Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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JUNIOR OFFICERS. David Hawkins, V-Pres. Ralph Bower, Sergeant. Charles Wilhelm. Treas. •Arvid Frank. Gift Receiver. Kowena Campbell. Critic. Chas. Woodbury. Treas. Marea Newby, Secy.

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A CHAVTE'R AXI) it conieth to pass. that, after much labor and iors; and they walk with much dignity and haugh-work. certain pupils in the school are called Sen-tiness through the halls: and great multitudes follow them, but they scorn them all. The teachers also come unto them saying, “Is it lawful for a Senior to put aside his lessons for any cause?” And the Seniors say unto them, “Have ye not read that he i: a fool who worketh when there is no need?” And said. “ e have studied and have spent much time but it profited us not.” But the masters were not content with such sayings, and there was much controversy upon the subject, but witn-out avail. For the Seniors are like unto a man full of wisdom and strong in argument, and no one is more wonderful than they. Unto ye all I speak. That whatsoever they bid you. that observe and do; for they say, and thus do they do. hen they arc given heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, they place them not upon other men’s shoulders, but they themselves do lift them by their own efforts. But all their works they do to be seen of the students; they make broad their wisdom, and help otic another. And they love to be uppermost in the thoughts of all, and to be called of teachers, () Sapientes, O Sapientes. May ye. () Juniors and Sophomores and Freshmen, become like unto these, for it hath been said of them for future days: onderful shall be the scientific, for theirs is the glory of invention. THE SEJ'flO'RS. Honored shall be the historians, for theirs is the reward of archaeology. I nderstood shall be the linguists, for theirs is the pleasure of speaking. Mighty shall be the athletic, for theirs is the power of strength. Happy shall be the unknowing ones, for theirs is the bliss of ignorance. At length there coineth a great clay for the Seniors, called Commencement Day. toward which there has been much longing because of the honor. Likewise there is weeping and wailihg for on that day will there be an end to the life of Seniordom. One year has their greatness endured, but this day is the summit of their glorv. For many months before there is great excitement and preparation, and a drawing of lots to see who shall be first before the faces of the people. Rut for some there is weeping and gnashing of teeth, a- they see themselves thrust out from the joy of that day: for is it not written. The way of the boastful Seniors is disappointment, but the way of the wise is graduation? And when all the people are assembled together on that last day. there is great rejoicing and much speaking. The Seniors are beautifully arrayed: the maidens are clad in white garments and the young men in black broadcloth. And there is singing and great clapping of hands. And soon every name is called and each receives a long, white roll, called a diploma, tied with beautiful blue and white ribbons. I hen doth it all end: and those who were called the Seniors pass on into the Kingdom of Life. HARK I FT THYYIXG.

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 TALE OF CONTENTS. Book I. Time, 1905-6. CHAPTER I. Class of ‘09 are introduced into Central life in September, 1905. They all look like promising lads and lasses. In fact, they exceed all students in mind, body and soul. CHAPTER II. They encounter the elevator, the “big red can,” and the sandwiches. Enough said. CHAPTER III. All teachers marvel at their wisdom and brilliant ways. All foresee that they are to be “The Class of Central’s Pride.” CHAPTER IV. Athletics.—Mr. Hamilton bestows numerous medals upon them as a reward for their valiant courage in fighting Old Central’s battles. Book II. Time, 1906-7. CHAPTER I. The class of ’09 returns to school laden with deep thoughts and brilliant hopes for the future. They look even wiser than before, if such a thing could be. CHAPTER II. They bestow valuable and timely warnings upon the breshmen, who sorely need such warnings and advice. 1 hey are respected, yea, even idolized by the poor vernal little class of 10, as well as by the Juniors and Seniors of this time. CHAPTER III. They become candidates for societies. A mad rush for I he Class” ensues. Many Juniors and Seniors of this age sadly defeated by members of the ’09 bunch. A few societies are fortunate enough to secure members. UHE JUjIIO'R r. Book III. Time’ 1907-8. CHAPTER I. Again this famous class returns with bright and cheering faces, ready to bear their burdens through the year. 1 hey are continually looked up to for examples of good deeds in brain and brawn, on account of their former experiences. CHAPTER IT. I hey win in contests of ev'ery kind and gain so many rewards that every other class begs their help in their own little minor contests. Seniors are. of course, defeated by Juniors in all struggles between the two classes. Cl I APT KR III. Athletics.—So many trophies are won by the Class of ’09 that especial meetings of Assembly Hall have to be called every week to present them to the school. Plans for a new trophy case are now being made to hold further cups, etc. CHAPTER IV. Forecast for the next year: More wonderful class in e er way than the present or any other Senior class. Great things are expected of the Juniors and are sure to be fulfilled. List of Illustrations. 1 As the Class of ’09 were enrolling for the first time they were surrounded by a throng of admiring Seniors” ...................................Book r 2. The Big Sophomore was leading two small vernals through the great mysterious recesses of the Assembly Hall” ................................. Book II 3- 1 he Coach of the basket ball team was proudly pinning three medals for bavery on the coat lapel of each gay Junior .........................Book III ELIZA KIMBALL. ’09.