Central High School - Centorian Yearbook (Hayti, MO)

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PoPuLAn Boy WILLIE PITTMAN POPULAR Girl ALMA WELCH

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In July, 1946, eighty-four green Freshmen entered school to be- gin. their four years at Central High School. At the first meeting, the following officers were elected: President, Raymond Powellg Vice- President, Alex Cooperg Secretary, Savannah Howard and Treasurer, Virginia Parham. A highlight of the year was a Talent Program that 'was presented as an awembly program in the summer. Miss Odessa Roberts was our sponsor. In the summer of '47 our class enrollment had decreased to 64. We elected Alma Welch for President, Alex Cooper, Vice-Presidentg Mattie P. Ketchum, Secretaryg and Virginia Parham, Treasurer. A 'highlight of our Sophomore year was a farewell party in honor of our class spoonsor, Miss Odessa Roberts. In our Junior year, with 47 members, we elected Alma Welch for President, Alex Cooper, Vice-President, Mattie Ketchum, Secretary: and 'Lamar Wilsn, Treasurer. One of the main features of this year was our presentation of the play Bound to Marry. In order to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom, many social activities were given, such as parties, plays, and entertainments. The Junior-Senior Prom was very successful. Our sponsor was Miss Deboe. In our Senior year, only 37 members enrolled. We elected Alex Cooper, Presidentg Alma Welch, Vice President, Cora Spence, Secre- tary: and Lamar Wilson, Treasurer. We had few social affairs, be- cause we were looking forward to the one great affair- graduation. Our sponsor was Miss Deboe. . I To dear Old Central, we say goodbye, but we shall never forget you. We will always do that which will lift up your name and strive to live up to your teachings. Through this means, you will know that your work has not been in vain. u.

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CLASS PROPHECY As I look through the crystal ball, I can see the following people in 1960: Charlene Alexander, head clerk in a downtown dry goods store. Odessa Artis and Mattie P. Ketchum teaching in Pascola School system. Johnny Gilmer, financial advisor to the Mayor of Kennett. Obit Pittman renting 80 acre farm, supporting family and Leandrew. Charles Noble playing manager of Kansas City Monarch Baseball team. Billy Oakes, candidate for county clerk on Progressive Ticket. Willie Nelson, retiring from bachelorhood. Willie Pittman, assistant football Coach at Ph-ilander Smith. Lamar and Charles Wilson operat- ing Wilson's Furniture Store, 112 E. 32nd Street, Pascola, Missouri. Cora Spencer, Librarian at Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennes- see. Albert Meeks starring with Silas Green Minstrel shows. Albert Moore breaking Mal W'hitfield's 880 yard Olympic record. E. L. Jack- son, owner of Jacksons Cab Station. Lewis Morris, owner of Morris New and Used Car Sales. Joe McGaughy working at Local Compress. Hulene Jackson, an old maid who attends church every Sunday. Author Ketchum, insur- ance agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Merl-ene Jackson working on her Master's degree at University of Illinois. Mar- ion Ivy, Chief Justice, California State Supreme Court. Leroy Griffin, sport reporter for Pittsburg Courier. Vetterine Wig gins,, housewife of a manager of a scientific farm project. Hinton Gil- mer, owner of Hotel Gilmer, downtown Kennettf Savannah Howard secretary to Mayor of Kennett. Simmie Lott, head mechanic at Fix- lt car garage. Willie Richardson, President of Hobnob Union. Georgia Calhoun, society editor of Arkansas Traveler. Alma Welch, Home demonstra- tion agent for Pemiscot and Dunklin County. .Hazy Blissett, Head of Department of Criminology City College of Hayti. Emestyne Kyles, rnlagied and living on a small Southeastern Missouri farm with six c 1 ren. Beatrice Goodman, a graduate of Tougaloo College,Mississippi, with a major in loquacity, married and supporting husband and four children by cooking in local School Cafeteria. As the vision in the crystal ball slowly fades I can see a ' . n . - , promis- ings attorney, Alex Cooper, engaged m debating which was one of his ou tanding achievements at dear old Central.