Central High School - Cotton Boll Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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MRS. RUTH WIGGINS English and Social Science MRS. HILDA GILL SMITH Home Economics MRS. AILEENE A. BRISCO Library CAROLYN CAMPBELL Dietitian MRS. C. M. ETHERIDGE Office C. B. WRIGHT Vocational Education MAJOR MARTIN R. RICE R. O. T. C. MARY E. GARST Library MRS. LOUISE B. FARR Office MRS. MARGARET P. JACKSON Office

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HAZEL RUFF Social Science SERGEANT RAY SMITH R. O. T. C. MRS. MINNIE D. SYKES Social Science MARIE ROSE TIZON Modern Languages RUBY LANG SCOTT Commercial Work PEARL SPANN Mathematics BEN TAYLOR Social Science C. M. WHITE Physical Education

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY - - FEBRUARY MARCH - - - APRIL ---- MAY - - JUNE - lllIlKINH HHEK On September 20 Central got off to a Ufresh start ibecause of a bit of interior decorationl with a total enrollment of 1084. For some strange reason the girls outnumbered the boys. CI hear there's a war on.J Several clubs were organized, but the outstanding event of the month was the selection of the first drum majorettes in the history of Central! CSome strutters!J The seniors elected of- ficers, and some unknown guy by the name of Tiblier won the presidency. Vice-president was Bill Moungerg secretary, Alma Van Hook, and treasurer, Ann Porter. The organization of clubs continued at full speed. Our governing body, the Student Council, elected Sam Sanders as its president, and went right to work. R. O. T. C. cadets showed good taste in the selection of the following belles as sponsors: Ann Porter, Battaliong Mae Alice Barnes, Company Ag Jane Ross, Company B3 Camille C Babe J Burge, Company C. The State Fair with all its thrills and chills was the first break in the monotony of the new school year, and a welcome one it was, too! The Cotton Boll Staff Ctorture ,in -disguisel was chosenwith Stanley Thames as editor and Sam Sanders as business manager. Centralites went all out for victory by aiding in the issuing of War Ration Book Number 4. iThe two holidays had nothing to do with it.J The Cotton Boll Staff began its task by presenting a clever chapel program. CWell, maybe it wasn't so good, but I can't say that-I'm on the staff.J The juniors had one of the hottest races in years, and Ned O'Brien, Jacky Jenkins, Charlotte Andersen, and Car- roll Overton emerged victorious. Armistice Day was celebrated with a special chapel program and the first R. O. T. C. retreat of the year. Thanksgiving was greeted by all, for even if our nation was at war, we still had much for which to be thankful ltwo holidays for one thingl. In order to provide wholesome recreation for high school students, the Girl Reserves began the Hi Canteen, which was gleefully accepted by many Centralites. Another first-timer was the Tiger Talks on the Air. This was a weekly broadcast which starred school talent. Several auditions were held to select the partici- pants. Along with all the good things, this month had its bad points, too. Major Rice bade us adieu, but we were happy to have him replaced by such a fine man as Captain Hooker. Oh yes, I almost forgot! We received our first report cards-on second thought maybe it would be better to forget THAT! The football boys closed the season with a swell banquet. We enjoyed a chapel program put on by Andrew Gainey, baritone soloist for the Messiah, which was presented the following Sunday after- noon. After the inspiring music of the Messiah we were all eager for the long-awaited Christmas holidays. ' , After those boring holidays we were delighted to get back to our interesting classes. The delight was slightly marred because of the absence of Miss Gill, who had left us for better things. The sophomores decided that it was time to hold their class election and proceeded to do so. As a result the following officers were chosen: president, Sidney York, vice-president, Jack Jonesg secretary, Dorothy Jones: treasurer, Bob' Gorday. Governor Thomas L. Bailey was inaugurated on January 18, and we got a holiday. CI think the Governor should be inaugurated oftener, don't you?l Now that the seniors had Christmas off their minds, they started thinking about June 2. These pleasant thoughts reminded them that if they wanted to receive any gifts they'd have to order some announce- mentsg the order was placed and even Joe Blow signed for some. The crisp, cold wind sharpened the wits of our literary geniuses and they organized the Pegasus Staff as an outlet for their surplus energy. A new personality was introduced to the students by his poetic contributions to the Tiger Talks. His name-Hed. The month got off to a successful start with the second R. O. T. C. retreat of the year fthe first after Captain Hooker took chargel. Judge Camille Kelly, an authority on juvenile problems, captured our hearts with her winning personality. fWe even gave up second period for her sake.J Things went along quite normally until Miss Patton's speech class mixed us up by telling us that it was Thursday Evening when we knew perfectly well it was Thursday morning. Regardless of the mixup, we all enjoyed the play. On a cold Thursday night the band presented its annual concert. Clt was a hum- dinger too!J Two members of the Cotton Boll staff, Billy Barrett and Dick Dever, proved themselves worthy of promotion from assistant business managers to co-business managers along with Sam San- ders. As did many of our students, one of our teachers, Mr. Rone, entered the U. S. Army. This month will go down in history as the month in which that super-duper Varsity Show was pre- sented-not once but twice. We strictly enjoyed it. The King of the Varsity Show was--let me think-oh yes--Jerry Tiblier, and the Queen was Mae Alice Barnes. The R. O. T. C. cadets proved their versatility by presenting a solid chapel program Cwritten by none other than Hed-oh, pardon me, Captain Hookerll. This month was also the one in which Cadet Major Sanders and Honorary Major Porter were promoted to Lieutenant Colonels. The Parent-Teachers' Association initiated the recreational program with which we are all familiar. It went over with a bang! From the sharp- shooters of the school. the Rifle Team was chosen. Company B's team copped the honors, but the captain of Company A, Billy Barrett, was high score man. Centralites greeted the M. E. A. with open arms-we even sacrificed a whole day of school so they could meet in our building. fWhy don't we do this more often'?l Q Senior parties were by this time in full swingg and chicken salad, cookies, etc., were getting pretty tiresome. The chorus classes, under the direction of Mr. Alvin King, presented the oratorio Elijah at the First Baptist Church. Easter, with its egg-hunts, bonnets, frills, and bunnies, was welcomed by all. Miss Moore's speech class wowed us with a jam-up performance of Dinner for Two. The outstanding events of this month were nine weeks' tests AND final exams. Parties-would they never cease! Our only consolation was that'June was wonderfully near. At last that long-awaited night came! What do I mean? Why, GRADUATION, of course! The mid- night-'til-dawn dance was an anti-climax. Gee, but I'm sleepy! Pardon me while I catch a few winks of sleep.