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

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eafencfaa Jifeacffine Zami! of '56 ana! ' 5 7 September . . . New color planned for Central's auditorium, cafeteria, and classrooms. Well, this will be great, said many students: Gnd before l0n9f we had new paint here and there, making Central really perky. New uniforms to brighten Pep Club's glamour . . . and soon everyone saw the gals in their new uniforms at the games. Wennersten headed Student Council, Kincaid, V.-P. on second ballot. Bob really did a good job and we have him to thank for those extra shots of pep at the assemblies. Hickman and Huff to direct Honor Corps this year. Again, with able leaders, the Honor Corps have proven themselves a worthwhile organization at Central. Jimmy Jay was the holder of a very interesting job. Jim, being the bat boy for the Kansas City Athletics, got to take a road trip, visiting Cleveland and Chicago with the club. Southwest fell to fighting Eagles in first gridiron contest of the season. Our Eagles defeated the favored Southwest Indians, 31-13, Friday, 13. Vivacious demoiselle from Paris joined the senior class. Colette Dubois of La Celle, Paris, stayed with the Sturgess family. Eagles whip Westport Tigers. On September 28, the Eagles beat the Tigers 14-0 in the first league contest of the season. October . . . Pep Club mixer added spice to school life. On October 1, the Pep Club sponsored a mixer to raise money to buy their insignia for the new Pep Club sweaters. Larry Moss to head Central's cadets, battalion staff prepared for special events. This was announced on October 9 by Sgt. Clyde Smith. League lead went to Central Titans as Huff smashed Vikings and Pirates. Central's annual foe, the Northeast Vikings, were defeated on October 4, with the score of 13-6. We saw victory again when we defeated Paseo 20-0 on Friday, October 12. Viers and Windes headed yearbook staff. The yearbook staff will receive one academic credit for their work on the project. Chosen for other posi- tions were Mallory, Johnson, Spotts, Potts, Edwards, Wilkinson, Wheaton, Pritchard, Hardin, and Pyatt. Honor Society elected Parkhurst president, Bill Whitaker, vice-president, Everett Pyatt, secretary, and Sue Appleby, treasurer. The Honor Society encouraged students to maintain scholastic achievement worthy of their ability. Seniors were guests of Business and lndustry. On B-E Day, the seniors were guests to different corporations, and enjoyed a luncheon. Souvenirs were given out. Enjoyable mixer opened United Funds Campaign. A mixer held in the girls' gym after school October 24 started off the United Funds campaign at Central with a contribution of 5110.00 from ticket sales. Central raced toward league title as Tigers were routed. Central crushed the Lincoln Tigers 33-0 on October 26. Owsley scored standing up in the second quarter on a 5-yard slant. Eagle cross country team placed third in city meet. Central's cross country team finished in third position in the annual interscholastic League cross country race held October 17. November . . . Central's Queen Grace added charm to football assembly and Homecoming game. Grace Duren was crowned Central Homecoming Queen for 1956 by her escort, Glen Upton, in an assembly November 2. Ed Huff chosen to head class of '57, Bredemeier, Duren, Foote, Hickman are other officers. The other candidates who became members of the Senior Class Board are King, Mallory, Davisson, Tillmon, and Wennersten. Eagles took pounding from Knights but whipped Redbirds for Number 2 spot with 5-1 record. Southeast smashed the Blue Eagle 41-7. The Eagles ended the season in a 26-0 shut-out in vindication of their licking by the Knights. Central girls kept winning tradition, no hockey defeats in eight years. The girls were victorious at sportsday, beating Van Horn 5-0 and Manual 3-0. December . . . Ed Huff and Loren Foster named to All-City team. Barbara Mallory reigned as queen of Central's battalion at ROTC ball. High School day in the City Hall opened with school mayor try-outs. The candidates who presented their platforms to the student body were Sue Appleby, Bob Brown, Jackie Flournoy, Don Fuller, Everett Pyatt, and Judy Manning. Teen Town seemed doomed, only 19 buy season passes. However, the P.-T.A, took charge of ticket sales and Central was able to have Teen Town once a month. Fall F-un Fair a success, enjoyed by all who attend. The mixer was spon- sored by the Olympian Club to raise money for the athletic awards for the girls' physical education department. Music, tinsel, and parties make Christmas season joyous. Most home rooms had parties and there was a special musical assembly put on by the choirs under the direction of Mr. Schmitt. January . . . League starts tonight as Eagles meet Vikes. The Central Eagles will meet Northeast tonight in the first league action of the season. Three Centralites named finalists in merit scholarship competition. Ronald 30 Baldwin, Donald Clarke, and Ropert Wennersten were facing stiff three-hour College Board examination to determine the recipient of the award. Ed Huff named Mr. Football at Pep Club dinner, Westport Tigers edged 38-36 on the Southeast court by the Central Eagles to give them their first league win. February . . . Weltman headed Student Council, Bredemeier won vice-presidency. The candidates, Bredemeier, Mallory, Kimball, Weltman, and Cessna, presented their platforms in three-minute talks in double assemblies. Old England at Central, Miss Kite held tea. A clever program followed, which consisted of a mumming portrayed by John Hickman, Ed Viers, Bob Wennersten, David Blevins, and John Cessna, Free polio immunization to all Central Students. Riddle and Appleby won national contest goals. Departmental Clubs enjoyed food and fun at parties. The English ani French Clubs had dances at the Linwood Y providing enjoyable evenings for all. Central Eagles walloped Van Horn, defeat Southwest, upset by Knights. The Central Eagles flew high by defeating Van Horn 28-17. Leading scorers for Central were John Hickman with 21 points and Larry Peeler with 13. Top roles in spring play captured by Blackwood, Parkhurst, and Shinn. Weeks of mounting suspense reached a climax February 11 when Edwin V. Nance, Drama instructor, announced this year's spring play, Time Out for Ginger. Hardin and Parkhurst won in Sons of Revolution Essay Contest. The girls, their parents, and their faculty sponsor, Miss lla Maude Kite, attended a dinner where the girls were presented medals and checks for their efforts. Eagles squeezed past Paseo Pirates, Kingbirds shellacked Manual 68-44. March . . . Gold Key awards to 29 Central artists in Scholastic Art Regional Contest. Again Central's art department brought home more than its share of gold key awards. Winners were presented their awards at the Nelson Gallery of Art. Jim Jay surpassed old record in 1957 Centralian sales campaign. Stage equipment added to stage improvements. Did you balcony sitters enjoy programs more this year? Maybe it was because you could hear better. Mnookin-Brown gift to Jackie Flournoy. Jackie was chosen by Cen- tral's committee as the senior who had done most to promote better human relations at Central. Pep Club honors Hickman at annual basketball feast. John was crowned Mr. Basketball at the Pep Club dinner. Rhythm for Colsolidated provided by Don Accurso. Consolidated was the annual spring dance given by the nine literary societies for members and dates. Eagles beat the Indians, edge out Rockhurst, Bucs foiled state bid. Hickman made all-star. John's dependable play and 165 league points were responsible, not only for his All-Star selection, but for his being chosen the captain of the All-Star team. April . . . Brains, Brawn, Charm, Grace, Talent-'57 named classmates with the most. The twenty seniors judged by their classmates were chosen for the traditional Senior Ballot at a class meeting. Best Students ................................................ Bob Brown, Sue Appleby Best Athletes ........ ....... E d Huff, Nancy Richardson Best Dressed ........ ....... J erry Foote, Barbara Mallory Best Actors .......... ....... P at Blackwood, Carolina Shinn Best Musicians ........ .....,... W alter Hook, Amy Parkhurst Best Dancers ........ .......,........ J im Tucker, Betti Jo Stocker Done Most .................... ...... B ob Wennersten, Dorothy Davisson Most Popular .................. .............. J ohn Hickman, Grace Duren Social Beau and Belle ......... ....... W ally Bredemeier, Lindo Cordry Jolly Good .....................................................,.. Larry Schwab, Sue King Honors to Seniors in Honor Society, Dr. Lovinger is Guest Speaker. Twenty- nine seniors received gold pins. Seniors see Canadian players in Hamlet at Plaza Theater. Seventy- seven seniors attend the performance, after which the statement Something is rotten in the Coffee House Century London thing oyer Miss state of Denmark, has been used profusely. atmosphere revived for an hour in 205. intellectuals of 18th who met in coffee houses to discuss literature didn't have a Doris Callahan's English Literature class when recently they discussed poetry over cups of coffee. Blackwood joins league as puppeteer in TV show. Pat landed a job cn KCMO-TV program for children. All-District and All-State honored John Hickman. The 70th annual lntersociety brought suspense in long tradition of club competition. One of the finest events of the vear at Central, gn evenf ,hay is backed by years of tradition, labor, disappointments, and celebration' lntersociety contest! The Minervas won with 16 points! May... May 18 was Prom night for Eagle Upperclassmen. Les Copley and his orchestra provided music-in the Little Theatre for the gala occasion, . . . So ended another year with its many events, . . . all gf' Th De do roi Ce ca ou ha sec sp- Bai Rid