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

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Le Cercle Francais ROW: N. Kent. D. Pryor, S. Ewold. R B Smith. B Butcher. S Scott, C. ri : -n ROW 2 R DeGroffenreid, R. Tipton. B. Wolton. P. Cocke I, S. Wilkinson, ( Meoden, S Thurmon. J. Boothe, Miss Engel. ROW 3: P. Wolker. V. Starr, C. L Harlev. C. Morgenstern. F. Arnold. J. McMoniqal. ROW 4: B. Coruthers, F. T i rt. J Hickom. S. Sonders. K. Quisenberry. M. Fields. ROW 5: C Graf. J. Turlev. J Creswell. F. Finnell. J. Sturqess. B. Birchfield, H. Coffey. BOTTOM ROW J. Cook, J Hunkeler. B Wheeler. J. McDonold. J. Brown. ROW 2. J. Littou, C. Clements, R. Clouder, P. Rider. C. Allish, Miss Engel ROW 3: R. Rmocke, E. Swartz, B. Stone. D. Rooch, T. Rinacke. TOP ROW: J. Hailey. K. Johnson. R Clark. G. Blonkenship, J. Roll. The purpose of the French Club is To promote better understanding of French and to stimulate interest in it. The programs were designed to fulfill this purpose. Miss Agnes Engel, sponsor, showed slides of France at one meeting. Central's foreign exchange student from Guatemala and Central's exchange students to Germany and France provided other interesting and educational programs. The club carried its interest of French life even to their parties, for at the Christmas party they had eggnog and canape Der deutsche Verein The German Club has had a very enjoyable year, learning about and understanding German customs, culture, and singing songs familiar to the country. A delightful dinner was held in the fall at the home of Ruth Bush. An authentic German menu was served to the pleasure of the members. John Hunkeler, our foreign exchange student, showed interesting and colorful films he took while he was in Germany. This spring the club had a picnic in honor of the seniors. With the expert help of Miss Agnes Engel, the sponsor, the German Club had a very successful and wonderful year. 25

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Los Conquistadores The ''Los Conquistadores, though smaller in number than previous years, has been aided by Central's Foreign Exchange Student from Guatemala, Ccnsuelo Espana Valdez. The first semester proved educational as well as entertaining. From Connie's talks on Guatemala and discussions on other Spanish-speaking countries, a new interest was aroused in their customs and daily life. A Christmas party, Spanish style, was the most successful of all the club's activities. Spanish food and the famed pinata provided education as well as fun. During the second semester the club's attention was turned to the selling of shares, to bring another Foreign Exchange Student to Central. Thespian Club The Thespian Club was organized to inspire young and upcoming talent in the music and speech departments Eligibility for membership is based upon one's ability to do one of four things: sing, dance, act, or play a musical instrument. To retain his membership in the club one must perform at least once a semester before the club. Various activities, including picnics and parties, were enjoyed by the club throughout the year. Officers were Deanna Snowden, President; Claudia Headen, Vice-President; Ethelyn Davis, Secretary; Grace Robinson, Treasurer. Through the aid of their sponsor, Mr Nance, the Thespian Club has had a very successful year. BOTTOM ROW: B. Patten, C. Espana, Mr. Roleke, J. Anderson. ROW 2: L. Srader B Matlock, L. Golubski, J. Zmek, H. Foote, C. Winn. ROW 3: I. Brim, J. Baldwin A. Kosmoski, G. Gunnels, S. Pouncil, D. Hoyes, D. Hawkins. ROW 4: D. Ashley, J Burt, R. Bliss, D. McBroyer, L. Jones, C Ross. C. Pemberton. BOTTOM ROW M. Dudley, J. Hickom, N. Kent, C. Headen, D. Minor. R. Bliss. ROW 2: S. Scotten, A. Clark, E. Davis, J. Baldwin, C. Morgenstern, C. Wallace. TOP ROW: J. McMonigol, P. Lane, L. Hunt, J. Zmek, D. Snowden, G. Robinson, Mr. Nance. 24

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BOTTOM ROW: Ann Rowley, Donna Ashley, Noncy Shull, Sondra Ewald, Mabel Young. TOP ROW: Janet Sturgess. Evon Carter. Miss Schaller. Elinor Wode. Barbara Butcher. Claudia Shepard. A.A.U.W. Ten girls are chosen each year by the counselors for membership in Central's chapter of the Hundred Girls Club. Like groups from the Kansas City high schools are spon sored by the American Association of University Women The purpose of the club is to encourage girls to continue their education in college At the Sophian Plaza the A A U.W entertained the girls at a Christmas brunch, at which former members who are now in college shared their experiences, and at a spring tea, which featured a noted educator This year a new plan of visiting college campuses was started These contacts with members of the A.A.U.W. have been beneficial to the girls, enabling them to make wise college choices and helping them for college entrances. Future Teachers Under the direction of first semester president, Joyce Hukill, and second semester president, Betty Jo Caruthers, the Future Teachers took part in the Missouri State Teachers Convention which was held in Kansas City in November At the bimonthly meetings, films, discussions and speakers were enjoyed by everyone. We Future Teachers of Central High School willfully contribute our best to our chosen profession; now being better students, and later being better teachers ' BOTTOM ROW: C. McCoy, J. Hukill, Mr. Smith. J. Boothe, C. Winn. ROW 2: A Clark, G. Evons, F. Tolbot, B. Caruthers. S. Smith. TOP ROW: M. Pearson. J. Baldwin, M. Dudley. G. Henderson, J. Carr. 26