Central High School - Forx Yearbook (Grand Forks, ND)

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-e FOIQX -- JOHN C. WEST QOLVING many perplexing prob- B lems and pointing out the better way for more than a thou- sand students is the difficult but well executed task of Mr. Lehman. On entering school we were some- what in awe of our principal: but, in the years that followed, we have found that he was not only a help- ful adviser, but also a worthy friend. QINCE his entry into our school 5 in 1930, Superintendent West has exceeded the expectations of all who have any connection with the high school. We are deeply in- debted to him for introducing sci- entific methods of teaching into our school system and will always re- member him because of his friend- ly advice and heartfelt goodwill. P. H. LEHMAN Pugv S1'l't'll1l'l'II XX ,ix 'f X , it 11111, , X ff I f . ff ff'

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FOIQX athletes. Of the first nine meets held, Central teams won five, never placing below second or third in the intervening years. Hockey has been instituted in more recent years and each season the Central skaters have finished with an excellent record. Interclass athletics have always been given considerable attention. The school has produced numerous marvelous athletes, of which the Boes, Jarrett, Schave, and others, remain most freshly impressed upon the fans. J. C. West, our present Superintendent of Schools, came to us from Bemidji, to occupy the chair left vacant by the death of Mr. Stebbins and has continued to perform the duties of his ofiice in as efficient and thorough a manner as has previously been done. Mr. West is a true scientist and conducts the schools on a thoroughly scientific basis, adding greatly to their efficiency and decreased expenses. Largely through the efforts of Superintendent West, a new Junior High School has been made possibl.e and is now under construction. It will be a large S200,000 two-story structure and will be entirely modern, contain- ing an excellent gymnasium in combination with an auditorium. As in the High School, it will have the latest in equipment, contain many conveni- ences, and be entirely fireproof. Its completion will relieve the present con- gested condition and make our system of grade schools complete. Today, our Central High School represents the reward of a half-century of progress, a half-century of conscientious labor by school officials, admin- istration and faculty, and a half-century of wholehearted support by Grand Forks citizens. It is a pleasure to review and contrast conditions within the school today. A faculty of over forty teachers offer an excellent variety of subjects from which, with considerable liberty, the student can choose a course of study with a view to his own preference and future vocation. Aside from his studies, he may further develop his talents by participation in a variety of extra-curricular activities. Music, dramatics, oratory, debate and athletics are all open to the student as is membership in the numerous student organizations. Service on the staffs of the Centralian, school paper, and the Forx, yearbook, provide excellent training. A school library of approximately 3000 volumes is provided for student references. These and many other advantages make life at Central so pleasing that few are those who do not regretfully graduate with delightful memories of their high school days stamped indelibly upon their minds. We, then, the 3300 pupils attending Grand Forks city schools, can extend our appreciation to those who have prepared for us these remark- able facilities by deriving from them the greatest benefit so that we, in turn, can do as well for our successors. Page Sixteen is f . .

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Am -H as F 0 Q x Tisdale Onstad Bek Rognlie' Johnson. McKay Rosoff West Rice llridston Sorlm SCHOOL BOARD ELDOM do we see this group of men in action, yet so vital is their influence that we could not continue long without their guidance. Determining our welfare is the chief aim of this group of outstanding business and professional men of our city. They hold monthly meetings, attended by the Superintendent as well as the elected members, at which they attend to such business as inspecting the system, auditing the books and planning new projects The oflicers are H. P. Rice, presidentg O. H. Bridston, vice president: and W. P. Rognlie, secretary. P. M. Onstad First Ward W. G. Bok Fifth VVard Loius Rosofl' Second Ward Dr. H. Tisdale Sixth Ward C. G. Johnson - Third Ward C. M. Sorbo - Seventh Ward C. M. McKay - - Fourth Ward O. H, Bridston - - At Large II. P. Rico - - - At Large l'uyr' Eiyllfvcu .i'., ' 'l 1 ' f' . it f QQ.. l-,i,,,