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

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ROSEIVIARY MYERS This Minerva was known for her delightful chatter and happy-go-lucky ways. Rosemary was Student Council representative, president and reporter of her home room. Those of the Pep Club, Spanish Club, and Girls' Hi enjoyed her company. VIRGINIA NAIRN Full of vim, vigor, and vitality, Virginia was a well known senior. She was a Thalian. She played on the basketball, hockey, and soccer teams and took part in Pep Club. FRANCES NELSON A brilliant student in all studies but one who prefers the business course. She intends to work as a secretary in an office. Frances has been bank cashier and has been one of the many fine Girl Preserves. ISADORE NELSON lf you ever hear of the Nelson Construction Company it will be Isadore's. This is not too far-fetched ,for he expects to get a job with an engineering construction company. IEWELL O'CONNOR The Central Olympian Club was fortunate in having such a girl as jewell for treasurer. She was in basketball in '33, '34, and '35g soccer in '35, giant volley ball in '35. IACK NORRIS Writing and club work monopolized lack's school time. He was managing editor of the Luminary, boys' sports editor of the Centralian, Webster president and song leader, and member of Boys' Hi and El Circulo Espanol. THOMAS NORTH Besides supporting the Alma Mater's football team, Tom was interested in football. We are told his favorite subject was English and that he was a Boys' Hi member and Student Council alternate. LENELL O'NEILL LeNell was a Chicagoan before she came to be a Centralite --and a true one. Their loss and our gain. She excelled in sociology and had art as her hobby. Reluctantly we say adieu to a swell chum. WALTER OTIS OSBORNE Walter was one of those intellectual chaps whose favorite subjects were physics and geometry. He plans to enter the field of engineering. Reading and sports were his interests. MILDRED MARIE OSBORNE Mildred's Work in championship volleyball, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, and life saving made her a true Olympian. She was a Delphian and belonged to the Pep and Zoology Clubs, and the Art Honor Society. ROBERT B. OTEY This lieutenant of the R, O, T. C. was second to none when it came to drilling, for he was a member of Central's winning Crack Squad of '34, and a member of the Crack Company and Platoon in '33 and '34. He was a Webster and third page editor of the Luminary. ELVA ELIZABETH OTTMAN The Thalians appreciated Elva's winning silver medal for story in lntersociety. It was a pleasure to work with her in French, Pep, and Botany Clubsg Student Council: and in Girls' Hi. She was a reporter. HORACE OWELLS Horace was drawn to mathematics as metal is drawn to a magnet. His interests were trigonometry and solid geometry and he was well qualified to be a Webster, Student Council alternate, and in R. O. T. C. '33 and '34, FRED EDWARD PATRICK Fred was president of the Franklins, of the French Club, Trouvere Club, and of Boys' Hi. He was managing editor of the Luminary and literary editor of the Centralian. ELIZABETH PAYTON Elizabeth has an interesting future ahead of her. Since she liked languages so well, she intends to take up interpretation work. She enjoyed the French Club. BERNICE PELTZMAN No one on the Centralian staff worked more faithfully than our typist. W'ith just as much fidelity she worked in Delphian Literary Society and Student Council. Bernice sang in the Glee Club and because of her ability was chosen for the special chorus. LORENE PERDUE A quiet but steady girl, Lorene is headed for success. She has been treasurer of Minerva Literary Society, a Student Council representative and a Zoology Club member. ROBERT DON PERKINS Everyone liked the Don who, by his fine acting in Heart Trouble and The Things That Count, was chosen Best Boy Actor. He was business manager and auditor of the Luminary, and a Webster. VIVIAN PETERSON Vivian intends to be a writer. She took great interest in music and was a member of Trouvere Club. She also was Student Council representative. DELOMA IANE PHILLIPS lane played basketball and hockey. She was affiliated with Girls' Hi and used her lungs yelling with the Pep Club for the boys in action. lane was home room reporter. GILPIN PITCHER, IR. Company Attention, shouted Captain Pitcher. He not only was a member of the Crack Squad, Platoon, and Company, but was treasurer of the Emersons, a member of the Officers Club, and Golf Team of '33 and '35. HAROLD PITTELL This Zoology Club member was diminutive in stature, but that did not hinder his excellent tennis playing, as he played on our tennis team in '33 and '34. Harold is interested in stenography for a career. NATHAN PLATTNER Expression was the subject which interested Nathan most. He had a part in A Kiss for Cinderella 5 was a bank cashier and a member of the Student Council. CLARA PODOLSKY Clara wished to be a saleswoman and planned to work with her father after graduation. She attended Ladd School. Her chief interest was tennis and her favorite subject was public speaking.

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xx. X f X t xxx o S t Q xi . x ,J vga fb l it tt t ti N tt 5 x i it Nl 2 X t WI i G. X5 X. N9 it x. ,. x X D All fx ft 5 X I if J t ' it 'N t Xi if X , S YUDELL LUKE Anything pertaining to mathematics immediately catches the eye of Yudell. Studying to become a chemical engineer or a pure mathe- atician, he is going to attend the University of Illinois. He was a member m of the Science Club. AVANELLE LUKENS Everyone liked this snappily dressed, folly Good Girl who played in Heart Trouble. Petite Avie distinguished herself as Aristonian president and song leader, editor of Lurninary page, and Student Council cabinet member. IOHN T. LYNCH, IR. Fall int , shouted First Sergeant Lynch every morning to Company A. He was a member of Central's Crack Platoon and Crack Company in '32, '33, and '34, and was a Zoology Club member. CHESTER WILLARD LYON A popular Emerson and Boys' Hi member who was also a crack army man. He was captain in B Company, Platoon sergeant of the Crack Platoon, a supporter of the bank, a Trouvere Club member, and a Student Council alternate. RUTH MANUEL lt was in the physics laboratory that Ruth shone brightest, but she was important to the welfare and efficiency of the Girls' Hi. IOSEPH MARCY This small but mighty Franklin was a member of the Trouvere Club, Student Council '34, Music Contest '32, Orchestra '32, '33, '34, director Boys' Chorus '33, and student manager of the '34 Football Team. IEAN MARTIN This popular miss was freshman vice-president, junior aide, Aristonian president, and Webster medal pinner. The senior class chose her Best Girl Musician. lean was reporter and active in Girl Reserves, Student Council, and was a French and Zoology Club member. EDWARD MASON Hooray! for Central's tennis star, who was on the team two years. He was editor-in-chief of the Luminary, Franklin Intersociety representative, Hi-Y member, and Student Council representative. CHARLES MASUR Some future day when you are taking an aeroplane ride you may be transported by an aeroplane Charles helped construct. St. Benedict's calls this model aeroplane builder an Aeroplane Club member. GEORGE EDWARD MATHEWS We are be Dr. Mathews, for he informed us that He was interested in chemistry, adept at ROBERT DONALD MATHEWS Bob was this science was his fondness for physics Trouvere Club, Hi-Y, Central Band, and KATHRYN LEAH MATTHEWS Kitty confident that George will some day medicine was his vocational interest. woodworking, and an Emerson. interested in radio. Coinciding with and chemistry. He was a member of the stage crew. played the fiddle in the school orchestra since l933, and belonged to the Trouvere and Zoology Clubs. She will enter some business college. LORETTA BLANCHE MEYERS Loretta, though quiet and reserved, was a conscientious student and a pleasant friend. She enjoyed painting as a hobby and in school was a crack at chemistry. She was a representative of her home room in the Student Council meetings. BESSIE EDITH MEDOV Those who assist on every program by playing in the orchestra are Zoology Club, HELEN ILLENE gentle, kind, stenographer. certainly a great help to any school. Bessie did her part in the as well as in the orchestra MEEK Helen's last name A and even-tempered. Helen is preparing herself to be a Because of her perserverence we feel that she will succeed. splendidly describes her for she was FRANCES RAE MERGELL Frances decided to try Central, having previously attended Paseo. The friends she made are proof of her pleasing manners. She played on the nine court basketball and the volleyball teams. She is seriously thinking of taking nurses's training next year. MILDRED MILLER Dictation please, Miss Miller, and Mildred will answer confidently, Yes, sir. ln Central Mildred has excelled in typing and will be efficient in the secretarial position she has already procured. Mildred is very fond of dancing. VIVIAN MINTNER Vivian made a name for helself in gymnastic work. She played soccer and volleyball at Convention Hall and passed Senior Life Saving. Thi future physical education teacher is a member of Pep, Olympians, Girl Ft rves, and Delphians. She was reporter. B S ALLINE MOORE Collecting popular songs interested Bessie. All tw ugh Milton Moore and Central Iunior she was a good student. Bessie 'ti' nds to do clerical work when she leaves Central. FR ES MOORE Attractive and courteous, this future bookkeeper was a fr d to all. Quietly she stole her way into our hearts. We shall hear more o er because of her qualities essential for success. CLA CE ALLEN MORRISON The valuable cultural refinement of English literat e made it Clarence's favorite subject. This advocate of horsemanship nga member of Spanish Club and Emersonian of Emersons. Next year he w l enroll at Iunior College. R KRT MOULTHROP Bob will be remembered by the cadets of '34 as a c in of the R. O. T. C. Ouite proficient in ice skating, he said his hobby 1 any ice sport. Next term will find him attending junior College. M g D MUZZY Mildred was out of school for three years but we were glad it to ave her back. She was a conscientious student whose favorite subject and hobby was Spanish. BUFORD MYERS Buford planned to enter some good business after leaving took typing which was his favorite subject. His hobby was animals and he was a Boys' Hi member. T3 - Nt fxXSXCentral. To further prepare himself he 1 , . XX, AX

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CHARLES A. POVLOVICH, IR. We can see that this R. O. T. C. lieutenant truly deserved the honors he so diligently earned. He was president of the German Club, president of the Stamp Club, and a member of the Emersons and Officers Clubs. CHARLOTTE PRATHER lt's because of her pep and enthusiasm that Charlotte Was girls' senior cheerleader. She was admired by her Thalian sisters and the members of Girls' Hi. This lntersociety representative and Student Council member intends to go to William lewell. NETTIE PRICE All through Kumpf, Central junior ,and Senior, Nettie has left a satisfactory record. She assumed the responsibilities connected with reporter, Student Council representative and bank cashier. Nettie was interested in shorthand, which she will use in her stenographic work. ROYAL PRICKETT This tall senior lad seems to feel an urge toward law for a profession. Royal was a member of the Science and French Clubs, was deeply interested in physics, stamps, and old coins. IAMES ARNOLD QUICK This musician beat his own drum in Central's band. He was deeply interested in Pt. O. T. C. and was in Central's battalion in '33, '34, and '35. MARTY BANCROFT RAMING This young othletic enthusiast may return to Central--as a teacher. For his many hours of work with the Eagles he received letters in football and track. He will continue studying at Kansas University. SARAH RASHBAUM Sarah was known for her ready conversational powers. She belonged to the Zoology Club, and will go to a business college for stenography. ROSCOE CONKLING RAY This good looking R. O. T. C. lieutenant shone, brilliantly in military affairs, and plans to join the Army. He was a member of Central's winning Crack Squad in '34 and the Crack Platoon and Company. BETTY LORRAINE REED This fair miss was well liked by her friends. She was especially talented in music and intends to make that her life's work. W She took great interest in the Girls' Hi. ALFRED WOLFGANG REICHER Alfred's favorite subject was German. He was secretary of Der Deutsche Verein and critic of the Emersons. LEONARD REIS This member of Der Deutsche Verein, who was their critic and vice-president, plans to study at junior College or Missouri University, and will probably enter the business world. GRANT RENNE. IR. Vive Le Francais, laughingly said Grant, who was a French Club member. He was a sergeant in R, O. T. C., and a Boys' Hi member. junior lent his valuable support to the Websters as their treasurer. WILLIAM EARL RENO Bill came to us from Northeast High and showed true loyalty to Central, He ranked drafting above all his subjects, while his hobby and vocational interest was sports. MARIORIE RIGBY Since Marjorie's main interests followed along the domestic line we believe that she will make an efficient and capable housewife. She was an able bank cashier for her home room. I. HOWARD RIGDON True to his chosen future profession of electrical and chemical engineering, Howard found that Chemistry was his favorite subject and hobby. He was a Boys' Hi member. GERALD ROBINSON jerry is rightfully called an All-Star Centralite. His school life included membership on the basketball, football, and track teams, Webster president, junior aide, Hi-Y treasurer, and National Athletic Honor Society member. DAVID ROE. IR. His favorite subject was history. He was the business manager of the Central Luminary. After leaving school he plans to enter Central Business College to study bookkeeping. OLIVE ROGERS This Minerva was known for her jolly disposition, laughing eyes, and witty remarks. Because of these qualities her friends in the Zoology, Pep, French, and Girls' Hi Clubs enjoyed her friendship and companionship. OSCAR ROOS A member of Tony Ferrara's orchestra, Oscar also played in Central's band and orchestra. He was a member of the German Club and Emersons, and was Best Boy ilvlusician on the Senior Ballot. VIRGINIA ROTH Virginia is very interested in sewing which shows that she should be a home worker. She is not only interested in sewing but she enjoys doing it. She came to us from Horace Mann. IOE RUDDICK An honorable member of the Franklin Club was joe, and he was greatly interested in music, so he became a member of the Trovere Club. His heart's desire is theater managing. ROSALIND SALWINSKY Rosalind took art in school all three years and became an artist of real worth. She will make that her vocation by being an interior decorator. She came to Central from Horace Mann. BEBE SANELL Bebe came from Horace Mann. She liked dancing of all kinds and of her academic subjects she led in English. Her patience will be of help to her while clerking in her father's store. MARIE F. SCALETTA The work of the Student Council is to be commended for the :splendid cooperation they have given. Marie was a zealous member. Because of her fine character she will benefit her community.