Central High School - El Centro Yearbook (Fresno, CA)

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lieaols im ole QQopiiig 9lQiQl2Q iii Qmgliisli Special recognition should be given to Mr. Spillers who is retiring this year after 26 years of service as principal of Central High. Mr. Spillers first came to Central in l933. Since then he has seen many changes on the campus. The enrollment has increased to almost 900. Also many new buildings have been added. Mr. Spillers has worked very hard since he first came to Central. He has worked hard to make Central a better school, so that the students of this community could have a better education. We can only thank Mr. Spillers for his 26 years of hard work and service to Central High. We are also losing another one of our teach- ers this year. A person who has given much ot his lite as a service to his community, Mr. Walter Atwood has been teaching at Central for i9 years. He is the oldest of 8 child- ren and was born on a small tarm in Utah. ln l94O Mr. Atwood started teaching at Central, where he was the director ot the Agriculture Depart- ment. He has received many rewards for his work in the Future Farmers of America. Mr. Atwood is truly a great person, He is recognized by everyone for the help which he has given many of his students. May the rest ot his lite be as enjoyable as he has made the lives of many of his students. Mr. Atwood, Agriculture teocher. Mr. Spillers, Principal ond District Superintendent. Mr. Soderburg ond Mr. Spillers in o cosuol conversation Page 5

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Mrs. Palfrey and Carolyn Lovelady are showing Don Gomez how to use a dictionary. avi Q. gfiiil. fPaQlne DEDICATION This year we would like to bid farewell to you, Mrs. Edith Palfrey, and respect- fully dedicate this yearbook as a token of our appreciation or your ll years of ser- vice to the students of Central Union High School. We realize the efforts and extra time you have put forth to make our school more enjoyable while receiv- ing an education. You plan to retire from the noise and confusion which accom- panies every school, and spend some time enjoying your family. Your stay has been long and we realize that without your as- sistance a functioning part of the school would not have been complete. Good luck and thanks. Mrs. Polfrey showing Steve Colucci his homework for the day. Page 4 Mrs. Palfrey is explaining grades to Bonnie Nunes

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dlitmuall stall wonk Advisor, Mr. Lowe, Editor, Pat Belluomini. lt looks like Ken Key, Mr. Lowe, Ken Engleman, Nancy Nickel, Jerri King and Carol Graham finally have Meta Richardson cornered. Page 6 We the annual staff of the l959 El Centro hope this annual brings fond memories, and happy thoughts to each and everyone of your The annual staff has enjoyed every minute they have spent helping to put this annual together. Despite hard work, headaches, and sleepless nights. The El Centro staff would like to thank just a few of the many people who have helped us during the year. First of all, our most sincere and heart- felt thanks goes to Mr. Frank Lowe, our sponsor. His assistance was invalu- able. Secondly, Mr. Frank Wolverton, of the Fresno Bee, and Mr. Max Hardi- Son for the printing. Business Manager, Barbara Koligian.