Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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--.K .... - , ..,. , .1 .... Y -.,YY.A,FSi,1.-I 32.1,,.,,,.,..,,,.,.,.,.,,,.,.,.,.,,.,---M MR. A. M. RENNISON MISS LOUISE E. BARTHOLD Vice-Principal Dean of Girls Central High School Administrators Varner has held the position of principal at Central. Prior to the time she became principal she served as vice-principal, consequently, no one is more thoroughly ac- quainted with or better fitted for the position which she now holds. Her undeniable and her ability have commanded the highest degree of respect has gone. During the time in which she has served as principal, her thorough understanding of the students and her skill as an advance of Central until, at present, Centra1's system of organiza- and followed. charm, her initiative, for her wherever she Miss Varner, through organizer, has led the tion is widely known The office of vice-president is now held by Mr. A. M. Rennison. Mr. Rennison came to Central in the fall of 1931. Since his coming he has carved for himself a place in our minds held by few others. It is Mr. Rennison's task to supervise finance of the school and to serve as boys' adviser. Arranging programs constitutes another duty of the vice-principal. In this capacity he has become known to almost everyone. His con- geniality has aided him. Miss Louise E. Barthold is the Dean of girls. She has held this position for the past seven years. Miss Barthold has charge of the checking of attendance. The Student Council and its ever growing list of achievements has been sponsored by this gracious lady whom we all have come to admire. Page Eleven

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WAKITAN CALLA EDINGTON VARNER Principal if Central High Srbool Central High School Administrators Central is the second oldest high school in the state of Missouri. In 1861, the boys and girls of St. Joseph first received the opportunities and privileges afforded by a high school. Mr. E. B. Neely was the first principal of Central High School. His successors are: John Crosby, William Rusk, C. E. Miller, J. W. Thalman, 0. S. Wood, C. R. Deatherage, and Miss Calla E. Varner. As Central has grown larger and expanded, it has been necessary to move to more spacious quarters in order to accommodate those who seek to be benefited by a high school education. It is but a few short months since the last change of quarters has occurred, that of moving from the building which has served as Central High School since 1895, to the new ultra-modern edifice at which place the sons and daughters of Oske-Wow-Wow now reside. Central began as a school at which but a few students were enrolled. At present, however, nearly 1200 students are seeking knowledge at Central. Central has always been a high school of the first class and is on the list of accredited high schools of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. For eight years, a cultured, congenial, and efficient lady, Miss Calla Edingtou Page Ten

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.Hg gp- Farewell to Seniors You, who are the first class to go forth from Central's new building, confront unusual conditions. In the years to follow, though they be troublous years, Central will continue to ask that you be strong, that you quit yourselves like men and women-and yet in a few days she is to send you into a world of practically closed industries, a world where seemingly little work awaits you. However, work among the most important ever known is be- fore you, as it is before all America-the solution of our social and economic problems. You can aid in this work by the development of all your powers, and this is the task I commend to you. In school, if possible, certainly in your homes, in your church, in your business, see to it that you study, that you think, that you ever add to your knowledge. De- mand the best of yourselves and whatever our social conditions are, it may be given to you to channelize and direct forces of vital import to our nation. As you travel down the pathway of life, may you lose none of the gay elan which characterizes you now, may you keep your zest for living-your belief in the richness of life. To the Class of 1933, a loving au revoir, and an assurance of continued solicitude for your welfare. CALLA E. VARNER. -443 .ni gpg.