Central Catholic High School - Centralma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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everencf Rayman efeiclzner Untiring in his efforts to make Central an outstand- ing educational center, our principal, the Reverend Raymond l. Leichner directed all the activity of the school. lnterested in the formation of alert Well-informed Catholic citizens, Father encouraged competition at both the local and national level. His interest and con- cern in the students' academic progress inspired con- fidence and top performance. As assistant superinten- dent of schools, Father had added duties, but as a zealous priest his main efforts were directed toward the formation of the Christlife in the students. Weekly Mass and an opportunity to receive the sacraments are the chief means Father offers to Centralites to aid them in forming strong characters to combat the im- morality of the day.

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...Q .gn nn' HI- g - :intl f. QVQ4'Q4'l k KQHTQ WUQSMGH Filling a triple role-pastor ot St. Paul Parish, superintendent ot schools for the Allentown diocese, and rector of Central Catholic High-the Reverend Henry l. l-luesman still manages to tind time to be keenly interested in events at our school. The first regular class day, Father opened our school year with the Mass ot the Holy Spirit. During the course ot the term in his capacity as superintendent of schools, Father attended educational conventions at New Or- leans and Pittsburgh. For the financial and spiritual aid so generously given to Central, Father I-luesrnan receives the sincere thank you of every student.

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Reverend Ioseph Fricker Vice Principal Prefect of Discipline View Reverend Stephen Bednarik Religion IV Boys' Guidance Counselor Senior Class Play Reverend lctmes Ferry Religion lil Hssistant Director of Qthletics Ptssistant Forensic Moderator Reverend Robert Forst Director of Hnnex Religion I Reverend Ioseph Dickert Religion I, II Boys' Counselor Director ot Hthletics Working hours extend long past regular class time for Central's priest faculty. Teaching at St. loseph's Hospital School of Nursing occupied Fathers Bednarik and Dickert, Under the magic baton of Father Zolondek the nurses' chorus blends in harmony. Father Forst comes to the aid ot St. Margaret's choir, Forensic moderator, Father Kelly Worked hard to add more honors to Central's record. Head of the Allentown Foren- sic Union, Father Ferry arranged several practice rounds. Besides his duties at Central, Father Fricker heads the athletic board of the diocese. ----......., IIWUZUTNK E ., winks g F' scum .,.---- ' Game arrangements kept Father Dickert busy contacting various schools, Reverend Iohn Zolondek Reverend Bruce Kelly Orchestra Religion ll Band Forensic Moderator Choral Groups Hillroad Hi-Lites Marching Units if 'il-Q... 'f' ecfica tee! Q70 fzrist