Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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.

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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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Honor Students -- Pins, Crests, Recognition Following a tradition initiated last year, the faculty, administration, parents, and student body recognized CHS honors students during two awards assemblies this year. Three hundred and forty-three honors were awarded to seniors, juniors, and sophomores for their scholastic achievements. After an orchestra presentation and a speech by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Marinaccio, who initiated this program, each student was individ- ually recognized for his achievements. He then re- ceived cither a pin, crest, or certificate, according to his scholastic level. Under the program, students receive an Academic Excellence Award for earning a semester grade of A” in each of four basic academic subjects; a First Honors Award for obtaining a semester average of 3.80 or above in their full credit subjects; or a Second Honors Award for earning a 3.50 to 3.79 average in their full credit subjects. At graduation, seniors are honored for their aca- demic achievement by wearing a distinctive cord dur- ing Commencement exercises. 19