Central High School - Centralia Yearbook (Bay City, MI)

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Sf F. K 1 . li fd ff iff i A by buying a Liberty Bond for rather two of theml and the usual senior send-off at Wenonah Beach. This event was not as elaborate as in former years be- cause of stringent war conditions, but a fine time was enjoyed by all. With this event safely tucked away we were now ready to step into the shoes of the de- parting Seniors. To be a Senior! What a sensation! To know and to know that you know! It seemed as though some good fairy had in a moment transplanted us from the land of green grass and blissful ignorance as Freshmen, to a land of deeds accomplished and undisputed wisdom as Seniors. We shortly displayed our acquired knowledge by electing Otto Knechtel, Presidentg Florence Jennison, Vice Presidentg Marjorie Snover, Secretaryg Dexter Richardson, Treasurer, and Wm. Crawforth, Sergeant-at-Arms. The usual class duties were attended to, and things ran smoothly. Because of undesirable conduct of some students at class parties, a set of resolutions were drawn up and approved by the entire school. They were as follows: Whereas, The rivalry between classes had gone beyond reasonable acts, and bounds, which in the eyes of the law are punishable as crimes, have been com- mitted by students in Eastern in the various class strugglesg Be it Resolved, That we, the senior class of '19 hereby express our disap- proval and desire to stamp out such conduct by any student or students at Eastern. Also Be it Resolved, That the president be authorized to appoint two members of the class to confer with representatives of the other classes to make plans for an active campaign against said evils. Thus through the approval of this resolution the class of 1919 is the first graduating class to openly take action against class rivalry evils. Parties were enjoyed at the homes of Misses Boes and Boehringer. Then followed a delightful time at the home of Miss Beese at Saginaw. In June came the usual Senior play, entitled The Manoeuvers of Jane, which was a huge success. Then arrived the great day-Graduation. This day only a graduate can appreciate. The social activities of the year ended with the Senior send-off at Wenonah-and our career at Eastern was over. 'Tis a good thing to be rich, but 'tis better to be strong. 'Tis a great thing to live but that which makes life worth living is to be loved by many friends. The curtain drops and our activities are history-they are enshrouded in dusk. But the evening star breaks forth in brilliant splendor,--the star of lasting friendships made at Eastern and retained through life. We look into the hazy turmoil of the world, but we move, pulse, throb, grow strong and conquer be- cause we love and are loved by many friends. PAUL A. REHMUS. gil? 'g'Li4':':5'l- K' :Af W ' 1

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Class 'History T is with sad hearts that we, the Class of 1919, write this, our class history. Not because of deeds left undone, but because a history is the summing up of deeds done and gone. And now having come to the hour of parting, we regret that our class activities in dear old Eastern are over. But with our sadness is also mingled joy for our success has not been of individual effort but united class spirit. We came, we saw, we conquered, and undoubted- ly future class historians will refer back to the Class of 1919 as the cornerstone for the motto, In union there is strength. With this duty to posterity on our minds we grab our trusty quill and ancient ink-horn to pen indelibly on the emblazoned panels of old Eastern our efforts and their final culmination-um diluted success. As freshmen we were no different from the average. Many an ambitious youth learned the first rules of obedience and respect through his trip to the hay market water tank. Many a proud damsel gleaned that mirrors in the cloak rooms are for upper class girls only. We organized during the second semester, but merely for acquaintanceship sake. Our honorary members chosen were Miss Beese and Mr. Carter. We had the usual class parties, and soon our first year closed. We had not performed miracles but-our time had not yet come. As Sophomores we formed our first permanent organization. The class officers chosen were Paul Rehmus, President, Gwen Whitehouse, Vice President, Raymond Lewis, Secretary, and 'Vera Yeoward, Treasurer. Shortly after the election Raymond Lewis left and'Blanche Merritt was selected to fill the vacancy for the rest of the year. The first thing of moment done, was to choose a school pin, the design of which was to be used permanently by future classes. The pin met unanimous approval, and now is the school stan- dard. Next, splendid parties were enjoyed at the homes of Miss Frances Klaas- sen and Miss Kathleen Boes. Later in the year the class colors, yellow and white, were chosen. Then in May came the original Sophomore stunt-a Mardi Gras at the Y. W. C. A. The entire faculty were invited to the function. The affair met with unprecedented success. Games, music, plays and refreshments con- stituted the program. The galaxy of gay costumes and colors was an unerasable feature and the Mardi Gras will long be remembered as one of the most splendid, original, class entertainments in the history of Eastern. This closed our Soph- omore year. Then came our proud Junior year! We re-elected Mr. Rehmus, President, and Miss Whitehouse, Vice President. The other officers selected were, Mr. Gates, Secretary, Miss Rutzen, Treasurer, and Mr. Kay, Sergeant-at-Arms. Things were started immediateyl and class pins and rings sent for. A Hallow- e'en party was enjoyed at the home of Miss Whitehouse. Mr. Carter, our hon- orary member, left shortly after, and a very able man was unanimously chosen to succeed him in the person of Mr. German. His shrewd business advice coupled with the tact of Miss Beese accounted strongly for our third year's success. Then followed the climax of the year, the J play, Green Stockings. This comedy was a wonderful success both in finances and display of talent. The cast of the play was as follows: . Lenore Rutzen ........... ..... C elia Faraday Paul Rehmus ....... .... C olonel Smith Frances Klaassen .... ---Phyllis Faraday Ray. Lewis -------- .... R obt. Tarver .Gwen Whitehouse--- ------- Aunt Ida Irma Crampton ---- ...- L ady Evelyn Alvin Myers ..... .... M r. Raleigh Julia Grove .... -,--,-- M edge Edwin Beck --.-- ------ M r, Steele Paul Leikert ..... ------- T he Butler Herb- Galow .......-..................... -Admiral G1-ice Ralph Swan --------------.--.-............ Wm. Faraday The financial returns were greater than those of ' 1 ' the history of Eastern. To boost the sale of tickets thernigrlllegdfgkgfgie cpiiritdld on the study room blackboards which each day registered the increase in sales. To relax after the play we enjoyed a Hard Time t 13 th Miss Rhodes. The novel event was greatly enjoyed. Thdxlyrezriyr awas ivvhlahnff 85 if ui f Q nf w I 'A iv'

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' Class ropbecy SCENE-Egypt. TIME-1930 deserts of Egypt is found gazing upon the great masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Sphinx. Bob, musing over the past as he was wont to do in days gone by, wonders what has become of his former schoolmates. 'OB PRICE, who is a Globe Trotter, wandering through the sandy In melancholy frame of mind he exclaimed, Oh! thou who knows all mysteries of the world, open thy lips of stone and reveal to me the fate of my schoolmates of early days. At once his vision cleared and he seemed to see each comrade as the Sphinx told his story. You remember Otto Knechtel, the noble president of our Senior year, he always had an ear for music and is now engaged in manipulating the hand-organ in the great circus managed by Raymond Lewis. Morse Porter, Forrest Free- man and Leslie Bush are also with this company entertaining the children at each performance by funny antics. Ruby Cowan and Eva Thomas with the help of Dexter Richardson and Frank Johnson are engaged in teaching the art of dancing without stepping on the feet of one's partner. H Bill Crawforth has been at work now for many years compiling a new dictionary of proper words to be used by athletes. Bessie Rowell, Theda Phillips and Julia Grove have become proficient in the handling of rolling pins. Florence Jennison, Francis Klaassen, Eunice Tyler, Mary Stewart, Florence Olsen and Muriel Gartung are now prominent in the government circles in Washington. Albert Miller has gained considerable attention as a second Human Fly. Herbert Galow, Ralph Swan, Alvin Myers and Harold Hennigar have just perfected a patent in love making. Elmer Kaupp, Theodore White have fallen heir to the thrilling position of traffic cop. Speed is their middle name. Laura Long, Marion Moore and Myrtle Merritt are in the land of rice and tea trying hard to be the right kind of missionaries. Paul Rehmus as the mayor of the large and prosperous town of Carrollton has made his name famous. Gwen Whitehouse is now judge of police court. She has as co-workers Caroline Levy and Ruth Price as officers of the court, Marjorie Snover as lawyer and Arlene Effrick as attorney. Paul Uberhorst has acquired the much wanted position of postmaster in Unionville. Blanche Davis, his wife, is the town gossip owing to her husband's position. Lewis Favorite, Lenore Rutzen, Cyril Kay and John Goscinski have formed a partnership to further their business interests. Lewis is a doctor, Lenore a trained nurse, Cyril a life insurance agent and John an undertaker. David Jacoby, a prosperous business man, has in his office the three sten- ographers, Sadie Symons, Lillian Rein and Fanny Caplan, who have been awarded a medal as the World's Champion Gum Chewers. fi wl- It