Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Jet by Administrations Mr. Orville Kahler Assistant Principal Mr. Roger Berry Principal Students of Central High School: In answer to a request for comments on some of the tilings that make our school one of distinction, I would enumerate some of the important academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities offered to our students. Many of these activities which distin- guish our school are so well established that we fail to fully appreciate or to recognize their true qualities. It is well to remember, for instance, that our school has been truly outstanding in instrumental and vocal music. Our band, orchestra, and a Cappella choir have rendered superb performances. For years our debaters and other public speakers have dominated a vast com- petitive scene. The strength and scope of our physical education and athletic programs are recognized be- cause of the fact that very few schools have a course of study which is as complete as ours. When we com- pare our clubs and fine arts programs, as well as our library facilities, to those of other schools, it is easy to see that Central High School ranks far beyond many of them. Business education, publications, vo- cational education, special education, and counseling programs at Central High School also receive high recognition from businesses and professions. These academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities should not be taken for granted, but ap- preciated and sustained for those students who will walk these halls in years to come. Sincerely, 17

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Dr. Anthony Marinaccio Superintendent of Schools Standards and Rule! The Davenport Board of Education is an instru- ment of the Iowa State Legislature, which is respon- sible for setting policies for public schools in the city. The system includes two senior high schools, four junior highs, and 20 elementary schools. It is the school board s function to provide build- ings, grounds, efficient teachers, and the proper cur- riculum to teach students, from kindergarteners to high school seniors. Regularly scheduled monthly meetings arc held to discuss these important matters, and special meetings arc called as the need arises. The elected board hires the superintendent of schools, administrative staff, school principals, and teachers to function according to its policies. Actions by tl e school board are taken always with the student and his education foremost in mind. It is the administration’s goal that the younger genera- tion may grow up as well educated citizens. Likewise is the goal of Central’s administration, whose guidance far outweighs the detention notices. Discussing business at hand during one of its monthly meetings is the Davenport Hoard of Education. Pictured around the table are: Dr. James Rogers; Dr. J. Brown White; Mr. Lester Jones; Supt. Anthony Marinaccio; Mr. Thomas Nobis, president; Miss Viola Waack. secretary: Dr. Gordon Flynn. Mr. Raymond Judd; Mr. Paul Norton. 16

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High-ranking Seniors Win Scholastic Awards Students who received recognition in the Merit Scholarship program arc. First Row: finalists Barb Beiter. Doug Hosford, Tom Fritzschc. Second Row: Irene Blaser, Candy Wicbcner, Jeff Mitchell. Third Row: Lori Meier, Michele Adams. Rick Zimmerman. Fourth Row: Joanne Rohwcddcr. Pam Parker, lim Carlton. Fifth Row: Ann Schafer, Julie Stoker. Jim Paul. Absent from the picture are Linda Severson, finalist; Wendy Gannett; and Van Schwartz. There must be an easier way.” exclaim Tom Fritzschc and Merry Lu Martin, the two Number Is” of the senior class. Last March, Central’s college-bound juniors, along with thousands of students across the nation, enrolled in the eighth annual National Merit Scholarship com- petition. After preliminary competition in a vigorous testing program, four Central students — Barb Beiter, Tom Fritzschc, Doug Hosford, and Linda Severson — achieved sem-finalist status. Twelve more Centralites received letters of com- mendation. They are: Michele Adams, Irene Blaser, Jim Carlton, Wendy Gannett, Lori Meier, Jeff Mitch- ell, Pam Parker, Jim Paul, Joanne Rohwedder, Ann Schafer, Van Schwartz, Julie Stoker, Candy Wicbcner, and Rick Zimmerman. In December of 1962, the four semi-finalists set out with sharpened pencils and minds to take a second test, which selected National Merit finalists. After successfully completing their Scholastic Aptitude Test, which is one of the College Board Examina- tions, all four Central competitors attained finalist ranking. This placed them among the top one-half percent of the nation’s graduating seniors and made them eligible for a four-year National Merit Scholar- ship, ranging from Si00 to $1500 annually.