I 9 P is ft A cttw 3' ge' r f X Y .fi 4: il ll' Q'Q. , f,1-, EE? .-'W 'ml ywxvwilrgl ,K 'xi ' .Q if H N' H -2 - Hn 2 Opening The audltorlum, usually bustling with Bobcats, stands dormant In the early morning. The need to have time alone never ceases. Hugo Lazcano found his '1rlace by the lockers. 7 9 4 l f LTNNS,

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Through our appearance we define our values. Val Borden's individuality ls expressed in her attire. Student Body President Cory Waxman furiously gulps down a combination of spaghetti, marshmallows, and crackers during a food-eating contest. 4 Opening