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

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1 Lower picture: Students conducting business In the office. Upper left picture: Miss Cecelia Freedman As the American youth passes through the office, he sees great freedom of action. He learns that they expect the post- war period to bring greater responsibility to the office of Central High School, VVork has been greatly increased with the com- ing of the war. Records of students who attended Central in the past are now sent to Army and Navy officials, stating their grade averages and the school activities in which they were engaged. Many of the inquiries coming in are concerned with employment references of the present stu- dents. Attendance records are much more complicated now due to the migration of people, students coming and going. and Upper right picture: Miss Betty Hayward the absence due to Work. This work has been placed upon the shoulders of Miss Cecelia Freedman and Miss Betty Hay- ward. Miss Hayward receives all money deposited in the school. banks it, give re- ceipts. and pays all bills. The students who work in the office render valuable services. Experienced, energetic people like them will be needed in the post-war world. 'Keeps machinerg Functioning Nine

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Left to right: Charles Pankewicz and Mr. Marlon Gihhins, Vlce-Princlpal of Central Hlgh School. Leaving Miss Calla E. Varner's office, the American youth strolls down the of- fice hall. VVhile doing so he catches a fleeting glimpse of Mr. Marlion Gibbins talking to a student relative to the future desires of that person. Mr. Gibbins is ever constantly giving well appreciated advice to the students concerning the high school courses which will best afford the students a definite position in the post- war world. Advice From 'Bogs' Counselor Eight Mr. Gibbins, as boys' counselor. has also stated many well founded words of advice to the boys. His actions alone tell of his interest in the youth of the school. He has talked with the boys about their work in the futureg Work which will place them ahead in the world. Building civic responsibility into the minds of the stu- dents is another of the many tasks which he has undertaken to prepare them for the long journey ahead. Mr. Gibbins' genial disposition and his high integrity are indicative of his ability as leader in the new world. Gom- petency is one of the many of his keynotes for success. His attributes definitely fore! shadow his ability as leader in the post- war world.

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Miss Hester DeNeen talking to Student Council members. Left to right: Jessie Lee Helenthal. Barbara Elliott, and Mlss Hester Deneen. At the conclusion of the momentary glimpse of Mr. Gibbins and a brief visit with the office force, the American youth wanders toward the north end of the office hall. catching a fleeting look of Miss Hester DeNeen to conclude his trip through the office. Like Mr. Gibbins, Miss DeNeen has also given the students many wise words of advice. thus making her well-liked by all. Her well-founded advice will be basic- ally one of the foundations for life in the future. Miss DeNeen is broad mindedg she has a large scope of thoughts and actions, Into the fDeau's Office many of which concern the aspects of life in the future. As girls' counselor, she comes into close contact with the desires of the students, and, as a good pilot should be. advises and steers them on the true courses. Miss DeNeen is also sponsor of the Student Council, again coming into di- rect contact with the desires of the stu- dents. The spirit of enthusiasm is quite dom- inant in Miss DeNeenq she willingly and cheerfully accomplishes her tasks. She is a most suggestive and cooperative person. always giving preference to the student wishes over other trivial matters. The crystal globe of any seer could easily fore- tell a place of leadership for Miss DeNeen in the world which results from actions at the peace table.