Central High School - Red and Black Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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,4L,..:,---' 3 g H v - ' -' vw ' Qibaiwgyf if 1 f , . ff 1.1 'in p f --4 l'+3ki5gGw,V '. i ' Li, tE4f5'f 'lm ZW f'fy5- I 'T,T T H E . R E D A N D B L A C K where a fellow Senior would not try to capture our cheese or cake. Everyone present agreed that the Snells were the kindest-hearted family in existence to endure our nonsense for two whole days. ,Y The New Seniors made their debut at the April Fool 's party held in the Gym. The talent shown by the Senior boys was but a sample of what they are ea- pable. The Snappy Show you will admit was surely worth the money. A pretty good performance, I should say. The minstrel took you down to the plantations of the South where banjos and mandolins play a prominent part. The athletic tendencies of the girls in the class were widely advertised in the second act. Their dramatic talent is hard to mat.ch. I am sure you were all pleased with t.he staging of VVay Down East. Also, the aid we rendered to the new school band with the proceeds of the show has enabled them to purchase needed accessories. The thanks of the class are duc Miss VVatson for her splendid work in coaching the show. Speaking of dramatic talent, words can- not express the excellence of the class play. In spite of the fear which gripped the heart of every Senior when Mr. Strat- ton's departure was announced, the class play, Barbara Freitchie, given under the able direction of Miss Eimcr, turned out splendidly. To all these activities, G. G. books and Senior pictures might be added. Will you write in my book? Take my book home? Did you get your proofs? Oh, I don 't like them! They flatter you! NVhieh do you like best? Just a few of the ques- tions and remarks hea.rd often in the cor- ridors and classrooms. You can readily see that we have been very enthusiastic. For four years we have looked forward to the day when we would receive our diplomas as one of the hap- piest days of our life, but now that it has come we wonder how we will manage to get along without old Central. lVe have followed the path made by preceding classes and now take our place among Centralls 8,000 Alumni--but that does not mean that we shall forget our Alma Mater or cease to take an interest in her. D.-'l TES By .lurk ill. Golzixlvilz Your work is poor in history, The teacher said one dayg How you'll pass is a mystery, Unless you study alway. ' To me it is no n1ystery,', The student then replied, For, besides the dates in history, I have dates to fulfill on the side. Twvn ly--six