Central High School - EN EM Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1953 volume:

THE 1953 TfaitA, TfCzHcAettei, . . . ttcUtuta, Pafte One 0 0 0 From the time the flag is raised in the morning until the time it is taken down in the evening, the students at Central High School spend a full day learning through classroom, extracurricular, and sports activities. Interspersed among studies, clubs, and sports are those few minutes of fun when one can relax and be with his friends. Why not come along and join them as they study and have fun during an average school day.-’ Walking through the halls of Central, one can look into the classrooms and see heads bent over textbooks; one can hear the wave of giggles that sometimes breaks the dusty’ dignity of studious silence; one can sense the feeling of hurry and scurry at intermission time; and one can catch the odor of burnt pie crust emitting from the homemaking department and of the sweat of the boys working out in the gymnasium. Important to the student, too, are the activities that extend beyond the regular school day. All in all the Central students have a busy and happy school career. fagt Two Page Three FORWARD 2 ADMINISTRATION .... 5-8 (fattettfo Superintendent, principal, and school board..................6 Faculty . .•..................7 CLASSES.....................9-27 Seniors...................10-17 Prophesy ......................18 Will ..........................19 School life ................20-21 Underclasses..............22-27 Activities ....................28 EXTRACURRICULAR . . . 29-42 Clubs ..........................30-33 Junior Carnival................34 Senior Plays...................35 Publications ................36-37 Music ..........................38-41 G. A. A........................42 SPORTS......................43-48 Varsity...................44-45 Teams and Yell Leaders . . 46-47 Sport Snaps ...................48 SPONSORS . . : . . . . 50-51 1 HE administrative body and faculty of North Manchester High School is a well gualifted group both from the standpoint of educational training and educational interest. The students who have attended the local school have found that if they took advantage of all training offered to them that they were well prepared for their next venture in life. Pictured below are Miss Louise Dingle, junior high school social studies teacher, and Mrs. E. J. Cripe, librarian. Bruce Kramer—3()th year — Dependable Dry Cleaning. Page Fit e OWEN MOORE Superintendent A. B. Manchester College A. M. Indiana University EUGENE H. STONE Principal, Mathematics A. B. Manchester College University of Iowa M. S. Indiana University SCHOOL BOARD . . . (L. to R.) Dr. Carl W. Holl, Secretary; Loren Wing, Treasurer; Boyd Warner, President; Owen Moore, Superintendent. Pane Six Indiana Lawrence Bank. 50 Years of Continuous Safe Banking. F A C U L T Y C. W BAGWELL Business Education. Arithmetic A. B. Manchester College A. M. Bali State Teachers College HELENE CANINE Art Northwestern University Fort Wayne Art School Manchester College Chicago Academy of Fine Arts LOWELL S. COATS Latin. English A. B. Central Normal College A. M. University of Michigan EFFIE CRIFE (Mrs. E. J. Cripe) Librarian Manchester College LOUISE DINGLE Social Studies, English A. B. Butler University' A. M. Columbia University LIEGH B. FREED Science A. B. Manchester College A. M. Ball State Teachers College Bluff ton College Findley College Ohio Northern University MONA HOFFMAN (Mrs. Arthur Hoffman) English B. A. Anderson College Manchester College GERALD H. MILLER Music B. S. of Music Education, Manchester College Bethany Bible Seminary M. A. Northwestern University BURTON NILES Coach. Health and Safety Physical Education. Arithmetic B. S. Manchester College M. S. Indiana University GLETHA MAE NOFFSINGER English, Speech, Dramatics A. B. Manchester College M. S. Indiana University Purdue University WARNER OGDEN Social Studies, Mathematics A. B. Manchester College A. M. University of Wisconsin ALICE MAE SENSEMAN Mrs. Daniel Senseman ) Homemaking, Physical Education A. B. Manchester College Ball State Teachers College Indiana Universirv JAMES TAYLOR Industrial Arts. Mathematics, Jr. High and Freshman Basketball B. S. East Illinois State College MILDRED HILL (Mrs. Forrest Hill) Secretary to the Principal Manchester College BEULAH MAE HIPPENSTEEL Secretary to the Superintendent Manchester College Warner Brooder Corporation Yoder Insurance Agency Page Seven Page Eight Good as rhe Best, Better than the Rest. Priser’s Quality Cleaners p •L ERHAPS one could illustrate Central as being a stage and its students as players in an everyday drama or comedy. Each student has his part in a school day. Maybe it's only a few lines, but that's his part. Then, too, it may be a big important part that will change the day completely. Whichever part a student plays, big or small, it s important to him. With this thought in mind, come into the classroom with a student. @lcU4C ... Fred E. McClure and Son Full-O-Pep Feeds Page Nine CLASS OF 1953 . . . Look over there at those seniors—wonder what they could have been laughing about? Maybe they were just remembering how they were such a big seventh grade class that the standard remark then was Everywhere you look there’s a seventh grader” and how gangling and shy they were. Perhaps they recalled how experienced to the worldly ways of Central they were as eighth graders. Then, it could have been the memories of how silly they looked when they were initiated as freshmen. Too, they might have been Page Ten You're always welcome at the Landis Drug Store. Class of 19.)3 (Cont. from 10) . . . giggling about how the girls, when they were sophomores, went with the senior fellows and almost had a '’friendly feud with the senior girls. Junior year memories might be the cause of their merriment— staying out all night painting streets, the Junior Halloween Carnival, and the escapades at Salamonie Park. Perhaps they were recalling the German dialect the three football players had to assume in the senior play, Football Fever,” when they carried the drugged coach out to the meat delivery truck. They could be reliving the good times they had on the senior trip. There is no end to the pleasant memories they could be recalling. It is hoped that they may remain with them throughout their lives. RICHARD ARMEY ..........................Treasurer James Beck ....................................President Sandra Ambridge . . ...................Secretary Marilyn Aschliman..........................Vice President Sponsors: Mr. Moore, Mr. Stone, Miss Noffsinger. Congratulations to the Seniors of 1953—may happiness and prosperity’ he yours. The Barnhart-Van Trump Co., Rochester, Indiana. Page Eleven SENIORS SANDRA AMBRIDGE Sandy” See. 3. 4; Girls- Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Sunshine 1. 2. 3. •� ; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. V. Pres. 3. Pres. 4; Orchestra 1. 2; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; En Em 4, Business Manager 4; Senior Play. Sally . MARILYN ASCHLIMAN Marilyn” Vice Pres. 3. 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 2; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3. -I. Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 2. ■� ; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sec.. 2; Yell Leader 2; En Em 4. Assistant Editor 4; Good Citizenship Girl 4; Senior Play Peggy”. CONNIE JEAN BURCH ''Con” Girls' Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Vice Pres. 3; Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Vice Pres. 4: Sunshine 1.2, 3. 4. Treas. 2; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4. En Em 4. CHIQUITTA COLBERT Chick” Girls- Glee Club 1. 2. 3. � , Sec. 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Sec. 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4, Vice Pres. 4; Orchestra 3; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: En Em 4; Senior Play Jody . RICHARD ARMEY Dick” Sec.-Treas. I, 2, Sec. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Boys-Glce Club 1. 3. 4, Sec. 3; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; Ccn-Hi-Sun 4: En Em 4, Art lidi-tor: Senior Play Bob . JIM H. BECK Ezzie Beck stein” Pres. 1. 3. 4; Boys- Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4, Treas. 2: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 2, 3, 4: Forensics 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Town Meeting 3. 4; Math Contest 1. En Em 4; Senior Play Ted . HAROLD J. CLARK Dutch” Hi-Y 1; Baseball 4; Softball 1; Track 3; En Em 4. JACK CUSSEN Jackson” Boys- Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Pres. 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4. Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Basketball 1; Jr. Town Meeting 4: En Em 4; Senior Play “Jack . t Page Twelve A. F. Henckel Corporation Makers of Good Upholstered Furniture. SENIORS Hathaway -sbMey” T'MixS'cS }! 2 w shinc l. 2 3. 4 Vice Pro. 3; Ccn-Hi-Sun1. 2. 3. 4, r; A A. 1: Debate 3: r°r-Spies' 2; Jr. Town Meeting Editor En Em 4; Senior Plav Marge . JAMES WILSON HEARN Jm” Boys' Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. •� ; Band 1. 2. 3. • ; Ccn-Hi-Sun 4; Baseball Softball 3: Basketball 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 3. 4 En Em 4; Senior Play Bill”. BARBARA ANN HIDY 'Barb' Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4. Treas. 3; En Em 4; Ccn-Hi-Sun 4. MARVIN EUGENE KINDY Alan Boys Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. •� : Hi-’ 1. 2, 3, 4; Ccn-Hi-Sun -; Baseball 4; Sofcball 1, 2. 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, i Trac 1. 2, 3; En Em 4. davjd haxton Dave ----- i ? Hi-Y JOAN BROOKE HETTLER Josephine Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3� 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Sunshine 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; En Em 4; G. A. A. 4. MAX EUGENE HILLSAMER Hilly Boys’ Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Ccn-Hi-Sun 4; Baseball 4; Softball 3; Student Manager 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Spelling Contest 1, 2; En Em 4; Senior Play Beep GEORGE LAMBERT George” Cen-Hi-Sun i; En Em 4. iNorcn Manchester Dairy Products, In Congratulations Seniors — Jerre Goodn Page Thirteen SENIORS TED LAMBERT Ted” En Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4. THOMAS NEAL McKEE Jake Hi-Y I. 4; En Em 4; Ccn-Hi-Sun 4. KENNETH LAMOINE OLINGER Ken” Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4: Ccn-Hi-Sun 4, Co-Ediior 4; Track 3; En Em 4. ANNETTE DEE PINNEY Annie” Girls' Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4. Sec. 2; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Ccn-Hi-Sun 2, 4; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 3: En Em 4; Senior Play Miss Mason . WALTER RICHARD McCLURE Ric” Boys' Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; Bas kccball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; En Em i. LARRY METZGER Nub Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; Ccn-Hi-Sun 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Softball 1. 2. 3: Track 1. 2, 3. 4; En Em 4. ROGER LEE PARKER Pork En Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4. PATRICIA JEAN PRICE Pat Girls Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Sunshine 1. 2. 3. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; En Em 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Page Fourteen Jack Pinney Chevrolet, Inc. For Your Chevrolet and Service. SENIORS RONALD ROY PRICE 7Ion Vice Pres. 2; Boys' Glee Club I, 2, 3, Pres. -Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4: Hi-V 1. 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4: Baseball 4; Softball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 3; En Em 4. JOHN SNYDER Key Boys' Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 1; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3, 4. Bund 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball � Softball 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; En Em i Senior Play Prof. Addison'. GEORGE STURDEVANT George Hi-Y 4; Parliamentarian 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Baseball � ; Softball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; En Em 4. LIONEL USSERY Usb Mush Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; En Em 4. BARBARA ELAINE SMITH Barb Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Sunshine 1. 2, 3. 4, Sec. 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Sec. 3. 4; Orchestra 2; Cen-Hi-Sun 4: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; En Em 4. LA DONNA STEELE Wilbur Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Sunshine 1, 3, 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; En Em 4. JOYCE MARLENE TYNER Joyce Girls' Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 1; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; En Em 4. PHILLIP L. WAECHTER Phil Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; En Em 4; Algebra Contest 1; Latin II Contest 3; Senior Play Randy”. Walnut Street Barber Shop Overholt Quality Shop. Page Fifteen SENIOR S NANCY JANE WARD Nanc Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3. 4; See. 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Sunshine 4; Band 3, 4: Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; En Em 4. JAMES RICHARD WEIMER Jim Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. 4: Cen-Hi-Sun 4: En Em 4. SHARON WEST Westy Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4: Mixed Chorus 4; Sunshine 1, 3. 4: Band 1; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Yell Leader 4; En Em 4. JAMES EDWARD WEBER Jim Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4. See. 1 Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Cen Hi-Sun 4; Basketball I, 2 Track 4; En Em 4. NANCY WEST ’’Hank Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Sunshine 1. 3. 4: Ccn-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4; En Em 4. BARBARA LOUISE WESTAEER Barb Girls Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3: Cen-Hi-Sun Assistant Co-Editor 3. Co-Editor 4; G. A. A.. 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirling 1, 2. 3, 4: En Em 4; Senior Play Nancy”. Page Sixteen Weimer Soft Water Company, Inc. Weimer Locker Company, Inc. SENIOR PROPHECY • • • Hmm, that card said to be here at the school at 2:30. Not everybody's here yet. Let me see—why these old classmates have come up in the world it seems. Here’s the roster—I’ll just go over it and see what each one has done with himself in the past twenty years: SANDRA AM BRIDGE — has a home for wayward alley-cats in Last Chance, Arizona. RICHARD ARMEY — is proprietor of a charm school for knock-kneed toe dancers. MARILYN ASCHLIMAN — now owns her own taxi business in the thriving metropolis of Bolivar. JIM BECK — is running a fleet of trash trucks in summer and going to California in the winter. CONNIE BURCH — has gone far as the U. S. Ambassador to Slobovia. which is located near the South Pole. HAROLD CLARK — heads the Cadillac Put-Put Corp. CH1QUITTA COLBERT — is a traveling saleswoman for the Purina Chow Company. She is running a chicken hatchery on the side. JACK CUSSEN — is putting out the latest thing in radio and television in the factories of R. C. I. (Radio Corporation of Indiana). SHIRLEY HATHAWAY — is now president of the South Sea Sarong dress company in the Fiji Islands. As a sideline, she psychoanalyzes tropical tree toads. DAVID HAXTON — is the famous used car tycoon in Albuquerque. Newr Mexico. His slogan is Come to David for Goliath-sized Bargains . JIM HEARN — is the owner of an immaculate dairy and is famous for his Joyous Jerseys . JO HETTLER — is running a cafe in an Alaskan mining town. This establishment is known far and wide as Jo’s Gyp Joint . BARBARA HIDY — is the owner of a plush beauty salon, that is all pink leather and black marble, in Liberty Mills. MAX HILLSAMER — is Hot Rod magazine's new editor-in-chief. He also has the fine record of winning the Indianapolis Memorial Day Race four times straight. MARVIN KINDY — is a bachelor millionaire and owner of Kroger and Company. GEORGE LAMBERT — is president of the Gorgeous George bargain clothing stores. These stores are so popular that they have Robert Hall shaking in his boots. TED LAMBERT — is owner and manager of the Green Grass Goat Farms in Pennsylvania. RIC McCLURE — has won for himself acclaim from far and wide with his prize-winning crochet pattern, Dainty Daisies . He won top honors at the State Fair for his needlew-ork exhibit. TOM McKEE — has replaced Jackie Gleason on T. V. He also recently starred in that hilarious Broadway success, Always Leave ’Em Groanin’ ’’. LARRY METZGER — is selling Crosley convertibles to Congressmen in Washington, D. C. KENNY OLINGER — has recently converted the Community Club into a rest home for pooped out professional pool players. ROGER PARKER — is a prosperous shoe string manufacturer in Walla Walla. His motto is String Along With Us . ANNETTE PINNEY — has recently won the title of The Legs from its former holder, Marlene Dietrich. PAT PRICE — is the roving reporter for True Confession magazine. RON RICE — is a male model for Esquire His handsome profile was squashed recetly when a mob of his feminine admirers rushed him as he was coming out of his swank pent house apartment. BARBARA SMITH — has made quite a haul by inventing a new- type of clothes hanger for lazy people. This hanger is built right into the clothing. JOHN SNYDER — recently w'on the International Tennis Meet in Sidney, Australia, by his alert mind and quick actions. One sportscaster termed him as being a Human Dynamo . LA DONNA STEELE — has won botanical fame by discovering a hybrid begonia by cross-pollination with a petunia. GEORGE STURDEVANT — is selling pogo sticks to pack rabbits on the Painted Desert. JOYCE TYNER — is married and is raising a family of future Kroger employees. LIONEL USSERY — has won scientific acclaim with his remarkable theory of matter. He has set forth his theory in his book, What's The Matter?” PHIL WAECHTER — is sitting behind a desk smoking a big cigar after inventing a mechanical usher to do his work at Speicherville’s new movie theatre. NANCY WARD — is master surgeon in the Chop Chop City Hospital in Scalpel. New York. JIM WEBER — is reaping profits from his dry cleaning establishment, Chevrolet garage, and charm school all located in Tunker, Indiana. He also recently revised the dictionary and added a few new words of his own. JIM WEIMER — is making much money with his latest book, Still Water Runs Deep . NANCY WEST — is making T. V. fame as Biceps Babs, the lady w-restler. SHARON WEST — is Hollywood’s latest replacement for Marilyn Monroe. BARBARA WESTAFER — is the editor of the Pierceton newspaper and has, as a part time job, been playing the cymbals in the City Service Band of America. Page Eighteen Compliments to the Senior Class — Oppenheims. CLASS WILL . . . I, SANDRA AMBRIDGE, will my quiet peaceful ways to my little sisrer Ann and my ability to go with one fellow’ to Marthene Wiley. 1. RICHARD ARMEY, being of sound mind, will my curly head of hair to Nancy Wing and my parking place in front of the school to anyone who can beat Mr. Odgen there. I, MARILYN ASCHLIMAN. will to Mark Hill-samer my ability to get to ride in his brother’s Hot Rod to school everyday. 1, JIM BECK, will my ability to haul trash to my favorite truck driver, Tom McGraw, and my yodling ability to Tom Johnson. 1, CONNIE BURCH, hereby bequeath my towering height and long hair to Jeannine Walrod and my ability’ to stay out of trouble to Judy Willcox. I. HAROLD CLARK, hereby will my curly hair to Mr. Moore. I. CHIQUITTA COLBERT, will to Avon McFarland my quiet, calm manner and my pep to my little sister Jeannie. 1. JACK CUSSEN, wish to will my Pontiac which will pass anything on the road but a gas station to any poor mortal. I, SHIRLEY HATHAWAY, do hereby will, with great reluctance, my treasured ability to procrastinate to anyone who can succeed in annoying Mr. Coats and Miss Noffsinger w'ith it as I did. I, DAVID HAXTON. will my hot ’46 with the ’47 title to Tom Johnson. 1, JAMES HEARN, will my ability to run the mile to Mike Snyder and my chair in band to Freddie Roberts. I. JOAN HETTLER, will my one class under Miss Noffsinger to anyone who will enjoy the class and love the teacher as I did, and to Mrs. Cripe, I leave all the gum under the table in the library. I. BARBARA H1DY, will my small features and quiet manner to Carol Grossnickle. 1. MAX HILLSAMER, do hereby will the athletic office and what goes with it to John Wittwer. The rest I take with me. I. MARVIN KINDY. will my ability to chew' gum or cat candy in Mr. Freed’s class and get away with it to anyone that is brave enough to try it. I. GEORGE LAMBERT, will my good citizenship in bookkeeping to Tom McGraw’. I. TED LAMBERT, will my height to Herbie Smith and my ability to get by with chewing gum in library to Glen Heckman. I. RICHARD McCLURE, will my size to Glen Heckman and my weight to Billy Strickler. I, TOM McKEE, will my ability to stay out of trouble in library to Bill Fitzgerald and my waistline to Tiny Creecy. I, KENNETH OLINGER. will my ability to study in library and get along with Mrs. Cripe to Larry Clark. 1, ANNETTE PINNEY, will my ability to keep from blushing to anyone who needs it. I. LARRY METZGER, w-ill my long curly hair to Mr. Moore and my height to Mr. Stone. I, ROGER PARKER, being of sound mind hereby will my hair to Mr. Freed and hereby leave my ability to make good grades in chemistry to Bob Egolf. I, PATRICIA PRICE, will my slow' and good driving ability to Mickey Reed. I, DON RICE, will my Chevy to anyone who wants a good cheap running car to go over the northern part of Indiana looking for girls. I, BARBARA SMITH, will my shyness and quiet manner to Linda Shivers and my first chair in band to Joyce Warner. I, JOHN SNYDER, will my ability’ to play the ukelele to Tom Johnson. I, LA DONNA STEELE, will my knowledge of shorthand to Pat Ihnen and my quietness to Carol Collins. I, GEORGE STURDEVANT, will my position as bosom buddy of Mrs. Cripe to Steve Hearn. I, JOYCE TYNER, will my ability to get along with Snooky to Janey Middleton and will Janice Hidy the privilege of getting a diamond in her senior year. I, LIONEL USSERY, w’ill my ability to knock out five transmissions in the span of my high school career to any one fool who tries to compare to this costly feat. I. PHIL WAECHTER. being of sound mind will my ability to get good grades in chemistry class to Bill Lingeman. I, NANCY WARD, will my mathematical wizardry to Wendell Dilling and my ability to be daydreaming at the wrong time in chemistry class to anyone who thinks he can get away with it. I. JAMES WEBER, will my singing ability to Myron Miller and my unusual driving ability to Harold Fredine. I, JIM WEIMER. w'ill to Bill Lingeman the ability to stay away from the police. I, NANCY WEST, will my dieting plan to my little sister Sonda. I, SHARON WEST, will my long hair to Evelyn Swihart providing she keeps it straight. I. BARBARA WESTAFER, will to Wendell Krieder the editorship of the Cen-Hi-Sun and to Sandra Westafer part of my height. May the class of '53 have a bright future — Bryan Manufacturing Co. Page Nineteen SCHOOL LIFE... The extras that give extra spice to a school year are those activities that offer both good times and constructive interest to the student. Below are a few samples of the extras that gave a student both a chance to participate and to enjoy. Some of these things aren't new, but they are just as much fun as they were in years past. The Sunshine Fun Initiation, the Christmas party, the aftergame dances, the Junior Carnival, the political rally, the presentation of the baseball trophy, and the Cecilian Choir hayride all make up a part of school life. Some more extras. These are equally important and outstanding in the memories of the 1952-53 school year. One wouldn't think that good friends like Gerry and Jim would want to get into a snowball fight! The Advanced Art class looks quite industrious. Central is rightly proud of its dramatics group under the direction of Gletha Mae Noffsinger. Flowers and frills were the keynote of the Hi-Y dance. Twirling has become a between game entertainment at Central under the skillful hands of Barbara Westafer and Sally Johnson. John and Tom truly stole the show with their ukes. Dick Tyner has gone far with that cornet. The Best of Everything for the Seniors — Priser Auto Sales. PtiRe Twenty-One CLASS OF 1954 First Row Ann Ambridge Robert Beachley Thomas Breirkopf Vernon Burr Carol Collins Second Row Wendell Dilling Marilyn Estrich Bonnie Eubank Cynthia Findley Harold Fredine Third Row Lois Hettler Nancy Hoff Richard Holderman Patty Ihnen Sally Johnson Fourth Row Thomas Johnson Wendell Kreider Sue Lindzy William Lingeman Thomas McGraw Fifth Row Jan Melvin Jane Middleton Jean Noffsinger Helen Quick Mickey Reed Sixth Row Seventh Row Nancy Wing Jerry Shull Martha Smith Michael Snyder Carol Tracy Dick Tyner OFFICERS: Pesident ...................Mike Snyder Vice-President .... Tom McGraw Secretary...................Nancy Wing Treasurer.................Ann Ambridge Sponsors: Mrs. Senseman and Mr. Coats. Wing’s Flowers — For All Occasions. Wetzel Insurance Agency Pag Twenty-Three CLASS OF 1955 First Row Margene Abbott Barbara Bender Elizabeth Canine Larry Clark Larry Cullers Second Row Harry Egolf Jeannice Grossnickle Janet Hare Steven Hearn Donna Hettler Third Row Janice Hidy Paul House Marilyn Jacobs Larry Jefferson Andrew Kainass Fourth Row Max Lambert Linda Lindemuth Myron Miller Shelia Mitchell Thomas Mote Fifth Row Etta Jane O’Brien John Sands Eleanor Schmedel Betty Lou Shinkle Stephen Shivers Sixth Row Patrick Snyder Evelyn Swihart James Ulrey Elaine Waechter Jeannine Walrod Seventh Row Joyce Warner Patricia Werking Sandra Westafer Marthene Wiley Judith Willcox Eighth Row John Wittwer Donald Cupp (Not pictured) OFFICERS: President ..................Larry Clark Vice-President..................Pat Snyder Secretary......................Janet Hare Treasurer....................Judy Willcox Sponsors: Mr. Freed and Mr. Miller. Pjrc Tucnty-Four Congratulations to the Graduates — The News-Journal. First Row ASS OF 1956 David Bagwell John Barr Shirley Barton John Beam Francis Bundy Second Row Delores Cleveland Rosalie Dillon Alan Frantz Bonnie Freed Patricia Gibson Third Row Caroll Grossnicklc Geraldine Harris Joe Helser Gerald Hoerdt David Hoff Fourth Row William Leek a Avon McFarland Karl Merritt Betty Metzger Wayne Miller Fifth Row Nancy Ogle John Price Robert Quick Ann Rickert Maruta Sirmanis Sixth Row Janet Smith Kevin Smith Norma Spencer Suzanne Weber Kay Wible Seventh Row Myrna Wiley Harlene Tridle Linda Warner Rosemarie Wolf OFFICERS: President..................Karl Merritt Vice-President . . . Geraldine Harris Secretary..................Maruta Sirmanis Treasurer..................Alan Frantz Sponsors: Mr. Bagwell and Mr. Niles. Shoes For All The Family at Wible’s Shoe Store Page Twenty-Five CLASS OF 1957 First Row Janet Baker Janice Bashore Marjorie Benson Tatiana Bertulsons James Breitkopf Apryl Burkhart Second Row Joann Clark Joe Clark Clarene Cleveland Roger Dilling James Eubank Bob Floyd Third Row Carol Frieden Margaret Gable Evelyn Gottman Richard Guthrie Glen Heckman Stephen Heckman Fourth Row Beverly Henry John Hoi I Clifford Hunter Lavaughn Kind ley John Knight James Lee Fifth Row Elvin Lcffel Charles Lindzy Richard McGraw Karen Metzger Julia Rautenkranz Patricia Reed Sixth Row Sylvia Rieman Richard Roberts Esther Shull Suzanne Shumate Ann Smelser Betty Smith Seventh Row William Strickler Susie Sturdevant Helene Tewick Linda Tracy Carol lyn Weimer Miriam Weimer Eighth Row Sonda West Sally Wing OFFICERS: President .... Lavaughn Kindley Vice-President .... Glen Heckman Secretary .... Richard Guthrie Treasurer .... Margaret Gable Sponsors: Mrs. Hoffman and Mr. Ogden. Pa e Twenty-Six Heckman Bindery — Bound to please. First Row U OF 1958 Jane Ann Abbott Nancy Beach ley Bcrnadine Bender Evelyn Barton Roger Burch Dianne Brandenburg Second Row Jeanne Gilbert Carolyn Creecy Sally Dillon Russell Egolf Judith Estrich David Fedor Third Row Bill Fitzgerald Alonda Ford Marilyn Frantz Nancy Frantz Herald Gibson Buddy Grossnickle Fourth Row Becky Hare Shirley Harris Hal Harting Mark Hillsamer Jackie Holderman Stanley House Fifth Row Peter Kainass Paul Kissinger Cristal Knauff Robert Krearner Barbara Leeka Bety Leeka Sixth Row Sharon Lindholra Phillip Meyer William Mitchell Jerry Nordman James Reed Frederick Roberts Seventh Row George Scheerer Linda Shivers Herbert Smith Sandra Stoops Rosalie Wirsing OFFICERS: President .... Bcrnadine Bender Vice-President .... Herbert Smith Secretary ...............Peter Kainass Treasurer ..............Shirley Harris Sponsors: Miss Dingle and Mr. Taylor O Cl A A'r .4'' W'- m i vn w1 n 0 ■ r. c f ft a «Mi ' if- V Vi The Home o Personal Service Frantz Lumber Co. — Phone 5 pJgt Twenty Seven Tri Kappa Mixer . . . The annual Mixer sponsored by Tri Kappa has come to be a tradition at Central. This year's Mixer had as its theme Back to School . As always, the students appreciated the efforts of the ladies of Tri Kappa for a most enjoyable time. Political Rally . . . The senior class helped initiate a political rally and an election at Central last fall. Two seniors gave speeches backing the candidates. The student body gave full support to the rally and election. In fact, Central beat the nation in liking Ike . Sunshine Fun Initiation . . . Freshman girls went through the usual rigors and giggles of the Sunshine Fun Initiation. The senior girls really put over the Mother Goose” theme. By dressing their little victims —pardon, sisters-in costumes of Little Boy Blue” and Little Miss Muffet”, the girls brought back childhood memories. Cecilian Clioir Hayride . . . The night of the Cecilian Choir hay-ride was chilly, but no one complained. Not until the wagons pulled into the park at Collamer did someone remember that they had forgotten the eats. However, as soon as that error was righted, everyone enjoyed himself. Page Twenty-Eight 1903 — Going to School for 51 Years” — 1953 The Peabody Seating Company, Inc. Extra-curricular activities help to give the Central student a chance to practice leadership, fair play, and helpfulness. Many interesting speakers and programs help one to prepare for his future job or profession. By participating in the programs, one can develop poise and confidence in himself. The group pictured below is made up of members of the Cen-Hi-Sun staff. £xti z-@ccfiiicuta% Westafer's Standard Service Public Service Company of Indiana, Inc. Page Twemy-Nieu Back Row (1. to r.) — M. Wiley, B. Eubank, J. Grossnickle, J. Walrod, N. Hoff. E. Swiharr, C. Grossnickle, N. Ward, H. Quick, C. Collins, M. Smith, L. Lindemuth, L. Hetler, J. Smith, J. Hettler. Fourth Row (1. to r.) — S. Hathaway, M. Sirmanis, C. Findley, C. Tracy, S. Johnson, M. Estrich, P. Gibson, L. Warner, E. Schmedel, B. Canine, M. Wiley, P. Wcrking, S. Mitchell. M. Jacobs, J. Hidy. Third Row (1. to r.) — B. Shinkle, N. West, P. Price, C. Colbert, N. Ogle, G. Harris, B. Smith, S. Barton, N. Wing, S. Ambridge, J. Tyner, L. Steele, A. Rickert, A. McFarland, D. Cleveland. Second Row (I. to r.) — P. Ihnen, B. Hidy, S. West, S. Weber, E. Tridle, B. Bender, B. Freed, K. Wible, N. Spencer, J. Hare, S. Lindzy, C. Burch, J. Middleton. J. Willcox, A. Ambridge. First Row' (I. to r.) — E. O'Brien, R. Dillon, A. Pinney, B. Westafer, M. Abbott, S. Westafer, Miss Noffsinger, M. Aschli-man, J. Noffsinger, D. Hetler. E. Waechter, B. Metzger, J. Warner. SUNSHINE SOCIETY... With laughs for everyone at the fun initiation and a very impressive serious initiation the Sunshine Society began a very successful year. Some of the highlights of the year included a date night, which consisted of a chili supper, scavenger hunt, and a program. Also there was the annual Ma, Pa, and Me Banquet. Here entertainment was furnished by the girls in the form of a Southern Garden Party. The project for Christmas was supplying presents and food for a needy displaced persons family. As another project improvements wrere made in the SSS room, such as some painting and new draperies. The theme for the year was Vocations.” Many interesting programs were planned by the girls, including a variety of speakers telling of the opportunities for girls in such fields as secretarial work, nursing, and telephone operating. The election of officers for the following year climaxed the Sunshine events for 1953. President .....................................................MARILYN ASCHLIMAN Vice-President ...............................................JEAN NOFFSINGER Secretary ....................................................SANDRA WESTAFER Treasurer ....................................................Margene Abbott Sponsor ......................................................MISS NOFFSINGER Brady's Store for Men. Page Thirty Fedewa Appliance Store — General Electric Appliances. ...SUNBEAM SOCIETY The Sunbeam Society, which is made up of Junior High girls, had 46 members. The sponsor for this group was Miss Louise Dingle. The meetings were held twice a month. The meetings had as the general topic, Teenagers”. Their meetings concerned the health, social problems, hobbies, and good grooming of teenagers. The planning of these meetings was turned over to three general committees: business, program, and songs. The average committee consisted of six to eight girls who worked together to put across the theme. This group helped prepare the girls for their sister society, Sunshine. They learned, also, how to prepare for their high school years ahead of them. By learning the essentials of health, and good grooming, and by learning howr to understand social problems, they gave themselves a foundation of knowledge to support them in those high school years. This organization truly is a help for junior high girls in the development of poise and personality. President ....................................................SUSAN STURDEVANT Vice-President ............................................LINDA SHIVERS Secretary ...................................................JEANNE COLBERT Treasurer....................................................APRYL BURKHART Sponsor .........................................................MISS DINGLE Back Row (I to r.) — S. Rieman, B. Leeka, J. Clark, P. Reed, S. Harris, N. Beachley, J. Rautenkranz, E. Gottman, T. Bcrtul-sons, S. West, C. Cleveland. Third Row (1. to r.) — L. Tracy, S. Lindholm, H. Tewick, B. Smith, M. Benson, M. Weimer, E. Barton, J. Baker, R. Wir-sing, E. Shull. Second Row (1. to r.) — B. Henry, A. Ford, N. Krantz, K. Metzger, B, Leeka, D. Brandenburg, M. Frantz, C. Frieden, M. Gable, S. Dillon, C. Weimer. First Row (1. to r.) — C. Creecy, B. Hare, A. Smelser, J. Colbert, A. Burkhart, Miss Dingle, S. Sturdevant, L. Shivers. S. Shumate, S. Wing, J. Bashore. Good Luck Seniors — Shiveley's Quality Dairy' Products. Page Thirty-One Back Row (1. to r.) — L. Jefferson, S. Shivers, J. Ulrey, P. Waechter, W. Lingeman, L. Ussery, T. Lambert, R. Holderman. T. Johnson. M. Hillsamer, R. Rice, J. Shull, A. Kainass, D. Tyner, W. Dilling. Second Row (1. to t.) — L. Clark, J. Hearn, R. Armey, J. Melvin, H. Fredine, D. Haxton, V. Burr. J. Synder, T. Mote, M. Kindy, J. Weimer, K. Olinger. T. McGraw, P. House. First Row (1. to r.) — L. Metzger. M. Miller, P. Synder, M. Synder, R. McClure, G. Sturdcvant, Mr. Bagwell, J. Cussen, J. Weber, J. Beck, T. McKee, W. Kreider, and S. Hearn. H I - Y CLUB... The Hi-Y is one of the many organizations which have sprouted from the Y. M. C. A. Hi-Y helps the boys from grades ten through twelve develop poise, honesty, and religious faith. This year was quite active for the Hi-Y at Central. The organization was proud to donate S25 to the World Hi-Y Organization. The annual events, such as the Hi-Y Dance, and the Best Girl Banquet were held. The dance was truly a sweetheart affair, as it was held on February 14. The Best Girl Banquet was held at the Hotel La Fontaine in Huntington on April 25. Then, too, there were various other activities, such as hayrides, social suppers, and movies. Guest speakers from the community brought good words of advice. President . . Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Sergeant at Arms Par Ham entarian Sponsor . . Jack Cussen Michael Snyder . . James Weber . . . James Beck Richard McClure George Sturdevant . . Mr. Bagwell Pi gc Thirty-Two Burns the Baker. Strauss and Son. JR. HI-Y CLUB Junior high and ninth grade boys are members of the Jr. Hi-Y at Central. Jr. Hi-Y is the little brother of Hi-Y. The organization’s main purpose is to help the boys understand the values of honesty, fairplay, and high morals. The main programs this year were mainly in the form of movies which the boys enjoyed very much. The outstanding thing that happened this year was that the organization broke their record in contributing to the Polio Fund. The sum was over thirty dollars. President Vice-President Secretary -T reasurer Sergeant at Arms Reporter Sponsors . . . . . David Bagwell . . . . Joe Clark .... John Beam . . Glen Heckman . . . Alan Frantz Mr. Freed. Mr. Ogden Back Row (1 to r.) — G. Hoerdt, A. Risner. K. Merritt, R. Quick, W. Miller, W. Mitchell. K. Smith, D. Hoff, D. Guthrie, W. Leeka. Fourth Row (1. to r.; — R. Burch, J. Barr, R. McGraw, R. Roberts, J. Holl, J. Price, G. Scheerer, J. Eubank, C. Lindzy, D. Fedor, B. Floyd, R. Dilling. Third Row (1. to r.) — J. Nordman, P. Kainass, J. Helser, R. Egolf, J. Knight, J. Breitkopf, C. Hunter, J. Reed. F. Bundy, H. Gibson. R. Kramer, S. Heckman. Second Row (1. to r.) — P. Meyers, P. Kissinger, H. Harting, F. Roberts, H. Smith, M. Hillsamer, S. House, W. Strickler, J. Holderman, B. Grossnickle, W. Fitzgerald. Front Row (1. to r.) — Mr. Freed, A. Frantz. J. Clark, D. Bagwell, J. Beam. G. Heckman, Mr. Ogden. Jim Labas Auto Sales. Buick and Pontiac and the best in used cars. Page Tbirty-Tb rec JUNIOR CARNIVAL The annual Junior Halloween Carnival was held on October 31, 1952. The evening of fun was climaxed by the crowning of the Carnival King and Queen. Ann Ambridge, junior, was crowned queen by the retiring queen, Nancy West, senior, and Larry Clark, sophomore, was crowned king by the retiring king, Karl Merritt, freshman. Attendants were Bernadine Bender and Herbert Smith, seventh graders: Margaret Gable and Glen Heckman, eighth graders; Nancy Ogle and John Beam, ninth graders; Janet Hare, tenth grader; Thomas McGraw, eleventh grader; and Chiquita Colbert and Richard McClure, twelfth graders. The juniors worked many extra hours preparing booths for the usual games of chance and merriment. They made their own candied apples and popcorn balls and with the help of their mothers and homemaking teacher, Mrs. Senseman, prepared short order meals which were served in the Troj-Inn. Auditorium shows played a major part in the events of the evening. These events included a masquerade, senior pantomimes, a dance revue, ballet, student talent shows, an auction, and a dance. The proceeds from the annual carnival help to defray the expenses of the trip taken by the class at the close of the senior year. Page Thirty-Pour Farm Bureau Co-op Elevator. Farm Bureau Lumber Co. 1952 SENIOR PLAY MEN ARE LIKE STREET CARS Jacqueline Gill .... Mrs. Mason Dick Maxwell .... Mr. Mason Martha Anne Lavengood . . Maudie Marjory Bright .................Sylvia Melva Foltz .......................Joy Beverly Lambert ..................Alix Dorothy Breitkopf................Julie Connie Lee Freed .... Lysbeth Lois Bickel.................Mrs. White Carol Ann Kreider . . Mrs. Allen Marilyn Leffel..............Mrs. Day Worth Walrod......................Davy Walter Loucks .....................Chi Jerry Wetzel ....................Jerry Ted Hill ..........................Ted Lib McClure ..................Margaret Miss Noffsinger .... Director Hartings Furniture Store — The Friendly Furniture Store. Reiff Radio and Television. pJKt Thirty-Five 1955 SENIOR PLAY FOOTBALL FEVER Marilyn Aschliman Barbara Westafer Chickie Colbert Sandra Ambridge Shirley Hathaway Annette Pinney Jim Beck . . Jack Cussen . . Dick Armey Jim Hearn . . John Snyder . . Max Hillsamer Miss Noffsinger .... Peggy . . . . Nancy .............Joty ............Sally . . . . Marge . . Miss Mason ..............Ted .............Jack ..............Bob .............Bill . . Prof. Addison .............Beep . . . . Director Back Row (I. to r.) — N. Ward, P. House, S. Hathaway, H. Quick, M. Wiley, R. Armey. P. Waechter, R. Holderman, J. Cussen, A. Kainass, A. Pinney, M. Kindy, J. Walrod, J. Beck. Third Row 1. to r.) — C. Tracy, C. Colbert, B. Smith, M. Aschliman, N. Wing, P. Werking, B. Bender. S. Ambridge, S. Johnson, M. Estrich, C. Collins, J. Tyner, L. Steele, N. West, J. Hettler. Second Row (1. to r.) — J. Hidy, B. Canine, E. Schmedel, S. Mitchell, M. Jacobs, B. Shinkle, S. West, M. Abbott, J. Hare, S. Lindzy, C. Burch, A. Ambridge, J. Warner, E. O'Brien, E. Waechter, S. Shumate. First Row (1. to r.) — T. Lambert, B. Westafer, Miss Noffsinger. K. Olinger, W. Kreider, G. Lambert. CEN-HI-SUN-STAFF . . . The Cen-Hi-Sun, the school paper, was published bi-weekly during the 1952-53 school year. The staff of fifty students consisting of reporters, proof-readers, mimeographers, feature writers, and a circulation committee volunteered from all six grades. The main staff consisted of Barbara Westafer and Kenneth Olinger, co-editors, Ted Lambert and George Lambert, co-business managers, and Miss Gletha Mae Noffsinger, sponsor. Each year a junior is chosen as assistant editor and then acts as editor the following year. Wendell Kreider was the assistant editor last year and will be editor next year. The paper was distributed among the students and faculty-. It became a practice to exchange papers with other schools. Papers were also mailed to the alumni. The Cen-Hi-Sun sponsored after-game dances at all the home basketball games. With money earned from the dances they bought half of their supplies and a picture for the publications room. Page Thirty-Six Compliments of Cliff Snyder Motors. Herff-Jones Co. — Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers. Back Row (1. to r.) — G. Lambert, J. Snyder, R. Rice, G. Sturdevant, J. Weber, T. Lambert, L. Ussery, J. Cussen, R. Third Row (I. to r.) — P. Price. D. Haxton. H. Clark. R. Parker. A. Pinney, P. Waechter. M. Hillsamer. C. Colbert. Second Row (1. to r.) — L. Steele, J. Tyner, J. Beck, J. Weimer, M. Kindy, B. Westafer, N. Ward, K. Olinger, C. Burch. Front Row (1. to t.) — N. West, T. McKee, J. Hettler, B. Smith, L. Metzger, B. Hidy, S. West. E N EM... The En Em is the book of the year” at Central. It is a project of the senior class. The funds for the book are raised through the sale of sponsorships to the businessmen, subscription sales, and a benefit talent show. EN EM STAFF Back Row (1. to r.J — L. Coats, J. Hearn, R. Armey. Front Row (1. to r.) — S. Ambridge, S. Hathaway, H. Fredine, M. Aschliman. Editor ................S. Hathaway Asst. Editor . . . . M. ASCHLIMAN Bus. Manager . . . S. AMBRIDGE Art Editor.................R. ARMEY Photo Editor ........J. Hearn Junior Editor..............H. FREDINE Sponsor .............L. COATS Quality Bakery. Trick Lumber Co. — Try Trick for lumber and brick. Page Thirty-Set en Back Row (I. to r.) — W. Kriedcr, T. Mote, K. Smith, J. Melvin, D. Tyner, J. Hearn, R. Rice, D. Hoff, Mr. Miller, M. Hill-samer, D. Bagwell, R. Holderman, T. Johnson, M. Snyder, N. Ward, A. Frantz, G. Harris. Second Row (1. to r.) —J. Warner, S. Stoops, L. Lindemuth, J. Snyder, A. Kainass, N. Wing, H. Fredine, J. Noffsinger, J. Hstrich, C. Grossnickle, S. Lindzy, L. Kindley, B. Freed, F. Roberts. Front Rod (1. to r.) — J. Wittwer, J. Willcox, B. Smith, S. Ambridge, C. Colbert. M. Estrich, S. Johnson, B. Westafer, C. Findley, A. Ambridge, S. Westafer, M. Sirmanis, N. Hoff, C. Tracy, E. Tridle. HAND . . . The Central band has had a very busy and successful year. Two concerts were held, one in the fall and one in the spring. The band also participated in the County Music Festival. In order to raise funds for their trip in the spring, the band sponsored a program by Dr. C. K. Ernst, a hypnotist, on March 20. It proved both enjoyable and interesting to those who attended. The band represented the school at the District Band Contest in Rochester and at the State Contest held in North Manchester on April 18. Several students participated in the solo and ensemble contest in Fort Wayne earlier in the season. The band played for many other activities in the community and in the school. These activities helped to give the band the experience that is so important to any organization. Included in these activities were the Kiwanis sponsored Kid’s Day, the visiting movie stars, and the special features at basketball games. They played pep numbers for all the pep sessions as well as playing for every home game. This year the band journeyed to Akron to play for our game there, and Columbia City’s band played at their game here. Page Thirty-Eight Fort Wayne Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. Sponsored by Faurot’s Complete Food Market. MUSIC . . . The entire group that participated in the fall concert given shortly before Christmas came on stage at the end of the program and sang I Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The girls were splendid in their formals; the boys wore suits and bow ties. A group of students took advantage of the generosity of the Tri Kappa and traveled by school bus to Indianapolis to attend a Sunday afternoon performance of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. A much larger group of students later attended an afternoon concert presented by the symphony at Wabash. Audiences thrilled this year to two boys' vocal ensembles, the group known as Four Sharps and a Flat” and the High School Boys' Quartet. The cornet Trio also pleased local audiences as well as the judges at the solo and ensemble contest where they received a superior rating. Cynthia Findly, piano soloist, and Jo Hettler, vocal soloist accompanied by Linda Warner, represented Central in the local Kiwanis Talent Show. Jan Melvin, cornet soloist, by virtue of having placed first in the contest the two years previous was guest soloist. Compliments of Donald R. Mote. Terryberry Company. Pjge Thirty-Nine CECILIAN CHOIR Back Row (I. to r.) — H. Quick, C. Collins, N. Ward. B. Westafer, J. Hettler, P. Price, S. Lindzy, L. Steele, N. Hoff, J. Noff-singer, C. Tracy, A. Pin-ney, M. Estrich, S. Johnson, L. Hetler, C. Colbert. Front Row (1. to r.) — A. Ambridge, N. Wing, M. Smith. S. Hathaway, J. Tyner, N. West, P. Ihnen. B. Hidy, S. Ambridge, J. Middleton, B. Smith, M. Aschliman, C. Burch, C. Findley, Accompanist. BOY'S GLEE CLUB Back Row (I. to r.) — R. Rice, J. Cussen, R. Holderman, T. Lambert, L. Ussery, S. Shivers, L. Jefferson. P. Waechter, J. Ul-rey. R. Armey. R. Tyner. T. Johnson, T. McGraw. Second Row (I. to r.) — M. Kindy, J. Snyder, K. Merritt, M. Hillsamer, J. Hearn, D. Hoff, L. Clark, T. Mote. J. Beck. W. Krieder, G. Hoerdt, W. Leeka, J. Price. Front Row (1. to r.) — L. Metzger, M. Snyder, K. Smith, D. Bagwell, V. Burr, P. House, S. Hearn, P. Snyder. M. Miller, J. Barr, J. Beam, F. Bundy. C. Findley, Accompanist. MELODY MAIDS Back Row (1. to r.) — A. Rickert. S. Mitchell, M. Jacobs. C. Grossnickle, J. Walrod, N. Ogle, E. Schmedel. P. Gibson, D. Hetler. M. Sirmanis. M. Wiley, J. Hidy, L. Warner. M. Wiley, E. Swihart, L. Lindemuth, J. Smith. Front Row (1. to r.) — J. Wilcox, J. Warner, S. Weber, B. Bender, P. Werking, B. Freed. E. Tridle, K. Wible, N. Spencer, A. McFarland, E. O'Brien. M. Abbott. G. Harris. J. Hare, E. Waechter, S. Westafer, Accompanist. Compliments of Bender Funeral Home. Pngt Forty Urchel’s — Central, we appreciate your friendship. mixed chorus . . . Back Row (1. to r.) J. Melvin, J. Hearn, R. Rice, J. Cussen, R. Holderman. M. Hillsamer, T.. L- Ussery, J. Weber, T. Lambert, D. Tyner, T. Johnson, R. Armey, T. Mote. Third Row (1. to r.) — L. Metzger, P. Snyder. M. Kindy. M. Snyder, L. Clark, V. Burr, J. Snyder, S. Shivers, T. McGraw, J. Beck, W. Krieder. S. Hearn, T. Breitkopf. Second Row (1. to r.) — H. Quick, L. Steele, C. Collins, J. Tyner, P. Price, M. Smith, S. Hathaway, J. Hettler, B. Westafer, A. Pinney, N. Hoff, C. Colbert, C. Tracy, M. Estrich. S. Johnson. Front Row (I. to r.) — A. Ambridge, S. Lindzy, B. Hidy, P. Ihnen, N. Ward, N. Wing, N. West, C. Findley, B. Smith, M. Aschliman, S. Ambridge, C. Burch, J. Middleton, J. Noff-singer, Accompanist. STRING ENSEMRLE... Back Row (1. to r.) — J. Barr, G. Harris, P. Snyder. Front Row (1. to r.) — L. McFarland, E. O'Brien. M. Gable, L. Warner. Congratulations to the Class of 1953 — Big Four Elevator. Hunter Walton and Co. — Cash Buyer of Eggs. Pjge Forty-One Back Row (I. to r.) — M. Wiley, B. Eubank, J. Grossnickle. J. Walrod, N. Hoff, E. Swihart, C. Grossnickle, N. Ward. H. Quick, C. Collins, M. Smith, L. Lindemuth, L. Hetler, J. Smith, J. Hettler. Fourth Row (1. to I.) — B. Shinkle, J. Noffsinger. M. Sirmanis, C. Tracy, M. Estrich, P. Gibson, L. Warner, E. Schmcdel, B. Canine, M. Wiley, P. Werking, S. Mitchell, M. Jacobs, J. Hidy. Third Row (1. to r.) — P. Ihnen, M. Abbott. P. Price. C. CQlbert, N. Ogle, G. Harris. B. Smith, S. Barton. N. Wing, S. Ambridge, J. Tyner, L. Steele, M. Aschliman, J. Warner, D. Cleveland. Second Row (1. to r.) — E. O'Brien, B. Hidy, S. West, S. Weber, E. Tridlc, B. Bender, B. Freed, K. Wible, N. Spencer, S. Lindzy, C. Burch. S. Westafer, J. W'illcox, J. Middleton. Front Row (I. to r.) — R. Dillon, A. Pinney, B. Westafer. S. Johnson, N. West, Mrs. Senseman, J. Hare, A. Ambridge, D. Hetler, E. Waechter, and B. Metzger. President ....................................NANCY WEST Secretary ............................................JANET Hare Treasurer ................................SALLY JOHNSON Vice-President ............................Ann ARMBRIDGE Sponsor MRS. SENSEMAN GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION . . . The Eighth successful year of G. A. A. was under the direction of Mrs. Daniel Senseman. The girls meet each Thursday and participate in sports such as softball, basketball, ring toss, volley ball and kickball. The teams are chosen by leaders picked by girls. The high light of the year was the annual basketball tourney between the freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior girls. The juniors emerged victorious. A number of girls formed a bowling team, also. These girls bowled often at Olinger’s Bowling Alley. Each girl received her award at the end of the year. The awards are a bar for one year, a numeral for two years, a letter for three years, and a G. A. A. oval for four years. G. A. A. helps the girls develop good coordination and poise through different sports. Compliments to the Senior Class — Freeman’s Cities Service. Page Forty Two Best Wishes to Class of 1953 — Community Club. Central has a general athletic schedule including baseball in the fall, basketball in the winter, and track in the spring. All boys from grades seven through twelve have a part in this program. Baseball was revived last fall after several seasons of softball. Central fans were jubilant over the County Championship the team won. Of course, basketball is headlined at Central just as it is in many other Hoosier schools. This year's team made a good record of 18 wins and 6 losses. 0 0 We've been glad to serve you in 1952. Yours for friendly service all the year thru — Hippity Hop Cafe. PatJ Forty-Three Back Row (1. to r.) — J. Hearn, R. Rice. G. Sturdevant, T. Jo inson, D. Holderman. M. Snyder, M. Kindy. Front Row (1. to r.) — J. Snyder, W. Kreider, and J. Beck. VARSITY RECORD . Central 58 Roann 51 Central 63 Chester 41 Central 62 Wabash 66 Central 63 Noble 42 Central 50 South Whitley 49 Central 51 White’s 52 Central 59 Sidney 55 Central 69 Mentone 54 Central 75 La Fountaine 53 Central 78 Huntington Twp. 58 Central 62 Columbia City 47 Central 54 Pierceton 44 Central 58 Converse 50 Central 45 Akron 52 Central 80 Silver Lake 55 Central 62 Warsaw 64 Central 54 Nappanee 60 Central 62 Laketon 46 4-WAY TOURNEY • . Central 70 Roann 51 Central 67 Chester (Final) 50 SECTIONAL . . . Central 66 White’s 55 Central 75 Laketon 48 Central 94 Somerset 68 Central 45 Wabash (Final) 58 COACH AND STUDENTS MANAGERS Left to Right: J. Wittwer, Mr. Niles, M. Hillsamer. Snyder’s I. G. A. Market — 'Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1953”. Page Forty-Four SECOND TEAM Back Row (1. to r.) — W. Miller, T. McGraw, V. Burr, K. Merritt, L. Clark, D. Tyner, K. Smith. Second Row (1. to r.) — D. Bagwell, P. House, P. Snyder, J. Ulrey, S. Hearn, T. Mote. Front Row (1. to r.) — D. Hoff, W. Leeka, R. Quick, G. Hoerdt, S. Shivers, J. Beam, F. Bundy, J. Price. YELL LEADERS ... Left to Right — J. Willcox, P. Werk-ing, S. West, J. Hare. BASEBALL TEAM Back Row (1. to r.) — J. Hearn, R. Quick, K. Merritt, M. Kindy, T. Johnson, R. Holderman, R. Rice, M. Hillsamer, D. Bagwell. Front Row (L to r.) — W. Dilling, F. Bundy, M. Snyder, J. Ulrey, L. Clark, H. Clark, J. Snyder, T. McGraw, K. Smith. Page Porsy-Six Everything for your car. truck, or tractor — Central Oil Company Manchester College. Jr. Hi. Team . . . Back Row (1. to r.) — G. Heckman, student manager; C. Lindzy, G. Schecrer, R. Roberts, J. Clark, J. Holl, R. Floyd, R. Dilling, Mr. Taylor, Coach. Front Row (1. to r.) — R. Burch, S. Heckman, S. House, J. Holderman, F. Roberts, H. Smith, R. Knight, B. Grossnickle. R. Egolf. Jr. Hi. Yell Leaders Left to Right — J. Bashore, S. Wing, L. Shivers, S. Sturdevant. Jr. Hi Baseball Team Back Row (1. to r.) — Mr. Taylor, Coach; W. Mitchell, J. Lee, R. Floyd. J. Holl. J. Clark, R. Roberts. Second Row (1. to r.) — G. Scheerer, E. Leffel, C. Lindzy, J. Breitkopf. R. Egolf, R. Dilling, R. Burch. Front Row (1. to r.) — J. Nordman, S. House, H. Smith, G. Heckman, M. Hillsamer, W. Fitzgerald, F. Roberts. House of Harter — Indiana’s Largest Wholesale Sporting Goods Distributors. Where the Varsity Goes — Hammond's Barber Shop. Fagt Fony-Sctea P tge Forty-Eight Compliments of A-l Body Shop. Johnson Marathon Service. Page Forty-Nine PAGE SPONSORS Name Page Name Page Barnhart-Van Trump Co. . . . . 11 News Journal . 24 Bryan Manufacturing Co. . . . . 19 Oppenheims . 18 Farm Bureau Co-op Farm Bureau Lumber Co . 34 Peabody Seating Co., Inc. . 28 Frantz Lumber Co . 27 Jack Pinney Chevrolet . 14 Heckman Bindery . 26 Priser’s Auto Sales . 21 A. F. Hcnckel Corporation . . . 12 Priscr’s Quality Cleaners . 8 Hippity Hop Cafe . 45 Shively’s Dairy .... . 31 Indiana Lawrence Bank .... . 6 Snyder's I. G. A. Market . 44 Bruce Kramer Co 22 Weimer Locker Co., Inc. Jim Labas Auto Sales .... . 33 Weimer Soft Water Co., Inc. . 16 Landis Drug Store . 10 Werking’s Studio . 40 Fred E. McClure Son .... . 17 Wible’s Shoe Store . 25 PAGE GO- SPONSORS A-l Body Shop . 48 Manchester College . 46 Bender Funeral Home .... . 20 Donald R. Mote .... . 39 Big Four Elevator . 41 North Manchester Dairy Products . 13 Brady’s . 30 Overholt Quality Shop . 15 Burns the Baker . 32 Public Service Company of Central Oil Company .... . 46 Indiana, Inc . 29 Community Club . 42 Quality Bakery .... . 37 Fau rot's Food Market .... . 38 Reiff Radio Television . .35 Fedewa Appliance Store . 30 Cliff Snyder Motors . 36 Fort Wayne Coca Cola Bottling Strauss' . 32 Works, Inc . 48 Terryberry Co . 39 Freeman's Cities Service . . . . 42 Trick Lumber Co. . 37 Jerre Goodman . 13 Urschel’s Department Store . 20 Hammond's Barber Shop . 47 Walnut Street Barber Shop . 15 Harting Furniture Store . 35 Warner Brooder Corporation . 7 Herff-Jones Co • 36 Westafer's Standard Service . 29 House of Harter . 47 Wetzel Insurance Agency . 23 Hunter, Walton Co . 41 Wing’s Flowers .... . 23 Johnson's Marathon Station . 48 Yoder Insurance Agency . 7 Page Fifty OTHER SPONSORS Abbott Kitson ”66” Aschliman Taxi Geo. Balsbaugh M. D. Paul Beam Ezzie Beckstein’s Friendly Hauling Service L. Z. Bunker, M. D. O. G. Brubaker, M. D. Butch’s Cafe Cleveland's Service Station Dr. Cook Cook’s Paint Store Bill Davis D. X. Service Station The Grill Hall’s Drug Store Helen’s Beauty Shop Hill Tailor Cleaner Hutchinson’s Grocery Huntington Laboratories, Inc. Home Work Shop F. A. Hornaday D. D. S. Jerome’s Ladies Smart Apparel Lautzenhiser’s Mark’s Drug Store Mike’s Standard Service Miller’s Restaurant Estelle Peabody Memorial Home Ademar Rufle Jewelry Store Ruppel’s Electric R. W. Sawyer O. D. Sheller Hotel Style Shop Dr. Walrod Wampler Jewelry Store Ward’s Jewelry Store Wendel Floor Covering Western Auto Associate Store Wilson Shoe Repair ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PICTURES — WERKINGS STUDIO ENGRAVING — INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY PRINTING — BARNHART-VAN TRUMP COMPANY BINDING — HECKMAN BINDERY. INC. Page Pifty One Annual Pictures by Werking’s Studio.