Central High School - Caldron Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 174 of the 1960 volume:

Ifie 1960 CALDRON Central High School Fort Wayne, Indiana Richard Kamm, Editor Sharon Rose, Manager Mr. Jerry Woodring, Adviser Bengie, this is your life! This year, as in every preceeding year, a new and different Bengie made his appearance in September. That Bengie included many things, enthusiastic students, anxious faculty members, Central ' s famous fighting spirit, happy thrills at sports events, momentary tears after a hard-fought battle that was lost, old and honored traditions, scholastic achievement, and the list goes on. And we recall many things about this Bengie. We remember the thrills and the sorrows, the happy and the unhappy, the fortunes and disasters. But one thing seems to stand out — we store the regrets in our hearts for future telling in quiet places. The happy moments we recall most vividly, they bubble up unceasingly; and we can tell about them without having to fumble for words. We tell them everywhere; we see them everywhere, in an empty hall, empty except for two persons, a boy and a girl, a tender glance, a funny remark. Wherever there are smiling faces and laughing eyes, we can see those happy moments bubbling up. And so it goes. It is like this with Bengie, too. His life story is a story of triumph and achievement. And this means happy moments. This year saw Bengie as a king in sports. This year saw many students progress in learning and knowledge. This year saw Central as an important center for the education of adults who finally realized the advantages of that education. This year saw Central increase in fame. This year is a happy year. That is the story of Bengie ' s life. The regrets always slip in and that can ' t be helped; but Bengie has always been bigger than those failures. That, too, is the story of Bengie ' s life. - , Blt.oiO 0 A tribute to Benzie... Built many, many decades ago on dirt and stone, sweat and toil, and bygone traditions. Central stands today as a tribute to Bengie ' s profound advances and achievements in education and learning. Central is a tribute to the community, a community whose citizens depend greatly on her night school and summer school courses. Students at Central are offered every course from art to trigo- nometry. They study in newly remodeled rooms under the guid- ance of able faculty members. Central provides fine opportuni- ties for all to learn. Central has provided many a young man with the experience necessary to work in this community ' s many factories, performing jobs which are the backbone of this city. Yes, Central provides life for living. Central takes care of her own, making them secure in the knowledge that they can succeed. And where there is security, there is happiness. This is your life, Bengie! Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1-13 STUDENTS 14-57 FACULTY AND CLASSES . . . 58- 85 CLUBS .... 86-121 SPORTS ... 122-141 SPECIAL EVENTS . ... 142-159 CREDITS AND INDEX .. . 160-161 AUTOGRAPHS ... 162-168 Cafeteria, the ideal place for... The cafeteria ' s a special kind of place. If you haven ' t spent an hour there every day, you have lost a port of your high school fun. In it can be found all kinds of people doing all kinds of things. It doesn ' t really matter if you bring your lunch or buy your lunch; being there is what counts. In one part of the cafeteria is located a table at which a group of senior boys discuss senior girls. Right next to this there is one of senior girls who discuss senior boys. One student may find the cafeteria the ideal place for doing class assignments for the next period, study for on important test, or to do his girl-friend ' s book report. More often than not, students bring their books with full intent to study, but end up talking their time away. Oh, well! The most popular recreation in the cafeteria is playing cards. A couple of guys teaching a couple of gals the basic fundamentals of Euchre mokes a happy scene. Of course. it takes the gals the longest time to learn and they always trump their partner ' s ace. Wonder what those men teachers are talking about at that table in the corner? Bet they ' re gossiping. Never! Want to bet? I ' ll never believe it. Hey, look at that! What? That cute dome. Who was that girl you were with, Joe? What girl? I saw you! Here ' s your old ring back! But Barb . . . I . . . I . . . There ore a few in every cafeteria period. Freeloaders! This character gently flits from table to table, slyly but craftily coaxing someone out of a bit of food. Watch out for him, he ' s clever. This is the life, the life of the cafeteria. It shortens the day, lightens the heart. Indeed, it is the life. With eating of prin time to get a little s« 3ry importance, many students find lunch period a good ious studying done. Sloppy joe, 20 ... ice cream 10?:, that ' ll be 45(!, please. At the end of the lunch line stands the cashier, ringing up bills, making change, and going on to the next in line to start the process over. C ' mon, let ' s get this line moving, I don ' t have all day. Before one can even get a look at or a smell of something to eat, he must stand in line while oth- ers fill their troys. With nothing else to do many of the boys turn to cord playing after eating lunch. Even if one prefers to be alone card playing need not be ruled out. Most students prefer to do all or part of their studying in an informal setting. In the cafeteria they con take frequent breaks to talk to friends or eat something. Probably the most popular place in school for Bengie ' s family to study is the library. Here students ore permitted to move about freely, getting books from the shelves or checking assignments with fellov classmates or reading magazines, so long as they are quiet. Start with a quiet room. It takes a quiet room, a closed, concentrating mind, and a sharp pencil to accomplish the fine art of studying. Central ' s study hall helps accomplish this. Degrees of quietness depend upon which period you happen to be there. Period one can be par- tially eliminated; some hove not fully awakened, others have homework to do. It must be period seven (that last hour is a long one) when voices elevate themselves above a dull roar. The beautiful, bright library is a most wonderful place. Always it is quiet. Always it looks cheerful. You have at your hands books, magazines, and the latest newspapers. You have much greater freedom of movement than is possible in the study hail. Most fellows appreciate the lovely array of service workers in the library. The active people, who have to make their own time, often have to make their own study halls. This is accomplished at the end of classtime, in homeroom, between scenes at dramatics, or between bites at the lunch table. Happy is the scholar who has his studies done, now it ' s time for fun. i Supervised study can be found only in the classroom. Most teachers offer their classes frequent opportuni- ties to study near the end of regular class periods to work on future assignments when the teacher is nearby ready to answer individual questions and give personal assistance. Students find this a good time to get much work done. Extra-curriculars often offer potential study time for busy students seeking the well-rounded experiences of after-school activities. Bob Tilker snatches o little studying on the auditorium stage apron during rehearsal of a play to be given during school. With studying its principal objective, study hall ofFers a wide variety of possibilities for quiet personal activity or inactivity. Among other things can be found studying, sleeping, daydreaming, reading the Spotlight or magazines, and even note passing. Study hall provides on excellent place for serious studying for a student with a busy schedule as in the cose of Belva Bender. ABOVE: Coach Herb Banet suffered many anxious moments in the State basketball tourney at Indianapolis. On the bench behind him are assistant coach Bob Armstrong, LeRoy Turner, Ray Thompson, Steve Hanic, and Bob Tilker. BELOW: Kelley Keim and Bengie (Dave Fitzv ater) look over the crowd as Dionn Hood, Belva Bender, and Connie Leach lead a cheer. INSET: So near, yet so far ... I could just die . . . Let ' s get out of here. These were just a few of the many words uttered after the Bengals ' game in the State finals at Butler Fieldhouse. Mighty, proud Bengie; An inspiring coach, a yelling crowd, a fighting team, and a heck of a lot of spirit. That ' s another facet of Ben- gie, one especially prevalent during the basketball sea- son. And this year was Central ' s year for basketball. It started a long time ago, when ten different guys first touched a basketball. Gradually they learned to love it. This year those ten guys got their hands on that basket- ball again. They made good use of it, even in Indianapolis. It does a school good to see a team improve steadily and surely. It does a school good to see the way the town turned out to cheer those guys, even when they came back in defeat. They all said the same thing, . . . we tried. Woit ' ll next year. But that ' s a different story for another teller to tell. Took City. Took Sectional. Took Regional. Took Semi- state; and State, well . . . darn near took that, too! Bengie rose to great heights this year. Mighty Bengie, proud Bengie. Got a right to be proud; look at what his boys did. 10 J. C Lopsley (50) and Willie Curry (35) reach for the ball along with an East Chicago Washington player. Looking on are Central players T. C. Williams (30), Willie Rozier (33), and Jim Keim (5). East Chicago won the game 62—61 and eventually the State Cham- pionship by defeating highly-regarded Muncie Cen- tral in the evening, 75—59. Former Bengal Mentor Murry Mendenhall, Sr., recalls the 1943 basketball season vyhen he and the Central team won the State Championship, at the pep session after the Semi-State tournament. Behind him are Mr. Wilbur Haley, former principal; Mrs. Robert Walworth, PTA president; Mr. A. T. Undley, superintendent; and Mr. Paul Burns, mayor of Fort Wayne. Willie Rozier shoots in the final gome of the Sectional against Leo. Leo played a stall gome in on ef- fort to slow down Central ' s fast type of basketball. The Tigers won the championship game, 38-34. look what his boys did. Proudly posing for a Regional victory shot ore players and coaches of Central ' s Fighting Tiger basketball team. FRONT ROW, left to right, are T. C. Williams, Willie Rozier, Jim Keim, J. C. Lapsley, Willie Curry. SECOND ROW, Herb Banet, coach, Steve Honic, Ray Thompson, LeRoy Turner, Bob Armstrong, assistant coach. Bob Tilker, Steve Cress, and Bob Dille, assistant coach. Night School: [he facet almost forgotten. Deeply concentrating on the basic fundamentals of our American Govern- ment, many night school students learn to appreciate and even enjoy social science. Upholstery class is one of Central ' s nev ' night school courses. Class mem- bers undoubtedly get much enjoyment in upholstering and re-making theit own furniture. Shop courses, such as this welding class, give need for better paying jobs or even promotions nany in the en the training they present work. Many of us seldom notice it; night school, that is. It must be important, though. There is greater enrollment in night school at Central than in the regular day classes. Wonder why? Must be an awful lot of people who think that edu- cation is important. Courses vary from arithmetic to government, typing, shop, and the like. Most of the people take business ond vocational courses, since these are the most important to their jobs. Night school can have its problems. If Mom and Dad have classes on the same night, you shouldn ' t be surprised to see an 18-month-old baby going to school, too. This happens. You begin to wonder how young some people like to feel when you see Grandma in typing class, probably getting too nervous to write. Some people just never give up. Night school is a great thing. It ' s part of Bengie, a part that we almost take for granted. Senior Sue Beerbower tries on her cap and gown before graduation exercizes. Cops and gowns also gave seniors prestige on Recognition Day. Students compose basis for Benzie. 1 p ■ 1 n m jBiiiiinpniiw™; m a k t M f V rfl = — -— - — = L Dunking Sophomore boys was o favorite at the Sophomore Carnival Here one of the sophomores takes the plunge into the tank ofte someone hit the target. Juniors Doug Hughes, Phil Layton, Don O ' Brien, Bill Fivdenck, Nori brecht, Don Booty, and Bob Hampton fold Spotlights with the a ment of the Junior Prom court. Engel- Bengie is composed of many things, students mostly — Sen- iors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen; students who con look big and make a lot of noise,- students who do all the criticizing and never their shore of the work; students who are conscien- tious about their work and their responsibilities; students who never wear the latest styles; easy going, olI-American type guys; cute and pert gals. They ' re all here, Bengie. Sometimes they ' re a strange lot. Some of them have marvelous intelligence, yet they prefer the easy way, the easy courses and the good times. Others are not so great in mental ability but they work at it. But that ' s the way it is. They ' re a good part of Bengie. They can make or break him by their actions. They brought honor to you, Bengie; you can be proud. Valedictorian, Bruce Morquort, with an outstanding average of 95.72 for four years, has ultimate success in life at his fingertips. We give our congratulations! WeVe proud of these top-flight seniors. Senior classes are here one day and graduated the next. One does not remember a Senior Class unless he is one of her seniors. Some classes are remembered for outstanding deeds, some for outstanding Seniors, and some for a little of both. This class falls into the latter category. Throughout the lost four years, all class projects have been planned with enthusiasm and carried out with a great deal of hard work. Suc- cess has been the proof of this. Outstanding Seniors also mark this class as one long to be remem- bered. And they hove been outstanding in every field; scholastic, sports, or extra-curricular. As a doss, the seniors hove many projects: the Senior Prom, the Senior banquet, and the Senior picnic. The Senior Class bacb the Senior play. Recognition Day, and graduation ceremonies. A Senior ' s year begins with the election of doss officers. A vigorous campaign takes place. Signs can be seen in every corridor displaying the candidates ' names and promises and a certain amount of origi- nality on the part of the sign makers. In the cafeteria will undoubtedly be seen a huge sign hanging from the ceiling. Nominations ore quite often humorous as inexperienced politicians attempt to convince everyone that their candidate is the only qualified Salutatorion, Judy Combes, ii piled a fine average of 94.1 four years of work and study, has com- 3. We give our congratulations. Seniors hod elected Onofre vice-president, and Nancy to get ready for Congress decided A week later, it was discovered that th Gutierrez as president, Barry Jenkins a Tielker as secretary. One of the first responsibilities of these seniors the semi-formal Senior Prom. Members of the Sen on the name Winter Fantasy. Mr. Robert Dornte did a great job at taking core of tickets and money. He and Miss Vera Pence rolled up their sleeves and helped the Seniors to advertise and decorate for the Prom. Miss Pence gove a sigh of relief at the termination of a well-put-on Prom. But, no sooner hod she gotten her breath bock than she smelled the odors of a Senior Bon- quet. Back to work, everyone. And work they did. They made Soyonaro one of the most success- ful banquets of its kind in many years. While time passes until the day of the Senior picnic, a few words must be said about the magnificent doss advisers. One cannot possibly realize the hard work, the huge responsibility, and the tremendous worry that accompanies this honor job. To take on idea and a hondful of hard working students and pro- duce a banquet or prom or picnic with the success that this Senior Class has enjoyed is quite an accomplishment. Miss Pence and Mr. Dornte ore these two advisers, and they deserve the thanks of every senior and the respect of everv teacher. To hove elvo Bender, chosen Best Girl Citizen, holds her trophy feeling of joy, knowing that being a good citizen has i ' lith pride and such advisers is on honor in itself. To Miss Pence und Mr. Dornte, o salute from the Senior Class. Senior classes are here one doy and graduated the next. This doss is no different, but it has been outstanding in such o way thof not very many decades will elapse before it fades from memory. Ann Beers intends to fulfill the honor of being chosen Girl Most Likely to Succeed by that little bit of extra effort. As recipient of the Kiwonis Best Citizen award, Ricky Kamm feels that good citizenship should be a part of everyone ' s personolity. Senior Robert Tilker was voted Boy Most Likely to Succeed, as well as being honored as Best Boy Citizen. Senior Class oflFicers, Borry Jenkins, vice president; Nancy Tielker, secretary; and Onofre Gutierrez, president; hove served their class with unusual distinction. Many successes of the Senior Class ore due to the hard, time-consuming work of these class advisers. Miss Vera Pence and Mr. Robert Dornte. This senior class is quite proud of its many NICY ABERNATHY. Attended Harmor. WILLIAM ABERNATHY. Gov- ernor — Choir 2,3,4; Football 1,2; Centraloires 4; attended Harmor. JOHN ADAMS. Attended Adams. LAWRENCE ANSPACH. Lorry - attended St. Andrews. PHILLIP AYRES. Phil - Mixed Chorus 1; Boys ' Chorus 3; Concert Choir 4; Booster Club 2; Radio Club 2; Centraloires 3,4; attended Washington. CAROLYN BARTELS. Art 4; Biology Club 3; Phy-Chem 1,2; attended Concordio. SUE BEERBOWER. Susie — Phy- Chem 4; AWC 3; Spotlight 1; Dance Band 2,3,4; MMM 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Sophomore Class Secretory; Junior Congress; attended Smart. ANN BEERS. Annie — Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Spotlight 1,3; Melodettes 1,2,3; FBLA 1,2,3,4; NFL 2,3,4 President 4; NTS 2,3,4; YFC 2,3,4, Vice Presi- dent 4; AWC 3,4; Secretary 3; Booster Club 3,4; Junior Closs Secretory; Senior Congress; attended Adams. PATRICIA BELL. Pot - FBLA 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4, State Vice President 4; Service Club 2,3,4; Booster Club 2,3,4, Council 4; Caldron I; Spotlight 1,2, Feoture Editor 2; Lotin Club I; Dramatics 2; Sophomore Congress; attended Washing- ton. BELVA BENDER. FBLA 2,3; Booster Club 3; Caldron 1,2; Spotlight 1,2; Dromotics 1,2,3; Cheerleoding 2,3,4, Reserve 2, Varsity 3,4; GAA 1; Student Council 4, Secretary 4; Latin Club 1; Sophomore and Junior Congress; Biology Club I; attended Washington. JAMES BENSON BB - Cheerleoding 3,4; Art Club 1,2,3,4; FBLA 4; Service Work 1,2; Stu- dent Council 3; Caldron 1; Spotlight 1; Concert Choir 1,2,3,4; Bond 1,2; attended Adams. JAMES BLACK. Jim — Sponish Club 3,4, Vice Presi- dent 3, Student Adviser 4; Caldron 3,4, Senior Picture Editor 3,4; Spot- light 3, Mailing Manager 3, Ad Manager 3, Ad Research 3; Press Club 3,4; attended Elmhurst. CAROL BLAIN. FBLA 2,3; Service Work 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Spotlight 2; Latin Club 1; attended Hoagland. LEROY BLESSING. Big Bless — attended Washington. THOMAS BO- LEN. Tombo — Rifle Club 3; Junior and Senior Congress; Coldron Agent 4; Math Club 3; attended Washington. DALE BOONE. Don ' l — Biology Club 1; Spotlight 1,2; Boys ' Choir 1; YFC 1,2; Sophomore Class Vice President; Junior Closs President; Varsity Cheerleaders 2,3,4; Moth Club 2,3; Doodlebugs 3,4, President 4; AWC 3,4; Track 2,3; Rifle Club 4; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Congress; Footboll 1; attended Washington. LUCILLE BORUM. Service Work 4; Choir I; GAA 1,2,3,4; Junior Red Cross 1,2; attended Pormore. THOMAS BRADEN. Attended Washington. NICY ABERNATHY WILLIAM ABERNATHY JOHN ADAMS LAWRENCE ANSPACH PHILLIP AYERS CAROL BARTELS CAROL BLAIN LEROY BLESSING THOMAS BOLEN DALE BOONE 18 LUCILLE BORUM THOMAS BRADEN fine accomplishments, academic or otherwise. JOHNNY BRASTER. Football 3; Track 4,- Lettermen 4; attended Hoag- land. CAROL BRENNER. FBLA 3,4; Service 2,3,4; Twirlers 1; attended Adams. MARTHA BROOKS. Brooksie - AWC 3,4, Vice President 4; FTA 2,3,4; FBLA 1,2,3,4; Caldron Agent 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Writer 2,3; Girls ' Choir 1; Concert Choir 2,3,4; Centraleftes 3,4, Vice President 4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4; attended Harmar. SHIRLEY BURNS. Serv- ice Club 1,2,3,4; attended Harmar. MELFORD BUSSE. Band 1,2,3,4; German Band 4; attended Hoogland. ROGER BUTLER. Attended St. Peters. PRESTON CHANEY. Rabbit - Football 1; Band 1,3; Spot- light Agent; attended Harmar. WASYL CHAPLA, Attended Smart. ELAINE CHRISTIAN. Kitty - FBLA 3,4; Service Work 4; Speech 4; GAA 4; Training Choir 1,2; attended Harmar. JAMES CLARK. Y-Teens 1,2,3; Service Work 4; Student Council 1,2; Press Club 1,2; Football 1,2; Track 1; attended Harmar. CAROL CLOUD. Biology Club 2,3,4; Math Club 2,3,4; AWC 3,4; FTA 3,4; Service Work 3,4; Student Council 1,2, 3,4; Spotlight 1,2,3,4; MMM 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; YFC 2,3,4; Orchestra I; Dramatics 2; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Congress; Choir Pianist 2; attended Hoogland. LEMUEL COATS. FBLA 1; Service Work 3; Stu- dent Council 1,2; Lettermen 1; Football 1; Track 1,2; attended Smort. MARTHA COLE. Marty — FBLA 3,4; Service Work 2,3; Booster Club 2,3; Senior Congress; Spotlight Copy Editor 2; Latin Club 2; Cheering Block 1; attended Washington. JUDY COMBES. FBLA 1; FTA 2; Band 2,3,4; MMM 2,3,4; Spotlight 1,2,3, Business Manager 2,3; Junior and Senior Congress; Orchestra 3; Art Club 1; Service Work 4; Press Club 2,3; attended Hoogland. MARGARET CONRAD. Maggie — Math Club 3; Service Work 2,3,4; Caldron Agent 1,2,3; attended Hoogland. STE- PHEN CRESS. Horse - Moth Club 2; Doodlebugs 3,4; Caldron 1,2; Lettermen 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Sophomore Class President; Junior and Senior Congress; attended Harmar. WILLIE CURRY. Lefty — Student Council 2,3; Lettermen 3,4; Choir 1; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track I; attended Smart. DOLLIE DAVIS. Doll — Band 1,2,3; Junior Prom Attendant; attended Harmar. PRESTON CHANEY WASYL CHAPLA ELAINE CHRISTIAN JAMES CLARK CAROL CLOUD LEMUEL COATS MARTHA COLE JUDY COMBES MARGARET CONRAD STEPHEN CRESS 19 WILLIE CURRY DOLLIE DAVIS We are very grateful for the guiding hand of WILLIAM DECK MARK DeHAVEN TOM DeWlTT PHYLLIS DORIAN CAROL DORNSEIF THOMAS COLLIER STEPHEN EPPERSON JERRY EVANS PHILIP FANGER THOMAS FISCHER ELSIE FLOWERS MaRCIA FOSNIGHT LEROY GANAWAY DAVID GEBERT RICHARD GICK MAVIS GOSHORN LARRY GRABLER ROBERTA GRADY WILLIAM DECK. Cletus — Biology Club I; Math Club 2; Doodlebugs 3,4; Service Work 4; Student Council 2,4; Leitermen 4; Football 1,2,3,4; attended Hormar. MARK DeHAVEN. Auto Mechanics 1,2,3,4; attended Hoogland. TOM DeWITT. Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Lettermen 3,4; attended St. John ' s. PHYLLIS DORIAN. Latin Club 2; Drorrotics 2; Caldron Agent 1,2,3; Bond 1,2,3,4; French Horn Quartet 3,4; MMM 3,4; attended Hormar. CAROL DORNSEIF. Art Club 1,2,3, Vice President 2, President 3; Service Work 1,2,3,4; attended Emmanuel Lutheran. THOMAS COLLIER. Tom — AWC 3; Student Council 3,4; Sophomore Congress; Rifle Club 3; ottended Adoms. STEPHEN EPPERSON. Steve — Rifle Club 1; Tennis 3,4; Concert Choir 1,3,4; Boys ' Choir 1; Junior Quortet; Senior Quartet; Duet 2,3,4; Centroloires 4; attended Hoogland. JERRY EVANS. Lamb — Coldron 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 1; ottended Adams. PHILIP FANGER. Phil - Moth Club 2,3; Service Work 4; Stu- dent Council 2; attended Fronklin. THOMAS FISCHER. Tom — Intra- mural Basketball I; attended Hoogland. ELSIE FLOWERS. Bo — Choir 1; Service Work 3,4; Art Club 1,3,4; Speech 1; ottended Hoogland. MARCIA FOSNIGHT. Frosty — Service Work 1; ottended Forest Pork. LEROY GANAWAY. Attended Smart. DAVID GEBERT. Dove - ot- tended Smort. RICHARD GICK. Dick — Service 3,4; Phy-Chem 4; Rifle Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; attended Concordia. MAVIS GOS- HORN. Maverick — Caldron 1,2,3; Biology Club 1; Spotlight 1,2,3; NFL 2,3,4, Vice President 4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Booster Club 2,3,4; FTA 2,3; Junior and Senior Congress; FBLA 3,4; NTS 3,4; YFC 3,4; attended Washington. LAWRENCE GRABLER. Larry — Boys ' Choir 1; Concert Choir 1; Rifle Club 3; Student Council 3; Junior and Senior Congress; Moth Club 4; Doodlebugs 4; ottended Washington. ROBERTA GRADY. Marie - FBLA 2,3,4; Booster Club 1; Student Council 1,2; attended Smart. 20 our class advisors for the past four years , DONNA HARRbLL MARILYN HARTER JEANEHE HAWKINS GEORGIA HAYWOOD JEANEHE HENDRICKS MICHAEL HILDENBRAND £liik At JERRY HILL LARRY HILL GERALD HOOD EDWARD HOPKINS DONNA HOWARD MARY HOWELL RICHARD GRAFT. Dick - Band 1,2,3,4; Radio Club 1; Rifle Club 3; Spotlight 1; Caldron 2,3, attended Adams. ANNA GRANT. Ann - Art Club 4; attended Hoagland. ONOFRE GUTIERREZ. Goot - NFL 4; Student Council 4, Sergeant at Arms 4,- Spotlight 2,3,4; Lettermen 3,4, Press Club 3,4; Football 1,2; Cross Country 3,4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2 3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Senior Class President; attended Harmar. DOR OTHY GUY. Dot - FBLA 3; Concert Choir 1,2; Junior Prom Court GAA I; Art Club 4; attended Harmor. JAMES HANS. Jim - Football 1; attended St. Paul ' s Catholic. ANN HARDIEK. GAA 1,2,3,4 FTA 2,3,4, Secretary 3, Vice President 4; Service Club 1,2; Studen Council 3; attended St. John ' s. DONNA HARRELL. Student Council 1 Caldron 1,2, Agent 1,2, Picture Editor 2; attended Adams. MARILYN HARTER. FBLA 3,4; attended Smart. JEANETTE HAWKINS. Jin - FBLA 2,3,4; Service Work 3,4; attended Smart. GEORGIA HAWOOD. Training Choir 1; Concert Choir 4; Y-Teens 1; attended Harmar. JEAN- ETTE HENDRICKS. Nettie - Band 1,2,3,4; MMM 3,4; Orchestra 2,3; Dance Band 2,3,4; Caldron 2; Spotlight 3; attended New Haven. MI- CHAEL HILDENBRAND. Mike — Track 2,3; Caldron Agent 4; attended Washington. JERRY HILL. Track 2,3; Basketball 1; Rifle Club 3,4; Phy- Chem 4; attended Adams. LARRY HILL. Attended Franklin. GERALD HOOD. Jerry - attended Zion. EDWARD HOPKINS. Eddie - Bond 1,2,3,4; attended Smart. DONNA HOWARD. Red — Bond 1; Choir 1; Student Council 1; attended Harmar. MARY HOWELL. Tv irlers 1,2,3,4; Choir 1; AWC 1; attended Smart. ' Winter Fantasy ' resulted from the productive LOLA HUDSON. Choir 1,2; Biology Club 1; Morh Club 2; attended Newhern High School. CAROLYN HUGHES. Proxie - Service Club 1,2,3,4; FBLA 3,4, Secretary 4; Biology Club I; Caldron Agent 1; Stu dent Council 4; Junior Prom Court; attended Hoaglond. HAL HULL Attended Forest Park. DONALD HUMBERT. Hump — Football 1; at tended Adams. BEVERLY HUSS. Service Work 2; Choir 3; Art Club 4 attended Washington. PINKIE IRBY. Lee — Caldron Agent 1,2,3,4, Track 1,2,3,4; attended Harmar. WILLIE IRVIN. Phy-Chem 2; Studen Council 2,3; attended Hoogland. PATRICIA JACKSON. Pat — at tended Harmar. SHARON JAHN. Shortie — Student Council I; at- tended Hoaglond. ROSIE JEFFRIES. Tadpole — GAA I; attended Scott, Portageville, Mo. BARRY JENKINS. Junior and Senior Congress Senior Class Vice President; Booster Club I; Biology Club 1,2; Spotligh 1,2,3,4, Chief Copy Editor, Sports Editor, News Editor; Press Club 2,3,4, Vice President 4; Caldron 4; Doodlebugs 4; attended Nebraska. BRUCE JOHNSON. YFC 2,3,4; attended Hoaglond. PATRICIA JONES. Pot - attended Smart. BARBARA JOYCE. Bond 1,2,3,4; MMM 2,3,4; Biology Club 4; attended Emmanuel Lutheron. LAVONNA JUDAY. Lee — Moth Club 2,3,4, Secretary 3; FBLA 2,3,4; Service Work 2,3; Booster Club 3; Cheerleoding 2,3,4, Reserve 2,3, Varsity 4; Junior Prom Court; ottended Washington. RICHARD KAMM. Ricky — Radio Club 1, Vice President 1; Track 1; Football 2; Math Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4, President 4; Phy-Chem 3; AWC 3, Vice President 3; Press Club 3,4; Spotlight 3, News Editor, Feature Editor, Copy Editor; Junior Congress; Caldron Editor 4; attended St. John ' s. JAMES KEIM. Jim — Track 1,4; Doodlebugs 3,4; Lettermen 2,3,4, Vice President 3, Presi- dent 4; Footboll 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; attended Harmar. JONA- THAN KENDRICK. Attended Smort. LOLA HUDSON CAROLYN HUGHES HAL HULL DONALD HUMBERT BEVERLY HUSS PINKIE IRBY WILLIE IRVIN PATRICIA JACKSON SHARON JAHN ROSIA JEFFRIES BARRY JENKINS BRUCE JOHNSON PATRICIA JONES BARBARA JOYCE LAVONNA JUDAY RICHARD KAMM JAMES KEIM JONATHAN KENDRICK efforts of a hard-working group of Seniors. CALVIN KEOKUK. Cal - Junior Congress; Student Council 3; NFL 4; attended Harmar. DONNA KOWALCZYK. Art Club 1; Moth Club 2; FTA 2; Caldron Agent 1,2, Writer 3,4; Spotlight 1,2,3, Feature Editor 2; Choir 1; Donee Band 1,2,3,4; MMM 3,4, President 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3; attended Washington. CAROLINE KRUDOP. Sam - Biology Club 1; Moth Club 3,4; Service Work 1,2,3,4; Caldron Agent 1,3; Spotlight Agent 1,2,3,4; Twirlers 1,2,3,4; Historian 3, Assistant Ma- jorette 3,4; Concert Choir 2,4; Centralettes 4; attended Emmanuel Lu- theran. KATHERINE KRUDOP. Kothy - Biology Club 1,2; NFL 3,4; FTA 3,4; Service Work 2,3,4; Caldron 4; Spotlight 2; Concert Choir 4; Sophomore Congress; attended Emmanuel Lutheran. JOAN LAIRD. Joanie — Biology Club 1; NFL 4; FBLA 3,4; Service Work 1,2,3,4; Booster Club 2; Spotlight 1; Senior Congress; attended Hormar. LEWIS lANTZ. Little Lew - Dramatics 1,2; NFL 1,2,3,4; Spotlight 2,3,4, Edi- tor 4; Press Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; attended Adams. JOSEPH LEA- MAN. Attended Hormor. JUDITH LEFFLER. Judy - Biology Club 1,2; FBLA 2,3,4, Vice President 4; Service Work 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3; Caldron Agent 3,4; Spotlight Agent 4; Twirlers 1,2,3,4, Sergeant-at-Arms 3; attended Washington. DONALD LEHNER. Don — attended Hormar. LARRY LITTLE. Math Club 2,3,4; Phy-Chem 3,4, President 4; Student Council 1; Caldron 1,2; Spotlight 2; Rifle Club 1,2,3,4, President 3, Vice President 4; attended Hooglond. LARRY LOCK. Football 1; Basketball 1; attended Burr Oak, Mich. EVELENE LOVE. Sociol Grace Club 2; Scriblers Club 2; FBLA 3; Y-Teens 3; Choir 3,4; attended Cobb Avenue High School. JERELENE LOVE. Social Grace Club 2; Scriblers Club 2; FBLA 3; Y-Teens 3; Choir 3,4; attended Cobb Avenue High School. SHARON LOWE. Choir 1,2; attended Hormor. ALBERT LYMON. Lamb — Football 1; attended Hormor. MARJORIE McCRAY. Midge — FBLA 2,3,4; FTA 1,2; AWC 3; Art Club 2; Student Council 1; Service Work 1,2; attended Adams. CLAUDIA McKINNEY. Little Bit — GAA 1; at- tended Harmar. BRUCE MARQUART. Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Bond 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Donee Band 1,2,3,4; German Band 4; Latin Club 1,2, President 2; Moth Contest 1,2,3; Jr. Rotorion; FTA 2; Moth Club 2,3,4; Caldron Agent 1; MMM 2,3,4, Historian 3,4; AWC 3; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Congress; Junior Class Vice President; Phy-Chem 3,4, Vice President 4; oUended Smart. CALVIN KEOKUK DONNA KOWALCZYK CAROLINE KRUDOP KATHERINE KRUDOP JOAN LAIRD LEWIS LANTZ 71 Wml t i! JOSEPH LEAMON JUDITH LEFFLER DONALD LEHNER LARRY LITTLE LARRY LOCK SHARON LOWE EVELENE LOVE JERELENE LOVE ALBERT LYMON MARJORIE McCRAY CLAUDIA McKINNEY BRUCE MARQUART 23 We sang ' ' Sayonara ' ' at the Senior Banquet, not LBERT METEL DENNIS MIDDLETON CURTIS MILLER JOYCE MILLER SUE MILLER WILLIAM MILTON FRANCIS MOLTON ' AMES MOORE WILLIE MOORE DONALD MOSER RONALD MOSER BARBARA MOTHERWELL LEWIS MOWAN CLARENCE MUELLER CAROLYN MURBACH BARBARA NARD ALBERT METEL. Al - Press Club 2,3; attended Smart. DENNIS MID- DLETON. Dennis the Menace - Math Club 4; Radio Club 2; Rifle Club 3,4, YFC 2,3,4; attended Jefferson Twp, CURTIS MILLER. Playboy — attended Harmar. JOYCE MILLER. Jojo — FBLA 2,3,4, Vice President 3, Reporter 4; Spotlight Agent 1,2,3,4; FTA 3; Service Work 2,3,4; Booster Club 3; Student Council 1,2; Dance Bond 2,3; GAA 1,2,3; at- tended Harmar. SUE MILLER. Susie - Art Club 1,2,3,4, President 4; Dramotics 3; Spotlight 4; Caldron 4; Choir 4; Speech 2,3,4; attended Washington. WILLIAM MILTON. Bill - Spotlight 1; attended Harmar. FRANCIS MOLTON. Attended Smort. JAMES MOORE. Attended Delta Industry Institution, WILLIE MOORE. Attended Delta Industry Institu- tion. DONALD MOSER. Don — Spotlight Agent 1,2; Rifle Club 3,4, President 4; Senior Congress; attended Washington. RONALD MOSER. Ron — Rifle Club 3,4, Ronge Officer 4; attended Washington. BAR- BARA MOTHERWELL. FTA 3,4; FBLA 2,3,4; Service Club 3,4; Booster Club 2,3,4; Spotlight Agent 2,3; Junior Red Cross 1,2; Friendship Club I; Cheering Block 1; ottended Cothedrol. LEWIS MOWAN. Lew-owl — Band 1,2; Spotlight 1,2; Inframurals 1; attended Hoogland. CLAR. ENCE MUELLER. Clarabell - Spotlight 3,4; Caldron 3,4, Heat Pho togropher 3,4; attended Concordia. CAROLYN MURBACH. Bond 1,2 3,4; Caldron 1,2,3, Business Monoger 3; FBLA 1,2; attended Harmor CARL MYERS. Attended Adams. BARBARA NARD. Art Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3; Booster Club 3; GAA 3,4; attended Harmar. JAMES NEER, Attended Adorns. Fully realizing that this really is good-by. LYNN RICHTER ELIZABETH RIVERS TONY ROGAN DOUGLAS RUBY JAMES SCHNITKER ROSALIE SEIDERS EUDELIA OJEDA. Dolly - attended Edcouch-Elsa Jr. High, Edcouch, Texas. JAMES PATRICK. Jim - Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Lettermen 4; Doodlebugs 4; attended Hoaglond. DAVID PEREZ. Pierre — Doo- dlebugs 3,4; Service Work 1,2,3; Spotlight Agent 1,2,3; Caldron Agent 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; attended Srrort, ADELINE PERKINS. Attended Harmar. KAREN PETERSON. Ann — Spotlight 1; Choir 1; attended Adams. BARRY PHIPPS. Math Club 2,3; Phy-Chem 4; Football 2; Rifle Clob 1,2; attended Hoaglond. NANCY POGUE. Pogie - Math Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4, President 4; Phy-Chem 4; Service Work 1,2,3; Booster, Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Caldron Assistant Editor 4; Spotlight 3,4, Assistant Feature Editor 3, News Editor 4, Editor 4; Press Club 4; Girls ' Choir l;-Concert Choir 2,4; Girls ' Vocal Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Junior Congress; attended Washington. SHARON PRICE. Service Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Spotlight Agent 3,4; Twirlers 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3; Centrolettes 3,4; Cheering Block 1; ottended Smart. JOYCE QUINN. Caldron Picture Editor 3; Spotlight 3; attended Hoaglond. PIA RAUD- SEP. Pido — Spotlight 2,3,4; Caldron 2,3,4; Press Club 4; Phy-Chem 4; Service Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3, President 4; Booster Club 2,3,4, President 4; AWC 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Math Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Dramatics 3; Junior Prom Court; FTA 2,3, Vice President 3; Junior and Senior Congress; attended Tuxedo High, New York. LINDA REPINE. Lynn - Biology Club 1; F BLA 3,4; Service Work 3,4; Spotlight 3; attended Adams. LARRY REYNOLDS. Jock — Track 1,2,3,4; Football Student Manager; Baskefboll 2,3,4; Lettermen 3,4; Service Work 1; Science Fair 2; Drawing Contest Winner 3,4; at- tended Harrison Hill. LYNN RICHTER. Attended Emmaus. ELIZABETH RIVERS. Liz - FTA 1,2,3, Vice President I; AWC 1,2,3; FBLA 1; Booster Club 1; Choir 1; Senior Congress; GAA 1,2; attended Smart. TONY ROGAN. El Tony — attended Washington. DOUGLAS RUBY. Doug — Math Club 4; Doodlebugs 4; Service Work 3; Caldron 1,2,4; Spotlight 1,2,4; Press Club 2; ottended Washington. JAMES SCHNITKER. Snit — Student Council 1; Caldron 1,2; Spotlight 1,2; attended Har- mar. ROSALIE SEIDERS. Rowie — Booster Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Service Club 2,3,4; FBLA 3,4; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Con- gress; Spotlight Agent 3; attended Adorns. 25 Scholarship has been a notable factor in this THOMAS SHOE. Tom — attended Adams. JANICE SLAUGHTER. Jan - attended Wastiington. NANCY SMALL. Nan - Biology Club 2,3,4, President 4; FBLA 1,2; Service Work 1,2,3; Student Council I; Spotlight 1,2,3,4, Business Manager 3,4, Austin Cup 3, Bookhead 1,2, Distribu- tion Manager 2; Press Club 2,3,4; MMM 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3,4; attended Smart. ETHEL SNELLENBERGER. Attended Elmhurst. JOYCE SNOKE. Snookie — Service Work 3,4; Junior Prom Court; Marching Tigerettes 1,2,3,4; Bond and Varsity Twirler 2, Secretary 2, Majorette 3,4; Spotlight Agent 2; attended Washington. LENARD SPRINGER. NTS 1,2,3; attended Washington. BEVERLY SPROAT. Bev - Friendship Club 1; attended Washington. SHARON SPROAT. Judy — Friend- ship Club 1; attended Washington. DOROTHY STEPHENS. Shorty — Choir 1,2; attended Smart. RICHARD STEPHENS. Dick — attended Adams. CHARLES STEVENS. Stevereno - NFL 1,2,3,4; Doodlebugs 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4; Caldron Agent; Spotlight Agent; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Congress; State Champion Speech Winner 2,3,4; attended Harmor. ROBERT STEVENSON. Boomer — Spotlight 3; Caldron 4; Choir 4; Centraloires 4; Rifle Club 3; attended Concordia. REGINALD STILES. Bumpy — Art Club 1; Caldron Agent; Spotlight Agent; Track 1,2,3,4; Sophomore Congress; Latin Club 1,2; attended Adams. GARY STRICKLAND. Concert Choir 3,4, President 4; Phy-Chem 4; Service Club 4; Student Council 4; Senior Congress; Rifle Club 4; ottended Tote Elementary School, Pensocolo, Flo. WANDA SWANGIN. Service Club 2; ottended Franklin. JUDITH SWEENEY. Sweetie - Biology Club 1; FBLA 3,4; Service Work 3; Booster Club 3,4; Spotlight 1,2; attended Adams. LOWELL SWIFT. Gene — Moth Club 2,3; Doodlebugs 4; Serv- ice Work 2,3,4; Student Council 4, President 4; attended Hill City, Hill City, Kansas. ROBERT TAPP, Bob — AWC 3,4; attended Wash- ington. THOMAS SHOE JANICE SLAUGHTER NANCY SMALL ETHEL SNELLENBERGER JOYCE SNOKE LENARD SPRINGER BEVERLY SPROAT SHARON SPROAT DOROTHY STEPHENS RICHARD STEPHENS CHARLES STEVENS ROBERT STEVENSON REGINALD STILES GARY STRICKLAND WANDA SWANGIN JUDITH SWEENEY LOWELL SWIFT ROBERT TAPP 26 Jenior class; many received high honors. JOANN TEEl, Jo — FBLA 2,3,4; Service Work 1,2,3; Booster Club 2,3,4; Spotlight 2,3, News Editor 3; Junior Prom Court; attended Hoag- land. THOMAS TEVIS. Fat Boy — Football 1,2; attended Harmar. BOBBIE THOMAS. Bobbie - AWC 4; Student Council 3,4; Twirlers 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3, Vice President 4, President 4; Junior and Senior Congress; attended Moywood. DAVID THOMPSON. Mickey Mouse - attended Harmar. NANCY TIELKER. Nan Bond 1,2,3,4; Orches- tra 1,2,3,4; MMM 3,4, Secretary 3; Moth Club 2; AWC 3, Treasurer 3; Phy-Chem 4; FTA 3,4; Junior Congress; Junior Prom Court; Senior Class Secretary; Girls ' State 3; attended Adams. ROBERT TILKER. Tilk — Moth Club 2,3,4; AWC 2,3,4, Vice President 4; NFL 3,4; Extemp Cup 4; FTA 2,3,4; Doodlebugs 3,4, Vice President 4; Service Work 1; NTS 1,2, 3,4; Lead in Senior Play 4; Caldron 1,3,4, Agent I, Sales Manager 3,4; Spotlight 1,2,3, Agent 1,2; Lettermen 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Press Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4, All-City End 3, All-City Tackle 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Tennis 3,4; Junior Rotorian 4; Most Courteous Boy 1; attended Emmanuel. PATRICIA TRIETCH. Pat - Service Work 3,4; Spotlight Agent; Band 1,2,3,4; attended Hooglond. VESTER TRIGG. Attended Smart. GERRY TURNPAUGH. Ger — Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermen 3,4; attended Smart. DIANE VANDERSMISSEN. Training Band 1; Band 2,3,4; YFC 1,2,3,4; attended Adams, ERLIN WALDRON. Y-Teens 1; FTA 1; FBLA 1,2; Service Work 1; Student Council 1; Spotlight 1,2; Choir 1,2, 3,4; attended Howard Academy, Bermuda. KAREN WALWORTH. Biol- ogy Club 1; YFC 3; Math Club 3; FBLA 3,4; Service Work 3; Spotlight 2,3; Caldron Court 2; Junior Prom Queen; attended Adams. CLARA WASHINGTON. Snoggs - Choir 2; attended Smart. PATRICIA WATSON. Pat - Art Club 1; Phy-Chem 4; Student Council 1,2; Twirl- ers 1,2,3; GAA 1; attended Adams. WILLIAM WATSON. Bill — Stu- dent Council 2,3; Caldron 2; Choir 4; Rifle Club 4; Centroloires 4; at- tended Lafayette Central. RONALD WERSKEY. Ron — AWC 4; Speech 2,3,4; Senior Ploy 4; NTS 3,4; attended North Side. WALTER WHEELER. Attended Hoagland. CLARENCE WILLIAMS. Junnie - Biology Club 1; Service Work 1,2; Art Club 3,4; Intramurals 1; attended Washington. PATRICIA TRIETCH VESTER TRIGG GERRY TURNPAUGH DIANE VAN DER SMISSEN ERLIN WALDRON KAREN WALWORTH CLARA. WASHINGTON PATRICIA WATSON WILLIAM WATSON RONALD WERSKEY WALTER WHEELER CLARENCE WILLIAMS 27 Take another look; ten years from now some of THERESA WILLIAMS ROZELLA WILSON SHIRLEY WILSON KATHRYN WOOD THERESA WILLIAMS. Tee — Service 4; Caldron 2,3,4; Spotlight 1,2,3; Junior Congress 3; GAA 1,3; attended Hormar. ROZELLA WILSON. FBLA 2,3,4; Service Work 1,2,3,4; Booster Club 3,4; Caldron 3,4; Spot- light 3; Choir 4; attended Hoaglond. SHIRLEY WILSON. FBLA 2,3,4; Caldron 2,4; Spotlight 4; GAA 1; Girls ' Chorus 1; attended Hoaglond. KATHRYN WOOD. Kathi — Math Club 3; AWC 3,4; Service Work 3,4; Booster Club 4; Spotlight Agent 3,4; attended Washington. BILL ZION. Willie — attended Washington. The following seniors are not pictured due to camera fright: STEVEN AYRES. Attended Washington. RICHARD BATES. Dick — Lettermen 2; Vice President 2; Football 4; Basketball 2; Track 1; attended Hoaglond. DOROTHY BROOKS. Attended Smart. PRINCELLA CANSLER. Prince - GAA 1; attended Smart. ROBERT DAVIS. Bob - Track 1,2,4; Spotlight 4; attended Hoaglond. THOMAS DUNN. Attended South Side High School. DAVID EASLEY. Lettermen 2,3,4; Choir 1; Football 2,3,4; Basketboll 2; Track 1; attended Smort. FREDERICK ELDER. Fred - Radio Club 1; Dramatics 1,2, 3,4; Moth Club 2,3,4; Service Work 2,3; Rifle Club 3,4; Phy-Chem Club 4, AWC 3,4; attended Washington. WILLIE ELDRIDGE. Attended Harmar. ROBERT ELTZROTH. Attended Hormar. KENNETH GILBERT. Attended Hoaglond. DORIE GILLESPIE. Attended Smart. CHARLES GOODWIN. Attended school outside Fort Wayne. DONALD GRIMME. Don - YFC 1; ottended Hoaglond. WILLIE HATCH. Attended Hormar. GALE HELLAND. Attended Washington. PETER HOGAN. Meorl — attended Hormar. JERRY JACOBS. Attended Woshlngton. ROBERT JAUREGUI. Attended Centrol Cotholic. 28 these students are going to make history. SARAH KERSHAW. Skinnie Minnie - attended Central High School, Hayti, Mo. HENRY KIESS. Attended Emmaus Lutheran. RICHARD KLOPFENSTEIN. Dick - Service Work 1,2; Football 1; attended Washington. EVEREDGE KURTZ. Attended Eshrato. CHESTER MORGAN. Attended Porker High School, Parker, Ind. ROSE MORTON. Attended Harmar. JEROME NEUHAUS. Attended Washington. DAVID PARSLEY. Attended Adams. GERALD PHILLIPS. Attended Central Catholic. PHILLIP PRATT. Phil - attended Adams. RICHARD RELUE. Dick - Choir 1,2,- attended Harmar. VERNON ROGERS. Attended LaGrange. ' CARL SCHUSTER. Attended Washington. RICHARD SCOTT. Doc - Radio Club 2,3, Secretary- Treasurer 2,3; Service Work 1,2,3,4; Stage Electrician 1; attended Harrison Hill. JUDITH SHEPHERD. Judy - Twirlers 1; attended Hoag- land. SHIRLEY SIMS. Attended Harmar. Central Salutes these Four Year Honor Roll Students. FIRST ROW: Mar- tha Brooks, 90.40; JoAnn Teel, 90.63; Judy Combes, salutatorian, 94.88; and Sue Beerbower, 93.39. SECOND ROW: Eugene Swift, 92.03; Bruce Marquart, valedictorian, 95.72; and Ricky Kamm, 93.21. DeWAYNE SPEAKER. Attended Adams. RONALD SPROAT. Rifle Club 1; attended Washington. MICHAEL STOOKEY. Mike - attended Franklin. ROBERT TURNBOW. Attended Hoagland. CHARLES VAUGHN. Attended Washington. DONALD WALKER. Attended Adams. BEVERLY WARFIELD. Bev - FBLA 1; Student Council 1; attended Harmar. PATRICIA WATSON. Pat - Art Club 1; Phy-Chem Club 4; Student Council 1,2; Twirlers 1,2,3; GAA 1; attended Adams. THOMAS WILLIAMS. T. C. - Lettermen 2,3,4; Secretary 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4, All-City, All-State Halfback; Bas- ketball 2,3,4; All-City Track 2,3,4; Sectional Broad Jump Champ 3; attended Harmar. RUBY WILSON. Attended Washington. THOMAS YARMAN. Attended Emmaus Lutheran. 29 Gordon Boinbridge, junior class vice-president; Connie Leach, secretary; and Don Booty, president; ore officers of a class that is responsible for many new traditions. Mr. George Tricolas and Miss Connie Standish, Junior Class odvisers, are known for their ability at dreaming up fresh and original ideas. . . . and the Junior advisers, VeaT Juniors. This year ' s Junior Class worked hard in every thing they did to make the Class of ' 61 the best junior class ever. My Blue Heaven v as the name chosen for this year ' s Junior Prom. Twinkling stars of blue, sprinkled with glitter, are just one of the many decorations. Like every other jun- ior class, this class worked hard to make their Junior Prom the best ever. During spring vacation, they worked especially hard to make this year ' s Prom a big success. Eye-catching bulletin boards were used for the publicity of My Blue Heaven. The prom court and queen were chosen by three differ- ent votings of the Junior Class. Connie Leach was chosen the Junior Prom Queen; her court consisted of Carolyn Lange, Ida Davis, Francis Curry, Elizabeth Arnold, Omin- tha Petrie, Olga Litwinko, Barbara Beerbower, Sue Davis, Pettie Griggs, Marty Thomas, Rochelle Tieman, and Aljean Rogers. ' The Defiance of David Charles was the title of the Jun- ior Play. The play was of the problems that confront today ' s teenagers. The neat Fighting Central Tiger sweatshirts sold by the Junior Class were wanted by many students, and they seemed to boost that Fighting Tiger spirit. On January 29, the Junior Class sponsored a bus trip to the Central game against Richmond at Richmond, to show the team we were behind them. The Battle of the Classexes gave the Juniors the Best Costumes and Best Act awards to the junior girls and junior boys, respectively. This was the second consecutive year for these awards to be won by the Class of ' 61. The Junior are now looking forward to their last year, for next year they will be Seniors. Brenda Abernathy Jo Ann Abdool Carol Adkins Larry Arend Elizabeth Arnold Carolyn Atkinson Lee Roy Atkinson Joyce Badders Gordon Boinbridge Alicia Barron Larr Bartlett Marilyn Bansinger The Juniors led the way to Richmond again . Lana Beaver Karen Beckman Barbara Beerbower Inez Bell Mike Bennett Mike Bloising Don Blauvelt Henrietta Blevins Richard Bohde Diana Bolinger Don Booty James Bostic Wolly Braden Joseph Brandt Cecile Brewer Larry Bridgewoter Otha Bright Darrel Brooks James Brooks Mike Brouwer Jim Brown Tom Bryant Max Budd Beverly Burden Shelia Collond Betty Capps Harry Carpenter Freeman Chandler Dove Chonnell Napoleon Chapman Postella Chapman Juanita Christian Douglas Clauss Harry Cline Dave Cloud Louis Collins Oliva Collins Bill Cook Mary Cox John Cress Arthur Crothers Jon Cummins 31 We Juniors created those Bengie sweatshirts, Frances Curry Pat Danner Ida Davis Douglas Deal Johnnie Mae Dittley Gene Douglas John Dunn Lorenzo Durham Les Durnell William Easterly Mary Eby Norm Engl ebrecht Ralph Ferguson Marjory Fisher Ellis Fitzwater Pat Fletcher Donna Followell Gerald Ford Jane France Bill Fredrick Daniel Gage Sandra Galbreoth Donald Gonowoy Linda Goskil! Larry Goter Shirley Goldsby Tom Grahovac Bernice Griffin Sherman Griggs David Graves Bill Guthrie Bob Hampton Steve Honic Dove Hardiek Carol Hardwick Carl Harrington Clifford Harris Frank Harris Juonita Horter William Hatch Mike Hovert Vivian Hawkins f 32 they sure showed our famous fighting spirit. Kenneth Hill Tom Hoelle Elizabeth Holllness Diann Hood Harold Hopkins Sharon Huffman ' David Hughes Douglas Hughes Jim Hullinger Calero Irvin Columbus Jackson Eddie Johnson Ola Johnson Ronald Johnsoi Ron Jones Dennis Jordan John Jump Elmer Komm Kenneth Keesler Paul Kemp Gladys Kendricks Melbro Kerr William Koch Dave Kohlmeier Ron KrcTuskopf Julie Long J. C. Lapsley Larry LoTourette Bob Lauer Phil Loyton Connie Leach Pot Lee Rita Lee Max Liebrenz Olga Litwinko Ben Lynch Jerry Lytle Marilyn Mopes Elizabeth Martin Eugene Motson Michelle Maxson Ann Maxv ell M i We started early and worked real hard to make Pat McCarthy Juanita McElroy James McGowin Rosalie Mercer Ron Mettler Grant Meyer Donna Miller Helen Miller Janet Miller Robert Milton Sarah Moore Ted Moore David Morton Lee Mowan Judy Mueller Fred Murry Jackie Nicolosi Vilmer Nichols Willie Norton Don O ' Brien Dole Olinske Ola Jean Page Prince Page — Charles Poillie Joan Porker Charles Patterson Philip Pence Alford Phillips Sherry Phipps Joe Pratt Mary Price John Purcell Carl Putt Les Raber Leoh Raines Phil Rainey David Raypole Marvin Richardson Gloria Rizzo Jerry Robinette Aljean Rogers Linda Romon 1 ' - - •Cj JTTt, 1 ' .- 71 34 the Junior Prom a sparkling success for alL 1118866 Sharon Rose Stephen Roth Clossie Royal Earleen Rutledge WiNie Sanders Norma Scheerer Richard Schoenhe Keith SchrefDer Diane Scott Roberta Sebell Geraldine Sheilds Mynro Shoe David Simmo John Smith Mervin Smith Pot Spronger Rut Sprinkle Callie Storks Ethel Storks Robert Stogd Sharon Stout Gloria Stovall Tom Sutton Tom Terry 35 Will anyone forget ' David Charles one Carole Vaubel Betty Vinson Martin Wade Ernest Wakler Betty Waltenburg Fred Waltenburg Jerry Walters Wayne Ware Charles Welch Wordell Wespon Nancy Whited Ernestine Whitfield Richard Wiard Ellis Willioms Elsie Williams Jean Williams Mac Arthur Wil Juonita Wilson Walt Young Karen Zimmerr Bill Zion Nancy Zion Barbara Borke Frank Barron John Bliech Suson Davis Lorry Dirr Eunice Dodds Don Drake Joyce Dull Eddie Emond Carole Emrick Billy Evans Delois Evans David Fitzwoter Elaine Fortier Vienna Goodson Pettie Griggs Ronnie Hall Richard Hall Carol Hill Arthur James play the Juniors produced in fine style Mary Alice Jones Carolyn Longe Ronald Lock Mary Lou Moser Bob Nefi Omintha Petrie James Pliett Walter Raines .Sharon Randolph Vickie Reese Emma Smith Patricio Spranger Ken Surber John Torrez Katherine Tyler Bob Walchle Rondo Waters Sonny Wespon John Williams Mary Williams Barbara Wood RIGHT: Don Booty and Tom DeWitt draw posters in prep- aration for the Richmond trip. LEFT: Mike Havert and Har- old Hopkins look flghtin ' mad in the Junior Play, The Defiance of David Charles. Larry Juday, Sophomore Class president; Cheri Miller, secretary; and Ricky Kempf, vice-president; have proved their leadership in all class projects. Sophomore advisers, Mr. John Baughman and Mrs. Doris Sauerwein, know the sweet smell of success from their experience with the Sopho- more Carnival. Hey!! We are having a Sophomore CarnivaL An exciting campaign having ended and nominations over at last, serious business could be taken by the Sophomore officers. Their first step was to select members for a Sophomore congress. This task was achieved through homeroom voting. One person from each homeroom and on alternate were required to be in the Congress. There- fore every two weeks, a group of Sophomores met to discuss business. With authority in hand, Larry Juday, Sophomore Class president, took over the meetings. Feverishly scribbling down notes wa.s Cheri Miller, class secretary, and sitting by for an emergency was Ricky Kempf, vice- president. After an exciting discussion about the prospects for a Sophomore Carnival hod died down, committees, with a load of responsibility, were appointed. Who is going to be on publicity? I want to help with the talent show. And so it went. Some committees were slow or others were way ahead. Finally, the Carnival took shape. An anonymous Sophomore come through with the name Amoza- romo. It took hold and became the name of this carnival. The carnival featured several new Ideas that helped bring sparkling success for them. One such idea was that of having a carnival queen. Girls were selected to be voted on, and, at the carnival, everyone who wanted to vote paid five cents a vote. Linda Roquet was voted queen. Another idea that was revived from former years was the Sophomore Bonnie Adams Donna Adams Judy Alcott Marlene Anspach Willie Armour Charles Armstead Steve Arnett John Arnold Jack Atteberry Betty Bobb Tony Bailer John Baker Dip. Plenty of boys got dunked that night by sure fire baseball throw- ers. Hoopla, Country Store, and Western Union took in a lot of dimes and nickels. Through the efforts of the Sophomores and the hard work and pa- tience of Mrs. Doris Sauerwein and Mr. John Baughman, class advisers, the carnival was one of the best attended and most successful in many a year. These Sophomores were not- through yet. They hod a few more plans in store. One such plan was a Sophomore appreciation day, or Sopho- more recognition. In this program, the Sophomores recogni zed outstanding members of their own class. Special awards were given far attendance. This program has undoubtedly encouraged other Sophomores to strive for better grades. Talented Sophomores were given a chance to show their stuff. At o Sophomore assembly they gave the students a treat. This was a first experience for Mrs. Sauerwein as on adviser. Having started at Central several years ago, she has shown what a class con do. As o teacher, her speciolty is home economics. The other adviser, Mr. Baughman, is on English and Spanish teacher. He has certainly aided in the success of tWis class. Got a good name? Amazarama! Yea, that ' s it. Edna Banks - - Sharon Barrett Morsho Beard Ida Beosley Sandra Beckman Judith Beebe Carol Beedle Don Bell Terry Bilger Mary Blair Tom Bohde Roosevelt Bonner Anna Bontempo Bonnie Booker Tom Borton Louise Borum Ed Bowman Betty Brewer Bill Brisentine Susan Brockway Chester Brooks John Brown Frances Brown Norita Brown Thomas Brown Frank Buelow Jim Butler Sandra Butler Jack Calhoun David Carnahan Arthur Carpenter Leon Calvin Sunny Cameron Vince Campos Mike Carboni Ronnie Chaney Earl Chapman Mitzi Chilcote Wally Christ Shirley Cline Charles Cootes Robert Collins jpk X. Wk, fl © iO 39 Hang this ghost over there. We ' ve got to hop Gary Comer Bill Conn Carolyn Conrad John Conrad Gory Cook Roberta Cook Opal Mae Coope Thomas Cox Howie Craig Pat Cramer James Crance Mary Cromie Peorlie Crosby Bill Cunninghon Dolly Curry Jim Dailey Tom Dovies Charlie Davis Barbara Deck Sandra Dellinger Tom Dennis Mike Derrickson Irene DeRyk Marquito Dilworth Potsie Dorton Ernest Dowdell Miles Dunscombe Georgianna Easley Dorothy Eason Lynn Elder Carol Ellis Oralee Emerson William Ervin Dole Estvander Carole Evans Sharon Evans Nancy Favory Jim Fetcher Gary Hey Verlie Fischer Terry Flesher Ed Fogel The Carnival is only a few hours away. Donald Ford William Fowlkes Janet Franklin Sandra Franklin Doris Freeman John Fritz Margaret Gallets Donna Gambreil Shelia Ganowoy Dexter Gorman Ernest Garr Sandra Gibson Julio Girten Eorl Glospie Leroy Gleoson Jimmy Goodson Robert Goodwin Joyce Graham Cathy Grant David Green Sandra Green Virginia Griffin Judith Griffith Judith Grunden Sandra Guenin Tom Hamilton Linda Hammer John Hardiek Lloyd Hardy Sharon Harrington Don Harris John Harris Jim Harter OIlie Harvey Coroline Hatch Geneva Hatch Michael Hoyden Irene Haywood Rod Haywood Sue Hessert Bob Hill Wilbert Hill There s the cake walk, the fish pond, or the Mike Hindman Judith Mines Joe Hobbs Kenny Holland Kim Home James Howe Cleosio Howell Laurence Howell Marion Hudson William Hudson Dyle Hughes Todd Hunt Ed Huntine Elizabeth Imbody Fred Ingram Betty Jackson James Jemison James Jenkins Jill Jennings Artelor Johnson Elbert Johnson Violet Johnson Melvln Jones Lorry Juday Eddie Julian Pom Kaluza Chuck Kammeyer Rodger Keener Ruthann Keesler Danny Keir Sam Kelsey Floyd Kemp Rick Kempf Dennis Kiess James Kimbley Amerida Krmmel Joel Kimmel Ella King Henry King Freddie Kinnie Patricio Kirtz Bill Klinger 42 dart toss. I want to see the talent show. Arlene Koczer Daniel Krudop Larry Kuhn Florena Kyles Dennie Leach Richard Lee Jerry Lehman James Lewis Maris Linn Chester Littlejohn Mary Ann Livergood Jack Lock Janet Lock Ruth Lock Jim Long Joyce Long Anne Lubomirski Dan Lugwig Mike Lykins Paul Lynch Royford Lyons Sharon Mopes Joyce Marquart Keith Marqiuss Arnold Martin Jon Mason Dol Mothais Naomi Matter Carol McBride Dorothy McClendon Bill McCrocken Connie McCutcheon Patricia McHaney Steve McMaster Ellis Micheaux Clara Middleton Cheri Miller Max Miller Sandra Miller Kenneth Millette Donald Milton James Milton 43 Boy, oh boy, was that Carnival great! I can ' t Nancy Minnick Herb Minton Rose Marie Mollison Gloria Montel Ned Moore Carmen Morris Paul Morris Jack Murphy Mary Murphy Steve Nagy Sophie Nave Terry Neamon Luther Newby Fannie Norwood Billie Oswald Mamie Paige Dan Patterson Donna Payton Mary Payton Helen Perrey Barbara Phillips Joe Phillips Tom Platter Victoria Powers James Prine Peggy Putt Linda Roquet Roberta Rayl Jackie Reid Freeman Renche Mose Re richer Dianne Repine Carol Richardson Ronald Richardson Gerald Roberts Sandi Roberts Charles Roland Jon Roscoe Linda Runda Kandies Rust Evelyn Rutherford Gary Ryan f- - ' [ S T ' wait till next year. We made some cash, too. Beverly Sanders Willie Sanders Tom Sappenfield Judith Sorazen Bonnie Soylor Cheryl Schriver Emmet Scott Lewie Sellie Jim Shoughnessy Napoleon Shepherd Janice Showers Susan Siddoll Kartherner Sims Judy Slogle Conrcn Smith George Smith Micheol Smith Roger Smith Jim Sowders Norma Spieth Herbert Springer Richord Sprinkle Nancy Sprow Shirley Stahl Arthur Stohlhut Stan Stoley Bernice Stephens Shelio Stephens Ray Stoffer Schoree Sullivan Jean Summers Steve Sutton Jeanne Tallent Brenda Tonkersley Stan Tatlor Donna Tee I Carol Terry Bob Thomas Judy Thomas Ernestine Thompson Linda Thompson Thomas Tigges IB MSBM . J ' mt Sl . b . . tKt ■Enik. dBj Mm mk HHBk HHPw, H b. H I ■■ 1| UF IL H F k JHPw 0S 1 45 Just think, next year we will be Juniors. Larry Tipsord Brenda Trigg Mottle Turner Samuel Turner Ranny Tuttle Loren Tyndall Sam Von Horn Robert Von Ryn Jerry Voltz Calvin Wade Marilyn Wohl Sharon Walburn Mary Walker Gail Wallace Comila Worfield Louise Wotson Richard Weber Maria Webster Etta Weemes Margaret Weilder John Wenk Billie Jean Wheeler Joyce White Robert White Ronald Widmonn Chester Wiggin Minnie Williams Robert Williams Alice Wims Bonnie Winons Arthur Woods Johnny Woods Presh Wright Pam Yormon Jim Zimmerman Jerry Blaising Melbra Burget Joyce Chapman Guy Ferry Beverly Grant Alberteen Griggs Judith Grunden Ollie Harvey Donna Holland Fred Kinnie David Koehl Chuck McDowdell Mike O ' Horo Steve Pearson Joe Phillips Stanley Randolph Bill Rainey Betsie Williamson Arthur Woods Mary Young Charles Zent C5. ' W Frosh pmidant, Arthur Page; vice-president Glenard Coyce; and sec- retary, Karen Marshall; begon a completely new experience as class officers and leaders. freshman Closs advisers, Mrs. Irene Rahmer and Mr. William Stofts, are preparing to take over their four year job of helping and advising. We have a large class with great potential The Spirit of Central was on assembly for the Fresh- men in September, so that the Freshmen could learn some of the outstanding traditions of Central. The assembly was planned so that the Freshmen would know how to vote for their class officers and how to prepare for their coming events. They have done many things to make them well- informed and well-rounded Centralites. In October, the Freshmen elected an enthusiastic trio of officers. Arthur Page was elected president, Glenard Cayce was elected vice-president, and Karen Marshall was elected secretary. The officers appointed many committees to plan for the Freshman party. Everything was soon underway for the Freshman party, Snowball Sashay. At the party, games, dancing, and refreshments were enjoyed, and all the Fresh- men became better acquainted. A spiritual assembly was held at the beginning of the second semester to show the religious aspects of Central to the new Freshmen. Reverend LoSuer presented o message Anita Anderson Connie Arend David Armstrong Judilynn Asby Richard Atkinson John Boer Shirley Bailer Michael Bainbridge David Baker Paul Banks Ronald Barrett Bob Bean of inspiration to all the Freshmen, trying to give them more self-confidence. On April 29, the Freshmen presented a dance for all Centralites who wanted to attend. The dance was held to boost the acquaintance of all Centralites. The Freshmen were well represented at the Honor Ban- quet held each spring, and when Recognition Day came rolling around, many honors were earned in both scholar- ship and extra-curricular activities. The Freshmen also participated in the Battle of the Clas- sexes. They did not win any awards, but they had the ex- perience so that next year they might have that chance of winning some award. The scholarship tests given to both the Freshmen and Sophomores also gave the Freshmen a chance to see in which subjects their weakest points were. The Closs of ' 63 is now looking forward to next year when they will be sophomores. 11 W ' v •- J . JK 47 As soon as we became familiar with Central, Janet Beebe Frank Bennett Susan Benson Gerald Betley Sharon Biberstine Jimmy Bilger Gayle Billings James Bloin Roy Blauvelt Sylvia Blevins James Bohde John Bovie Cherry Brantley Charlotte Bright Norma Broddie Louise Brooks Woodie Brooks Lee Brouwer Barbara Bryant Deloris Burnett Rick Butler Robert Carey David Carney Bill Carpenter Paul Carpenter Daniel Careswell Carolyn Cafo Charles Caudill Glenard Cayce Deanna Choflin Eric Chaflin Chandra Chapmc Ronald Charlton Sharon Childers Irene Cootes Pamela Collins Hueston Cooper Bob Corson Lee Cramer Robert Cramer Henry Crittendon Fern Cromie JJ k IM f r we campaigned to elect our Freshman officers Estella Curry John Curry Barbara Davis Charles Davis Margaret Davis Bonnie Deems Margie Dennis Linda Dever Linda DeWitt Rita Dickerson Darlene Diggett Johnny Dixie Brad Durnell Patricio Dykes Ray Eilenburg Barbara Elliott Eva Espado Penny Folk Marjorie Felger Nonie Fikes William Files Eddie Fischer Oren Fitzwater Eddie Flowers Elliot Flowers Jane Fogelson Bob Ford Mike Fredrick Pam Fritz Sharon Fritz Lorry Gobreoth {.-xi Alberta Collets Louis Ganaway Carole Garard Tom Garrison Bernice Gary Danny Goter Silas Gatewood Mae Gause Gory Gemmer Dennis Getz Melvin Gick We ' ve got a lotto shout about; Dillie ' s guys Phil Gilbert Phyliss Gilbert Marsha Goheen John Gordon James Graham Lynn Grohovac Phyllis Greer Judy Grogg Charles Grossmar Kenny Guenin Mary Beth Haine Gloria Hairston Marthojane Hake Rita Hall David Honic Brendo Hardiek Sharon Hardy Shirley Harris Tyrone Harris Francine Harvey Archie Hatch Moyola Hawkins Ulysses Hawkins Raymond Heredia Gerry Hey Mike Hey Paul Hibler Dora Hicks Eddie Hill Leroy Hill Ovetta Hill Micheal Himes Mike Histed Carolyn Hogue Frank Houchin Bob Houser Robert Hubbert Donold Hubbard Thomos Hudson Sharon Hughes Karno Hunt Sondra Hutchisso won the Freshman basketball tournament again. Walt Hyndman Phyllis Imbody Tom Irvin Cawdace Jacks( Steve Jacobs Robert James Micheal Jenkins Anita Jennings Karen Jensen Alice Johnson Carol Johnson Cheryl Johnson Julia Johnson Rosebud Johnson Shirley Johnson Vol Jane Johnson Verna Johnson Willie Johnson Mary Jones Nancy Jones Richard Jones Loren Judoy Sharon Kommeyer David Konczuzewski Norman Keller Sharon Kendricks Peggy Kiess Richard Kimbrel Mike King Robert King Jean Kintz Robert Kirchgassner Joyce Kirtz Susan Koehler Dorothy Lapsley Fredelle Lawson Derald Lehman Steve Lehman Judy Lemons Nathaniel Lindsey Sandra Littlejohn Henrietta Love 51 Vocal and instrumental groups entertained at Mary Lyman Tony Mabee Eugene Mable Judith MacAskill Sam Macon Dorothy Manning Karen Marshall Freddie Martin Jim Matson Phyllis Mays Michelle McCall Larry McCombs Dan McCoskey Juanita McCracken Susan McCray Jock McCullough Robert McCollough Barbara McKinney Robert Mead Melbra Melchi Debris Miller Lorry Milton Kate Minor Koy Mohdien Curtis Molton Cloretta Moore Roosevelt Moore Steve More Barbara Morgan Margaret Morris Gary Muncie Alferd Myatt David Myers Harry Myers Wilma Newborn Louis Nicole Donna Norman Norma Osborne Mike Osmun Donna Osterman Russell Overby Arthur Page 52 the annual and highly successful Frosh party. Loretle Page Pat Patrick Someul Pearson Jim Peniston Valery Perepelkin Larry Perkins Collie Perry Rosetta Perry Josephine Petrie Alice Phillips David Phillips Poulette Phillips Steve Piepenbrink Vernon Pilling Wilbur Pinkston Ron Potter Barbara Powers Joyce Pov ers Sharon Povv-ers Janet Price Karen Prine Shirley Prosser Annette Prudhom Raymond Ramos Rosalee Ramos Rose Mary Rancefer Milton Randolph Tom Rash Barbara Reed Jane Reid Bernestine Reynolds Ernestine Rice Mildred Roberts Charles Rodgers Froncine Rogers Joann Rogers Emmarene Rotley Laura Rowan Albert Ruch Larry Rust Sharon Ryan Elaine Somuel !? We put on great skits trying to make everyone Lue Saylor Dennie Saylor Lorraine Schneider Gloria Scheuerer Bonnie Schoppman Sallie Scott John Scudder Reba Shell Pennie Shepler Victor Shirioev Janelle Shoe Mary Sims Sandra Slaughter Archie Smith Grace Smith Lee Smith Lee Smith Parker Smith Roy Smith Fred Spade Sherman Sparks Steve Spillers Ester Spranger Richard Spranger Ray Stoley Dianno Stapleton Larry StefFen Emma Steger Gary Stephens Joyce Stephens V Marlene Stetzer Mk. 1 Howard Stevenson tfBA James Stevenson Ronnie Stiles ' F M ' ifm Janet Stasburg ■ ' Jr Joe Strickland JmL Bill Strong Ak k Sandra Swank % it Naomi Snydram J ' ,3 Judy Tankersley f?mf m. ' Janice Taylor - Gwendolyn Thomas ■ ' Jtok ivi ' ' . B laugh at the Battle of the Classexes Jimmy Thomoson Cheri Thompson Kerry Thompson Tom Thornburg Necie Thurmond Willa Moe Tubbs Vic Turner Eornestine Turner Wilhe Turner George Underwood Jock Voubel Roy Vaughn William Vinson Sandra Wagner Dorothy Walker Bonnie Wallace Bob Walworth Ellis Ward Viola Word Anna Ware Carl Washington Rose Warren Jackie Wottley Dan Welker Eddie White Mike Whitmore Thomas Whitt Franklin Williams Bill Wilson Ceroid Wilson Frank Woods Steve Woods Bette Jane Worman Bernice Wright Sandra Kay Wright David Young Howard Consler John Dixie Dick Coodpostre Jim Graham Bonnie Huth Tom Kane 55 Meet our newest, the Class of ' 64; they will Richard Kunkel Fredelle Lowson Bradley May Alfred McKinney Barbara McKii Willie Pinksto ley Darlene Ramey Herman Rencher Ruth Simpson Bill Soils Bill Sowles Judy Tankersley George Thomas Kerry Thompson Dorothy Walker Vicky Zearbough Betty Bonks Carl Bonks Addle Belcher Richard Bishop Ted Brown James Borum David Canaan Yterio Corswell Donna Chapmo Bessie Clancy Thomas Clevelo Suzette Davis Ezekol Ely Donald Easley Melissa Flory Freeman Crawford Hollin Garnett Richard Goodwin Lloyd Green Norman Crush Rosemary Guenin Eletta Horiston Lawrence Harris Idello Hicks Jerry Hill Madison Hogue encounter a busy second year as sophomores Robert Hopson Kenneth Houchin llene Hubartf Jerry Ingram Sytha Isbell George James Sharon Jobes Joe Kane Ronald Keesle Morjorie Kerr Bill McClure Margaret McCorm Cozzy Middleton Ronald Miller Ruth Mowery Joe Nelson Annette Newton Robert Parks Karen Prine Robert Rackeweg Sarah Rasor Patty Reed Stanley Reed Rita Rice Beverly Rowan Ronnie Ryan Jim Shull Diana Sides James Simmons Larry Slaughter Richard Small Marry Ann Smith Billie Ann Sprinkle Edward Storks Loisey Stevens Joy Taylor Doris Thomas Milton Townsend Vickie Vannatter Shirley Wohls Eugene Wash Bill Winsemann Lester Woods Larry Yoquelet A teacher ' s goal is to inspire. Four art students work on modern art in the art room. Creative work such Mr. Aaron Still discusses current events with his sociology class. Informal as this is common in many of Central ' s classrooms. cussion such as this is on integral part of many classes at Central. A teacher that has the ability to inspire pupils to grea goals is indeed a good teacher. That ability to inspire is greatest asset. And the courses, the courses are only as good as the teacher teaching them. Teachers hove heavy re- sponsibility. This is another facet of Bengie — the scholastic side. Central has power here,- and Bengie is mighty. The courses are good, for they are carefully watched, in order that books be kept up to dote. And there are some magnificent pedagogues. They ' re ex- perienced and know their subject. They ' ve given of themselves for the students. They love to teach, to mold young minds. Yes, Bengie, the course is hard or it is easy. 59 Mr. Spuller is a true Centralite. Among his other duties he attends many of Centrol ' s dances, boll gomes, banquets, and concerts. He enjoys the activities of the pupils and joins the fun. He may be found at Central almost anytime, day or night, at work for his school. Paul Spuller and crew make our school tops. Centralites take great pride in their principal. Mr. Paul Spuller has always enjoyed working for the good of the student and the betterment of Central. The optimism and trust he has always placed in Central ' s students has done much to foster school spirit and happy public relations. His days are always busy. He prepares and administers the budget. He supervises the faculty, the schedule, the curriculum, and the guidance program. Mr. Spuller ' s prob- lems are the problems of students. He is truly the friend of the student and teacher alike. His keen sense of humor brightens life for all, and his conscientious attitude toward school problems wins everyones ' respect. Superintendent Aaron T. Lindley has headed the Fort Wayne community schools for eight years. This alone speaks for his abilities. He has supervised and witnessed a tremendous growth as well as a continued improvement. Mrs. Winifred Ormerod is a name Centralites associate with friendliness and pleasantness because of her patience as school treasurer. The oflfice secretaries, Mrs. Betty Beerbower and Mrs. Mildred Keuneke, are referred to as Betty and Mick because they move about so quickly that one doesn ' t have time to hail them by their full names. They maintain the clerical part of the office. Mr. Lindley is a genial man who is much in earnest about boosting and building the school system of Fort V ayne. From his office across the street, he views with pride Central ' s many accomplishments. He is con- sidered a definite part of Central. Working on one of the thankless jobs, but so graciously done, are Mrs- Betty Beerbower and Mrs. Mildred Keuneke, office secretaries. 60 Mr. Virts is a firm believer in the saying, Smile and the world smiles with you, which he ex- emplifies in all his mannerisms. Miss Meribah Ingham, Central ' s Dean of Girls, has spent many fruitful years here as advisor and friend. Miss Mildred Brigham, Guidance Director, is one of the busiest persons at Central. She not only teaches French, but also, in the guidance office, she checks credits, mokes programs, and helps the students plan their futures. Mrs. Mary Watson, attendance clerk, untangles oil the mysteries that arise when deciding who was where at what time. Mr. Edward Schlecht is a name stu- dents associate with pleasant- ness because of his patience and understanding as athletic direc- tor. Mr. Schlecht ' s work in the athletic department has been valuable during this post year. Need counseling? Mr. William Watson understands teenagers. Many matters of routine and special interest go to his office. Mr. Watson offers wise counsel- ing about such things os pro- grams and professions. Mrs. Winifred Ormerod, school treasurer, goes over some of her work, which is so vital to the administration of Central High School. Willingness to serve describes them best. No personal problem or college problem is too large or too small to get attention from an experienced adult at Central. Centralites are extremely fortunate in being able to bring problems to patient and understanding teachers and guid- ance and counseling directors. Students are grateful for their assistance, and counselors in return are pleased to know that students respect their opinions and judgement. Personal problems, however, are not the only problems they help solve. Miss Mildred Brigham, head of the guidance department, is ready to assist with credits, programs, college choices, or anything else that applies to school and its com- plexities. Dean of Girls, Miss Meribah Ingham, gives her helpful criticism, as well as deserving praise, to the girls of Central. Mr. Ralph O. Virts, Dean of Boys, assists in many problems concerning school and outside activities. Going to the deans is not an occasion of trial or trouble. It is instead, on occa- sion of encouragement and fine relationship between the teachers and students of Central. Miss Emma Adams mokes many programs and aids students in improving their schedules. Mr. William Watson counsels those who need guidance in regard to attendance. Yes, Centralites need never lack guidance and will not, for Central ' s faculty intend to do all they can to help direct Central students into suitable fields. 61 A hearty service crew keeps school shining. Serving Central without thought of recognition, janitors, cooks, and cafeteria help work long hours each day to keep Central running smoothly. Each morning, long before most students arrive at school the custodial staff is busy making the building as clean and comfortable as possible. They are always on hand throughout the day to meet any emergency which might arise, and they often must stay late at night, to clean up after school functions. Many students have found themselves being thankful that the janitors are around when they get locked out of a room, or are in need of a helping hand. Early in the day the kitchen staff begins to prepare a well planned lunch to keep Centralites healthy. The odor of delicious food reveals to the students that the cooks are busy at work. Ten friendly cooks are ready, willing, and able to serve Centralites their noon meal. The cafeteria aids Central by providing whole- some meals at reasonable prices for students and teachers. An up-to-date kitchen, a spacious dining hall, and varied menus ore cafeteria features. Miss Hildegard Schoenemann prept the luncii line. Miss Schoenemann cooks in Central ' s cafeteria. ; to take more food out to just one of the ten friendly LEFT: Central ' s able cooks include Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Myers, Miss Schoenemann, Mrs. Horkless, Mrs. Dolzell, Mrs. Meshberger, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Myers. BELOW LEFT: Taking time off from a busy day ' s work are Mr. William Shane, Mr. Woody Woodward, Mr. Marion Eisomon, and Mr. George Reardon. BELOW RIGHT: Preparing for another day at Central ore Miss Gerol- dine Fisher, Mr. Chester Sample, Mr. Raymond Meshberger, head cus- todian, Mr. Frank Carroll, ond Mr. Arthur Plott. EMMA ADAMS Phys. Ed. and Health Director of Freshman Progrom. University of Illinois, B.S.; Indi- ana University, M.S. Worked at University of Colorado as a guidance counselor. Likes bridge and traveling. RICHARD BEAR Orientation Huntington College, B.S.; Ball State Teachers ' College, M.A.; University of Colorado. Enjoys reading books. GEORGE TRICOLAS Social Studies Orientation. Doodlebugs. Junior Class sponsor. Loras College; Manchester College, A.B.; Graduate work, I. U. His special interests ore music, reading, and bowling. WILLIAM WATSON Student Counselor Orientation. Marietta College, A.B.; Ohio University, Graduate work. Likes newspaper writing and makeup, and coring for his home ond lawn. College-type system gives aid to Frosh. As Seniors directed them to the elevator and Juniors sold them tickets to the swimming pool, Freshmen over- came such handicaps and came out of that small vv ' orld of their own and came into an even newer course with foreign languages and eagerly joined activities open to freshmen. Although their curriculum still seems strange to many upperclassmen, the new Frosh mastered their course, taking orientation, shop, home ec, and music, along with other specified courses available to x, y, and z lanes. The program attempted to show each student his interests and abilities so that a more specialized course could be chosen by the individual. It works like this, expla Learning how to vote is a i Mr. Dille to Sue McCray and David Meyers, luable training given in freshman orientation. Mr. vVotson, guidance counselor, helps Ruth Simpson with an assignment in her freshman orientation class. Joe Hone, Patty Patrick, Willi discuss orientation topics as and listens. Turner, and Mr. Bear irry McCombs watches Mr. Tricolas discusses the qualities of a leader and the experience needed to Frank Williams in orientation. In science we study Ma Nature ' s wonders, I don ' t care if it ' s been dead a hundred years! I won ' t touch it! I think this gas we ' re mixing is poison . . . Hey, fella, you ' re supposed to be weighing the brass cylinder, not your thumbs! Comments such as these can mean only one thing, some of Central ' s science students are busily gathering experi- mental facts and figures. Sputnik and Mutnik were Russia ' s bids for the tech- nological superiority which the United States has long en- joyed. To help answer this challenge, Central ' s science pro- gram offers the kind and number of courses that science students need. Central offers general science, biology, physical geography, physics, and chemistry. Science is the activity whereby man gains understanding and control of nature. A tremendous amount of responsi- bility is placed upon those who hove control of the fan- tastic power recently developed. They can use it for man ' s progress and advancement in the world or for his destruc- tion and ruin. That is why it is so important that there be scientists with high Christian principals and ideals. New discoveries must be used for the good of mankind or they will not be serving the purposes for which they were in- tended. In science, the student is encouraged to question the characteristics of nature, universal laws, and the past meth- ods of exploring the unknown. Through keen observation and careful thought. Central students learn of the wonders of God ' s creation. WARREN EVISTON General Science Football and track coach. Pur due University B.S. in Physica Education. Enjoys athletics of ol kinds. Special interests are farm ing ond Hereford beef cattle. DAVID GRIGGS Biology Booster Club. Indiana University B.S. and M.A. Chief Naturalist of Indiana Sfote Porks. Likes hiking, nature photography, philosoph- icol or nature history, and read- RICHARD HORSTMEYER Physics and Chemistry Student Council, Rifle Club, and Phy-Chem Club. Indiana Univer sity B.S. and M.S. Special inter ests center around his family. RICHARD L. LEVY General Science Rifle Club ond Rocket Club. Ball Stote Teochers College B.S. Special interests ore wild flower collection, reoding and studying in the field of science, and music. V. ' ilh ou :, c ' iJ. ' .: ci: ' j dj,- and broken lest tu offers Gary Ryan, Jim Neer, and Morgaret Conro e next, chemistry facts and ideas. IVA SPANGLER Biology Biology Club. Ball State Teach- ers College B.S.; University of Michigan M.A.; University of Wis- consin Ph.M. Likes traveling, Ash- ing, photography, and natural science. WILLIAM STOTTS General Science Freshman Class Sponsor. Purdue University B.S. and M.S.; Indiana University Graduate Work. En- joys ony type of outdoor activity and working with natural science. Science helps build a strong America, os the poster shows for the discussion between Bernestine Reynolds and Mr. Stotts. Joyce Morquart and Judy Slagle observe leaf pat- terns that they will use for a leaf collection in their study of biology. Where is it? asks Joe Strickland of Er„te Bryie. A knowledge of principal world cities is important in physical geography. Collecting, diagraming, dissecting ... all a port of biology, ffere, through keen observation. Central students learn of the wonders of God ' s creation. LEFT ABOVE: Victoria Powers and Ricky Kempf learn of structures on a prepared microscope slide in a biology dem- onstration by Mr. David Griggs. LEFT BELOW: Go ahead, touch it, the frog won ' t bite! ex- claims Mr. Stotts to Steve Jacobs, Janet Price, and David Young at a general science terrarium. J. LEONARD DAVIS English Ball State Teachers College, A.B.; University of Chicago, M.A.; graduate work at North- western University and Yale University. Enjoys writing, read- ing, woodworking. CATHERINE JACKSON English F.T.A. Boll State Teachers Col- lege, A.B.; Columbia University, M.A. Likes bridge, golf, and literature. Enjoys working with Future Teachers of America. rrr 3 9 10 51617 !22324 1930 31 TOP: Two of the most necessary tools in mastering the English language are spelling and usage. Here Chandro Chopman, Melbo Melchi, and Anna Wore make good use of it. BOTTOM: A knowledge of correct spelling is vital to the understanding of the English longuage. Spelling is studied by Corolyn Conrad, Linda Roquet, John Ar- nold, Judy Mines, and Larry Kuhns, with the help of Mrs. Helen Lee. HELEN LEE English Dromotics. University of Toledo, A.B.; Northwestern University, M.A. in Theater Arts. Special Interests ore home, family, en- tertaining, traveling, reading, roses, and gardening. PATRICIA MARTONE English Y-Teens. Butler University, A.B. in Liberal Arts; Boll State Teachers College, and Saint Francis College. Two pre-school sons occupy most of her non- teaching time. JAMES McFADDEN Speech and English Notional Forensic League. Man- chester College, A.B.,- Indiana University, M.A.; Northwestern University. Interests ore fishing, reading, and Commander in U.S. Naval Reserve. IRENE RAHMER English Freshman Closs sponsor. Boll State Teachers College, Man- chester, A.B.; Columbia Univer- sity, A.M. Likes crocheting, bak- ing, good literature, classicol music, gardening, and teaching TOP: Our Town was enacted by Linda Gaskill, Willie Hightire, Bill Koch, William Abernathy, Georgia Haywood, and Dave Gebert in Mrs. Rahmer ' s English class. BOTTOM: Examining an interesting book display are Sue Miller, Barry Jenkins, and John Brown. Mr. Jerry Woodrlng brings out the importance of jc students learn the essentials and importance of effecti nalism to one of his English classes. Here, writing through the printed page. To enjoy the art of living, one must appreciate English. Someone has said, If you don ' t enjoy English you don ' t enjoy living. English ofFers the privilege of seeing one ' s cultural heritage in perspective. Thinking of past English classes reminds Centrolites of discussions, reading ploys and poetry in class, and many other activities. Also in English, students learn not only to read but also to analyze and understand what they read, to write and spell, and to increase their vocabulary. English not only pertains to literature, spelling, and grammar, but also to a better understanding of people, places, and opinions. English is many things, speaking, writing, reading, understanding great writers, and grasping philosophy of good living. It gives one an opportunity to meet great writers and to study their words of wisdom, words which blazed the trail of our civilization. CONSTANCE STANDISH ENID STORLEE English English Junior Class sponsor. Ball State Indiana University, B.S,; Purdue, Teachers College, B.S. Likes Indiana Tech. Enjoys reading, drama. Classical music, and bridge, working on American good literature. Enjoys working Association of University V omen, with the Junior Class, their offi- and working with her sophomore cers, and their projects. English classes. DOROTHY VALLANCE Librarian Central Service Club. Library Service Club. Ball State, A.B.; Graduate work, Indiana Univer- sity. Enjoys reading, fishing, traveling, outdoor life, music and books. JERRY WOODRING English, Journalism Spotlight, Caldron ond Press Club. Ball State Teachers Col- lege, B.S., and Graduate Work. Enjoys working with young peo- ple and with journalism, printing, and photogrophy. 1. Understanding grammar is a necessity in Central ' s English courses. Mrs. Storlee discusses the use of grammar in oral expression with Judy Sora- zen, Pam Kaluzo, and Bonnie Booker, Larry Rust develops an appreciation for good literature as he goes over o weekly quiz with Mrs. Martone. Literature is just one phase of Central ' s English courses. We offer many well-rounded English courses. The term English is broad and confusing because it includes so many phases of instruction. English really means grammar, composition, oral expression, forms of so- cial usage, and other lessons in how to convey one per- son ' s thoughts to another. Central ' s English Department places much emphasis on learning the English language. Therefore, well-rounded English courses are offered to the student throughout his high school career. English instruction at Central provides a broad background in the elements of self-expression and appreciation of good literature. Students learn the es- sentials of effective writing, besides the pleasures of read- ing poetry, drama, and short stories. I have no words; my voice is my sword . . . exclaims Bob Tilker as he participates in Shakespeare ' s Macbeth, presented by the 5x English classes for other English classes. Understanding great writers is another port of Central ' s English instruc- tion. David Hanic, Larry McCombs, and Necie Thurmond examine a bul- letin board mode in connection with their literature book. Culture is studied through languages. The world is shrinking more and more, and foreign languages are becoming increasingly important. Central ' s foreign languages include French, Latin, and Spanish. Maybe someday when the universe begins to shrink, Martian will be added to the list. Centralites realize that the knowledge of foreign lan- guages is important, not only to globe and space travelers, but also to those who plan to go to college. Nearly all colleges require at least two years of a for- eign language. The study of a foreign language develops persever- ence, exactness, and other valuable mental habits. It also is the means of obtaining unity between countries and nations. If we understand the culture of others and their way of life, we will be more capable of understanding their principles and ideals. JOHN BAUGHMAN Spanish, Englisli Spanish Club, Indiana Univer- sitY, A.B.; University of Wiscon- sin, A.M.; graduate work at Purdue University and Ball State Teachers College. Enjoys art, athletics, and family. VERA BAUMGARTNER Latin, English Wheaton College (Illinois), B.A.; Indiana University, M.A. Special interests are playing the organ at Saint Luke ' s Lutheran Church, reading, music, and other re- ligious activities. MILDRED BRIGHAM French Guidance Director, Oberlin A.B.; Middlebury French School, M.A.; Columbia University, A.M. Likes gardening, music, and lit- erature. Enjoys counseling with Central ' s students. rece that : Amo, amas, amat, and so it goes In Latin. Arthur Page and Patty ick check with Miss Boumgortner on a daily assignment of verb forms in 1 I. MIDDLE: Oh, for the patience of a language teacher! Ron Krauskopf ives help from Miss Brigham on a French assignment. Centralites realize knowledge of a foreign language is necessary for entrance in nearly colleges. BOTTOM: Agricolae boni sunt, or, The farmers are good. Long, John Arnold, Pot McCarthy, and Jim Hullinger discover that study of foreign language develops perseverence and exactness in daily ts which moke for better living. 69 Problem exploring in geometry ore Ned Moors, Sandra Miller, and Fern Williams, in Mr. Rowe ' s first semester class. Bruce Marquart and Pia Roudsep find trigonometry to be fun, as Ron Moser and Hal Hull work trig chal- lengers at the blackboard. Corresponding ports of congruent poly- gons are equal, explains Miss Plumanns to one of her geometry classes. t I LOUIS CRANEY Mathematics Indiana University, M.S.; Colum- bia University. Hobbies are working with boys and girls and special interests include travel- ing, reading, and working mathematical problems. ROBERT DORNTE Mathematics Senior Class sponsor. Purdue University, B.S. in Physical Education and Mathematics; Indiana University, M.S. in Edu- cation. Special interests include refereeing basketball and foot- ball gomes. FRED L GEYER, JR. Mathematics Locker Service. Huntington Col- lege, B.S.; Boll State Teachers College, M.A.; Purdue Univer- sity, Tulone University, and In- diana University Extension. Special interests are firearms and woodworking. LEONA PLUMANNS Mathemotics Geometry, Algebro, and Statistics. Mathemotics Club. Mount Saint Joseph, B.A. Indiana University, M.S. Purdue University. Likes good music and enjoys reading. V = Iwh or volume equals length times width time height, os explained by Lorry Perkins to Sharon Kommeyer, Rose Johnson, and Woody Brooks in a freshman algebra doss. It works like this, explains Gary Gemmer to Gerry Hey, Sharon Hughes, and Cletus Edmonds. Mathematics provides valuable training in solving problems through logical thought. ' P Preparation for a useful life is attained through Math The field of mathematics is said to be the base of all science. This point is logical because, looking back, it can be remembered that arithmetic begins in the very early grades and then continues up through high school with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. The value of mathematics is a topic that can ' t be argued. Mathematics is sometimes called God ' s plan of the universe. It is necessary for the housewife in the home, the business man in the office, and the scientist in the laboratory. First year math is of use in everyday life. Algebra and geome- try ore required subjects to enter rjiany colleges. Trigonometry and higher forms of algebra and geometry are useful for students who plan to enter a technical field. Mathematics provides valuable training in solving problems through logical thought, besides opening wide the doors of scientific advancement. With mathematics, students begin their preparation for careers in medicine, engineering, and science. Mathematics ' greatest value, however, is the training the mind receives from its study. DOROTHY RIDGE WAY Math Algebra, Trigonometry, General Mathematics. Math Club. Indi- ana University, A.B.; University of Michigan, M.A. Enjoys read- ing, solving mathematical prob- lems, and working with students. RUSSELL ROWE Math General Mathematics, Geome- try. Manchester, B.S.; Columbia University, B.S.; Columbia Uni- versity, M.A. Locker Service. Likes fishing. Enjoys helping stu- dents get a better understand- ing of mathematics. The use of the compass Dorothy Lopsley watch Mr moth problems. ; important. Sherida Talbert, Barbara McKinney, and Dornte demonstrate the uses of a compass in solving Taney explains a general math problem to a freshman class in first year Such a basic knowledge of moth is necessory for all students. EDWARD SCHLECHT Mathematics Director of Athletics. Man- chester College, A.M.; Columbia University, M.A. Likes hunting, fishing, swimming, and sport. Enjoys working in Central ' s many sports activities. In Social Science we study world problems. Everything from prehistoric man to the American Ex- plorer was studied and analyzed by social science students. Central ' s social studies include United States his- tory, world history, sociology, government, economics, Indiana history, and freshman orientation. The past is prologue. Knowledge of the past leads to a better understanding of the present; applications of his- tory ' s teachings guide our future as citizens. History is in the making and it is a must to know where we have been, to know where we are going. In the Social Studies Department, a student forms ideas and opinions about our present economic, political, and social problems so that he can become a future leader in our country. Students are made aware of the everyday problems in modern life. In these studies we learn of the full significance of freedom and we realize that this free- dom must be preserved. ABOVE LEFT: New or old, the city still remains, exclaims Bill Koch to John Kohlmeier and Steve Hanic in Mr. Richards ' United States History class. ABOVE RIGHT: I never heard of this place before, exclaims Pete Hogon to Charles Goodwin as he examines the world globe. See, this is how you do it, explains Robert Eltzroth. Through films, the social studies department is able to teoch more effectively. LEFT: Applicotions of history ' s teachings guide our future as citizens. A reading in U. S. History is given by Gloria Stovoll to her fel- Socioi science cannot be beaten for learn- ing today ' s news. Elections for the city of Fort Woyne moke on interesting discussion for a history class. Mike Feldner, Olo Page, Eurnice Dodds, and Lorenzo Durham watch and listen as Steve DeWitt tells of the can- didates for ofRce. ROBERT DILLE Social Science Orientation and U.S. history. Football and basketball coach. Lettermon ' s Club. Valparaiso University, B.S. Enjoys fishing, swimming, skiing, boots, and motors. As a sideline, he works OS on electrician. CLIFFORD RICHARDS Social Science United States History, Govern- ment. Anthony Wayne Club. Indiana University, A.B.; Univer- sity of Wisconsin, M.A. Enjoys reading history and good liter- ature, and traveling, historical locations. DARWIN KELLY History University of Iowa, M.A.; Indi- ana University, Ph.D. in Eco- nomics and History. Enjoys writing, religion, outdoor recre- ation, family projects, con- struction, forestry, gardening, politics, and music. MARGARET SCHEUMANN Social Studies United State History, Govern ment. Cheerleaders. Westen College, B.A.; University of Wis consin, M.A. Likes to read gooc literature and listening to musi ' for relaxation. VERA PENCE Social Sciences Economics and Sociology. Sen- ior Class sponsor. Eorlham Col- lege, University of Chicago, Ph.B.; University of Michigan, M.A. Likes golf, reading, good music, and bridge. AARON STILL Social Studies, Sociology World and U.S. History. Indiana University, B.S., M.S. Likes golf and singing. Enjoys reading his- torical literature and studying sociology and world history. Ken Gilbert discusses graphs nomics class. These students nancial business as adults. connection with incomes, with his eco- find economics necessary in future fi- Who will win? Ruth Sprinkle and David Kohlmeier c ing elections in United States history class, one of the items this past year. re discussing the corn- many important news ROBERT DELLINGER Business and Bus. Law University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Indiana University, M.B.A.; Uni- versity of Colorado, University of Notre Dame. Counselor for International College. GEORGIA HEAL Business Shorthand, typing and clerical practice. F.B.L.A. Indiana Uni- versity, B.S. and M.S. Gregg College. Likes reading good books, sewing, cooking, television, and basketball games. LELAND JOHNSON Bookkeeping Indiana University, B.S. Univer- sity of Chicago. Special inter- ests are golf, photography, reading, working around the house, and traveling, if 1 have the money. MRIE LEBAMOFF SPAHIEV Business Business Law, Consumer Educa- tion, Sales, Junior Business. In- diana University, B.S. In Business and M.S. in Education. Special interests are bridge, col- lecting charms, and music. Remembering business laws is an Important part of a business ca- reer. As Mr. Dellinger explains to Carol Houser, the rest of the class watches. Pot Bell finds that a quick mind, agile fingers, and a desire for accomplishment are necessary for efficiency on the keyboard. Business education is vital in many careers. Though business needs executives and management, equally important to the survival of the efficient office are its secretaries and office workers. Central ' s able business teachers believe these subjects to be important. And important they are, too. Without these business essentials a commercial nation, such as United States is, couldn ' t possibly function efficiently. Knovvledge of keyboard techniques is fundamental for careers in the stenographic field. Graduates, turning from the role of student to wage earner, find that business education is helpful and often vital in the securing of a desirable position. Armed with this knowledge. Central students are prepared for progress, confident of their abilities, and eager for success. A quick, informed mind; agile finger; desire for accomplishments — all are factors in business efficiency. i Joyce White, Maria Webster, Sharon Wolburn, and Jeanne Tallent work on their bookkeeping assignment. These girls realize that such training will be vital to them as housewives. HAROLD WINDMILLER Business Clerical Practice and Typewrit- ing. Ball State, A.B.; Indiana Uni- versity, M.A. Enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, skiing, forming, and outdoor life. Up and down, loop and around, we go! So it goes in shorthand where Miss Heal dictates to hopeful sec- retaries of tomorrow ' s business world. Central ' s busi- ness teachers consider these subjects important. With- out such business essentials, a commercial nation, such OS the United States, couldn ' t function efficiently. FAR LEFT: Here students work on one of the most popular courses Central offers — typing. NEAR LEFT: Karen Walworth and Jim Benson type to increase their word per minute record and do their doily lesson in Miss Georgia Heel ' s typing class. In typing, students learn thot keyboard techniques ore funda- mental in the stenographic field. FAR LEFT: As Mr. Windmiller explains the errors in Rosalie Seiders ' typing, it enables her to realize that the knowl- edge of typing is vital in securing a desirable position in the business world. NEAR LEFT: Realizing that a knowledge of business will be profitable in their future careers, Peggy Putt, Sandra Guenin, Norma Speith, and Donna Koyton work on one of their daily assignments in bookkeeping. ' Be careful with that pin! excloims Rosia Jefferson to Josephine Martin vhile they are fitting o jacket. Dorothy Guy works in the background. Alice Johnson, Dorothy Rampsley, and Dorothy Walker find that sewing is just another part of the valuable training given in Central ' s Home Eco- nomics Department. Cutting, sewing, stitching, mending — just another phase of future homemak- ing being discovered by Sarah Moore, Dorothy Guy, Theresa Williams, Fran- ces Stevens and Elsie Williams in Mrs. Chester ' s Home Economics class. NEAR RIGHT: The Home Ec Department contributes to society a more responsible homemaker. Here Mrs. Chester helps Annie Grant and Gloria Calland in making a skirt. Girls learn all aspects of future homemoking. FAR RIGHT: Central is proud of its home economics classes. Girls are taught all aspects of modern home- making. Mrs. Souerwein works with Elaine Samuel, Phyllis Mays, Estella Curry, and Jonelle Shoe. Home Ec represents the practical side. Odors of gingerbread and french fried onions tantalized all who have walked past Central ' s Home Economics Department, How to live at home is always in consideration and the school helps meet this problem. Since many of the girls will spend most of their lives in the home, part of the hour was spent in homemaking. Experiences in gracious living were part of these lessons, too. Pins and needles, pots and pans, budgets and wedding rings — these are symbolic of the Home Economics Department. Central is proud of its classes in home ec. Girls learn all the aspects of modern homemaking. This department contributes to society a healthier, happier, and more re- sponsible individual. Pins and needles, pots and pans, budgets and wedding rings are not only symbolic of the home ec department but also provide material for skits in family relations, being compared by one of Miss Keegon ' s Home Econom- ics classes. EDNA CHESTER English and Home Economics Marching Tigerettes co-sponsor. Purdue University, B.S.; Indiono University and Purdue University for graduate work. Special in- terests are foods, roses, books, languages and traveling. HELEN KEEGAN Heme Economics University of Chicago, Ph.B.; Columbia University, M.A. Likes to read, travel, try out new recipes, and enjoys working in Home Economics Department. DORIS SAUERWEIN Ho Dking Sophomore Class sponsor. Y-Teens. Ball State, B.S.; Pur- due, M.S. Enjoys fishing and cooking for her husband. Likes to make exotic food dishes. Pins and needles, a definite sign of home ec classes, play a big part as Mrs. Chester adjusts a sheath dress on Mary Blair. LEFT: Stand straight, ex- claims Dorothy Walker to Cheryl Johnson as they make a wool skirt. Suzie Benson works in the back- ground on her skirt. LEE BUSHONG GORDON FATZINGER Language of Industry Industrial Arts Boll State Teachers College, Drafting. Ball State Teachers B.S.; Purdue University, M.S.; College, B.S.; graduate work at Indiana University, Columbia Purdue University. Enjoys pho- g, crafts, and sports, and University. Special interests tie togrophy, traveling and likes ijoys teaching Central ' s boys in with his work and ore cor- working with his students in inerol shop. pentry and traveling. drafting classes. DWIGHT ALVIS General Shop South East Missouri State, B.S. E.D.; Illinois Western State Likes oil and water color paint Mr. Alvis gives Archie Smith and Gary Muncie in- structions for using the wood sew correctly and accurately in their freshman shop class. FAR LEFT: A course in me- chanical drawing. Language of Industry, is required of all freshman boys. Here Mr. Bushong explains o drawing assignment to Richard Jones, Dove Hanic, Eddie Fischer, and Robert Corson. NEAR LEFT: Shop gives specific training for employ- ment in trodes, industry and business. Mike Bennet ex- ploins to Joe Pratt, Bill Cook and Fred Ingram how to trace with core and caution in drafting class. FAR LEFT: Let the wood pull itself. Keep your hands away, and so it goes as Mr. Alvis demonstrates the operation and manipulation of a bond sow. General shop is o valuable course for freshman boys. NEAR LEFT: Roosevelt Moore, Philip Gilbert, Robert Mead work on a mechanical draw- ing assignment in their Lan- guage of Industry class. Our noted Industrial shops feature drafting and auto. Industrial Arts builds toward more effective utilization and appreciation of tfie materials, processes, services, and products of business and industry. Central courses in Industrial Arts ore auto mechanics, drafting, electricity, macfiine shop, welding, and wood working. They are carefully supervised whereby pupils may gain knowledge to wisely choose a future vocation. Through the various shops, such as wood, machine, and auto, a student receives a valuable supply of instructions and information which enables him to hold the more specialized jobs offered by various factories in Fort Wayne and elsewhere. Vocational Education is for pupils who have definitely chosen their voca- tions, and their training must go beyond Industrial Arts. This course gives specific training for employment in trades, industry, and business. Vocational Education develops definite habits, skills, and information so that the student will be able to enter his chosen vocation with reasonable assurance of ad- vancement. Central boys are indeed fortunate in these classes. Mike Stookey and Bob Tapp run off a blueprint the drafting room for their assignment. Push this lever ov Lock to A! Jones here and put this clomp on the end of it, explains Lorry id Dan Patterson in Central ' s well-equipped machine shop. BASIL SHAKLEFORD Machine Shop Indiana State Normal, B.S. Likes fishing, hunting, and farming. Enjoys working with industrial equipment and teach- ing boys who are in shop. MARVIN TODD Industrial Arts Mechanical and Architectural Drafting. Indiana State Teach- ers College, B.S. and M.S. He enjoys playing golf; likes reading and good music. KENNETH W. YAGER Welding and Electricity Hi-Fi. Bradley University, B.S. Enjoys hunting and fishing, working with electrical equip- ment olong with the students who need his advice on in- dustrial matters. 79 PAUL DAILEY Industrial Arts Bench and Wood Shop. Brad- ley University, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S. Especially en- joys the time he spends working on historical events of all kinds. CLIFFORD O ' BRIEN Auto Mechanics Indiana University, B.S. and M.S. Likes hunting, fishing, sport, and gardening. He also enjoys working with industrial minded boys in auto mechanics. GEORGE SURBER Auto Indiana State, B.S.; Manchester College, M.S.; Indiana. Likes woodwork, fishing, hunting, and working in auto mechanics. Enjoys his home and family life. BERTRAM WELBAUM Industrial Arts Cabinet and Pattern making. Indiana State, B.S.; graduate work with Purdue. Enjoys de- veloping new projects in his field of work to their fullest. . . , . L .ji T J ■ ■•• • L, • 1 • J . Making necessary preparations for a class project Francis Suder, Freeman Chandler Tune-up and ignition is being explained to . ,ie. TDjuncu- .L ' machine shop are Bob Williams, Vester Trigg, and Howard Craig watch Steve Tom Braden by Mr. Surber in auto shop. , ... and Emmet Scott. Cress make on isometric drawing. Central ' s shop courses offer training for pupils who plan on work- ing in industry. Jon Roscoe and Arnold Martin carefully work on drafting projects. Industrial Art builds toward better effective utilization and appreciation of materials. Bob Stockdole and Dave Gebert use the milling machine to do a machine shop assignment. Artists? WeVe great! We have distinction Vibrant, subdued, and mellowed are adjectives describ- ing color, the essence of the Art Department. Central ' s Art Department ofifers many courses where pupils can use color to on advantage. Here students work on various creative projects, many of which take honors in art shows and contests. All forms of art and decoration are taught along with how to apply materials, technique, and the different tools of an artist. Proof of the excellent work the art students have achieved comes with the great number of awards won each year in city-wide contests. Posters for Fire Prevention Week, charity, and others have won honorable mention or even excellent prizes. Self expression through the medium of art. This might well be the goal of the Art Department as students develop abilities and create for themselves. A course in art ap- preciation lays the foundation for work with a brush, a chunk of clay, of a handful of wire. Some like the realistic approach, while others take to the abstract. LOREHA ACKER Art Co-sponsor of the Art Club. Fort Wayne Art School, Ball State Teachers College, B.S.; Columbia University, University of Cali- fornia, University of Hawaii. BLANCHE HUTTO Art Boll State Teachers College, A.B.; Ohio State University, Co- lumbia University, M.A.; Art In- stitute of Chicago. Interests are weoving and enameling. Curtis Miller, Elizabeth Rivera, and Rose Morton work on figure drawing in their art class. These students like the abstract approach rather than the realistic. RIGHT ABOVE; Central ' s Art Department can use color to on advantage. Students for themselves. Here Danny Cormono uses i cation Week poster. RIGHT BELOW: Self offers many courses where pupils discover their abilities and create n air brush on an American Edu- sxpression through the medium of ESOFTTTTB i_ 1 EDUCATION H 11. ■% ' T B II art, might well be the goal of Central ' s Art Department. Here students work on various creative projects, many of which have token honors in art shows and contests. i«A i. . , ' . Films, facts, and figures are all symbolic of Drivers Training as Sis Ar- nold explains to one of her classes before they take to the road. Class outside? Sure thing. Almost every day during the footboll season the bond practices morching on the football field under the direction of Mr. Dare. These classes round out our fine curriculum. Any student can learn to drive safely and learn all the techniques of good driving by taking drivers education. Freshmen and beginning bond are a part of the success of the band, for these beginners are the future band mem- bers. The choir also has its beginning members in the train- ing choir, out of which certain members are chosen to go on to the concert choir at the end of the semester. Pupils in the ungraded rooms may go as far as they ore able to go. Much remedial work is given in the fields of math and reading. The students attend these classes until they have reached their age level. The Speech Department has many speech meets in which they participate and receive honors. Learning the basic qualities of speech is just one advantage in taking a speech course. Keep your eyes on the ' road ' and foot on the accelerator! ore just a few rules these students have to remember when driving their Aetna Drivotrainers. Pupils in ungraded rooms may go as far as they wish or are able to go, Mr. Arnold points out a country on the world globe about which the class is studying. 82 IRWIN ARNOLD Special Vocation New York State Teachers Col- lege, Baldwin-Wallace College, L.L.B. Likes to work in his yard, play piano, and work on various creative projects. WILLIAM WETZEL Vocal Music Concert Choir; Centraloirs, Cen- troleftes. University of Louisville, B.M.E. Enjoys directing chorus outside of school. Likes working with Boy Scouts and vocal stu- dents. PAUL BIENZ Drivers Training Head Football Cooch. Tulone University, B.E., Boll State Teach- ers College, M.A. Enjoys sports of all kinds and doing things with his family. JOHN DARE Music Band and orchestra director. Modern Music Masters and co- sponsor for Marching Tigerettes. Indiana University of Music, B.M.E. Enjoys working with the instrumental students. JAMES McFADDEN Speech and English Varsity Speech and Notional Forensic League, Manchester Col- lege, A.B.; Indiana University, M.A.; Northwestern University. Interests are fishing, reading, and being Commander in U.S. Naval Reserve. In speech class Lawrence Howell points out the mechanics of speech to Kama Hunt, Helen Miller, and Juanita Wilson. Learning to express themselves more clearly and effectively, Patsie Dorton, Gerald Roberts, Kathy Krudop, and Rosalie Seiders prepare to present a declamation. The Speech Depart- ment produces prize winning students. Practicing makes perfect. These students in Mr. Wetzel ' s train- ing choir knowl After working up to advanced training, they are given the honor of going into the concert choir the next semester. 83 ROBERT ARMSTRONG LENNA ARNOLD HERB BANET J. T. McCORY Health and Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. and Drivers Tr. Health and Phys. Ed. Science Indiana University, B.S. in Physi- GAA Ball State Teachers Col- Football and Basketball Coach. Physical Geography and Health. cal Education and M.S. in Edu- lege, B.S.; Indiana University, Manchester College, B.S.; Indi- Tennis Team. Ball State Teachers cation. Enjoys water skiing, M.S., Michigan State Driving ana University, M.S. Enjoys College, B.S. in biology and sports, working with wood ma- Workshop. Enjoys bowling, fish- working on income tax forms. earth sciences. Special interests terials, and working on various ing, water skiing, and working family service, and working with ore speleology, earth science. creative projects. in the yard. travel service. and biology. WAVELAND SNIDER Health Central ' s sports activities. Man- chester College B.S.; Indiana University, M.S. Likes football, track, basketball, tennis, and working with Central ' s athletes. Mik VICTOR STECH Health Co-sponsor of Future Teachers of America. Indiana Central Col- lege, A.B.; Indiana University, A.M. Special interests are read- ing, flower gardens, and work- iWh his students. ing Here we study and practice good rules for living happier lives. In compliance with the law, health and physical education are a must in Central ' s curriculum. By a program of exercise and sports, the Physical Education Department builds muscle tone and coordination. Gym classes offer students a change from the regular classroom routine by working off excess energy, playing basketball or jump- ing rope. Through films, text books, and actual experience, girls also learn the value of good health. I got iti exclaims John Fritz to Frank Houchin, Jenkins and Mike Hayden in Phys. Ed. class. The purpose of health and safety edu- cation is to instruct youth so that they may conserve, improve, and protect their own health. It also establishes them in the habits and principals of living which will assure abundant vigor and vitality needed to pro- vide the bases for greatest possible hap- piness and service in personal, family, and community life. Health, safety, and gym classes are all very benefical subjects in any high school pupil ' s course. Learning a new dance step are Violet Johnson, e Juanita McElroy, ond Geneva Hatch in their gym The knowledge of health and safety is a very beneficial subject for any high school student. Here John Baker asks Mr. Banet about an assign- ment in health class. This is the sclera, explains Doug Deal to Sandi Roberts and Otha tiright. Health is a required subject because it will aid in our future well being. Learning a new dance step these girls ftnd that physical education points the way to better bodies and health happiness now and later. I got if, exclaims these sophomore boys in their physical education class. Phys ed helps students to live o more vigorous and well-rounded life. _ Butch Hopkins gets initiated into Anthony Wayne Club in the informal initiation typical of many of Central ' s clubs. Pushing are Doug Hughes end Pia r._ j.__ vA,.._i_._ i_ Stovali, Bobble Jean Clubs are a necessary outlet. tJ Booster Club holds its meetings in classrooms as do many of Central ' s Recreation ploys on important part in the informal meetings of most clubs, clubs. Other, less formal, get togethers ore held in members ' homes. Press Club members find basketball a good woy to precede a meeting. There are many clubs at Central. Many of them enable stu- dents to show oflf their special talents. This is gcK d. Many of them enable students to get experience as club officers. This is good. Leaders must know the meaning of responsibility. They must accept their position and be worthy of it. And some clubs are just social organizations with no definite purpose. These are good, also. They help a person without his knowing it. They take him from the realms of study, study, study to a more well-rounded program of study, study, relax. They also provide recreation for students who like to attend dances. Theirs is an important job. Clubs have their place and are necessary in the whole Ben- gie idea. Potlucks, festivals, and business kept us busy. Family potlucks, teas, Back-to-School Night, and a Foil Fes- tival kept the Central PTA busy during the year 1959-60. The general theme of the PTA program was The Pursuit of Excel- lence. The PTA officers for this year were Mrs. Robert Wal- worth, president; Mrs. W. R. Gaskill, vice president; Mrs. Rich- ard Bear, second vice president; Mrs. Charles Durnell, sec- retary; and Mr. D. H. Cloud, treasurer. Throughout the school year the Parent-Teacher Association strives to bring close relations between the home and school, that teachers and parents may cooperate intelligently. The PTA Festival was on evening of fun for all and Back-to- School Night gave parents on insight into the students ' stren- uous day. Study groups aided home and school by strength- ening their relationships. Founder ' s Day program and Dad ' s Night on January 26, with Central as host to Junior Highs on March 15 and Teacher Appreciation on May 9, added to the list of various activities of the PTA this year. The Parent-Teacher Association is an important part of to- day ' s high school. It is always on the job, working for the bet- terment of the school. The cake walk was always a busy place at the PTA Festival. Mrs. Clare Imbody gives Gregg Yager a cake which he won. The PTA potluck was a big success! Tec themselves ot this annual affair. chers, parents, students, children, and babies, alike, all enjoyed Here ' s an idea! exclaims Mrs. Robert Walworth, PTA president, to her fellow officers, Mr. David Cloud, Mr. Richard Bear, Mr. Paul Spuller, and Mrs. Charles Durnell. RIGHT: The Faculty Picnic wos a time of relaxation and enjoyment for oil who attend. Kathy Krudop, Donna Followell, Martha Thomason, and Sue Davis entertain a pleased audience at the PTA Talent Show. Mr. Armstrong and Miss Jackson visit at the PTA potluck while a future Centralite solemnly looks I ' m Movin ' On, sings Carolyn Lange, Clarence Mueller, and Nancy Pogue a the PTA Talent Show. We put Yule splendor in the office and cafe Paint, pencil, metal, clay! Central ' s Art Club certainly mokes good use of these medians. One of the most unusual and progressive clubs at Central is the ever-popular Art Club. The Art Club of Central High is proud of its school and its purpose, v hich is to beautify Central and to arouse the artistic interest of all students. The power to appreciate growth through cultivating the sense of beauty. This statement best reveals the theme and purpose of the Art Club, Central ' s organization which offers greater opportunities for delving into the formula for beauty and originality — art. To create and maintain a greater appreciation of art, is the ultimate purpose of the club. It was organized several years ago, and is at present, under the guidance of the advisers. Miss Blanche Hutto and Miss Loreta Acker. Sue Miller, Albert Ruch, and Sandra Miller take a break from working on large mural in the art room. One can be an artist in any phase of life. Mary Lou Moser and Sue Miller show their ability on the dance floor at an Art Club party. The members of the Art Club ore discussing their program for the year. The Club meets in Miss Hutto ' s room every first and third Monday after school. One of the purposes of the Art Club is to beautify Central. The Art Club has made Cen- tral a more enjoyable place to be. Decorating the cafeteria Christmas tree has long been an annual project for the club. Here Richard Sprinkle, Ron Lock, Juanita Willison, Robert Klingoster, John Davis, and Miss Beverly Shidler use their ability to foster the Christmas spent at Central by decorating the Christmas tree. Aw gee, let ' s have one more field trip soon. Life ' s great open road is a favorite haunt of Central ' s na- ture enthusiasts — the Biology Club. Biology Club was or- ganized to promote a greater interest in biology. Miss Iva Spongier is the adviser. The club meets the first Thursday of every month. These Audubons of tomorrow spend hours roaming through parks or on river banks in search of Nature ' s off- spring. Hiking is also a favorite pastime of the members. The Biology Club enables its members to gain a better un- derstanding of the out-of-doors and wildlife. These young naturalists have the opportunity to develop hobbies, cul- tivate a creative interest in nature, and collect material for research. Activities of the Biology Club aid students in per- ceiving the minute organisms that make up plant and an- imal life. Many of nature ' s secrets are revealed to the in- quiring mind. Members of the Biology Club work on notes covering some of their ex- periments. Included ore Barbara Barker, Jane France, Irmo Tyler, Dave Cloud, Mike Derrickson, ad Sue Hesser. Biology Club is in a re- building period. never goof; well . . . seldom. we The Central Rocket Society was recently established for the benefit of those Centralites interested in the subject of ballistics. The members, during the winter months, studied all the phases in the rocketry field, and applied their knowledge when they built missiles. Under strict supervision and safety rules, these rocketeers launched their ballistics during the summer months. The purpose of the club is to promote a better under- standing of the subject of rockets to the members. For some of the Rocket Society members, this is the first stepping stone of training for their later vocations dealing with rock- etry. What they learn is not on a complex scale, but the necessary basic fundamentals of plans and operation. Through all this study they find enjoyment. It ' s a great feeling to push the firing button and watch your crea- tion climb skyward. RIGHT ABOVE: Mr. Levy, adviser, and Larry Judoy, president look on as Rick Weber, pyrotechnician, and Ricky Kempf, secre- tary-treasurer, build a rocket. RIGHT: Nick Nichols explains the structure of rockets to Ricky Kempf, Mike Himes, Miles Duns- combe, and Russell Overby. The large screen shows the me- chanical operations of a rocket. Hmmm, Here ' s where we juggle with X and Y, Long ago, Benjamin Pierce said, Mathematics is the science which draws necessary conclusions. Once every month a large group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors meet in Room 244 to draw necessary conclusions with their sponsors, Miss Dorothy Ridgway and Miss Leona Plummans. Sometimes they discuss unusual problems, tricks, equations, puzzles, and gomes involving mathematics. Moth Club develops an appreciation for math and investigates phases for which there is no time in class. The club promotes interest in math by opening the doors of valuable training through logical thought, besides, opening wide the doors of mathematic advancement. The Mathematics Club ' s main purpose is to develop interest and ap- preciation for the history of mathematics, its power and application. Two of its social events are initiation and a dance. This year ' s dance theme was Triangle Tangle. Every year the club finances all the expenses for the trips to the state moth contests. They also have a picnic each spring at one of the porks to honor members. Math Club is often a guiding factor in preparing students for careers in medicine, engineering, and science. Central ' s Hall of Fame will long remember Moth Club, the oldest high school club in the city, organized in 1913. Guest speakers ore often on the agendo for monthly Math Club meet- ings, hiere, Mr. Geyer speaks on the numbers system. Sherry Phipps and Rochelle Tieman initiate Ricky Kempf, Jon Roscoe, and Bob Godwin at the informal initiation in the Moth Club. RIGHT: Miss Dorothy Ridg- way gives Math Club members a short history of the club and tells of the former advisers. LEFT: Moth Club officers, Ricky Kamm, Doug Hughes, Olga Litwinko, Nancy Pogue, Phil Lay- ton, and Pio Raudsep discuss some new ideas. Jerry Hill Pla Raudsep, hang the mad scientists tions for the Phy-Chem ness. ' and Douglas Hughes OS part of the decora- dance, Molecule Mad- The Phy-Chem officers are from left to right, Melbro secretary-treasurer; Mr. Horstmeyer, adviser, Lorry oresident; and Bruce Marquart, vice-president. Watch it - can be very I ' ve got a new theory to try out, quips Larry Little. Oh, yea! Wait till you see my love potion, snickers Jerry Hill. Physics and Chemistry lovers enioy attending meetings for the sole purpose of doing those things which they cannot otherwise do during the regular laboratory periods. Phy-Chem Club was established several years ago under the advisorship of Mr. Richard Horst- One of the decorations for the Phy- Chem dance, Molecule Madness, was a model of a methane molecule, being held here by Nancy Pogue and Norm Engelbrecht. liquid air dangerous. meyer, the present club advisor. Yes, this club offers many advantages to its loyal members. Interesting activities en scientific minds. Some of these activities i evening progroms for parents and friends to industrial plants, an annual picnic, plus varied experiments. Much con be said for such clubs as this, that really do something for their members, con be said for Phy-Chem club. young nclude clubs Much Who says girls ore afraid of electricity? Sue Beerbower soys they aren ' t and proves it to John Wenk, Bruce Marquart, Dick Gick, Carol Hard- wick, Jerry Hill, and Don O ' Brien. Test tubes and formulas ore symbolic of the Phy-Chem Club. Here, members actively work on a chemistry proiect. 93 Pia Raudsep does a back bend in front of the pyramid formed by the following girls: KNEELING, left to right, Nancy Whited and Sandra Dellinger. On top, Cheryl Schriver is holding Judy Mac- Askill and Jean Williams holds Dixie Barron. GAA officers, from left to right, are Pia Raud- sep, president; Martha Brooks, vice-president; Nancy Whited, secretary; and Marsha Beard, point recorder (SEATED). Cheryl Schriver, Sandra Dellinger, and Nancy Whited float away from the center of the triangle Cheryl Schriver, Nancy Whited, and Sandra Del- at the North Side pool. linger pose at the North Side swimming pool. 94 A pyramid is made by 10 girls in GAA. Tumbling in- A picture taken at the 1959 GAA banquet shows part of the officers; from left to right are Judy volves making pyramids and doing stunts and tumbling Cooper, president; Sis Arnold, adviser; Pia Roudsep, secretary; and Margaret Hughes, vice- activities, president. The banquet took place in the Simpson Methodist Church basement. Sis and her girls excel in the love of sports- Tumbling, swimming, volley ball, kinball, tap dancing, square dancing, basketball, and Softball help create the Girls ' Athletic Association activity program. GAA members have a business meeting every third Wednesday of the month. During this meeting the next ac- tivity is told, and in February the club starts planning for their annual Spring Banquet. At the banquet the different awards for the activities are presented and the sportsmanship and most valuable per- son is awarded the trophy which has been earned by that person. The officers for the next year are also announced at this time. The club develops the girls not only physically, but men- tally also. The club is very well organized under the direc- tion of Sis Arnold, adviser. The officers this past year were Pia Raudsep, president; Nancy Whited, secretary,- and Marsha Beard, point recorder. A girl can go out for one or more of the sports. A total of six nights is required to get points. For the time and en- ergy spent in earning the points, a girl can earn numerals, a plain letter, a special letter, a sweater, and chevrons. The girl who has earned 100 points for four years in five different activities receives a gold chevron and white chev- ron. If the girl works hard enough she con earn her sweater in her junior year. Cheryl Schriver and Sandra Dellinger hold Judy MacAskill, Nancy Whited, and Ester Spronger in a pyramid formation. Tumbling was held in the girls ' gym on Tuesday and Thursday nights after school for six weeks. 95 Carolyn Longe, Lewis Lantz, Kothy Krudop, Joan Laird, and Calvin Keokuk read a radio script. You mightVe known it! Didn ' t he win last year? The gift to gab might be called the requirement of the Na- tional Forensic League. These Speechters are called upon to speak for pep sessions, club meetings, assemblies, outside or- ganizations, and to represent Central at speech meets. The annual NFL social events listed on the school calendar are the speech dance and the vaudeville. All NFL ' ers join in the search for ideas for the dance and talent for the vaudeville. A queen is chosen for the vaudeville from the senior NFL mem- bers. Gaining poise, confidence, and experience in speaking before the public, the NFL ' er enters speech meets all over the state. The opportunity of meeting other teenagers is his for the asking and preparing a declamation or speech. TOP; Officers of the NFL, Mavis Goshorn, vice-president; Ann Beers, president; and Joan Lird, secretary; discuss plans for a future club meeting. BOTTOM; NFL members who entered the interschool poetry contest are Calvin Keokuk, Bob Tilker, Patsy Dorton, Carolyn Longe, Ann Beers, and Kathy Krudop. Several Macmen pose for o picture after on interschool speech contest and Christmas party. In the bock ore Mr. James McFadden, speech teacher, Lewis Lontz, Lowrence Howell, Schoree Sullivan, Connie Leach, Bob Tilker, Kothy Krudop, Sue Miller, Chuck Stevens, Bill Irwin, Calvin Keokuk, and Miss Cloudette Boboy, student teacher. In the front row are Joan Laird, Onofre Gutier- rez, Patsy Dorton, Ann Beers, Mavis Goshorn, and Caro- lyn Lange. Serving refreshments ot the club ' s Christmas Party are Carthy, Betty Babb, Gloria Scheurer, and Karen Trube We learn the value of True friendship, plus — Opportunity knocks but once. You had better get this out of your cerebellum (mind) before entering through the doors to o Y-Teens meeting. For there are many opportunities for all Y-Teen girls. There is a chance to moke many friends; there is the op- portunity to partake in group discussions. This in itself of- fers self-reliance, poise, and ease in speaking. Y-Teens ' members have varied programs of games, songs, devotions, inspiration, ond friendship. By living up to their code, Gracious in Manner, Im- partial in Judgement, Ready for Service, Loyal to Friends, Reaching Toward the Best, Earnest in Service, Seeing the Beautiful, Eager for Knowledge, Reverent to God, Victori- ous over Self, Ever Dependable, Sincere at All Times, they shall be well-prepared to take their place in the world of tomorrow. En oying the Y-Teens Christmas Pa rty a e Sor dra Swan k, Sharon Hl ghes. Miss E ckhoff student teacher, Lou se Brcok s, Katie M nor. Barbo ra McKin ney, and Mrs. An n Pets rne 1. Mrs Martone an d Mr . Sol rwi e are advisors fo the c lub. Officers of Y-Teens Slaughter, Froncie :lude Karen Trube ers. Marge Dennis Lano Beaver, Sand and Josephine Petrit Taking advantage of the refreshn Sandy Slaughter, Betty Worman ;nt toble are Betty Bo and Juanita Wilson. .lyn Hogue, Thot sure looks good! Liz Arnold, Ann Hordiek, and Helen Miller serve refresh- ments of the club ' s Christmos Party. Now here ' s an idea! Miss Jackson, Liz Arnold, and Carolyn Longe discuss plans for future club meetings. A teacher ' s world, ours to discover. The purpose of the Future Teachers of America Club is to learn about the teaching profession, its opportunities, its responsibilities; to give each member the chance to explore his interests and abilities in relation to the various fields of teach- ing,- to learn about the training required for teach- ers, including scholarships, cost, and standards; and to cultivate in the members the qualities of personality, character, and leadership which ore essential in good teachers. An FTA member learns through discussions, movies, speakers, panels, and informal gatherings about teaching requirements, fields of study, speci- fications, challenges, advancements, and rewards. Throughout the year, several fine speakers, panel discussions, and movies highlighted the club ' s meetings. One of the guest speakers was Miss Louise Brumbaugh. At Christmas time, Mrs. Patricia Martone, Central English teacher, spoke to the group about Yuletide customs in other lands. A fine film, entitled Skippy and the Three R ' s highlighted the January club meeting. It showed the importance of the teacher ' s responsi- bility to deal with each student individually ac- cording to the student ' s personality. Mrs. Patricia Martone, points out o display to Bob Tilker, Karen Zimmerman, Karen Trubey, Pat Mc- Carthy, and Ken Surber. 98 We mix business with pleasure In Future Business Leaders of America, students ore spurred on to higher achievements in the business world, because they hove a chance to get together and discuss the problems and observe activities of the business world. The purposes of FBLA ore to develop competent, aggressive business leaders and to create more un- derstanding and interest in choosing business occupa- tions. Promoting interest in business methods and systems, the FBLA meets once a month with Miss Georgia Heal, their adviser. At their meetings, the club combines business, recreation, and refreshments. Each year they have Christmas party with a gift exchange, and they also sponsor a dance. This year it was on Febru- ary 5. OfTicers, elected at the beginning of each se- mester, work hard to encourage interest toward business occupations among the students of Central. At a typical FBLA meeting, several business minded students enjoy refresh- ments and discuss some of the future club activities. Former FBLA president Judy Leffler, hands the gavel to new president, Pat Bell. Other officers ore Martha Brooks, Sandi Roberts, Barb Motherwell, and Linda Raquet. Mary Jones, Rozella Wilson, Ann Badders, and Viena Goodson, listen at- tentively as the business of the club is discussed. At a February meeting the Lewis Room, Linda Gaskill, Pam Yar- mon, Pot Bell, and Ann Badders serve refreshments after the busi- ness is finished. Miss Heal is sponsor of the club. The Doodlebugs, with the help of their odviser, Mr. George Tricolos, met in Central ' s alley one Soturday morning in early October to wash cars for the public. Washing Jim eim ' s cor ore, left to right. Bob Tilker, Willie Sure, we ' ll help you, that ' s why we began. No, it isn ' t on amateur art club! It ' s a club strictly for boys, called the Doodlebugs. The boys, without any assistance from the girls since they were first organized in 1958, hove helped the athletic office sell seoson basketball tickets, and kept the spirit of the student body high by leading them with their boisterous cheering. Hardly a pep session went by without the Doodlebugs having a sign wishing the team good luck. The club was started to boost school spirit; it is yo ung and small but will grow as Central grows to bigger and better things. The club is mode up of members tightly interwoven in on atmosphere of fellowship, hoving a true desire to help Central, Well, who said this is a woman ' s world, any way? The boys don ' t agree! Displaying their new Doodlebug jackets are, left to right, Jim Keim, Mike Brouwer, Bill Deck, Ron Jones, Harold Hopkins, Doug Ruby, Dave Perez, and Barry Jenkins. Curry, Wally Christ, Dale Boone, president. Bill Deck, Ron Jones, Wolt Young, and Bob Hampton. A toast to the host, says this group of boys from the Doodlebugs who ore dinner guests of Dale Boone ot his house. The Doodlebug officers ore Les Durnell, sergeant at arms; Mike Havert, secretary-treasurer; Robert Tilker, vice-president; Dole Boone, president; and Mr. George Tricolos, adviser. P |. ' ,  9 • 51  U ) ' ■ 100 You see us working in the office or library. What ' s this, a club with no meetings? That ' s correct. The serv- ice workers help teachers check papers, run errands, and handle many small items. They file obsence slips and take attendance in study halls. Service workers relieve teachers of many minor jobs, so that teachers may devote more time to preparing lessons, grading papers and handling special problems. These work- ers get no pay except points which opply to pins awarded of the end of the year. This is a Central club that never meets, but works every day. The members learn dependability and occurocy as they work with their adviser. Miss Meribah Ingham. The club has no officers or special project except that of being efficient in their job and services to the school. Richard Gick and Jerry Hill ore working in the lab for Mr. Horst- meyer as his service workers first period. Service workers Donna Teel, Bonnie Saylor, Shirley Cline, Carole Evans, Irene De Tyk, Carolyn Atkinson, and Roberta Rayl check out books in the library. Look at all those absentees! Service workers Phil Loyton and Judy Thomas help Mrs. Watson file absence slip during seventh period. :« . ' SI « ' •- V. Helping Mrs. Watson fill attendance records a Mary Cox, Barbara Bryant, and Georgia Mortin. 3renda Hordiek, Judy Thorn 101 Judy Grunder and Martha Brooks file display material, while Lu- cille Barnes and Terry Neamon work in the card file. ' Twos the night before Christmas and all through the house . . . Carolyn attended the banquet hod a choice of eating Chinese or American nge presents o new version of on old story at the Booster Club Banquet, food. vhich was presented at the Golden Dragon in December. The people who most active salesmen and saleswomen are the Boosters. We do our share, too; Cokes, candy, hot dogs, and Don ' t rush me; you ' ll get your ice cream, are familiar cries made by Booster Club members at each home football and basketball game. Since the Club ' s founding in 1923, the Boosters have spon- sored several money-making and worthwhile projects to raise funds for useful school purposes and for support of their activities. The purpose of the club is to promote school spirit and citizenship among the student body. Besides selling at the games, the Booster Club sponsors various other activities throughout the year. Some of the highlights are the Christ- mas banquet, spring picnic, the Booster Dance, and the annual Valentine Pep Session. Anyone wishing to become a member of Booster Club must first submit an application, ore then screened by the president and secretary of the club, and by the club coun- cil. The new members become official Boosters when they are bibbed on Recognition Day by the club ' s graduating seniors. The Boosters had their annual banquet on December 14 at the Golden Dragon. Pictured ore the Boosters before the invocation was given. Pia Raudsep was president of Boosters. Here comes Santo Clous! Mr. Griggs leads Mr. Levy into the dining room at the Booster Club Banquet. we serve you gladly The council members of Booster Club met to straighten out diffi- culties and to discuss club plans. Pictured ore, left to right, Cheri Miller, Judy Sweeney, Marty Cole, Pia Raudsep, Mr. David Griggs, adviser, Rosalie Seiders, Pot Bell, Carolyn Lange, and Liz Arnold. Trying to lead the Club in discussing plans for their future banquet ore Pit Raudsep, president; and Rosalie Seiders, secretary. School safety programs need Much of our careful planning. The only club at Central representing the entire student body so thor- oughly is the Student Council. This club might be said to be the student governing body of the school. It is the most important policy organization of the school. Members, chosen by homeroom voting, meet on alternate Mondays. The cabinet, composed of officers and eight members, meet to discuss the events to bring before the entire Council. It is one of the older clubs at Central, and it has several projects to do each year, such as trophy polishing, a clean-up week, an annual dance, the Christmas program. Cour- tesy Week, and Safety Week. The Council has also provided suggestion boxes where students may voice their opinion. The purpose of the student Council is to encourage students ' participa- tion in school affairs, to practice the ideals and techniques of democracy, and to foster a spirit of cooperation between student and teacher. Eugene Swift, president; Charles Stevens, vice-president; Belva Bender, secretary; Onofre Gutierrez, sergeant at armS; and Mr. Richard Horstmeyer, adviser; did a commendable job in leading the club this post year. Eugene Swi ' t, Student Council p-es dent, urges students to wear white shirts ct ail games. Who ' ll second that motion? Mr. Richard Horstmeyer, Eugene Swift, and Belva Bender conduct an active Student Council meeting. Other members, Carol Cloud, Elmer Komm, Norma Scheerer, and Dave Fitzwoter look LEFT ABOVE: Dove Fitzwoter, Chuck Stevens, Harry Carpenter, Belva Bender, ond Moris Lynn tediously planned for the Student Council valen- tine dance, Cupid ' s Couples. LEFT: Mr. Richard Horstmeyer, adviser, explains o project, while Chuck Stevens, treasurer, Eugene Swift, president, ond Belva Bender, secretary, conduct the meeting. Mr. Richard Levy, Rifle Club odviser, coaches Richar. tips for steady aim and better shooting. Mr. Levy was c Gick on adviser, t Skill and practice are essential on this range. Position! Aim! Fire! Students Ground Central ore ac- customed to hearing these shouts ond the firing of rifles as members of Rifle Club strive for the bulls eye. The Rifle Club, under the direction of Mr. Richard Horstmeyer and Mr. Richard Levy, is a branch of the National Rifle Asso- ciation. Students interested in hov to shoot a rifle are welcome to join. Others who wish to strive for more ac- curacy also are eager for club membership. Taking ad- vantage of such an opportunity, students receive excel- lent experience in this field. The Sportsman ' s Code is familiar to all members. Promot- ing better safety measures and safe handling of the guns is the purpose of the club. Enthusiastic members may go as high in rank as they want. Each boy must meet rigid requirements to advance. Awards are given to the members as they advance in marksmanship. The highest honor given is the Distinguished Riflemen Award. Members learn how to handle a rifle, become ac- quainted with the intricate parts of a rifle, and, most im- portant, learn how to shoot safely. Shooting at the target under the direction of the adviser, Mr. Horstmeyer ore Jerry Hill and Dale Boone. RIGHT ABOVE: Richard Gick, Don Moser, and Jerry Hill take aim in on attempt to hit the bulls eye and earn a badge. RIGHT: OfTicers of the Rifle Club are, SITTING, Ron Moser, Jerry Hill, John Wenk, and STAND- ING: Mr. Horstmeyer, Richard Gick, Lorry Little, Don Moser, Ken Surber, and Mr. Levy. Liz Arnold, Bill Fredrick, Onofre Gutierrez, Bob Tilker, ond Carolyn Longe worked hard to make Down in the Valley a hit Comedy. ABOVE LEFT: Nothing dry about drama! Bob Tilker, as Mr. Schn reolly being fought over by Bill Fredrick, as Po Rockinroll, and Carolyn Large, as Febronia, Ma Rockinroll, Liz Arnold, looks on in astonishment. Down in the Valley was one of the year ' s most successful ploys. ABOVE RIGHT: a scene from As You Like It is being presented by Carolyn Lange and Connie Leach. BELOV : As Connie Leoch, Diann Hood, and Liz Arnold work on some of the props for Twelfth Night, Ann Beers, Ron Mettler, Bill Fredrick, and Bob Tilker find that rehearsals still are a lot of fun. Let ' s get that cue; do the scene over! Life ' s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. Many senior actors have strutted and fretted their hour upon the stage and then were heard no more. However, this does not mean that the years spent in dramatics ore wasted. Better speaking ability and the ability of working in close contact with others as a group develops as a result of acting. Thus, working together as a group but also being an individual is emphasized. After analyzing and studying a play character ' s personality, one develops a better and more mature attitude in facing his own personal problems. Respon- sibility is accented in all phases of life, dramatics is no exception. One has the responsibility of doing your best job and helping others as well. After a person has spent some time in dramatics, he comes out in the end feeling like he has gamed something HHpp ) ' 1 mms ■Pl f Actors find that facial expression is just as im- portant as a mem- orized script, whether it be . . . Carolyn Lange and Connie Leach portray Rosalind and Celia in Shakespeare ' s As You Like It at the Plymouth Congregation Church on February ]3. Happy Bill Frederick; Carolyn Longe; and Elizabeth Arnold and Rochelle Tieman. Here, Bill Fredericks, Bob Tilker, Carolyn Longe, and Liz Arnold act in a scene from the Valliant Villion. TOP LEFT: Ricky Kamm, editor of the Caldron, spent many long hours working to moke the I960 Caldron the best ever. TOP RIGHT: The credit for unseen work and o well done hair tearing job goes to Sharon Rose, business manager. BOTTOM LEFT: Working on picture captions are Sondi Roberts, picture editor,- Nancy Pogue, assistant edi- tor; and Norma Scheerer, typist. BOTTOM RIGHT: Senior Editor, Jim Black, looks over senior pictures with Bob Stevenson, faculty editor, Scharee Sullivan, Identification editor, and Russell Overby, assistant senior editor. Reviewing plans to boost the Caldron sales campaign are two members of the business staff. Bob Tilker, sates manager, and Betty Vinson, records manager. Keep workin ' , boy! That book ' s gotta get done! After coordinating schedules, taking endless pictures, crop- ping those pixs, composing sparkling copy, and typing it, the final deadline is reached, the editors are satisfied, and anftther yearbook is finished. All the headaches, the aspirins, the long hours, and the midnight oil combine to make Cen- tral ' s yearbook a memorable account of the school year. But the hard work put in by the editors, the staff members, and the printers pay off. Besides reviewing the Centralites ' school activities, the yearbook brings honors to Central High School. The Caldron has become the pride of Central and one of its fine traditions. The yearbook gives a complete account of the year ' s ac- tivities and work of the whole school. It takes time to build a yearbook, and it takes the entire student body to moke its publishing possible. This year ' s budget of $6,400 was possible through the boosting of all Central, including homeroom teachers, classes, and activities. The photography staff find themselves on the other side of the camera for a change. They are Russel Overby, Doug Ruby, Clarence Mueller, Tom Thorn- burg, and Tom Garrison. BELOW LEFT: Keeping records, odding sales, and taking aspirins are all a part of being a book- head. Mary Cox, Barbara Bryant, Sharon Wal- burn, and Brenda Hardiek, Caldron bookheods, tackle their job. BELOW RIGHT; Getting pages ready for printing Cheryl Johnson, assistant cop- editor; Jim Hullinger, copy editor; and Nancy Whited, art editor. This paper really took a huge step forward. Cries such as Turn in your copy! and Where ' s that front page cut? ring in the ears of the Spotlight staff mem- bers. By the Wednesday night deadline the weekly news- paper must be ready to go to press — all pictures, ads, news items, features, and headlines turned in and checked. The Spotlight editorial stafif operates like a large down- town newspaper with its deadlines, layouts, and secret stories. The editorial staff consists of the editor-in-chief, two managing editors, news editor, feature editor, sports edi- tor, chief copy editor, and co-copy editors. The deadline is forever a dominating force and hard work is the only thing that overcomes this menace. The parties and club meetings offered through publica- tions are welcomed relief from the general routine. A l- though the work is often hard, it makes for good fellow- ship and the development of good basic characteristics. Paying bills, selling ads, and ordering supplies are but a few of the many duties of the Spotlight business staff. The staff is made up of the business manager, auditor, ad manager, mailing manager, and bookheads. Every week and every night after school these people ore collecting, checking sales books, counting money, and folding Spot- lights. The members of both staffs enjoy the informality of their work. All readily agree that it helps them to make friends of others who share their common interest. TOP: The three Heads! Editors of the past year, Ron Jones, Liz Arnold, and Lewis Lontz attempt to get Lay- outs done for Friday ' s Spotlight. MIDDLE: Early deadlines and late hours, is part of the job of staff editors Gary Travis, John Arnold, Nancy Pogue, and Georgionna Easley. BOTTOM: Nancy Small explains bookkeeping to Betty Vinson, new Business Manager while Mike Histed, credit manager, looks on in interest. Mr. Jerry Woodring, Spotlight advisor, talks to o Spotlight staff member who has a publications problem. Mr. Woodring works very hard to get the Spotlight out on time. TOP: Suzie Lantz, Marquita Dilworth, Liz Arnold, Cheri Miller, and Maris Lynn fold Spotlights for early distri- bution the next day. This task requires quick fingers, good aim, and three cokes. BOTTOM: Fold them straight! Thursday night is one of busy activity for the entire Spot- light stofF. Almost everyone has o turn at making the crease in Friday ' s Spotlight. The Advertising Staff, Judy Mines, Albert Ruch, Arthur Car- penter, Bonnie Wallace, Mike Himes, and Russ Overby take in- ventory of what needs to be done. Count out 26 for Room 244! Sondi Roberts, Marquita Dilworth, Jan Mason, and Morris Lynn prepare Spotlights for distribution. The first semesters officers for tfie Anthony Wayne Club were Martha Brocks, treasurer. Bob Tilker, vice-president, Pia Roudsep, president; and Olga Lltwinko, secretary. Members listen attentively as Plo Rcudsep, president, speaks at one of their meetings. Mr. Clifford Richards Is advisor for the club. Doug Hughes, Pla Raudsep, and Dove Fltswoter, examine a model of old Fort Woyne at the Allen County Historical Museum. They ' ve really improved that fine old museum It ' s worth it to have a little egg in your hair to get into the Anthony Wayne Club. Every semester the club has its festive initiation. Cold spaghetti, cracked eggs, and spooky noises greet the initiates through the mysteries of a blind- fold. Such initiations are never forgotten. The initiates soon learn, though, that the special speakers, projects, and fun, compensate for any bruises or charcoal smudges from initiation. The Club was organized in 1945, and has had many successful groups of students in the club. Under the advisor- ship of Mr. Clifford Richards, the officers have executed many well-planned meetings. The members hove enjoyed presenting their idea of democracy in its mock trial, pre- sented before the student body and the member ' s parents. An annual trip stimulates interest in social studies. Dove Fltzwoter, Bobbie Thomas, Gloria Stovall, Doug Hughes, and Pic Raudsep pause before entering the Sw lnney Homestead. We like to get away from our publications. For the Press Club it was a year of combining new changes with old traditions. One of the first changes was that the club had a new adviser, Mr. Jerry Woodring. The purpose of Press Club is to encourage better jour- nalism and to promote staff unity. To be eligible for Press Club, a person must accumulate 1500 points for publica- tions work. The club members attended bi-monthly meetings which took place at various members ' houses. The meetings often turned into surprise birthday parties, initiations or dancing and card playing, each of which gave the hard- working publications members a chance to let off steam. Barry Jenkins, vice-president, Ron Jones, president, and Liz Arnold, secretary-treasurer, discuss, and plan meetings for the Press Club. I got it, exclaims Ron Jones in Travis, Lewie Lantz, Onofre Gutier Club meeting. game of basketball Barry Jenkins, prior lith Gory Having a friendly gome of cards at the close of Press Club meeting ore ) a Press Marquita Dilworth, Sandi Roberts, Barry Jenkins, Ron Jones, and Cheryl No, it isn ' t a gossip sessionl Patsie Dorton, Marquita Dilworth, Scharee Sullivan and Sandy Roberts find Press Club on enjoyable way to relax after a hard day ' s work on publi- cations. We practice many hours to act at half-time. The Marching Tigrettes add entertainment and color to all sports activities. The twirlers met both before and after school to practice the clever acts which they perform. The routines are worked . out by Joyce Snoke, majorette, and Mr. John C. Dare, co-sponsor. Interesting routines and costumes have been very impres- sive. They were helpful in keeping fans out of the halls during half-time. Not only were half-times made entertaining, but pep sessions, football games, and the holiday parades were all given that added touch of the Marching Tigrettes. The club has its business meetings on Tuesday nights after school. Their money-making projects were selling artificial corsages and salt and pepper shakers. Each twirler must pass a five-week testing period, a twirl- ing test, and also must maintain good grades. The twirlers have an annual picnic at the end of each year at one of the city parks and at that time the officers for the following year are announced. The co-sponsor of the twirlers is Mrs. Edna Chester. Joyce Snoke has been the drum ma- jorette of the twirlers for the past two years. Cenfrol ' s Twirlers are Juanita Christian, Ruth Sprinkle, Rosa- lie Mercer, Joyce Snoke, Dolly Curry, Marion Hudson, Ro- chelle Tieman, Janet Miller, Linda Roquet, Omintha Petrie, Betty Waltenburg, Ida Davis, and Aljean Rogers Joyce Snoke leads twirlers, Caroline Krudop, Bobbie Thomas, Linda Roquet, Betty Waltenburg, Sharon Price, and Mary Howell in a holftime perform- once at the Peru gome. Putting on a colorful display and a clever routine during half time at a game against North are Dolly Curry, Sharon Price, Linda Roquet, Ruth Sprinkle, Betty Waltenburg, Janet Miller, and Rochelle Tieman. These moke noisesl ' as they examine soli to right ore Bobbie and Rochelle Tieman. exclaims Mrs. Chester to the officers of the Twirlers and pepper shakers for a money-making project. Left Thomas, Joyce Snoke, Alice Ramsay, Ruth Sprinkle, LEFT ABOVE: Led by Joyce Snoke, Central ' s twirlers perform at half- time in almost all of Central ' s games. Different routines and color- ful displays are always a part of their performances. LEFT: The five varsity twirlers from left to right are, KNEELING, Caroline Krudop, Joyce Snoke, majorette; and Sharon Price,- STANDING, Mary How- ell and Bobbie Jean Thomos. 115 The Concert Choir is pictured above from left to riglit: FRONT ROW: Clara Wasfiingfon, Eriin Woldon, Sondi Roberts, Norma Scheere, Phil Ayers, Willie Gray, Jim Benson, Kenny Kessler, Sue Miller, Janet Mil- ler, Mitzi Chicote, Mr. Wetzel. SECOND ROW: Diane Scott, Delores Evans, Eveleen Love, Gary Strick- land, John Arnold, Bill Watson, Don Heingarnter, Joan Parker, Janice Slaughter, Ernastine Whitfield, Bernice Griffin. THIRD ROW: bora Deck, Lucinda Edworc Pearson, Bob Ste Henritta Blevins, Bar- Edwards, Jerleen Love, Steve son, Charles Davis, Martha Brooks, Helen Martin, Georgia Haywood. BACK ROW: Caroline Krudop, Kathy Krudop, Ella King, Shoron Price, Jonathan Kenderick, Jerry Robinette, Mel Busse, Jean Williams, Sarah Kershaw, Claudia McKinley, Carol Adkins. A newly organized musical group, the Swing Choir performed on several occasions during the past year. Each member was a senior. LEFT ABOVE: An entertaining port of the Fall Festival was the Centrolaires: Left to right are Phil Ayres, Ken Keesler, Chuck Doves, Bob Stevenson, Steve Pearson, Gary Strickland, and Bill Watson. LEFT: Through the year, the choir entertained at various musical concerts. At the Christmas concert, the Centrolettes presented a humorous arrangement of The Night Before Christmas. wSJMf: It ' s sing all day and sing all night, till you sing no more. Talent, hard work, and striking appearances — a year of song cloaked in beauty. In flowing blue taffeta gowns and midnigint blue tuxedoes or don- ning dark blue robes, the choir performed in numerous performances. For the second year, the Centralaires, a group of boys,- the Centralettes, a girls ' ensemble; and other groups have shown their talent in the district contest and at other important events. Many outstanding soloists also entered the district contest. These various groups gave the choir structure. Training groups were many in number and worked hard to earn the privilege of being in the concert choir. The choir inspired these groups to have vigor and vim as well as friendliness to make the choir a well-rounded organization. The person who felt the changes of the choir which was very noticeable was Mr. William Wetzel. This year the choir ' s project was to raise money for an organ for Central. RIGHT: The Centralettes add to the atmosphere of the Christmas basket program in the boys ' gym; Mr. V et- zel, choir director, is at the organ. The Counts, made up of Bob Stevenson, Phil Ayres, and Gary Strickland, showed the fruits of their daily re- hearsals and hard work. BELOW: Students join the Choir because they are interested in music and its related fields. They love to sing and learn more about music. The Centralaires are one of Central ' s favor- ite musical grouDS. 117 Make mine music ' and That ' s what we like. The Modern Music Masters club helps Central ' s band by planning interesting projects for the band to do, these projects help keep the band on its feet financially. Tri-M ' s is a club for all band members who have been in band for two semesters; and who have a band average of B or above; they must also have at least a C average in their other subjects. MMM helps further the knowledge of the bond mem- bers in the field of music. The members not only have fun, but they work hard to make every project a success. The bond sold trivets, candy, and eye-catching bracelets in the cafeteria during the lunch hours. The money from these projects went for the band uniforms and the band trip. The trip taken this year was to the State basketball finals at the Butler Field House in Indianapolis. The officers for the post year were Donna Kowalczyk, president; Bruce Marquart, historian; Gordon Bainbridge, vice-president; Nancy Small, secretary (first semester); Carol Cloud (second semester); and Mr. John Dare, ad- viser. Discussing tiie Modern Music Masters initiation ore the officers from left to right; Bruce Marquart, historian; Gordon Bainbridge, vice-president; Donna Kowalczyk, president; and Nancy Snnall, secretary. Band members busily decorate their busses with booster signs painted on oilcloth. These students worked diligently on the signs until late the night before the trip finishing just in time. solo OS o part of the initiation for lub listens carefully as the initiates Joyce Marquart performs h ' Modern Music Masters. The played their solos. LEFT ABOVE: Tom Thornburg, Donna Kowalczyk, and Barbara Joyce wait patiently for the bus to leave for Indianapolis. LEFT: The Modern Music Masters congregated on the steps before their meeting. The meet- ing was the informal initiation. One of Central ' s most popular musical groups, the Dance Band, includes Bob Walworth, Tom Brown, Mel Busse, Brad Durnell, Chuck Kammeyer, and Dave Cloud, Gordon Bainbridgi n the BACK ROW; and Don Ganaway, Ken Surber, John Gordon, Paul Lynch, and Donna Kowalczyk. We found time to play on several occasions. Sweet, with a swing, or an occasional rock — all were pro- duced by our Dance Band. The season was opened by the Battle of the Classexes. The two other main events for the Dance Bond were the Band ' s Dance and the Speech Vod-Vil. The Dance Band, under the direction of Mr. Dare, brought old time favorites, which have never died away back to life. Some of the songs played were Tuxedo Junction, Star Dust, and Blue Jean Blues. Trombones, trumpets, saxes, a bass violin, a piano, a guitar, and a full set of drums blended and contrasted at delightful intervals, combined to give a pleasing effect of our wonderful Dance Band. At wee hours in the morning, the Dance Band could be heard practicing for Battle of the Classexes, the Band ' s Dance, or the Speech Vod-Vil. The Dance Band practices early in the mor of Classexes and the Speech Vod-Vil. Donee Band. to prepare for the Battle Dare is director of the Not only does Dance Bond offer students experi- ence in its own popular field of music, but orchestra offers students training and valuable experience in many phases of music. Here students learn to ap- preciate music which has lived and will live for all ages. Here, Joyce Marquort, Melbra Kerr, Judy Slagle, Barbara Barker, and llene Hubartt learn the value of playing in a group. Central ' s Concert band members are pictured above as follows from left to right, FIRST ROW; Sue Beerbower, Carol Cloud, Paul Lynch, Phyllis Mays, Jean Summers, Betsie Williamson, and Diane Van der Smisson. SEC- OND ROW; Carol Hardwick, Gordon Bainbridge, Borbaro Joyce, Rick Weber, Donna Kowolczyk, Jeonette Hendricks, Minnie Williams, John Gor- don, Bonnie Schoppmon, Pom Fritz, Judy MocAskill, and Sandy Herrick. THIRD ROW: Doug Hughes, Morquito Dilworth, Bonnie Wallace, Mary Ann Smith, Bernice Wright, Mamcy Tilker, Joyce Morquart, Ken Surber, Who ' s that new guy with the crewcut? A note of cheer was put in the hearts of basketball, football, and concert audiences this year by Central ' s band. The band furnished music for the half-time show and parades, also. Leadership, co-operation, ability and enjoyment are offered to those members interested in band work. Many contest medals were token by members of the band in both solos and ensembles. These medals were from both city and state contests. The band had three money making projects this year to pay for the bond uniforms and the band trips. The Christmas concert was the only concert of the sea- son presented on Thursday evening. After the Snack con- cert in May, coke and ice cream were served. There was also a record hop and a coke walk. The theme of this year ' s second concert was Around the World. To illus- trate the different countries ' music, numbers of each coun- try represented was played. Centrallites are proud of their band and equally proud of their director, Mr. John C. Dare, who has added a lot of spirit to Central in his greenie year. Mr. Dare directs the bond during ( plays popular tunes to give the che pep sessions. The band sits at the pep session. The band rieaders a break ot the orth end of the qym. Nancy Whited, Dorothy Walker, Bob Walworth, Bob Finton, Don Welker, and Carolyn Murboch. FOURTH ROW: Roberto Cook, Charles Grossman, Mike Lykins, Bruce Morquart, Bill Cunningham, Brad Durnell, Chuck Kom- meyer, and Dove Cloud. Two trumpeters between rows 3 and 4 on right, Mel Bussex and Tom Brown. FIFTH ROW; Bob Von Ryn, Carl Tubbs, Merv Smith, Don Gonawoy, Mike Bainbridge, Mike King, Dove Canaan, and PhiJ Gilbert. And a one . . . two . . . three! The Ger quart. Rick Weber, Carl Tubbs, Gordon Crouch, entertain a surprised, but ver7 pit Show. nan Bond, consisting of Bruce Mor- Bainbridge, Mel Busse, and Bill osed, audience ot the PTA Talent 120 Mr. John Dare directs the band during the winter concert, Around the World in Music. Mr. Dare has added a lot to the band with his go get ' em spirit. Practicing for the Regional Solo and Ensemble contest held at Harrison Hill Grade School ore Sue Beerbower, Paul Lynch (hidden), Gordon Bainbridge, and Carol Hordwick. Around the World in Music was the theme of this winter concert; here the bond plays under the direction of Mr. John Dare. Joyce Marquart was featured as a violin soloist at the Christmas con- cert on December 10. She was one of the many soloists that were fea- tured at the concerts. The theme of this year ' s second concert was Around the World. To illustrate each country ' s music, numbers from each country represented were played by the bond. J C Lapsley heads for the rim and another two points against Leo in the Sectional. Bosketboll domi- nated school life during the winter months and es- peciolly in March at tourney time. Expression can be found in sports. Football played an important part in school life at the start of the school year. Here a Central ball carrier is tackled by Marion play- Fans are a needed addition to any basketball garne, especially the kind that cheer loudest. Some fans want to hear as well as see the game. - T Sports, the most highly rated subject in school. Sports, every- one loves them. Sports, some are backed whole-heartedly, others ore seldom seen. We praise our winners and almost forget our losers. In many we excel and everyone Is happy. This is good for Bengie, too. Sports is a fine medium by which some persons can express themselves, for there must be expression. Sports also builds many things into an individual. To succeed in sports, a fellow must work hard; if he is not willing to pay the price, the reward is not his. Students must back their sportsmen and become part of the picture. If they ' ve cheered their part at a game, there is rrue happiness from victory and real regret from losing. And Bengie had spirit, spirit that brought him pride and vic- tory. 123 Now weVe city champs; it was a decade ago when we last did that. Central fielded Its best gridiron team in a decade this year. The Bengals won seven while losing only to Elkhart to post their best record in 10 years. The win-loss overage was .875. Coach Paul Bienz did a terrific job in his first role as head gridiron mentor. He had a lot to work with this year, which mode his job a lot easier. The Tigers ' victims were Central Catholic, South Side, Marion, Richmond, Muncie Central, Crispus Attucks, and Concordia. Leading most of the offensive attacks were Jim Keim and T. C. Williams. Jim did outstanding work as quarterback and T. C. ran the pigskin for the touchdowns. They got am- ple help from the backfield in Steve Cress and Willie Rozier. Steve worked out of the fullback slot while Willie did the other halfback chores. For winning the city series crown, also for the first time in ten years, although they were in a three way tie in 1956, they attended a banquet given in their honor by the Kiwanis Club, at which they received a traveling trophy. They also went to several others. One was a party at Mr. Bienz ' s house that was given by the Varsity Moms. J. C. Lapsley Leroy Tu Gerry Turnpaugh Dave Ea sley Willie Hatch Pete Hogc Pile-up well describes this scene from the post football season. This type of blocking helped Central a City Series Championship. Jerry Wagstaff Fern Williams T. C. Williams Walt Young Football Trophy We earned a new trophy Willie Rozier (20), Dick Bates (39), and Jim Keim (23), haul down a South Side Archer. John Smith (52), Bob Tilker (36) and T. C. Williams (19), are coming in to help. Score Column Cen. Opp. 28 Marion 13 20 Concordia 6 13 Elkhart 7 27 South Side 36 Central Coth 6 19 Richmond 14 12 Muncie Cent 27 Indianapolis 6 176 Total 58 22 Average per game 7.25 Several parties were held to honor the Mrs. Cletus Deck sponsored this party in Tigt r football squadron this past year. Mrs. Margaret Keim and Deck ' s home. The Blue had their best season in ten years. and hailed a new coach. Willie Rozier tackles o Muncie Central player them, can be seen Fern Williams on the ground. Tiidfleld. To the right. Central had two members from its gridiron squad selected for the all-state first team. Dick Bates served as center on the all-state first team and T. C. Williams served as first team half- back. On honorable mention were the Tigers ' signals caller, Jim Keim, and David Easley, end. Three more of Central ' s gridiron men were selected to help form the all-city first squad. Steve Cress filled in the Blue ' s full-back slot; Pete Hogan played the guard position and kicked the Blue ' s extra points. Bob Tilker shifted from end to filling the position of tackle this year. The Bengals placed two more players on the second team. They were half back, Willie Rozier, and the end, Willie Curry. Several other Bengals were given honorable mention. T. C. Williams (19) is stopped just short of a touchdown in Marion Contest. Other Tigers shown ore Steve Cress (37), Tilker (36), and Willie Rozier (behind Cress). The Bengals 28 — 13 in the game at Northrop Field. Dave Easley tackles a Marion ball carrier in the Tigers ' opener. Coming in to help are T. C Williams (19), Dick Botes (39), Bob Tilker (36), Willie Rozier (behind ball cc Keim. Willie Rozier (20), goes for one of the two Tiger touchdowns in rrier), and Jim the battlefield against a powerful Muncie Central eleven. Number 53 of Muncie tried a tackle but missed. Steve Cress carries the pigskin on this play, getting ample blocking from Willie Curry (38). Other Tigers in the North- rop Field contest ore Bob Tilker (36), T. C. Williams (19), Jim Keim (23), Walt Young (17), and Dick Bates, behind Curry. Steve went on to score the six-pointer one of four touch- downs racked up by the Bengals kicked four extra points to make the final score. ABOVE: T. C. Williams (|9), swe gals include Chuck Stevens (13), Hogan (49). The Tigers won, 20- open. Here he is going in for a behind T. C, is Willie Curry. 5 in against the Concordia Cadets. Other Ben- eve Cress (37), Jerry Wagstoff (43), and Pete BELOW: T. C. Williams again breaks into the jchdown against Central Cotholic. Number 38, Willie Rozier got his share of the tackles against the one of them now. He also sparked the squad with his dling. Dick Bales (39), T. C. Williams (19), Bob Tilker He collects boll han- :nneth Hill (second from give Willie a after picking hand up en in backgrounds. The ball Carrie ugh yardage for nd Dave Easely are m is stopped in the Tige he first down. secondary Henry King came in first in the Fort Wayne Sectional meet shown here. His time was lowest of any Sectional winner in the state. Members of this year ' s cross country Sectional championship team were, FRONT ROW, Onofre Gutierrez, Henr King, Ray West, and Chuck Kammeyer. MIDDLE ROW, William Scott, Tom DeWitt, Louis Collins, and Tom Bryant. BACK ROW, Coach Pete Williams, Charles Davis, William Easterly, Louis Ganaway, and student manager, Jim Graham. Ran all the way to state; almost won that, too. Although their hopes were drowned in the state meet. Central ' s cross country crew rode on a wave of success throughout its season under Coach Lester Pete Williams. The success of the Petemen was placed mainly on the shoulders of Henry King, Onofre Gutierrez, and Raymond West. These three were renowned as the Terrible Tiger Trio and Company. Seasonal meets honored the team with a nine-win one-loss record. The reserve team came through un- defeated. The Bengal crew had only two disappointments throughout their season — their loss to the Blue Blaz- ers of Elkhart, and the state meet; both were one- sided and not deserved. They destroyed some intan- gible spirit the team had, which gave them the power« to win; but it was not visible in any way except in their seasonal record. The Sectional championship that the Bengals won was their second since the team came into existence. Rewards were plentiful to the cross country crew, but they were all reaped in the best tradition of Centra! as a tribute to her fine history. The erratic hilly two-mile course at Fronke Park shows its effect on Onofre Gutierrez and Henry King, as they begin the lost leg of a cross country race. Please meet the coaches and student managers Larry Reynolds, the basketballs put away. nspect they are And then ... we mustn ' t forget the coaches. These men are the main stoys, the background for the boys of Central. Each of them guides the boys into fundamental athletics both in gym classes and competition against other schools. Without them Central wouldn ' t carry the label of the Fighting Tigers to the fullest extent. Coaches are the brains behind a team and put in many hours after school to help better the name of Central. When most students are enjoying a vacation, the coaching staff is hard at work with their teams, getting them ready for the big football season, that holiday basketball tourney, or maybe that big track meet which comes up right after spring vaca- tion. Central has one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the state, hierb Banet played pro football, Warren Evis- ton was a pro wrestler, and Paul Bienz one of the nation ' s leading tracksters; all were competitive in some nature of the sporting world. Central ' s coaching staff is a credit to the profession, under the guidance of athletic director Mr. Edward Schlecht. It plans a two-fold program concerned with finest physical edu- cation and with winning teams. They work hard to train athletes and keep them in top- flight condition. Students ore proud of these men, for they ploy a great part in the tradition of Central. Taking time out fr bus schedules ar s Centra ' s g eat staff of coach 3s. the FRONT ROW i Warren Eviston In the BACK ROW a e He b Banet, v vho took his tea n to the state tourn a- coach; and Pete Will ams. track coach. meni; reserve coac h Bob Armstrong; a d freshn on coac h Bob Dille. In 130 assistant ccxach; Poul Bienz, football Posing for the photographer are Central ' s varsity cheerleaders, Diann Hood, Lee Juday, Nancy Favory, Jim Benson, Belva Bender, Connie Leach, Betty Brewer, and Dale Boone. How do you like all those brand new yells. Win or lose, the Banetmen are always supported by the solid backing of the Central cheerleaders. They encourage the student body to supply the needed pep and enthusiasm for their mighty Tiger team. Efficiency is their policy even though times may be trying. Promptness is a must no matter what may arise. Co-ordination and precision comes from solid practice and weekly drill. Cheerleaders have to be seam- stresses, writers, public speakers, acrobats, and leaders. The cheerleaders ' standards are high and select persons are chosen. Their qualifications consist of honesty, leadership, average grades, and most of all, high morals. The sponsor, Miss Margaret Scheumann, with the able assistance of the senior cheerleaders, carries on these traditions. There ' s no doubt in students ' minds that the Central cheer- leaders are rootin ' for the boys. When the pressure ' s on, en- couragement is supplied. They are always proud of their boys in blue and white, the school colors they are loyal to. The cheerleaders ' motto is . . . We ' re with you team, so fight . . . fight . . . f ghtll! Practicing a new yell are Litwinko, Emmarene Rotle reserve cheerleaders, Sandy Beckmon, Olgo Sherry Phipps, and Barb Beerbower. 131 We got that city crown again in basketball. Work hard together and you shall succeed . . . This is what Central ' s basketball team learned after a slow start this year. At the beginning of the year the teamwork problem arose. After losing two of their three opening games, the boys began to work together instead of as individuals. Their hard work was displayed when they upset Indianapolis Attucks, the defending state champions. This was also the year that Central finally beat South Side. After losing the first encounter of the season with the Archers in an overtime, the Tigers were out for revenge. The win from South, as well as a win from North and two wins each from C.C. and Concordia, was all that the Tigers needed to win City Series. The victory was the eighth outright city bas- ketball championship for the Tigers. Coach Bob Armstrong and his reserves came up with another good year. They wound up the season with a 15—3 record. The boys were defeated only by C.C, North Side, and Crispus At- tucks. The team ' s longest winning streak was seven games. This year ' s team was known for their ball-handling as well as their sharp offense and defense. Ben Lynch was high scorer for the reserves with an average of eleven points per game. This year ' s freshman team proved to be terrific again, the team won thirteen games while losing only six. The freshman team also won the city title for the fourth year in a row. Coach Dille is anxious to defend his team ' s title again next year. George Underwood was the high scorer of the team by sinking thirteen points per game. TOP: V illie Curry is coming in for that rebound in the Crispus Attucl s gome which Central won 66—61. This was a big upset and one of the most thrilling games of the season. BOTTOM: T. C. Williams pulls off one of his famous stop-foke-shoot tricks against South Bend ot the Coliseum. Combined with this ability to fake and hit, Williams proved to be a fine player. Jim Keim swiftly steals the basketball from South Bend Central player, in a game which t he Tigers went on to win 72 — 61. Keim often proved quite good at such tactics as this in crucial nts. J. C. Lapsley (501, Willie Rozier, i351 tensely wait for the right moment as Jir jump against North Side. C. Williams (301 t5 goes up in a LEFT: Rozier connects on a layup against North. J, C. Lopsley, and two North Siders look on. RIGHT: A South Bend Central player jumps in front of Central ' s T. C. Williams. LEFT ABOVE: Central ' s reserve player Sam Turner shoots for the basket. The other players wait for a rebound. LEFT: T. C. Williams shoots for two points in the game against Anderson. Other players look on. Score Column Cen. Anderson 55 South Bend 72 Elmhurst 72 Indianapolis Attucks 66 Marion 63 Concordia 76 Central Catholic 74 Elkhart 69 Elwood 82 South Side 54 Auburn 41 Central Catholic 68 Peru 52 Richmond 73 North Side 68 South Side 58 Concordia 93 Holiday and Sectional Tourneys Hammond Noll 63 South Side 81 Concordia 93 Huntertown 72 Leo 38 Opp. 59 62 49 61 60 58 69 53 71 57 25 67 65 FAR LEFT: The second team proved to be able to hold their own against many teams. Steve Hanic at- tempts a basket in the Peru-Central game. NEAR LEFT: J. C. Lopsley goes up for a layup. Elkhart Blue Blazers stand by and watch him put the boll in. Tiger star vetera in the South Si( T. C. WiNiams, Is shown going up for a jump shot gome during the sectional s. Moving in to grab the bound, if necessary, from the right. Tilker (40), with Willie Tozie Our Bengals took sectional and regional. Every year, about the last week of February, everyone all over the state of Indiana starts to become excited. This excitement is caused by Hoosier Hysteria. When Sec- tional Basketball competition begins, one can expect any- thing to happen. This year Central drew its old foe, South Side, in the first game. Central knocked South out of the tourney and had beaten them twice in a row! This was followed by two easy victories over Concordia and Huntertown. Then came the championship game against Leo. The Lions surprised every- one by leading the Tigers at the end of the first quarter by seven points. Central fought back and tied the score early in the third quarter. Leo then tried to freeze the boll. They held the ball for nearly five minutes. By then, they were so excited that they missed the shot and fouled Central. Leo was so stunned that they never recovered until after the game. Under the leadership of coach Banet, Central proved to be the strongest team in the Sectional. In the Regional, the Central Tigers proved to be mighty again. Under the strong coaching of Herb Banet, the boys literally walked away with the Regional crown. In the first game Central ' s zone proved too much for the Waterloo Wildcats. The Tigers jumped to an early lead and won the game 84—57. Albion beat Berne in the following gome by a small margin of two points. This presented the dra- matic climax for the fmal game. Central would have to defeat Albion to be able to enter Semi-state competition. After jumping to a twelve point lead at the end of the first quarter. Central sensed victory. They never let up and won the Regional title by a score of 87 to 72. The fans began chanting, On to State! TOP: Ray Thompson darts between two Huntertown opponents during the semi-final round of the sectionals. Willie Curry is at left; Jim Keim is in the background. BOTTOM: J. C. Lapsley, T. C. Williams, and Willie Curry are waiting for boil during the South game In the sectionals. The Tiger mascot, Dave Fitzwater, takes his tir the basketball net after the Tigers won Regionals. and cuts another loop on The last loop is cut by Tiger Coach Herb Banet. The Tigers cut down the net at The Regional at the Coliseum. Just two more nets for souvenirs re- mained to be cut down. C-E-N-T-R-A-L, Central, Varsity cheerleaders Dole Boone, Belva Bender, Nancy Fovory, Betty Brewer, Connie Leach, Diann Hood, and Jim Benson lead a cheer at the after-State pep session. A Leo player is shown dribbling away from J. C. Lapsley and into Wil- lie Currv in nrtinn taken from the final gome of the sectional. Central ' s player J. C. Lapsley (50) and a Huntertown Player seem to both be trying for the boll. Looking on ore Central ' s Roy Thompson (34) ond Willie Curry (35). After they cut down the sectional nets, the Bengals lifted coach Herb Banet upon their shoulders and paraded him to their dressing room. Central principal, Paul Spullp-r, fans of his praise of the Blue at th( their return to the city by bus. ;ited Tiger East Chicago ' s Bob Contrell (30), Trester Award winner, isn ' t able to keep T. C. Williams following from getting off his favorite jump shot in the afternoon gome at Butler Field House. Willie Curry (35) and Jim Keim (5) ore coming in to help. Veteran Jim Keim goes up for two points against Bluffton in the Semi-state finale. J. C. Lapsley is at the left. Tiger mentor Herb Banet holds the trophy he just received from the head of the down-town stores for the Blue ' s fine work. Willie Curry is caught midway through one of his jump shots. J. C. Lapsley (50) has one East Chicago player al- ready blocked out and is ready in case he is needed to grab a rebound. To honor the Mighty Tiger team, the whole school pre- sented a cake. Win or lose, Central is proud of its great Where ' s the ball? the players in the picture appear to be saying everyone during the Central-East Chicago Washington game at Butk are Ray Thompson (34), J. C. Lapsley (50), and Jim Keim (5). One by one we beat all foes and shot our way to state. Central was terrific again. The Tigers thoroughly trounced both Elkhart and ing, and shooting, and end BlufFton to pave their way to Butler Field House for the state finals. In the afternoon game, Elkhart was able to keep up with the Tigers for the first half but fell behind to stay in the third quarter. In the evening gome, the Tigers nnade 49 percent of their field goals and 75 per- cent of their free throws. The Tigers again showed their excellent passing, rebound- ing, and shooting, and ending the game with a score of 93—67. We ' re proud of our team! That chant was echoed long and strong as Cen- tral ' s hopes for a state champion were doomed. As the final gun sounded, our Tigers were on the short end of a 62—61 score. The Tigers put every last effort forth, but the East Chicago Washington boys were just too tall for a good team like Central to beat. Although the boys out-rebounded East Chicago 44—41, the mighty Tigers were too tense to make those needed baskets for a victory. Best of luck Tigers, and congratulations for a fine basketball year. TOP: Willie C rry rests o n the rim a COL pie of sec- onds after he dunked the boll in the East Chi- cago game J m Keim (5), Willie Rozier (33), and J. C Laps ey look on. BOnOM im Keim gets ofF a close- ran ged lump shot late in the East Chi- cago game. The band was on hand to congratulate the mighty Bengals for their fine showing in all phases of the 1960 IHSAA tourney. J. C. Lapsley goes over the high bar during a practice sessic trol ' s assets on the track team. the boys ' gym. Lapsley was one of Cen- We did our best to win all those meets. The Bengal cinder season opened April 5 at St. Vincent ' s Villa against Central ' s downtown neighbors. Central Catholic. Although several members of the team were hampered by ineligibility for the first few meets, several members were outstanding. J. C. Laps- ley, high-jumping forward on the roundball squad, was the big man on the high jump field. Speedster T. C. Williams excelled in the 100-yard dash and the brood jump. Sectional cross country chomp Henry King was in the 880 hurdles. J. C. Beochem was also jumping the barriers. Senior Lorry Reynolds was the big pole voulter. Willie Curry, Dick Bates, Kenny Hill, and Jimmy Goodson threw the shot for the harriers. The freshmen participated in four meets to gain needed ex- perience. T. C. Williams gives a broad jumping exhibition as coach Pete Williams looks on. Along with being an all-state football and basketball player, he is an excellent jumper, of whom Centrol can be proud. Jimmy Goodson comes in for a landing in broad jumping practice in the boys ' gym in pre-seoson workouts. Coach Pete Williams observes the prac- tice. Kenneth Hill looks on from the shotput ring. Henry DoDa King and J. C. Beochem show their form in a practice rac in the boys ' gym. At the time they were neck and neck in the low hu dies race. Both do well in this event. Pole vaulters Ned Moore, Larry Reynolds, Mike Whitmore, and Don Drake take a break during pre-seoson practice in the boys ' gym. — ■ — « - r- — T- — ■ , — ; ■ ' y • |. ii ., ' - =— 5 , ' - ! I II ■■ ■- ;  ■■ I ' ' ' — — I-V ' ;■ ' .. -— r Make with the racquet, like swing hard, boys. This spring the prospects for Central ' s tennis team were brighter than they had been for several years. The team hoc its top four men back, losing only two. Les Durnell, Gordon Bainbridge, and Wolly Christ were let- ter winners, giving the team great potential. With the excep- tion of Wally, a sophomore, the lettermen were juniors. Coach John McCor was optimistic about his proteges ' prospects be- cause all were experienced. With the largest turn-out ever, the roster included Roy Thompson, Les Durnell, Gordon Bainbridge, Wolly Christ, Ken Surber, Jim Long, Doug Hughes, Bob Bean, Gary Gemmer, Mike Himes, Art Page, Dave Cloud, Bob Tilker, Harold Hop- kins, Napoleon Chapman, Columbus Jackson, Dale Boone, Donald Milton, Doug Deal, Gerry Turnpaugh, Bob Davis, Steve Epperson, and Eugene Mable. Ray Thompson is shown the proper way to strike the ball practice by Mr. McCory, coach of the tennis team. Central ' s te gene Moble inis team included Dave Cloud, Ken Surl: Gory Gemmer, Art Page, and Mike Himes, , Bob Beon, Eu- the BACK ROW; he SECOND ROW; and Les Durnell, Gordo Steve Epperson, an d Napoleon Chopmon, i Bainbridge, Roy Tho the FRONT ROW. ' ft 1 M fe ■F jI m - Jiff ' ' ti ' ♦! H M ' TZ ..- 1 ' f I V fHIv T ttJ The Lettermen are pictured from left to right, BACK ROW: Willie Curry, Les Durnell, Wally Christ, Mike Havert, Bill Dick, Dave Easley, Bob Til- ker, and Lorry Reynolds. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Dille, adviser; Steve Cress, T. C. Williams, Bob Hampton, Jim Patrick, Richard Bates, Ken Hill, J. C. WeVe the guys that make high school fun. Organized for the purpose of furthering athletics, good sportsmanship, and worthy activities, the Lettermen ' s Club is made up of boys in varsity sports. The Lettermen ' s Club is an important part of Central. It was organized five years ago by a group of athletes. Boys eligible for membership are those who have played varsity sports and hove earned a letter in basketball, football, ten- nis, or track. Mr. Dille, adviser of the Lettermen ' s Club, has, through hard work and thoughtfulness, given the Lettermen a higher appreciation of athletics and sportsmanship. Sponsoring many worth-while projects for the school, the club tries to further athletics in the student body of Cen- tral. It also helps the social well-hieing of the athletes. Get ready — gol Larry Reynolds, Pete Hogon, Dick Bates, Sherman Griggs, Willie Curr , Jim Keim, Bob Tilker, and Gerry Turnbaugh, ini- tiate Less Durnell and Wolly Christ into Lettermen ' s Club. Lapsley, Willie Rozier, Gary Turnbow, and Le Roy Turner. KNEELING: Lewis Ganoway, Tom Bryant, Charles Davis, Louis Collins, Roy West, Chuck Kommeyer, Tom DeWitt, and Sherman Griggs. Are they really helping the janitor? Not these Durnell gets initiated by fellow Lettermen at th ' boysl Wolly Chri ;ir informal initic Be careful, Mike! Wolly Christ, Dave Perez, Dick Bates, Dole Boone, and Mike Havert watch Mike Brouwer point a poster for their donee, Dealer in Dreams. Marching Tigerettes were not missed by the teachers when they planned their pep session show. Here one of the male hvirlers enters the gym. . . . And the sacrifices are justified. Gifts for the underprivileged were placed on the gym flcior during the Christmas program. Later in the program, Reverend Wascovich, center, gave an inspirational talk. Sophomore honor roll students stond for recognition at the Honors Banquet last May. The banquet replaced the Notional Honor Society recognition of Proms, plays, talent shows. Recognition Day, these are extra special attempts at creating happiness. If they ore successful, we are proud to be a part of them. All the hard work, time, and sacrifices that have been made are justified. A one-and-a-half hour play may have taken twenty times that many hours to pre- pare. Recognition ceremonies hold the highest position. Their re- wards are just and deserving. The prizes usually go to the scho- lastic champions, those who need no publicity or special cheers. And graduation; when those seniors leave they take a part of Bengie with them. But it must be, another Bengie will come. Many clubs sponsor dances for all students. Slow or fast records, people would always donee at the Fri- day night dances. During the past year there were many dances sponsored by the different after-school activities. The Boosters, the Student Council, and many other clubs worked hard to make their dance just a little bit better than the preceding dance. There were many different themes which were chosen for the names of the dances. Among these were Molecule Madness, Cupid ' s Couples, and Dealer in Dreams. The clubs spent much time doing work for three hours of evening enjoyment for all the teenagers who attended the dances. Rock and Roll was among the favorites of these teens. The songs were up to date and had variety. All this adds up to an evening of fun and enjoyment. The dances ended early enough so that anyone could stay for that last dance to be enjoyed. Every dance had its own form of entertainment; at some dances there were special attractions such as the Dance Bond or the other talented teens performed to the height of their ability. The Dance Bond played not only slow numbers but they brought back a few fast songs for the enjoymen t of the audience. Realistic figures make the difference. Bats, witches ' brew, and witches re- mind everyone of the Speech Department dance, hiaunted ffallow. TOP: Molecule Madness gave the teens a variety in danc- ing. Nancy Favory and fHorold Hopkins fast dance while girls in the background dance in a circle. BOTTOM: Many teens are slow dancing at the Speech Department dance, Haunted Hallow. TOP; Maris Lynn, Tom Ellis, Bill Dick, and Sherry Phipps do the slo dance at the Moth Club dance on January 8. BOTTOM: Central ' s Fri day night dances are enjoyable for everyone who attend. Such activi ties ore a relief after a hard week at school. TOP: As a center piece for I and Cupid ready to send Cupid ' s Couples. BOTTOM: get acquainted with the dani dance on January 22. Student Council dance is a laced heart I arrow. The dance was rightly called . C. Williams and Bobbie Jean Thomas floor at the Lettermen and Doodlebugs Some kids, such as Bob Tilker and Carolyn Lange in the foreground, really get carried away by that hep music. The Junior and Senior Prom 5 ! Those who attended the Junior Prom danced to music by Woody NefT ' s Orchestra. Queen Karen Walworth reigned The World Outside, 1959 Ju Prom. Those who attended the Prom not only danced, but also chatted in groups of four or eight. The Junior Prom court and their dates ore pictured above. Karen Walworth reigned as the Prom Queen. The students who ottended the Junior Prom take a break during the evening. They ore waiting for the music to re sume again so they can donee. 146 reflect hard work. Images of dreams and other fantasies filled the cafeteria May 2, 1959, with the event being the Junior Prom. The World Outside was a fairy- land with blue, gold, and red lights flashing around to give it a romantic and mood catching effect. The music provided by Woody Neff and his orchestra, provided an enchanting background. Queen Karen Walworth ruled this unbelievable world with majestic gracefulness. Great, wonderful, and fabulous are just three of the many adjectives used to describe the Senior Prom on December 12, 1959. The annual affair was well attended and was the frst Senior dance to have an after prom party. Decorations were perfect for its theme, Winter Fantasy. The Galaxies played for the prom and Jim Ridley and the Sentinels played for promtrotters until 4 a.m. Carolyn Lange and Jerry Goskil! lead the Junior Prom entronce parade. The Queen and her court- were the last to enter and the others attending formed two lines to her throne. Reigned by Queen Karen Walworth, the Junior Prom Court was one of the most beautiful scenes of the Junior Prom of 1959. Sitting are Nancy Tilker, Rio Raudsep, Ann Beers, and Sue Beer- bower. Standing ore Martha Brooks, JoAnn Teel, Lee Juday, Dolly Davis, Carolyn Hughes, Joyce Snoke, Bobbie Jean Thomas, and Dorothy Guy. TOP: Four couples ore shown dancing at the Senior Prom Winter Fantasy. The Christmas trees in the background suggest winter to those who attended. BOT- TOM: The clever World Outside decorations ore disployed with a lonely couple in the middle of the floor. The Prom took place in the cafeteria. John Kohlmeier 5 rather skittish abou girls. Bob Tilker Connie Leoch, i n particular, in the Junior Hopkins, his play. ploy. David, Harold In a scene from The Defiance of David ise scene in the Charles Ron Mettler and Mike Havert dem- onstrate how to get a dote with a girl. Weren ' t those class plays something; just great! The Junior Play, The Defiance of David Charles, was the life of teenagers. The play revolved around David Charles, portrayed by Harold Hopkins, and about a high school boy who subconsciously was com- peting with his successful architect father, Mr. Charles, portrayed by Robert Tilker. As in every play, little problems developed, such as how to enter from the opposite side of the stage when once you had exited the wrong way. Or back- stage, a familiar saying heard many times was, What is my next line? T he back stage crew also had their bad moments. The few finishing touches to the stage appearance was sometimes forgotten. The play conveyed the problems and tension that teenagers of today ore confronted with. The curtains closed as the cast did make-up touches for the next act. Cover up for another person was dis- cussed then the curtain opened again for the following act or curtain calls, and once again the Junior Play was a success. RIGHT ABOVE: Mike Havert fights vi ' ith Harold Hopkins while Jon ohlhmeier and Ron Mettler try to stop them. Sherry Phipps, Ann Maxwell, Rochelle Tiemen, and Connie Leoch look on in astonish- ment. RIGHT: John Kohlmeier dives over the bench, as he is ofraid of Con- nine Leach, with the approach she has used, after he has asked her to a prom in Defiance of Dovid Charles. Sherry Phipps looks on. Ik We collected food for the poor and needy For many of Central ' s underclassmen it was the best program they hod ever seen. For others who had viewed the event pre- viously, it was the best yet. There were the mixed comments of those who witnessed the annual Christmas Basket Program. The setting was complete with a large Bible occupying the south end of the floor and a manger scene with actual persons dressed in the garb of shepherds and kings of the time of Christ posed in a life-like set with a famous star above them. The program commenced with Central ' s Concert Choir singing the carol, Oh, Come All Ye Faithful! The Christmas Story of the birth of Jesus Christ followed. It was given by the students of Central and was followed by Pastor Wascovich of the First Christian Church with a message for the students and their spirit of giving. The message preceded the singing of the Night Before Christmas by the Centralettes. Then came the Conventry Carol, Joy to the World, We Three Kings, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and the choir finished with very old, but popular, Carol of the Drum. This was followed by Mr. Spuller ' s presentation of the baskets to the Christmas Bureau to give the needy families under their employ a Merry Christmas. The Choir closed the program by singing carols in which the whole school was urged to participate. Finally, the choir recessed with their opening song, Oh, Come All Ye Faith- ful. TOP; Members of Student Council act out the Nativity scene standing before ba5l ets of food donated by stu- dents in a week long drive. MIDDLE: Cheri Miller, sophomore, tells Centrolites port of the moving story of Christmas. Other speakers seated ore Reverend Woscovish, and Dove Fitzwoter ond Elmer Komm, juniors. BOTTOM: Mr. Wetzel directs Twelve Days of Christ- mos ot the Christmas program. The main speakers ore sitting before presents which go to needy families in this area. Ben Lynch, Rodney Hoywood, David Green, o surround Judy Mines in the casket as Potsit paring for daring visitors in the Spook House d Bill Hudson, oil adorned in white sheets, Dorton looks on. These students are pre- at the annuo! Sophomore Carnival. Joy Taylor and Pa- Yc i a- for the Speech Vod-Vil. The Oklahoma. of the Vod-Vil Singing one of the class ' s favorite songs, Mary Hod a Little Lamb, ore the Sopho- more boys, OS they present their contribution to the Battle of the Classexes. Joe Hobbs directs the vocalization. RIGHT: Sonny Cameron prac- tices Buttons and Bows which she song in the Speech De- partment ' s Vod-Vil in May. LEFT: Ann Beers and Pia Raud- sep practice a piece from Okla- homa for the Vod-Vil. Many selections from Oklahoma were used in the Vod-Vil. 150 Those students sure can create funny acts Chorus lines, soloists, quartets, and special talent were enjoyed by everyone who attended the annual Vod-Vil, Oklahoma, presented by the Speech Department in May. Ann Beers ruled as Queen of the Vod-Vil. In February, the Sophomore Carnival was staged in the cafeteria as one of the most successful projects of the year for the Sophomore Class. This is the first time a carnival queen was chosen. Linda Raquet received a transistor radio as queen in this annual affair. Many booths such as bottle throw, spook show, country store, fish pond, sophomore dip, and novelty stand made this year ' s carnival an evening of fun for all who attended. All booths were In the cafeteria except the basketball toss. Chairmen for the carnival were Pat Cramer and Miles Dunscombe, publicity,- Rose Mollison and Cleosia Howell, tickets; Sandi Roberts and Bonnie Williams, decorations; Rick Kempf, set up; Joyce Long and Nancy Favory, refresh- ments; and Tom Hamilton, posters. There were many new booths this year, such as the Western Union booth. Messages were typed on Western Union telegram sheets and the person the message was to be sent to was paged over the public address system and were carried around by messengers dressed in black leo- tards and white shirts. Also this year there was a sophomore dip. It was a booth where one threw a ball at a target, and if the target was hit a sophomore was dipped. It was a booth where one threw a ball at a target, and if the target was hit a sophomore fell into the water. Junior boys were given the honor of having the best act in the Battle of the Clossexes, which was presented In the boys ' gym in October. The senior girls were awarded the plaque for the most orignial act, and the junior girls won the award for the best costumes. Each year, two famous Fort Wayne personalities served as judges for the contest. This year, the judges were Bob Carter, from WPTA-TV, and Al Russell, from WGL. The Battle of the Clossexes is presented every year at Central to promote Caldron soles. one, two, three . the Charleston Annette Prudhomme and ration for the Vod-Vil in May. The hoop-o-loop wos a new feature in this year ' s Sophomore Carnival. As girls stick their legs through the screen, contestants would try to throw hoops around their legs. Sandi Roberts, Can ' t Get a K Dorton, and Nancy Pogue proctic th Gun for the Speech Vod-Vil iinging You 151 We had all kinds of pep sessions this year An early fall pep session featured Bill Fredricks as Khrushchev and Dale Boone, Jim Keim, and Wally Christ. Participating in the Sectional pep session ore Onofre Gutierrez, Tom Bolen, Jim McGowin, Doug Ruby, Rick Weber, Wally Christ, Ron Werskey, and Ricky Kamm. The Central faculty put on on hilarious Regional pep session. Mr. J. T. McCory drums as the teochers let loose with a yell. Ricky Kamm end Ron Werskey prepare to jump through the State Champs sign which Belva Bender and Connie Leach are holding. even teachers. A Central pep session is really the most. You can never tell what ' s going to happen at a pep session. But no matter what you discover, you can bet it ' s clever and well done. All sorts of odd characters appeared this year in our pep sessions. They ranged from Mr. Clean and visiting Russians and Arabians to beatniks. Students ore prepared for anything when they enter the gym on Friday. They might see the teachers letting down their hair and twirling and cheerleading or the boys taking over the cheering block. The student body was amazed when the Booster Club brought T.V. to Central. No pep session would ever be complete without the bond and its con- tribution. Along with the band one can ' t forget our Marching Tigerettes who present Old Glory while we stand and sing the Notional Anthem. Pep sessions this year showed the real spirit of Cen- tral. All pupils looked forward to pep sessions with great enthusiasm and were disappointed when they ended. Sponsored by several dififerent clubs, the band, and cheerleaders, the pep sessions were held before football and basketball games and before the games that Central played in the tournaments. Their purpose was to boost Central ' s Spirit for the evening games. Ole King Saudi, himself! Doug Deal and Barry Jankins carry the Arabian King, Bill Fredrick, off the gym floor at the pep session before a gome against South Side that evening. The twirlers were imitated at the teacher ' teachers. The teachers hod charge of the pep session, by the egional pep session. In one of the year ' s first pep sessions ore Dale Boone, Don Booty, Tom El- Man, coll me lis, Lorry Little, Jim Keim, Bill Fredrick, Mike Brouwer, and Dove Perez. leaders Joe F the second pep 153 I ambulance! exclaims Bill Fredricks to fellow cheer- . Bob Tilker, Jerr Robinette, and Onofre Gutierrez at on of the year. The choir was singing very softly during this num- ber done at the second concert. Mr. William Wet- zel is director of the choir. Our music department gave many fine concerts The Christmas Concert was the first concert of the seoson. It was staged in the cafeteria and was of Christmas music with a few touches of relaxing music. The Winter Concert was entitled Around the World In Music. Numbers from England, Russia, China, France, South America, and other countries were fea- tured. The last concert was the annual Snack Concert. It featured the popular songs of today in both popu- lar and classical music. Through each concert, the choir, band, and orches- tra found the places in which they needed to improve. They also found that numbers they hod trouble with in practice, were the ones that were played best at the concert. A few musical selections which were played or sung are Around the World, Colonel Bogey, Flower Drum Song, selections of Music Man, ' Twos the Night Before Christmas, and many others. Centra- lites have an advantage over the parents, because they could see the concert in the morning for a dime, and the parents had to pay seventy-five cents to see the concert in the evening. LEFT ABOVE: The choir performs a number ot the Christmas con- cert. LEFT: Central ' s Orchestra consists of a few violinists and several band members. The orchestra played at the first and last concerts of the season. Mr. Dore selects the members of the band who hove fourth period lunch and who have the required ability. 154 An aerial view shews of the band and choir ' s second concert of the season. The choir is singing a number, while the bond listens and looks on intently. Mr. William Wetzel is directing the choir. The choir and bond song and played many songs from foreign countries. The Concert Choir watches Mr. William Wetzel very carefully as he directs a number at the second concert, Around the World in Music. 155 Look at those guys, getting all those awards! Flowing gray gowns and mortar board hots were every- where the last week of school of 1959. All of the underclass- men looked with envy as the seniors paraded through the school. But little did they realize that the seniors were looking at the frosh and remembering their own freshman days. This was the day seniors had looked forward to when they were freshmen. An air of excitement stimulated Central ' s seniors. Students were proud and a little bit envious as they watched seniors and other students receive awards on Recognition Day. Ath- letes, public speakers, journalists, musicians, artists, and many others received their well-deserved awards. Some of the major awards given were the Mathematics Trophy, the Mendenholl Award for basketball, the Writer ' s Cup, the Fleck Achieve- ment Trophy, the Caldron Cup, and the Nielson Trophy. Another trophy given to the Valedictorian and Saluta- torian was the Scholarship Cup. The highest award of all was received by Sharon Frank and Jerry Gaskili who were elected by their classmates as the Best Citizens to receive the Doenges Cup for Citizenship. Some were overjoyed when they received their scholarships, awards, and trophies on Recog- nition Day. The announcement of scholarship winners was thrilling. The winners were happy because their eFForts had reaped a harvest. Sharon Frank, chosen as Best Girl Citizen, gave a farewell speech to the student body on the fine oc- casion. The climax of the program came when the seniors marched off the gym floor. Central is proud of all these for they show the true spirit of Central. The fine example of school spirit the Class of 1959 set will be carried out through the years to follow. Oh. for the excitement of Recognition Day! Solly F Reba Hughes, ond Delilah Fogel -talk A repr sentative from the Kiwanis Club presents the Kiwonis trophy to Bill BoycJ on ion Day. Athletes, public speakers, iournolists, musicians, artists, and many others received the 3II deserved awards Mary Chapman is all smiles as she receives a GAA Sports Trophy from Sis Arnold, Recognition Day is a special day students look forward to because it shows the true spirit of Central. The Fleck Achievement Trophy, an outstanding oword for underclos! cations department is presented to Elizabeth Arnold by Ron Jon Sandy Jones, Gay Lombert, and Judy Combs look on. This oword is valuable underclassmen in publications. It wos estoblished by M adviser of Spotlight and Caldron. the publi- Hullinger, is given to the most Cleon Fleck, former 157 There goes another group best of luck always. The Class of 1959 saw their fou ' years at Central ccme to tearful conclusion on June 4 in Central ' s gymnasium. The program was opened with the invocation, which was pre- sented by Jerry Gaskill, class president, and the Speaking Choir, which consisted of 21 members of the senior class. Ruth Tyndoll then welcomed the members of the faculty, par- ents, and guests of the graduating seniors. Members of the Speaking Choir and Mr. Aaron T. Lindley, Superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools, spoke on the topic, We Hitch Our Wagon to a Star, which hod been the theme for the Senior Banquet, and which hod served as a goal for each member of the class. Diplomas were presented to 158 boys and 131 girls, includ- ing two night school students, who hod successfully completed four years at Central. Miss Meriboh Ingham, dean of girls; Mr. Ralph O. Virts, dean of boys; and Mr. Paul Spuller, prin- cipal; made the presentations. For four yeo ' s the 1959 graduating class had been advised by their three sponsors, Mrs. Ladonna Huntley, Mr. Robert Armstrong, and Mr. Gordon Fatzinger. This doss will forever hold special place in Central ' s hall of fame. background, the Speaking Choir, consisting of 21 members of the gradu- loss, make a presentation while Mr. Lindley, Mrs. Huntley, Mr. Fotsinger, Virts, Miss Ingham, and Mr. Spuller listen ottentively on the platform. of outstanding Seniors; The class of 1959 saw their four yea June 4, in Central ' s gymnasium. Here from Mr. Spuller. Miss Ingharr at Central come to a conclusion on Doug Bate man receives his diploma Huntley, and Mr. Fotzinger look on. Senior Recognition Day, the day seniors wear their caps and gowns for the first time, is o climax to four years of high school. The entire class and the entire student body thrills to the forewell speech, high point of the Recognition Day ceremonies. Sharon Frank, Best Girl Citi- zen, prepares to give the lost speech, a farewell speech, from the doss of 1959 to the student body. The graduation program of the Class of ' 59 was presented in Central ' s gym- nasium with Miss Meriboh Ingham. Mr. Ralph Virts and Mr. Paul Spuller made the presentations. Here, Jerry Gaskill, class president and salutotorian, presents his graduation speech. Sign here! and On this page here! exclaim several of Central ' s graduating seniors to Don Linton. In years to come, these students will hold their yeorbook and the memories it holds as o cherished posses- sion. For most students, there never seems to be enough space for valu- oble signatures of their fellow clossmates. 159 We appreciate everyone ' s help this year STAFF FOR THE 1960 CALDRON: EDITOR RICKY KAMM MANAGER SHARON ROSE Assistant Editor Nancy Rogue Copy Editor Jim Hullinger Asst. Copy Editor Cheryl Johnson Art Editor Nancy Whited Senior Editor James Black Faculty Editor Bob Stevenson Picture Editor Sandi Roberts Indentiflcation Editors Joyce Dull Schoree Sullivan Typist Norma Scheerer Photo Staff Clarence Mueller Doug Ruby Tom Thornburg Russel Overby Tom Garrison Joe Pratt OIlie Hamdin Sales Manager Bob Tilker Records Managers Betty Vinson Marquita Diiv ' orth Bookheads Mary Cox Barbara Bryant Sharon Walburn Brenda Hardiek ADVISER MR. JERRY WOODRING AND MANY THANKS TO: Principal Paul Spuller, homeroom teachers, and agents for boosting the sales drive; Miss Vera Pence and Mr. Robert Dornte, senior advisers, Miss Connie Standish and Mr. George Tricolas, junior advisers, Mrs. Doris Sauerwein and Mr. John Baughman, sophomore advisers, and Mrs. Irene Rahmer and Mr. William Stotts, freshman advisers, for co-operation with Battle of the Classexes and for class payments,- custodian Raymond Meshberger and his staff; Mr. Yager and the boys on PA; the Dance Band for participation in the Battle ; Spotlight editors for publicity; all those wonderful troupers who took port in the Battle, and all subscribers. We owe much to Jim Long, Belva Bender, John Arnold, Ron Jones, Liz Arnold, Gary Travis, Carolyn Lange, and Ann Beers for their valuable contributions to the copy staff. We are also grateful to Mr. Bruce Tone, for his help in planning the initial stages of the book, and his hot dogs and lost pie; Mrs. Winifred Ormerod, school treasurer, and Mrs. Mildred Kueneke and Mrs. Betty Beerbower, sec- retaries, for much assistance and patience; the entire fac- ulty for wonderful co-operation while we took class por- traits; the Boys ' Athletic Association, clubs, and organiza- tions for page payments; Mr. John Stearns and Mr. Carl Hartup for special considerations and a beautiful job on prints; Herb McCorkhill representing Indiana School Pic- tures; Mr. Owen A. Forsyth and Mr. Art Piatt for several pictures; Jim Brown for the many hours he spent to moke our book look fresh and original in art work; Bob Carter of WPTA and Al Russel of WGL for personal appearances, and Mr. Walter Corky Devlin for his assistance repre- senting the American Yearbook Company. 160 Look again ... if it isn ' t here, weVe sorry. Page Administration 60 Anthony Wayne Club ■ 95 Art 81 Art Club 90 Autographs 1 64- 1 68 B Band 120-121 Basketball 132-137 Battle of Classexes 1 50 Biology Club 91 Booster Coub 102-103 Business 74-75 Junior Prom 146 Juniors 30-36 Junior Officers 30 Junior Play 148 Lettermen 112 M Math Club 92 Mathematics 70-71 Modern Music Masters 118 Music 82-83 Caldron Carnivals Cheerleaders Choir Christmas Program . . Coaches Concerts Credits Cross Country Custodians and Cooks Page N 109 151 131 -117 149 130 154 160 129 , 62 NFL 96 Pep Sessions 152-153 Phy-Chem Club 93 Physical Education 84-85 Press Club 113 PTA 88-89 D Dance Bond 119 Doodlebugs 100 Dramatics 106-107 Drivers Training 82-83 Editorial 1-13 English 66-68 Faculty Pictures 64-85 FBLA 99 Football 1 24- 1 28 Foreign Language 69 Freshmen 47-57 Freshman Program 53 Freshman Officers 47 Friday Night Dances 144-145 FTA 98 Rifle Club 105 Rocket Club 94 Scenics 2-13 Science 64-65 Sectional 1 36- 1 37 Senior Honors 16-17 Seniors 18-29 Senior Officers 17 Senior Prom 147 Service Club 101 Social Life 2-13 Social Studies 72-73 Sophomores 37-46 Sophomore Officers 37 Special Class 82-83 Speech 82-83 Speech Vod-Vil 150 Spotlight 110-111 Student Council 1 04 G H GAA 1 40- 1 4 1 Tennis . Twirlers Health Home Economics Industrial 78_ 84-85 76-77 Y-Teens 139 -115 97 The Most Modern Photographic Studio in Fort Wayne Best Wishes to the CLASS OF ' 60 from your OFFICIAL CLASS PHOTOQRAPHER mil Calhoun WAITERS STUDIO Photographers of Distinction H-9941 GOOD LUCK TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1960. AMERICAN YEARBOOK CO. Hannibal, Missouri WALTER Corky DEVLIN Representative What a grand, unforgettable year, Bengie May this book bring back pleasant memories. Many thanks to you from the Caldron staff. We may go, but Bengie will last forever . . . . Please sign here. I have to fill this page. J - 1 -J r ' te .K ,v! h. i k: i W« 5K .