Central High School - Caldron Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1928 volume:

JUSTIN RINAKER PETE VINCENSKI IRVING ZWICK Guard Guard Tackle Elkhart's stellar aggregation of Blazers proved too much for the Tig- ers, and with Virgil and Miller, visitor backs, plunging through the Tiger line consistently for gains, the game finally ended 14-0, Elkhart. The Blazers outweighed the Blue, and outplayed Central throughout the en- tire game. A hard fought, tight game was next on the card when the Tigers went to Bluffton and lost by 6-12 score. Coach Means' team played above their heads all the way, and through the poor playing of the Cen- tral eleven were able to annex a win. Jimmy Weiss scored the Tigers only touchdown when he scooped up a Bluffton pass and ran thirty yards for a counter. The first intra-city tilt was played with the North Side Redskins who were taken down to the tune of 49-6. Coach Bills' men were simply un- able to cope with the superior play of the veteran Tiger team. The score at half time was 26-6, Central. Buggs, flashy Blue back, was high point man with five touchdowns to his credit. Brockhall went through for two, Page 88 ttf Sw-HB1 --- T Thu L'ulf,li'wn -'W'-fftm ROBERT DORNTE JAMES WEISS NATHANIEL BUGGS Quarterback Qzuwterback Fullback ' 1 l while Lester put over one. Melvin Koenig went around the Central de- fense in the first half to score the Redskins only touchdown. Although Portland had a fast, hard hitting team, the Blue came home with 25-0, the third win of the season, tallied up. The first half was fairly well matched, but in the second period the Blue came back with their charac- teristic fighting spirit ihat carried them over to a great victory. When it is considered that Roosevelt of Dayton is one of the conten- ders for state honors in Ohio, the 19-0 drubbing which they gave the Blue does not seem so bad. Any eleven that could withstand the heavy line and hard hitting back from the Buckeye state just had to be good. Westfall and Embry, Roosevelt gridders, scored the two Ohio touchdowns. The South Bend Bears, one of the strongest northern Indiana teams, out- pointed the Tigers 43-0 in an uninteresting game. Christfall and Woodka Went through the Central line at Will, and did most of the scoring for the Bears. l' . - ,,.l ,. .,,,,,,. Ag., ,,.,...,,,..,.- ,,..,,,..... ,, R 4.1 tj .,,..,..,......,,r,,..,.....,...-- .,..., . Page 89 FITZHUGH LYONS ALBERT FRANKE HERMAN SEILING End End Tackle The Morton high school Red Devils from Richmond presented the Fighting Central eleven with its fourth and last win of the season in a close, colorful game. When the last gun cracked, the Blue was on top of a 13-6 count. Brockhall's steller work on offense gave a touchdown and point after the marker, while Lester chalked up the remaining six points. Igleman, Red Devil star, provided his team's only touchdown. In a game that was filled with thrills and good playing, South Side's Kelly Klads downed the Tiger 13-7 and ended the Blue playing season. The score at the half was knotted at 7-7, but a lucky touchdown in the final quarter provided a Green victory. By virtue of their win over the Tigers, the Green was awarded the city public school championship for 1927. With a pleasing array of men back for next year's eleven, Coach Men- denhall ought to give Central another good season of playing. A stiff card faces the gridders, and it will take a good team to go through it suc- cessfully. A Page 90 I RUSSELL COOK RAY JOHNSON' ROBERT LESTER Guard Center Halfback Generously providing interesting games throughout the season, the 1928 Central high school grid card gives promise of being one of the hard- est any Tiger team has been given. Four new schools are on the schedule -Auburn, Columbia City, Concordia, and New Castle. There will be live home tilts with seven out-of-town games. With the exceptions of South Bend and Richmond, the Central grid card of this year practically remains intact. Warsaw and Bluffton, who scored wins over the Tigers, will again be met. Elkhart and Roosevelt, two more teams who took the measure of Central's eleven, will also be seen in action with the Blues. Central defeated Garrett, Portland, and North Side last season, and will meet them mid-season in 1928. The South Side-Central game comes oif on November 10, while the North Side-Central tilt will be staged on October 13. The complete card follows: September 15-Garrett, there. September 22-Warsaw, here. September 28-Bluiton, here. September 29-Auburn, there. October 6-Elkhart, there. October 13-North Side, there. October 17-Portland, here. October 20-Columbia City, there. October 27-Concordia, here. November 3-New Castle, here. November 10-South Side, there. November 17-Roosevelt of Dayton, there. Page 91 'E lQkii': L Tilt' Qitlllillllll 7 ik ' 5 1 i I 1 1 . , . w - , ,-'- l 3 l - 1 'i . 'L.......-- FOOTBALL SQUAD Front row-V. Jenkins, M. McCreary, B. Lipkey, W. Dornte, E. Jones, R. Johnson, B. Coblenz, E. Bender, R. Bourne, A. Maloley. Back 'row-R. Weiss, M. Lewis, F. Dunn, F. Stephan. THE KEEPER OF THE ARCHIVES Keeping in good condition all of the athletic equipment used by Tiger athletes is a stupendous task yet Tommy Dalman accomplishes this with ease. Not only does he keep everything ship shape but he also as- sumes a responsibility for each piece of equipage. Nothing gets away from Tommy , and he knows where every little bit of the outfits is placed. Dalman is a sophomore this year and received a varsity C sweater for being student manager for both basketball and football. Tom has been assisting in baseball and track also this year. Not only does Dalman supervise the equipment, but he also has been trying his hand at playing basketball. He was on the second team last season, and played good ball. Tom has two more years in Central, and the athletic department is coniident that he is fully capable of overseeing the outfits during this time. Mas.-sf-..--.A-.-.. was s Page 92 I A 11 1 L S 1 5 w 1 E F ' 1 1' - 1 F 1 E I 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 E 1 5 I I 1 1 u I X 1 1 1 Q 1 3 1 . I 1 X 1 L , Q. 'N t's 'stmc't 's'ifr'ss HTIHY Qalcliwr A . ri as H s - H- --'--stef CAPT. EDWARD BROCKHALL Floor Guard For a dependable, shifty, fast, accurate, good forward Central offers Eddie Brockhall, the Tiger captain for the 1927-1928 varsity. Many a game has been Won, many a defeat has been staved off through the stellar passing, floor work, and shooting of Brockhall. He was chosen by many sports Writers throughout the state of Indiana as one of those to receive honorable mention on the all-state basketball club. His Work in the tournaments was especially commendable. Brockhall has great possibili- ties as a ball player, and Well deserves to be given all honor due him. He is a senior and will be lost through graduation. VW sm .47 X V777 Y , , , ,, Y f,,.,,,fs Q - ---- -Lf f-fe X -2- Hn fii -:fan Q41-4-S14-T:'s'-'A'f:Xji TJ: Page 94 1 were FITZHUGH LYONS Center ii? l J After playing mediocre basket- ball the major portion of the 1927- 1928 season, Central high school's Ti- gers ended the year most auspiciously by annexing the sectional cage title for the fourth consecutive time, the regional honors for the third, and journeyed to the state to uphold the Blue laurels once more. By virtue of wins over South Side-two out of three games-and North Side-also two out of three-the Fighting Central quintet was awarded the city public school championship by the athletic board composed of au- thorities from all three high schools. True it is that the Blue record was somewhat insipid at various times during the regular playing sea- son, but Coach Mendenhall's men atoned for this and more by their ex- cellent performance at the tourna- ments. ROBERT DORNTE Back Guard M, ., --. . , Y, ,F l Page 95 f ' - .r s ' X rnsn is , E: xvbll 5 I ll . 2-,-.V i V ALBERT FRANKE Forward snowed under the following night 47- 29. The first intra-city series tilt was played off when the North Side Red- skins tackled the Blue and were Van- quished to the tune of 40-16. Froebel of Gary was the first team to hand the Tigers a short end of the count, 28-40. Kendallville, headed by that Versatile little player DAVID BASH Floor Guard P Winning the first four games with compartive ease, the 1927-1928 season started off in capital style. The once famed Marion Giants were the first victim, falling before the Ti- gers, 31-27. Decatur was taken in- to camp in an exciting, interesting game of 36-29 the following week- end. Huntington's V'ikings were ADAM FARRELL Forward -Prentice, re-enacted this scene the following night, winning 36-33. The Tigers obviously were in a slump dur- ing this part of the season. Angola, the scene of the next Blue battle, forced the Tigers home on the short end of a 24-33 count. Hectic bas- ketball was played throughout the entire game. . Page 96 ee - 111. 1 g . 1 New Castle's Trojans gave Fort Wayne fans a real treat in basketball when they fought up and down North Side's gym for forty minutes to fi- nally nose out the Blue 33-32. The traditional Green-Blue contest was next on the Tiger menu. This tilt found the Central five in that con- stantly threatening slump which seemed to appear at the wrong in- tervals. Although the Tigers put up a hard fight, the Kellys Walked off with a 39-18 victory. 4 CARL HAMMOND Center J 1 . Q,4., K- V -' --jig If 5:32 -:.-.1 -' ' - 2 Q . Y LLOYD HIRE Center Back again with that traditional Central fight-probably inspired af- ter the loss to the Green-Manual of Indianapolis and Libby of Toledo were both taken into camp by scores of 30-18 and 18-13 respectively. But once more that black jinx appear- ed on the scene to chalk up on the wrong side of the score books, when North Side's Redskins upset dope -AM L., ..t,. -.1, ,.-w,,,,1 j1.pyAjQ5.,, ,,,,,,,,,o , Page 97 Z 5 I I l z ! L E V N 1 I I i 1 r i p W E E P I 1 F. lm lk . a 1 i 1-Af! s- -we--K-Q-2 AL- --f ------X 'E 3 . JAM E S HEIT Center though the Blue had the advantage at half 25-15. In the second South Side-Central game, one of the best tilts on the hardwood here this sea- son was seen when the Tigers out- fought, outplayed, and outscored the Kellies 30-25. Continuing on this run of good playing, the Warsaw bas- keteers were taken into camp easily in a game of 46-30. Emerson of Gary downed the Blue in the last reg- ularly scheduled game of the season. wx,,'-we buckets by the dozens to down the Ti- gers 31-37. The next night another one of those things in basketball was experienced when the Bluffton Tigers nosed out the Blue in a great ball game of 34-32. Over 200 loyal fans made the trek to the Auto City the next week- end, where the Blue annexed a 34-25 win. Elkhart's Blazers took the measure of the Central ive 35-30, al- aa' WAYNE LINK Floor Guard , '- ,' l.' Page 98 ENTIRE BASKETBALL SQUAD Top row-E. Brockhall, R. Dornte, W. Link, C. Hammond, R. Coblentz, L. Hire Second row-J. Rinaker, R. Hamm, A. Baldwin, J. Heit, A. Franke, Dr. King, trainer. ' Third row-W. Schible, A. Steinhouser, P. Vincenski, S. Jones, F. Lyons, Men- denhall, coach. Fourth. 'row-A. Farrell, T. Dalman, J. Weiss, J. Williams, H. Croininger, G. THE TIGER SQUAD Above is the basketball club that won the sectional, regional titles for the fourth and third times respectively. This is the squad which went to the state and almost outscored the Clinton quintet. Much credit is due to the fellows who didn't make the varsity, and who played on the scrub team all year. It was through their efforts, through their willingness to work that Coach Mendenhall was able to choose such a capable varsity. It will be these men who will play for the Tigers next year. HERE'S TO THE SUBS! Klaehn, D. Bash. SECTIONAL Four years ago Central won the sectional tournament, and since that time the coveted title has been jealously and successfully guarded by teams coming from the gray walls of the Tiger school. Coach Murray Mendenhall has put out good tourna- ment teams ever since his debut into Fort Wayne coaching, and this year was cer- tainly no exception. After throwing off New Haven's quintet Friday evening, Central went into the semi-finals and met South Side to decide not only the sectional finalist but also the Fort Wayne city championship.This game was undoubtedly the feature game of the tourney. With only four minutes to play and the Green leading 16-11, Adam Farrell shot his way to fame by scoring eight points to bring victory out of defeat. Wayne Link came through in the remaining seconds to score a bucket and cinch a Blue victory, 21-17. By virtue of the Redskins win over Lafayette Central, 18-15, Central and North Side met in the finals. The Blue and White easily defended their title by downing the Red and White quintet 28-11. It was Central all of the way. The Blue cagers took the lead at the start and were never headed. Farrell's spectacular shooting was the feature of the contest. He scored seven field goals and led his mates to their fourth consecutive sectional crown. The whole Tiger aggregation displayed excellent ball throughout the contest. Page 99 VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD First rozc'fDr. King, trainerg L. Hire, D. Bash, captaing E. Brockhall, A. Franke, VV. Link, A. Steinhouser, M. Mendallhall, coach: F. Lyons. Smwndiou-R.Domne,A.FaueH,J.HeR,P.Vhwendd,R.Hamnmnd REGIONAL Playing like the composite squadron of veteran basketball players they are, the Central Fighting Central quintet weathered every vestige of a gale to bring the Blue ship safely into port and their third consecutive regional crown by defeating the Kirkland township five in the finals, 32- 24. Although the Tigers were trailing at half, the old time last half fighting spirit safely brought the Blue through once more. Myers, Kirkland center, was by far the outstanding player for his team. He scored seven baskets, four of which came late in the second half. Franke, clever little Central forward, scintillated for the Blue. Brockall, Bash, and Lyons played great ball on defense, CENTRAL DOWNS BLUFFTON TIGERS Central won the right to the finals by dropping the Bluiton Tigers 18-13. The Parlor City quintet had one Win over the Blue chalked up during the season, but Central avenged itself by staging a last half come- back to finally outpoint the Red and Black. The first half of this tilt was an exhibition of close defensive ball playing and when the intermission came, Bluffton was leading 10-6. Cros- bie of Bluffton and Brockhall and Hammond of Central played good ball in this game. Both teams were evenly matched and the game was anyone's until the gun. Page 100 Left to 'right-Dr. King, Coach Mendenhall, D. Bash, C. Hammond, F. Lyons, A. Franke, W. Link, E. Brockhall, A. Farrell, J. Heit, R. Dornte, L. Hire. THE STATE Hoping to launch the good old ship Central on the seas of victorious success at the Indiana high school state tournament, which was staged at the Butler field house in Indianapolis, over three hundred rabid Central fans rode, walked, or flew down to the capitol, and were on hand for the first game which saw Central and Clinton in action. Someday there won't be any jinx! The Fighting Central quintet played far below par throughout the gaime. It is altogether likely and probable that if' Central could have stopped Clinton, the Tigers would have gone to the semi-finals. The Blue has taken on many teams much better than Clinton, but it simply was a case of another one of those things . The Clinton outfit was ahead at half, 14-13, and the Tigers were unable to connect with the basket during this time, with any degree of success. Free throw after free throw was missed by the Fort Wayne bask- eteers. It was this inaccuracy to hit the hoop from the charity that prob- ably cost Central a victory. The Blue in the final period played better ball, and began to narrow the gap. Shooting from all angles, and working the ball down with lightning like rapidity, the old gray school came within an ace of carrying home a win, but the gun cracked making the score 22-21, Clinton. The state tournament was a gala affair, having many close and ex- citing games. The Muncie-Anderson tilt and the Muncie-Martinsville game were two hotly contested battles that set the spectators agog. The Muncie Bearcats after downing the Indians, 38-37, and taking the Artesian five into camp in the finals, 13-12, well deserved to win the coveted shield. Secrist, Muncie center, was by far the outstanding player of the tourney. With Lyons, Franke, and Dornte back next year as well as many others, Central ought to put out as good- a ball club if not better than the team that successfully sailed through the tournaments and down to the state. Page 101 if DR. E. A. KING KING TROPHY DAVID BASH THE KING TROPHY No matter where the Central Tigers are playing, Doc King, Cen- tral high school trainer, can always be found on the bench ready to help and provide more than his share of rooting for the team. And when he announced that he would give a cup to the athlete adjudged by his team- mates as the player showing the best mental attitude, the most value to his team, and ability in helping the team at the right time throughout the season, it was not only said that it was a fine thing for the team but that Dr. King was precisely the right man to give the trophy. The trophy has grown in significance in the two years that it has been presented, and Central students are hoping that as the years go on it will come to mean much more than it does now, if that is possible. Mutt Jasper, captain of the 1926-1927 squad, won the trophy the first year it was given. Mutt had shown outstanding prowess through- out the season, and the announcement of the King Award winner was not a surprise. This year the trophy was presented to David Bash, back guard. Bash is not the most outspoken of Central students but he is one of the most popular. His heady playing in games was consistent throughout the season. He provided points when points were most needed. He was there to give encouragement to the players when it was most needed. Undoubtedly he was the outstanding player on the Tiger squad this year. Page 102 Left to right-John Habecker, Thoburn Wiant, Morgan Lewis, and Carl Wil- kins. CHEER LEADERS The most active workers in Central in boosting are our yell leaders. They pep up all the games, and pep sessions. Central's four varsity cheer leaders are: Johnny Habecker, Morgan Lewis, Carl Wilkins, and Thoburn Wiant. Carl Wilkins has been cheer leader for two years and, say, he leads 'em . When he is out in front of the Centralites, the building shakes. Doc took part in dramatics, and newspaper work. He was sports editor of the Spotlight. With broken hearts do the Centralites say, Goodbye to Doc , the boy with the pep. Johnny Habecker has had three years of active service as yell leader, and surely proved his ability to display real cheer leading. Johnny has also been active in other activities, and Central students and faculty regret very much that he is leaving us this year. Morgan Lewis has been cheer leader for one year and still has an- other year to serve on that position. Morgan knows his stuff in leadin' 'em and he sure can lead that Eyah yell. Morgan has also taken part in dramatics and debating. He was a principal in The Comedy of Er- rors . He was a member of the debating team and won the school con- stitutional contest. Morgan is also chairman of the Booster club. He will be the only varsity cheer leader left since Thoburn, John, and Carl are graduating. Thoburn Wiant, another senior, has been leading yells for one year. Hughie could make any crowd yell, and how! Thoburn has been chair- man of the Boosters, president of the junior class, editor of the Spotlight, and has also been prominent in many other activities. Page 103 -1.1:f:.1. ',mJ'fT Eddie Ready to Go Lloyd, the Pivot Man After the game- Tenn:-ry 8: Dilts Hire Training 'a. la Grange Central in Action Just Mendy Doc plus smile and dog Capt. Dave-Manager Tom Page 104 ..4..a........ ..... .. mamma... i L I . I 4 1 i 4 :Q - 1 ' , ,, 7 , , i l Standing-J. Weiss, A. Franke, V. Jenkins, H. Nobles, R. Stauffer, F. Lyons, R. Ellenwood, H. Schwartz, S. Brase, W. Dornte, Murray Mendenhall, coach. Sitting-A. Farrell, W. Hattendorf, P. Vincenski, R. Lester, A. Steinhouser, E. Doege, E. Brockhall, L. Hire. H. Jennings. BASEBALL When the Central Tigers went on the diamond against Leo in the first scheduled game of the season. it was readily seen that Coach Murray Mendenhall had a real ball club-one of the best in years. Without any practice whatsoever the Blue bat- ters went up against Leo and swamped them in a 12-0 game. By hard work in fielding and hitting the leather , the Tigers the following week downed the highly touted Huntington nine, said to be one of the best in this vicinity. Eight games re- mained on the schedule, and the Tiger tossers were confident of keeping a clean slate throughout the season. Seven veterans were back this year to wear the Blue and White. On the mound Mendy had Doege, and behind the bat was 'tFirp Steinhouser, a three year man. In the infield was Lyons, Schwartz, and Lester back while the outer gardens fared a little worse with only Brockhall in center field again wearing the Blue: Farrell was again seen in Tiger regalia ready to help Firp behind the bat whenever necessary. As good a bunch of recruits as Murray has had for a long time presented them- selves at the first practice. Hennings is a nice pitcher, Hattendorf shows up well in the infield, Al Jennings as well as H. Jennings is playing good ball. Jim Weiss has been batting them hard, W. Dornte, Stauffer, and Noble have each been playing very creditably. With hard games scheduled each week, the Tigers found this season's card an attractive one. Among some of the Blue opponents were: the Bluffton Tigers, Ken- dallville, Decatur, South Side, and Auburn. Each of these contests gave promise of being real battles throughout. The complete schedule follows: April April April April 13-Leo, here. 17-Huntington, here 20-Kendallville, here. 27-Auburn, here May 2--Decatur, there. May 9-South Side, there. May 11-Bluffton, there. May -Kendallville, there May -Decatur, here. May -South Side, there. Page 106 Top row-R. Crype, F. Boseker, B. Hay, N. Loese, R. Cook, T. Dalman, E. Brockhall, E. Bender, I. Zwick, I. Lindenberg, Murray Mendenhall, coach. Second row-A. Baldwin, C. Hammond, A. Maloly, P. Stapleton, R. Spice, D. Knight, R. Weiss, J. Rinaker, H. Seiling. , Third 'row-H. Croninger, J. Babb, W. Schible, T. Buesching, F. Stephans, N. Buggs, R. Eninger, E. Reim, L. Hire. TRACK Since the Central Tiger thinly clad team this year has been almost wholly made up of new material, and since inclement weather kept the cinder path men indoors until the Hrst meet with Marion, a resume of the 1928 season is not as attractive as in former years. Reim in the distance runs, Dornte and Babb in the high jump and pole vault, and Brockhall in the shot put, composed the nucleus aroundiwhich skipper Mendenhall has formed his squadron of Tigers this year. With only three meets be- fore the Northeastern Indiana conference contest, and then the sectional and state classics, the card this year provided six weeks of active track competition with the best squads in this section of the state. Handicapped by the lack of practice due to the weather conditions, the Central Tigers were taken down at Marion when the Giants won Hrsts in everything but the high jump and pole vault to win 60-20. South Side's gang of Kelly Klads provided the competition April 21. By virtue of Babb, Buggs, Hay, and Hire placing in their respective events, Central was able to down the Kellies. Nothing definite had been scheduled for theuweek of April 28, when this went to press, but Murray Men- denhall stated that a meet would be staged somewhere on this day. The N. E. Con- ference meet at South Side was run od May 5. The annual sectional and state meets were staged May 12 and 19 at South Side and the Butler field respectively. Among the Tigers out for track this year were: Reim, Dornte, Babb, Brockhall, Buggs, Eninger, Hammond, Lewis, Lyons, Hay, Cripe, Seiling, Zwick, Hire, and others. Some of these aspirants showed much promise early in the season, and ought to have brought many points in for the Blue. The complete schedule follows: April 14-Marion, there. April 21-South Side, there. April 28-Open. May 5-Northeastern Ind. meet at Garrett. May 12-Sectional, South Side. May 19-State, at Butler field. Page 107 n 41' f -1 ' s G a 1 2 . a 1 1 1 ..x 1 L.. .. 1 W ,1 .' H' . , 4-1,1 -,z ,kv , .,.4 . 1 I 1, . ., 4 1 lv-1 ., ,... '1 4 , 1 ,11., .- r 41' I A 5,1 5,11 .fr - 44,9 4rK .11 ,,, -.,-L :Ji xl 1' .rm 5 A . . f,-.'T- - .,:' . 1 1 ,li i, 1 '. V? Hur 1,1-1 1 1 I 1 1.-5.-lggyg. ,ml 5 1121 .V ' 1f,W,v .f.'E,,- A ,,. MH C- . , h. V 12.5.1 '7' 1-fp ,'f 'rfA' Q I ,gg 11,5 A-1'-5'1 4,,.'i'i41-nj 13-agp V-Hu 1' 5 1 , I, . askin 1 ,- . L, 1 '.ff'1.r4 f.,1.,., J., Yu 11 1 WL J-' 1 1. A1 J ' . 1 1-5 9.202 'f ffl' ,lf ' -13 .ff '-r. 1 ll 111,. ' s f vc 'fs The Cultlrou sr To c' Left to right-C. Hatfner, J. Williams, J. Kitch, C. P. Turpin, advisor, Bob Gard- ner, J. Weiss, T. Dalman, Reece Gardne1'. Sitting-L. Hire. TENNIS If the interest that is being taken in tennis is any indication of the success it will have this year, undoubtedly the performances of the Blue racqueteers will far excel that of former years. Although this is only the second year that tennis has been given a place in Central's spring sports, it is rapidly gaining a high place of prominence and popularity. Over thirty men reported for practice this season, and a pleasing schedule of fifteen games was carded. The tennis season opened May 2 when the Tigers journeyed to the Bluffton Tiger camp. Games every week were scheduled from then on until June 2 with some of the best teams in the state. Preliminary tournaments to draw out material were held April 23-228, and both single and double matches were staged. Everyone received an equal chance to make the squad in this manner. Les Ortlieb, city champion, who coached the Blue players so successfully last year, was back again at the helm of the Tiger racquet wielders. Ortlieb deserves a great deal of credit for contributing so much to the establishment of tennis in Central. He has coached without compensation for two years, and is exceptionally Well liked by all of his players. Mr. Charles P. Turpin, a new instructor in Central, acted as faculty manager this year. The championship matches, to determine both single and double champs, were held May 21-25, and the winners had their names engraved on the Gardner trophy. Some of the fellows out for tennis were: Kitch, R. Gardner, Bob Gardner, Weiss, Hire, Heit, Dunn, Coar, Homscher, Paul, Crane, B. Weiss, Cowan, Pfeiffer, Salzer, Erb, Dick, Brause, Hill, Haffner, Kernen, Snyder, Weaver, Williams, E. Erb, McMahon. The schedule is as follows: May 2-Wednesday, Bluffton, there. May 16-North Side ftentativej. May 4-Friday, Marion, here. May 18-Friday, Goshen, here. May Saturday, Elkhart, there. May 19-Saturday, Elkhart, here. May -South Side, there. May 25-Friday, Goshen, there. May -North Side ftentativeb. May 26-Saturday, Marion, there. May -Friday, Huntington, there. South Side here. May -Saturday, Bluffton, here. June 1-Open. May Monday, Huntington, here. June 2-Saturday, South Side, here e a 1'-Us -a-- - Pa ge 108 F .0 , r I Y Y V N s I t . V . I I ,. GIRLS' COACH Soderlund, Rah! Yea! Soderlund. This goes to the girls coach who has led Central girls so faithfully throughout the past year. She is a graduate from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has taught at nu- merous other places before coming to Cen- tral. She was supervisor of physical edu- cation at Kendallville and also taught at Bellevue, Iowa, High School, and the Bloomingdale school of Fort Wayne. Ingrid Soderlund is just a new teacher at Central but thus far has established a record of friendship and good sports- manship that the girls of Central will never forget. INFORMAL GYM In the fall when the school first started the girls spent almost their entire time in the gym in learning to play volleyball. Both the indoor and outdoor courts were used for this game. They kept practising and play- ing the game until all had learned the art very well. Later when volleyball was finished, the gym classes took up cales- thenics, marching, folk dancing, and basketball. After the basketball tournaments were finished, then came the spring sports such as tennis and baseball. Each class had to work on a drill or a dance which was to be their particular part in the exhibition which was given April 27. The rest of the time was spent on baseball and thus the season closed. Page 110 Second row-Miss Soderlund, M. Ferguson, M. Weaver, M. Kleahn. First 'row-S. Gladstone, P. Ashton, M. Bousser, M. Worgum, M. Connett. GIRLS' SWIMMING Although an age old sport, swimming has just within the last year been received very enthusiastically among King Neptune's fair aquatic daughters at Central. Knights have won fair ladies by their skill in this one particular sport and many lives have been saved by some one's skill and valour in this activity, and now the girls of Central are out to win merits of their own in the form of badges for Junior life-saving. At the beginning of the year, classes were held at the Y. W. C. A. under the supervision of Miss Soderlund, who, besides being girls coach and athletic director is also an expert Red Cross life-saving instructor. Later the North Side swimming pool was obtained and classes were held in beginner's swimming, stroking, diving and life-saving and at the ond of the semester there was nary a maid but who could stay up on top of the water. Page 111 CHAMPIONSHIP GYM CLASS TEAM IN VOLLEYBALL First row-E. Ochstein, V. Schweizer, N. Miller. Second row-D. McCague, L. Schultz, Miss Soderlund, I. M. Rey, Martha Reppert. VOLLEYBALL Had anyone been watching the girls early last fall, they might have caught them playing an exciting game full of knocks, jolts, jammed fing- ers, and thrills, but never-the-less, a game calling for skill. Volley-ball has run an even race along with basketball and baseball as one of the major sports this year. Two tournaments were held. The hrst was that of the gym classes. The eighth hour gym class was the winner of this tourney. This team was composed of Nellie Miller, Catherine Knott, Viola Schweizer, Loretta Shultz, Mildred Brown, Martha Reppert, and Irma Marie Rey. Page 1 12 FRESHMAN CHAMPION CLASS TEAM IN VOLLEYBALL First row-fleft to rightb T. Hevel, D. Johnson, M. Bradtmiller, D. Golden. Second row-N. Rice, Miss Soderlund, D. B. Ganther. VOLLEYBALL Another bright light of the volley-ball season was a tournament be- tween the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. This tourney ended with the Frosh team, consisting of Maxine Bradtmiller, Dorothy Johnson, Dollie Belle Ganther, Nellie Rice, Lucille Witzengreuter, Esther Masterson and June James, taking home the spoils-a party for the two winning teams given by the C. G. A. A. Among the Seniors who were out for Volleyball and who will graduate this year are Nellie Miller, Loretta Shultz, Jane Bradtmiller and Pauline Speith. Page 113 FRESHMAN CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM Top rozvAD. B. Ganther, M. Bradtmiller, D. Johnson, J. James, R. Aldred. Sccmzcl row-H, David, M. Klaehn, F. Tucker, V. Schweizer GIRLS' BASKETBALL . One of the most brilliant and interesting seasons for the Central girls basketball games closed with the 1928 season. At the beginning of the season the inter-class tournament was held. Each class played every other class twice, ending with the Frosh as the winners of the tourney. In all the games there was much feeling and interest, but especially did the spirit show up in the Freshman games. The reason was that at the beginning of the season the freshmen showed a tendency of being the strongest team. All the teams worked hard. The sophomores excelled in an eye for the basket, the Juniors in guarding, and the Seniors in their co-operation. But the Frosh played through, taking the tourney by their intense fighting spirit. Winning the tourney gave them the honor of having their numeral put on the Marcella Koerber cup. The results of the tournament were: Page 114 ENTIRE BASKETBALL SQUAD Top row-Miss Soderlund, D. Johnson, F. Tucker, V. Schweizer, M. Bradtmiller, V. Brittenham. Second row-D. B. Ganther, H. David, M. Klaehn, J. James, R. Aldred. Third row-B. VanArnam, H. Dessauer, F. Rhine, M. Ferguson, M. Weaver, L. Wilcox, C. LaPre1l, N. Hughes, D. Seibert. ' Fourth row-M. Masterson, J. Wilson, V. Wyrick, M. McDowell, V. Doenges, R. Schwabe, B. Ayres, F. Koegal. Fifth 'row-J. Bradtmiller, B. Reim, L. Schultz, N. Miller, M. Buesching, P. Speith. Played Won Lost Pct. Frosh 6 6 0 1.000 Sophs 6 3 3 .500 Seniors 6 2 4 .333 Juniors 6 1 5 .167 Immediately following this inter-class tournament was an inter- school tournament of which the Central girls were the Winners. The standing in this tournament was as follows: VVon Lost Tied Central 4 3 O No. Side 2 3 1 So. Side 3 3 1 Page 115 THE QUEST GF DON AXOTI Garbed to the teeth with manuscripts, our hero enters the first page of real life, because today, the day of days, he was to enter the portals of Central High School. With his mind set to conquer all obstacles, and to be the valedictorian of the graduating class of '56, as it was now the year of cur dear seniors of '28, he entered. Entering the main lobby and climbing the center stairs into the first floor hall, he was greeted with a sight seen seldom in the best three ring circuses-the tallest and shortest senior girls in the world. To some one who was intimately acquainted with the students, they would be called only Preece or Sheik and the Grocery Girl Hurwitz. The author now broke the lead pencil and you will have to wait while he changes it. Hang on tight. Well, that is done. Here we go again. Tighten up your stirrups and blow your nose hard, Don, and hit low and hard. Bucking a flow or outrush of students as it was now lunch period, our hero reaches the end of a row of lockers on the bottom floor. But ah! Our hero is brave or foolish, take it as you will: and he continued onward. Now came the barrier of our hero's young life for he was now at the foot of the center stairs. His masculine stature looked puny in comparison with these giants of strength. Such physique have never before been gathered together at the foot of one stairway. Several remarks he heard while passing through these ranks were: t'Don't push so hard, shag! Good old Eddie . But since the speaker talked so fast he took it for grant- ed that he was in a foreign land. Up the center stairs he flew, not once did his feet touch the marble. My. he thought what masses of plebians these students are. He ascended to the tunes of 'Tll Climb the Ladder to Heaven , as someone was playing this on the second floor. He reached the auditorium. There he heard questions cussed and dis- cussed with such elastic and bombastic delivery that he thought, My, what a pedagogue these poor pupils have ruling over them . Farther down the hall he saw a room which he immediately surmised must be the center of all commands and communications. In and out wires ran and our poor hero became frightened because freshmen were in there trying out foun- tain pens, ramming them into their already overloaded pockets. He was easily set at rest when he learned that this was the lost and found de- partment of the office. Our explorer then came to the end of the hall and turned right. No guessing was necessary. He instantly realized that he was in the cubby- hole where the janitor empties the waste basket. But oh, again he was wrong. It was only the publications office and in the center of all activi- ties was a fellow of high forehead and wooly head engaged in the elite game of checkers. Storm and strife had no effect on him. Our warrier then proceeded to the third floor, but after not more than a second there, he was forced to depart because of the smell of putriiied eggs. But should we say he was wrong again? No! The error was only slight. The chemistry prof Dilts was merely manufacturing perfume of hydrogen sulphate. He lowered his visor, turned his heels and fled saying as he departed, Brave and fearless must be these students who for the sake of knowledge endure the wrath of an angered sulphate god. -Sol Rothberg, '28 Page 116 FAMOUS SAYINGS BY FAMOUS PEOPLE Sol Rothberg- Ladies and Gentlemen- Al Wolke- Do you think there will be many grasshoppers next summer? Janet Egly- That's keen . Bill Crane- They can't do without me . Bella Hurwitz- Choke on it . Marguerite Buesching- Now you quit . Werner Pfeiffer- Give me that picture . Johnny Habecker- Come on gang, let's go . Wayne Link- Well, I'll be over . Lloyd Hire-'Tm so full, I can't breathe . Gertrude McClellan- Don't forget Friendship tonight . Carl Hammond- Let go of my suspendersu. n Ed Hartman- Let's go to the pantry . Mary Thayer- Oh, that's not so dusty . Hildegarde Gerberding-t'D0n't muss my hair . Thoburn Wiant- Son of a gun, I knew it yesterday . TRAFFIC RULES FOR CENTRALITES 1. Get your books ready five minutes before the bell rings. A 2. When the bell does ring, rush madly through the door. Your classmates will care not in the least if you step on their feet or knock them down. 3. Run down the center stairs because it is quicker. If you get there before the ascending students do, you can slide down the bannister. 4. Tear upstairs again so you can see Dave Bash before he goes into the library. Maybe he might smile at you. 5. If someone jabs you with a pen, either soc him or smile and murmur Thank you . 6. Burst into class and slam the doorg the teachers like this. They think you are happy then and that makes them happy also. Besides it is such a pleasant Way to start the following forty-five minutes. -Willodean Makemson, '30 Page 117 l L. C. WARD F. H. CRONINGER Superintendent Principal Upon the spirit of the faculty depends the spirit of the school. No one can doubt that the spirit of youth prevails in Central teachers, for it is due to their enthusiasm, their desire for knowledge and interest in the new, that the school has been foremost in achievements throughout the years. For many years the position of superintendent of schools has been held by Mr. L. C. Ward. To him goes the honor of having built one of the best school systems in America. All the children and pupils are his friends and he is a friend of all the children and pupils. Since 1921 Mr. Fred H. Croninger has been principal of Central high school, a position which he has successfully fulfilled to the present day. A young man, with young ideas, he has kept Central a leader among Indiana schools. Assisting him in maintaining order and proper manage- ment of the school is Miss Anna B. Lewis, girls' advisor. 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'i , ., ww- 5' ,HA 3--1 - , S. . - A Vx 'Q ,.,g Y , 5, 15,5 , .' , In ,v -I' ' : qu, I ' A ,pg A If . Q..1.u.wLx. - .amqli -lm - ln. -QA' ,.'?M-'L - -Lv nfs R 2-3213 Q -- 3 .V .. x -mil.-. . .f '. A ' -i 2-n Top ron'-Welch, Englishg Mellen, Lating Pence, Historyg Wilson, Electricityg Virts, Mathematics, Turpin, Mathematicsg Potterf, Historyg Mottar, Cooperativeg Springer, Electricity, Shakelford, Manual Training, Veatch, Physicsg Stroebei, German. Bottom row-Austin, Lating McKinnie, Lating Mays, Manual Training, Welbaum, Manual Training, Michaud, Biologyg Tonkel, Cooperativeg Richardson, History. English Department-The department that has the most pupils most of the time must be the most important. Since three years of English are required to graduate from the high school and an optional four year course is given, nearly four-fifths of the entire student body are enrolled in English classes. At the head of the English department is Mrs. Vera Lane. Her associates are: M. Ruth Brown, R. K. Butler, Hazel Hawkins, Marian Ingham, Marjorie Suter, Esther J. Thomas, Rosza Tonkel, Katherine V. Welch, and Geneva Burwell. Language Dept:rtment-Offering a fundamental course in Latin, French, Spanish, and German, the language department makes it possible for a student to settle in foreign lands and not be handicapped by his ignorance of the language. The depart- ment also prepares the college preps for their college entrance examinations. Mary Harrah, Latin instructress. heads the language department. The other Latin teachers are, Leah F. Austin, Eva M. McKinnie, and Grace Mellen. Lillian E. Bassett, Rose Mary DeLancey, and L. A Stroebel teach Spanish, French, and German, respectively. History Department-With a group of active and well versed instructors, the history department is very capable of accomplishing its goal-that of making us under- stand the importance of knowing the most outstanding events that took place in years gone by, and comparing them with those of the present day. Much of this is due to the never tiring work of Mary O. Kolb, who is at the head of this department. Miss Kolb is finishing her thirty-third year at Central this year. Vera E. Pence, Rex M. Potterf, Willis Richardson, and Mary C. Smeltzly, also are on the history staff of Central, Miss Smeltzly has been a true Centralite for a number of years Page 8 f-....-..Q...i...,-.............-..,N.. - ...,.. H-, . . H11 Left fo riglzz'-Shroyer, Library, Tonkel, English, Debating, McCloud, Library, Thomas, English, Perry, Library. Science Deparfmezzf-Botany, chemistry, physics. biology, and physical geography are the sciences taught in Central high school Every pupil before he can graduate must have one year of science, and every boy, before he graduates, must have re- ceived one year's credit in the physics department. Charles D. Dilts is the chemistry instructor and Harry L. Veatch teaches physics. Botany and biology are taught by Meredith C. Aldred and Howard H. Michaud, respectively, while Freda J. Lan- caster is the physical geography instructor. Vocatimzal Department-Entirely optional but very well attended is the vocational department. Those who wish to learn a trade while in high school may do so through this department by studying either auto repairing, printing, forging, electricity, or co-operative courses. The Co-operative course finishes its first year this year at our school. Roland F. Mottar, and Irven Tonkel have undertaken this course and so far proved it a success. The printing course is taught by Edgar S. Hill and W. A. Marvel, auto mechanics by L. G. Hemphill, electricity by Gilbert M. Wilson. Earl W. Springer teaches both auto and electricity While John H. Hines assumes the responsibility as head of the Vocational Department. Matlzelnafics DCD!!7'fl1iF71f-AlthOUgh only one year of mathematics is required to graduate, many ardent students continue their study of numbers as far as the course allows, studying algebra, plane and solid geometry, advanced algebra, college algebra, and trigonometry. At the head of the mathematics department is Mary Elizabeth Gardner. Marie Christman, John Reising, R. C. Virts and Charles P. Turpin com- plete the list of mathematic teachers. Home Economics Department- To make each girl realize her responsibility in the future and to have her strive toward the ideals of initiative, honesty, and cour- tesy is the goal of the Home Economics Department. With this as a goal the de- ,..,,-,..t..-..v...,.....,,,...- .. - .11 ' 4 ...U -. Page 9 Top row-Butler, English: Reising, Mathematics, Hill, Printingg Hemphill, Autog Hines, Vocational. Second rozv+Christman, Mathematicsg Barnes, Home Economics, Lancaster, Phys- ical Georgraphyg Bassett, Spanish: Gardner, Mathematicsg Soderlund, Physical Ed- ucation. Bottom row-DeLancey, French, Ehle, Attendanceg Chapin, Office, Harrah, Latin: Aldred, Botany. partment teaches the study of food and clothing viewed from the standpoint of hy- giene, economics, and art. In these classes one learns how to prepare foods and the art of sewing. The instructors in this department are Amy S. Barnes, Mable M. Byers, Gertrude H. Keep, and Wilma Strauch. Commercial Deparfmenf-After a four year course in the commercial department the pupil is prepared to start in the business world. During the four years, commer- cial arithmetic, office practice, simple and advanced bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, dictaphone, comptometer, and practically everything that is necessary for a business- man to know, are taught in this course. It is the purpose of this department to make a pupil capable of filling any office position and of doing the work with real joy, loyalty, and willingness. In the commercial department are Harry B. lmmel, L. A. Johnson, and John R. Jones. Esther Thomas teaches office practice, stenography and typing. Manual Training Department-In the Manual Training Department the pupil learns the simple and practical methods of manufacturing various kinds of furniture, such as lamps, desks, tables, etc. The department has produced some wonderful pieces of furniture and is regarded as one of the most valuable of the various courses in Central. Heading this department we find G. H. Russell. Charles O. Mays, Basil Shackelford, Roy M. Spaulding and Bertram Welbaum are the manual training instructors here. ' Page 10 Left to -right-Burwell, Englishg Lewis, Girls' Advisor, Ingham, English, Rieke, Art, Immel, Bookkeeping, Hawkins, English, Jones, Conimercialg Johnson, Com- mercial. Art mid Music Departnzeizts-The department which enables a pupil to show his artistic tendencies is the art department. Beautiful posters, which adorn the old grey walls of Central, are designed and made in this department. The art work in this book was done by the art department of Central high school. Anna M. Newman and Senora S. Rieke are the accomplished art instructors. Another department which en- ables a pupil to show his tendencies in making the world a better place to live in is the music department. Harmony of music and the works of great musicians are studied in the music classes. Mr. Stanley M. Teel has charge of the music course which consists of harmony, history of music and individual instruction in vocal and instrumental training. It includes also the orchestra, band, glee club and double trio. Library Department-Co-operating with every course in high school, the library is able to call itself a part of every department for every teacher at some time or another relies on the library for information and references. Collatorals and outside readings are the assignments most frequently given which require the use of the school library. Erdean F. McCloud, who has been at Central for three years, heads tl? library force and is assisted by two new librarians, Hester Perry and Ethel M. S royer. Physical Depart1nc nt-Murray Mendenhall and Ingrid Soderlund are the coaches and instructors in the physical department. Mr. Mendenhall, besides teaching physi- cal education, spends many hours after school in the drilling of the football, basket- ball, track and baseball teams. Miss Soderlund also gives much of her time to the betterment of the girls athletics in Central. She is also a Red Cross life saver and teaches life saving and swimming to all girls who take this as a part of their course. Page 11 MISS GARDNER Mistress of Numbers R. TONKEL Maker of Orators EDITOR EDDIE and ADVISOR AUSTIN McCLOUD Library Boss LADY ESTHER THOMAS MISS HARRAH The Latin Shark Page '12 WILLIS The Professor TEEL The Music Master MR. REISING Looking for Infinity E I i 5 I I I 5 I r , 1 1 I I. , 'rn v ', 1w'14 , ar, 1 r'. f . ,Q A M' 4-'-' ti-.iA. , 1. wlfim Mr 4 0 LN! '1 .f'.af- i '- 2 'W-' M f4'.1Q'gtii'f' 'QE ' ' 3 ,P -Jwlwi 1 . g 1.sg'! zQ5,, ,'i,.'5J,5' ' 453' .' 7253? QQ - ' ' Vr 'f5i ? ,..YQ':i2::Qr,! '- --v my . A+. :- 1, x!u1Xf,.riv,1 fv Q. .,w,-- i-Jff.,u,-F H. 'UVM ' I-,u 3,:' g -195+-:A , 'E HEI ' L-fgggfhfil Qx- qtmvg-V. , -.V .. . 'Y , .: -'P C ' . MW' J? -, 1' M f ' 17 '. . I X QL. ' . ,gf .' 'v ,. 1 ' Q., w f ,I . H414 ' -F if F' .,. ..r A I V . . 4 ...M 4 U . u 5. A..1'.'.1f . -,tin +1 ,4 -4 E',.' '...f'v. ,3,5,-1' 'T,l y . .lf ,. 4 :nw--2 -,1f'- ' 44 ,Q ',.1 zu. 1,559 .1-1.1 .ly 'Mc , N. N1 : 1' ki Yi? .1-' J Q X? ' -,, .,-A I9 l -1 w, . -,.I '-:ww K ru' , V ww, ,lx L w. ' . 5 to nf. -ww uw y r E .- 'H F ! S FTg M4 5 ' Jgf' f... ' ,,JA.,.. , Ha, 1 0 r' z,f- , l HONOR STUDENTS Top row, left to right-Grace Croxall, 94.44g Mary Thayer, 93.685 Helen Davies, 93.393 William Rhamy, 93.36, Elsie Lewerenz, 93.00, Lower row-Selma Roeder. 93.053 Gwendolyn Wagner, 92.909 Ruth Godwin, 92.685 Hildegarde Gerberding, 90.583 William Crane, 90.00. HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE Recollections of the past four years of the class of '28 in Central High bring indeed glorious memories. And yet, its members, like the mischievous students of the past, have not been free from the regular rounds of 228 , office conferences, and teachers' admonitions. Though its history, because of these shortcomings and others, is not perfect, the class records show great achievements. As having a share in these accomplishments, those of the four year honor roll deserve a large share of the honors. The ten pictured above have not distinguished themselves by ostentatious acts, but rather by steady plodding. They have also served the school by entering many of the extra-curricular activities. As the annals of this class become history in Central High, may its honor students be remembered for their fine achievements during the past four years. Page 14 Top row, left to right-James Heit, president, Mary Thayer, vice-presidentg Jack Kitch, secretary-treasurer, Mary Shields, social council. Lower row-Madeline Cromwell, William Rhamy, social council, Miss Ingham, Mr. Veatch, advisors. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Seniors?Yes, we were once Freshmen! Bedraggled to be sure, but never without that unquenchable ire of vim, vigor, and vitality. Our Freshman party-a sorry night. All the boys lined up one side, and the girls waiting, perhaps a little hopelessly, but nevertheless expectantly. Finally one of them decides to brave the storm, due to the willing glances of one of the fair sexy others follow suit, and thus the affair becomes enjoyable. The Sophomore party was decided progress, and when the Junior Hay Ride was announcedlwell, your imagination can't carry you too far. With Mrs. Bass's consent, and a few said hay wagons, we arrived at Brookside with an appetite large enough to feed the starving Armenians. After satisfying that necessary being, the barn dance held full sway, and while the large Orthophonic screetched and howled the Black Bottom , we gamely swung our partner to the left and then to the right. Them were the days . When next the class was caught in the public eye, a scene of tulips and windmills representing old Holland, greeted you! The Junior Prom in all sense of the word, with an attendance yet to be equaled in the records of Central. A bunch of enthusiastic Juniors rising at six o'clock of that memorable day, decorated the Elks Hall until it looked like the ball-room of the Hotel Ritz in New York City. At nine-thirty there were three couples on the floor, quite a bit of encouragement, but as time pressed onward, our fears vanished and human qualities began to appear through our seem- ingly dulled brains. The Schindig and the Senior-Caldron Vod-Vil, were other affairs staged by the class. Each and every one had their fling, and were remembered as one of the suc- cessful undertakings unearthed by the '28's. And so far into the years! Page 15 DOROTHY ALDERDICE Demure Dot Glee Club, 2, 3, -l: U. P. D.: Cast of Pan : Christ- mas Cantata: Student Coun- cil: A'Pinafore . PAUL AUMANN Gussie, the fresh air kid Band. 1. 2, -l: Student Play- ers, ZZ, 3, 4: Spotliizht, 2, 3, 4: Social Council Junior Class' 3. EDGAR BERNING A man of tire Student Council, 2. JANE BRADTMILLER That Basketball Jane President C. G. A. A.. -ll vice-president Sposa! Club, -l: Bnrster Club. 42 Friendship Club, 3. 4: U. P. D., 1, 2: Girls' quartet, 3: viris' double trio, -l: varsity zirls' basketball, 4: fzirls' swim- ming, 4: Pinafore , 31 sports editor of Caldrun and Spotlight, 4: Pan . 2: Glee Club. 1, 2. 3: Student coun- cil. CHARLES BRIGGS Sharp-shooter Class football. 1, 3: Glee Club, 2: band. 2. -l: Math Club, 4: rifle team. 4. ESTHER CLAXTON Red Hair w la lulcllml EVELYN BARTER The Age of Innocence Glee Club, 2, 33 Mikado : U. P. D. DAVID BASH Our Bash-ful Captain Football Varsity 3, 4: Capt, Football, 4: Varsity basket- ball, 3, 4: president of Let- ter Men's Club, 4: winner King Trophy and McCloud Cup. VICTORIA BIXLER Vivacious Victoria ANNA BRATT Sweet and Pretty MARGUERITE BUESCHING The talented Lady U. P. D., 1, 2: Home Eco- nomics Club, 2, 3. 4: Friend- ship Club, 3, 4: Spotlight, 4: C. G. A, A., 2, 3: class bas- ketball, 1, 2, 3, 4: treasurer Home Ec club, 2, 3: Student Players, 4: Senior Vodvil, 4. JULIA LEE CONNER Our debatressn Fragmenta Latina: Spotlight reporter, c0DY editor, 4: de- bating team, 4: Math Club, 3, 4: Spocal Club vice-presi- dent, 4: Glee Club, 3: Friendship Club, 4. j'-3,2 N - ----A e- -Ae -Uses- 1,1 Page 1 6 fri ' 'ff -or-:ef The Q'Ll4l!l'f1'll ': : so V X , I 4 l 4 4 1 I I fi I i lx l l l X, 1 il 1 ,I I 1 l 1 l 4 w l 4 , P I i l i s 1 I V Se MARGARET CONNETT The Pink of Perfection Friendship Club, 4: SDM- light staff, 4. WILLIAM CRANE He's a funny bird Junior'Hi-Y, 1, 2: Hi-Y. 41 Student Players, 4: Make-up editor of Spotlight, 4: club editor Caldron. 4: Christmas Play, 4: Math Club. 4: SP0- cal Club. 4: cast senior play: 4-year honor student. HELEN DAVIES Still waters run deep Glee Club, l, 2, 3. 45 Mal-h Club, 2. 3. 4: secretary of Math Club, 4: Friendship Club, 3, 4: Home Economics Club, 2: cast senior play: 4-year honor student. RALPH COOK Too many cooks spoil the broth MADELINE CROMWELL Sweetheart of Central Hi Senior editor Caldron, 4: vice-president of class, 1, 3: social council of class, 2, 4: assistant circulation mana- ger Spotlight, 3: perma- nent member of Booster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council, 1, 2, 3: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: president of In- diana High School Press As- sociation: Black and White Vodvil: Spocal Club, 3: Student Players club, 4: Manners and Modes, 4: Se- nior-Caldron Vodvil, 4. ROBERT DEAN Too modest 1928 Page 17 RUSSELL COOK Everyone loves a fat man Varsity football, 2. 3. 4. GRACE CROXALL Gentle and pleasing Associate editor Caldron, 4: copy editor of Spotlight, 3: editor of Fragmenta Latina, 3: Recognition Day program, 3: Latin program, 2: Math Club. 3, 4: Spocal Club, 3, 4: Friendship Club, secre- tary, 3, president, -l: Stu- dent council, 3: 4-year hon- or student. OPAL DELANCEY A jewel Keyboard staff, 3: state com- mercial staif, 3: Spocal Club, 3: exchange editor Spotlight, 3: business manager of Spot- light, -l. WALTER COOLMAN The ice-man ESTHER DAVID She knows her jazz Sorosis, 3, 4: Friendship Club, 3, 4: vice-president Friendship, 4: Home Eco- ncmics Club: Student Coun- cil, 3. ELMER DOEGE Our Babe Ruth Varsity baseball. WILMA DUDDLESON Short and sweet Glee Club. 2, 3: Pan : Friendship Club, 3, 4: vice- prtsident Friendship Club, 4: Math Club. 4: Recogni- tion Day program, 4. KENNETH EISENHUT A regular guy ERIC ELSON Curly ROBERT ENNINGER Dependable Bob Student Council, 2, 3: Math Club, 3. 4: Hi-Y, 3, 42 treasurer Math Club, 41 Booster Club, -l. GERHARDT FOERSTER Genial Gerry Class football, 1: Radio Club. 1. 2. MAURICE GLOCK The speed king Math Club, 3, 4: Hi-Y, 3. 4: president of Math Club. 3. 4: Booster Club, 4: cast senior play. 'X rg I JI' A ,G K rryfypl-.--2...--.mes-1..--.- ...-..,,a- l'p fQ Page 1 8 JANET EGLY Plenty cute Social Matinee , 3: Cin- dy , 3: Student Players Club, 3, 4: Math Club, 3: Friendship Club, 3: U. P. D., 1: Sorosis. 3, 4: Recognition Day program, 4: Social Council of class, 3: Student Council: Booster Club, 3. DOROTHY ELLYSON She knows her French Glee Club, 1: cantata, 1: Friendship Club, 4: Math Club, 4. LAURA EMERSON A maiden fair with golden hair U. P. D., 1: Friendship Club, 4: Math Club, 3, 4. PAUL FELGER The sprinter Varsity track, 3, 4. HILDEGARDE GERBERDING Little, but oh my! U. P. D., 1: Home Econom- ics Club, 2, 3, 4: Math Club, 3, 4: Friendship Club, 3, 4: Spotlight, 4: Latin Play, 1, 2: 4-year honor student. RUTH GODWIN An all-round Centralite C. G. A. A., 2: Mikado, 2: Pinafore, 2: girls quartet, 2, 3: Spocal club, 4: editor, Spotlight, 4: Extemp contest, 3: girl's debate team. 3: glee club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Pan , 2: recognition day program, 3: Latin program, 3: Tulip Time , 4: Senior Vodvil, 4: Student advisor Spotlight, 4: secretary - treasurer Spocal club, 4: 4-year honor stu- dent. ' . MARGARET GROSE Our Band Girl Math club, 4: orchestra, 4: band, 4. VERNEDA HAMILTON A Jolly Good Fellow EDWARD HARTMAN Big Chief Spotlight reporter, 3: club editor Spotlight, 3: Sports editor Spotlight, 3: editor in chief Caldron, 4: Booster club, 4: Hi-Y, 3, 4: Spocal cliib, 3, 4: Student Coun- ci , 3. WILFRED HERDERHORST ..Mumps,. Caldron circulation manager, 4: Spocal, 4: Math club, 4: Class basketball, 3. LLOYD HIRE What Blondes Prefer Reserve basketball, 2: var- sity basketball, 4: varsity football, 4: track, 2, 4: varsity baseball, 4. SUZANNE IVINS The Million Dollar Smile Social council, 1: Recogni- tion Day program, 1: stu- dent council, 1, 3: U. P. D., 1. 2: Friendship club, 3, 4: Svrvsis. 3. 4: Student Play- Glfs. 4: Senior Caldron Vod- vil, 4: senior play cast. -,-, uni- --.i.-.:a: .L s.-Q.,-nes., s. -- ,,a..,.... . ., -.....- , x -----W A 111, Q ,mn lv v Page 19 JOHN HABECKER What would Central do without Johnny ? Booster club, 3, 4: Varsity yell leader, 2, 3, 4. CARL HAMMOND Happy Go Lucky Reserve basketball: varsity basketball, 4. JAMES HEIT Our Head Man Spocal club, 4: Booster club, 3, 4: reserve football, 3: Math club, 3, 4: Class presi- dent, 4: varsity basketball, 3, 4: reserve basketball, 2. CHESTER HESSERT Charming Chester BELLA HURWITZ She Knows Her Groceries Latin program: U. P, D.: Friendship Club: H. E. C.: vice-president Math Club, 4: student council. 2: Spotlight staff, 3. LUCILE JOHNSON The Man Hater H. E. C. Club: Spotlight staff: class baseball: senior vodvil, 4. fTf1'f'?f'iiT'ffT 'L'1', T C L10 lil T U 71 1,2 L 'n 1f,l,ii 5 MILDRED JOHNSON 'LJust Darling WILLIAM JOHNSON Toe Bad Bill Junior Hi-Y, 1: reserve foot- ball. 2: reserve basketball, 2: varsity football, 3: var- sity baslzztball, 3: tennis team, 3. LA REBA KLEINHANS Ain't She Sweet 7 U. P. D., 1, 2: T N T vozlvil: Latin program. WILLIAM KOONTZ Naughty Bill HORST KUCKEIN Ladies Prefer Blondes MILDRED LESLIE A good sort Glee Club. 19.28 Page 20 RAYMOND NYE JOHNSON Lita cf him, but it's good Student council, 1, 2, 4: class baseball. 1, 3: varsity foctball, 3, 4: class basket- ball, 1, 2, 3. JACK KITCH Answer to a maiden's prayer Sccial council, 2: student council, 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Players, 3, 4. CindY : lf Men Played Cards as Wom- en Dan: Senior Vodvil, 4: Boxster Club, 2: Plat.nian Litrrary Club: Tennis team. 2, 3, 4: Secretary class, 4: lt.cz.gnition Day program, 3: cast senior play. DONALD KNIGHT A Knight of Old Reserve football, 3: reserve basketball, 4. HAROLD KORTE That marceI Glee club. 3. 4: class basket- ball, 33 Pinafore, 3. MARGUERITE LEE Miss Anabelle's Sister Home economics club. 42 Gloe Club, 3, 4. ELSIE LEWERENZ The Latin Shark Home Economics Club, 2. 3, 43 Brush and Pencil Club, 45 art editor of Caldron, 4: Latin program, 3: 4-year honor student. e-X5 3 I I I I I I I I ' I I I I I I If I I I I 'I I I I I I QI I I I I If I 'I I I II I I I I ' I A Q-v-irvigii i gi ,WW v -- 5 l 1, X 1 X X X 4 X X X X 1 . X X ,X 'X X X X ,V I. 4 s X X Xu NX ,X X I X I X X X X X 1 X X X X XX X I X X X 'X X 'X X X X X X ,z he HELEN LIGHT Bright Light Spotlight, 1, 2, 3: class bas- ketball, l, 2: Glee Club, 2, 3: U. P. D., 1, 2: Friendship Club, 3, 4: swimming, 4. ESTHER LOWERY We admire Doc's taste! Friendship Club, 3: Sorosis, 3. 4:'Student Players, 4: Boosters, 4: Spotlight staff, 1. 2, 3: Spocal Club, 4: Mikado : Glee Club: Rec- ognition Day program, 3: Senior-Caldron Vodvil, 4. ROBERT McKEE Bicycle Bob WILLODEAN MAKEMSON She's a little bit of Ireland Friendship Club, 3, 4: Soro- SIS, 4: Spocal Club, 4: Semi- or-Caldron Vodvil, 4: Spgt- llght staff, 4: Caldron, 4. LOUISE MILLER Peg of my heart U. P. D., 1, 2: Friendship Club, 3, 4: Home Economics Club, 4. FRANCES MILLIGAN But they marry brunettes Caldron staff, 4: Friendship Club, 4: Student Players, Club, 4. is 1116 tQuldru11ffrwrrrrrfsrrsme -1928 Page 21 WAYNE LINK Always smiling FOOUJHII. 1, 2. 3. 4: basket- ball. l. 2, 3, 4: class prcsi- dent, 2: social council, 1: Black and White Vodvil, 3: Booster Club, 3. 4: track, 3: Student Council, 1, 2. 3: cast senior play. GERTRUDE MCCLELLAN A sweet girl graduate U. P. D., 1, 2: Friendship Club, 3, 4: president Friend- ship Club. -1: Mikado: Pina- fcrc: Glee Club, 2, 3, 4: Student Players, 4: Neigh- bors, 4: C. G. A. A., 2: winner district and county Lincoln oratorical contsst. EDWARD MQMAKEN Some boy MARY MARTIN Looks much and says little U. P. D.. 1. 2: Glee Club: Friendship Club. NELLIE MILLER Modest Maid Glee Club, 2, 3: C. G. A. A., 4. CONRAD MONROE The Music Master Orchestra, 3, 4. -ua..-.-.... ,,-s,,.., -,, .. ...., - :M V ..- fe- -. :--L.-4.4. -b,.. refresh The LWCIZLULVII iip::1e::.:i11-.1if JULIA OGBORN Captivating WERNER PFEIFFER Mary's little lamb Band, 1, 2: Orchestra, 1: Mikado: assistant advertis- ing manager Spotlight, 4: Spocal Club, 4: Senior-Cal- dron Vodvil. 4: senior dance committee, 4. ROBERT PORTER What size hat, please? Junior Hi-Y, 1, 2: Hi-Y treasurer, 3: president Hi-Y. 4: Spotlight, 3: Caldron, 3: Black and White Vodvil. 3: Recognition Day program. 3: Student Council, 3: Boos- ters, 3, 4: Spocal Club pres- ident, 3: Senior class officer. 4: class basketball, 2, 3. 4. OWEN PRITCHARD Teacher's Delight Math Club, 2. BERNICE REIM Eugene's good-looking sister U. P. D., 1, 2: Friendship, 3, 4: volleyball, 4: basket- ball. 3, 4: Spotlight, 3: C. G. A. A. WILLIAM RHAMY Orvis, the Philosopher Secretary-treasurer of class, 3: social council senior class, 4: Student Players club, 1, 2, 3, 4: treasurer of Student Players, 3: president of Stu- dent Players 4: Band, 1, 2, 3: Orchestra, 2: Booster Club, 3, 4: cast The Seven Gifts , Three Pills in a Bot- tle , Cindy , As You Like It , Maker of Dreams : Caldron staff, 4: Student Council, 1, 4: Central pag- eant, 3: cast senior play: 4-year honor student. HELEN OVERDEER , Tillie the Toner IONE PHILLIPS She's my girl friend now Student Council, 1, 2, 3: Booster Club, 4: Friendship Club, 4: Spocal Club, 4. HELEN PREECE You can't look down on me., Class basketball, 1: student Council, I: Recognition Day program: Friendship Club. 4: Student Players Club, 4: Scnior-Caldron Vodvil, 4: 'cast senior play. 1 MILDRED REED Self possessed U. P. D., l, 2: Glee Club! Christmas cantata: Student Council, 3, 4: Home Econom- ics Club, 4: Sorosis, 3: Friendship Club, 3, 4. EUGENE REIM Half mile in nothing flat Drum corps: Glee club, 1, 2, 3: Mikado : Pinafore cast: varsity track, 2, 3, 4: varsity football, 4: Student Council. JOHN RIDLEY Central's Hubbardtf' Baseball. -, - ,ze :Xi 3 l il ll l, 1 l 1. r l ti if f V l l . l l H ll E i I l Q l I i 5 2 l l E 1 3 f i i 'i i l , - i l 4 A f jx kg. :,,.:,,,,,, jyiieg ,,.,.,, . 4.4 .e Lug. ge 1.1. Q7 -I . ...,.:...n......., EDITH ROBINSON Conscientious Edith BERNICE ROMINE Just the quiet sort GERTRUDE SCHROEDER Gay Gertrude Home Economics Club, 3, 4. MARY SHIELDS Very Chic Secretary freshman class. 1: U. P. D., 1, 2: Recognition Day program, 1: Latin play, 1: Friendship Club, 3: Stu- dent Council, 3: Friendship Club secretary, 3: Sorosis treasurer, 4: chairman So- cial Council, 4: cast The Clock Shop , 4: Senior-Cal- dron Vodvil, 4: cast senior play. HERMAN SEILING Big Boy Varsity football, 4: Radio Club: Student Council: Let- termen's Club, 4. MILDRED SLATER The Dancer U- P- D-. 1, 2: president of U- P- Do 2: Student Coun- Cllr Recognition Day pro- gram, 3: Friendship Club, 3: C. G. A. A., 2. Lrf .M Page 23 SELMA ROEDER The artist of '2S Friendship Club, 3, 4: editor Fragmenta Latina, 3: Brush and Pencil Club: assistant art editor Caldron, 4: 4-year honor student. SOL ROTHBERG Hot Air Social council of class, 1: Junior Hi-Y, 1, 2: Caldron staff, 3: business manager Caldron, 4: senior Hi-Y, 3. 4: Spocal club, 3, 41 Student Council, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club. 2: track squad, 3: Spotlight staff, -1: affirmative speaker of debatiniz team, 4: cast senior play. EVELYN SCHULTZ She knows how to make friends Friendship Club, 3, 4. LORETTA SCHULTZ Plenty Peppy Glee Club, 1, 2, 3: Pan , Christmas cantata: M. S. Pinaforen: mixed chorus, 3: captain senior volleyball team, 4: Student Council, 1: Home Economics Club, 2, 4: Math Club, 3, 4: Friendship Club, 4: C. G. A. A. 4. PRESTON SLACK Presty Varsity basketball, 4. PAUL SMITH The Optimist Band, 3, 4: orchestra, 3, 4: Hi-Y, 4: vice-president of Hi-Y, 4: feature editor of Spotlight, 4: Spocal Club, 4: Central dance orchestra, 4: Glee club: Senior-Caldron Vodvil, 4: Tulip-Time . PAULINE SPEITH Peerless Pat Friendship Club, 1. 2: Glee Club. lp C, G. A. A.: volley- ball team, 4. LUELLA STARK A nice kid ETHEL STEUP Can she cook X U. P. D., l. 2: Home Eco- nomics Club,,2, 3. 4: C. G. A. A., 2: Latin play. 2: Rec- ognition Day program, 3: Math Club, 2, 3. JANE STOUDER The graceful flirt U. P. D., 2: Friendship, 3, 4: Glee Club, 4: Sorosis. 4. MARY THAYER An all-round good sport U. P. D., 1, 2: Fragmenta Latina, 1, 2. 3: Latin play, l: Student Players Club, 3, 4: Opera Matinee , 3: Clock Shop , 4: vice- president Sorosis. 4: Student Council, 2, 3: Boosters Club, 4: vice-president of class, 2, 4: social council class, 3: senior editor Caldron, 4: Math Club, 2: Recognition Day program, 1: cast senior play: 4-year honor student: winner McCloud cup. MILDRED TONKEL Us farmers must have im- mediate relief Friendship Club, 3, 4: af- firmative debate team, 4 : negative debate team, 4 : Glee club, 4. AI Page 2 4 GLENN STAPLETON I'm not on stilts Math Club, 2: Student Coun- cil, 3. ALBERT STEINHOUSER A second Firpo Class basketball, 1: class baseball, 1: reserve basket- ball, 2, 3. 4: varsity base- ball, 2, 3. 4. DALE STEWARD DigniF1ed senior ELIZABETH TAGMEYER That melodious voice Glee club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Home Economics Club: Pinafore: Tulip-Time: Recognition Day program, 3: girls double trio, 3, 4. DORA TIMMA A-Dora-Bell FRANKLIN TRICK The tricky guy ..,.1.,,:-g... 1-,.. - -- , BONNIE TUCKER Welcome to Central Came from Polingtcn High School in senior year. ROGER VAN SKOIK At,the head of his class Hi-Y Club. HAZEL WARNING Pretty and pep v Booster Club, 3, 4: U. P. D.. 1, 2: vice-president of U. P. D., 2: Friendship Club, 3: Student Players Club, 4: So- rcsis, 3, 4: Spotlight, 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council, 2: cast Mikad0 : Black and NVliite Vodvil: Neighbors : Glee Club, 2, 3: Spocal Club, 3, 4. CLARA WEIKART Some Class Friendship Club, 3. 4: Home Economics Club, 3, 4. THOBURN WIANT Hughie of the silver tongue Editor-in-chief Spotlight, 4: president of class, 3: presi- dent of Fort Wayne High School Press Association, 4: varsity yell leader, 4: sport editor of Caldron, 4: varsity aflirmative debating team, 3. 4: chairman Booster Club. 4: editor cf Fan. 4: man- aging editor of Spotlight, 3: sports editor of Spotlight. 2: Hi-Y Club, 3. 4: Student Players, 4: Junior Hi-Y, 22 track, 3: Spocal Club. 3, 4: Recognition Day Pro- gram, 4: Latin program, 4: cast senior play. WILDA WOEHR Winsome Wilda glee Club, 1: orchestra, 1, 2, , 4. -.-mv...-,, J, ,gi - .. lf -' - Ik-' Page 25 GLENN ULREY Gallant Glenn GWENDOLYN WAGNER One of our best students Math Club. 3, 4: dramati 47 Glee Club: 4-year hong student. EDWARD .WEHMEYER Beau Geste JAMES WEISS Smile for the ladies Reserve basketball, 3: var- sity football, 4: varsity bas- ketball, 4: baseball, 3. CARL WILKINS Personality Plus Student Council, 3: Booster Club, 3, 4: varsity cheer leader, 3, 4: Spocal Club, 4: dramatics, 4: Glee Club, 3: sports editor Spotlight, 4: Black and White Vodvil, 3: Manners and Modes : jun- ior prom committee. 3: Pla- tonian Literary Society, 2: class basketball, 1: Senior- Caldron Vodvil, 4: editor of Fan, 4: Social Council: re- porter Spotlight, 4: Recog- nition Day program, 3. ALFRED WOLKE He lives to eat and talk Band, 1, 2: Assistant Cir- Manager Spotlight, 3: M:. kf1Cl0 , 2: Cir. Manager Spot- llght. 4: Feature Editor Cal- dron, 4: Spocal club, 3, 4: sport editor Spotlight, 4. MARCILE WORGUM She likes music, too! Home Economics club, 2, 3, 4: Sec. Home Ec. Club., 3 Math Club, 3: Pinafore 3: Girls Glee Club, 3: Or- chestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. EDWARD YANT The average boy Hi-Y, 3, 4: Football, 1 Class Basketball. DANE ROGERS Amiab1e to say the least Class basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4 class football, 2: class basel ball, 2, 3. TOM LEONARD Temperamenta1 Tommy PAUL YERGENS Good natured Tubby Class officer, 4: Mikado : Band, 1, 2, 3. IRVING ZWICK A humorous lad Varsity football, 4. ADAM FARRELL 4-Where-S my Ever- UNAS ERNSBERGER varsity basketball, 3, 4: ,AH e?ftra0rd'na'y mms Reserve football, 1, 2: re- Frxendshlp club. 4: Home serve basketball, 2. Ec. club, 4. Page 26 -'ag , AJ 'fl ' s n 6 v 1 ..n'.nn. - 'H 2 1':' fr .srgf .f' W. Beerman J. Hayden T. Snook H. Lindemuth M. Aumann J. Mueller V. Thieme D. Allison Yagerlehner H. Herendeen Certia W. Bittler McKinzie J. Snyder Butler M. Himstead Somers H. Hamilton Estes E. Britbenham McDowell E. Reed Antoine C. Mosher Page 28 W. Eastman R. Flory . Chambers Grayless Swan Morton . Hobrock Strong Cartwright Oglesbee Cowan Bond Wilson Weaver Schmidt Fawley 1 ' J Blanton Tucker Wyrick Marhenke Nobles Kinnerk Hoefelmeyer Reynolds Beyerlein Dole Basil Yergens Lehman Rousseau . Hawkins W. Warner Gibson L. Stegner . Worguml C. Hui-sh B. Clark Page 29 Harris Roembke Koenig Crandall Kinnerk Kann Kinnerk Salzer Haff ner Rousseau Bux-hop Cook Coar Yablonky First row-Mr. Michaud, advisorg William Bittler, social councilg Charles Bond, presidentg Miss Tonkel, advisorg Vera Wyrick, social council. Second row-Fred Lehman, social councilg Philip Mann, vice-presidentg Roger Salzer, secretary-treasurerg Morgan Lewis, social council. . CLASS OF 1929 It is certainly evident that Central cannot get along without her juniors, for it has been one of the peppiest classes in the school this year, led by Charles Bond, president, and two enthusiastic teachers, Miss Tonkel and Mr. Michaud, advisors. The juniors started their year with a clever get-acquainted party on November 23, 1927. Then came the Dance O' Hearts, February 14-one of the most successful and delightful dances of the year which was open to all three high schools. Almost all the juniors turned out to fill a section at the Northside gymnasium for Junior Night at the Bluffton game. Probably the biggest project of the first term was the ordering of pins and rings. Practically everyone signed up for one of these class emblems in either of the two orders. The greatest feat of the year was the Junior Prom in May, the ro- mantic month. It was held in the beautiful Moose ballroom, which of course added to its charm. It was not only one of the best, but one of the most successful ever sponsored by a junior class. Page 3 0 i -an At Camp Yarnelle A Spaniard Bold! Bathing Beauties This Way In! Three in a row Five Little Sophs Camp Potowatomi Page 31 THE QUESTIGN OF THE AGE The class of 1928 is undoubtedly the handsomest, most intelligent class ever to enter the portals of Central. CI suggest that our individual pic- tures be hung in the center panel of the trophy case, as the greatest group Central has hadl. For these reasons I say that it will remain for one of our intellectual group to solve the question of all time, the question which startled Aristotle, which stumped Plato, and Alex' the Great. These men, you know, were the world's wisest up to 1928 when we took their place. We must not give up for as soon as we do the proud flag of 1928 shall be dragged in the dust forever. That day shall never come. The question at stake is: Where does the coloring of Easter eggs come from? Whether we solve it by trigonometry or chemistry, Latin or English, that question must be settled. We have learned to slit rain drops, grow hair on moth balls, sell wild cat stock, and skip 228, but we have not solved the above question-Easter egg coloring. Where does it come from? How does the rabbit get it on the egg? What is it? In both hemispheres the rabbit has held his own for ages. Not once has he uttered his world-old secret. Does he do it by the synthetic process, dipping, or with easel and brush? Where do the colors come from? This question brought no response when presented to the brilliant minds of Harry Veatch's students. Consternation reigned when it was pro- pounded to Mrs. Lane's sattelites, while even Principal Croninger shook his head in sad negation when asked for his theory. The statement of James Heit, senior class president, threw some light on the subject. He said, I don't believe in Santa Claus or Easter eggs either . 1 am very much opposed to this idea of you people being in the dark. It is not proper. Behind barred windows and locked doors the class of '28 is carrying on this investigation. They state that it is necessary for the lights to be out for the effective study of the problem. We know they are studying Easter eggs because the fellows come out with an abundance of red on their facial features. That reminds us of the famous poem Under the swinging drug store sign The village sheik he stands, And the muscles of his bony arms Are strong as rubber bands. As a comprehensive summary of this case confronting the originality, stability and leadership of the Central High School students, let us quote Sol Rothberg: It is better to have loved and lost-much better . -Alfred Wolke, '28 Pa-ge 32 xl .B ff ,A Y1 22- : A555 Q ,, 181 . ' i 'r I 1 . ff Mitchell Linnemeyer Buck Zahn Holmes Snyder Dessauer Pfleidner Page Bosell Dager Prange Humsher Dillon Brase Eggiman Knotts Quinn Goshorn Overmeyer Dick Page 34 Cox Ulrick Porter King Woodruff Wyrick Smith Thompson Rittenhouse Widenhof er Spice Dibble Traxler Byers Wright V. Proxmeier Pfost M. Ferguson Key I. Nast Gerlock Burton Levy . North Wilcox Bastian Briggs Allwardt Schaffer Flettner E. Crosbie Zweig Wright Williams E. Horning 4 Page 35 Sherwood J. Johnston L. Denny D. Seibert . Baker D. Grogan . Imbody H. Brushwiler Schultz R. Harnish E. Keiser J. Johnston Sams J. Babb 551 323 1 28 Sheehan Foster Grose Stewart Glock Lambrook Ochstein VanArnam R. L. F. W. J. R. R. R, Metz R. Smeltzer W. Custer Holsworth L. Etzler M. Colling Studebaker Hughes Ives Lindenberg Bojarab Kruse Wilkening Harnishfelger Miller Lewerenz Dornick Bittler Page 36 C. Pio B. Huffman . Cowan Bock . Gerding G. Leslie . Weaver V. Blosser P. I. C. J. M S. R. J. Uhl Keim Hause Newhouse Putnam Demetroff Pape Weil First row-Miss Pence, advisorg Robert Spice, vice-presidentg Mr. Virts, advisor. Second row-Virginia Blosser, social councilg Joe Williams, social councilg Betty VanArnam, secretary-treasurer. CLASS OF 1930 Back in 1926 the Sophomore class organized for the first time. Irene Dillon was chosen president, Betty VanArnam vice-president, and Maurice Cook secretary and treasurer. At the second meeting of the year Mr. Eyster and Miss Aumann were chosen as the faculty advisors for the class of '30. A social council was not elected but five or six people were named by the advisors and class officers to help in the planning of par- ties and dances. Last year this class was the first in school to pay for their Caldron bill in full. When the class organized again this year, Jean Johnston was elected president. Robert Spice was named vice-president, Betty VanArnam, secretary and treasurer, and Virginia Blosser, Joe Williams and Irene Dillon were elected social council members. Miss Pence and Mr. Virts were chosen by the class to act as faculty advisors. Jean Johnston left Central early in the term for Lorain, Ohio, so the vice-president took over his duties for the remainder of the year. Page 3 7 AT THE CENTRAL CAFE They laughed when the waiter spoke to me in French, but when I answered him-well, it was a diiferent story. Their jaws dropped, their eyes nearly dropped out of their heads, and their mouths iiew open, expos- ing their tonsils to the air of sophistication and pride which I breathed forth after the unexpected manner in which I answered the lad. What!', said Thoburn Wiant, one of the '28 souls present. You don't mean to tell me l exclaimed Sol Rothberg, and Hazel Warn- ing, an authority on the question at issue, shot out a Yes . Well , said Julia Conner, tell me what it is all about . So I began my story. It all goes back to one night after the Senior Hobo Dance when a bunch of us, my buddies and their men, went to the Mandarin to eat. COf course we had to be hungry to fulfill the expectations of our escorts-ha-D. Well, when the waiter came he spoke to me in French, and as I could not answer him in that tongue, my companions took it as a joke. I was slightly embarrassed. However, after consulting Madeline Cromwell as to what I should do, she advised the 10 lessons in French by correspondence which I had seen advertised in the Spotlight. Mildred Beyerlein advised the same, so I tried them. Last week I received my diploma from the French School of Corres- pondence and I tried my knowledge on the public first at the Public Speak- ing banquet. I immediately won my way to the head of the classes there- by appealing to every bit of French blood in the members, through my mastery of this language. When the speaker had linished her excrutiating tale, at a nearby table of the ritzy cafe collected the members of Sorosis. They went through their customary ritual, pulling their chunks of gum to the length of their arms and returning it to their mouths ceremoniously. Then the noise began. With such a variety of temperaments, personalities, tastes and looks in Sorosis their programs must be chosen with the utmost care. Accord- ingly Mary Thayer, the presiding oflicer, out of the kindness of her heart, decided to have Esther David's offering next as a soothing tonic. Well rendered, Esther , said Mary Shields, but I feel a poem com- ing on . During Mary's presentation. there was only one interruption- the entrance of Fat Cook and his CH gang, ,who did an original clog in football formation. fThe secret is revealed-Mary Helen Putnam saw Fat at the Jordan River Revueb. Not to be outdone by this clog, Emma Morton and Jean Basil did in true Dennis and Shawn UD style, a scarf dance which met with the ap- proval of all present, and all the onlookers. The audience seemed satis- fied but Marcile Worgum, a member of the jazz orchestra which was fur- nishing the music for the occasion, wanted to satisfy herself by oifering a bed-time story, which she hears quite frequently. There was not a sound for many lines, but at last Jane Studer became hysterical and the meet- ing adjourned, after the checks were paid. -Hillis Harris, '29 Page 3 S '. I x ,O .3- A -5 - T.: , 'L . ak ,Mb Bowers Krudop Lee Bond Ford Wilkening Ludwig Ashton J. A. W G. D. D. V. R. Ulrey Westrick Timma Miller Myers Mulligan Cheverton Arney E. Dilbone Knight E. Porter Walker Doell Newton Gibson Page 4 0 Tucker McMaken Edlavitch Linnemeyer Kesterson Ashton Ladig Ault Waltke Spearow Ridley Hoffman Hixson Flack McConnell Ehrman 1 Schneck Menze Porter Donnelly Porter Grayless Erb Douglass Masursky Greulach Robinson Hosey Koegel Bagley J. G. W H. R. E. R. Hurwitz Relue Zweilz Smith Tegtmeyer Yarnelle 1 Colvin Page 4 1 Denny Benecke Liggett Schible Tucker Falk Gladstone Hause Perkins Lindenburg Waldrop Mein zen Hart Robinson - ., A .N f,.x'fyA'Ax'z.,x 44-+4 vwvvv Q C. Tomas W. Ehrman J. Whitley E. Ruppert V. Young L. Dye M. Brown D. Langohr . Leitz Hiler Bagley H. Abbot . Ponsot Connett G. W. Hattendorf I. W. Auman L. V. Winter W W. Barter R. L. Wright H R, Aldred R. Page 4 2 Fredrick G. Brinsley Strouse Zerby McMaken Bieberich Farrell Adams . Schweizer . Kaplan A. Pohl Cafaro Porter Dalman Petty McCague Cummings Doermer Geake Buchwald Rodenbeck Ochstein Kleinhenz Campbell O. Greene . Fredrick . E. Heit E. Dilbone C. Suter . Hart . Golden M. Bradtmiller N. Kimmel Ernsberger H. David . Bash H. Croninger A. Doran- D. McCague Page 43 James Miller Roe Goheen Clippinger VanHorn Erb Gibson W. Schaeffer S. Bowlby A. Clay G. Peterson E. Feller D. Waldrop D. Hileman M. Frank Top row-Lucy Porter, social councilg Robert Hoffman, social councilg Mary Ellen Heit, secretary-treasurerg Betty Yarnelle, vice-presidentg Julian Falk, social council. Bottom row-Edward Erb, social councilg Miss Lancaster, advisorg June James, presidentg Mr. Mottar, advisorg Sara Masursky, social council. 4 CLASS OF 1931 Although the class of 1931 knew little about Central and its students when it came, it soon learned the customs and ways of Central. It has already shown us that they are true Centralites. At the election of class officers June James was elected presidentg Betty Yarnell, vice-presidentg Mary Ellen Heit, secretary-treasurer5 Lucy Porter, Sara Masursky, Robert Hoffman, Edward Erb, and Julian Falk, members of the social council. The freshman board chose Miss Lancaster and Mr. Mottar as the freshman class advisors. With June James as leader, the freshman class has rolled along with great success, having had some very interesting parties and entertain- ments. At these parties they have proved to be one of the peppist groups in Central high school. Exclusive, original, surprising, and captivating was the first party that these new Centralites had. This Freshman Fair was held on December 18 and was a surprise to everyone. Many upperclassmen were disappointed for the Fair was for the Frosh only. Again in the second party that the freshies held they proved them- selves good material for future upper classmen. They have many on the term honor roll and if they keep up their good Work they will become one of the best senior classes that ever strayed in the halls of Central. Page 44 Vera and Helene Dear Old Central Bill and his gum Hoy, the Boy Scout Sure! It's Link Peppy Party Miss Hoffman, if you please Three's Company B. Wyrick in France Hillis all dressed up Page 45 E.McCLOUD TROPHY M.THAYER D.BASH THE MCCLOUD CUP To the numerous trophies and awards in Central has been added an- other of entirely different nature, the McCloud Citizenship Cup. This trophy was presented to the school by Miss Erdean McCloud., head of the High School Libraries, on which the names of the boys and girls who rep- resent the best type of school citizenship in Central are placed. A plan has been formulated by which the students themselves elect those whom they wish to be so honored. Two nominees, a boy and a girl, are selected by each club of Central. The final ballot is made by the Student Council members. David Bash and Mary Thayer have the honor of being the first to have their names engraved on the McCloud Cup. They were elected from the number submitted by the club. The nominees were as follows: Jane Bradtmiller, Marguerite Buesching, Grace Croxall, Jean Hayden, Ger- trude McClellan, and Mary Thayerg David Bash, Charles Bond, Robert Dornte, and Carl Wilkins. The bases for the award are explained in the following statement from Miss McCloud: Thinking that there should be some recognition of those students who may not be outstanding in any of the arts, nor in athletics, but yet who support Central High School by maintaining stand- ards of citizenship according to the two codes now hung in the oflice, I offer this cup as an incentive to school citizenship. A boy and girl from the two upper classes chosen each year by the Student Council and ap- proved by the Principal, are to have their names engraved on the cup in recognition of their value to their school .-Erdean F. McCloud. Page 46 k i i 1 K S 6 w i x X . x .I , sn ' V4 wp. 1 ivghz wifi. f iiifig 5 W, 'F' V112 A 1.-Y' ,5 4 'Tiff V . , Y, .- mif 0 ' a.' ,L . -.In 1th . ff n ,.r, ., 'p I' ,V ' -at A -:FY 7. ,sm 1, 55: 3 ',L2f ,'. 1 :,. ' .11fe J,fR' ' 1 'at' v . . if il -' e ' ' F1-, N ' . 'nfl ,' tr' :Q 'Q' i?1,4 AS'-FW-' '. ,gf Yfbfftf :,' -Y l.:'1:2l!'il. tl ,.c, , , E . 3,1 , 'af , ,.4 4 4 . ',,, 5 Hi ' Tim .'1 .M . .,,m, .Y r '+ ,mi .-ii 3'- s,541 5-7 1 rg. ,I V f . . R1 . L . 7554: x in f I ' O 7 ,w .s '- f ' 1' i , .V,-.3-. - .VA l' '-X 1'-'- ' 'I 'fin qffa-e lg f' . if gl-Q, ' f m ' 1 . 9 - ',' , . .- 1 1 V .i Y .5150 I , gf- Q f f,: A 1 . , I . .,.,.rf,. :Tu ,xg J -. ' 1 1 f.. ' . :JI xg?-, .X ,. 1- 1Q PA... ,UV 5 HI uf F 11 r K, .4 x J' I , ,.,,' l- A. 1,3 ,'f 2 Lg., ,1 H.. +V -Y rv.. .ta '43 'I 1 - 9, I Ag 5 u n V E xc u W f. L V, WL F S. w E zz E 1 ,k 5 la 11 7 in bi L ii E Top rou'-Miss Newman, R. Porter, Miss Rieke, M. Steinberg, E. Steinberg, G. Leslie, M. xVO1'g'L1l'll, L. Rousseau, D. Fawley. Second 1-ou'-E. Lewerenz, S. Roeder, S. Gibson, J. Swan, J. Hayden. Third row-M. E. Crosbie, V. Blosser, C. Tomas, E. Glock, A. Wilkening, D. Brogan, R. Wilkening. BRUSH AND PENCIL CLUB Longfellow tells us, The world of art is an ideal world to live in . This is the reason that the art department of Central was organized. Under the advice of Miss Newman it was started in 1925 for the purpose of stimulating a greater interest and a broader knowledge of art. At first only members of the Art Department were eligible, but now anyone hav- ing an interest in art may belong. The meetings are held in the Art room the second Monday in each month. They are both business and social. The work last year was painting lamp shades as decorations for entertainments. This term we contemplate making a large, colorful screen to be placed behind the orchestra. Noted artists have addressed this club,-Mr. James, of the Fort Wayne Art School and museum. Also Miss Hall, the art supervisor of our publications, gave a most interesting lecture on Italy, showing slides of famous works of art, as well as beautifully colored pictures of Italian scenes. Men die and are forgotten, but the great world of art still lives . OFFICERS OIITTCG First Semester Second Semester President ......... .... J ean Hayden Grace Leslie ' Vice-president ...... .... J eanne Swan Ruth Ellen Porter Secretury-Treasurer .. .... Dorothy McCague Virginia Blosser Faculty Advisors .... .... M iss Rieke Miss Newman Page 48 Tow row-E. Lowery, VV. Makemson, Miss Welch, J. Wilson, V. Wyrick. Second ro-zo-J. Basil, W. Warner, M. Hawkins, H. Lindemuth, E. Morton, M. Chambers, S. Ivins, M. Thayer, E. David. Third row-H. Harris, M. Shields. SOROSIS LITERARY CLUB To be intensely something is the motto of the Sorosis Literary Society. It is, as is its name implies, a club striving to promote love of reading and ability to ap- preciate good literature among its members. As the club studies some of the more advanced types of literature, only girls 10A or over, with a B average in their studies, are eligible. Departing from the former custom of reviewing one or two novels at each meeting, Sorosis now discusses a short story and a poem at each meeting and a novel once every two months. Central is greatly indebted to the Sorosis Club for the impressive programs given before the school body on each important holiday during the school year. Armistice Day, the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, and Memorial Day, were each com- memorated in a fitting manner this year. A novel way of raising means to defray the club expenses was the selling of theme paper in the library and session room. Miss Welch, the faculty advisor, entertained the club at her home at the regular December meeting. OFFICERS Presiclent ...... ............. . . .Hillis Harris Vice-president . . . . . . . ...... Mary Thayer Secretary ................... ..... E sther Lowery Treasm'e-r ..................... ......... IV Iary Shields Chairman Program. Committee .... .... M arjorie Hawkins Page 49 ww x s5N pn ,, J 14,1 4 '40 9 1 '-3 N11 1- J.. - , 5. 5 ,,,.. . ,M '7'.,.. ,,.-1- S , . 'zx ,- 12- L- .ff'N Q ,.,' Q 31311, -.-1'-I..-4, . :lv ,.5'J.,.:g,. ,3!Q .,5 1-.. ' ,- 1,- f., -. 7,:.:' ' ' -v'..'.' 4-. .q'4g1:.:l: 1 '. '.'1-'if' Ss, -1 N' ky' - mir .,, Af , ,- 'f 1. ' :Ln .-.l'.!-1 1 .1.- - 3, 5 ,- cf- 1' 1 lj .N , ' ' -6.2151 , 1. . , , w , ' ' .x': :ti H 4 - 'xfl 3.'-- L' '.-.v . ., - :'w.,,f' ' ,N - N- . 1-. A -- .- x y ' 1' .,x - - g x 4, ,. ,X 4, fg 1 iv! ,.' A- ' ,Q 'v' - -'L' ' ,1fZ.f'k.T 2 --Q r v f V v-2 1 '.f . ,L l-I. , v'. l 1 . , 1 1 , . 1 . 4. l x , 4 'A , - , A . x --41 15: A . , - 'FX , - x ,, 1 I., 1 I 7 ' '. ,K ff, rgynlf. 'ggi , 1 :ML5..:-Nzgkz :Q 1.if f-Q iffy, I ,, L52 3 L -' 3 2 '-5 Jf, Hs: f iwsg 1 F -1 wi, 1 4 5. 1 -L ay 1 Top row-W. Rhamy, V. Wyrick, R. Gardner, M. Hobrock, R. Enninger, H. Harris, R. Bittler, H. Warning, E. Hartman, M. Cromwell, G. Doty, G. Johnson, Miss Hawkins, W. Link, H. Croninger, W. Bittler, R. Salzer. Sec-ond row-I. Phillips, B. VanArnam, H. Smith, M. Cowan, M. Thayer, J. Hay- den, E. Lowery, J. Forsythe. ' Third row-J. Heit, J. Williams, H. McConnell, T. Wiant, C. Wilkins. BOOSTER CLUB Every activity in Central is represented by the members of the Booster Club, elected by a student advisory committee. Under the direction of Miss Hazel Hawkins, advisor, the club has had a very successful year. The yell leaders also belong to the Booster Club. They are John Habecker, Carl Wilkins, Morgan Lewis and Thoburn Wiant. During the football season, the Booster Club sold hotdog sandwiches and candy. They sponsored a Central night at the Jefferson Theater in October. A foot- ball mixer was held in the gym after the Richmond game. Preceding the Christmas vacation, the club gave a party for all active and alumni members and Central let- terinen. The Booster Club always sponsors all athletic pep sessions, advertising of games, decorations and most of the ticket sales. During the basketball season, the Booster Club and the Spotlight staff chartered a special interurban to Auburn to see the Central-Auburn game. The Booster Club has a chairman who presides at all of the meetings. The chairman for the first semester was Thoburn Wiantg for the second, Morgan Lewis. Page 50 Top row-J. Basil, E. Morton, V. Holden, V. Blosser, H. Dessauer, E. Brittenham, C. Bond, D. Falk, R. Salzer, R. Erb, P. Mann, H. Warning, T. Snook, L. Levy, H. McConnell, W. Crane. Second 'row-G. Wagner, M. Buesching, F. Milligan, J. Rittenhouse, M. Hawkins, R. Bittler, E. Lowery, C. Wilkins, C. West, R. Dole, M. Lewis, W. Rhamy. Third 'row-H. Preece, B. VanArnam, E. Erb, Miss Suter, P. Aumann, R. Harnish, C. Pio, J. Williams, V. Lambrook, G. McClellan. STUDENT PLAYERS This year dramatics has taken a more important place in school activity than formerly. This is due to the fact that classes in dramatics, which meet every other day for instruction under Miss Suter, have been started. These classes have been well attended and the casts for plays have been taken chiedy from them. Three plays have been given-namely: Neighbors , Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors and t'Clocks on New Year's Eve . The latter, quite diiferent from any previous Christmas play, was received very well by the student body because of its quaintness and simplicity. At the beginning of the second semester, the Shakespearian production, Comedy of Errors was played. This farce, full of humor and most unusual experiences, was a great success The Student Players Club was somewhat late in getting organized this year but after the first meeting it rapidly picked up. Many new members were admitted from the drama classes, and, as a result, although the newly organized North Side club claimed a large percentage of the old membership, the club was not greatly depleted. OFFICERS President ...... ............. .... W i lliam Rhamy Vice-president . . . . .Morgan Lewis Secretary ..... ...... J anet Egly T'reasu1'er . . . .... Paul Aumann Page 51 Top rozr,J. Bradtmiller. L. Schultz, Miss Austin. Miss Thomas, S. Gibson, H. Davies, F. Milligan, M. Buesching. V. 'Wyrick. J. VVilson, L. Miller, E. David, B. Hur- witz, M. Hobrock, E. Morton. Sccnncl row-H. Preece, H. Gerberding, W. Makemson. S. Roeder, L. McKinzie, G. McClellan, M. Chambers, E. Brittenham, W. Warner. H. Harris, S. Ivins, J. Stouder, V. Thieme. Third rnzr-M. Beyerlein, G. Croxall, Miss Jackson. R. Dole, M. Hawkins, E. Schultz, M. Connett, L. Emerson, VV. Duddelson, E. Ellyson. FRIENDSHIP CLUB Slogan: To face life squarely. Purpose: 'To find and give the best. The Girl Reserve movement, of which the Friendship Club is a part, was started for the purpose of contributing to those elements in a girl's life which set forth the ideals and convictions of a Christian life. Its girls are aided in the development of normal activities and habits and of in- sight and ideals which will make them responsible, eager women, capable and ready to give the best to life in return for the many beautiful things that life gives them. In order to set forth these ideals and convictions, the Friendship Club has chosen service, both social and spiritual, as its aim. In the line of service, Friendship Club has accomplished much this year by dressing dolls and making towels for the poor, visiting institutions and cheering the sick and afflicted. Many social events have been enjoyed including a Hallowe'en party, a Christ- mas entertainment, Treasure Hunt and Mother-Daughter tea. Miss Austin, Miss Tonkel and Miss Thomas acted as advisors for the club. OFFICERS Office F1.l'SfSF?7lGSf61' Second Semester President ...... .... G race Croxall Gertrude McClellan Vice-president . . . . .Wilma Duddleson Esther David Secretary ...... . . , .Hildegarde Gerberding Marjorie Hawkins Treasurer . . . .... Mary Chambers Mildred Beyerlein Page 52 Top row-Miss Mellen, H. Lee, Miss Bassett, V. Young, D. Houser, W. Custer, J. Ulrey, G. Brinsley, C. Porter, M. F. Byers, C. Thomas, I. Dillon, H. Smith, M. Cowan, E. Horning, A. Doran, J. James. Second row-K. Knott, K. Bittner, D. Koontz, E. Spearow, D. Langor, E. Schneck, M. Klaehn, A. Harr, H. Ponsot, R. Bittler. Third row-I. Lang, L. Wright, A. Wilkening, D. Hileman, E. Gibson, M. E. Crosbie, V. Lambrook, M. E. Heit, S. Bowlby, R. Wilkening, E. Hunt. CENTRAL TRIANGLE CLUB The Central Triangle club is an old club with a new name. This is the high school Girl Reserve club for freshmen and sophomore girls formerly called U. P. D. Miss Mellen, one of the advisors, suggested the new name. Its motto, slogan, and purpose are the same as those of the grade school Girl Reserves. This year the club is carrying out the idea of personal service. The theme this year is the Melting Pot . The club is connected with the Y. W. activities during the year. Miss Bassett and Miss Mellen are advisors of this club. The members enjoyed a Saint Patricks party held at the Y. W. March 15, and a Mother-Daughter Tea in April. They made and gave Howers to the Pixley Relief Home for Easter and spread cheer at Christmas time. Each meeting is carried on in a business-like manner with diH'erent committees for games, programs, and preparing refreshments. The devotional part of this club is always emphasized. There are different interest groups in this club which are: recreation group, discussion group, and dramatic group. OFFICERS Ojfice First Semester Second Semester Presicleozt ..... ...Vera Lambrook Mary Ellen Heit 17166-2J'I'6S'ldG71,f . . . . .Marianne Cowan Evelyn Horning Secretary ..... . . .Mary Elizabeth Crosbie Ruth Bittler Treasurer . . . .Dorothy Houser June James Page 53 1 l Top row-P. Aumann, W. Herderhorst, F. Lehman, C. Roembke, M. Beyerlein, W. Warner, Miss Christman, Miss Gardner, Mr. Virts, H. Davies, V. Burton, I. Smith, M. Gross, W. Sheets, D. Falk. Second row-B. Yablonky, N. Bosell, P. Mann, R. Enninger, M. Glock, G. Croxall, J. Conner, L. Schulz, V. Thieme, M. Chambers, R. Weaver, O. Pritchard. Third row-L. Emerson, E. Steup, D. Ellyson, G. Wagner, B. Hurwitz, H. Ger- berding. MATHEMATICS CLUB One of the oldest, largest and most active characterizes the Mathematics Club, organized in 1913 at Central. All students who have completed 10 B Geometry are eligible for membership. Although meetings are held but once a month, student interest is kept at high pitch because of the excellent programs and varied entertainment. During the past year the following were among the most interesting speakers: Miss Gardner, whose subject was The Land of Four Dimensionsgn Mr. Virts, who talked on t'Fractionsg g Mr. Paul Breiemeyer, who spoke on Mathematics and Shop Mechanicsug Mr. Michaud, who discussed The Relation of Mathematics to Biology , and Mr. Wilson, who emphasized the importance of mathematics to a student of electricity. At each meeting short talks were also given by the students. The entertainment committee, under the direction of Miss Christman, planned many interesting games, puzzles, and contests. An outstanding feature of the year's program is the annual picnic, where every one has a rolicking good time. Miss Gardner, adviser of the club, deserves much praise for her untiring efforts in making the club such a success. OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester President ............... Maurice Glock President .................. Phil Mann Vice-presirle'nt ......... Bella Hurwitz Vice-president . .. ...... Helen Davies Secretary ..... ...... H elen Davies Secretary ..... .... M ary Chambers Treasurer . . . .... Robert Enninger Treasurer . . . .... Wayne Sheets Page 54 . I , I r -'--eff - 'fe'cfs f-' Hit' L iiJf.fv'4fii Top row-V. Thieme, H. Yergens, E. Lindberg,-E. Kayser, A. Welker, G. Peter- son, M. Beuecke, L. Kasterson, L. Holsworth, F. Reichelderfer, E. Rodenbeck, E. Hunt, C. M. Guy, I. Rey, C. Denny, D. Mawhorr, L. Schultz, Miss Barnes, Miss Strauch, Miss Byers. Second row-I. Dillon, M. Hobrock, H. Abbott, V. Ehrman, M. Frederick, M. Frank, L. Kinney, N. Hughes, M. Donnelly, S. Dematroff, N. Lewerenz, M. Schultz, A. Linnemeyer, E. Widenhofer, M. Linnemeyer, A. Doran, E. Tagmeyer, C. Seitz, M. Robinson, M. Klaehn, H. Gerberding, D. Koontz, M. Worgum. Third 'row-R. Burhop, K. Koenig, S. Lewerenz, E. Steup, H. Kleinhenz, J. Lud- wig, D. Schmitt, M. Schroeder, B. Ruchel, L. Grayless, L. Wright, L. Allison, E. David. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club, originated several years ago, is to promote friendship and interest among girls who take a course in the Domestic Science department. With the ever willing teachers, Miss Barnes, Miss Strauch, and Miss Byers, as advisors, the club would surely have no excuse for not accomplishing a great deal. The original plan was to make only those eligible who had taken a year's course in Domestic Science work, but owing to the fact that freshmen girls were so in- terested and desired entrance it was decided to admit them also-and a more peppy bunch it would be difficult to find. Meetings are held the first Monday in each month. The programs are varied and interesting to the nth degree. 'The Home Economics Club is loyal to Central and does much service work. Some of the larger projects which it undertook were: the selling of candy and sand- wiches at foot ball gamesg the filling of Christmas stockings for flood sufferers, the making of costumes for the pageant, Latin entertainment, and dramatics department, and the cooking and serving of the letter-men's and debaters banquets. I OFFICERS Prcszdent. ....... ............... ....... R u th Burhop Vzce-president . . . . . .... .. . . . .Norma Lewerenz Secretary ..... . . .Marjorie Hobrock T'I'?Cl'S1l'I'67' . . . .... Kathryn Koenig -..,,,,,. g-,e..,,,4,-.,,,-u..e,,, ,,,, ,,.4,,,, ft! L Q., ,.,,,.- Page 5 5 Top row-A. Wolke, W. Rhamy, L. Hizer, Miss Austin. Second row-M. Beyerlein, R. Godwin,, J. Bradtmiller, H. Dessauer, R. Bittler, R. Dole, S. Gibson, E. Gibson, N. Bosell, B. Yablonky, W. Herderhorst, P. Certia, D. Falk, W. Crane, M. Cromwell, C. VVilkins. - Third row-M. Chambers, M. Hawkins, W. Makemson, G. Croxall, T. Wiant, H. Harris, H. Warning, J. Heit, W. Bittler, J. Falk, E. Hartman. SPOCAL CLUB Our Spocal Club is one of the many important clubs in Central. It was first formed in 1925 under the name of the Press Club. Spocal originated by combining Spo from Spotlight and Cal from Caldron. Its purpose is to further interest in journalism and to increase knowledge in this work. Members of the major and minor staffs of both publications are eligible. During the first semester two parties were given: one at the Catholic Community Center and the other, a Christmas party at the home of the advisor, Miss Austin. For the second semester two banquets were held at the Catholic Community Cen- ter. At the first banquet, Sol Rothberg was the toastmasterg Mr. Michaud spoke on Difference between commercial newspapers and high school newspapersug Paul Au- mann and Julia Conner debated the subject Resolved that Spring is here . Songs were sung and the supper ended by everyone going to the North Side-South Side game. The other banquet was held the night of the regional game, a custom started in 1926. OFFICERS Office First Semester Second Semester President ............... . . Bellllie Yab10HkY Bennie Yablonky Vice-president ............... Jane Bradtmiller Julia Conner Secretary and Treaszfrer .... William Bittler Ruth Godwin D Chairman. Program Committee. Marjorie Hawkins Marjorie Hawkins Page 56 Top row, left to right-D. Johnson, V. Wyrick, B. Reim, Miss Soderlund, H. Dessauer, V. Harnishfager. Second 'row-N. Miller, M. Beyerlein, F. Koegel, J. Bradtmiller. Third row-M. Johnson, V. Doenges, M. Masterson, M. Weaver, E. Ochstein, R. Schwabe. C. G. A. A. C. G. A. A.-this is the one girls athletic association in Central. In order to create and carry on interest in girls athletics, a point system has been adopted. The honors are: 100 points, entrance into the association, 200 points wins a class numeralg 400 a Central C5 for 700 points the biggest and best award is given-a Central sweater. One hundred points are given every season to the girls who make a team in the particular sport of the season. Jane Bradtmiller is the first girl in Central to receive the Central C. She has been out for athletics for four consecutive years and was a member of C. G. A. A. when it was first organized three years ago. Other girls who have won their class numerals are: Mary Weaver, Dorothy Johnson, Mildred Johnson, Velma Harnish- fager, Mary Masterson, Vera Wyrick, Helen Dessauer, Betty VanArnam, Florence Koegel and Nellie Miller. . This organization has given several parties for the winning teams. One of the biggest activities of the year was the gym exhibit given by Miss Soderlund, members of the gym classes and the C. G. A. A. OFFICERS President ...... ........ , . . . .... Jane Bradtmiller Vice-president ..... .... M ildred Johnson Treasurer .......... .... M ary Masterson Recorder of Points .... Mildred Beyerlein Page 5 7 First row-Sol Rothberg, P. Smith, S. Hamilton, advisor, L. Hizer, P. Zahn. Second row-R. Enninger, W. Crane, R. Coar, E. Hartman, M. Glock. HI-Y Central's Hi-Y Club is composed of those boys from the high school who en- deavor to promote Christian Citizenship. Their purpose as stated in the Hi-Y creed, To create, maintain and extend throughout the schools and community, high stand- ards of Christian characte1 ', is virtually carried out in every meeting. Fred Croninger, Charles Dilts and Stanley Hamilton are the Central advisors, who have capably supervised many interesting discussions and addresses. Central's Hi-Y Club contributed many members to its associate club, the Y. M. C. A. Forum, and to the united pre-Easter program of prayer, worship and conse- cration, and to the annual Good Friday service for young people. On April 12th the three high school clubs held a Teachers Banquet and again on May 10th, a Mother and Son Banquet. Each individual club sponsored a basketball and swimming team which tend to create much enthusiasm in the real boy's life. OFFICERS Office First Semester Second Semester President ..... .... R obert Porter . . . . . .Robert Eninger Vice-presirlent . . . .... Russell Cook .... . . .Paul Smith Treasurer .... .... R obert Eninger . . . . .Robert Coar Secretary . . .... Maurice Glock . . . . . .Burton Homsher Page 58 First row-J. Williams, R. Spice, R. Erb, J. Koegel. Second row-E. Erb, Mr. Aldred, B. Weiss, J. Falk, H. McConnell. Third row-J. Traxler, L. Levy, M. Kaplan, R. King. TORCH CLUB Starting with a small group of freshman boys, the Torch Club was organized at the Y. M. C. A. last fall at the opening of the school term. The organizers were several boys who had enjoyed the privileges of fellowship during the past semesters in the Junior Hi-Y. Later Sophomores were admitted. Three groups of boys were initiated during the semester. To accomplish the purpose of the club, discussion groups were formed and a different subject talked over each week. The members enjoyed three swimming meets, a Father-Son banquet, Christmas party, St. Patrick's Day party, and many interesting trips. Mr. Aldred is faculty advisor of the club and has been responsible for the interesting and successful pro- grams and entertainments held during the year. OFFICERS Ojjice First Semester Second Semester President ...... . . .Bob Spice Bob Spice Vice-president . . . . . .Ted Buesching Bill Lipkey Secretary ..... ..... L awrence Coleman Lawrence Coleman Treasurer . . . . .Bill Lipky Lawrence Levy Page 59 , 'lv 'v 1 i :iv 1 1 11 , . S'-'-oA'.'.Q.- 1 '. . links Q, ' - ,' v h .VY ,- 4 W . ,f?f5'uT'lKf F P E I 4 ' . 4. P 11 I s. 19 I F i i , 5 Q ? N xf 'NT+' 1 , m f ' 2 '- Wm -Q it .1 M , 1. 5 'L C .r v 'I L 4 - - , ,- T f ' f- Q' A+ - f fr fx- 1 gb J r 44. Q . '- -v, A- fo? H 4 T i 'f '- M 5 Ai' gm -'1-f- IX.. f .43 5 ' I .HW ' ' ' nv 2 -'f - Y , -.., 1.- A I I 1 ,' x ,LQ,l Top rozv-R. Buhr, G. Wilson, E. Springer, I. Nast, H. Stoltz, J. Hines, R. Over- meyer, S. Rygowski. Second ron'-P. Liddy, V. Johnson, J. Traxler. Third row-W. Mitchell, L. Miller, J. Kokosa, W. Cook, J. Newhouse, W. Hatten- clorf, Z. Smith, P. Helmke. Fourth row-H. Jennings, E. Johnston, W. Ehrman, R. Waltke, R. Mills, L. Meinzen, H. Menze, W. Schaefer. iottom ron'-H. Dick, L. Clippinger, C. Cross, J. Waltenberger, K. Parker, W. Smit . VOCATIONAL CLUB The purpose of the club is to discuss topics of general vocational interestg listen to lecturesg and learn of parliamentary procedure. This club is composed of two groups who meet together or separately. The first division is called the Ben Franklin club. It admits students to membership who are doing a minor or a major in one subject in the vocational department. Pupils who do all their vocational work in school belong to this group. The second division is called the cooperative group. This club is composed of boys who work while going to school. The International Harvester Plant and the Bowser Manufacturing Company employ these boys on a part-time basis. OFFICERS President ..... Clinton Jackson Sec.-Treczs. ...Clarence Haffner Vice-prcsidcizt Walter Henning Advisors Mr. Mottar-Mr. Wilson Page 60 CO-OPERATIVE CLUB Top row-C. Jackson, E. Emrick, Mr. Mottar, Mr. Tonkel, Mr. Hines, K. Poin- sett, C. Foltz, F. Jones, H. Jones. I Second row-C. Long, B. Smith, L, Rife, G. Seemeyer, W. Henning, L. Reitz, D. Hensel, D. Arnold. LETTER lVlEN'S CLUB At the start of the second seme-ster the wearers of the coveted HC organized into a Letter lVLen's Club for the primary purpose of keeping a good, clean interest in athletics and to keep the standards in Central as high as possible. Over thirty members, representing all of the major sports in Central, are found in this exceptionally fine club. There are also honorary members consisting of those persons who have rnade their letters previous to the forming of the organization. Officers of this organization are: David Bash, president, Bill Johnson, vice-presidentg and Elmer Doege, secretary. Mr. Croninger and Mr. Men- denhall are advisors. W Page 61 l 1 ..a.-...-.,.. -,- .. .-,,,.- IT GIFS A TAIL FROM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CWith all due apologies to Milt Gross! Ooh! Baby, you moosn't shpit der spinach on de floor. If Baby eats hup all de spinach Mama tells him a nize shtory. Vuncehupon a time der vas a beeg building. Ooh, it vas a nize building, und it vas a shkool. Dis building had many teechers . Take some more spinach, nize Baby. Vell, to commence hagain, from dis building it came out many of de great men of de woild. Der vas annuder shkool. It vas called der Sui Side High School, und it vas at de south hend of town. Der also vas a toid shkool vat vas called de Nuf Said High School und it vas at the north hend of town. But de shkool I commenced on vas better from de udder two shkools. In dis building vas a beeg room. Dis room vas gecalled de guession room. In dis room you vas shupposed to study but Oh! My! how de shtudents guessed at der lessons. Vell anyvay, der vas a beeg teecher in dis room. Her name vas Miss Aily, und Ven she called you hup to her desk, you thot that you vas goin to be ailing in 228. Dis shkool vas halso interested in hateletics. Hin de fall de boys all came hout in yim shuits und run around de beeg feeld. Halso de boys bring hout der beeg clubs and funny clubs dat look like snow shoes. Mit dees tings dey hit balls as far as dey can. In de Vinter dey put on hevy shoes und go into de yim und try to break ich udders harms. Dey use ha ball vitch it is in de shape of an hegg. Hin de shpring dey put on ha shuit dat looks like a bating shuit, und dey hatempt to put de ball thru a hoop vitch it has a net hunder it. Anyvay de shtudents of dees shkool wrote a paper evri Veek. Dis paper vas called de Lotshpite. In dis paper dey put a lot of shpite hagainst de teechers, and halso udder shtudents who dey deed not like. It con- tained honly news vitch vas of interest to shtudents of de shkool. Vell dis shkool vas a great shkool. Evri May de Senior Class put out a hannual. Dees vas de CallDrum. It vas called dat because it getold how de teechers Called de shtudents into de rooms to get lessons und de Drummed der lessons home into der kids. Ach Louis, Baby has fallen to Shleep. -Larry Levy, '30 Page 62 Mrs, Partridge Presents lSenior Class play, 19271 H. Heister as Mr: Partridg . . Th Partlfdg H L. Ford, 11. Gunn e The Mlllmefy Shop A. Hayden, R. Pollgk, v. 1:12311 me Page 64 Top+ CIocks on New Year's Eve . Center-The Clock Chorus. Bottom- Neighbors Page 65 , .I Top-Recognition Day Program Middle- Tulip Time Bottom-The Comedy of Errors Page 66 Senior-Caldron Vodvil Werner Pfeiier-The Village School Teacher Lillums-M. Cowan High-Steppers--Chambers, Smith, Flack, Harris Ballet DancerWAnna. Bell Clay The Melting Pot Page 6 7 SENIOR PLAY OF 1928- POLLY WITH A PAST Left fo right-Suzanne Ivins, Mary Thayer, William Rhamy, Wayne Link, Maurice Glock, William Crane, Mary Shields, Thoburn Wiant, Helen Preece, Helen Davies, Jack Kitch, Sol Rothberg. YOUTH ON THE STAGE This year, for the first time, classes in dramatics have been held in Central. Al- though no credits toward graduation are received, the classes have been very well at- tended. They meet every Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday. The plays that have been given this year have obtained much new material from these classes. However, it is not required that a student take dramatics before trying out for a play. Neighbors , a comedy, was the first play given this year. Gene Johnston and Jean Hayden had the leading parts, and Gertrude McClellan as the grandmother had the character part. They were supported by Hazel Warning, Emma Morton, Ruth Bittler and several other versatile actors. This play was also given at North Side and a cast made up from the casts of both schools presented the play at Indianapolis, com- peting in the State Play Contest. Here it took third place. This is an especial honor since regularly only first and second places are awarded. An abridged version of Shakespeare's play, The Comedy of Errors , was the next play. This was given by Morgan Lewis, Carlyle Pio, Hoy McConnell, Vernon Prange, Virginia Blosser. Marianne Cowan, Virginia Holden, Charles Bond, Edward Bender, Julian Falk and Walter Ehrman. A short comedy skit was presented by Doc Wilkins and Madeline Cromwell. It was given as a hard times play so the admission was only one cent. The senior class play, Polly With a Past , presented in the North Side audi- torium May 17 and 18, was a great success and showed some splendid acting on the part of the seniors in the cast. Miss Suter this year deserves special credit not only for the excellent work she has produced but for the fact that she accomplished this under diiliculties. As dra- matic director of both North Side and Central, she has had to divide her time be- tween them. In spite of the interruptions, she has not in any way fallen down in the work she has produced as is proved by the excellent showing at Indianapolis and the enthusiasm shown by the school audiences. Page 68 Y 'fQ,X l,X '7Q,X '74Y '! Top rozc-V. Cheverton, T. Wiant, J. Habecker, C. Wilkins, M. Lewis, M. Bausser. Second ron'-N. Perkins, J. Hildebrand, L. McKinzie, G. McClellan, W. Warner, E. Betz, M. Wright: Third rozvsV. Brittenham, S. Gladstone, C. Tomas, M. Schulz, J. Forsythe, M. CrabHl,IL Lee,BL EL Bhddaugh. Fozrrthv row-B. Hoffman, L. Stegner, M. Holmes, E. Widenhofer, D. Kastien, A Doran, L. VVright. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB It has been said: Music the fiercest grief can charm And fate's severest rage disarm. Music can soften pain to ease And make despair and madness please Our joys below it can improve, And antedate the bliss above. Other poets have expressed similarly the powers of music, and the effect of it on individuals. Because the former leaders of the music de- partment realized these values of song, the Glee Clubs of Central High were organized. These classes are able to reach many students who would not otherwise come in contact with the music department. Within the last year, about eight glee clubs, meeting two times each week under the direction of Mr. Teel, have been held. They were girls and boys or mixed choruses ranging in numbers from eighteen to forty- two. The accompanists for the classes this year were Jean Forsythe, Helen Smith, Theresa Cafaro, Tom Snook, and Grace Croxall. The group pictured above is not, as might be imagined, one of the mixed choruses but a part of the Girls' Glee Club with whom the varsity cheer leaders posed. Page 70 fi- Top row-M. Masterson, I. Strouse, C. Foster, B. Balzer. Second row-E. Gibson, L. Allison, R. Cook, D. Strong, D. B. Golden. Third row-D. Hileman, G. Frye, E. Tagmeyer, M. Bolens, D. Dillon, M. Cowan. Fourth row-M. Brighton, K. Robinson, V. Lambrook, H. Abbot, F. Pio. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Accomplishments of the glee club during the past year are especially encouraging. As the result of work done in class and the practises of the combined choruses at other hours, they have sung for three entertain- ments of the music department and at the commencement program. Some of the numbers especially popular with the glee clubs were Unfold Ye Portals , The Lost Chord and lighter music, such as Dixie and Home Road . Another success of the department, for which the glee club deserves a great share of the credit is the production of Tulip Time . Every mem- ber of the classes had a part in this delightful operetta in either the Dutch or American choruses or as one of the main characters. With its lovely Dutch atmosphere of tulips and windmills, this production was one of the most enjoyable events of the year. ,,..v'x 1 Page 71 Top row-L. Hizer, R. Miller, N. Sams, R. Flory, R. Biebrich, W. Mitchell, R. Thompson. X Second row-B. Yablonky, D. Gerlock, L. Miller, H. Guenther, C. Voegtlein, C. Briggs. Third row-H. Tucker, N. Bosell, L. Clippinger, C. Crandall, C. Schmidt, J. Koegel, D. Wilson. Fourth ron'-P. Aumann tdrum majorh, D. Hiler, F. Studler, P. Barr, E. Koos, M. Grose, J. Johnston, R. Coar, E. Pageler, P. Smith, J. Bastian, W. Stapleton, Stanley Teel. director. .llcmbers who were not present when the picture was taken. are-C. Hire, H. Leitz, L. Etzler, R. Smeltzer, E. Workman, F. Riecheldorfer, M. Wright, R. Snyder. BAND Probably the most important group next to the team at basketball and football games is the band, which is under direction of Mr. Stanley Teel, who is in charge of the music department. The band was first started in 1923 by Mr. Schaffer, but since then it has grown to be the largest city high school band with a membership of 40. Central's band may boast of having a flute, oboe, and French horn which no other city high school band has. This year the band will not lose many members through graduation and Mr. Teel believes that next year he will be able to enter the members in the state contest. This year the band has played at all home games, at one out-of-town game at Auburn, and the sectional and regional basketball tournaments. The musicians have also played at many of Central's pep sessions and have taken part in city parades. The band practices each Wednesday and Friday night from 3:00 until 3:45 P. M. During the spring and summer months marching is practiced. Page 72 ORCHESTRA The orchestra for the second year under Stanley M. Teel of DePauw, is doing splendid work. With several new instruments that have been furnished 'by the school board, the orchestra has undoubtedly the best balanced instrumentation since its found- ing, six years ago. The work takes up the study of orchestral compositions of various degrees of difficulty. It is composed of thirty members and has proved itself a valuable asset to the school with its three concerts in the auditorium at the operet- ta Tulip Time , and at several plays given by various departments of the school. It has attracted outside attention in giving concerts at several banquets, one of the most important being the Optimist banquet at the Community Center, and also en- tertained the audience of Deacon Dubbs at Adams school. Following the custom of past years the orchestra will play for the commencement. Four members from the string section, Wilda Woehr, Edith Brittenham, Conrad Monroe, and Marcile Worgum, form the Central string quartette. They are, although an entirely new group from the quartette, a very capable group and have successfully played for various school functions, the Kiwanis and other outside entertainments. The quartette plays some of the most diihflicult works, as of Dvorak, Tschaikowsky, and Servern which are in their repertoire. The other twenty-six members of the orchestra are: Rolland Miller, Maurice Lahmeyer, Lawrence Levy, Jean Forsythe, Norman Sams, Jane Johnson, Harold Tuck- er, Margaret Grose, Francis Studler, Ernest Koos, Paul Smith, Edward Pageler, Donald Wilson, John Bastion, Leon Etzler, Merceda Wright, Wayne Mitchel, Robert Thompson, Faythe Reichelderfer, Brooks McCague, Hilbert Guenther, Bennie Yablonky, Corvie Crandal, LaVerne De Haven, Richard Snyder, and Ernest Workman. Page 73 Top ron'-J. Bradtmiller, R. Dole, E. Tagmeyer, Bottom row-M. Holmes, J. Forsythe, G. Croxall tacconipanistj, R. Godwin. GIRLS' DOUBLE TRIO A new organization in Central, the girls' double trio, has taken the place of the girls' qua1'tet of former years. Its members are chosen by Mr. Teel from the much larger group of the Glee Club. Two of the girls pictured above, Rachel Dole and Jane Bradtmiller, left at the end of the first semester and were succeeded by Elfrieda Widenhofer and Luella Allison. The girls sang at many events during the year including music de- partment programs, several church entertainments, and banquets of the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. The trio has been received very enthusiastically at all of its appear- ances. Much credit is due the girls who have added so much to the suc- cess of Central's Music Department. Page 74 rf ., . Wi N Q Uv' I ,,,z .p - .,,-, v JS x I L.. First row-Paul Aumann, Thoburn Wiant, Sol Rothberg. Top row-Juha Conner fahernatej, Rosza Tonkeh coach. AFFIRMATIVE DEBATING TEAM Miss Rosza Tonkel, debating coach, has been in Central only one year. She has previously coached teams at New Haven High School. In 1924 her team won the championship of the Northeastern Indiana Debating League. The class of '28 greatly appreciate the splendid work that she has done. The Northern Indiana Debating League, of which Central is a mem- ber, debated a very important and timely question this year. It was: Resolved: That the great western powers should hold themselves bound to the same rights and duties in their relation to the Chinese in China as in their relation to each other. Central's affirmative team was com- posed of seniors. The following were the team members: Paul Au- mann, Thoburn Wiant, Sol Rothberg, Julia Conner falternatel. This team had two debates this year. It met the Leo negatives here at Central and defeated them. The second debate was held at North Side with North Side. Although they put up a good fight they lost to the Northern neighbors by a small margin. Page 7 6 Left to right-Miss Tonkel, Charles Bond, Morgan Lewis, Philip Mann falter- natej, IIiHis Ilarris NEGATIVE DEBATING TEAM Juniors comprised the negative debating team which made a very creditable showing for Central. Central's negative defenders were: Hillis Harris, Charles Bond, Morgan Lewis, and Philip Mann, alternate. This team journeyed to Andrews to debate with the Andrews affirma- tives. The Central team was defeated, but the Hpeppy little team shouldered its defeat bravely and came out victorious in their debate with Huntington, which was held here. At the close of the debating season, a number of Central's teachers gave a banquet in honor of the debaters and the time keeper, Mildred Ton- kel. This banquet was a great success. The debaters sincerely appreciated the interest and cooperation of the faculty. One of the most important contests of the year was the school Constitutional Oratorical Contest. This was held on March 22nd in Cen- tral's auditorium. Morgan Lewis won first place While Alfred Wolke and Charles Bond tied for second place. These contestants spoke on The Present Significance of the Constitution. Page 77 A f - wsu- .,,-, G.McCLELLAN R.TONKEL H.HARRIS Coach ORATORICAL AND EXTEMPORANEOUS CONTEST One of the most outstanding events of the public speaking class this year was the Lincoln Oratorical contest. Gertrude McClellan Won the girl's contest in Allen County. This contest was held in Central's auditor- ium, February 17. On February 24 the district contest was held at Au- burn. Gertrude again came out victorious. The purpose of this contest was to stimulate an interest in the me- morial Which is to be erected in honor of Abraham Lincoln and his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln. The memorial is to be erected at Lincoln City, Indiana. Hillis Harris, a junior, won the first semi-annual extemporaneous contest this year. Dorothy Alderdice, a senior Won a close second, and William Bittler, a junior, won third place. The subjects for discussion were 'Smoke Nuisance , Government Control of Radio, and Track Elevation . Hillis Harris spoke on Smoke Nuisance. As a result of this contest she will have her name engraved on the Koerber Cup and on the Benner Cup. Page 78 323'?3?.3 R. GODWIN T. WIANT Editor lst Semester Editor 2nd Semester THE SPGTLIGHT Central's weekly newspaper, the Spotlight, enjoyed a prosperous year under the direction of Leah Austin, faculty advisor, and the editorship of Ruth Godwin and Thoburn Wiant. With the editorial policy of fostering real school spirit, a limited but efficient staff worked toward the coveted goal of All American . Every effort was exerted to publish a paper worthy of Central High School. Ruth Godwin edited the paper the first semester. During this period the seniors published a special edition. Other editions of exceptional in- terest were the Thanksgiving and Christmas papers. An efficient stai was organized, including a number of under-classmen who received train- ing for more responsible positions. B. YABLONKY R. DOLE L. AUSTIN M. HAWKINS Adv. Mgr. News Ed. Advisor Cir. Mgr. Page 80 Sta.11dz'ng-J. Falk, P. Smith, I. Phillips, H. Preece, L. Hizer, M. Beyerlein, M. Buesching, M. Chambers. ' Sitting-H. Harris, H. Gerberding, W. Makemson, N. Bosell, S. Masursky, M. Hawkins, W. Pfeiffer, R. Dole, Miss Austin, R. Ochstein. THE SPOTLIGHT Thoburn Wiant filled the position of editor for the second semester which was marked with a series of interesting publications. Of these the most outstanding were the sectional and regional tournament issues which Were published jointly by the three city high schools. These papers went under the name of Tournament News and were 20 and 12 pages respectively. Another lively paper was the April Fool issue full of newsy stories of no seriousness. The Editorial Policy of the Spotlight has been: 1. To foster real school spirit. 2. To iniiuence student thought and opinion. 3. To encourage and support clean sportsmanship in all things. 4. To encourage worthy activities. 5. To promote good scholarship. 6. To give honor where honor is due. 7. To serve as a medium of expression for the student-body and faculty. 8 . To uphold, promote, and carry out the honored traditions of Central High School. P. AUMANN P. SMITH W. PFEIFFER A. WOLKE News Ed. Feature Ed. Asst. Adv. Mg-r. Sport Ed. Page S1 1 ' 1 2 .Q .K 'fl 1 , Y 1 H M'-Nm' lr i' l, ' ' i f in A ll -'---N-PM---f-'sw M--N-M l E. HARTMAN, Editor G. CROXALL, Assoc. Editor THE MAKERS OF THE BOOK Some times it seems a never-ending job-putting out a year-book, but there is fun along with it and the excitement of wondering just how it is going to look when it is all done. The biggest jobs fall on the editor, associate editor, and faculty advisor. Edward Hartman has been the man at the helm of this annual with Grace Croxall as assistant. Most of the gay little figures that adorn the introductory pages were made by Elsie Lewerenz, art editor, and Selma Roeder, assistant, under the guiding hand of Miss Newman and Miss Rieke, art instructors. Mary Thayer and Made- line Cromwell as senior editors looked after the interests of that digni- tied class. Other class editors are: junior-Hillis Harris, Margery Haw- kins: sophomore-Helen Dessauer, Cecil Soog freshman-Julian Falk, Helene Smith. The important looking individual who was always chasing club mem- bers before the camera and seeking names to fit the faces in the pictures was none other than William Crane, club editor. He was assisted by Frances Millikan, Helen Yergens, and Carl Roembke. The glories of the past in football, basketball, baseball and track were recounted by Thoburn Wiant, sports editor. Jane Bradtmiller chronicled the victories and losses of the girls volleyball and basketball S. ROTHBERG W.HERDERHORST M. THAYER M. CROMWELL Business Mgr. Ci-r. Mgr. Senior Ed. Senior Ed. 1,'-1. . gs :ni ,H-, -- .... ., W.- ,. E Page 82 fl, 'f1E, Top row-H. Smith, F. Milligan, M. Hawkins. I. Smith, S. Roeder, M. Chambers, W. Makemson. Bottom row-Miss Austin, R. Dole, J. Falk, H. Harris. teams and the splashes made by the Central mermaids. Alfred Wolke and Willodean Makemson, feature editors, portrayed the youth of the school in the bits of wit and humor scattered throughout the book. The two financiers of the Caldron staff were Sol Rothberg, business manager, who kept the accounts straight and paid the bills, and Wilfred Herderhorst, circulation manager, who conducted a successful subscription campaign. Rachel Dole, as his assistant, secured the greatest number of subscriptions among the solicitors. Since advertising is prohibited, the financing of the book was more difficult than in previous years, but through the support of the study body and especially the senior class the Caldron was able to be published successfully. To Miss Austin goes the credit of handling the affairs of this year- book successfully in addition to her Work as advisor of the Weekly publi- cation. This is her first year as advisor for an annual. She is known better by the staff and pupils as Aunt Leah . W. CRANE T. WIANT E. LEWERENZ A. WOLKE Club Editor Sports Editor Art Editor Features Page 83 Left to 'right-M. Chambers, associate editorg G. Yagerlehner, editor, Miss Mc- Khnne,advB0r FRAGMENTA LATINA A newspaper that is truly Latin, written by Latin students, is Fragmenta Latina. It is not a metropolitan daily nor even a school week- ly, but a semi-yearly organ of the Latin department. Publication began in 1919 under the direction of Stewart Hulse and William Merrill. The editors of the paper since then are as follows: 1920-21, Joseph Folsom and Mable Gresley: 1921-22, Ned Arick: 1922-23, Howard Tenny and John Shoaf: 1923-24, Poynter McEvoy and David Bernstein, 1924-25, James Anglin and Vere Kintg 1925-26, Vergil Norford and Richard Heine: 1926- 27, Grace Croxall and Selma Roederg 1927-28, Glenn Yagerlehner and Mary Chambers. The Hrst edition was a small two-column affair but has grown to a four column sheet almost three times the size of the original one. In 1924 additions were made to the staff. One reporter was elected from each Latin class to be its representative. This plan is still used. Much credit is due the two faculty advisors, Miss Beyerlein, now at North Side High, and Miss McKinnie, who have guided the policies of the papers. The first editions of the years 1926-27 and 1927-28 were unique in that the first page represented newspapers of ancient times. 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Y .J .,-A '.'+ - :L MURRAY MENDENHALL Coach When Murray Mendenhall came to Central high school, it marked a new era in Tiger athletics. By virtue of his winning personality, his ex- tensive knowledge of the sports he was coaching, and an inborn sense of loyalty to Central and Central's teams, he was able, through sheer merit, to lift the Fighting Central athletes up to a level which never before had been attained. He put Central high school on the athletic map of Indiana, and instituted an athletic reputation which has spread all over the state. He has sent the Tiger hardwood artists to the state for three consecutive times. His net men have copped the regional for three times, and were crowned sectional champs four successive years. Not only has he become famed in basketball. but his gridiron men are constantly a threat to opponents, and his baseball and track aspirants always come back with good records. Murray Mendenhall was given full charge of all boys athletics for the first time this year. He has already proved himself more than capable of holding the position. Mendy is a real pal to all of his players. Every one of the letter men can vouch for the fact that there is only one coach in Indiana-and that is Mendy ! Page S6