Central High School - Brecky Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELIZABETH BRUBAKER, President DOROTHY SIEMS, Secretary Miss ROBINETTE, Faculty Adviser OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL JOSEPH REYNOLDS, Vice-President, Presiding Ojfcer IVIARIAN FOWLER, Second Vice-President OLIVE REED, Secretary WADE SKINNER, Sergeant-at-Arms MARGARET OSTERWALD, Treasurer E221

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O I , s 0 ' I I I I IN M EMORIA M JouN Josizvu 'l'uoMAs Member of the Central High School Faculty 1910-1935. died May 17. 1935 The career of Mr. 'I1l10lIl3S 't'l1lllIlg after a prolonged struggle against yielding to ill health-is an example of achievement in the face of what might be considered almost in- surmountable difiiculties. He was born in Pennsylvania of sturdy Welsh stock. Am- bitious for an education. he had sufhcient strength of character to overcome every ob- stacle that might block his path. He worked his way through Lafayette College. where he maintained a good scholastic record. and dis- tinguished himself nationally in football. For several years he was Central's coach in this sport. developing record teams. Central students of today knew him only as a teacher of mathematics. but he was a man of wider interests. among these. history and music. His many friends in the faculty will always remember his genial manner and pleasant smile, but beneath the qualities that endeared him to all who were associated with him in work or play. there remained the sterling honesty. the strength and the fighting spirit that are characteristic of the Welsh roots from which he sprang. Gizomziz J. Jomzs E211

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THE STUDENT COUNCIL ELIZABETH BRUBAK1-:R Jos REYNOLDS The Student Council, through this school year successfully continued programs begun in former years and initiated five new activities. The Guardian System, which provides for incoming rookies, was handled by the second vice'president, Marion Fowler, and the lunch room committee, responsi- ble for the cleanliness at the school cafeteria, was under the chairmanship of the first vice-president, Joseph Reynolds. The council faculty adviser, Miss Rosalie Robinette, took charge of the coaching system and was assisted by a coaching committee headed by Sallie Steele. To supplement the individual aid given in former years to freshmen need- ing help in their subjects, experimental study halls, under the leadership of upper- classmen were begun and found successful. The Council sponsored dancing in the Armory for the entertainment of the students during their lunch periods. The committee in charge of the dancing, under the chairmanship of Pete Snyder, arranged for the payment of the orches- tras by a five-cent admission fee, the popularity of the dancing, however, provided a surplus fund which was added to the Council treasury, thus making a treasurer necessary and Margaret Osterwald was elected to fill the office. The surplus in the treasury made possible an extensive Christmas program which was followed throughout the school for the aid of needy families during the holiday season. Food, clothing, and presents were distributed through the co- operation of sections and individual contributions of clothing and small sums of money. The money remaining from these contributions was formed into a Wel- fare Fund to be maintained by the council in the future for the benefit of those in need and to be used at the discretion of the Assistant Principal, Miss Helen Coolidge. ln addition to the dancing and Christmas projects the council sponsored two assemblies, one given each semester. It is hoped that the Student Council in future years will continue and improve upon the work done by this year's group. i231