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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1941 volume:

I 48 1 Q L-2 il Q l...l AP 55 X49 NO TEAM COULD go on to victory without the cheering and backing of the entire student body. Centra1's cheerleaders give the students a chance to back their teams with encouraging yells. The varsity cheerleaders pictured are: First row, Bill lvlichell, Glenn Lewtong second row, George Hathert, Mr. lrwin Arnold, coach, and Bob Cottingham. To them goes a great deal of credit for the Tigers' good showing this year. To qualify for varsity cheerleading, a boy must have had his training in the cheerleaders' class that Mr. Arnold conducts on each Wednesday after school. ln this class the cheerleaders learn the yells and how to lead them. Experience in cheerleading is obtained in leading at the pre- liminary games. Letters, only, are given to the varsity cheerlead- ers each year until they become seniorsewhen - .v?'? they receive both letters and sweaters. ,fi C4 u...QV,,,., it ,S R .. -f X. n ,X Lx if 'R SEASON SCORE IS CENTRAL 228, OPPONENTS O1 6 If Sept. 20 Central 27 Central Catholic O Oct. 22 Central 33 Columbia City 24 Sept. 27 Central 39 Decatur O Oct. 23 Huntington 21 Central 7 Oct. 4 North Side 13 Central Oct. 25 Central 31 New Castle 7 Oct. 11 Central 33 Auburn Nov. 1 Central 14 Hgmmgnd Clark 7 Oct. 18 Central 14 Shortridge Nov. 9 Central 24 South Side 7 CENTRAL-SOUTH SIDE Iohnny Leon, the Tigers' hard-driving All- City fullback, is shown as he plunges six yards through the heart ot the South Side line to score six more points for Central. lt was the great play ot Leon and Dick Tackett that led the Bengals to this 24-7 smashing victory over the Archers in the final game of the season, November 9. CENTRAL-SHORTRIDGE This picture shows a backfield man of the Short- ridge, lndianapolis, team going for a short gain around right end. However, he was stopped quickly by Frank Roberts, number 14, Tiger end. After a gruelling battle, the Central boys came out on top, 14-U, October 18, at the North Side tield. Shortridge was rated as a leading state team. Page 97 ALL-STAR AND SENIOR LEAGUES First row Freese, P, Russell, M Zent, Barnes, Slyby, Miller, French, Tyler, LeFever, R Oberkiser, T Sheets, Bailey. Second row Cox, Purdue, McCombs, DeSelm, Strum, G, Sheets, Pliett, Holman, P Oberkiser, Kughler, Neff, Turpchinoff, Sims Top row Marks, A Zent, Nern, Longberry, Paschall, Black, Webster, Tsuleff, Bojrab, Cochran, Ramsey, Skekloff, Collias By Moses Slyby lntramural sports in Central High School provide opportunity for 200 boys, who do not play on the varsity or reserve teams, to take part in this sports activity. The fellows really enjoy the sports in which they engage. Whenever a game is scheduled, the boys put this day on their remembering card. ALL STAR LEAGUE Better Players Over 120 lbs. The Rens won the All-Star League basketball champion- ship, with Al Black as their cape tain. This league was the most inconsistent of the three leagues which make up Intramural. The names that are prominent as far as scoring is concerned are lohn Trier, Robert Bricker, Eric Mane guson, Don Freese, and Gale Wisner. SENIOR LEAGUE Boys over 120 lbs. The Senior League basketball championship was won by the Shamrocks, captained by Charles Bender. The Maple Leaves took second place by defeating their opponents in the playfoff. Bill Lonis, Bill Neat, Robert Miller, Iunior Neff, Bill ltt, lohn Bot- toms, and George Marks were the boys who led this league in scoring. MIDGET LEAGUE MIDGET LEAGUE Boys 120 lbs. and Under The Midget League turned out to be the best league in intra- mural basketball. The teams did not forfeit to each other at any time. The Trojans took the bas- ketball championship honor with Robert Benner as their captain. High scoring honors went to Bill Eshcoff, Charles Matlock, George Pliett, Max Ramsey, and Hollis Taylor. First row Espich, Adamonis, Bryant, I Taylor, R Smith, E Russell, Howard, Cook Second row Redmerski, Cop- polino, Fancher, Yentes, Gouloff, Eshcoff, Sands, B, Savio, Roberts, Malott, Ieffries, referee Top row Benecke, lones Iohnson, R Moody, Woodward, Boltz, Meeks, Berning, Hanley, Knox l.- l: By Iohn Trier The famous fast-breaking style of basketball made popular by Central's Light Brigade of l935-37 was employed this year by another pow- erful sharp-shooting band of Central Tigers. This fast, race-horse brand of ball again proved its dominating power as the Bengals conquered l5 of their 20 opponents and reached the finals of the sectional tourney. The Murraymen started the season out right by defeating the New Castle Trojans 42-34. Disaster then hit the Tigers and they went into a slump, losing three games in a row. lt was at this point that two seniors and a soph- omore, Buss 'Wilkin, Dick Tackett and Bill Wash- ington, respectively, came to the Blues rescue and began hitting their stride to lead the Tigers on to victory. Employing a dazzling, fast break attack, the ferocious Tigers started on a nine game victory streak, which included victories over the national Catholic champs, Central Cath- olic, their old rival South Side, and such great teams as Huntington and Decatur Central. As Napoleon had his Waterloo, Central also had its downfall. The North Side Bedskins proved to be a little too smooth for the Tigers, and the Beds eked out a one point victory over the Blue warriors. This years state Champs, the Wash- ington Hatchets, then handed Central its worst defeat of the year, beating them 59-42. With the opportunity of being coached by Mur- ray Mendenhall, who instilled in them that famous do or die Central spirit, the Tigers again began to play some real ball and hit the winning streak again. Elkharts Blue Blazers next fell victim to the Blue and White Tigers. For the second time the Tigers defeated their keen rival, South Side The Murraymen then went on to end their season with impressive victories over Kendallville and Marion. With a successful season ended, the Tigers pre- pared for the tournament season. Led by some superb playing of Buss Wilkin, the Tigers ad- vanced to the finals of the sectional tourney, where they were defeated by an exceptionally accurate North Side team. The Blue and White played four games in the sectionals, defeating South Side 54 to 44, New Haven 49 to 25, Elmhurst 39 to 25, but losing to North Side, 40 to 3l, The Beserve sguacl is proud of an excellent season, winning l9 of a possible 2U games. They lost their only game by three points to South Side and then turned around to whip the Archers twice. RESERVE SQUAD First row Armstrong, Young, Bienz, Russell, Thieme, student manager, Gardner, Mugg, Matlock Second row Blanks, Ramsey, Gater, Lew, lennings, Gran, Powers, lames Top row Dornte, coach, Mendenhall, lr, Lindenberg, Holmes Burton, Shopotf, Brackmann, Benner. Page 99 CASIMIB STANSKI Nurriber Q Thi.: sophomore boy saw his tirst action on the varsity this year Chuck is a clever ball- handler and great delensive man RUSSELL WILKIN l I Number 3 I 'Bites a senior, led the city teams in scoring this year, Named I on the All-Northern State team, , he was voted the city's leading ' ,l e. i cage pay r DICK TACKETT Number 5 i Dick is big, aggressive, and a great rebound rnan. He is a ' senior this year and will be greatly missed next year EMIL SITKO Number 5 i'Monl:, a iunior, is a clever guard and a real ball hawk, His great playing should be very valuable next year. FBED SHAW I Number 4 l Mendys ace in the hole was I this stocky built senior Shad- l ow is a hard lighter and good I all-around man. I BILL WASHINGTON I Number ll One-handed, left-handed shots , are the favorites of this colored sophomore, Bill was the second I highest scorer of the team. 1 I if I. l L L Li 1940-41 SEASON I Central--42 New Castle ..,. 34 , Central-26 South Bend ,,,, 33 Centralm-25 Muncie .,..,,.,,, 3U Centrale25 North Side o.r.,u 30 Central-39 Columbia C. 33 i Centralf3I Central Cath, 28 Central-40 Decatur Cent, 28 Centralf5O Hartford City 37 Central-45 Auburn ,,,,,...., 20 Central-57 Page IUU Decatur ....i..... I4 The Tigers played their tirst City Series game against the Irish. This picture shows a Jump ball between Dick Tackett, Tiger center and Bob Walker, No, 37 ol Central Catholic The Tigers won the game 3l-28, Washington and Wilkin led the Tigers to victory while Leto and Keenan kept up the Irish morale Date. December l4. This picture shows Central winning, 32-31, in the first South Side-Central game ln the photo are, South Side. 73, Chick Shimer, 78, Bill Knoll Central 3, Buss Wilkin, 4, Fred Shaw, 5, Dick Tackett. Central won the game 32'3l on some great playing by Wilkin in cooperation with teammates, Date' Ianuary l7. ll ill...- The Tigers met defeat at the hands of the North Side Redskins, 42-41. ln this action picture, above, the Redskins are: 99, Bob Young, 97, jim Harrison, 87, Bill Ranly, jumping, Bob Cowan. The Tigers are: 88, lim Miller, also jumping, Bill Washington, under the basket, Don Rice. Date: january 24. The second South Side game proved to be easier for the Tigers. The Blue and White swept the Green off their feet with a 36-31 victory. Here is a jump ball be- tween Dick Tackett of Central and Bob Hines of South Side. Bill Washington, Tiger forward, is in the background, ready for action. Date, February 8. DUANE KOCH Number IO Koch is a last defensive man A senior, he will not see action next year He is a clever ball handler. DON RICE Number 14 Don has done some fine play- ing this year and next year will be counted on greatly He is a junior. HAROLD IAMESON Number l2, Shooting Red, a senior, was a clever ball handler and good guard. He did his best job in holding Bob Cow- an, North's star, to eight points HM MILLER Number 8 This junior center was out most of the season with injuries His height, 6' 3 , will come in mighty handy next year BOB VAN RYN Number 7, Middle Bob was the long shot artist of the team His sharp shooting ability has greatly helped the Tiaers He has two more yearn. TOM BARFELL Number 13 Tom is a good all-around man He :specializes on high-arched side shots Next years success will depend a great deal on him. 1940-41 SEASUN Central Whiting . Central South Side. Central Huntington Central North Side .. Central Hammond .. Central- Washington Central- Elkhart ....,,.. Central- South Side. Central Kendallville Central- Marion ........ Page 28 3l 33 42 34 59 34 31 35 33 lUl up-. Q 013,41 i.-hi b aiflrltlvia 'gm ymlmli TRACK EVENTS Left, top to bottom: Ma.rion Zerit heaves the shot. See it leave his hand? . . , Lew, high jumping, looks determined as he clears the bar . . . Kughler, hurd- ler, sails down the track as he takes first place again . . . Lew, pole vaulting, places in the South Side meet. Right, top to bottom: DeSelm, Gamble and Douglas are off to a fast start . . , Lew, pole vaulting again, goes up and over . . . Koch, Turpchinoff, and Capin are be- ginning to put on the pressure . . . Sitka ousts Shimer in the South Side meet, The CENTRAL Tiger tracksters scored quite well against their scheduled competitors, number- ing eight this season. The veterans who carried a great deal of the burden this sea- son are Emil Sitko, Ralph Holman, Robert Kughler, Roy Lattimore, Duane Koch, Robert Lew, Otto Turpchinoff, lohn Leon, and Roger Zwayer. The trackmen defeated Colum- bia City, 9l to 21, taking ten out of a possible eleven events. Others on the track team are Cox, Pressler, Gray, Capin, Blanks, Washington, Smallback, Stanski, Ereese, Zent, Eshcoff, and White. CENTRAL TENNIS PLAYERS PRACTICE Armond Martin, Richard Ladig, and Steve Thomas. Thomas returns a wicked serve THE CENTRAL varsity tennis team encountered a ten-game schedule, announced by Mr. Charles Turpin, tennis coach. The racket wielders who carry the fighting spirit to the courts are Steve Thomas, Richard Ladig, Ar- nold Krauskopf, Leonard Kraus- kopf, Armond Martin, Robert Blos- som, Edwin Lindenberg, and Ronf ald Brackmann. Those on last year's team are Thomas, Martin, and Lindenberg. Each one of Centrals opponents is scheduled to play the Tigers twice, Decatur was their first foe, while their last opponent was South Side. TEElNG OEF against the lrish of Central Catholic, the Central golf team started their season at Eos- ter Park this year. The boys practice every night after school when the weather is suitable. This year's team played fair golf this season. The golf team consists of Wayne Buchan, Kenneth Buchan, lim Tay- lor, lohn Ray, Richard McCorkle, and lohn McCorkle. The team dropped their initial game. Mr. Louis R. Craney, coach, won first place in the coaches' golf championship competition of Northern lndiana this spring. CENTRAL GOLFERS PLAY CENTRAL CATHOLIC AT FOSTER PARK Page 103 ne Buchan swings with graceand form. Taylor watches as Blauvelt, C, C., putts Kenneth Buchan tries to sink the ball Q 9 I .vb A, b, aw R fig COACHES Emma Adams and bhIh idhdd. ' ' of girls in their atlil tic interests at Central SPCRTS of LL SORT By Betty Mathews The Central Girls Athletic Association, with the largest active membership of any club in school, has just completed another successful year. Of the many meetings in which the girls had loads of fun, the Christmas and Halloween par- ties, Play Day, the dance, the exhibition, and the banquet were the most outstanding. The largest event was Play Day for which the Central girls were host to the North Side and South Side Athletic Associations, All kinds of games were played in both gyms and in the activ- ities rooni, then the girls went to the cafeteria where they ate and danced. The affair was a potluck, and there was much good food to spare. Next of the big events was the annual dance which was held February 8, in the cafeteria, fol- lowing the South Side game. Eleanor Luttman and her committee put the Boogie Swing over for a very large crowd. May 2 was the date of the exhibition, in which many girls had a chance to show their talents, Madeline Rodman, Leonteen Rodman, and Delores Treuchet were among the outstanding dancers. When May 28 came it brought the whole club together for the last time at the annual banquet. The trophy winners and the new officers were announced. Lillian Kesler, chairman of the ban- quet, and her committee were responsible for the fun had there. The new officers will be given the opportunity to show what they can do to lead the club to further success. ' The three senior girls having the highest num- ber of points received sweaters on Recognition Day. Each girl received a stripe for every sport in which she made first team for four years. The officers who headed the club for l94U-4l were president, Betty Mathews, vice-president, Mary Ann Mohr, treasurer, Wanda Lipp, secre- tary, Donna Burton, point recorder, Betty Huffman, and advisers, Miss Meribah lngham and Miss Emma Adams The club installed a new system of handling towels. They bought a washing machine, towels, and other necessary equipment By the new sys- tem all the girls were given a clean towel every time they showered. Miss lngham was respon- sible foi' this very beneficial system. CENTRAL GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First row. l. Buckniafier, Schelper, Pritchard, Sweeney, Sthaper, DeHaven, Luttman, Mathews, Miss lngham, adviser, M. A. Mohr, Radke, VanHorn, Menefee, Steller, L Kesler, Bowers Second row Buhlman, S Mohr, Blauvelt, Sund- heimer, Krotke, M. Hadjieff, Doelling, M. Buckmaster, F. Haiiieff, McCarron, Davies, Friedrich, Burlchardt, Faulkner, M. lohnson, Lattimore, Smallwood, Cowan. Third row' Demsey, Wysong, Augustyniak, Bitcby, Huffman, S Kesler, Sand- kuhler, Gebhart, Burton, Nycum, Uhlig, Kieffer, Beckman, Wagner, Henry, Leonard, Zartiiian, Meters Top row. Shearer, lames, Bruot, Meyers, Skory, Niedermeier, H. lohnson, Korte, Mueller, Treuchet, M Rodman, Crabbs, Logan, Herman, Cook, Denis, Fraser, Mooney, Tescula, Pope. Page lO5 gm , ff!-g ff' f ' 1 i ,NSN ff! J ku' ,iL5!!f!,f ?' ff ,.'f:f1::f::':f::zr:i1 :2.ff. V YY XS OPPORTUNXTY XNDEED TO ATTEND A SCHOOL HEADED BY UNUSUALLY CAPABLE ADMXNXSTRATORS. 0 MAYOR HARRY W. BAALS, WHO ONCE ATTENDED CENTRAL, HEADS OUR SCHOOLS BY VXRTUE OE HKS APPOXNTNE POWER AND HKS XNTEREST KN A BOYS AND cams. ,,,.,,2,,,2,.,, OFFICIAL r1,, 'q5x,,,, ' MA J , I U Q . 'Li'-41 If 1 -. .,.- , .i' ,,l ' tgvx' K K X, r We 'I fk . xv' .Q I 9 9 'O '11, F A , I -A :, ' Y, k' kk 4 5, ,, Q.. u' '- js. A Q qi, - XFX' W s y ' V, ' 'W . . x FRESHMAN TEAM 'iopi Raby, Ponsot, Kesler, Meiers. Middle: Shearer, Bixby, Cowan. Seated: Denis. SOPHOMORE TEAM Lelt to right Ee-nward, Grenzenlfach, Neu, l-loffman, Davies, Augustyniak, McCarran, and Stellar SENIOR TEAM Clocl-:wise Lipp, Mathews, Ludwig, Schaper, Sweeney, and Patton. IUNIOR-SENIOR GAME These girls, Hadjiett, Ludwig, Burton, and Mathews, watch the ball with anxiety as it decides the fate of their teams. ,Q , 1 VZ. 6 , , . l W f ki ,zwff 1:-gf !:N, ,it M : 1 v xg., 1 - i wif ir' 1. 1 fr if f-, JUNIOR TEAM Left to right' Kesler, Hadiielt, Robinson, Strong, Doel- ling, Bowser, and Nycum. By Mary Ann Mohr and Betty Mathews Over 150 girls seized the opportunity to partic- ipate in basketball this year. Out ot that number E54 were chosen to represent their respective teams in the tournament. The Koerber Cup, awarded annually, went to the freshman team, who won the basketball tourney this year in Ianuary. The seniors, trailing close behind with one loss, gained second place, while the juniors and sophomores tied for third place. Since all teams were very evenly matched, the competition was really great. Even Miss Adams and Miss lngham, coaches, could not predict the outcome ot the tourney. l Page 107 ki X N awwwnift , A ,... ,-XFN? M. ix fx Q 'Elf ' 6 I P -.fm , 'X W f 'P 1 '-X x wp , A Q W ann . 'TEV 5122 if Af. was . gig -gfgjg MA ww iff ,LSR K, 0 A.h,1 ' fag K Y f 'Nx f A , ' , .,:, il ,k,:.. ' b ',', S f I QIZV A Q X 51 . 6 X ,:x, y sr :V ,.., r , ,,X, N , . . . XM , L. S 'i15'3f'2L'.'fZT Ve- f XLL'X 'g x 3 fff ff A l V N. X .-.f , if jx 1, k i f!,Sf Q.,--W QsN X ,'.. Nw. A an V. ? L ... .A Q' X x H24 Q - X X xx, is ' N X f.: fi X A X M X XREBN. x X K , ..,-X , , Q' mms- an KM 'W 4 1 .,..-.3-X ,.,.,, - Q, do 941 l MNNWi l111ww i 1 1 I c 1 1 s behind the scenes, the titui tighting p t With these 'ooy an go on The beaut ances is controited ard are i 'BK show c e pertorrn At the bo Dean or ati th trorn the switch-board. ' Baiiey, senior stage rnanager, 'cian, and Biii Niicheii, e crew. iii Burt, chiet eiectri sophomore member ot the stag 'i drops, important tactors in t undation ot the 'th- he curtaii any production, are the o scenery, and what woutd a piay be wi out scenery? Here we see the drops be- ing tied oti' by Bob Cottingharn, tim Younce, Micheii and Baiiey. curtain rises 'Qetore the teverish at- 'Yhe iast tew moments ost exciting. 'in one tinai he stage betore the ptay, it are working te, are the rn rnpt to cornpiete t rneyer and Miche re. Look despera te Kenny Pihiers away at a spotiight tixtu dont they? ,Q Q 4 Lam, ,g Lg, , .f 5 Bw! Ciitiord Simon ihe rnosi enier- P-iniosi Eiqhieenu was one oi ioiining ond ouisionding senior pioys ever ore- lsenied or Ceniroi High Schooi, Novernher i5-i6 UQAO, ii was or cornedy-drorno ieoiurinq the 1 ironhies oi Eddie, ci i7-veoir-oici boy' rnoiniv his ' giri, his crooninq, on essay coniesi, on uncie W ond ci rnisundersiondinq iorniiy The cost is 2 shown on ihis page Upper righi, seared, David Skorv, Ciiiiord Sirnon, Mae Ruih Vonseiow, Torn Crosbie. Bock row Morv Ann Mohr, Moriorie Pronge, Eveivn Yciiiiicner, Poiiy Leeih, Eeiiv Potion, Leo Rum- bciugh, 'rieien Prdier, Mavis Bioernicer, Chories Downie, 'Reho Sieiiier, ond irrno Eisenhouer, Lower right: Ciiiiord Sirnon, as Eddie, and More Huih Vanseiow, cis 'AP-nn, Beiow, seoiied Mavis Bioernicer, Berry Poiiion ond Chories Downie. Siondinqz Ciiiiord Simon ond Torn Crosbie. 'C' 4 1 Page ll4 By Clifford Simon The annual Christmas Plays, under the direction of Miss Margery Suter, upheld the holiday spirit of i941 on December 17. Two very impressive and utterly beautiful plays, Beau of Bath and Faith and Works, were presented to the student body, Beau of Bath, starring Betty Warner and Bob Cottingham, was a luxuriously beautiful drama about the dream of the old man Beau Nash, who had once been the center of societys attraction. The other, a simple yet impressive story about the Christ- mas spirit in the wilderness of the Midwest about l79U, featured Mae Buth Vanselow and Alan Temple. The pictures below depict unusual scenes from those Christmas plays. Top left: Beautiful scene from Beau of Bath as Beau Nash, played by Bob Cottingham, is standing before the portrait of his Bosamond, who in reality is Betty Warner. Lower left: Leo Bumbaugh, as Indian Chief Tahagjut, talks to the family, Mae Ruth, Toy Beare, and Alan, while Bay Brown looks on, This was a crucial moment in the play Faith and Works. Top right: Alan Temple, a young minister, is speaking with his young wife, Mae Ruth Vanse- low, and their small daughter, Ioy Beare, about the Christmas holiday. Lower right: Leo Bumbaugh, as lndian Chief, likes children very much. ln the photo he is shown holding little Ioy in his arms, while Min- ister Temple looks on. By Clifford Simon Our l-lit Parade, judged by a great many as the best SeniorfCaldron Vaudeville Central High has ever presented, was staged Ianuary 31, Besides being one of the best to be presented, it was un- doubtedly the largest performance, offering a total of l7 acts and a grand finale, Under the direction of Miss Helen E. Hilgemann and Mr. Balph G, Virts the following acts were presented Drummer Boy, Stardust, Sometimes l Wonder, l'Tumbleweeds, Cowboy Sweethearts, Hlumpin' livers, What's New, Shoe Shine Boy, Goofus, Farmer in the Dell, Practice Malfies Perfect, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Alice Blue Gown, 'lMelancholy Baby, 'lMan on the Flying Trapeze, Scatf terbrainsf' Yesterthoughts, and 'Les Patineursf' On this page are scenes from the numerous acts presented in the l94l vaudeville. Upper left: Mildred Van Horn, the Melancholy Baby who sang popular songs for the audience, is shown talking to the master of ceremonies, Alan Temple. Lower left: We couldn't do without our drum' mers who beat out all of the fast numbers for the dancers. They are Betty Blauvelt, Dorothy Schust, lean Burtnett, and Katherine Del-laven. Upper righti lulia Nedeff, Selma Mohr, and Mary Ann Mohr in a beautiful dance with pale blue lights and the song Alice Blue Gown as accompaniment. Lower right: One of the highlights of the whole show was this skilled dancing routine with Mae Buth Vanselow and Gene Mintch combining everything from jitterbugging to opera. --5'-45 Page ll5 -- .1-..q....-.. -J 11u...i.r.:---nan-. 7-1 -:,w-2-:zm'd1qL .:-xirivzvszv ,,, .',.,-,R 'li' Y . ,. fr .. -. ' kr ' rf 5 . ,'r': 4 WI, - - ,rp 11 'lzywz -'-.x -sv. -in-' 1 Q , ' ' V FV: 9' X R' 'L l 2. , 1,3--'ju S J: ft 'ff 2 if ' ' 1 L+. Q i , , N - .fiif: 'L- AN V -ESQ-, s I 1 ,..,.1 ,E awww, , V ff - fi- la ,I 6.4-'gfif' Q -5 ,,.e' x NIB Q ' Mg S an .E . ef v Q , Nqlw. 'vm ww. ' Y' f: -:Y , K , , if N er -, Y A-T , ,,, - ,, I 'X H ,Y ,Xi J X, - , - ,W , Y or I I J l- Queen for a night, lovely Mae Ruth V gselow, with her eight beautiful attendants reigned supreme at the l94U Prom, The Cotton Ball . . ,, t's a great thrill to walk down an actual gangplanlzfesbe- cially when it leads to dancing on tithe Heck of the 'XSS Brigham at the Tiger l-lop . . . lohnny Ratherts t band speeds the rhythm for the ghfgf crowd ol Central dancers at the Hop . . , Mr. Willis Richardson and his little llock of 223 inhabitants make merry at their annual home rooin party, all the while eye- ing the punch bowl and wafers vvit mischievous gleam in their eyes . . , Kenny Ahlersmeyer gives up a swim to Join the Caldron picni crowd watching Mr. Croninger play ping pong at the Latz home. +z'. fm ,g,:l, iiilt ' ' , SY, Y, 1 T 5544515 f U' IFE-af effigy 'f-4 F ff' -1. -,U 5 i R Q? .N ' Ml 1 X X xi? N 1 Q Q 1 . if 32 FVQRF M' M ' I Z1 u . A. f ,..,f- 5 S LM... S gtg rf- f X fu . 1 53 gg, -A . -,LW .:1' S2253 1 ,. .+C 'ff l a V l , i 1 P 1 SEPTEMBER School closes the second day because of the infantile paralysis scare . . , Two extra weeks of vacation , . . 506 frightened freshmen enter the portals of Central . . Central students buy sup- plies at the Blue Print Shop. Suv pivfun '... Win two football games, beating neighbor, Central Catholic, 27-0 and out-of-town Decatur 39-0 . . . Tom Crosbie becomes Booster chairman . . . Five Central teachers attend the NEA convention . . . Caldron photos are taken . . . 364 Spotlight sub- scriptions sold to date. OCTOBER Discover that last year's Spotlight was an All- American paper, first time since 1927 . . . Maga- zine drive begins and pep session gives pep. See pivturv . . . Lose a hard game to North Side, 13-6 . . , Elect Dean Burt and Bill Bailey as junior and senior presidents . . . Caldron campaign begins with each home room being a state. Sw picture . . . Mr. Stanley Guenther, Central teacher, leaves for his new post in the army. Sw picfim r... Beat Auburn 33-12 and powerful Shortridge, 14-0 . . . Cheerleader Bill Michell chosen as sophomore president . . . David Skory, Earl Buchan, and Eugene Meier are leading salesmen as magazine campaign ends . . . Lose to Huntington. I-late to lose. Makes one down-hearted . . . Take New Castle . , . Teachers' Convention, October 24, 25, provides a timely vacation , . . Annual Booster banquet held . . . Iournalists take trip to state press convention . . . Betty Mathews chosen as Tiger Mixer head . . . Senior play cast named. NOVEMBER Students are a little dubious about their grades as report cards are distributed. Sw pit-mf . . . Sam Stuart leads honor roll. That isn't news . . . Beat Hammond Clark, 14-7 . . . Caldron ends drive with 1240 subscriptions, a new record . . . Play last football game against arch-rivals, South Side and win, 24-7 . . . Senior play is presented November 15 and 16 . . . Very good are the leads, Mae Buth Vanselow and Clifford Simon . . . Bas- ketball begins. Win first game, lose next two. Page 120 i , Sw pit-fun f... Elect student council members . . . Home nursing class provides a correct lunch for youngsters. Svc pivfurv , . . Five Tigers on all-city football squad . . . Tackett, Talley, Shaw, Sitko, and Leon . . . P-TA party supplies entertainment for Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sheldon and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Miller, guests. Sw pil-fun -... Fresh- men elect lohn Stettler as president . . . Dad and Mother go back to school and we have a day off . . . Sam Vaice is high Caldron salesman . . . Bob DeVaux wins first in speech tourney. DECEMBER Taclcett named on All-State football team . . . Lose to North Side's Redskins. They Jinx us . . . Hold Christmas plays December l7. Very good as things always are under Miss Suter's direction . . . Beat C. C., thanks to Buss Wilkin, who sparkf plugged the team . , . Beat Columbia City, too . . . Win Tri-State speech championship . . . Three new Quill and Scroll members . . . Phyllis dec- orates the office Christmas tree. Sw pivtnri' , . . Glad for Christmas vacation, Need a rest . . . Eight speech students enter Koerber Extemp Finals . . . Mr. Fred H. Croninger, principal, plays Santa to teachers. JANUARY lunior class Snowball Swing and Hi-Y's Thrifty Twist. Good dances both . . , Beat Decatur 57-16 . . . Squash South side-'S Archers. Sure feels good after losing for three years straight , . . Senior-Caldron vaudeville is a great success . . . Honor students sell books in the book-store. Sw pivfzm r... Lose heart-breaker to North Side on foul shot, 42-4l. Hurts . . . Lose to Washing- ton Hatchets. Looks as though they'll go places . . . Miss Meribah lngham teaches seniors to dance . . . Central's drum corps proves a great success . . . Clifford Simon chosen as head of the Tiger Hop . . . Two juniors are Spotlight high salesmen. FEBRUARY Teachers record grades as new semester starts. Sw picture . . . Annual P-TA Valentine Party is a big success . . . Five hundred and twenty Spot- Page l2l light subscriptions sold . . . Freshman skating party held. First 1941 event . . , Tigers triumph again, this time 36A3l over South Side's Archers . . . Caldron potluck headed by Mary lane Masloob, An All-American affair . . . Boogie Swing went over big, ..Sponsored by CGAA . . . Beat Elkhart. Pretty tough team, too . . . Martha lean Exner wins more honors for Central as violin soloist with the Fort Wayne Iunior Civic Sym- phony Orchestra . . . Russell Krebs, freshman, serves as page at Indianapolis . . . Alan Temple heads annual edition of Fragmenta . . . Adella Costantino, former Spotlight feature editor, leaves for Florida . . . Art Club holds Valentine Dance . . . Hello Freshman Day a grand success . . . Annual Valentine Pep Session swell as usual. Fifteen beautiful Central Boosters, dressed as jockeys, present candy to the basketball boys . . . Press Club initiates . . . Stuart, Temple, and Krider lead Honor Holl . . . Don Redding wins trip to Dayton with Fokker-D-7 model airplane . . . Beat Marion 43-33 . . . Lose to North in the final game of the Sectionals. Vifere dead sure we were going to win. Good team, those Redskins , . . Faculty basketball game good. Siu' pit-tim f... Bob Cot- tingham, in vaudeville, sings Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the BUF. Svc' pivfzlrv. MARCH Seniors present splendid new piano to Central. Sw- pit-tim' . . . Russ Wilkin is listed high scorer in Fort Wayne . . . T-B patch tests taken. S t't' pivfurr' . , . Betty Patton is Spotlight high salesman . . . Betty Smith serves as page at Indianapolis . . . Helen Keller visits Fort Wayne . . . Speech stu- dents win at DePauw . . . Swimming girls go to North Side to practice . . . Miss Meribah Ingham appointed Indiana's representative for the Mid- west Women's Athletic Association . . . Frank Krider and Alan Temple lead the I-Ionor Roll . . . Booster Club presents the Moonlight Cruise . . . 278 subscribers to Spotlight IOO '54, for eighth time. A new record. Nice work, kids . . . Seniors sell l7UU dozen cookies. APRIL Eight seniors given publications sweaters . . . Sixty-six Centralites attend concert at Indianapo- Page l22 X, L. lis . . . Athletic Banquet held in Cafeteria. A lot of alumni there, too . . . Evelyn Doenges and Clif- ford Simon named best boy and girl citizens . . . Seniors hold Sweater Dance , . . Speech students go to Wabash. Won, too . . . Tiger Bag comes out on the first. An awfully cute idea . . . Forty Centralites leave for Washington. Sw picture . . . French Clubs Surprise Night Dance turns out to be both thrilling and surprising . . . Centralites use the newly purchased movie machine. S i'1' pirfurv . . . Easter season brings a happy vacation to us . . . Mr. Bailhe names cast of new operetta, Words and Music . . . Bob Blossom wins district contest of the indiana Discussion League . . . Tennis Club plans a l2-game schedule . . . Buss Wilkin wins King Trophy . . . Sam Stuart, Ir., and Clifford Simon named valedictorian and saluta- torian, respectively , . . National Honor Society adds two new members to the ranks . . . Miss Mildred Brigham resigns as Booster adviser . . . Miss Kathryn Troxel chosen as new Booster head . . . Lose track meet to Garrett . . , Announce foot- ball schedule for next fall . . . Sam Stuart wins first in state Latin meet . . . P-TA holds Fiesta Dance. MAY National Honor Society banquet held May 7 . . . lunior Prom, one grand success . . . Central boys view Caldrons. Sm- pit-rut-i-. Pretty good book . . , Kid Day an interesting affair. Sw pivfzn-c . , . Publications banquet really fun . . . Spotlight pic- nickers enjoy themselves . . . Loud-speaking system being installed. A mighty good idea . . . Spring fever becomes apparent in every Central- ite . . . Track team proves its worth . . . Bengals start spring football training . . . These last days are happy, though work-fillecl, days. JUNE Tigers lose five basketeers: Koch, lameson, Shaw, Wilkin, and Tackett . . . Senior flower day. See pirfnre . . . Boosters find swimming and pic- nicking delightful at the Sloan cottage at Wawa- see . . . Recognition Day provides a big and happy moment for seniors in particular and all Centralites in general . . . Commencement, send- ing forth happy Centralites to seek jobs or fur- ther education, is a goal reached. Page l23 I X' L ,X.XvX'F! X L , XXXXXXXXX X Y , XM NXX, wg , X XX, XXa X XX ! X 17 X - X .X N XM X - X i X xXfXX 1 N S: X X XXX . XX X X.XXXX.. X 'N X .M XX..' X QQ NM NX WX X M NX X XX? XXX X XXI, NX, fi N X X X X V X X Q, -XX.-X ' X-S, X. X -XX X5 X X HQ- .A x J-Q. 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K Q , - XS.. ff ,liek X ' ,XXX-f .X X- -, KX. - X' XX X XX X. X X X t h e .y -X MX X XXQ, X XXX XX Q N V X 59 V X- N X X K X' WX- X-',:X X X 'X XXQXX: XVQLWXXXI X. - Si Y fX,X'Xfv'r A X .-X-XS - ' Xa W L ,XY XQXQXIX -- . X1a+Y:X .' 'Q ww VS' X QQXXXF X1 , XMX-X ' MX XX XX- . -N' '- if SSWXPW X XX f-XXX X-X A .X XX ,,,X X . .X A WXXX g- - ... X .2 'Y x N 4 . xv W A af ' x E' K Sf mf f , 452-N.. 3 A E YK ,W , XV fe A-A ' Q '-J' 4-M. . K I 1' Q -:'5.::a-xx .X . my X, .1 X .. 5: :xy , U VW Nw W my 1 J.. ,VQQ-MJ' R. 54 M' .. .f .gr-1 ,4 .nun-1-: ru- .In 1 -A--4. p. V-. .4..n.a.v .vnu , - Y sQis.- '- Our school runs smoothly and efficiently under the direction of our capable school board. fn gen- eral, the duties of the school board are to determine the policies of the school city, appoint the superf intendent, approve all matters pertaining to budget and school finances, and promote public relations. This interested group, the power behind the throne, sacrifices time and effort to help the schools provide the opportunities necessary for better students. They are an underfpublicized group to whom We owe our deepest appreciation, Here they are, from left to right: Mrs Wilhelmine f-f. Wilder, clerk, Mrs Charles Goeriz, Dr. V. H. l-filgemann, treasurer, Mr. Ben F. Geyer, president, Mr. Merle I. Abbett, superintendent, Mr William T. McKay, Mr. Willard Shambaugh, secretary, and Mr Carl I. Carlson, supervisor of buildings and grounds. Mr, Merle I. Abbett, superintendent of schools, believes that the opportunities at Central are varied and many. f-fe points with pride to the vocational branch at Cen- tral Which he plans to make the best in the state. Mr. Abbett's kindly advice and visits to our school are a source of inspiration to every Centralite. f .V Parents and teachers combine sincere ef- forts for the benefit of Central students. The officers of the P-TA are: Left to right, seated, Miss Anna B, Lewis, dean, Mrs. Iohn Stettler, vice-president, Mrs. Thomas C. Del-faven, secretary, Mrs. C. E. Simon, presi- dent, Mrs. Fred Ahlersmeyer, member of executive council. Standing, Mrs. M. D. Warner, treasurer, Mr. Fred H. Croninger, principal, and Mrs. W. Carlisle Duell, execu- tive council member. Page 9 GAYLORD F. LESLIE Class ol l932. Tri-State College, B, S. de- gree. Mechanical engineer at Bass Foundry. Although I received training at Central that has greatly benefited me, the outstanding thing in my memory is the Central spirit, which to me means loyalty and service, F. HOWARD CRONINGER, IR. Class ot l93l. Dartmouth College. Auditor at General Electric Company in Schenectady. To me the greatest opportunity Central of- fered was participation in democracy in action. The privileges and responsibilities ot private initiative under competent supervision, con- tributed to the best in each individual to the extent ot his abilities. Pa e l26 'W'l'l' CHARLES I. ROTHSCHILD, IR. Class ot l939. University ot Michigan, ma- joring in literature. My four years at Central were probably tour of the most happy and enjoyable years that l could ever hope to have, EDWARD O'ROURKE, III Class ot l938. Kenyon College, majoring in political science. Through my association with the Caldron tor two years, l was given an insight to busi- ness which l would not have had otherwise. PAUL ARMSTRONG Class ot l937. lndiana University, majoring in physical education, member ot team that won National Collegiate Championship. My basketball experience at Central en- abled me to obtain a scholarship, and also pro- vided me with the training to gain the Varsity Squad at college in my sophomore year. HERMAN SCHAEFER Class ot 1937. lndiana University, majoring in physical education, member of team that won National Collegiate Championship. Murray and Bob Dornte helped to develop me in high school, and it was through this basketball experience that l gained a scholar- ship. SAMUEL D. IACKSON Class of l9l4. lndiana University, LLB. de- gree. Attorney at Law in Lincoln Bank Tower. The deep interest of the Central faculty and their downright ability as teachers gave me vision and enthusiasm for which l shall ever be their debtor. VICTORIA GROSS Class of l9l8. indiana University, A. B. de- gree, University of Michigan, A. M. degree Dean of Girls at North Side High School. To think more clearly, to feel more deeply, to plan more wisely, to work more earnestlyff these are some of the opportunities l found at Central High School. I. H. STAAK Class of l9l3. Purdue University, lQl8, BSEE. degree. Coniinercial Engineer, Frac- tional l'l. P. Motor Division, General Electric Company. lndustry today, even more than before, re- quires trained men in every vocation. The high school provides the fundamentals upon which we build to prepare such men for their responsibilities. IUDGE WILLIAM H. SCHANNEN Class of l905. lndiana University, A. B. and LLB. degrees in l9l2, l9l3, Office in Standard Building. One of the finest things l learned while a student at Central l-figh School was the power to concentrate and to think clearly. To succeed in any walk of life, one rnust be able to apply his abilities to the task at hand. - Page l27 ,1 'I' ' COL. CLYDE F. DREISBACH Class of l897. University of lndiana A.B. de- oree Postmaster, Fort Wayne. Lieutenant Colonel, A. E. P., World Vtfar. Ml lecirned that no matter how tough the go- ing, determination, persistency, and attention to the problem at hand would overcome any obstacle. l 1 . . DR. CARL G. MILLER Class of l92l. University of Michigan, MD. degree lnterned at Lutheran Hospital, l927-28. Office in Wayne Pharmacol Building. ' l feel that one of the greatest benefits to be derived from high school training is learning how to study. DR. DONALD S. LADIG Class of l932. Indiana University, BS. and M D. degrees. lnterned at Providence Hospital, Detroit, l938f39, Lutheran Hospital, N339-40. Office at Wayne Pharniacal Building. A good high school education, together with a variety of activities, is one of the basic funda- mentals which helps to guide us throughout our daily life. Pa je HB DR. HERBERT P. WERKMAN Class of l9l9. Indiana University, D. D. S. Professor of Dentistry, Administrator of Oral Surgery Division, Head of Oral Anatomy Di- vision at Indiana University, The administration and faculty of Central High School can be justifiably proud of its long fine record in training students in secondary education. HARRY BEERMAN Class of 1905. International Business Col- lege. General foreman at loslyn Manufactur- ing and Supply Company. Before my entrance into Central High School, I was more or less undecided and un- settled in my ideas of the future. lt was at Central that l learned to settle down and concentrate on one purpose. -- 517 T---.gm-X Wf.- .Y IRWIN DEISTER C1-ass of 1921. University of Michigan, AB. degree. Vice-president of De-ister Machine Company. 1 feel that 1 received a very thorough edu- cational foundation in the liberal arts and sciences at Central 1-ligh School which served me in good stead in my university work. DR. WAYNE GLOCK Class of 1927. lndiana University, BA. and MD. degrees. Orthopedist in Medical Arts Building. MRS. WAYNE GLOCK Class of 1927. Michigan State Normal School at Ypsilanti. We think that at Central l-ligh School we obtained a good substantial education which has always served us in good standing. 4.3-.u WALTER E. HELMKE Class of 1920. lndiana University, LLB de- gree. Office in Standard Building. ltThe whole curriculum of Central at the time l attended was well-rounded and gave nie an opportunity later on to prepare for my profession, particularly with reference to the classes in debating, oratory, and English. MANUEL F. KING Class of 1920. Manager of A ci l Leather and Camera Shop. The education and the experience 1 ob- tained at Central 1-ligh School naturally has been of great advantage to me in the business world, and while 1 did not obtain a college education, 1 assimilated sufficient knowledge to assist me in the business life which 1 entered. Page 129 v f-' V -w-' 1: 1' L f ,N Q , , rr- , A 1, If --L, ,V -T -1-v,q----p!L7,1,- ,V-pri-,,. f x X, fP,,w. ,,1.,..,, ' :,,4,, 1 1 f ,N .,'1 , , ', Q Wm ,f- ,WMM 1 Y xl W N ' , Y N 1 ,!, Jw Ll, ,1 ', 1 1. x ' L 'L l .J X! J W 1 J 4 IH 'K -. - L., ..Q' : X: .A .:' .. . LJ -,, 'xv , . .. L, . Q , L. ' I -,: K ,.-.r 1--wfgfafm 11 'w ' ' 1 f: Y r 1 L. L. J -.. 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N' .K -I ,WWE X 'S X ,1 fi 1 3 9, 1fif?Q???' if My 'Qi ' 'a ff iy, Y Page 132 -'I MAIOR STAFF MINOR STAFF AGENTS WHO SOLD TEN OR MORE CALDRONS 'S CHRIS SALOMON Mary lane Masloob , Ellena Cox lohn Trier Ianice Cunningham EDITOR Copy Editor Senior Editor Sports Editor Assistant Editor ADVISER Virginia Maloley . , Patty Cowan LaVerne Faulkner ,, Betty Mathews Mary Ann Mohr , Betty Patton , Lucile Hallien Neil Kensler Earl Buchan, Bill Shannon Typists . .,.. , Delores Gick Delores Gebhard, Gloria Van Lear, Bill Middaugh Assistant Senior Editor Sophomore Editors Sports Writers Copyreader Special Writer Assistant Photographers by V ,N -Y A 1 ss., AJ, ...,f, , . . BUSINESS MANAGER , . Circulation Manager Assistant Business Manager Club Editor , A Photographer . BETTY STUMPE loan Dehler ,Dean Burt Margaret Bienz Harold Brown CLEON PLECK Publicity Head . ,, ,.Matt Hand Iunior Editors ,. Carol Gulseth Elinor Felts Freshmen Editors . , Dale Lopshire Ioan Cottingham Stenographer , Marcella Bultemeier Assistants in Circulation . , ,, ,. ,,,, Ruth Adams Victor Eranks, Dale Lopshire, lim Klotz, Doris Shaneyfelt, Paul Prill Publicity Artists , ,, ..,,,, Art Rufner Tom Crosbie, Gerald Stewart Marlowe Bruot, Wilbur Bugert, lean Burtnett, Martha lean Exner, Patty Leeth, Marce-il Lepper. Maryse Reiner, Reba Stettler, Betty Coburn, Doris Hughes, Betty Shaneyielt, Dorothy Watson, loyce Possell, Daily Bausser, Pam Burrell, Arydth Cramar, Bertha Croghan, Phyllis Goehler, Donna Henry, Richard Hinton, Morris LeEever, Rose Ochstein, Mary Pete, Burnice Shearer, Marjorie Steinbacher, Don Anderson, Pat Bariell, Doris Chamberlin, Vernon Cummings, Warren Garrison, Peggy Ginther, Robert Hattendort, Marilyn Miller, Robert Peters, Marlorie Shoppell, Robert Vervalin, Sam Vaice. .,1 I ,X . fr: ,i g If ii it Is indeed Proud of I'l's Parf in Produc- ing This Superior Yearbook. Picfured here. Seniors Leona Zuber and Arfhur Rufner visif 'I-he proofing deparimenf of this modern engraving pIan'l'. 120 WEST SUPERIOR STREET Fori Wayne, Indiana I Q . I I i E 5: . I 5 2 ,,-l SEI' Q ,E -., A ------1---lslvlzfzgiijqr,I sn ' 9 I -1 . ,rv 1 'R 'Sl' 1 gt ,x,,T.... nt, , , ,Y Y gi 4-..... in succession we have produced +he senior picfures, and for Iwo years. fhe 'faculfy piciures in The Caldron. +he Caldron s'Ia'If in general and ifs sfudeni' phofography sfaff in par'I'icuIar for a splendid T941 book. Mr. Oscar H. Ulrich and Mr. Charles D. Hoff here are faking Mariorie Rohr- baugh's senior piciure. HOFF'S STUDIO 232 Wes? Wayne Sfreei Fori' Wayne. Indiana Page 133 Ediior Salomon and Manager Slumpf are checking l'he progress of 'lheir book in i'Is Gnal s'l'ages. f'-Tfff-' 1 , ,,, . -,,,f K, 71,4 .ffl 1 ,f I f L-, ,. V. IS POSSIBLE ONLY WITH THE BACKING OF THE ENTIRE SCHOOL Our l'hanks go 'lo Principal Fred H. Croninger. Dean Anna B. Lewis. and home room 'leachers for l'heir pafienl' cooperafion . . . fo club. class. organizalion, and a'lhIe'I'ics sponsors for pledge paymenfs . . . lo Mr. Ralph O. Virls, Miss Helen E. Hilgemann, and casl' for 'lhe Senior-Caldron vaudeville . . . I'o Miss Helen Ley and 'Ihe arl' deparlmenl 'for campaign help . . . 'lo Mr. Russell H. Earle and his speakers . . . 'lo Mr. Gvas'l'on Bailhe and his band . . . 'lo all ofhers who helped . . . and 'lo you. ihe subscribers. for boosfing 'lhe circulaiion drive. , A . q - - ,Q W . , ,X ,, . -.. ,. 4 ,, . ,, ..i 1-, , -Q- . .ALL-AMERICAN 1938. 1939. 1940 Page 134 ,?, Q ' 1 I I 1 I i 1 I i X X s ' 3 gi f f f is S ,gi z. 1' I U Ng x ' - 1 . Q E 3 is v.gL1 fi wx .- ,. Q. , 3 ,g -2 B lf F . 4 wg . 'Hifi K5 'S Y SA ?f ,x a i .Q i ' ' ..5 5, Xe S f ' ' T A g . : V Q ? 2 ' , ' . , .. 'A' f .S 3 ' ' Q :Q V g .' 1, y' Q, .M Nl I ,- .fy 1- W - , .E .' 'Q . . A 4 AP , Q, .Q , 1 ' Lf r hal' N .fj pb' NV' . fy . U D U 0 , 'iw 11' Y - s r . , . i4t f ' In -' .' , 'W' 'J I 1 n W 14 n , ,W x 44 4 iv w I , 1 - . .. L f Sw jk '. , Q .11 V ' ' - . , 'LY ,W 4 em! -H - W - fn-54,.f V' il N 1 1 5 L 'ag 9' ' 4 ' x 'gig M I 8 Y , 'K 5. 1 1 J 7 I 4 M 9 JU H-A Miss Lewis. human and iun-lov- ing enjoys a rare moment oi relaxation with Bobby Simons orchestra. America has set up a great public school system, growing out of the desire to give to youth the opportunity for sell-development and growth, which will guarantee that he will bee come a law-abiding and happy citizen, This program is expensive, but its success will lay the foundations upon which the future of America rests. lt is the largest and most important business in the world. Men and women have consecrated their lives to it. ln Central there are oitered numerous opporf tunities. Vife have courses of study planned to meet the needs oi all students, activities to create and develop sound social convictions, and to enhance personality, programs to in- struct and inspire, and teachings which emf phasize the necessity of good character. The value oi all oi these things depends upon the alertness oi the individual to recognize his opportunities and to take advantage ot them. The old adage that one may lead a horse to water but cannot make him drink is true enough Someone has said, There is no royal road to knowledge, Knowledge must result from industry, from curiosity, from a willingness to learn, Central oliers all that youth needs to develop him into a successful citizen it he is willing to make an eitort himself. ANNA B. LEWlS Page Paqe 12 WA. mroX xeocxoexs. Yxeve efxqoge ose conimuok-i sirbmxq xo oxo Germ ks Hom me-se dvi-cuseions Cook movq eckxoo Q Xe CemroN'-so, Coese keockxeve oxe kixqkxw Xxoxoe kecosekon okxe xeoc Qoek eeotch Koi oppomm owed. Xsxo oxomovi Roco rxceo. owfxgeo A me in oxe 5 'Lpetie cl km o px oX Q-Rode X YOYDXGUXS o ood Xeno e have eeimq wi . X Xx -V X QF-WA. Rx 1 Wggxx .fgygqx-,ld'5,s Xudwgv QW' Y 'M Wx xwwxn-wN'5-N qs, X v-X XMs:mwq.g AM-xw-1qmox,x,, ix WW-r Fw PM Wu H 'Wt:'k'fS'-..-XWQYX-'AXA-Q CefxXtoX sw eine me Xndeed Koxkmxoke Xxx hcwkfxg we YQXOGXY odvkce and mketeem ok We XIXSXXXQQ eodoei, 'QM-5. Gxexka Grxe.eXX, The vX5X'Qmq xeocxoet is pomcmoxki concerned 'NWO we skudems- KNYXO have Home ptokiewe oi who need XxXem5X'q coxme.eX. 'YMMQSN1 X NW X ,,,,..., M W Z mdeed Ko: Yxe depos- YM-as Ou: qxixdoncc depcwxqoem Xe. oppovmfiwf whdexed smdoms. Vase Lech Y kusim, Xxeod OX X mem, X-5 c,Xo-Sew ce-exsxed by Wwe Emma Ixdoqoe cmd xxfmdxed X. Txiqkxoqn. paile Getting their morning mail are Mr Arnold, Mr Whittern, Miss Adams, and Miss Kinnaird-a typical scene before home room Emma Adams, B. S, M. S, University ol Illinois, University ol Indiana. Girls physical education, intramural spoits Came to Central in 1931 O Meredith Aldred, A. B, University of Indiana, Botany, biology, freshman class adviser. Came to Central in 1922. I Irwin Arnold, L L. B, Baldwin Wallace College. New York State Normal, Special vocational guidance, Harmonica Band, pep sessions, cheer leader coach, Came to Central in 1930. O Maurice Ashley, A. B., M. A., University of Indiana. Social science, Torch Club, P-TA vice-presi- dent, high school representative to P-TA city council Came to Central in 1934. Leah Austin, A B, A M, University of Indiana, Social science, guidance director Came to Central in 1926. I Gaston Bailhe, Paris National Conservatory of Music, France, B. M., University of Indiana, University of Michigan. Music, conductor and founder of Fort Wayne Civic Symphony Orchestra, 1932. Came to Central in 1930. I Amy S. Barnes, B. S., M. A, Bradley Polytech, University of Columbia, Indiana State Normal Health. Came to Central in 1925, O Gertrude Beierlein, A B., A. M., B. S. in library service, University of Michigan, Drexel Institution. Library, Library Service Group. Came to Central in 1933 I Mildred I. Brigham, A. B., M. A, Oberlin, Middlebury College. French, Boosters, French Club, guidance committee, movie committee. Came to Central in 1928. O M. Ruth Brown, B A, M. A, Ball State Teachers College, University of Michigan. English, Delvers Club. Came to Central in 1927. Q Helen M Burr, A. B, A. M., Indiana State Teachers College, Middlebury College. English, Friendship Club. Came to Central in 1940. B, K Butler, A. B., M. A., DePauw University, Columbia University. English. Came to Central in 1923 O Maple M Byers, A. B., Purdue University, Franklin College. Home economics, clothing. Came to Central in 1927. O 1.1-I. Chappell, B S., M S, Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University. Mechanical drafting. Came to Central in 1939. 0 Marie H. Christman, B S., A. M, Heidelberg College, Columbia University. Mathematics, Math Club. Came to Central in 1922 0 Lodie M. Clark, A. B., M. S., Ball State Teachers College, Prince School of Store Service Education, Simmons College. Business, sponsor of drum corps. Came to Central in 1938. O Allen G Cleaver, B. S, Indiana State Drafting, sophomore class adviser. Came to Central in 1922. O Mrs, Helen Conley, B, S, A, M, Ohio State, Indiana University. English, citizenship, home economics, guidance. Came to Central in ' 1935. 0 Louis B Craney, B S, M. S., Indiana State, Indiana University, Columbia University. Mathematics, foot- ball, goll Came to Central in 1937 .gi Page 14 L I 1 Paul W. Dailey, B. S., M. S, Bradley Polytechnic Institute, Indiana University Lathe, bench, woodwork, mill-work, Torch Club Came to Central in l936. O Mrs, Ruth DeHaven, B, S. in Education, Indiana University. Art, Art Club, Came to Central in l935. 0 Charles D. Dilts, A, B., A, M., Indiana State, Indiana University. Chemistry, physics, faculty manager of athletics, Came to Central in l92l. O Robert Dornte, B P. E, Purdue University. Physical education, intramural, assistant coach of football and basketball, track coach. Came to Central in 1934. Eleck, and Miss I-larrah Russell H Earle, B S, M A, DePauw University, State University of Iowa. Speech, varsity and freshman debate, Central and senior forensic leagues. Came to Central in l937. I Alvaro Eerlini, B. S, Notre Dame Mathematics, Co-adviser of iunior class Came to Central in lQ37, O Cleon Fleck, A. B, M. S, M. A, DePauw University, Indiana University, University of Wisconsin lournalism, English, Spotlight and Caldron adviser, Press Club and Quill and Scroll sponsor Came to Central in l937 O Stanley Guenther, B. S., Ball State, Manchester, Purdue, Indiana U. Extension Auto, electricity, Archery Club Now on army leave. Came to Central in 1933, 0 Mary E. Gardner. A B, B. Pd., University of Michigan, Michigan State Normal College. Head of Mathematics Department, Math Club, I Mrs Gretta Grisell, A. B, Indiana University. Visiting teacher. Substitute to Central in 1930, tull time social teacher in l936. O Hazel Hawkins, Ph B, University of Chicago, Harvard English Lester G, Hemphill, B S, M S., Colorado State College. Aeronautics, advance and vocational auto mechanic: trade training program. Came to Central in l927, O Helen E, Hilgemann, A B, University of Michigan Attend- ance and study, senior class adviser. Came to Central in l935. O Harry B lmmel, Master of Accounts, Valparaiso University, Angola College, Bookkeeping Came to Central in 1918 O Marian Ingham, A B, Milton College. English Came to Central in l92l. 0 Meribah Ingham, A. B, M. S., Battle Creek College, Indiana University Physical education, girls, intramural girls sports Came to Central in l93U I M Catherine Iackson, A B, M. A Ball State Teachers College, Columbia University English. Came to Central in l936 O lohn B lones, H G. B, Valparaiso University, Zanerian School of Penmanship, Chicago University, Gregg School of Business Business, in charge of magazine sales Came to Central in IQZ7 I Gertrude H Keep, B S, M S Ed, Cornell University. Home economics Came to Central in l932 Enloying themselves in Franke Park at the teachers' annual break! fast are, standing, Mr and Mrs. Croninger, Mrs, Bailhe, Mr. Bailhe, Mr Tonkel, seated, Miss Welch, Mr. - fs I A s x t l . .. P SP. Page 15 Page l tri - r A .J-' 1' 5. Q aa...- Ilelen Keegan, Ph. B., M. A., University ot Chicago, Columbia University. Home economics. Came to Central in 1939, 0 Virginia Kinnaird, B. S., M A., Northwestern University American history, citizenship, co-adviser junior class, president Indiana State Federation ot Public School Teachers, Came to Central in l934, I Leona Ieanette Kuhn, A B, A. M., Indiana University, University ot Michigan English, Spotlight Came to Central in l94U O Mrs. Vera C. Lane, A. B, A. M, University ol Michigan. English head. Came to Central in ICOS. Pouring coffee for Miss Kinnaird is Mr Aldred, while Miss Brown and Mr Bailhe wait lor more. Mary Helen Ley, Finishing School tor Girls, Pueblo, Colo., Smith Art Academy ot Arts and Crafts, Art Institute ot Columbia, B. S. Carrie to Cential in l938. O Florence I. Lucasse, two A, B's, Ed. M, Kalamazoo College, Univer- sity ot Chicago, Harvard University. Latin, Latin Club and Fragmenta adviser. Came to Central in l9l7. I Iames McFadden M. S., B A, Indiana University English, Iunior Forensic, helps with speech work Came to Central in l94O 0 Eva M Mchinnie, A B, M L, University ot Illinois, University of California. Latin, German, Latin Club Came to Central in l9l6. 0 Murray Mendenhall, A. B, DePauw University. Physical education, boys, coaching Came to Central in 1924 O Frank M. Moody, B. S., M. E., Ms. E. E., University oi Kentucky. Apprentice tralning subiects. Came to Central in l939. I Blanche S. Nielsen, B. S., University of Chicago. Physical and commer- cial geography, biology. Came to Central in 1928 Vera E. Pence, Ph B., M A, University ot Chicago, Earlham College, University ot Michigan, American history, economics, Friendship Club Came to Central in IQZB, O Helen Phillips, B. S., M. S., Indiana University. Short- A. B., A. M,, Indiana Dorothy A. Ridgway, Came to Central in I-Ii-Y., member guid- B. S., Western State College Mechanical drawing, evening school and department head, national defense training Came to Central in 1917 0 Basil R Shackeltord, B., S, Indiana State Normal. Machine shop. Came to Central in l92l. O Edna G Smith, B S, Purdue University. English, Iunior Red Cross Club. Came to Central in l934. hand, typing co-adviser of sophomore class. Came to Central in 1940, I Willis Richardson, University Head of social science department, ca-sponsor Hi-Y. Came to Central in l923. O A M, A. B, University of Indiana, University ot Michigan. Mathematics, English, Math Club. l94O O Russell R Rowe, B S, M. A., Manchester College, Columbia University, co-sponsor ance committee, chairman movie committee. Came to Central in l938. O George H. Russell, iv., D- 'Q I .. -u-.-v 4 .r ' AQ Mw- WR: Iva Spangler, B. S., Ph. M., Ball State Teachers College University of Wis consin. Biology, Nature Club. Came to Central in 1937. O Aaron Still, B. S. M. S., Evansville College, Indiana University. World and U. S. history, intra mural activities. Came to Central in l94U. O Margery Suter, A. B., A. M. . gan, Dellinger, and Ingham. Indiana University, University of Michigan. Dramatics, C. H. S, S. S. H. S N- S- H- S-, Student PIGYGIS Club. I Esther Thomas, A. B., Indiana University. - W-we---Z4----b -v ---w--- Business subjects, sponsor of Vagabonds. Marvin M. Todd, B. S., M. S., Indiana State College. Industrial arts, intramural basketball. Came to Central in l94O. I Irven C. Tonkel, B. S., A. B., Valparaiso University, Indiana University. Social science. Came to Central in 1922. O Bosza O. Tonlcel, A. B., Bachelor ot Music, Bachelor ot Oratory, English, freshman adviser, radio chair- man, Central School of the Air. Came to Central in 1927. 0 Kathryn Troxel, A. B., M. S., M. A., Manchester Col- lege, Indiana University, University ot Michigan. Citizenship. Came to Central in l938. O Charles P. Turpin, A.B., A. M., Indiana State Teachers College, Illinois University. Mathematics, tennis manager, P-TA Work. Came to Central in l928. O Harry L. Veatch, A. B., Indiana State Normal School, Indiana University. Physics, Rifle Club. Came to Central in l922. I Ralph O. Virts, A. B., M. A., Indiana University, Chicago University. Mathematics, co- sponsor senior class, guidance committee, locker system head. Came to Central in l927. Bertram Welbaum 1927. O Katherine Central in l922. I W. W. White, Cornell College, Art Institute ot Chicago, Stout Institute, Bradley Polytechnical, Indiana State. Printing, mechanical drawing. Came to Central in l929. O Noel H. Whittern, A. B., A. M., Indiana University. Auto, electricity. Came to Central in l94U. O G. M. Wilson, B. S., E. E., Purdue. Electricity, radio, archery. Carrie to Central in l927. O Harold E. Windmiller, A. B., M. A., Ball State, Indiana University. Head business department, charge of book store. Came to Central in l938. 0 Kenneth W. Yager, B. S., Bradley Poly- technical Institute. Machine Shop. Came to Central in l935. , B. S., Indiana State Teachers College. Pattern making and Woodwork. Came to Central in V. Welch, A. B., B. S., A. M., University ot Missouri, University ot Michigan. English. Came to 61' :fre e Tse vs.-- 5 1'-,fwf-X!-s+ fs' r-fx'-S-vt :iAi, :V if - Y X XX ' i, 5. , - C, .. X, l . . I.. f, - sf ,fo , fc x.,- C , at S, ,f I , , Adept in the culinary art are theyl - -the Misses Smith, McCloud, Kee- Page 17 w V W ,V 1 A 1 f-.1 in Y 1, ,f f ZX g wah 'V' r X 3X ,K l 2 Mr. R. K. Butler conducts a literature discussion in one of his sophomore classes. Apparently he has aroused some question aloout the topic ot the hour. ' ln this photograph Mr. Paul Dailey is operating a jig-saw tor the benefit ot his classes, thereby giving his classes the opportunity to learn to bet- ter their Woodwork. PRQVU DVS C9 H lllltiwlzg U iit' St lf Q 5 bl r x 1.A S X we X eb Q ' , 'Q' ,nv W, xt' 'K V .. ' X -X at Q it ., ,A mi 9, 4 -Y 0 A - WN if T5 , ,'tf.,:fW. Q A' i k -'-WM .Q X W k . ,:Mq'Ac5 , 1 we 2 ., .x X up UWM M. Nz' , 'H - X , W X. .W S W-.pw-.Qwu++'X ' A : A ,A f- ' gig - X: xg, lt f4f. -,hf HTEVE AETER UE TO AC EELTS L comm BURDELLA . E STUDENTS TN CENTRA AVTES, VTOLA KATSER, NATTONAL LTEE, HER T HONOR OROTHY D E LTNCOLN SHOW THA UMNT ARE D TTT OE TH RECORDS ATTON Q SUCH AL D MARGARET WETNTR NDLESS. GRADU . BYRON Bvxexxxxxxwcaen. AN Wm-T Paesxoem A. J. McA T TALKTNG ,,.Y.f -,X,- fzf Y.. ,XM H0 GRS rum., 21 5 6 Principal Fred H. Croninger presents Bill Bailey, class president, and Suzanne Collias with Na- tional Honor Society pins, to climax their four From the graduating class of 1941, 54 seniors were elected to National Honor Society, one of the highest honors a student can receive, They are as follows: NATIONAL HIJNUR SOCIETY First row: Helen Adler, Mavis Bloemker, Robert Blossom, Betty Bohde, Marlowe Bruot, Marcella Bultemeier, Ellena Cox, Tom Crosbie, Arthur Day, Evelyn Doenges. Second row: Charles Downie, Buth Duell, lrma Eisenhauer, Martha leanne Exner, Ardell Ham- brock, Ethyel Bose Hoffman, Duane Koch, Betty Lou Koenig, Armilla Krueckeberg, George Larn- broff. Third row: Ieanne Lee, Patricia Leeth, Iohn Leon, Ioe Lickert, Wanda Lipp, Dewald McCombs, Mary lane Masloob, Betty Mathews, Harry Meads, William Middaugh. Fourth row: Mary Ann Mohr, Betty Patton, Marcelline Plescher, Margueretta Porter, Deloris Putt, Leo Burnbaugh, Christian Salomon, Arlene Schwartz, Clifford Simon, David Skory. Last row: Beba Stettler, Sam Stuart, Betty Stumpt, lack Sturm, Eunice Turner, Mae Buth Vanselow, Anna Winicker, Dorothea Work, Mary Yentes, Leona Zuber. Chosen in April: Sarah lane Ludwig, Mary Ember. years of service to Central. -a3,-a,t,,., L A 'Sl 'C' First row Collias, Putt, Winicker, Stuart, Simon, Lee, Barlif:-r, Masloob Top row. Bultemeier, Duell, McCombs, Harnloroclc, Ljlrrilirofl, Doenges, Plescher, Ludwig Each year a handful ol graduates merit the disf tinctiori of having a scholastic average of 90 pere cent or over, and the class of 1941 is no exception to the rule. This year a total of 10 graduates have proved themselves to be top scholars, and they are rightfully deserving of all the praise that may fall their way. Yes, April 10, 1941, was indeed an eventful day for the members of the four-year honor roll, for then it was that their averages were publicly an- nounced. On the roll in 1939 there were 16, in 1940, 195 and in 1941, 16. This year there are 11 girls and five boys. FOUR-YEAR HONOR ROLL Samuel Stuart, lr. 96.13 Clifford Simon ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,.,,,,,r 9 3.37 Mary lane Masloob 93.15 George Lambroff ........ ,,....,,.. 9 2.65 Marcelline Plescher 92.21 Suzanne Collias ........... .......... 9 1.54 Anna Winnicker ..... .......... 9 1,37 Ruth Duell .........,.........,,. .......... 9 0.88 Sarah lane Ludwig 90.73 Evelyn Doenges ......... .......... 9 0.58 Deloris Putt . ....,,.,..... ....,..... 9 0.28 leanne Lee ................... .......... 9 0.25 Ardell Hambrock ......... .......... 9 0.11 DeWa1d McCornbs ........ .......... 9 0.00 Marcella Bultemeier 90.00 Bonnie Barber ........ 90.00 Centralites were not surprised to find one April day that Sam Stuart had merited the title of Vale- dictorian of his graduating class. Clifford Simon, trailing Sam by a mere 2.75 percent, was labelled Salutatorian of the class of 1941. Stuart has led the honor roll with at least four A's nearly every time since his entrance in Central 1-ligh School four years ago, and Simon, too, has had his share of the As with plusses during his high school career. TWO HIGHEST SCHOLARS Sam Stuart and Clifford Simon x Page 23 Page 24 PARENTS SIG OUR GRADE CARDS GLADLY Students can and are making high scholastic records. The more than forty members of the Honor Society, which is now in its thirteenth year, have proved that this accomplishment can be at- tained. Membership in this club is gained by students who make three A's and no grade lower than B-. The students who make these grades are the backbone of Central's scholastic work. The initial meeting of the society was held October 17. A threatened poliomyelitis epidemic which caused the opening of school to be deferred was responsible for this late date, The election of officers was accomplished at this meeting. meeting. Those elected werei Mary lane Masloob, president, Vera Schmidt, vice-president, and Ned Breininger, secretary-treasurer. Due to the resig- nation of Miss Mary Harrah, founder of the club, Miss Marian lngham accepted the position as adviser, Mr. Butler again kindly accepted position as the other adviser. At the second meeting in l94U an interesting lesson on salesmanship was given by Mr, William E. Merchant, a retired business man of this district. Entertainment for the Christmas meeting of this society was afforded by Martha leanne Exner and the initiation of Miss Ingham by Elinor Eelts. Later Miss Ingham gave a humorous and excellent reading of A Christmas Play. As a Christmas present to the school, a new gas range, donated by the Honor Society, was placed in the activities room. Entertainment for the first meeting of l94l was afforded by Mr. Holman Hamilton of the Iournal- Gazette and Mr, Robert Schott of the News-Sen- tinel. The former spoke on newspaper business as a career, while Mr. Schott spoke about air- planes, his special interest. At the beginning of the spring semester, the leadership of this club was turned over to the new officers. Suzanne Collias assumed charge as president, Frank Krider, vice-president, and Paul Lemke, secretary-treasurer. Since the present members of this society have proved that it can be done, why shouldn't the membership be boosted? When the seniors leave us, their places will be vacant for future students. Heres hoping your name is listed among next semesters members! HONOR SOCIETY Row one Stuart, Essex, Felts, WVilliarr1s, Breininger, Lernke, Collias, M. Masloob, Krider, Schmidt, Hadjieff, Krotke, Dawson. Row two: Mr. Butler, adviser, Plescher, Patton, Be:kman, Kieffer, Brockrnyer, Cox, Bruot, M. Plescher, Winicker, Kesler, Cline. Rinehold, F. Hadjieff, Wilkinson, Barber, Miss lngham, adviser. Row three: Bailey, Kraiewski, Knox, Prill, Slyby, Doenges, Hitzeman, Richter, A. Hambrock, Lambroff, Burkley, R. Hambrock, Colton, L. Masloob, Lopshire. CENTRAL'S BEST CITIZENS RECEIVE THE MCCLOUD CUP By Evelyn Faulkner 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 sup- port Central High School by maintaining stand- ards of citizenship according to the two codes now hung in the office, 1 offer this cup as an incentive to school citizenship, stated Miss Erdean Mc- Cloud, former Central librarian, when she do- nated the McCloud Cup to Central on Ianuary 17, 1928. Now the McCloud Cup is one of the very high- est awards attainable by seniors. Originally jun- iors as well as seniors were eligible to win the cup, but custom has prevailed and it is presented to seniors only at the present time. Miss McCloud's primary purpose in presenting the cup was to create an interest in good citizen- ship in Central High School, lt is an award which she wants every freshman to strive for and work toward, As a result, Central is a better place in which to live. At the time Miss McCloud presented the cup, she was supervisor of branches of the public library and librarian at Central. She came to Fort Wayne from the Fremont County Library in Wy- oming. Miss McCloud realized Centrals need for citizenship from general conduct in the library and thus originated Central's Best Boy and Girl Citizen award. They were chosen originally by the student council and approved by the princi- pal, but the custom has changed during the course of fourteen years so that now students are voted upon in the various clubs. Recipients of the award have their names engraved upon the cup on which there are 28 names at the present time, According to Miss McCloud this years winners, Evelyn Doenges and Clifford Simon, are greatly deserving of the honor, and she Wishes them the greatest success in their future work. She is cer- tain that their good citizenship will enable them to overcome all difficulties and stand triumphant in the end. Central is indebted to Miss McCloud not only for the better citizenship she has brought Within our halls but also for the better students she has made of Centralites in general. 1941 BEST CITIZENS Miss Erdozrn McCloud presents the best citizen award to Evelyn Doe-nges and Clifford Simon. MCCLUUD CUP WINNERS BoY YEAR aim David Bash Morgan Lewis George McComb Howard Croninger Bill Harvout foe Tucker George McKay Tom Miller Robert Smith Tom Motter Herschel O'Shaughnessey Bobert Duell Byron Doenges Clifford Simon 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 Mary Thayer Hillis Harris Betty Van Arnam Mary Ellen Heit Marion McKay Neva Williams Babette Dessauer Winifred Mertz Mildred Hawkins Anne Boehme Betty Bitner Burdella Felts Gloria Belle Temple Evelyn Doenges Page 25 Page 26 ' WINNERS ABOVE Donna Henry and Betty Patton, this year's high saleswonien for the Caldron and the Spotlight, respec- tively, here inspect the publications that their work boosted along, Q Mr. Robert Koerber smilingly congratulates Ace Speech Student Deloris Putt upon her winning of the Koerber Externporaneous Cup, presented at the mid-year speech banquet. Q A lot ot hard work but well worth their while, lor Bill Watterson and lim Pritchard, shown here examining their high Spotlight ad sales records, were soon named ad manager and assistant ad manager, respectively. WINNERS BELOW Virginia Maloley, first place winner in the Central scrapbook contest, gleefully looks over her entry, while Elinor Felts, runner-up, gazes dreamily at her picture of the team. Q Widely known as a top- notch cartoonist, Gerald Stewart, art student, is caught in the act of producing one of his super-posters. Stewart distinguished himself with his cartoons for the Caldron campaign. Q Dale Thompson, 1940 blanket man, walks ott the floor at last year's Recognition Day services without taking his eyes off the prized award. E, D A , M. X,-C. is .. - .V YW. V .,., . ,RV 4- W , 5, I, yi YD K - - , . V f X N! -,, WINNERS ABOVE E Mr. Russell H. Earle, Central's genial speech coach, presents a trophy to the lucky Winners of the Reising Declaination Contest: Iarnes Younce, winner in the dramatic division, Deloris Putt, hurnorousg and Clifford Sirnon, oratorical. Q For his outstanding speech service outside the school, David Slcory, senior, receives the Fred H. Croninger Cup from its donor, our principal. 0 Big Dick Tackett, seen here leaving school after a hard day, was honored this year by being named All-State center in football competition. WINNERS BELOW Eunice Turner receives the lasper Cup for speech work in the school from a well known ex-Central- ite, Mr. Paul lasper. Q Ellena Cox and Evelyn Doenges, shown here talking over their journalistic experiences, left the lndiana High School Press convention last fall with Evelyn holding second place in the news Writing contest and Ellena, third in editorials. Q Climaxing four years of active sports participation, Dorothy Bixby is shown as she was presented the I-lardiek trophy by Miss Meribah lng- harn at the 1940 Recognition Day. Page 27 Page 28 WINNERS ABOVE Harold Brubaker, lack Gebhard, Dick Tackett, and Wayne Buchan, shown here excel in Central's Woodworking classes. Q Outstanding members of the home economics department are Mildred Chil- drey, lulia Hurst, Ioan Wall, Katherine Sauer, and Maxine Beinhold. Q Typing awards were given to nine seniors, shown here. Back row: Ellena Cox, Anna Winicker, Marcelline Plescher, Deloris Putt and Deloris Gebhard, Front row: lack Sturm, Marlowe Bruot, Evelyn Doenges, and Eythel Hoffman. WINNERS BELUW Gathered around Miss Helen l-lilgemann, attendance teacher, are ten seniors, all of Whom have had perfect attendance for at least four years. ln the back row are Doris Bocholl, Doris Wilkinson, Iim Mon- roe, Harry Meads, and lack Buckel. Front row: Chris Salomon, Vera Diehm, Betty Bohde, Mary Em- ber, and Constance Shoppel. Q Pictured here are science students who have been at the head of their various classes. As Elinor Felts adjusts the microscope, Gloria Kieffer, Frank Krider, Lauranna Krotke, Bichard Haller, and Sam Stuart look on. 0 Exceptionally brilliant language students, here shown in the midst of their study, are, from left to right: Marian Demsey, Mary lane Masloob, Helene Strimmenos, Alan Temple, Norman Doenges, Irma Fahling, and Ruth Davis. I IA - 5 X I A I :J L, '. 0 ra ,s r ,, I I I WINNERS ABUVE Bobby Simon, well-known to Central students as the leader of a popular dance orchestra, is also rec- ognized for having placed first in the cornet division at the Tri-State Music Contest this year, Q Out- standing journalists who Won publication sweaters are: Standing, Wilbur Philo, Arthur Day, Harry Meads. Seated, Evelyn Doenges, Suzanne Collias, Betty Bohde, Betty Stumpf, and Chris Salomon. Q Social studies leaders, who were chosen by a conference of social science teachers, for the l94U- 4l year are: Standing, Frank Krider, Bob Lutey, lack Blaugh, and Arthur Day. Seated, Vera Diehm, Velma Tatm-an, and Nancy Wood. WINNERS BELIIW Math students who have shown excellent ability in three and one-half or four years of mathematics, having averages over ninety percent, are Ardell Hambrock, George Lambroff, Bill Bailey, George Berry, and DeW-ald McCombs. Q ln mechanical drawing classes, Fred Leinker and Lloyd Kesler have proved themselves outstanding in architectural drawing, and Ardell Hambrock and Bay Finton in engineering drawing. Q lack Sturm and Eythel Hoffman, in Mrs, Lanes senior English class, are shown here pre- paring compositions to appear in The News-Sentinels Youths Passing Show. k ,,i.,.,.gi,,, Y, WY, ,,, W, I Page 29 I I 1-few Nz I 1 eu- , f -2: 2 ' :3Qf,'gfi21A-sl X .Ny N X 4. Wim H5 K NW ., gm , x -bf Q. 332 :Fw -115 1-,LW A . K, ,DN-w,X,. Q-4 Page 32 Our principal, Mr. Fred H. Croninger, presents diplomas to proud seniors on Commencement Day, as they complete four years of study and service. By Ellena Cox and Virginia Mcrloley We are treading the last mile of our school life and looking forward to the first mile of the future. For the past four years we have had access to every opportunity Central has had to offer, and they are so many that perhaps we have not been able to grasp them all. As freshmen we had our share of hard knocks, but nevertheless, we came out on top with the helpful cooperation of the faculty and upper- classrnen, Even though young in experience, we wisely elected Clifford Simon for our president, Arthur Lenz as vice-president, and Betty Patton as sec- retary-treasurer. Having had the green polished off, and conse- quently receiving little attention as sophomores, we started the school year right by electing Arthur Day for our president, Martha Ie-anne Ex- ner, vice-president, and Ruth Duell as secretary- treasurer, Feeling like veterans and equipped with two years' previous experience, we as the junior class elected john Rathert as president, Dick Tackett, vice-president, and Reba Stettler, sec- retary-treasurer. With the entire school enthused over the coming prom, our entire class worked faithfully to produce the memorable Cotton Ball, ever to be remembered for its delightful color, gaiety, and southern atmosphere. The lovely queen, Mae Ruth Vanselow, reigned from her cotton throne in the midst of a cotton field surrounded by eight Southern belles-Mavis Bloemker, Ioan Dehler, Evelyn Doenges, Betty lou Koenig, Beverly Ann Roe, Marjorie Rohrbaugh, Bernadette Shea, and Reba Stettler. To successfully complete our last year in high school, we elected Bill Bailey for our president, Kenneth Ahlersmyer as vice-president, Mae Ruth Vanselow as secretary-treasurer, and Robert Blos- som, Marlowe Bruot, Betty Lou Koenig, Reba Stet- tler, and Carl Lemke as social council members. Clifford Simon and Mae Ruth Vanselow carried the Senior Play, t'Almost Eighteen, to a top-flight performance with the supporting cast of Mavis Bloemker, Betty Patton, Charles Downie, Reba Stettler, Patty Leeth, Tom Crosbie, Leo Rumbaugh, Irma Eisenhauer, David Skory, Helen Adler, Mar- jorie Prange, Mary Ann Mohr, and Evelyn Faulk- ner. The play proved to be a financial success as well as entertaining. Then came Recognition Day! On this day we proudly came forth in our caps and gowns to receive what we had gained from our opportun- ities at Central. if-,I-jf. rv. Yfsf r-Vrxf H T- 1 mn it-. wt- Q, T f - A5115 tl t. -, f 1, ' fx f lit if it -T 5 X' - fc- ,.,f.Yi,V..,.. By Virginia Maloley lt is better to give than to receive. This truth has been known to Central students, but they have found that Central has been the giver and they have been the receiver ln appreciation of Central, the senior class has gained great pleasure in reversing pl-aces with the school and becoming the giver for once. ln fact, so eager have been senior classes to show their gratitude, that it has become a tradition for the graduating class to present a gift to the school. And the l94l class is no exception! A Baldwin grand piano, superb in tone and quality, has been placed in the school auditorium-the gift of this year's senior class. For twenty years this custom has prevailed. The first gift, given by the classes of l92l, 1922, and l923, was a stage curtain-replaced by the classes of l927 and 1928 with another stage cure tain, still in use in the auditorium. Seeing the need for a suitable place to display the accumulating trophies of Central students, the class of l924 gave a multiplex display case. One cup in this case is the scholarship cup given by the l925 graduates. Many classes presented the school with works of art, The two framed pictures in Boom One were the gift of the l926 class. Two paintings in the library by Anna Newman and a pi-ano for the club rooms were presented by the l929 seniors. The busts of Admiral Bichard Byrd and Charles Lindbergh, and a painting by l-lomer Davisson were given in l93O. The class of l93l provided the hedge surrounding the school yard along with books to the library. The l935 and l936 classes gave pictures which are adorning walls in the new building. Also in the new building are the gifts of l939 and i940-statues of Abra- ham Lincoln and George Washington. For the increasing number of trophies the l932 and l934 graduates purchased more display cases. Cne of the most useful gifts is the public ad- dress system given by the l933 class. For a school address system a fund w-as contributed to by the V337 and l938 classes. ln this way seniors have expressed their ape preciation for Central. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Mae Ruth Vanselow, secretary, Miss Helen Hilgemann, adviser, Bill Bailey, president, Mr. Ralph Virts, adviser, Kenneth Ahlersmeyer, vice-president. Standing' Beba Stettler, Betty Lou Koenig, Marlowe Bruot, Robert Blossom, Betty Bohde, Karl Lemlze, and Mary Ann Mohr, members of the social council, Page 33 I FIRST COLUMN MARILYN ALICE ADAMS 'lMari Commercial CTC, Spotlight HELEN LOUISE ADLER Dutchie College Prep CTC, Secretary, 2, Spotlight, Vagabonds, SPC, Delvers, Boosters, NHS. KENNETH WALTER AHLERSMEYER Kansas General Art, Rifle, Torch, Vice-President, 2, I-Ii-Y, Presi- dent, 4, Stage Crew, SPC, Boosters IAMES HOWARD ANDERSON Andy College Prep Rifle, Boosters, Hi-Y, Secretary, 3, 4, Stage Crew HARRY ARNOLD, IR, The Great General Math, Football, Intramural DEWITT ARMEL Army Commercial Harmonica Band IOHN GRAHAM AYRES, IR, Iohnnie Vocational Torch SECOND COLUMN WILLIAM M BAILEY Bill College Prep Hi-Y, Secretary-Treasurer, 2, Vice-President, 3, 4, Honor Society, Secretary-Treasurer, 2, Torch, SPC, Stage Crew, Boosters, Christmas Play, Vaudeville, Social Council, 3, Class President, 4, NHS CHARLES BAKER, IR. Vocational Rifle LILLIE NANCY BAKER General BONNIE BARBER Commercial HOMER BARVE l'Iug General WALTER BARNES, IR. Walt Vocational Intramural ROBERT FRANK BARON Bob Vocational Spotlight, Caldron, Rifle, Intramural THIRD COLUMN ' RICHARD EARL BARTLETT Duke Vocational Intramural, Track HAZEL BATTENBURG Hazzle Commercial Caldron IAMES BATTRICK lim Vocational Band, Orchestra MARY AGNES BAUMBAUGH Skeet Commercial CGAA, Art, CTC, president, I BETTY IANE BAUMGARTNER Butch Commercial Delvers, Vagabonds, Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, CTC OMER BECK Buss Vocational Rifle ROBERT BENTZ Putterhuckle Vocational Intramural FOURTH COLUMN DALE BERKEY Fritz Vocational Math KATHERINE BEST Worstie Commercial Vagabond, Nature, Speech MARGARET ANN BIENZ Margie Commercial CTC, Glee Club, Euterpean Choir, Caldron, Club Editorp Debate, CFL, Vagabonds, Press, Friend- ship, Boosters IOHN IOSEPH BIERBAUM Ossie Vocational Harmonica Band LOUIS N. BIRCHEFF Wop Vocational Varsity Football, Intramural ROBERT CLYDE BIRELEY Bob Vocational MARGARET KATHRYN BITZINGER Dolly Commercial CTC, Drum Corps Page 34 iv . FIRST COLUMN t iGERALD BERNARD BLAUGH Ierry Vocational 3 Harmonica Band, Vaudeville ' MAVIS COLLEEN BLOEMKER Pudgy Commercial CTC, Delvers, Glee Club, Boosters, SPC, Euter- pean Choir, Senior Play, Christmas Play, Vaude- ville, NHS ROBERT IAMES BLOSSOM Bob Vocational Torch, Secretary-Treasurer, 2, Rifle, CFL, Debate, , President, 35 NHS 'BETTY LOUISE BOHDE Bohdiekins Commercial CTC, Vagabonds, CGAA, Delvers, Secretary- ' Treasurer, 25 Press, Friendship, Social Council, 4, Spotlight, Writing Editorg Boosters, NHS QDONALD IOSEPH BOITET Vocational 3 CHESTER WILMORE BOWEN Chesty Vocational 1 Hi-Y, Spotlight, Glee Club WILLIAM ROBERT BOWSER Bill Vocational 3 Hi-Y, Aviation, Rifle t i t SECOND COLUMN KENNETH DALE BUCHAN 'iKenny General 3 Intramural, Football lWAYNE BUCHAN Red Vocational Track, Golf Team 'IACK WILLIAM BUCKEL Vocational li-IENRY HARoLD BUCHHOLZ Ht-mit' vomtii-mi Hi-Y, Math, Rifle, Glee Club, Intramural iIEAN BUCKMASTER Bucky Commercial Boosters, CGAA, Spotlight, Library Service, Sec- ' retary, 4 WILBUR BUGERT Duke Vocational 4 Rifle, Caldron l MARCELLA ANN BULTEMEIER l'Ce-lla Commercial l CTC, Delvers, Vice-President, 2, Honor Society, 1 Vice-President, 3, Boosters, Caldron, Spotlight, Debate, CFL, Secretary-Treasurer, 3, SFL, NFL, Secretary 2, 3, NHS I l I I THiRD coLUMN MARY ELLEN BURNS Burnsie General Red Cross, Secretary-Treasurer, 45 Art RICHARD BURNS Dick Vocational Rifle I BETTY BURCH General I Glee Club, Euterpean Choir ' IEAN FRANCES BURTNETT Blondie Commercial ' Glee Club, CTC, Spotlight, Caldron, Drum Corps, Operetta CLARENCE EUGENE BURTON College Prep Intramural SAMUEL IAMES BUTLER Sambo Vocational HERMAN BRADTMUELLER Ham Commercial FOURTH COLUMN ROBERT EMERSON BRENIZER Brendy Vocational ROBERT EUGENE BRICKER Bob Vocational Hi-Y, Intramural MELVIN C. BROWN Mel General WILODENE BROWN 'Billie General CTC, CGAA, Glee Club, Friendship, Operetta HAROLD EDWARD BRUBAKER Curly Vocational Glee Club, Euterpean Choir EUGENE RALPH BRUBAKER Swami College Prep Nature, Band MARLOWE EMMA MARIE BRUOT Honey Commercial Social Council, 3, 4, Caldron, Friendship, SPC, CTC, Glee Club, Euterpean Choir, CGAA, Vaudeville, Operetta, NHS Page 35 :fl t ICE ' . X X .., 53-. 6 vm. 6. 451 .1 i, 6 499 Qu...- fF Qi N- I L- it Q, -Us Q..- , x Q., V-3 6' Fw gp-, 'QR -f 'P' Si L 'Cr' , . Q1 Q 6 is 9-- 'Vx tit lit QUE Q.. Q' i FIRST COLUMN WILMA sUsAN BRYANT Wit Commercial Latin, Pathfinders, Treasurer, 4, Glee Club FRANCIS IOSEPH CACCAMO Smokey Vocational Intramural MARY ALICE CALEY Caley Commercial CTC, Spotlight, Library Service, Caldron GLADYS IRENE CALVERT Poe General CTC, Band, Glee Club, Operetta, Euterpean Choir CHARLES EDWARD CAMPBELL Chuck Vocational Harmonica Band IACK LOUIS CARLSON Vocational FRANCES CARTER General SECOND COLUMN IAMES CHARLTON General ELOISE MILDRED CHILDREY College Prep CGAA, Pathfinder, President,. Vice-President, Secretary 'ffflf 2,14 fyf, CHARLES WILLIAM CLARK Chuck Vocational VERMADEAN CLARK Penny College Prep Latin, Friendship BETTY IEAN COLLINS Commercial SUZANNE CO LIAS Suzy College Prep Boo t-r cretary, 4, French, Vice-President, 3, - ent, 4, Art, Secretary, l, 2, 3, 4, Delvers, Vice-Pr i ent, l, President, 2, CTC, Vice-Presi- , 2, Honor Society, President, 4, SPC, .ienclship, Spotlight, Editor, Press, Social Coun- cil, l, 2, Quill and Scroll, NHS Vv'AYNE ALLISON COLLEY Vocational THIRD COLUMN MARY ANNA CONNETT Mary Ann Commercial VIRGINIA MAY COON Coony General CGAA HELEN MAE COYLE Windy General I Glee Club, Operetta Not graduating MARY ELLENA COX Lena Commercial CTC, Vagabonds, Treasurer, 4, Press, Secretary- Treasurer, 4, Boosters, Spotlight, Editorial Writer, Caldron, Senior Editor, Art, Quill and Scroll, NHS IOHN ROGER COX Cocky Vocational Intramural, Track 5 - J XPPAMELA IEAN CRONK Pam Commercial C' Spotlight THOMAS CARR CROSBIE 'lFizby General Boosters, Chairman, 4, Torch, Secretary-Treasurer, l, 2, I-Ii-Y, SPC, Stage Crew, Spotlight, Caldron, Senior Play, Vaudeville, Christmas Play, Social Council, l, 2, Intramural, NHS L 1 iff: ,L-,,,7,:' - FOURTH COLUMN ARTHUR WILLIAM DAY Art Vocational Boosters, Press, President, 4, Spotlight, Office Manager, I-Ii-Y, Treasurer, 3, 4, SPC, Torch, Intra- mural, Class President, 2, Vaudeville, Quill and Scroll, NHS IOAN ELIZABETH DEHLER Io College Prep Caldron, Circulation Manager, Press, CGAA, CTC, Spotlight, Art, Prom Attendant FLORENCE IOSEPHINE DELUGA Daddles Commercial CTC, Delvers, Glee Club, Operetta CHARLES DERRICKSON, IR. Chuck College Prep Euterpean Choir, Glee Club, Art, Math, Varsity Football, Spotlight, Operetta, Basketball BETTY MARIE DEVAUX Ding College Prep Art, CTC, Friendship KENNETH CECIL DICKERSON Kenny College Prep ' GORDON BUEKER DICKMEYER Goggy Vocational Band, Spotlight Page 35 I 1 I I l I 4 FIRST COLUMN IEWELL ALICE DIEHM College Prep Art, SPL IVERA PAULINE DIEM General I I I I I I 4 I I i I DONALD VICTOR DIMKE 'iPinl-ty Vocational Harmonica Band EVELYN RUTH DOENGES Evy Commercial CTC, President, 2, Delvers, Treasurer, I, Vaga- bonds, Naiure, Vice-President, 2, Friendship, Vice-President, 4, Honor Society, Secretary, 3 Boosters, Press, Quill and Scroll, SPC, Caldron Spotlight, Editor, Prom Attendant, NHS DONNA ROSE DORNICK Commercial Art MARIAN DOSTER Mac Commercial RICHARD DOSTER General Band SECOND COLUMN BILLIE ANN DOSVVELL Annie Commercial Spotlight, Personnel Director, Friendship, Art, Press IOHN DOSWELL, IR HIunie Commercial Spotlight J -S 5 4 ELIZABETH MARIE DOUGLES Lizzie General CHARLES OVID DOVVNIE Chuck Vocationa I . Harmonica Band, Secretary, 2, Torch, Intramuraljx Lv x4 SPC, H1-Y, Senior Play, Vaudeville, One Acts, NHS RUTH EILEEN DUELL Ruthie College Prep Class Secretary-Treasurer, 2, Delvers, Secretary, l, 2, Math, Secretary, 2, 3, Vice-President, 4, Band, Orchestra, Boosters, SPC, Secretary-Treasurer, 2, 3, 4, Vagabonds, NFL, Caldron, Latin, NHS TROY EUGENE DUNLAP Bud Vocational I-Ii-Y, Intramural CHARLES ROBERT EASTES 'tBob Vocational Press, Spotlight, Distribution Manager THIRD COLUMN IRMA EISENHAUER Commercial SPC, Nature, Caldron, Orchestra, Euterpean Choir, Operetta, Vaudeville, Senior Play, NHS MARY CATHERINE EMBER 'iCherry Comme-rc! Latin, President, 4, CTC, Delvers, Friendship KATHRYN ESSEX Kate College Prep Euterpean Choir, French, Orchestra, Operetta, Glee Club CHRISTINE EVANOFF Commercial Art, CTC, Nature KATHLEEN EXNER Commercial MARTHA IEANNE EXNER Greta College Prep Delvers, Vice President, 2, Orchestra, Assistant Director, Band, Glee Club, Operetta, Music Coun- cil, Treasurer, 4, CHS Trio, Boosters, Math, SPC, French, Euteipean Choir, NHS 'yy 9057-', LV.f DONALD FAGG Don Vocational L ' Intramural -'ai POURTH coLUMN Agbtiuftv, , a LJ' ROBERT L. FAUDREE Bobbie General jf Rifle, Intramural EVELYN VIRGINIA FAULKNER Evy Commercial SPC, Art, Spotlight, News Editor, Drum Corps, Senior Play, Quill and Scroll RA?'MOND EUGENE FINTON Ray Vocational Viath CHSRLES R. FLACK Charlie Vocational i.Ie VIRGINIA MAE FOLEY Flash General Nature, Secretary HERSCHEL SYLVESTER FOREMAN Dutch Vocational Archery MATTHEW GLENN FORTNEY Mac Commercial Torch, Hi-Y, President, 4 Page 37 A R 00' ,N XL 3' L is mms... it FIRST COLUMN VICTOR LLOYD FRANKS Vic Vocational Math, Caldron, Assistant Circulation Manager HECTOR ROBERT FRASER Heck Vocational Intramural RICHARD MARTIN FREDE Dick Vocational HAROLD FRIEDRICH Butch Vocational .L Torch, Math FLORENCE CORNELIA FRITZE 'lFritzi Commercial Vagabonds, Friendship EDWARD EUGENE FUHRMAN Ed Vocational HAROLD H, FUHRMAN College Prep SECOND COLUMN CECILLE RANDALL GALLANT Cice College Prep CTC RUBY IRENE GARRETT Commercial Friendship, Nature, Glee Club, Red Cross CHESTER LESLIE GATCHELL Chet Vocational DELORES MARY GEBHARD Gabbie ,Commercial Friendship, Spotlight ill dy, r ,A ,, 1 IACK GUY GEBHARD 'llkef' Vocational HAROLD IOHN GEISE Vocational DELORES LOUIS GICK Tootie Commercial Friendship, Spotlight. , v f, M, z, THlRD COLUMN IRENE CAROLINE GOEGLEIN Rene Commercial Art MILLARD GATCHELL Mickey HAZEL DOROTHY GOWEN General IANE ELIZABETH GRAY College Prep Spotlight HELEN CLARA GRIEBEL Commercial ALICE RUTH GREENE Sal General BETTY MAXINE GRIEBEL l'Honey Commercial Glee Club FOURTH COLUMN RICHARD LEROY GRIFFITH I'Diclc Vocational Airplane, Secretary, Rifle, Spotlight CLARENCE NORMAN GRUSH Bennie Vocational Indiana, Archery, Vice-President, Track, Football, Glee Club, Band RICHARD CARL HALLER Abe Vocational ARDEL1. WAYNE HAMBROCK Vocational Math, President, Boosters, Spotlight, NHS RUTH VIOLA HAMBROCK Ruthie Commercial CGAA, CTC, Friendship, Boosters RICHARD MELVIN HAMILTON Dick Vocational Indiana PEGGY IEAN HANEFELD Peg Commercial CTC, Friendship, Glee Club, Delvers 38 FIRST COLUMN ROBERT O, HARGES Bob Commercial MARGARET IRENE HATTENDORF Marge Commercial I Nature BETTY ANN HEALEA 'iBet Commercial CGAA, Glee Club, Art EMIL I. HEGBLI Vocational Harmonica Band HELEN EILEEN HENRIKSON Huckie Commercial Friendship BETTIE IANE HENRY Tackle Commercial CGAA, Glee Club, Operetta. Not graduating RICHARD WILLIAM HILLMAN Big Dick Vocational Not graduating j i ifjfylflf-,ylnf I WW 9, SECOND COLUMN DORIS MAE HINEN Torchy Commercial CTC, Friendship, Library Service THOMAS MAXWELL HIRSCHY 'iTom College Prep CFL, Spotlight ETHYEL ROSE HOFFMAN Commercial Friendship, Boosters, French, NHS RALPH HOLLMAN College Prep French, Secretary-Treasurer, 4, Library Service, President, 4, Varsity Track, Intramural, Vaude- ville, Social Council LEROY VERNON HOAGLAND Book Worm General Glee Club, Nature BERNARD FORREST HORN 'AE-arri-ey Vocational Not graduating IACK HOUSER Vocational Rifle, Airplane ,MQW 'rijigo COLUMN IULIA LEONA HURST Iudy College Prep Pathfinder, Vice-President, 45 Spotlight ROBERT WAYNE HUTSON l'Bob Vocational BETTY IEAN ITT Itt General , CGAA HAROLD MAXVVELL IAMISON Red Commercial Varsity Basketball, Football, Intramural HERBERT CLEM IEHL Vocational HAROLD D. IANES less College Prep Archery, Intramural GILBERT LEE IONES Legs Vocational Caldron, Track. Not graduating FOURTH COLUMN HERBERT LOUIS IOHNS Ted Vocational Intramural DONALD EDWARD IOHNSON Don Vocational ROBERT U. IOHNSON Bob Vocational DONALD KINLEY McKinley Vocational Torch, Hi-Y, Art, Stamp, Intramural NELLIE LAVERN KIKLY Kikie Commercial NELSON KIKLY Kick Vocational Intramural, Spotlight WILLIAM A. KING Bill Vocational Intramural, Track Page 39 Q.. sm., s... X15 Q- Q., 47 - 'Uh 632 FIRST COLUMN IAMES DONALD KLOTZ lim General Torch, Debate, Nature, Hi-Y, Caldron, Publicity RALPH N. KNOX Knoxie Vocational Rifle DONALD IOHN KABISCH Don Vocational Basketball DUANE KOCH Moe College Prep Math, Varsity Track, Varsity Basketball, Caldron, S ,TTY LOU KOENIG Letty Bou College Prep Latin, Secretary, 2, Vice-President, 3, President, 3, Vagabonds, Press, Boosters, SPC, Spotlight, xCaldron, Assistant Editor, Writing Editor, Prom ' Attendant, Quill and Scroll, Vaucleville, CEL, Social Council, NHS CHARLES KRIDER Commercial ARMILLA KRUECKEBERG Millie Commercial Nature, NHS J SECOND COLUMN ROBERT KUGHLER Bob Commercial Math, Spotlight, Track IOHN KUHLMAN 'llohnnyn General Band VICTORIA KUTCHINS Vickie Commercial Glee Club, CTC, Math, Speech, Vagabonds, Euterpean Choir 'CARL KUZEEE Cood Vocational Nature, Goll, Intramural RICHARD RAYMOND LADIG, IR. Irish Vocational Intramural, Track, Speech, Tennis GEORGE LAMBROEE let Vocational NHS IOI-IN ALFRED LEA lack General Orcnestra, Spotlight HI D COLUMN Qn,cf,'fiML IECINNE ELNORA L 'lIeanie College Prep Delvers, President, 2, Latin, Caldron, Spotlight, Pathiinders, Speech, NHS PATRICIA ELLEN LEETH Patty Commercial Boosters, SPC, Vice-President, 4, CTC, Caldron, Delvers, One Acts, Senior Play, NHS. IOI-IN LOUIS LEEEERS lohnnie Vocational ELMER GEORGE LEINKER Stinky Vocational ERED LEINKER, IR 'lBaldy Vocational HENRY KARL LEMKE 'lGeorge Vocational Rille, Hi-Y, Social Council EXVELYN LUCILLE LHAMON Linda Commercial X Delvers, SPC 1 is X. I, Fousrn COLUMN SIAMES EUGENE LINDENBERG lim Vocational li ARTOLEINZ Art General Class Vice-President, l lOl-IN ANTHONY LEON Iohnny Vocational Archery, Hi-Y, Spotlight, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Track, Intramural, NHS MARCEIL MAE LEPPER Ceil Commercial CTC, Caldrori KENNETH EUGENE LEWELLEN Red Commercial Harmonica Band ' IOE LICKERT Flutter College Prep Orchestra, Band, Music Council, CHS Trio, Math, NHS RALPH LEWIS LIGHT 'lLouie Vocational Intramural Page 40 S IORS FIRST COLUMN IUNE LININGER College Prep WANDA MAE LIFP Lank Commercial CGAA, treasurer, 4, Friendship, President, 4, Caldron, Vaudeville, NHS CARL LOECHNER 'lLock Vocational Track, Football, Intramural ROBERT EUGENE LUTZ Bob College Prep Intramural ELEANOR LUTTMAN l.utty Commercial CGAA HAROLD LOUIS LULEY 'lLulie Vocational Hi4Y, Ritle, Airplane, Vaudeville SARAH IANE LUDWIG Commercial Nature, Secretary, 3, CGAA, Vagabonds, Euter- pcan Choir, Spotlight, Operetta SECOND OLU N CARL . L SCH, IR un1or Vocational IAMES FRANKLIN MCCLUR lim General Torch, Secretary-Treasurer, 25 Spotlight, intra- mural DEWALD DALE MCCOMBS Macy Vocational Math,-Airplane, NHS L It ,NA4 1 . L , MARioN MCDONALD comfsefeiei L 't FERN McKEE 'lFernie Commercial Friendship, Red Cross CALVIN MCNUTT College Prep MARY IOSEPHINE MACKRES NIO College Prep CTC, Vagabonds, Latin, Friendship, CGAA, Art THIRD COLUMN IOHN ALVIA MARKS Iohnnie Vocational Radio VIRGINIA ELIZABETH MALOLEY l'Iennie Commercial CTC, Euterpean Choir, Social Council, Christmas Plays, One Acts, Boosters, SPC, Caldron, Assist! ant Senior Editor, Spotlight, Music Council, Glee Club, Vaudeville, Operetta, MARY IANE MASLOOB l'Mary lane College Prep Delvers, President, Honor Society, Secretary- Treasurer, President, Boosters, French, Latin, Press, Vagabonds, Vice-President, Math, Secretary, Vice- President, Spotlight, Caldron, Copy Editor, NHS, Quill and Scroll ' I BETTY IANE MATHEWSF Sis College Prep CGAA, Secretary, 3, President, 4, Friendship, Boosters, Spotlight, Caldron, Vaudeville, NHS HARRY D MEADS Pete General 1 I M, Hi-Y, Spotlight, Business Manager, Boosters, Press, President, 4, Quill and Scroll, Intramural, IHSPA, President, 4, NHS BEATRICE ELLEN MEE Bea College Prep Art, CTC, Latin, CGAA, Friendship MARCELLA IEAN MEESE lean College Prep Delvers, Red Cross, Secretary, 3. Not graduating FOURTH COLUMN HAROLD HENRY MILLER Vocational PAULINE MENEFEE Commercial CTC, CGAA GVJENDOLYN ELAINE MENTZER Dee Commercial Art, Secretary, 3, Vice-President, 4, Euterpean Choir, Friendship, Caldron, Art Editor, 3, Spotlight CHARLES WILLIAM MIDDAUGH Bill College Prep Math, Press, Spotlight, NHS RICHARD FRANK MILLER Ted Vocational Rifle, Intramural ROXIE EILEEN MILLER General LAVON CARRIE ANN MINNICH Min College Prep CGAA, Nature, Math Page 4l -. 4. sys-,,,,t , X tg. 'uw X, ? 5- in Gb' ,.e... km 4 1 Yofc. P . fr A If . ,, ' I ,A , 5- , t I f I Gi r 75? 4, -f , A V' ,411 .-f -1 ts, I ,.:'., ,g V an Z7 if- 'C-'7 Rx? 8 S, x I 9 ,. vi' t ii ., 15 'iii s9 ! i4 i is 5 J uk A . , f .1 N . , t . VJ + X' 1 Qc, 'ft- t iv L- T' 4: 4 T 'K s is L FIRST COLUMN MARY ANN MOHR 'Little Girl Commercial CGAA, Vice-President, 4, Spotlight, SPC, Caldron, CTC, Delvers, Friendship, Social Council, 4, Boosters, French, One Acts, Senior Play, Vaude- ville, NHS LOIS EMMA MONTGOMERY Lo Commercial CHARLES BURTON MOORE Chuck Vocational Intramural DORIS MAE MURPHY 'lMurph Commercial CTC, Spotlight, CGAA, Friendship, Rifle HOMER MURPHY Pat Vocational CLARENCE FREMONT MYERS Vocational Airplane, Harmonica Band VIRGINIA ROSE NAGEL l'Ginny Commercial SECOND COLUMN LESTER WAYNE NIDLINGER 'iRed Vocational Airplane, President, 2, Rifle, Radio, Vice-Presi- dent, 4, Math, Harmonica Band, Torch, Spotlight. EUGENE EDWARD NEUMAN Vocational HAROLD NORTON ,lR. Hap Vocational Rifle, Radio RICHARD NORTON Dick Vocational ROBERT DAK NORTON Bob Vocational IAMES OBERLIN lim Torch, President, 2, Hi-Y, Intramural. Not grad- uating I HILLIP MARCUS OBERKISER Phil Vocational Math, Track, Intramural 7 5, it IF 'rHiED coLUMN 'IJ Low, o'BEiEN csmmefcisi K Sorosis, Treasurer, 2, Spotlight EDWARD OVERMEYER 'iEd Vocational VIRGINIA PARKER Ginny Commercial ANNABELLE PARQUETTE Parlcie General RALPH GEORGE PAETZ Peetzy College Prep Art BETTY ROSE PATTON Betts General French, Spotlight, Caldron, Freshman Editor, Press, Boosters, SPC, CGAA, Freshman Class Secretary, Christmas Plays, Senior Play, One Acts, Vaudeville, Speech, NHS IULIAN IOSEPH PERRIGUEY Oulie General FOURTH COLUMN WILBUR LEE PHILO Fido Vocational Press, Quill and Scroll, Sergeant at Arms, Spot- light, Business Manager, Ad Editor, Operetta MARCELLINE I. PLESCHER Marcy Commercial CTC, Delvers, Vagabonds, President, 4, Friend- ship, Sorosis, Boosters, Press, Math, French, Spot- light, News Editor, NHS ANNA POPE Commercial CGAA, Friendship, Spotlight MARGUERETTA PORTER Commercial Red Cross, Friendship, Treasurer, 4, Nature, Spot- light, Orchestra, SPC, NHS MARGARET MARIAN POSSELL Midge General MARIORIE EMMA PRANGE Margie Commercial CTC, Delvers, Secretary 2, SPC, Friendship, Boosters, One Acts, Senior Play DELORIS EVELYN PUTT Putt-Putt Commercial CTC, CFL, Vice-President, 3, Boosters, Euterpean Choir, SFL, Secretary, 4, Varsity Debaters, Social Council, I, Winner of Extemp., 2, NHS Page 42 FIRST COLUMN MILDRED LOUISE RADEMACKER Millie Commercial, CGAA LOIS MAE RADKE Dimples Commercial Glee Club, Euterpean Choir, CGAA, Nature IOHN D, RATHERT, IR Iohnny Torch, I-Ii-Y, Boosters, Class President, 3, Varsity Football, Intramural IOHN FRANCIS RAY Canteen Iohnny Vocational GERALDINE VIRGINIA REED Ierry Commercial CGAA NORMA MARYSE REFNER l'Shorty Commercial CTC, Delvers, Secretary, l, 2, Math, Caldron, SPC, Latin, Vaudeville PHILIP REGENOLD l'PhiI Vocational Math SECOND COLUMN ARTHUR IULIUS REICHERT Art vomtiomi Intramural LUCIA MAE REINHOLD Babe Commercial CTC, Vagabonds, Friendship, Spotlight, Nature MAXINE ELAINE RELUE 'lMiclcey Commercial Art, Vagabonds, CTC, Friendship, Archery, Delvers, HOMER SMITH RIDER Vocational Math, Intramural VIRGINIA WIIIIFRED ROBINSON Ginny College Prep Latin, Secretary-Treasurer, l, Z, Music Council, Math, Spotlight, Band, Orchestra, SPC, Boosters, Vaudeville, Operetta DORIS CELESTE ROCHOLL College Prep Indiana, Art, French BEVERLY ANN ROE Bev College Prep CTC, Art, Prom Attendant TI-IIRD COLUMN MARIORIE RUTH ROHRBAUGH Margie College Prep Art, Math, Prom Attendant, SPC ROBERT ROSE l'Bob Vocational Radio, President, 4 ART RUFNER Casanova Vocational Airplane, Treasurer, I, Torch, Hi-Y, Art, Boosters' F KEITH CLIFFORD RUCH l'Crocl-1 Vocational Spotlight LEO WYMAN RUMBAUGH Buddy General Rifle, Art, Treasurer, 4, Band, Operetta, One Acts, Senior Play, NHS MARCEIL ELIZABETH SAALFRANK Cell General Library Service, Art, Friendship DORIS LOUISE SALGE Cyclone Commercial Glee Club, CFL, Friendship, Operetta FOURTH COLUMN CHRISTIAN VALENTINE SALOMON Bones College Prep Riile, Archery, Debate, Boosters, Math, Indiana, Hi-Y, Caldron, Editor-in-Chief, Press, Quill and Scroll, NHS, Vaudeville ARNOLD EUGENE SANDERS 'lArnie Vocational Intramural. Not graduating MARIORIE SUNDHEIMER Sunny Commercial CGAA, Friendship, CTC VERA SCHNEPP Commercial Delvers, CTC, Secretary, Glee Club, Friendship, Nature, Operetta ARLINE NAOMI SCHWARTZ Peaches Commercial CTC, Glee Club, Euterpean Choir, Nature, Friendship, CHS Trio, Spotlight, Operetta, NHS SHIRLEY WAYNE SHANEYFELT Dagwood Commercial Torch CHARLES L. SHAW Charley General Hi-Y, President, 45 Torch, President, Varsity Football, Intramural, Track, District Hi-Y Vice- President Pag e43 I fx X + .-f is ana'-v. ', X hr' Y..- 'CI' I' ..gLV, g. 6- xl 'IU- Q- M.. K' 1 H: iz' 4, I 5 ' e f l ipai l, , I f A ie. X ' rr Q Y an ,V..,. L X t ,',Xk arx .Q y 3 Kb an it ,YI1-f X 'UE FIRST COLUMN FRED SHAW General Varsity Basketball, Varsity Football BERNADETTE SHEA Bernie Commercial Glee Club, Operetta, Vaudeville, Prom Attendant WILLIAM EARL SHUHERK l'Willie Commercial Rifle, Spotlight, Nature, Speech, CFL THOMAS HARVEY SHIELDS Tom General Spotlight COgSgANCE SHOPPELL Connie Commercial T PAULINE SHOPPELL Polly Commercial Glee Club, Library Service BRYCE SHULL Brighty General ' SECOND COLUMN . , 1 'ff f DORIS ELLEN SHULL Commercial Art STEFFY SIENKIEWICZ Steal Commercial ROBERT WILLIAM SIEWERT I'Bob Vocational I Torch, Math, Intramural ,XCLIFFORD E. SIMON Simple College Prep Latin, SPC, President, 4, Spotlight, Sports Editor, 3, Boosters, Freshman Debate, President, l, Var- ,' -sity Debate, NFL, CFL, Class President, l, Social . Council, 2, 3, Senior Play, One Acts, Vaudeville, , SFL, Winner, Iasper Trophy, NEIC, Champion Debate, Tri-State Debate, Intramural, Math, SPC, NHS CARL SKEKLOFF Skek Vocational Intramural DAVID SKORY Curly College Prep NFL, Math, CFL, Spotlight, SFL, Treasurer, 3, Croninger Trophy, Senior Play, Social Council, I, Tri-State Debate, Varsity Debate, SPC, NHS HOWARD SCHMIDT HoWey Vocational Intramural THIRD COLUMN HELEN RUTH SOMERS Dimples Commercial CTC, Friendship, Nature, CGAA, Spotlight, Glee Club, Art, Treasurer, 4 ROBERT WALTER SPICE Bob Vocational Rifle MARCELIA SPORNHAUER Marcie Commercial CGAA, Friendship, Nature DELOSS STABLER De Commercial Hi-Y, Glee Club, Operetta RICHARD FREDERICK STAROST Red General Hi'Y, Intramural DONALD EDWARD STERLING Bucky Vocational Social Council, 3, Vaudeville, Intramural, Track REBA KATHERINE STETTLER Shorty Commercial Boosters, Advisory Council, 2, 3, SPC, CTC, Band, Orchestra, Spotlight, Caldron, CFL, Debate, Class Secretary, 3, Winner Extemp, I, Christmas Play, Senior Play, Prom Attendant, Vaudeville, NHS FOURTH COLUMN GERALD WILLIAM STEWART Ierry Vocational Caldron, Intramural ARDEN L, STOCKER Wahoo Vocational EDNA STOLL Eddie Commercial CTC, Friendship GERALD STOLL Gerry Vocational BETTY STORMS Stormy Commercial CTC, Friendship MARGARET STRAYER General CGAA, Glee Club PHYLLIS MARIE STRIMMENOS Tillie Commercial Page 44 If V,-, -F: f - -'- ' 4' te- L . Cf FIRST COLUMN SAMUEL EDWARD STUART, IR. The Owl College Prep Honor Society, Vice President, 4, Latin, Math, CFL SFL, Winner ot Koerber-O'Shaugnessey Cup, Coil Cup, Abbett Cup, Nielsen Trophy, Croninger Cup, Winner at Hammond, NHS CATHARINE CI-IRISTENA STULTS Kay Commercial CGAA, Nature BETTY IEAN STUMPF Stumplie College Prep Latin, Math, Vice-President, 3, Boosters, CGAA, Delvers, Press, Quill and Scroll, President, 4, Vaudeville, Caldron, Sophomore Editor, Club Edi- tor, Assistant Business Manager, Business Man- ager, NHS IACK VERNON STURM Iacl:son Commercial Art, Treasurer, 3, Vice-President, 4, Nature, Vaga- bonds, SPC, Caldron, Spotlight, NHS . MARION SWEENEY General CGAA, Nature RICHARD DOLON TACKETT 'Big Dick General Hi-Y, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Class Vice-President, 3 MARY IANE TALARICO General Latin, Friendship, Not graduating SECOND COLUMN LYLE TEEPLE Teep Commercial Spotlight, Intramural RICHARD IOHN THOLON Hlerk, Ir Vocational Tennis, Intramural, Not graduating RICHARD TOBIAS Toby Vocational Intramural MILDRED IUANITA TORRENCE Shorty Commercial Friendship IOHN VVELLER TRIER, IR, Weller College Prep Spotlight, Sports Editor, 4, Caldron, Sports Editor, 4, SFL, ViceAPresident, 4, CFL, Hi-Y, Latin, Torch, Intramural, Tri-State Debate DELBERT TUDOR Tute General Hi-Y, Operetta, Intramural. Not graduating EUNICE IRENE TURNER Chubby General Vagabonds, Harmonica Band, Orchestra, Band, CFL, Nature, President, 4, Debate, Caldron, NHS THIRD COLUMN OTTO TURPCHINOFF Turp Vocational WILLIAM TURPCHINOFF Turp Vocational Glee Club, Harmonica Band, Intramural SARANDOS ARTHUR VAICE Sam General Glee Club, Hi-Y, Rifle, SPC, Euterpean Choir, Stag Crew, Operetta, Football, Not graduating MILDRED AGNES VAN HORN Millie Commercial Friendship, CGAA MAE RUTH VANSELOW Commercial CGAA, Social Council, 3, Prom Queen, SPC, Vaudeville, Senior Play, Christmas Play, Oper- etta, French, Boosters, Class Secretary, 4, CFL, One Acts, NFL, NHS ROBERT GEORGE VERVALIN Bob Vocational Hi-Y, Rifle, Spotlight, Caldron IANE VILAND Blackie Commercial FOURTH COLUMN RALPH KENNETH VOGELGESANG Kenny Commercial HAZEL VORNDRAN Dirr1ples Commercial RALPH WAIKEL Bud Vocational BOB WALDROP Doc Vocational Intramural IOAN ALICE WALL Io College Prep Vagabonds, CGAA, Friendship, French, Vaudeville HELEN MAE WATTERSON Commercial CGAA IUANITA MARVEL WEBER Neta Commercial CTC, Art, Friendship Page 45 'E We li In uf Alll ' f s 'is L-vs -2 r,.Qw?li' I 3.x 'Rs i - I 1. e j iivilsi - 4. 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JK Qs v SEI FIRST COLUMN LOUIS HENRY WEBSTER Louie Vocational Intramural ELEANOR ALICE WEIST Nore Commercial Friendship, Glee Club, Band WILLIAM PAUL WILES Bill General RUSSELL WILKIN Russ Vocational Varsity Basketball, Football, Hi-Y ROBERT RALPH WILKENING Bob Vocational Hi-Y, Art, Math DORIS IUNE WILKINSON Wilkie Commercial Art, Spotlight ROSEMARY WILLIAMS Punkie Commercial Pathiinders, Secretary, 2, 3 SECOND COLUMN N A W, WINICKER Tootie ' Drum Corp, CTC, Spotlight, NHS ELORES MAE WINKLER Dee A , Art GEORGE CHARLES WIRGES Vocational DOROTHA MAE WORK Dot Commercial CTC, Friendship, Nature, Secretary, 4, Delvers, NHS KARL FRANK WROGEMAN Dutchman Vocational Torch, Hi-Y PAUL HENRY WROGEMAN Vocational Torch, Hi-Y HELEN YEHL General Friendship ,., M,.f muff ' f' THIRD COLUMN MARY EDITH YENTES Meanie Commercial Page CTC, Friendship, President, 4, Social Council, 4, NHS IAMES OLIVER YOUNCE Rat College Prep CFL, SFL, Hi-Y, Latin, Stage Crew, SPC, Debate, Operetta, Vaudeville, One Acts, Radio LUCILE ALGENA ZIMMERMAN Lucy Commercial Art, President, 4, Spotlight, Caldron OWEN ZOLLARS Wahoo Vocational Rifle, Hi-Y, Intramural LEONA WANDA ZUBER Zipper College Prep CTC, Friendship, Nature, Vice-Presi- dent, 4, Spotlight, Glee Club, NHS ROGER DEE ZWAYER Rog Commercial Intramural, Varsity Track IOE A. T. ZWIERKO Vocational Intramural GRS GRADUATES NOT PICTURED LORRAINE ESTHER BAILEY CARL ROLAND BEDNARSKI GEORGE FRANCIS BERRY DALE WARREN BUSCHMAN GERTRUDE ROSE CLEM MELVIN LEROY COCHREN DANIEL ALLEN DEADY WAYNE EARL DURST GLENN FREDRICI-I ERNST KEITH EVERSON ORVILLE A. FRY HAZEL DOROTHY GOWEN HARRY ED GREVE IOHNDELL HENDERSON IAMES EDGAR IACKSON BETTY MARIE IOHNSTON LLOYD LESTER KESSLER MAXINE LEOTA KIGER WILLIAM MADDEN, IR. JAMES RALPH MONROE ROBERT EUGENE MOORE IAMES IACOB MORT ROBERT F. OETTING ROBERT M1 OSTMAN DONNA L. PATTERSON ROBERT POLLOCK FRANK C. RATHERT DONALD N, REDDING CLARA W. SCHAPER IACK SELZER WILLIAM IRA SIEBOLD LESTER MARTIN SILVERS ROBERT H. SMALLWOOD ROBERT EARL SMITH BETTY IANE STAUFFER ROBERT EUGENE STEVENS ALLEN WILBUR TELSCHOW CLARA I. THOMPSON HENRY ERVIN VANCE, IR. OTTO WIESE FRANCIS WOODS MARION KENNETH ZENT 46 I Ai X,f YY-Y Nearly eighteen hundred underclassrnen wend their Way through the halls of Central daily to classes and to study hall to prepare lessons which will eventually lead to graduation. All Work and no play may make lack a dull boy, but all play and no work will accomplish the same. Accordingly, Centralites, hoping not to be dull, study. Underclassmen study hard so they too will graduate. ln spacious, well-lighted Room 245, sitting in comfortable desks, students find it easy to study, Concentration, an essential to deep thinking, is encouraged by the quiet of this room. l-lere, the under- classmen prepare lessons for the next day without distraction of conversation and social affairs, There is little dissention and less discomfort to be found in this model room Although Lincoln may have been cold when he got his lessons, Centralites would still rather work in an air-conditioned room. Every day, every period, with the possible exception of lunch periods, this room is Wellffilled, for each has his work to do. While Centralites have this study hall, the opportunity to learn is great, Page 48 IUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Miss Virginia Kinnaird, adviser: Bob Cottingham, vice-presidentg Dean Burt, president, Steve Thomas, secretary-treasurer, Mr. Alvaro Ferlini, adviser. Standing: Adella Costantino, Betty Warner, Betty Bowser, Frank Krider, and Helen Niles, social council members, By Carol L. Gulseth and Elinor Felts As the idealistic immigrant stands on the second or third class deck of a steamship, slowly pulling into New York harbor, he views for the first time, with hopeful eyes, Our Lady of Liberty. Because he is idealistic, he sees what is symbolized by the woman and her torch-liberty, justice, freedom of innumerable things, but, principally, he sees opportunity. So may a freshman be likened unto this immi- grant. He comes to Central, idealistic,hoping to gain the most that he can from his school life in both scholastic and social ways. And like the immigrant, he be- comes a true Centralite, a good and loyal citizen. We of the junior class were quick to recog- nize this opportunity, and so began our school life by elect- ing Alan Temple, Eli- inor Felts, and Dorothy President Dean Burt Kyler freshman class officers, and inaugurating our social activities with a skating party. Don Rice, Dona O'Shaughnessey, and Dean Burt were our sophomore class officers, who successfully planned a skating party and a potluck, among other events. Selecting officers again this year, we chose Dean Burt, president, Bob Cottingham, vice-presi- dentp Steve Thomas, secretary-treasurer. Betty Bowser, Betty Warner, Helen Niles, Frank Krider, and Adella Costantino, who left for Florida in mid-semester, comprised the social council. Together with the advisers, Miss Virginia Kin- naird and Mr. Alvaro Ferlini, the officers and council planned the Snowball Swing, Burt serv- ing as general chairman of the dance. Betty War- ner, Betty Bowser, Adella Costantino, Bob Cotting- h-am, and Helen Niles acted as chairmen of differ- ent duties pertaining to the affair. The crowning social event of the year was the colorful Iunior Prom held in May-the lovely queen reigning over her attractive attendants, happy to serve their court of beauty. RTHUR ADAM RUTH ADAMS - GEORGE ARMSTRONG STELLA BERRY ARLO BUTLER DeLOSS BAKER ANE BASTRESS PAUL BEARD BILL BECKER ETTY BLAUVELT IEANNE BOLTZ LEONARD BONER LBERT BRAGALONE BETTY BRENNAN MONABELLE BROCKMEYER QREGGY BURTCH It DEAN EURT f DON LQEEVER I I SDARREL CHADWICK I, VIOLET MAE CHESTER it POLLY CHILDERS 4 Q I 4 f AY ca1.v1N I EOE COTTINGHAM I LEONA CRQCK t DOROTHY DIETEL MARY DOELLING I M1LDRED EHRMAN ROBERT BAATZ BILL ARTHUR LESTER BARTO MARY BAKER TOM BARPELL CALVIN BARKER MAYNARD BIBERSTINE TRII-'ON BICKIS DALE BISHOP MAX BOWERS MARK BOWLAND BETTY BOWSER HAROLD BROWN MARIORIE BUCKMASTER PRED BURNS CLARENCE CAPIN HELEN CAMPBELL WALLACE CASTLE BILL CLEVENGER RUTH CLIBON RAY COBBUM RONALD DAVIS IOHN DAWKINS RICHARD GABRIEL IO ANNA EICHERS GEORGE ENGLAND HARRY EWALD f ,E lA mtv-:A UNCH FELTS 7' I' FIVE of' A KIND 1 RUTH FLECK 'if' IRGIL POGLE IANE FONTAINE E BRADY BILLY ANN POSTER Paul Lynch kindly di- vides his apple with Har- old Miser while Paul Dull, Kenneth Eversole, and Orren Miller try to , make us believe they are perusing the news I in front of the new 1 building. I , ,..I ,, . ,AW-' rx yi, -, D L L A I T Page 49 ll I M - JD +11 ,fb ,, X W I, , Il, , , I, IX J L lm FUN AND FOOD! Lucile Hcxllien, Bob Mobberly, and Velma Neher ect while Glen Miller struggles with the olives in cr between-se- mester potluck. ROBERT GEESAMAN EVELYN GILBERT MELVIN GRAY DON GROTHAUS RUSSELL GUINN CAROL GULSETH GLORIA HARRIS ROBERT HAWKINS ROBERT I-IAWKINS GERALDINE HOAGLAND DeWAYNE HOFFMAN f,,EQA-HOPKINS DORIS HUGHES MARCELLA HADIIEFF IOHN HAMILTON IEAN KAUFFMAN LILLIAN KESLER MYRTLE KLUG HILDA KORTE LAURANNA KROTKE GUS KRUCKEBERG 1 :1 'I I g4,4ff-1ffL.Cff.'e7 --J WILLIAM LAYMON MARIORIE STEINBACHER IEANNE LINN BOB MCCAGUE RUTH MCCORMICK BETTY MCHENRY Page 5U kj' . I, of PEGGY FRASER DORIS FUNK FRED FUNKHOUSER ANNA FULKERSON THELMA FUSSELMAN EUGENE GABRIEL GEORGE GREENO BERTHA GREVE HELMA GRIEBEL BOB HALL MATT HAND BETTY HARGRAVE RUSSELL HEINE BOB HEMLINGER LOIS HENRY IAMES HOPPEL LOIS HOSTLER RICHARD HITZEMAN DELORES HAMMAN VIRGINIA IACKSON BOB IESSE ED KNOX BERNARD KRAIEWSKI IEAN KRAUS MARY LAPADOT ROSELLEN LQPRADD LQMOILLE LAWRENCE ELNORA MALONEY ROBERT MARKEY ALBERT MARTIN DELBERT MEYER MARY IANE MEYER EUGENE MILLER OBERT MILLER MARY ELLEN MISER RUTH MARIE MOONEY IELEN NILES PAT NYCUM PHYLLIS ORR IHARLES PAYNE IOYCE POSSELL BETTY POTTS BETTY PUEF FRED RATHERT GEORGE RATHERT DON RICE LELAND RICHARDSON CHARLES RICHTER VIARIE ROESENER ED SCHAFENACKER CHESTER SCHENCK DOROTHY SCHUST HARRY SHADLE BETTY SI-IANEYI-'ELT VIRGINIA SLOAN WANDA SAUERS ELMER SPILLER VIRGINIA STRONG THELMA SULLIVAN BETTY SYLVESTER ROBERT TRUESDELL VONA TUDOR GLORIA VAN LEAR RUTH WALDA WARD FOX , BETTY WARNER IACK MUGG ALIDA MUELLER HELEN NICKELSON PAUL OSBURN RALPH PAPPERT DORIS PATTON ARLETA POWELL DONALD PRIVETT DUWARD PRIVETT RICHARD REFNER EUGENE REIZ MARCELENE REUILLE HAROLD RICHTER MAXINE RINEHOLD GERALD ROBY FLORENCE SCHMIDT VERA SCHMIDT LUCILE SCHNEIDER TOM SHEETS IOHN SHEPLER LILLIAN SKORY IRIS STEIN GLEN STEINBACHER ART STERLING ALAN TEMPLE BERT ZIEGLER STEVE THOMAS , IN A HUDDLE Ian Cunningham, and apple, loyce Liechiy, , Ruth Ann Birdwell, Doris Hughes, and Ruth Clibon , seem to have discovered ' a very interesting book 3' to amuse them at the I lunch hour. I KILL- V1 ,xx VT 'fx I ' X V NI 1 fx V, If. I QV X ' ' I I I l I I ' N, I1 ,Y J 'Qs Lf .X fr Page 51 , SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Mr. Allen G. Cleaver, class adviser, Patricia Cowan, secretary-treasurerg Miss Helen Phillips, class adviser, Delores Ziton and Patricia Rice, members of the social council. Standing: Bill Michell, class president, Pam Burrell, Norma Bunyan and George DeVaux, members of the social council, A V- : -L ,A -1 - ,Qs-:H Q 7 E i -3 I A ' v' W - , . l 1 l i .s.,f Li .1 .. -:.. ,-,. . - -- .. . By Patty Cowan and LcxVerne Faulkner Opportunity? We sophomores of the class of l943 have plenty of itl We can take advantage of the opportunity offered at Central by developing our personalities through its many eXtra-curricu- lar activities, and by preparing ourselves for the grand-grind of later life through our school work. Yet there is more opportunity offered at Central than is obtained from our school Work and extra- curricular activities alone. This opportunity is that which we find in the inspiration of higher ideals given to us by our teachers. Their high standards, achieved through much living and passed on to us, aid in giving us an ideal to- wards which to work. lf our secret desires were disclosed, it is very probable that many of them would be that, by the time we are seniors, we will have done some- thing worthwhile for li. Central. We also Want to have achieved even more th-an Just good grades. We hope that by the time We are seniors we will have had a liberal high school education so that we can go out into the World with great confidence. Leading our personality parade is the president, Bill Michcllg vicefpresident, Pam Burrellg secretary- treasurer, Patricia Cowan, and social council, Paul Lemke, Delores Ziton, Norma Runyon, Patricia Bice, and George DeVaux. They fulfilled their offices faithfully, and, with the guidance of Miss Helen Phillips and Mr. Allen G. Cleaver, they planned a very successful Christ- mas party. This is but one of the instances in which sophomores have had a chance to make their ideas function. The sophomores have their share of members on the honor roll and in extra-curricular activities -plays, clubs, and the publications. Before We have reached our goal, graduation, this class of l943 will have completed successfully participa- tion in extra-curricular activities besides their regular school Work. Presidonti Bill Michell ILMA AHLERSMEYER LORRAINE AHRENS RUTH ALFELD ARIE AUMILLER RICHARD AXT ELAINE BACON LMER BARTON IACK BATCHELDER ARNOLD BENECKE EVERLY BEVENS STELLA BIXBY IEANNE BLOMBERG ARRY BOWERS MARIORIE BRICKLEY II EVELYN BROWN I ,Z II I I I I -IELEN BURKHARDT IOAN M. BURNS PAM BURRELL DOROTHY COLTON HELEN COOK EUGENE CONLEY IDON CUMMINGS II Il VIRGINIA DAVIES IAMES DAVIS IIQEORGE De-VAUX It I, lOl-IN DINKEL II DoRoTHY DITTMAN I5 IRENE EALING I PAT EXNER I l-aVERNE FAULKNER I RAY FLECK I IFLOSSIE FLETCHER LOIS FOWLER BETH ALLEN WARREN ANTOINE DON ANSPACH KATHRYN Del-IAVEN DON BALL RALPH BARNETT IOAN BENWARD PAUL BECKMAN PAUL BITZINGER SHERMAN BLOOMFIELD WARREN BLOSS EILEEN BOHDE , , EARL BUCHAN WILLARD BUECHNER WILLODENE BULMAHN ROBERT CANFIELD WARREN GARRISON PETER COLLIAS IUNE COVAULT PATRICIA COWAN ARYDTH CRAMER CHARLES DECK MARIAN DEMSEY JIM DeSELM DAVID DOUGLAS DAVID DULIN GEORGE DUNLAP f?l. I I I CARD CHECKERS I Neil Kerisler, Delores X Ziton, and Phyllis Roller I I4 glance through the soph- II more picturesoiding the li Spotlight in its progress I in the publications cle- il partmerit. I I I P H Q M IQ Page 53 II It VJE KNOW. TEACHER! It looks os though Ioon Benword ond Wolt Roernke know QII ihe answers in Mr, Fle-ck's English class every oft- e-moon, PHYLLIS GOEHLER - ,A ..4 x, IRENE EULKERSON ROBERT GEESEMAN HELEN GERBER ROBERT GURKEN RICHARD GREYE RAYMOND GILBERT NORMAN GRIM HAROLD GRENZENBACH MARY ELLEN HACKMEIER MARCELENE GRENZENBACH FLORENCE HADIEFF RUSSELL HARDESTY BILL HART DORIS HEIDBRINK RETA HERMAN DALE HICKS FRANK HIGGINS ROBERT HUEBNER BETTY HUFPMAN DICK HULL HELEN IAMISON ROBERT IOHNSON BILL IONES ANNA KUZEFP In 'RED LANTZ Q XMORRIS LEPEVER 3 S -I XBONNIE LESTER HOWARD LILLY ii, DOROTHY LINDEMAN A f-lc Y MCCARRON OLYN MCCONNELL MARDELL MCDANIEL WANETTA MCNEAL ROBERT MACY ARMAND MARTIN Page 54 DONNA HENRY CAROL HENTZLER DONNA HERBST DONALD HOLLMAN DELORES HOPPAS RALPH HOEW BESSIE IANUCILLI TI-IURL IGNEY LEATRICE IAMES GLORIA KIEFFER LEONARD KRAUSKOPF ALFRED KRUECKEBERG DON LeFEVRA IOE LEITER PAUL LEMKE EDWIN LINDENBERG IEANETTE LOBERT PHYLLIS LUPTON BILL MCMULLEN IACOUELINE MCHENRY ROBERT McNABB LOUISE MASLOOB EDNA MATHEWS MILDRED MATTLER ARDEN MEYER IOI-IN MILLER SUZA MILLER IERALD NAHRWOLD ELDOR NERN HELEN NETTROUT REX OBERKISER I ROSE OCHSTEIN MARCILE OETTING IKATHRYNE POGUE I IAMES PRITCHARD PAUL PRILL DONALD ROSE MARY KATHRYNE ROSS IOAN RUMBAUGH 'BILL SCOTT CHARLES ADAMONIS BURNICE SHEARER DELORES SPEHEGER BILL SPORE SHIRLEY SOUIRES IMELVIN STUART MAURICE TAYLOR DeWAYNE TEBOE LILLIAN WESNER GEORGE WHITE N ON A WHITE RICHARD WILKENS CARL WINKLEBLACK FRED WITZENMAN MARY CATHERINE WOOD MELVIN WRIGHT MARY IO WYSONG ,AI WAIXH f bx1 'T ,VT Is 1' xI TD AZN L. I I , ESTHER MOONEY IOHN MOYER MARILYN NAGEL ELIZABETH NIBLICK DOROTHY NEU RALPH NOLL GLORIA ORR GERALDINE OVERHOLT EILEEN PLIETT LENA BELLE REASON RAYMOND ROGERS DICK RAPP PAUL RUSSELL WALTER SCHENCK BOB SCHOENHERR ESTHER SITCLER AUDREY SLIGER CHARLES SMITH VIRGINIA STACY LEROY STIGER GERALDINE STELLER NICK TSULEFF IAMES WALL MARIORIE WESLING NOBLE WHITEMAN KATHLEEN WI-IITTEN ERWIN WIEGMANN CHECKING UP! Ruth Lauer, Lois Putt, and Catherine Tepin cue taking inventory of Lois's purse, which is not eri- tirely empty, 'the happy Q faces reveal! Page 55 Page 2 FOREIGN LANGUAGE BUSINESS PHYSICAL EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS A ART The lQ4l Caldron is planned to show the reader that Central is a school unusually rich in opportunity. To our understanding, opportunity does not knock: the Central student seeks his own opportunity here, He possesses a healthy curiosity ot mind and is eager to take advantage ot the vast and limitless opportunity he is offered. Here are many opportunities-to be taught by experienced and trained teachers, to take high honors in scholarship, art, music, sports, clubs, and other organizations, and to develop personality and form friendships. All these opportunities will be pictured in this volume. Included also are examples ot those who have won honors and awards during their tour years here by taking ad- vantage cl what Central has to offer. A representative number of the alumni are also pictured, living examples ot those who have benefited by training and experiences at Central. Table O INTRODUCTION . PAGE I OFFICIALS ..., PAGE 6 HONORS .ii... PAGE 30 CLASSES ....., PAGE 30 fl f Page 56 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Miss Bosza O. Tonlcel, class adviser, Peggy Parkins, vice-president, lohn Stettler, presidentg Cath- erine Plescher, secretary-treasurer, Mr. Meredith Aldred, adviser. Standing: lohn Iones, Norman Doenges, Murray Mendenhall, Ir., Ann Bailey, members of the social council. L ,.. t. U , ,. , , ,J Az: .. s di - 4.1 By Ioan Cottinghcrm and Dale Lopshire Since We are just starting on the road to suc- cess, we have a 'iwonderful opportunity to gain something for the future. Our class officers have had an early start in leadership. lohn Stettler was named president, and Peggy Parkins, vice-president, The office of secretary-treasurer was filled by Catherine Plesch- er. lohn Paul lanes, Murray Mendenhall, Ir., Nor- man Doenges, Harriet Mudd, and Ann Bailey were chosen for the social council. These officers selected Miss Bosza O. Tonkel and Mr. Meredith Aldred as class advisers. Many have talent in music and are exercis- ing it in the band and orchestra. Freshmen in the band are Buth Bradshaw, Buth Es- sex, Bonald Lewton, Harvey Stute, Bobert Hawkins, Vivian Paul- us, Myron Carrier, Betty 3 Dennie, Millard Gruber, lean Heck, Eugene Mi- chael, Byron Sheldon, lohn Vorndron, Paul Wink- ler, Peggy Parkins, and Elizabeth Shearer. Erosh in the orchestr-a are Buth Essex, Mary Fowler, Maury Edelman, Bob Lutey, and Donna Williams. Gpportunity is also offered in journalism. ln Working on the publications we gain further knowledge and experience. Those on the Caldron are loan Cottingham and Dale Lopshire. On the Spotlight are Beatrice Aldred, Phyllis Bachman, Ann Bailey, l,aVon Bohde, Betty Carter, Sally Dehler, Norman Doenges, Buth Essex, Mary Lou Felts, Duke Hirschy, Mona Lou O'Shaughnessey, Nellie Maloley, loan Cottingham, Harriet Mudd, Helen Peterink, Catherine Plescher, Bob Poetzsch, Gloria Hoffman, Dorothy Boleyn, Peggy Parkins, Helen Pappert, and lohn Stettler. Opportunity is offered in Central's extra-cur- ricular activities, too. We freshmen are taking advantage of this opportunity by joining clubs and other activities that will develop our char- acters and minds. VVe, the class of l944, are try- ing to do all we can for Central, President' lohn Stettler r , ,.Ly,,,,, 5564 16241, ICLEO ALLMAN ' PAUL ARCHER Y LOUISE BOEHM I I MARZETTA BAYLESS I PHYLLIS BICKHART I PAUL BIENZ QLQVON BOHDE ' DOROTHY BOLEYN I RONALD BRACKMANN I IIKENNETH BRUNETTE I NINA BUCHANAN 1 GENE BUCKLE IIBETTY CARTER 1 DALE CARDER . IUNE CARTER 'RICHARD COOK . DOROTHY COOPER 1 ELLEN COOPER I 'HELEN CREAGER 1 VERNON CUMMINGS , RUTH DALE iEXILDA DEATRICK I DELORIS DENIS I BETTY DENNIE I I ,BONNIE DOSWELL CLARICE DUNTEN I WILLIAM ERVIN 4 i IVIRGIL FEASER V MARYLOU FELTS I iPHILIP FISHER FANNIE HURST iROBERT FORSYTH I LAURA FRASER I PAT BARFELL PRED BARTO BETTY BASSETT GRACE BIXBY DON EOGEL PHYLLIS BOESTER IACK BUCKLEY DONALD BUTLER RUTH BRADSHAW ROBERT BREMER OTTO BRADTMUELLER Le-ROY CARDER ERLENE CHAMBERLAIN DORIS CHAMBERLAIN HAROLD CHILDERS IOAN COTTINGHAM EVELYN COWAN IANE CRABBS PATTY DAVENPORT ELMER DAWSON RUTH DAWSON IEAN DENNIE ELMA DOMINIOUE IRENE DOMINIQUE BILL ESHCOI-'F RUTH ESSEX LOIS ESTERS SOCIALLY MINDED Sally Dehler and Helen Pappert are dancing at the mid-year Spotlight party in Central'S attrac- tive activities room. J -7. - ,W , I Ls17:VIIT'Xx,- I-It I' M ffm I 1 1 I I l . fa , .J LJ - t I X. , I, I W , L .: .Q . Page 57 PLAY BUNCOI Gloria Hoffman, Ansel I-Iirschy, Billy Workman, and Phyllis Bachman are enjoying a game of bun- co, at the Spotlight par- ty, attended by news- paper workers, DEAN GOCHENOUR GRACE GRAFT DARLENE GREENO FLORENCE HAMMONDS ED HANLEY ROSEMARY HANKS WILMA HERBST IEAN HECK DELORES HILL MAX HOFFMAN DICK HOLMES RUTH IGNEY IOHN IONES LOIS KANNING MACK KAUFFMAN IEAN KISER IUNE KISER BETTY KNOX VIRGIL LANNING ELEANOR LAMBROFF ARLENE LARIMER LEON LONGSWORTH DALE LOPSHIRE ROBERT LUTEY BETTE MILLER ARDEN MEYER DORIS MENNEWISCH Page 58 ROBERT FRIEND DONNA FULKERSON BETTY GERARDOT GERMAII IE GLADIEUX MILDRED GIBSON PEGGY GINTHER RAYMOND HAKES MARTHA HALL VIRGINIA I-IAMBROCK BETTY I-IARMON ROBERT I-IATTENDORF ELIZABETH HECK ANSEL HIRSCHY GLORIA HOFFMAN DOROTHY HURST BERNICE GATER MARGARET IOI-INSON NORMA JOHNSON FRANCIS KAY SHIRLEY KESLER ALICE KING ROBERT KOEHLINGER ARNOLD KRAUSKOPF RUSSELL KREBS CAROLINE LEWANDOWSKI PATSY LAWSON IIMMY LIGGETT WILLIAM LUTZ ALVEN MOORE BUD MILLER ROESMARY MCCOY MARY MCCOY AMY MCABEE DORIS MAYER NELLIE MALOLEY RICHARD MALATT ALEX MACKRES BEATRICE MALOLEY EDDIE NIPPER ELLEN OBERLIN HOWARD ORT CONRAD OSBORN GEORGE PLIETT ANNA PORTER DONALD POWELL IMOGENE REASONER VIRGINIA RICHARDS BARBARA RILEY PATTY ROHRBAUGH A 'DORIS RYDER VIRGINIA SADLER GEORGE SCHERMANN RICHARD SCHMIDT CALVIN SeCI-IEVERELL ELDORA SHAW WILLODENE SHEARER RICHARD SHOEMAKER BETTY BOLINGER MARION STULTS RONALD SUNDAY HARRY TONKEL DICK WASSON ALEX BOIRAB DONNA WILLIAMS ROBERT WORKMAN LILLIAN WYATT BOB YOUNG ED ZEHNER WILLIS ZINN MONA LOU OSHAUGHNESSEY HELEN PETERINK ROBERT PETERS WALLACE PURDUE PHYLLIS RABY BONNIE RARICK ROBERT ROBBINS RICHARD ROE BETTY ROGERS ' Q DONALD THIEME HERBERT SALMON DORIS SANDKUHLER GENEVIEVE SEETON ETHEL SHANEYFELT MARIORIE SHOPPELL MAX SLUSHER BEVERLY STRACK EVERETT STEWART FRED SZINK ROBERT TIELKER FRANK THOMAS DELORES WEISS DONA WELTER BETTY WESCHE LATIN GRINDS Here we see Catherine Plescher, Arm Bailey and Beatrice Aldred studying liard for that Latin exam, but they do not seem especially worried about the outcome. Page 59 57 5 M Q fp 6 1 X -A, -M xx N., wks .f 4 E - X, Q WC X Q as W J 9 4 , , wr, . f .uv ew. 3 ' 'Vt :- 0 . X X .+',- .. SN 3 .., nr 'Ar' Qld 'I - - -0-z':-3' fig-V ,,, N5 G ' Q ,J - gg-ff 1. wwiii A ik ' f :uv x 5629 X N, XQYAWM high school science clubs in Indiana. Last fall a THE OUT-OF-DOORS DELIGHTS TIHS CLUB Bllff-1' Juzing lmzzrlvlvbre, W'bm'v ilmzz arf is clinic' for mc. So think 47 enthusiastic students who love the wide open spaces. They seek to increase their knowledge and enjoyment through participation in the ture Club. ln this club two uled each month, one an other a field trip. Programs throughout the teresting by the students of the out-of-doors activities of the Na' meetings are sched- indoor meeting, the year were made inf and several guest -E mcfrso 71 speakers, Mr. Homer Price of Payne, Ohio, talked on hawks and showed a large collection of hawk eggs. Mr. Dana Driver, a lapidarist, displayed a number of his polished stones and told members of the club many interesting things about his lifef long hobby. Mr. Kolemerten of the Conservation Department gave a talk in which he emphasized the importance of conservation. Talks and dem- onstrations were given by students on current Page 62 NATURE CLUB Row onei Butler, lgney, Geesaman, Work, Zuber, Radke, Sweeney, Foley, Brubaker, Zeigler, Turner, Miller, Baker. Row two' Miss Spangler, adviser, Spornhauer, Schwartz, Davies, Schneider, Bodnaruk, F. Hadiieff, Stacy, Reinhold, Diehm, Liechty, Rinehold, Kline, l-leidbrink, VonBehren, Shuherk, M, Hadjieff. Top rowi Young, Kruckeberg, Lumpp, McNamara, laznes, Bruot, Patton, Hall, Kessler, Klepper, Steinbacher, Kuzeff, Watson, Hughes, Treuchet, Rodman. magazines, rocks and projects. Preceding the final spring trip to Pokagon State Park there were many outdoor activities. A trip was made to Franklin School, where Miss Lola M. Eckles exhibited her shell collection. There were several early-morning birdfhikes, and also a wild flower field trip to Franke Park. One of the most interesting trips was an evening star study at Foster Fark, followed by a potluck supper. An annual skating party held at Bells Rink was a social event which proved to be outstanding. The Nature Club is a member of the State lunior Academy of Science which is composed of 38 group attended the annual meeting ot this organ- ization held at Muncie. They contributed in the project exhibit. Officers for both semesters were as follows: first semester, president, Orren Miller, vice-presi- dent, Leona Zuber, secretary, Dorthea Work, treasurer, Raymond Rogers, second semester, president, Virginia Foleyg vice-president, Eugene Brubaker, secretary, Marion Sweeny, treasurer, Bert Zeigler, The requirements for membership are a special interest in nature, and one year of biology. l l MATH CLUB CCMBI ES FUN AND FIGURES The oldest high school club in Fort Wayne is the Mathematics Club of Central, founded in l9l3 by Mr. D. W. Werremeyer. The Math Club has been able to win this distinction because of the many opportunities it affords its members. Among its opportunities, one of the main pur- poses of the club is to make the teachers and students of mathematics better acquainted. These teachers act as advisers of Math Club. Miss Mary E. Gardner, head adviser, is assisted by Miss Marie l-l. Christman, Miss Dorothy A, Ridgway, and Mr. Alvaro Ferlini. Another opportunity provided by Math Club is that of increasing one's knowledge of the vast field of mathematics. At each meeting members are enlightened with mathematical information. The speakers for this school year have been in- teresting and informative. Among these are Miss Mary E. Gardner, who explained l'The Slide Rule , Miss Lodie M. Clark, who spoke on Mattie ematics in Relation to Business , Mr. Alvaro Perf lini, who illustrated and proved the theorem on The Nine Point Circle , and Mr l. H. Chappell, who spoke on The Need of Mathematics. MATHEMATICS CLUB Row one' Miller, Dreyer, Miss Christrnan, adviser, Miss Gardner adviser, A l-lambrock, Wisner, M Masloob, Exner, Duell, Lemke, McCombs, How two Mr Ferlirii, adviser, Davis, Hitzeman, Croghan, Bishop, Kraiewsl-ii, Schenck, Prill, McDaniels, L Masloob, Miss Ridgway, adviser Top row: Krider, Breininger, Schuster, Slyby, Mann, French, Licl-cert, R. Hambrocl-1, Kughler, Oberkzser, Sturnpf, Plescher. Along with the educational side of Math Club comes plenty of entertainment and refreshment. At every meeting mathematical games and ap- petizing refreshments are enjoyed. One of the most entertaining meetings this year Was the Dee ceinber meeting, when the club celebrated its twenty-seventh anniversary. And then of course, the skating party in March and the annual picnic in May were loads of fun for everyonel The officers of Math Club for the first semester were: Ardell Hambrock, president, Ruth Duell, vice-presidentg Mary Iane Masloob, secretaryg and Gale Wisner, treasurer. For the second semester they are: Gale Wisner, president, Mary lane Masloob, vice-president, Martha Ieanne Exner, secretary, and DeWald McCombs, treasurer. The officers of Math Club are to be credited with their fine job of managing the business af- fairs of the club. But it is to the committees of Math Club that goes the credit of making the one evening of the month enjoyable for all, And to the advisers goes the credit for the perpetuity of The Math Club. Page K - ,-, ,H ,-- :..' Ag' 7-,.y i vii: L Y ,-,, - -11.-2--. ,iv -R-'v,..,,t ., ,-f 1, .. - - H., ..,,:-J L , By Wilma Ahlersmeyer The Central Triangle Clubs aim is to give every girl an equal opportunity to become a better Christian and a better citizen. lt gives one the opportunity to learn, to be courteous and friendly, and to work and play with others. As a club affiliated with the Young Womens Christian Association, we seek to understand lesus, and share l-lis love for all people. The Central Triangle Club's social events of the year started off with a Wiener bake at Foster Park, where wieners and marshmallows were the main attraction with games added. CTC, as it is commonly called, was included in the Girl Be- serves' all-city skate, besides having a skating party of its own. The profits from the all-city skate are to be used in sending girls to Camp Yarnelle. The most touching meeting was the Christmas Candle-lighting Ceremonial and Mother-Daughter Tea combined. Miss Mary l-larrah, a former fac- ulty member of Central, was the guest speaker. l-ler topic was Christmas Besides these meet- ings the group has visited many interesting places. To commemorate Mother's Day the club held a tea in honor of the members' mothers. For Easter a potluck was held. The last meeting of the semester is to be held in the form of an out- door meeting. Members attended well this year. Some of the services rendered by the service department were fixing a box of clothes to be turned over to the Needle Work Guild for needy families, buying materials for a large Thanksgiving basket, and another at Christmas time. These bas- kets were also given to families in need. Wilma Ahlersmeyer was president for last se- mester, with Dorothy Neu, vice-president, Virginia Davies, secretary, and Bonnie Lester, treasurer, very ably backing her. The committee chairmen were Selma Mohr, Lorraine Ahrens, Phyllis Goehler, Catherine Plescher, and Lena Belle Reason. These are five good reasons for the interesting meetings. The new officers for this semester are Selma Mohr, president, Dorothy Lindeman, vice-presi- dentg Catherine Plescher, secretary, and Doris l-liedbrink, treasurer. Hmmml It seems there is a future in being chairman of a committeel Bing Circle members were Evelyn Beckman and Wilma Ahlersmeyer. They will receive rings this spring at the annual banquet. This ring is a re- ward for their hard work. Miss Catherine lackson has been the adviser for a few years and is still working hard. Page 64 CENTRAL TRIANGLE CLUB Firstrowi Mohr, Plesch- er, Neu, Davies, Ahlers- meyer, Miss Iackson, ad- viser. Second rowr Pe- ters. Schribner, Akers, Harris, Beckman, Linde- man, Goehler. Third row: Boester, Bickhart, Bu- chanan, N. Maloley, L. Bohde, Wolf. Fourth row: Fraser, Wyatt, Ahr- ens, E. Bohde, Bradshaw, Fowler. Top row: Essex, Kessler, Clark, Herbst. l-leidbrink, Neddeff. i K , TORCH Club First row: Roembke , Roe, Hagerman, Luddy, Squires, lgney, Denis, A Krauskopf, Barto. Sec ond row: L. Krauslcopf Dreyer, Gick, Myers, Es- g pich, McMullen, Wolf , Weick, Buckley, Tielker THEY CARRY THE LIGHTED TORCH Do you want to be aided in obtaining fine char- Ajacter? Well boys, then join the Torch Clubl The lfulfillrnent of its slogan, 'Clean speech, clean sports, yclean scholarship, clean living, in its meetings will Qsurely benefit you. l ln lf-325 the Torch Club was formed, when the l-li-Y lgrew so large as to be uncontrollable. The club was forg-anized to accept in its membership students from fthe freshman and sophomore classes, leaving the 1 - , . , . iHi-Y to consist of Juniors and seniors. l The Torch Club has as its goal the same objective las that of the l-li-Y-creating, maintaining, and ex- ltending the high ideals of Christian citizenship lamong high school boys. These ch-aracteristics have tibeen developed by the club to the point of mutual said in the adolescent problems, and a Wide knowl- iedge and appreciation of social and economic prob- ,lems to be met by the boys after they leave high school. The development of these characteristics is lcrided by meetings and talks with civic and business leaders of the community. The meetings of the Torch Club, which are held 3on Tuesday nights at 7:30 o'clock at the YMCA, have given the members much varied information by the guest speakers. This past year Mr. Barry Tolan, city inspector of weights and measuresg Captain lohn Taylor, Mr. l-l. C. Dart, of the Better Business Bureau, and many other prominent representatives of the Fort Wayne civic and religious organizations, spoke to the club. At other meetings the members viewed and then discussed movies from the Fort Wayne Milk council. The officers of the club for the first semester Were: Russell Dreyer, president, Norman Doenges, vice- president, Robert Boembke, secretary-treasurer. Second semester officers are: William McMullen, presidentg Norman Doenges, vice-presidentg and Edgar Cwiclc, secretary-treasurer. Since l934 Mr. Maurice Ashley has been sponsor for the Torch Club. He is serving the club well and all the boys enjoy being under his supervision. To assist Mr. Ashley, Mr. Paul Dailey was installed as co-sponsor in the fall of l939. Thus, the Work of this club serves to develop the spiritual and moral side of personality in Central High School. Page 65 SOCIAL SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS SCIENCE ENGLISH MUSIC MATHEMATICS The democratic ideals prevailing in Central allow the student to name his own choices from a wide selection. l-le is given the best of training in his classes and extraecurricu- lar activities, which offer him boundless opportunities to learn his vocation and avoca- tions thoroughly. Democracy stands for freedom to make individual choices and decisions, one's life is what one makes it, This freedom may be used to its fullest extent, but whatever use is made of the opportunity received here, it is the student himself who makes the decision. No one compels the student to excel in his studies or to serve his schooll This book will show that the Centralite does seek opportunity and does display the true spirit of democracy by serving his school when he is not required to do so. Such is the strength of democracy over dictatorship, that one will serve of his own free will, OI'lt6l1tS GROUPS ....., PAGE 60 SPORTS ......, PAGE 92 EVENTS ....., PAGE 110 ALUMNI ...... PAGE 124 Page 3 Page B6 fx FRENCH CLUB i First row: Krider, Cot- tingham, Miller, Har- grave, Miss Brigham, ad- viser, Collias, Masloob, Ochstein, Mohr. Last row' Blair, Hollman, Fus- selman, Burton, Essex, Wall, Oetting, Goehler, Patton, Plescher. THEY CRY, VIVE LA FRANCE! Allons enfants de la patrieff' Every French Club or Cercle Francais member knows that this song, Le Marseillaisf' is sung at the end of each French Club meeting. These meetings, held bi- monthly, are under the advisership of Miss Mildred I. Brigham. At the Mardi-Gras meetings, annually observed by the Cercle Francais, delicious pancakes Cles crepesb are made and served with syrup in the cafeteria. This is considered an important meet- ing of the year. The Cercle Francais officers for the first semes- ter were: Suzanne Collias, president, Betty Har- grave, vice-president, and Crren Miller, secretary- treasurer. Those serving as officers for the second semester are: Betty l-largrave, president, Bose Ochstein, vice-president, and Louise Masloob, secretary-treasurer. On Recognition Day French dictionaries are awarded to certain French students. Those who received a dictionary last year arei Geraldine Miller, Betty l-largrave, and Chester Krasienko. These dictionaries are purchased by the French Club. All pupils who have had at least one year of French are eligible to belong to French Club. Those who are still in their first year of French are eligible for membership in the club if they make an A in French. The theme carried out in last semesters meet- ings was The French and their customs. The theme chosen for this semester is Canada's France. All the French Club meetings have been inter- esting. Among these was a talk by Mr. Iames Throp of his visit in France. The members them- selves, however, usually take charge of and present the program for most of the meetings. For the dramatic members of the French Club, opportunity was provided for them to use their talents in presenting the play, Christmas Eve or La Vielle de Noel, and at another meeting in the portraying of famous French paintings. At every meeting the members sing French songs and usually play French games. These club members, at each meeting, increase their knowledge of life and customs in France. Learn more about France and its language, seems to be the club's motto. Or, as the club would say, Apprendons beaucoup de France et sa langue. t l RED CROSS CLUB First row: H. Nickel- son, C. Gulseth, H. Gul- seth, B. Potts, Porter, P. Potts. Second row: Miss Smith, adviser, Creager, Schultz, Wyatt, A. Nick- elson, Fowler, Hanefeld. Top row: Gerardot, Kra- mer, Koop, lgney, Scott, Garrett, Cook. SERVING OTHER PLEASES US By Margueretta Porter l'll let you play with my airplane if you'll lend me that racer of yours, 'Pop' never would let me have one when f was a little fellow. Central's faculty and student body may have thought that second childhood had descended upon the members of the Red Cross Club, as they made merry at their annual Christmas party last December. Those attending the affair met at the Lewis Street entrance of the school and caroled to the scene of the festivities, which was the home of one of the members. Of course, there was a gift exchange, but not an ordinary one, in which Mary received a supply of handkerchiefs, and Iohn got a bottle of perfume, which was meant for the girl sitting next to him. Each member scouted through the ten-cent stores to find, not the usual thing for an exchange, but a toy to bring happiness to some poor child, after the club had had their share of fun with it the night of the party. Three baskets of food, each accompanied by a basket of gifts, were distributed among the needy in the city by the Red Cross Club, at the yuletide season, in addition to the boxes of toys which were filled and sent abroad. Baskets of food were also distributed at Thanksgiving and Easter. Service is the aim of this club, which is spon- sored by Miss Edna Smith, but, 'lAll work and no play would make the club a dull group, so a special social function is planned at least twice a year. A theater party at the Maumee Theater was undertaken by the Club, which celebrated its birthday this spring. Duane Tatman led in the ticket sales. The officers of the Fted Cross Club for the first semester were: President, Lois Fowler, vice-presi- dent, Phyllis Dunbar, and secretary-treasurer, Mary Ellen Burns. Officers for the second semester were: Presis dent, Margueretta Porter, vice-president, Phyllis Potts, and secretary-treasurer, Betty Potts. A trip to one of the welfare centers, followed by an outdoor picnic, marked the end of another profitable year of club work. Page 67 Page 68 YY .Ns -.s LIBRARY SERVICE GROUP First row Hollman Miss Beierleiri, adviser, Buckmaster, Second row: Wood, Nickelson, Saol- frank, O'Shaughnessey, Colton, Ochstein, Caley, Ott Top row: Gulseth, Sylvester, Haller, Hinton Geye, Seitz, Miller, Hinen. BIBLIOPHILES CHECK CARDS A D BOOKS By Ralph Hollman What are the opportunities offered by library service other than just plain work? The answer is that by this service we gain accuracy, person- ality, dependability, speed, and tact, as well as knowledge of books and familiarity with students. As soon as the doors are opened in the morn- ing, students fill the library, cramming informa- tion before classes open. Every morning Rose Ochstein and Marceil Saalfrank stamp and charge the outgoing books. Richard Geye stacks the books according to the classifiaation as they come in. Every book is checked by Wilson Seitz as it leaves the library. Few idlers are seen during these moments, as time is valuable. The first period helpers are also very busy. Dorothy Colton, Ralph Hollman, Elnora Maloney, and Orren Miller are the helpers, who, in the space of one period, must put cards in and shelve the books returned, as well as check the attendance, file cards and write overdue notices. Special care must be taken by each helper, because one slight mistake may cause confusion and a great deal of extra work. Richard Haller, Mary Alice Caley, Betty Ott and lean Buckmaster are the assistants during periods 2, 3, 6, and 7 respectively, taking care of the routine work. After school Nancy Wood, Donna Mae O'- Shaughnessey, Carol Gulseth, Betty Sylvester, lean Buckmaster, Doris Hinen and Helen Nickel- son are the staff who serve different evenings stamping books and filing cards. Wilson Seitz guards the door, while Richard Hinton shelves books. The Library Service Group was organized in 1936 for the purpose of making the library service effective. Each year Miss Beierlein begins a new class which, after a semester of study and practice work, fills the vacancies left by graduating seniors. The officers elected for this school year were Ralph Holman, president, and lean Buckmaster, secretary. The group has two social functions each semes- ter to enable the members to become better ac- quainted. Last semester the students enjoyed Halloween and Christmas parties given by Miss Beierlein. Each of the students has unlimited opportunities to serve, and at the same time to receive a great amount of satisfaction and joy. , I TRAVEL GROUP SEES WORLD VIA TALKS By Marcelline Plescher Although the opportunity tor travel by Central students is limited, great are the chances to enjoy the experiences of others who have had the op- portunity by participation in the activities of the Vagabond Club. Founded by Miss Mary Catherine Smeltzly, widely-traveled Central teacher, the Vagabonds continued their activities after her resignation from teaching duties, under the leadership of Miss Esther l. Thomas, Elected to till the position of president for the tall semester was Marcelline Plescher, who was assisted in her duties by Dorothy l-loehn, who served as treasurer, Thomas Essex, vice-president, and Elinor Felts, secretary. Dorothy l-loehn was elected to till the presi- dency for the new semester, and Evelyn Doenges served as vice-president. Lois l-lostler was select- ed tor the position ot secretary, and Ellena Cox served as treasurer. Contining their ettorts to the Western Hemi- sphere, the Vagabonds conducted interesting meetings centered around rural and urban Mex- ico and Alaska. Miss Smeltzly spoke on the latter subject at the annual Christmas Banquet, at which she was a special guest. At this same meeting Miss Smeltzly presented to the club several travel books to be used by interested students. Mexico was the chief topic of interest at the meetings during the first semester. Miss l-lelen Hilgemann, attendance teacher, gave an account ot her travels in Mexico. This was very interest- ing since she told ot the rural lite ot these people. Louise Masloob gave a talk on the customs and mariners of the young people and how they get acquainted. ln February Deloris Putt gave a review ot the travel by stagecoach in the time ot George Wash- ington. She also told of the taverns and inns that were stationed on the routes. At the meeting in March Miss Thomas gave a report on highlights that have been experienced by the Club since its establishment in l932. The Club has heard the accounts of numerous well- known speakers who have traveled in toreign countries. Besides these speakers the Club has enjoyed book reviews, banquets, and travel games, As in the past, the Travel Trophy was again presented on Recognition Day to the student writ- ing the best essay on his travels. VAGABONDS First rowi Doenges, Cox, M, Plescher, Miss Thomas, adviser, Hoehn, l-lostler, Masloob, Stein. Second row: Sturm, Re- lue, Vanl-lorn, Bohde, V. Schmidt, F. Schmidt, Essex. Top row' Reas- oner, Aldred, Bailey, C, Plescher, Reuille, Bun- ner, Larimore, Fraser. Page WE DELVE I TO OUR I TERESTS i'English is fun-when you turn it into good timesl So any member of the Delvers Club might tell you who has been on hand for the many events presented this past year. Delvers, strictly a girls' club, had its beginning six years ago when its adviser, Miss M. Buth Brown, had an idea for a club to 'lfurther interest in English, The organization then began its custom of choosing a topic for study at the be- ginning of each semester. Last fall, however, the members decided upon three such topics, because of the Wider opportun- ity for variation. Correspondence with a Kentucky mountain girl constituted one of the most interesting projects of the year, as did a study of flower arrangement, with its educational value. l'Music, as a topic, was held over from last year and led to a number of musical meetings. To start the 1940-41 season right, the Delvers girls, under lackie Mcl-lenry, put on a splendid skating party at Bells rink on October l2. Miss Elizabeth Little, te-acher at Harrison Hill School and a worker in national philanthropic movements, spoke before the club on November 5 and acquainted the girls with the unusual cus- toms of mountain folk. December 17 was the date of the Christmas banquet held in the cafeteria. Virginia Cover- dale, of the News-Sentinel, was guest speaker, and an appropriate holiday program made the event one to be long remembered. New members were welcomed into the club at the Valentine party, February ll. Music, food, and lots of fun all served to start the new semes- ter off with a bang Time passed quickly and May was fast ap- proaching when the girls began plans for their annual Mother-Daughter Tea, the most important affair of the year. Mothers were invited as honor guests and everyone enjoyed the occasion. A picnic marked the close of the year. Officers who served the first semester were: Lucile Hallien, presidentg lackie Mcl-lenry, vice- presidentg Eileen Kagey, secretary, and Mildred Ehrman, treasurer. Eileen Bohde was made pres- ident for the second semester, while Beatrice Aldred acted as vice-president, l..aVon Bohde, as secret-ary, and Mary Lou Felts, as treasurer. DELVERS CLUB First row. man, Wolf, Fowler. 'lv-'Q L. Bohde, E. Bohde, Hallien, Fells, Graft, Billman. Back rowi Miss Brown, Aldred, Tahling, Lambrolf, Ehr- x --5 - Page 70 l l l l l ' HI-Y CLUB i First row. Thomas, Crosbie, Cottingham, Temple, Lindenberg Second row Cobbum, Fortney, Day, Anderson, Ahl- ersmeyer, Lewton, Meier, Hand, Lemke, Burt Third row: Prill, Kinley, H Meads, Beaty, Hemlinger, Becker, Blossom, Vervalin, Bathert, Bishop, Kibiger Top row Kruclzeberg, Hotfman, Knox, Eeiz, Capin, Lommatzsch, Hitzeman, Grothaus R. Meads, Lauer. l i By Arthur Day Stopl Let's see your pass. Have you ever had these words thrown at you by a student in the halls of Central? Well, if you have, dont hold it against him for he is a member of the Hi-Y, which operates the student monitor system in Central. The club, made up of juniors and seniors, meets Monday nights at the YMCA. lt offers an interest- ing recreational program which includes the Y's games and the use of its pool. The club conducts an intellectual discussion and study of subjects that are confronting its members or will confront them in the near future. Many of the speakers that the club had through the past year presented additional ideas and views along with many other interesting topics. A few of this year's speakers were: Mr. Donald Brake, the YMCA secretary, who talked on Hi-Y in the East, Mr. Tom Berry, on Thanksgiving, Mr. David Hogg, on working condi- tions and politics, Mr. lames McFadden, New Year's resolutionsg along with Miss Anna B. Lewis and Mr. Fred H. Croninger as honorary speakers. To create, maintain, and extend, throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character, is the motto and aim of the members of the Hi-Y. The important events of the club years program included a wiener roast held on the farm of Mr. Harry L. Veatch with the 'lguys and their gals enjoying everything from moonlight to hot dogs. Late in December a Christmas party was held for the members-and then came the Hi-Y Shuffle, the clubs yearly dance, with the Scotchman's slogan, Stag or Drag. The sweetheart banquet was held April l5. As vacation neared, the club concluded its activities with its annual lake party at the Y's camp on Blackman Lake. The members that led the club the first semes- ident, Mac Fortney, vice-president, Glen Lewton, dent, Bill Bailey, vice-presidentg lim Anderson, secretary, and Art Day, treasurer. The second semesters officers included: Charley Shaw, pres- ident, Max Fortney, vice-president, Glen Lewton, secretaryg and Matt Hand, treasurer. Eugene Meier and Albert Lauer served as organization chaplains. 1 Page 71 GOODWILL MARKS ALL THEIR ACTIVITIES t'Opportunity knocks but once. You had better ship girls. There is the chance to make many get this out of your cerebellum lmind-to youl friends, there is the opportunity to partake in before entering through the doors to a Friendship group discussions, which are held every other meeting. Tuesday. This in itself offers self-reliance, poise, For there are many opportunities for all Friend- and ease in speaking. Page 72 FRIENDSHIP CLUB First row: Hinen, Mentzer, Wall, Harriman, Reuille, Henriksen, Calcotf, Brown, Relue, Mohr, Murphy, Porter, Lipp. Second row. F. Schmidt, Reinhold, Mackres, Hadjieff, Kesler, Elliott, Mooney, Fraser, Potts, Watson, Weist, Miss Pence, adviser. Third row' Brockmyer, Possell, DeHaven, Salge, Niles, DeVaux, Zuber, Spornhauer, Work, Garrett. Fourth row: LaPradd, Watson, Warner, Thorne, Doswell, Parisot, Mueller, E. Hoffman, Doenges, Bruot. Fifth row: Sundheimer, Buckmaster, Nickelson, D Schmidt, Ostman, B. Hoffman, Nycum, Mathews, Top rowi Birdwell, Yentes, Storms, Bienz, Collias, Plescher, Bohde, Griebel. Face life squarely is the slogan of the Friend- ship girls. Find and give the best is their pur- pose. Last semesters theme was Character and Personality, with Wanda Lipp as president. Because of the turmoil in the East, much time was given to the promotion of good-will, fellow- ship, and other peace projects. On Thanksgiving a basket was filled with all good things. Besides celebrations and parties held on Christ- mas and Valentines Day, vesper services were held in reverence to God. These services are awe-inspiring and are always held for the cele- bration of some notable date, such as the Girl Reserves' birthday. For every banguet held last semester, the dependable Friendship girls, ready for service, were called upon to serve the dinners. The spring semester will be centered around The History of Girl Reserves. This theme was prompted by the fact that the Girl Reserves' 60th Anniversary is going to be celebrated on April 20th. Some of the other activities planned by the Friendship girls are, first, of course, the recogni- tion meeting, which is held to initiate new mem- bers, by candlelight, also, there are meetings con- cerning Easter, world fellowship, peace projects, and the making of some needy things for homes and other such organizations. The Friendship girls strive to secure six ele- ments in every one of their programs. They are: service projects, devotions, world fellowship, rec- reations, and social programs-that is, a program stressing a certain, celebrated day-and last, civic responsibilities, The new officers are Mary Yentes, president, Leona Zuber, vice-president, Margueretta Porter, secretary, Wanda Lipp, treasurer. Miss Helen Burr is the new co-adviser, together with Miss Vera Pence. AS THE LIGHTS DIM, THE PLAYERS BEGI Student Players Clubl Those words stand for a club which offers opportunities for those who love the stage and are interested in its opportun- ities. lt is under the capable direction of Miss Margery Suter, whose hard work is proved when you see one of her successful stage presentations. ln October, the first meeting of the year, an election of officers was held with the result that Clifford Simon was elected president, Patty Leeth, vice-president, Ruth Duell, secretary-treasurer. STUDENT PLAYERS CLUB First row. Boliriger, Rice, V Potts, Ziton, Roller, Haney, Hargrave, P. E:-Lner, Crosbie, Porter, Garrett, Mohr, E. Faulk- ner, L. Faulkner, Tescula Second row Possell, Collias, Harninan, Prange, Patton, Duell, Leeth, R Stettler, Simon Downie, Clibon, Warner, Watson, Ochstein, L Slzory, Sauers, Miss Suter, adviser Third row B Potts, Schneider, Burton, Costantino, Blauvelt, Cunningham, Tsetse, Bruot, Dietel, Fleck, Burns, Bloeznizer Adler, Doenges, Schultz, D Sl-zory, Buchan. Top row. M I. Exner, Maloley, Del-laven, Mintch, Michell, Ahlersmeyer, Brown, Wall, Cottingham, Temple, Rathert, Thomas, Day, I. Stettler, Butler, Kelley, Burt Also in the month of October two one-act com- edies were presented. ln one of the comedies, Two Plus Two, parts were taken by Mae Ruth Vanselow, Mavis Bloemker, Charles Downie, and Iames Younce. In the other, Red Carnations, roles were portrayed by Clifford Simon, Leo Rum- baugh and Patty Leeth. On November l5-l6, members of the SPC presented the annual senior play, Almost Eighteen. The leading parts were taken by talented seniors whose performances brought a large, responsive audience. Two Christmas plays were presented with roles portrayed by capable students of SPC. The Cen- tralites who attended the productions enjoyed them immensely. Many of these entertaining plays could not be produced without the aid of the ever-faithful stage crew members. Although there is a lot of hard work in this occupation, the boys still have a jolly good time. At mid-semester new members, initiates into the organization, presented a play written by Charles Downie. After the plays the annual dance for members only from all three high schools was given in Centrals cafeteria. At the February election of officers for the re- mainder of the term, Charles Downie was elected president, Reba Stettler, vice-presidentg and Ruth Duell, secretary-treasurer. The meeting most enjoyed by the Student Play- ers is no doubt the joint picnic of the Student Players from North Side, South Side, and Central, held in Franke Park at the end of the term. New members are initiated and present an initiation play. Also Miss Suter awards the honorary plague to the school which has had the best pro- gram throughout the year. This plague was awarded to Central at the picnic last year. Page 73 Page 74 ,X H 'Fill ART CLUB First row' Mrs DeHaven, adviser, Kagey, Somers, Rumbaugh, Sturm, Zimmerman, Mentzer, Rochell, Collias, Ziton. Second row' E. Shaneyfelt, B. Shaneyfelt, Lash, Goeglein, Wilkinson, Doswell, DeVaux, Brockmyer, Zuber, Da'vies, Igney, Miss Ley, adviser. Top row: Kinley, Stringer, Rufner, Schwartz, Cox, Cobbum, Mintch, Paetz, Collias, Niblick. THEY Fl D JOY IN CREATI G BE UTY The power to appreciate growth through cul- tivating the sense of beauty. This statement from Collins and Riley's Art Appreciation best reveals the theme and purpose of the Art Club, Central's organization which of- fers greater opportunities for delving into the formula for beauty and originality-art. To create and maintain a greater appreciation of art is the ultimate purpose of the clubp which was organized several years ago, and is at pres- ent, under the guidance of the advisers, Miss Mary Helen Ley and Mrs. Ruth Del-laven. Lucille Zimmerman was elected president of the club at the first meeting of the year held October 7 in the art room. Other results of the election placed lack Sturm as vice-president, Elaine Ment- zer, secretary, Leo Rumbaugh, treasurer, Doris Rochell, in charge of refreshments, Suzanne Collias, in charge of publicityg and Leona Zuber program chairman. Miss Sonja Velcoff, fashion artist from Wolf 51 De-ssauer, was guest speaker at the November 4 meeting. She displayed several of her illustra- tions and gave an interesting talk on her career, both at its inception and at the present time. It has been the custom of the Art Club to dec- orate the building in keeping with the Christmas season each year and to set up in the second floor hallway a beautiful Christmas tree. The 1940 decorations were completed December l3, and were a joy to the eye of every Centralite during the Week in which they adorned the hall. Another annual event of the club is the Valen- tine Tea Dance which was held this year in the cafeteria amid decorative paper figures of lovely girls wearing heart hats and carrying huge fans adorning the Walls. Those in charge of this gala event included Lucille Zimmerman, Helen Somers, Doris Rochell, Ellena Cox, Leo Rumbaugh, Leona Zuber, lack Sturm, Elaine Mentzer, lrene Goeg- lein, Don Kinley, Elizabeth Niblick, Virginia Davies, Pete Collias, Miss Mary Helen Ley, and Mrs. Ruth DeHaven. The spring semester meetings featured the May picnic held at Foster Park, and the election of Helen Somers to succeed Leo Rumbaugh as treas- urer of the club. WE LIVE IN A RCMAN ATMOSPHERE Having over sixty members, a record in the nine years of the organizations existence, the Latin Club has added one more glorious year to its history. Leading the club for the first semester as Primus Consul fpresidentl, was Mary Ember. Her subf ordinate officers were: Harry Shadle, Secundus Consul Cvice-presidentl, and Mary Catherine Wood, Quaestor-Scriba fsecretary-treasurerj. Miss Florence I. Lucasse and Miss Eva M. McKinnie are the admired advisers, who assist and guide the officers. Opportunity is given to all students who have taken, or are taking, Latin, to join the club. Hav- ing joined, the member finds that it is not all work and no play as might be supposed. ln fact, informal talks by both students and teachers, humorous plays, and parties are but a few of the program features of the club. The Benefits of Latin were discussed by Mr. Bussell H. Earle, speech department head, at the September meeting. Gene Mintch spoke on 'The Early Roman School. A humorous pl-ay, Ferdi- nand the Bull, was first read in Latin by Alan Temple, and then translated into English by Ardyth Cramar. Several members of the club pantomimed the play. Connecting Latin with the Thanksgiving obf servance, some of the members entertained with an appropriate playlet, at the November meeting. Phillis Dunbar reviewed a book, UThe Con- aueredf' The December meeting was held in the form of a Christmas party, Dorothy Boleyn gave a reading from Dickens, lean Kauffman spoke on l'Christrnas Customs in Modern ltaly , and Sam Stuart told of 'iThe Boman Saturnaliaf' Moses Slyby was elected Primus Consul at the lanuary meeting, Other positions were given to Dorothy Colton, Secundus-Consul, and Eileen Pliett, Quaestor-Scriba. Miss Mary Harrah, former Latin instructor and club adviser, and Miss Mary Catherine Smeltzly, also a former Central teacher, were heartily re- ceived by the members when they made visits to the club. Alan Temple, iunior, was accorded the honor of being appointed editor-in-chief of the Frag- menta, official organ of the language departe ments. He also served as head of the Latin sec- tion of the paper. LATIN CLUB First row: Wisner, I Davis, Collias, Schmidt Second raw Miss Lucasse, adviser, Gulseth, Kauffman, Schroeder, l Lemke, Shadle, Slyby, Pliett, Colton, McCarran, Essex, Zinn, Miss Mciiinnie, adviser Third row Sheldon, Sanders, Demsey, McDaniel, Cramar, Both, Lupton, Boleyn, Aldred, I Fahling, Buchanan, Hoffman, Pope, Tsetse, Stuart, Piper Top row E Davis, B Shuster, Lester, C Shuster, Turner, Carney, B Ealiling, Bailey, Maloley, Cotringham, Carder, Doenges, Buchan, Temple, Higgins 1 2 l i l l l l I 1 l I I iw. l 'TVN Illuffdlv 1. CV! - PJ ' ' 4 Page 75 .. ... F ng- + UWM QiENTRAL w4L,xCHOOL All ll li N ll .jf jkllrix 1 -NTQNI Q 1 f ' u x , yi-' -, ,N 4 .- N 1 1' ' ' svf ' I1 Jax- xx 1 , l ad- ' N X A-:av- ' x - - a-'4 ' X T 1- -,-.N,B,s-Nu i X I 5, A., , . - W ix By Suzanne Colliers There's never a dull moment for any member of the Booster Clubt From the beginning of the football season to the end of the basketball sea- son, the Boosters are either selling, decorating, making novelties, or planning to boost some worthfwhile projectl This year Miss Mildred I. Brigham, adviser of Boosters for the past ten years, announced her resignation. For the last time, she presented the Booster gavel to Tom Crosbie, who was elected chairman at the first organization meeting. We started our activities with the annual Boos- ter banguet, which was held in the school cafeteria. The pigskin season began and the pigskin season came to an end. We had no regrets, however, for we had already elected Betty Math- ews to act as general chairman of the Tiger Mixer, another Booster tradition. Paper footballs, helmets, shoulder pads, track shoes, and numerals com- prised the blue-white decorations for the dance. Then the basketball season beganl Once more we sold novelties and refreshments, we decorated gymnasiums and planned more projects. We had much fun, but soon another season came to an end, This year, as in other years, we honored the basketball players and certain mem- bers of the faculty at the annual Valentine pep session. The following girls, led by Betty Lou Koenig and Virginia Maloley, co-chairmen of the affair, presented this colorful pep session: Helen Adler, Mavis Bloemker, Marcella Bultemeier, Suzanne Collias, Mary Iane Masloob, Betty Mathews, Patty Leeth, Marcelline Plescher, Betty Patton, Virginia Robinson, and Beba Stettler. With our combined talents, we transformed our cafeteria into a dock scene for a Moonlight Cruise on March 29, aboard the S. S. Brigham. A big moon overhead, stars twinkling in the background, and the light-house rays shining over the calm river-all provided a true nautical atmosphere as the decorations for the Booster dance. Our last get-together, a picnic, was held at a lake. After swimming, canoeing, sun-bathing, and eating in the great outdoors, we lowered the curtain and brought to an end another successful Booster year. BOOSTER CLUB Fiist row Anderson, Shaneyfelt, Wood, Lee-th, Maloley, Lewton, Michell, Coburn, Mohr, Masloob, Stettler. Second row, Tatman, Miller, Ahlersmeyer, Cottingham, Temple, Miss Brigham, adviser, Crosbie, Collias, Bailey, Hoffman, Har- grave. Third row: Patton, Koenig, Stumpf, Prange, Adler, Duell, Bienz, Doenges, Plescher. Fourth row: Warner, Cunningham, Burrell, Vanselow, Bloemker, Shea, Hallien, Costantino, Bultemeier, Cox. Fifth row: Watterson, Meads, Simon, Burt, Hadiieff, Kauffman, Burton, Robinson, Ziton, Sixth row: Bathert, DeHaven, Sauers, Chamberlain, Niles. Adams, Mathews, Rice. Top row: Hambrock, Becker, Day, Mintch, Sloan, Putt, Felts, Bohde, Salomon. ...,.4 K , Q B g , V , , , ' Boosters, as their name implies, are ever faithful, ever working for Central. Boosters face chilly Jotball weather and jostle through noisy basketball crowds to sell their wares. ' Above, left: These ambitious boys, Tom Cros- Above, right: Betty Lou Koenig, Virginia Mae Die and Bill Becker, are selling drinks to Clifford loley, and Helen Adler, in the brisk weather of the Simon, David Skory, and Bill Smallback at a foot- football season, try to sell ice-cream, candy, gum, mall game. and other goodies to Centralites. Center: Enthusiasm and flames rise high at the annual bonfire held November 7 at the old Coca .Zola field, and sponsored by the Boosters, preceding the Bonfire Shuffle. ' Below, left: Betty Mathews and Betty Stumpf, Below, right: Ethyel Bose Hoffman and Mary telling candy and gum, seem happy about the Ann Mohr work faithfully to check out boxes of Nhole thing. Maybe it's because business is candy, gum, and iceecream so that Boosters good. Pam Burrell and Donna Burton can sell. pg f f U- ,five ,iff ,- -f f , Page 77 VALENTINE COMMITTEE Willing mothers of the Parent-Teacher Associa- tion are here making tallies for the annual Valen- tine party, held February l4, attended by over 400 people. Card games, ping pong, and other attractive features kept the crowd occupied, with table and attendance prizes being awarded to the winners. Another affair which attracted a large crowd of students, parents, and teachers was the Fall Frolic, the idea of which was popularly received, November l. By Carol Gulseth Youth and This Modern World was the key- note of the l94O-41 sessions of Central's Parent- Teacher Association, led by Mrs. C. E. Simon, act- ing in the capacity of president. Subordinate officers were Mrs. F. C. Stettler, first vice-president, Mr. Maurice Ashley, second vice-president, Mrs. T. C. DeHaven, secretary, and Mrs. M. D. Warner, treasurer. Meeting monthly, the organization is of benefit to the student in that it brings the home and school more closely together, explained Mrs. Simon. She further said that by acquaintances with the parents the instructor knows better how to handle the student. The superintendent of public schools, Mr. Merle I. Abbett, urges parents to join the P-TA for the reason that Hlt is an organization which has the welfare and progress of the students at heart. One of the outstanding events of the social pro- gram of the P-TA was the Spring Fiesta, a dance for which Mrs. Edward Salomon was gen- eral chairman, April 25, in the new cafeteria. Miss Helen Phillips, Miss Dorothy Ridgway, and Mr. Russell Rowe also assisted with the dance. Mr. Charles F. Turpin served all year as publicity chairman of the organization. PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION First row Mrs. Edith Thompson, Mrs. Harold Friedrich, Mrs. C. I. Buckley, Mrs, M. D. Warner, Mrs. E. C. Lindenberg, Mrs. C E. Simon, Mrs. F. C. Stettler, Mrs lames McFadden, Mrs. O. R. Kuhlman, Mrs. Carl Clevenger, Mrs. W. A. Rufner, Mrs. Thomas DeHaven, Mrs. Dewey Faulkner, Mrs. Herman Schroeder, Mrs. Arthur Vaice, Mrs. K. C. Schwartz. Second row Mr. Murray Mendenhall, Mr. O. R. Kuhlman, Mr. Maurice Ashley, Mr. H. M. Bloemker, Mr. Edwin C. Lindenberg. Mr Charles P. Turpin, Mr lames McFadden, Mr. Paul Schoenherr, Mr. Glenn Fortney. Mr. M. D. Warner, Mrs. C. H. Franks, Mr. C, H. Franks, Mr. Fred H Croninger, Mr Edward Salomon, Mr, Russell R. Rowe, Mrs. W. H. Korte. Third row: Mrs. Chester Kiger, Mrs. Milton Ray, Mrs, Raymond Lutz, Mrs. Mrs, H F. Buchan, Mrs O. R. Leeth, Mrs. Earl F. Blauvelt, Mrs Isaac Macy, Mrs I. I. Antoine, Mrs Gretta Grisell. Shea, Mrs. H. M. Bloeml-fer, Mrs. Nellie Crater, Mrs. Paul B Lewis, Mrs, Frank D Krider, Mrs, Murray Mendenhall, Charles Liggett, Mrs, Glenn Fortney. Arthur P, Doenges, Mrs. Reynold Relue, Mrs. Edward Salomon, Mrs. Edwin White, Mrs. William Bowser, Mrs. lames Barfell, Top rowi Mrs. Harry Clibon, Mrs. VVaIter Possell, Mrs. R. B. Schoenherr, Mrs. Fred Leinker, Mrs. C. L. Pappert, Miss Anna Mis Arthur Bienz, Mrs Matt Krebs, Mrs. lames Hirschy, Mrs, Page 78 , -N - ..-.-,f,..o.-,l,..1,l,'l THE CHORUS First row: M. W. Fow- ler, M. E. Fowler, Kuzeff, R. Essex, Bisenhauer, Ball, Lash, Bradshaw, Ex- ner. Second rowi Kagey, Alfeld, Bacon, Faulkner, Douglas, Wisner, Stein- bacher, Smith, G Boes- ter, Pliett, Shadle, Snow- berger, Strong Third row. Maloley, Williams, Gilbert, Kendrick, Holl- man, Schwartz, Reason- er, Murphy, Fredt, Miser, Morin, P. Boester Top row' Workman, Mintch, T. Essex, Sheets, Scott, Downie, Lattimore, Mr, Bailhe, adviser. Nr 5 CHGRUS ENRICHES SI GER ' LIVES By Irma Eisenhauer Give us the key, Marthafone, two, three, sing. This is the way Mr. Gaston Bailhe, our director, begins the Chorus meeting every Tues- day and Thursday the fourth period. The meet- ings are held in the new building in a room built especially for the Chorus. lt is indeed a pleasure to sing under such favorable surroundings. The Chorus is directed by Mr. Gaston Bailhe, who is also the director of the Fort Wayne Civic Symphony. The accompanist of the Chorus is Martha leanne Exner, and the guardian of their music is Lillian Wesner, the librarian. The Chorus consists of boys and girls who are Eisenhauer. Symphony Crchestra. tingham, Alan Temple, Charles Downie, Gene lvlintch, lack LeHaven, Steven Thomas and Irma On March 28 they made a trip to lndianapolis and attended a concert given by the lndianapolis By singing in the Chorus, the students are learn- ing to appreciate the finer things in life. First of all, the music itself is an inspiration, being of the best outstanding composers. The melodies they sing will forever linger in their minds. Their scope interested in better music. They participate not only in Central High School activities but they also sing throughout the city. This year they have filled many engagements in churches and other organizations. During the Christmas season they added to the yuletide spirit by singing a group of songs from the Lincoln Tower. They took part in a radio broadcast over station WGL. They provided the musical background for a religious Old Fort play entitled 'lThe Kingdom of God. Their outstanding performance of the whole year is given in the annual operetta. This year the operetta was entitled Words and Music. lt was a rollicking comedy in two acts. The leading parts were taken by Virginia Maloley, Bob Cot- them to cooperate and to concentrate for these two quali- ties are essential for a good performance. The Chorus enrich- es the students' lives and broadens their horizon of the true musical art. lt offers opportunities for all those who are willing to accept it. of musical knowledge is increased through their large repertoire. Singing in the Chorus teaches i Director Bailhe Page 79 Page 80 CENTRAL Bi1i'N6u , - ' First row: Hartman, Ahrens, Lickert, Vaice, Wood, Clark, Duell, Howard, Robinson, Hamman. Seated in front: Brown, drum major Second row. Castle, Hentzler, P. Battrick, Calvert, Hawkins, Sheldon, Michaels, Vorndran, Kibiger, Lynch. Third row. Simon, I. Battrick, Carrier, Grossman, Holle, Somers, Gilbert, Heck, Shearer. Fourth row: Essex, Becker, Stute, M. Baumgartner, Parkins, Fowler, Exner, Miser. Top row: Lutey, E. Faulkner, DeHaven, L. Faulkner, Goehler, Bitzinger, Bear, B. Baumgartner. By Martha Ieanne Exner Crashl Bangl Fiurnblel How many times have l told you not to play those tympanies? Gee-whiz, l was only tuning them. We hear many of these amusing incidents every Monday and Friday the fifth period, when the band practices. The band is not all fun as one might think. lt takes hard Work on the part of all concerned to develop a band such as Central's. When one goes to any of Central's football or basketball games the first thing which takes his eye is the band. lt adds the needed color and spirit to the games. The band also plays at all pep sessions. October l9 was the date of the annual bcrnd dance. The theme was Ghost Frolic, and the decorations were cleverly carried out in the Hal- lowe'en motif, with Bob Simons orchestra fur- nishing the music for it. Ioan Bumbaugh served as general chairman of the affair and Betty Co- burn, co-chairman. Other committees were: dec- orations, Bill Brown, Patsy Exner, Betty Iane Baumgartner, Delores Hammon, Harvey Stute, and Willard Gruber, tickets, Martha Jeanne Ex- nerp refreshments, Harold Miser and loe Lickert, chaperons, Buth Duellg and check room, Bob Howard and Helen Baker. lt was a great success! lanuary 3 the band traveled to Hartford City. The band presented a concert in March for the entire student body of Central. lt was directed by Mr. Gaston Bailhe, our music instructor, with Marjorie Fowler, Irma Eisenhauer, and Virginia Maloley as soloists, all of whom were accom- panied by Martha Ieanne Exner. Bill Brown, our drum major, capably directs our sixty-piece band. Other officers are: record- ing secretary, Helen Baker, treasurer, Patsy Exnerg and property managers, Bill Vaice, Bob Lutey, and Eugene Michael. C ll: l 1 5T,1------- f 7--- 3- in X.. N., -.- W W Y, AY By Patty Cowan Now! ls everyone ready? are the words ex- retary, Patsy Exner is the orchestras treasurer, pressed by Mr. Gaston Bailhe, our music instruc- tor, when it is time for another practice of Cen- trol's Orchestra to begin. After the students start to play, they become so interested in what they are doing that before they have realized it an- other period has slipped by, and the bell marks the end of a joyful hour of music, The members of the orchestra always feel very reluctant in put- ting their instruments away, since they have only two periods a week in which to rehearseethe fifth period every Tuesday and Thursday. Through music we gain many opportunities to express ourselves. We learn to appreciate classi- cal music and to enjoy the more serious composi- tions as well as the lighter. Less obvious but equally important is the fact that we learn to con- centrate and cooperate more. All of this experi- ence helps us in later years, The Concert Meister of the Orchestra is Martha leanne Exner. l-lelen Baker is the orchestras sec- and Betty lane Baumgartner is the orchestras li- brarian, The property managers are Bob Lutey, Bill Vaice, and Eugene Michael. The first public appearance of the orchestra was made when it presented a concert at a large ban- quet of the Superintendents of lndiana. A very enjoyable violin solo was played by Donald Flaig, a student at the james Smart School, The next performance was given at the radio station for the School of the Air The first appearance before Central's student body was made in Central's gym At this concert Mary Fowler made her iirst appearance as a violinist soloist. Reverend Tro- jan sang l'The Holy City, At the Lincoln Tower the orchestra played several Christmas songs for the public of Fort Wayne The orchestra is larger this year than ever be- fore. Because of an increased interest in sym- phonic music of late, it is expected to show even greater progress. I ORCHESTRA , i First row Mr Boilhe, director, Ahrens, Liclzert, Lynch, Ktbiger, Luecl-ie, Harnrnan, Sta-ttler, Lutey Second row Wes- Third row ner, Wiley, B. Baumgartner, Schwartz, M I F:-zner, Hartmann, Schneider, Eisenhauer, Morin, Korte, P Fxner H. Miser, Kagey, Lattimore, jackson, Williams, Meclzstroth, fahnson, M F M1ser,Cowan,M E Fowler, Powers, Whiteman Top rowi Essex, Fisher, Simon, Cunegin, I-folle, M W Fowler, Clark, Baker, Howard, M Bavzmgartner IGH Page 81 Page FRESHMAN FORENSIC LEAGUE First row. Nordyke, Troxel, Grossman, Fuhrman, Second row: Shaneyfelt, Cooper, Cottingham, Maloley, Whitaker, Gilbert, Boschet, Smith, Worman, Ginther, Bruot, Mr. Earle, adviser. Third row: McAtee, McCoy, Davenport, Carter, Davis, Kesler, Pappert, Riley, Lash, Boleyn, Springer, Bradley, Meese, Sweet. Top row. Mackres, Wagner, Stettler, Dit- ton, Taylor, Gochenour, Gillie, Lewton, Gamble, Staley, Butler. By Sam Stuart Twice around the earthl This was the student mileage record of the Speech De- partment during the last school year. In rolling up this impressive mileage, Central's speakers journeyed to cities in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky with an excellent de- gree of success. The competitive season was opened at the Sam Stuart, Ir, here receives commenda- tions and trophies from his coach and teacher, Director Russell H. Earle, Who has declared Stuart to be one of the most valuable speakers of the year. North Side Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament where George DeVaux and Sam Stuart triumphed. At Hamilton, Ohio, lames Younce, Stuart, David Skory, Clifford Simon, Paul Prill, and Marjorie Mallahan Won first honors in their respective divisions. ln lanuary Harry Feaser Won the Springfield, Ohio, oratory contest. in February Robert Gillie, Simon and Eric Trier Won first place honors in the North Side speech meet. At Wabash College Stuart won the indiana Orator- ical Contest. Later at DePauw University Simon Won the state championship in oratorical declamation with Mae Ruth Vanselow as runner-up. Stuart Won first in extempore speaking. At the state tournament at In- diana University Feaser was second in oratorical de- claiming and Stuart was second in radio speaking. In April Bobert Blossom won the district discussion con- test, and forty-five speakers won the Wabash High School Invitational Tournament Trophy. interscholastic speaking came to a close when Cen- tral sent Deloris Putt, Simon, Stuart, and Skory to the National Speech Tournament at Lexington, Kentucky. Deloris was chosen one of the four best girl orators in radio speaking, and Skory was elected minority leader of the house and chairman of the ways and means committee. Debating attracted many students. The question was: Resolved: That the power of the federal govern- ,.f N., ' 1 J ' X . f . f-,4 ,- ,! f- ' 4 UPPERCLASSMEN SPEAKERS First row: Burt, Stettler, Simon, Briclcley Second row: McDaniel, Stauffer, Maloney, Klotz, Mr. Stuart, Mr. McFadden, adviser, Miss Troxel, adviser, Mr Earle, director, Vogelgesang, Holman, Wells, Stuart Third row Stacy, DeVaux, Trier, Wesner, Shuherk, Blossom, Wilkins, Pease-r, Younce, Mort, D Putt, D Sl:ory, Salomon Top row Kruckeberg, Souer, Der- rickson, L, Putt, Exner, Dickerson, Strum, Elkerson, Murphy, Seslar, L Slzory Covault, Hrotlze, Evanoff ment should be increased. Teams went to tourna- ments in Ohio and indiana with creditable results in the first semester Putt won the Koerber- O'Shaughnessey Extempore Contest, Stuart, the Abbett Impromptu Contest, Skory, the Croninger Cup, Eunice Turner, the Iasper Cup. ln the Reis- ing Declamation Contest, Simon, Putt, and Younce were first in the oratorical, humorous, and dra- matic divisions respectively. The victors in the Freshman-Sophomore Extempore Contest were Staley, freshman, and DeVauX, sophomore. ln the second semester Simon won the Abbett Cup, Stuart, the Koerber-O'Shaughnessey Contest, Christine Evanotf, the Croninaer and lasper Cups, Ernest Gamble and DeVaux, the Freshman-Sopn omore contest. Gillie was named the most out- standing freshman and received the Hamilton- Earle Award, Varsity sweaters were won by Blossom, Simon, and Stuart Putt and Slzory won plaques for their four years of service. SPEECH WINNERS First row Younce, Covault, Evanoff, Blossom, D Putt, Slcvry, Simon, Gamble, Stuart, Vanselow, Prill Second row Stettler, Davenport, Feaser, Shuherlc, Gillie, DeVau1-:, lileclt l. Putt, Cooper Top row Riley, Caster, Boleyn, Baker, Paopert, Klotz, Ditton, Grossman, Maclzres, Staley Page '71 xx l SCROLL QUILL AND SCROLL Back row: Harry Meads, Betty Stumpf, Ellena Cox, Wilbur Philo. Front rowi Evelyn Doenges, Betty Bohde, Betty Lou Koenig, Christian Salomon. IT'S THE PEAK OF STUDE T JOURNALISM Opportunity is ever reaching out to publication staff members at Central. After one has achieved membership into Press Club his next goal is Quill and Scroll. Election into a national society is an honor, but to be elected into an international society is more than an honor. Requirements for member- OFFICERS Veteran Members Wilbur Philo, Evelyn Doenges, Betty Stumpf, and Chris Sale omon discuss future Quill and Scroll plans at the home of W' ' ilbur Philo, ship into Quill and Scroll include: Scholastic standing in the upper third of the class, two years on a staff if elected when a junior, or one year if elected when a senior, and a contribution of something original to the Spotlight or Caldron. At the start of the school year the society had only four members. An election was held at the first meeting in which each member was elected to one of the offices. Those elected were: Caldron Business Manager Betty Stumpf, president, Spot- light Editor Evelyn Doenges, vice-presidentg Cal- dron Editor Chris Salomon, secretary-treasurer, and Spotlight Business Manager Wilbur Philo, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Cleon Fleck, adviser of the Caldron and Spotlight, is the adviser of the Society. Meetings were held monthly at the homes of the members. Never a dull moment was spent at any meeting, with initiations and featured enter- tainment taking the high spots. New members were initiated into the society in Ianuary and February. More members were ad- mitted into the Society in May. Ellena Cox, Cal- dron senior editor, Arthur Day, Spotlight ad mari- agerg and Betty Bohde, Spotlight managing editor, were the lanuary initiates. The February initiates were: Harry Meads, Spotlight business managerg and Betty Lou Koenig, formerly Caldron writing editor. A dinner with all the trimmings that make such parties long remembered ended the activities of the year for Quill and Scroll. PRESS CLUB U ITE TWO PUBLICATIO S By Billie Doswell The two feuding Central publications, the Spot- light and the Caldron, cease fire and bury the hatchet once a month to eat, drink, and be merry at their Press Club meeting. The Press Club, an honorary club for the most deserving journalists, is basically a union be- tween these two publications. lts members, who are chosen for their journalistic merit, are initiated in both a formal and an informal fashion. Arthur Day was elected president of the club at the first meeting of the year held September 20 in the usual potluck style. Mavis Bloemker was elected vice-president, and Evelyn Doenges, sec! retary-treasurer. Harry lvleads served as presi- dent of the club during the spring semester. The other officers included Bill Middaugh, vice-presi- dent, and Bob Eastes, secretary-treasurer. Ellena Cox later succeeded Eastes as secretary-treasurer. The highlight of the fall semester meetings was a Wiener bake held at Foster Park, November 6. Those in charge of the event included Betty Pat- ton, Bill Watterson, and Betty Lou Koenig Miss Virginia Coverdale, a Central graduate, now of the News-Sentinel, and Mr, Chester Brower of the journal-Gazette, gave interesting talks concern! ing newspaper work to the club during the year, At the April meeting a motion picture from the Chicago Tribune was shown. lt presented the POTLUCK The-me students tree their minds from tournalistic worl: lang enough to eat at the :rionthly potlucli of the Press Club. Scene activities room progress of a Chicago Daily Tribune from the cut- ting of the trees for paper to printing, The large forests, the sawing mills, cartoonists at work, and the composing room were some of scenes shown. The Press Club members enjoyed it a great deal as it presented to them all of the work that goes on before the paper, or paper material, reaches the Tribune building, and the work needed to produce a daily paper, PRESS CLUB First row' Faulkner, Gulseth, Collias, Fells, Patton, Cunningham, Koenig, Bienz, Masloob Second row Salomon, Burt Day, Doswell, Schultz, Cox, Doeriges, B Bohde, E Bohde, Piescher, Mr Fleck, adviser Top row B Meads, Wattersori H, Meads, Middaugh, Becker, Pritchard, Philo, Krider. i .l Page 85 V . Ma v , Y S 6 K 'f K I 1 f 5 M f 9 v--4 ' 33? 4 A 1 .,1 'A iv A Jw ui Sff? H fs fwlz ll A In Zfgrfiwgsl ' 1 L Q. , X E X 1,2 ASSEMBLED FOB a major staff meet- ing are these leading members of the Spotlight: Suzanne Collias, formerly writing editor, now editor, Harry Meads, formerly office manager, now business manager, Evelyn Doenges, formerly ecl- itor, now student instructor, john Trier, formerly sports editor, now transferred to the Caldron, Marcelline Plescher, formerly news editor, now student in- structor, Betty Bohde, formerly manag- ing editor, now writing editor, Lucile Hallien, formerly personnel manager, now feature editor, and Adella Costan- tino, formerly feature editor, then per- sonnel director, now in Florida, They are all planning a better Spotlight. THE NEVV MEMBERS who were select- ed to be admitted into the major staff this semester are: Evelyn Faulkner, for- merly reporter, now news editor, Max- ine Schultz, formerly lay-out editor, now desk editor, and William Watter- son, formerly ad solicitor, now adver- tising manager. Two more who have been added since the picture was taken are Billie Ann Doswell and Moses Sly- by, personnel director and sports editor, respectively. The ones in the picture are consulting Mr. Cleon Fleck, the ad- viser, on changes and corrections to im- prove the Spotlight, These new mem- bers are very capable to fill their new positions because the major staff is chosen by the adviser on the basis of a persons usefulness to the staff, his points, and his ambition to work. THE BUSINESS staff is intently and accurately checking the expenditures, income, and all other business details ofthe Spotlight. They are: Wilbur Philo, formerly business manager, now ad copy editor, Arthur Day, formerly ad- vertising manager, now office mana- ger, Harry Meads, formerly office man- ager, now business manager, and W'il- liam Becker, circulation, ln spite of the responsibility which rests upon them and the worry that might be going on in their minds, they are still able to keep a smile on their faces and be happy about it. Page 86 MINOR STAFF First row: Doenges Christoffel, Zehner, Hir- schy, Aldred, Bailey, Boh- de, Gerlock. Second row Caley, Reinhold, Kohl- backer, Ziton, Rice, L. Faulkner, Doswell, E Faulkner. Third row: M Mohr, S. Mohr, Reuille Youn Bultemeier O' gy 1 , Shaughnessey, Bake r, Possell. Fourth rowi Cline Graft, Felts, Deatrick, Rar- ick, Hambrock, Burrell Pritchard, Top row: Cox Vanl-lorn, Plescher, Burt Poetzsch, Myers, McMul- len, Vxfatterson, Crosbie l 4 A 2 HOME ROOM AGENTS First row: Rarick, Bur- ! rell, Larimer, Patton, Putt, 'Smallwood, Maloley, :Hoagland, LaPradd iFaulkner. Second row: :Deatrick, Davies, Gren- lzenbach, Felts, Miser, 1 Brickley, Squires, Beck- ! man. Third row: Hart- man, Griffith, Fredrick, lBaker, lohnson, Richard- ison, Harris, Foreman. lTop row: Anspach, Yoss iWatterson, Mendenhall 1 'Waldrop, Kinley, McMul- 5 len. v 4 t By Marcelline Plescher Opportunity in its highest attainable form, is afforded those who each week provide our student body and faculty with an All-American high school newspaper. The student interested in publications is given an opportunity to gain not only pro- fessional skill but also social training. Contact between students and the faculty is perhaps the most vital issue in the mak- ing of a personality, and it is that factor that is stressed in the Spotlight work. The Spotlight, under new leaders, be- gan the semester with the added spark of encouragement, because the Spotlight had been admitted into the long-desired rank of All-American high school news- papers. Staff cooperation that is between staff members and editors is greatly stressed in all the activities of the Spotlight. The staff sponsored the annual mid- semester party under the leadership of Evelyn Faulkner and Catherine Plescher, who served as co-chairmen. At this party the new staff for the spring semester was announced by the adviser, Mr, Cleon Fleck. Two new positions-student in- structor and ad artist, were inaugurated for this new semester. Approximately 87 Centralites comprise the minor staff of the publication. lnclud- ed in these positions are: collectors, ad salesmen, reporters, feature writers, sports writers, head writers, copyreaders, proof- readers, messengers, and agents. These workers are advanced to major positions on the basis of staff service, points, and ability. The major staff composed of the editors of the various departments and the busi- ness department meets weekly, on Thurs- day evening to discuss the welfare of the paper and matters of importance to the entire staff. lt is at these weekly con- claves that the entire plans for the forth- coming paper are discussed. Led by the editor, these discussions of current prob- lems of the Spotlight are beneficial and aid the various departmental heads to disseminate the completed plans. Page 87 ,M . S , I ,iw 'vcr 1 f fllu- A ' 'F +9-5453 1- - Qi . ,-H . LQ ul. .' - O Xx, 1 I . w.. .RL HM 5 Q , F, x - Y ,QM M fnijf 1 a i fl 'Q S S 2 1 1 2 lf . 21,3555 5 15 aku, '51 v' 'L Yr ge. . fin.. 2 Qi Q , x Page 90 IT TAKES A YEAR T0 BUILD A YEARBOOK EDITOR Our busy editor, Chris Salomon, transacts important business by wire during a full day Salomon carefully planned layouts, assigned pictures, and assembled copy for the book you are reading of the Caldron-all pictures taken by Photogra- pher Harold Brown, the editor, and assistants, with the exception of conventional portraits. The social calendar of the Caldron was filled during the year with various activities for staff members. The Caldron staff celebrated its 28th birthday and its success in the campaign with a combination victory potluck and dance. At this affair salesmen were given basketball season tickets for the highest number ttkltt XX - . v Xfvkj N N 'X fx 5 J 7 By Ellena Cox Centrals annual, the Caldron, All-Amen ican since 1938, marches on with the pub- lishing of its 28th volume, the theme of which is Opportunity This year's book, as in past years, orig- inated in the bright, cheery Caldron office which was furnished and is maintained with funds raised by the staff members, them- selves, Fully equipped with desks, typewrit- ers, files, and other necessary materials, high quality work is accomplished by the staff. The campaign weeks were highlighted by the election of the students for their favorite presidential candidate when they subscribed to the yearbook. This was one of the most highly publicized campaigns in the history of the book, resulting in an all-time record of over l3OO subscriptions. The Caldron is a self-supporting book financially, and receives appropriations from no one, as the staff gets the money it needs through subscription drives, the vaudeville, social events, and organization pledges. Student photography is a striking feature of sales. The Bengal Pow-Wow follow- ing the North Side-Central game was the next event, a financial as well as a social success. The theme was carried out with Tigers and Indians. A patriotic party was held in the activities room for a general staff get-together. lt was held in the form of a potluck, and was followed by a dance with music provided by Bobby Si- mon's Orchestra. This happy calendar of events was brought to a pleasant close during the closing weeks of school with a picnic. W' sr MANAGER Betty Stumpf, industrious bus- iness manager, refers to past records during the subscription campaign, Bet- ty set an all- time record in Caldron sales, and has suc- cessfully met fi- nancial obliga- tions, A v . ,.....-7....., TT ' MAIOR STAFF Beginniwig at tlie top and 'reading clockwise' Sports Editor lohn Trier writes the athletic record tor the year for the sports section. lanice Cunningham, as- sistant editor, approves a photograph for the year- book. Assistant Business Man- ager Dean Burt reminds students that their last Cal- dron payment is due. Mary lane Masloob, copy editor, types a story for the Caldron. Circulation Manager Ioan Dehler checks her records at the end of the day. Harold Brown, photogra- pher, sees that the Speed- Graphic is all set to go. Writing Editor Betty Lou Koenig writes out assign- ments tor staff members. Senior Editor Ellena Cox inspects the senior panels for the book. Margaret Bienz, club edie tor, checks the schedule of club pictures for the week, Center: Mr, Cleon Fleck, adviser, supervises and as- sists With a smile-when things go well. Q t- 'X MINOR STAFF Top row l-land, Garrison, Cummings, Anderson, Lop- shire, Vervalin, Kensler, Klotz, Goehler, Ochstein, Shannon Second row. Bur- rell, Buchan, Croghan, Sha- neylelt, Cowan, Hadjietf, Barfell, Miller, Stuart. Third row Bulterneier, O'Shaugh- nessey, Adams, Iohnson, Faulkner, Cramar, l-Belts, Bruot, Bottom row Malo- ley, Eisenhauer, Patton. Page Ql T iw xg, IR A 1 X , TT S A A S,,fOX,Sf LLLL A ATHLETTO VALUES fSPORTSMANSHXP. HEALTH, ENJOYLAEHT OF OALAES f DO HOT A END WXTH HXGH SOHOOL DAYS. Q EXERARLTEYTHO THE E-EST KN SPORTS, LAR. ROBERT DORNTE, TEACHER AND OEHTRAL STAR, HERE EXPLAXNS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF A BASKETBALL. . All ,, Xff,ff.,Y,V ZW ,Z 11111 E Page 94 xkitq. HEAD COACH Coach Murray Mendenhall completed l7 years of coaching at Central this year. During this period ol time Mendenhall has developed some great teams and great players. However, his worth is recognized doubly in his ability to instil in his boys line qualities of character, leadership, and sportsmanship. As a token of their esteem for him the lettermen who played under him during his l7 years of coaching presented him with a set of sterling silverware this year at the annual Letter- men's Banquet By Iohn Trier With eight regulars lost by graduation, Coach Mur- ray Mendenhall and Assistant Coach Bob Dornte faced the l94O-41 football season with a tough schedule, and seventy eager grid aspirants. Having only three varsity boys back from the unde- feated, untied l939 team, Centrals two athletic coaches worked tirelessly until they had rounded out another tough Tiger football aggregation. The Tigers opened their season with a city series game against the Irish of Central Catholic. Playing under the floodlights at South Side, the boys of Central smothered the Irish 27-U. After disposing of the De- catur Yellow Iackets, the Tigers met defeat at the hands of the eventual state champs, the North Side Redskins. After a gruelling game, the Redskins out- scored the Tigers l3'6. After conquering three more opponents, the Bengals met their second setback of the year as they were swamped by the Huntington Vikings, 20-7. New Castle and Hammond Clark were the next victims of the strong Tiger team. After the game with the Calumet district team, Coaches Mendenhall and Dornte began CENTRAL'S 1940 Top row: MH. MENDENHALL SHOPOFF MENDENHALL, IR. BIENZ IAMES KAHLENBECK RAMSEY SCHOENHEHR PLIETT Second row: MGR. THIEME GATER MILLER STANSKI VAN RYN FRIEBURGER LATTIMORE MYERS DESELM Third row: BARFELL KRAIEWSKI SITKO SHAW BIRCHEFF BRI-IR LEON