Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Central Establishes New Traditions, Standards; Students Look Ahead to Greater Achievements Gathered to discuss the business at hand is the Davenport school board. Front Row: Dr. James Rogers; Miss Viola Waack, secretary; Dr. J. Brown White, president; Mr. Paul Norton; and Mr. Raymond Judd. Back Row: Mr. Lester Jones; Dr. An- thony Marinaccio, superintendent of schools; Mr. Thomas Nobis; and Dr. Gordon Flynn. Students, Central High School is now nearly two years old. Last year our students and teachers were re- quired to adjust in many ways. About the only thing that remained intact and even improved from previous years was the strong academic program. Naturally, we missed the powerful athletic teams of the past, the music groups which had no equal in high school circles, and the competitive success of all our inter-school groups. We also missed the crowded corridors and assemblies and the large crowds at all the social events. However, by the end of the year we were well on our way to a new and distinctive school spirit for our new Central High School. This year it is obvious that our student body has gained its poise and is looking ahead, not backward. Old Davenport High School is now his- tory while our new Central High is well on its way to establishing new standards, new traditions, and new records of its own. This has been a good year at Central, and many more good years are to follow. We have every right to be proud of Central High. Best Wishes, 12