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

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page 10 January Class History of 1 94.-9 E Came to Central as a small group of freshmen in January, 1945 from the various grade schools of Bay City. Two years later we were joined by the junior class from T. L. Handy. Our first responsibility as freshmen was to elect our class officers. Colon Proctor was elected presidentg Bill Weigle, vice-presidentg Nola Farmer, treasurer, and Nancy Hood, class secretary. Representing our class in the senate were James Carras, Irving Goldberg and Judy Kerr. Girls' League representatives were Blanche Socia, Jeanne Watson and Maxine Wibert. Heading our class as sophomore officers were Marcella Miller, president: Kamal Sams, vice-presidentg Rudean Roth, secretaryg and Abe Hitow, treasurer. We elected as class senators James Carras, Irving Goldberg and Harold Parrish. Representing us in the Girls' League were Marcella Miller, Phyllis Pacholka and Rudean Roth. Entering into our Junior year we elected Abe Hitow, president: Myrtle David- son, vice-president: Mary Pappas, secretaryg and Phyllis Pacholka, treasurer. Irving Goldberg and James Carras were once again elected as senators and Tom Van Laan became our third senator. Girls' League representatives were chosen from the entire eleventh grade with Rudean and Roberta Roth secretary and treasurer'of the Girls' League respectively. We held our first class meeting in November, 1947 to discuss plans for the J-Hop. The dance was held November 21, under the co-chairmanship of Rosellan Ramm and Jack Tamblyn. The theme of the dance was the H1100 Club. At last the time had come when we were seniors! Chosen as senior class officers were Thomas Van Laan, presidentg Charles Clausen, vice- presidentg Phyllis Pachol- ka, treasurerg and class secretary, Mary Pappas. Class senators were Jack Tamblyn, James Carras and Nancy Hood. Because we had only one semester left, no one was chosen to represent our class in the Girls' League, but instead representatives were chosen from the entire twelfth grade. Throughout our high school years our class was well represented in sports activities. Lettermen of the varsity football team were our three Jimsg Hebert, Schramm and Hardy. Hardy was also active in track and basketball. Alex Gold- berger was one of the outstanding swimmers on the varsity team, holding many records. Jack Stanton was also on the swimming team. Receiving letters for particip- ation in baseball were Bill Everett, Jack Tamblyn and james Schramm. Awarded a letter for participation in girls' sports was Nancy Hood. Members of the debate team were Thomas Van Laan, james Carras, James Orford and Robert Mitchell. Barbafa Jacoby was on the Centralia staff and was advertising manager of the 1949 annua . Our first social activity of the senior year was the class play, The Bishop Mis- behaves , held November 11. Thomas Van Laan held a leading party Charlene Wackerle was student director and Phyllis Pacholka was bookholder. ' Next came our Fun Assembly on January 13. The committee in charge of the assembly was James Schramm, Shirley Hartley, Robert Mitchell and Gerry Marrow. Caps and gowns were given out on january 14. Our first appearance in them was made at our memorable Swing-Out assembly on january 19, planned by the class officers. The senior luncheon was held on the same day at the Le Chateau after which we were guests at the Regent theater. These activities were planned by a com- mittee consisting of Phyllis Pacholka, Corrine Steve, Bonnie Buck, james Hebert and Jerry Kussro. The Girls' League cabinet and Mrs. Roth honored the graduating class at a tea given in the little theater January 20. The Baccalaureate services were held January 23 at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 8:00 o'clock in the evening. The Reverend Davies addressed the graduates and guests. The service was planned by Sally LaRue, joan Causley, jack Stanton and Carl Cooper. , The big dance of our high school years, the senior prom, was held January 26 with Lois Verity and Charles Clausen co-chairmen. The decorations were in the class colors, silver and blue, and the theme of the dance was the Gold Rush and Forty Niners. Our four years of high school came to a close at Commencement services on January 27. Thomas Van Laan, valedictorian, and Charlene Wackerle, saluatorian, addressed the audience of graduates and guests. J. P. Adams, provost of the Univer- sity of Michigan was guest speaker. This final event was planned by the class officers. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to our teachers, advisers, and prin- cipals, who helped to make our high school years happy and successful. To our class sponsors, Miss Turner and Mr. Kern, we extend our thanks for helping to make our senior activities a success. Respectfully submitted, GLORIA CHOLAS HARRIET GOSS

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January Class Officers and Sponsors page 14 Front Row, Leii to Right-Tom Vcm Loan, Chuck Clausen, Mcxry Pappas, Phyllis Pacholku Buck Row, Left to High!-Nancy Hood. Iim Cczrrrxs, Icrck Tcxmblyn. Sponsors-Miss Turner and Mr. Kem.