Central High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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POR'l' PLATO ANDROS BRUCE DRAKE Head Basketball Coach, University of Oklahoma

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EORGE B. SAUNDERS Associate Biologist, Research Division, United States Department of I nterior, 'ff RESEARUII

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MIKE MONRONEY Central-1920 Representative from Oklahoma to the United States Congress Universi of Oklahoma-B. A.1I914. Phi Beta Kappa Qnational scholastiizj. Phi Gamma Delta Qsocialj. Pe-et fmen's honor organizationj. Letzeiser medal fscholastic honorj. Editor of the Oklahoma Daily. Associated with the Daily Oklahoman and Oklahoma City Times. CORINNE BREEDING Central-1914 Advertising Manager for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Corinne Breeding was a member of the first freshman class to enter Central, in I9l0. University of Oklahoma-B. A.-I9I8. Kappa Alpha Theta fsocialj. Office manager in Dallas Y. W. C. A. Overseas work in Russia and Baltic states in connection with Y. W. C. A. Editorial staff of advertising trade journal in New York City. HOLMES BALDRIDGE Central-1921 Special Assistant to the Attorney-General of United States, and Head of Trial Section of the Anti-Trust Division of the United States Department of lustice. University of Oklahoma--A. B.--I925. Phi Beta Kappa Qnational scholasticj. Order of the Coif fhighest law honorj . Delta Sigma Rho Qlawj. Alpha Kappa Psi fbusinessj. Pe-et fmen's honor organization, . ERIK RHODES Central-1923 Now on the New Yorle Stage Universi of Oklahoma-A. B.-1927. Phi Beta Kappa Qnational scholastig. Won the Marion Talley scholarship in voice while at the university. Erik Rhodes QErnest Sharpe to Centralj began his dramatic career as Francois Villon in the senior play of 1923, lf I Were King. Since then he has appeared on the stage in The Gay Divorcee, and in many screen plays, including the cinema production of that comedy. GEORGE CLARK Ctfllfdl-1922 Creator of The Neighbors After havin been active in newspaper work in Chicago, Cleveland, and New fork, George Clark now has his cartoons appearing in more than one hundred daily papers Qincluding the Oklahoma City Timesj. Many of us have chuckled or blushed over our counter- .parts and contemporaries as .P0l'!l'FKCd by his slightly ironical but none the less skillful pen in e Neighbors, formerly Side Glances. IAMES SAMUEL BINKLEY, M. D. Central-1925 National Authority on Cancer Univ'rsity of Oklahoma-B. S. and B. A.-I930. Harvard Medical School-M. D.-I932. Phi Beta Kappa lnational scholasticj. Pe-et fmen's honor organizationj. Phi Delta Theta fsocialj. Phi Beta Pi fmedicinej. Member of New York Academy of Science. junior Member of American College of Surgeons. Rockefeller Clinical Fellow in Cancer, Research at Memorial Hospital, New York. Edu- cational tour of state of Oklahoma lecturing on cancer control. GEORGE B. SAUNDERS Central-1914 Associate Biologist, Research Division, U. S. Department of the Interior Oklahoma City University-A. B.-1928. Cornell University- Ph. D.-lgal. Georgie Saunders' interest in biology and ornithology as taken im all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, and southwestern Africa. Since 1936 he has been concerned with field research pertaining to migratory birds in Canada and Mexico. lt's a glorious life for us because it represents the combination of vocation and hobbyg we're at our happiest when we're out on lakes and marshes miles from nowhere. BRUCE DRAKE Central-1924 Head Basketball Coach at University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma-B. S.-I929. Lettered in athletics as follows: Three years in basketball fcaptainj, Three years in track Qcaptainj, Two years in football fquarterbackj. Alpha Tau Omega fsocialj. Letzeiser medal fscholastic honorj. Dads' Day Cup foutstanding all-round studentj. BILL BELLAMY Central-1940 A person who will go down in Cardinal history as one of our most industrious and versatile leaders is Bill Bellamy. President, Student Council ftwo semestersj . Editor of Sooner Spirit. Mem- ber of Red Shirts, Masquers, jeffs. First string football team ftwo yearsj. Elected on All-city, Mid-State, and All-State football teams. Bill enters Tulane University at New Orleans to study joumalism. BONNA BELLE MELTON Central-1940 Bonna Belle Melton will probably go far in the world as a business woman. At Central she has taken a most com lete commercial course, making all A's and B's in these subjects. it is not only in this type of work that Bonna Belle excellsg she has done outstand- ing work in music, and is a member of the National Honor Society. BOB ALEXANDER Central--1940 One of the most versatile leaders of the Class of 1940 is Bob Alexander. Member of the golf team. President of Student Council. President of Red Shirts. Member of Ieffs, Masquers, N. F. L. Lead in the Senior play. Commencement speaker. At present, Bob plans to attend the University of Oklahoma to major in law. LARRY BOGGS Central-1940 During Larry's years at Central, he has been very active in extra- curricular activities, chiefly in the field of dramatics. His pleasing voice and acting ability give him the lead in the musical comedy. The Gingham Girl. e had an important art in the senior play and is a member of The Masguers. Other honors: President of Student Council, President of ed Shirts, Business manager of the Annual, President of the Senior Class, Commencement speaker. BETTY CLIFFORD C entral-1 940 Betty Clifford is a very talented art student and is planning to continue her study in that field at O. U. after her graduation rom Central. She is especially good in cartoon work, having won first in the cartoon contest sponsored by the League of Women Voters on the subject of the merit system. She has also designed several covers for our programs as well as some of the division pages for the annual. Betty is a member of the Red Skirts. BENNETT BASORE Central-1940 A most outstanding student in the field of science is Bennett Basore. He has studied geology, chemistry, and physics, making all A's and B's in these subjects. His scholastic record is not limited to scientific subjects, since Bennett is also a member of the National Honor Socie as well as the Chemistry Club. He will enroll at O. U. next rfiill to start the many years of training which will make him a full-fledged M. D. ESTELLE SMITH Central-1940 Estelle seems to have that accurate and analytical type of mind that makes the study of science both a pleasure and a profit. She has taken all the science that is offered at Central and has made all A's and B's in these subjects. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Chemistry Club. Estelle expects to attend either O. U. or A. 61 M. after graduation, where she will major in chemistry and dictetics. PLATO ANDROS Ctnffdl--1940 Probably the most versatile athlete in Central is Plato Andros. He has played many outstanding games as a most able Cardinal tackle and served as captain of the football team He was placed on the All-city and Mid-State football teams. Plato has set state records in both the discus and shot-put. He is an active member of the Student Council and Red Shirts, and does his share in all school activities.