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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1962 volume:

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To relieve some of tension accumulated in classes, many different clubs and activities are provided for students. Right below, the sophomores prepare decorations for the sophomore dance at Christmas. Pictured are DeEtta Calland, Mr. Levy, sophomore class sponsor, David Stall- ing, Dave Gaskill, and Ron Garnett. Most clubs sponsored a dance, car wash, or bake sale to raise money. mi The C Um Vtl.49 Published by the Journalism Department Central High School Fort Wayne, Indiana Margaret Weidler, Editor Mr. Jerry Wooiiing, Ad riser ff Sh le bmu ht mdmk hom$ fo Cenft$l Pictures of various all-school activities are found in the opening section of the Caldron. They help to tell the story of the entire year at Central High School. Above left; Sharon Hughes and Carol Johnson hold decorations for Boosters ' Valentine Pep Session. Rhyme Time was the theme. More pictures and information about clubs can be found on pages 26 to 61. Right: Concordia ' s Larry Schlegel (45) drew a foul as this picture was taken. Central ' s Nate Banks is holding the ball and will get a free throw. Sports pictures and stories are found on pages 72 to 73. Left: Carol Hughes keeps busy working on an assignment in seventh period study hall. Class work takes up most of a student ' s time. Pic- tures of teachers and academic classes can be found on pages 78 to 109- Above: Diane Repine is seen studying the Spotlight in study hall. This is one of many ways students find to occupy their time. Pic- tures of all students are on pages 110 to 141 in the classes section. t 0S John Olefin pmetBi spm honots fot United Sfsfes 1373362 Not a particularly good year for Central High School, 1961-62 did bring a few good things to the school as well as to the country. The United States put its first man into orbit, scholastic honors came to one of Central ' s students, and the Tiger basketball team fared well in tournament play after starting what promised to be only a mediocre season. School spirit seemed to be at a low ebb at the start of the school year but got a tremendous boost as the basketball team entered the Sectional Tourney. Small crowds of Tiger fans turned out for most of the var- sity athletic contests played in the ciry, but the ranks swelled at tournament time along with the noise and enthusiasm engendered thereby. Senior Judy Slagle was named this year as Central ' s first National Merit Semi-finalist. Mike Derrickson received honorable mention in the National organ- ization ' s seventh annual competition. Tuesday, February 20, 1962, was the historic day the United States government sent Lt. Col. John Glenn into orbit around the Earth as America ' s first man to circle the globe in outer space. The eyes of Central students and those of all Americans were glued to their television sets on that memorable day. Noteworthy, too. during this year was the wide- spread popularity of a new dance craze, The Twist. Acceptance of the dance was not universal, however, and much controversy followed the popular new vulgarity. Continuing drop of enrollment at Central gave the school ' s administration as much concern as anything. High school enrollment numbered only about 1,250, slightly more than one-half the peak of about 2,300 in the early 1940s. Junior high school students now help fill the building during day school, and night school, with over 2,000 students, keeps the building busy at night. Summer school meets here also. Above: Judy Slagle, Linda Hammer, and Betsie Williamson enjoy studying in the cafeteria during lunch where they can take frequent breaks for food. Left: Doyle Durbin and Don Ertel, Cal- dron photographers, like to do their homework in the quiet of the dark room where they can study undismrbed. Right: Diligent study is a key to suc- cess in school. These Central students will find that the teacher ' s questions tomorrow are much easier and a lot less mysterious after some studying. Students em find s ome wietd plms fot theit studying Getting a sound education is the primary purpose of Central and every other school. But probably the last thing most of Central ' s students want to do is study. So, usually with almost everything else pos- sible out of the way, students finally settle down to do their homework. Studying is done in a variety of ways and in as many places as students can find to either hide away or to combine it with something much more in- teresting. Every student has at least one study hall every day, but many things other than studying can be found going on there. One of the more popular places for doing homework is at the lunch table in the cafeteria during noon hour. Study hall i;; not only used for studying school subjects, but for studying the Spotlight. Sharon Burch enjoys reading the Christmas issue of the school paper after she has finished her homework. lunch houf Ms students he din in emy dhection Eleven-twenty and twelve-rwenty- bell are a signal for Central students to run, run, run! Some students run for the cafeteria to get in the lunch line; some snidents run for their cars to drive around; some stu- dents run for one of the nearby restaurants; some students run for downtown to eat and shop; and some students leisurely ivalk from their third and fourth period classes. Lunch hour also finds teachers strolling to the cafe- teria for a leisurely lunch, to their cars to drive home for lunch with their wives, or to the teachers ' work room to make out a last-minute test. All in all, lunch hour is filled with eating, studying, gossiping, sleeping, and just relaxing. Not all smdents eat lunch during their lunch hour. Some students, like Bob Walworth, enjoy doing im- portant shopping instead of eating their lunches. Most students spend their lunch periods stuffing them- selves or just relaxing. Spotlight workers however use their lunch hours to finish extra stories. Teachets as well as students eat in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Mr. Baughman, Mr. O ' Brien, and Mr. Yager are enjoying a wholesome meal. Paul Cox, Ron Richardson, Jerry Betley, and Henry Suder find lunch hour a good rime for fellowship along with eating in the cafeteria. Some students bring lunches from home. Miss Zabel, student teacher, Mrs. Martone, Miss Heal, and Mrs. Klenke enjoy eating and gossiping in the storeroom of the cafeteria. Men teachers eat in the main room of the cafeteria. enft0lites fill leism horn with mtk in font Every Thursday of tlie weeks there are Spotlights the staff gets together and folds Spotlights. Folding are Susie Lantz, Carol Herrick, Cindy Dill, Cheryl Johnson, and Clara Imbody. After they fold the papers they count them for each homeroom for Friday morning. The girls receive points for folding which helps them to get into Press Club. Best representing dramatics part of extra-curricular activities would probably be this year ' s Junior Play. Put on by the Junior class, Best Foot Forward was considered one of the best plays this year. Trying to make dear a simple fact are Juniors Mike Himes, Brad Durnell, Jackie Adams, Arthur Page, Barbara Mor- gan, Russell Overby, and Jay Penndorf. exft$-cmieul0t m9s Extra-curricular .ictivitics can be broken down inro four areas, in addition to athletics — clubs, dramatics, music, and publications. Probably the largest of the four groups is clubs, both in number of different organizations and in total membership. The roster includes 17 clubs. Some are academically slanted, as Anthony Wayne Club; others are merely service groups, as Lettermen. Some meet regularly, as Press Club; others have no meet- ings, as Service Workers Club. Dramatics program provides entertainment for the school through class plays and one-act plays presented during the school day. Participating students also learn much about the stage and appearing before audiences. Extra-curricular music includes band, choir, and twirlers. These three organizations entertain at pep sessions, concerts, and home games. The Spotlight and The Caldron comprise the pub- lications area. Here students learn and practice jour- nalisric skills on the yearbook and the newspaper. Central ' s concert choir sings for many functions tfiat take place in the gym and auditorium including concerts and special programs. It is directed by Mr. William Wetzel, and is accompanied by Jackie Adams and Michelle Cook. Maria Webster is one of Central ' s 17 club presidents who conduct regular meetings of their organizations. Maria must also take charge of the Booster Club ' s coun- cil meetings. Maria must have poise, be a good speaker, and know parliamentary procedure to be an efficient president. Club presidents must know all the members to be able to appoint committees quickly. Club mem- bers must also be alert in meetings. 11 Typical of action in city football competition was this scene of Bengal Benny Duvall being tackled in the game with South Side. sekeduk kf psttieipsnts, f$ns Highlighting the sports calendar this ) ' ear were the two state titles won by runner Henry King. He won the state half-mile run in May and then the state cross country meet in October. Tennis enjoyed a nearly break-even season, better than might have been expected with the relatively inexperinced squad. Football team did much better than was predicted for the season. Several close contests were witnessed in action played in the city. After getting off to a slow start, the basketball team picked up steam and ended the season with a very good record. City series contest was especially close. After-school pep rally brought Central- ites to the football field to encourage the Bengals to Beat South. The two teams played to a scoreless tie. In one of four home games at the Coliseum, with Crispus Attucks, are Edmonds (54), Haywood (55).Kelsey ( 35 ), and Cress (44). •1C .,v Left: Henry King won two state championships this year, 880-run in track and cross country. Cross country ' team was unbeaten this year; the track team held its own last spring. King was unbeaten in regular cross country com- petition during his four years here and lost only his first three trips to state. .■■j ( .£:. ■ :; Right: Senior letterman Gor- don Bainbridge shows his form in a tennis match played at Hamilton Park during spring, 1961. The team made a better showing than ex- pected last year. 13 Students represented the thorns and jewels of two Easter Crowns for the 1961 Easter program. Holidays mm fm- In the Thanksgiving program. Central student: portrayed countries gathered around a globe. Holidays play an important part in the school pro- gram for they not only provide reasons for vacations but the programs that are given at these times are the highlights of the school assembly program. Students and teachers go all out for the Thanksgiving, Christ- mas, and Easter programs. Art Department provides decorations for the holi- day programs that are a delight to everyone who attends them. The Christmas program is a joint effort of the Student Council and the art students. Student Council ' s Christmas basket program annually provides food and clothing for many needy families in rhe Fort Wayne area. Christmas season also brings gay decorations to the halls and rooms of Central. At the Chnstmas program, where the Christmas bas- kets donated by students were assembled, Mrs. Martone told a Christmas story, The Littlest Angel. All stu- dents liked the sad, but happy story. 15 Library ' s modern Chnstmas tree was one example of the many and varied decorations found around the buildings of Central during the Yuletide season. It was made by Mrs. Vallance and her service workers. Miscellmous emts highlighted yest ' s sctivify pfo fm In addition to the long list of big activities and small activities that fall into particular categories. Central students and teachers participated in several isolated events of relatively major importance this year. Included in this list are the Caldron ' s Poor Man ' s Prom in April, Speech Department ' s Vod-Vil variety show in May, the faculty pep session after the Sec- tional victory, and Rick ' Weber ' s trip to the National Science Fair last May. Poor Boys of Central were treated to a free dance by their dates at the Caldron-sponsored Poor Man ' s Prom in April, 1961. Queen Butch Hopkins was the hit of the show. Speech Department ' s annual ' Vod-Vil, May, 1961, had a double theme — Show Biz and Roaring Twenties. A highlight of the show was a Charleston chorus line. Rick ' Weber won individual honors at the North- eastern Indiana Science Fair last year and traveled to Kansas City, Mo., for the national competition in May, 1961. Traditionally the faculty presents the pep session held after the Tigers win a Sectional Tourney. This year was no exception, and the faculty pep session in March was one of the big events of the school year. ;cu Left above: At the science fair last year Rick Web- er won the individual honors. He and Mr. Horst- meyer went to Kansas City for the national science exhibit. They enjoyed themselves very much. Above: Vod-Vil is put on annually by the Forum Club and the Speech Department. Leona Flowers thrilled the audience with her version of the Charleston. There were many good aas. Left: Every year the Caldron puts on the Poor Man ' s Prom. For this dance girls have to pay the way of both her and her date. Last year ' s queen was Butch Hopkins, shown modeling his costume. Right: Mr. J. C. Butler and Mr. Leland Johnson don their mop-wigs and short skirts to do their twirlers ' act in the traditional after-we-win-the- Sectional Teachers ' pep session. ■ u ' rVUH H i m kii n ' ' m. ' ' i ' i nvp 5 B m|PHM| il M h HHh . ' 4 ' ■ ■ B H fci ' l fi xc Rifle Club dance was enjoyed by many. Tom Brown and Patty Dever Last June at the Distribution Dance everyone had a wonderful time are seen enjoying one of the many records played. and lots of fun signing Caldrons and dancing. This year ' s dances were very well attended. Here students d ance to one of the popular tunes of this past year. 18 At the freshman dance, Tea Time Twist, Harold Fisher and Karen Jensen enjoyed themselves very much. Dances in the cafeteria this year were attended by many. Here a group of Centralites do Foot Stomping. Students enjoy doing the popular dances; there seems to be a new dance for every new record that becomes a hit. Elaine Smithson, Myra Clymer, Margaret McCormick, and Russ Overby show their version of an Indian war dance at the Forum Club dance last year. betyone ftkd the Wist ' this yeet 9t CenttsI dances; mn $om tmhets joined Back to School Rendezvous started this year ' s dance season; it was sponsored the first weelc of school by The Spotlight. One group or another had a dance almost every other Friday until students had attended more than 20, including the proms. Rules for dance attendance were altered this year so that the Friday night dances became dances for Central students and guests. The twist, dance craze that hit the nation, was probably the most popular new dance this year. Also popular was another new dance, the roach. Dancing provided an outlet for the excess of energy built up during the week. Dances also gave couples and stags something to do after many football and basketball games. But students who danced didn ' t have all the fun. Members of sponsoring groups also spent many fun- filled hours in preparation for the Friday evening affairs. Posters had to be made advertising each dance, chaperones had to be arranged for, and wonderful decorations had to be made. 19 ' Pdtple Oswn ' hiibli hts spring scth ' ifiy fot busy dm - ' v ' •ik- Purple Dawn was the theme and Joyce Graham reigned as queen of the 1961 Junior Prom. Attending her were 12 members of the Prom court, Joyce Chap- man, Sue Hessert, Cheri Miller, Sandi Roberts, Maria Webster, Camilla Warfield, Dolly Curry, Donna Teel, Sue Siddall, Linda Raquet, Judi Kramer, and Joyce Hechler. The cafeteria was filled with a myriad of flowers draped from hoops for the May 6 affair. Special light- ing gave an effect of dawn to the room. PTA sponsored its annual after-prom party at the Hobby Ranch House. Special feature of the party was the appearance of the Hi-Fis, a singing quartet from Mansfield, Ohio. Music for Purple Dawn was played by the band of Jimmy Stier. Vocalist with the Eifoup was Arlene Adams. Deep Purple was the theme sont. ' for the Prom. One part of the many decorations at Purple Dawn was the wishing well bein,g put together by Larry Juday, John Wenk, and Larry Kuhn. Bill Ervin works on the queen ' s throne as Mrs. Sauerwein, class sponsor, discusses the throne with Joyce Graham. 20 Joyce Graham, right, was queen of the 1961 Junior Prom. Chosen from a list of 16 tinalists, Joyce reii ned with a court of 12 girls from the class of 1962. Queen of the 1960 Junior Prom Connie Leach places the crown on Queen Joyce Graham. Crown bearer Mary Lynn Levy stands at Connie ' s left. Two members of the queen ' s court, Dolly Curry and Ca- milla Warfield. are at the right. Mary Lynn Levy enters the 1961 Junior Prom with the crown for Queen Joyce Graham. 21 These students received more than 0 cups, trophies, and oth er awards at the Recognition Day program, June 2, 1961 CBldtofi dkiftkim, Recognition Psy culm ' mt ' ion of Other than looking at the 1961 Caldron, the most popular activity on Distribu- tion Day was getting Caldrons signed by friends and classmates. Where can I gez my Caldron? ' was an often asked ciuestion on Distribution Day. Students ' books were given to pur- chasers on the boys ' gym floor. 22 busy yest fot students Recognition Day and distribution of the 1961 Cal- dron coincided again last spring to fill June 2 with a busy schedule for the entire school. The morning was filled with the presentation of more than 68 cups, trophies, and other awards to out- standing students for work in various academic areas and extra-curricular activities. Distribution dance which followed gave students an opportunity for a fun-filled get-together. Harold Hopkins and Irma Tyler proudly hold their trophies as Mr. Horstmeyer explains that they are !;iven to senior Mr. and Miss Courtesy each year. Trophies proudly displayed by publica- tions workers Jim HuUinger, Elizabeth Arnold, and Gary Travis were among the few permanent awards given on Rec- ognition Day. Principal Paul Spuller holds the Scholar- ship Trophy as he discusses the academic achievements of Michelle Maxson, vale- dictorian, and Elmer Kamm, salutaton- an. at 1961 Recognition Day. i ii;l 1 ' ' 1; s.ilI, others relieved at ending their careers at Central as L raduating seniors. Giving a brief history of the Class of 1961, Elizabeth Arnold speaks during the Senior Ritual, June 2, 1961. Also discussed was the class future. Cotnmmmnf s ' lp h dmm During the Senior Ritual on Recognition Day, members of the graduating class i assemble on the floor of the boys gym. Part of the students participating in the 1 ceremony are seen in the right center portion of the picture. j Student speakers and speaking chotal .groups replaced the traditional guest speaker for the 19 ' ' 1 Commencement exercises. Kirk Mettler is shown with the choral group. Behind them can be seen part of the spiral platform constructed for the program. kt t$ iu9f ' in dm, be ' min of sMhood fot them Betty Vinson is congratulated by Principal Paul Spuller at Commence- ment exercises. Holding diplomas are Deans Ralph Virts and Emma Adams; reading the roll is Miss Connie Standish, class adviser. Commencement is the day for which every senior has been working four hard years. Senior ritual at the Recognition Day program begins the graduation activities. Baccalaureate follows, and adulthood begins with Commencement exercises. Class of 1961 heard the Reverend Paul H. Krauss deliver the Baccalaureate sermon at Trinin- English Lutheran Church. Speaking choral groups replaced the traditional speaker for the Commencement exercises in the boys ' gym June 8, 1961. Special guests on the ceremonial platform for the Commencement program included Mr. Aaron T. Lindley, superintendent; Mr. Paul Spuller, principal; Miss Emma Adams, dean of girls; and Miss Connie Standish and Mr. George Tricolas, class sponsors. 25 Bxft0-eufNciil0t $etii itie$ help fill 0p left by Clubs and other extra-curricular organizations play an im- portant part in the education of most of Central ' s students. But many of the clubs are more than educational, for most of them have social meetings and parties in addition to speak- ers, panels, films, trips, and tours. Many clubs and organiza- tions perform services for the school in addition to learning the material encompassed by the particular group. Publications workers provide the school with a newspaper and a yearbook while they are learning the work of the jour- nalism profession. Dramatics students provide entertainment while learning the various aspects of acting and stage presenta- tion. Service Club is composed of service workers, but never meets. Music students provide stimulating holiday settings. 26 9C9(lBm mtk Above: Last year at spring Press Club initiation, Mrs. Ernest Jones enjoyed watching Brad Durnell. Elaine Smithson, Susie Koehler, Richard Sprinkle, Cheryl Tilker, and Carolyn Conrad get formally initiated. It was a big thrill for everyone concerned. Right above. Concert choir has given many con- certs this past year. Along with the band they have loads of fun doing these conceits. The choir has done many outstanding things to earn their well-known ability. Right below: Future Teachers of Ameri- ca enjoyed singing Christmas carols at their Christmas party. The party was at Mrs. Lee ' s house. Santa Claus, alias Pam Kriebaum, came to visit with gifts. Boosters sponsored two bus trips, had a ball planning and Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your gar- den grow? Well, we found out at the Booster pep session, Rhyme Time, as Mary and her flowers gave away the secret. Mother Goose (alias Mrs. Martone) introduced skits which were old fairy tales with modern twists. Mrs. Martone is caught doing the Charleston at the sock hop after the Penn Township football game attended by students who went on the Booster-sponsored bus trip. Mrs. Martone and Mr. McCory are co-sponsors of Booster Club. The Booster Club also sponsored a bus trip to the Richmond-Central basketball game in February. 28 presenting ' Rhyme Time ' Hot Dogs! Ice cold Coke! and Popcorn! are famous cries of the Boosters. Selling this food is the main purpose of this club to boost school spirit among Central students. The annual Valentine pep session highlighted Booster Club activities for 1961-62. Rhyme Time was the theme of this pep session. At the pep session a box of candy was given to each letterman. Bus trips to the Central-Penn Township football game in October and to the Central-Richmond bas- ketball game in February were two other outstanding events sponsored by Boosters this year. They also had a Christmas banquet, sponsored a dance, and pic- nicked in the spring to wind up all the activities. Sponsors for the group are Mrs. Patty Martone and Mr. J. T. McCory. Boosters ' first trip this year was to a football tjame at Penn Township. Students are shown about to leave on the buses from Central. Everyone had a wonderful time. Biggest job of Booster Club during basketball and football seasons was concessions at all home games. Below left. Judy Alcott and Sh?ron Kammeyer serve cokes at a home game at North Side. Belotf right. Mr. McCory adlibs with Tom Bfown, Ted Btown, and Phyllis Mays, who provided music for the Valentine pep session. Rhyme Time. 29 Every year the Student Council has a Christmas program. The students bring food and clothing for needy families. Student Council aids school ' s over-all plan Purpose of Student Council Is to improve Central by stimulating students to improve them- selves. By doing so, the students in their own homeroom elect a person who is capable of be- ing on the Council. By being elected, this person will represent them in trying to make improve- ments at school of individuals governing the entire school. As the Council progresses it strives to prac- tice the ideals and techniques of democracy and to foster a spirit of co-operation between the student and the teacher. One of the main projects of the Student Coun- cil is to put on its annual Christmas Basket Pro- gram to get food for needy families. Above: Student Council officers are John Wenk, Judy Slagle, John Arnold, and Joyce Graham. Below: Some of the cabinet members are Gene Mable, Bill Ervin, John Wenk, Barbara Davis, John Arnold, Terry Peterson, and Sharon Hardy. Service workers help everywhere at Central Service workers are very important in helping the school work more cffi,ciently. This club has no dues, no officers, and no regular meetings. To be eligible for service work, a student must be honest, be dependable, and keep his gra des above average. Service workers help teachers in classrooms, library, study hall, and the office. Some of the many tasks of a serv- ice worker are running errands, grading papers, recording grades, and checking books in and out of the library. Some of these students work hard when help- ing teachers, but they also profit by doing so. They learn to get along with others and to handle more responsibilities. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Dorothy Vallance and Mrs. Mary Watson. They have given some good parties. Takini; study hail roll is a hui;e iob for just chree students. Susan Lantz finds beini; a study hall serv.ce worker lots of fun, interestini;, and vety enjoyable. Miss Adams, dean of girls, talks to Francine Rogers, her service worker, about her program for next semester. Francine enjoys service work. Mrs. ' atson and Mrs. Vallance seem to be enjoy- ing themselves at the .service workers ' party, and they should because it was a fine party. The service workers ' annual Christmas party was the huge success that e.ach parry before has been; except it was even better. 31 Officers are Francis Suder, sec; John Wenk, pres.; Brad Durnell. sgt.-at-anns; and Mike Derrickson, veep. Doodlebugs offered services when needed No girls allowed! Yes, you guessed it; this is the Doodlebugs. The club, started in 1958, is composed of enthusiastic, eager, able-bodied boys whose main purpose is to intensify school spirit. These boys are distinguished by their white blazers with emblems. This club was started to boost school spirit; it is a growing club. The boys have to want to be true Centralites to join the club. In doing this they offer ser ' ices wherever needed. Mr. George Tricolas is the club ' s sponsor. Officers are John Wenk, president; Mike Derrickson, vice- president; and Francis Suder, secretary. Mr. Tricolas, sponsor of Doodlebu es, is discussing with Jim Zimmerman the Doodlebug danc . This dance, which was co-sponsored by Service Club, was the first to provide live entertainment for dancers. Any help needed here.- If so contact the Centr.d Doodlebuijs. Some members are, below left, John Wenk, Francis Suder. Ron Smith, Mike Derrickson, Bob Collins, and Jim Long. More members of this all-boy service club are, below right, Dan Keim, Larry Kuhn, Jim Zimmerman, Jerry Betley, George Smith, Gary Gemmer, Mike Bainbridge, Tom Bohde, and Bob Thomas. These guys are ready, willing, and able to help boost school spirit. 32 These members of Lettermen ' s Club, Bob Collins, Bob VanRyn, Larry Kuhn, and Jack Lock, received jackets at Lettermen ' s Banquet. Jim ShauKhnessy speaks to Gary Gemmer, Larry Kuhn, Ron Smith, Nate Banks, and John Curry at one meeting of Lettermen ' s Club. Lettermen ' s Club officers were efficient this year. They are Sam Kelsey, secre- tary; Larry Kuhn, president; and Gary Gemmer, vice-president. Members of Lettermen ' s Club are, t ' ont row. Willie Turner, Mike King, Brad Durnell, John Curry, Ron Smith, Gary Gemmer, and Jack Lock. Second row. George James, Nate Banks, Bob Hubbart, Ned Moore, Arlie Hatch, Larry Kuhn, and James Shaughnessy. Back row. Mr. Dille, Tyrone Harris, Sam Turner, Art Stahlhut, Jim Goodson, Rodney Haywood, Sam Kelsey, Bob ' Van Ryn, and Duane Kuhn. Boys have to receive a letter to join the club. Dance, banquet top Lettermen ' s activity Any boys who have earned a letter in athletics and have taken part in any varsity sports are eligible for membership in Central ' s Lettermen ' s Club. This club was organized to promote good sportsmanship among students and in inter-school activities. Officers for this year were Larry Kuhn, president; Chuck Kammeyer, vice-president; Sam Kelsey, secre- tary; and Gary Gemmer, treasurer. Mr. Robert Dille has advised and worked hard with these boys during this past season. One of the many activities during this year was their annual dance. They also had a spring banquet. J ' ' ' ' fii ;M fc - . Tiger Band provided stimulus This year, as every year, much inspiration has been given the school by the band. One can hear or see this group of srudents early in the morning or during fifth period working to make Central ' s band the best. Band furnishes music for football and basketball games, pep sessions, student- concerts, grade school concerts, evening concerts, and parades. Band has had many money-making projects; among these were selling candy, giving concerts, and sponsoring dances. They also sponsored a scarey spook house for the PTA Fall Festival. Mr. Roland Stellhorn is the new director of the Band this year. Under his direction the band has come up with some good-sounding music. Officers for the Band this year were Paul Lynch, pres- ident; Mike Lykin.s, vice-president; Betsie Williamson, secretary; Elaine Smithson, assistant secretary; and Sarah Rasor, librarian. At the left is Joyce MarqUiUt, one of Central ' s most accom- phshed musicians. She is a ieadint; member of Central ' s orchestra and merited the position of first violin in the Fort ■Wayne All-City Orchestra in the fall. Pep sessions really have pep when the band, under Mr. Stel direction, strikes up a number from their perch in the gym. 34 for that extra pep needed to cheer teams on to victory 13733G2 Front Row. Rick Weber, Myra Clymer, Sarah Rason, Joyce Marquart, Sandra Eicher, Roi Elaine Current. Barbara Schoppman, Eileen Hub- bard, Jean Summers, Phyllis Mays, Betsie Williamson. Second Ron: Elaine Smithson, Karol Dellinger, Frances Summers, Bonnie Wallace, Marquita Dillworth, Bernice Wright, Carol Richardson, Rita Rice, Carol Herrick, Sandra Herrick, Gloria Scheurer, Roger Piatt, Paul Lynch, Don Brecht, DeWitt McGee, Cynthia Harris, Minnie Williams, Roberta Cook. Thnd Roiv: Diane Joyner, Anita Hubbard, Judy Taylor, Clara imbody, Linda McCrae, Gussie Green, Cynihra Dili, Willie Lawson, Susan Wolf, Tom Brown, Joe Ridley, Ted Brown, Judy MacAskill, Bob Walworth, Mickie Beaver, Bonnie Shoppman. Mike Lykins, Fredda Propes, Bill Cunningham, John Gorden, Tom Guinn, Chuck Kammeyer. Standing: Dave Mandra, Jim Long, Buzz Neaman, Dave Canaan, Stuart Durnell. Mr. Roland Stellhorn, director of tiger band. Central ' s concert band played many concerts in this last year. Incomplete uniforms and lots of mud highlighted marching season for band. The first concert of the season saw many new band members and even a new band director. 35 Spanish Club gives students extra help in learning language Spanish is the newest language taught at Cen- tral. Central students learn that the study of a foreign language develops perseverance and exactness in daily habits which make for better living. The theme of the club is to get the enjoy- ment of the Spanish language that you can ' t get in class. This is the first year for the Spanish Club; it is still in its infancy. The students learn more about Spanish and have fun singing folk songs. Spanish Club feels that there should be more of this kind of club around Central. The students not only learn the language, but they can learn a lot about the country itself. The club ' s officers this year were Bill Christen- sen, president; Tom Guin, vice-president; Susan Wolf, secretary; and Mercedes Hernandez, pro- gram chairman. They served all year long. Top: Spanish Club officers are Bill Christenson, president; John Baughman, spon- sor; Susan Wolf, .secretary; Ray Capps; and Tom Guin, vice-president. Below: Last year Spanish Club celebrated one of their member ' s birthdays with a pmata party. Members seemed to enjoy it very much, especially Dianne Joyner. Spanish students gather in the auditorium for many birthday parties. This one was Mr. Baughman ' s birthday party. The club always has big doings on birthdays. 36 These musically inclined Centralites are the regular members and in- coming initiates of MMM and are either in band or orchestra. Initiates of MMM are. front. Barbara Shoppman and Eileen Hubbart; Myra Clymer and Bernice Wright; back, Rita Rice and Elaine Smithson. Modern Music Masters honors exceptional band students Modern Music Masters helps further the knowledge of band members tn the field of music. Members not only have fun, but they work hard to make every project a success. Sell- ing candy was one of this year ' s projects. With this money they paid for their annual bus trip to Ball State in Muncie. This club is a nation-wide organization with student chapters in many high schools through- out the country. It serves as an honorary societ} ' to recognize and encourage outstanding students within the music department and to function as a service club within the instrumental depart- ment. Students who have been in band for two semes- ters may become members; they must also have at least a B average in band; and have a C or higher average in other subjects. Central ' s club of instrumental music sru- dents is headed by Sandy Herrick, vice- president; Phyllis Mays, secretary; Joyce Marquart, president. 37 Marching Tigeretfces came up with unique new routines for At pep sessions and at games marching tiger- ettes add colorful entertainment. Twirlers do unusual routines. Working out these routines is the job of Linda Raquet, majorette. She has taught the girls many new routines which have fascinated the crowds. This year twirlers ' money-making project was selling little smffed tigers and funny dolls, along with knick-knacks. Twirlers have their business meeting the first and third Thursday of every month. At these meetings they discuss ways of raising money for their new uniforms, which were blue skirts and vests with white blouses. The head majorette wore a white skirt instead of blue. This year ' s uniforms were very different and the spectators liked them very much. Having their annual spring picnic is what all the girls wait for; it is held in one of the city parks. Supervisors of twirlers are Mrs. Edna Chester and Mr. Roland Stellhorn. At home games the twirlers perform before the games and during half time. Crowds enjoy seeing the Marching Tigerettes do different things. Twirlers practice every night. They are, front row, Silvia Rose, Frances Sum- mers, and Sharon Kennedy; back row, Joann Rogers, Verna Johnson, and Barb Morgan. Much practice is essential to work out routines for home games. 38 basketball games Graduating twirlers are Cleosia Howell, Barbara McKinney, Linda Raquet, and Marian Hudson. Assistant majorette was Carole Garard. These graduating twirlers were replaced by underclass girls. Carole Garard will take Linda Raquet ' s place as head majorette. To make money this year the tigerettes sold tigers, knick-knacks and other small items. They sell these items to get money for new uniforms and buy the awards they receive in the spring. Every year they sell different things to raise their money. They usually donate some of their money, too. Last year ' s Concert Choir did exceedingly well under the di- rection of Mr. William Wet- zel. Choir members are: Front row: Peggy Kiess, Kathy Moore, Judy Griffith, Thomas Brownlee, Michael Smith, Danny Kamm, Mary Cromie, Mitzi Chilcote, and Susie Ben- son Second row. Janice Mid- dleton, Dolly Wagner, Sharon Childers, Bob Buckles, Bob Harter, Loisy Stephens, Jac- queline Adams, Rosebud John- son, and Carolyn Chambers. Third row. Cheryl Johnson, Barb Deck, Deanna Cluflin, Carol Hammond, Bill Haines, George Underwood, Gary Muncie, Janice Taylor, and Darlene Liggett. Boik rou : Linda Thompson, Pat Har- mon, Michelle Cook, Jim Work, Frank Williams. Napo- leon Shephard, Carol Evans, Carol Gerard, Mary Haines. Choir sang on many occasions, entertained much Biggest thing in music this year is the Harmonettes, a girls ' barbershop quartet made up of Michelle Cook, Marlene Stetzer, Carol Garard, and Roberta Cook. This group sings for concerts and other musical events around the Fort Wayne area. Choir would have a hard time singing well if Michelle Cook were not at her usual place at the organ. Michelle has accom- panied the choir for two years, and has been active in other choir activities including concert choir and the ' Harmonettes. Choir is an important essential to Central High School. Without the direction of Mr. William Wetzel and without the choir ' s singing, special programs and concerts would not be the same. Everyone is always eager to hear the Concert Choir sing; they sing for activities in and out of school. There is, also, a training choir consisting mainly of freshmen who are striving to be advanced into the Concert Choir. Some of the choir ' s activities are morning concerts, evening concerts. Thanksgiving program, Christmas basket program, Easter program, caroling, and Baccalaureate serv- Top belou: Concert choir, varsity choir, and beginning choir each present an im- pressive sight, but they don ' t compare with that of the combined choits. ices. They also sponsor a yearly dance. The choir tries to visit two junior high schools which will have students coming to Central. This year they went to Adams and Smart Junior Highs. To earn money for the purchase of per- forming apparel the choir has bake sales, car washes, candy sales, greeting card sales, and concert ticket income. Officers of the choir for the 1961-62 school year were Pat Cramer, president; Carol Gar- rard, vice-president; Michelle Cook, secre- tary; and Marlene Stetzer, treasurer. Bottom: These boys are known as the Centralaires. They are Dale Baker, Ron Lock. Jim Work, Tom Brown, Gary Muncie, Bob Buckles, Terry Chilcote. thi s year 41 ■ iJ ' Sm S «.«.•! ■■■ ,x , Officers of FTA, Louise Brooks, Linda Hammer, and Joyce Marquart were chosen for their qualities of leadership and courtesy. Future Teachers of America is a club in which students learn about the teaching profession, its oppor- tunities and its responsibilities. An FTA member learns through the different activities of the club about teaching requirements. FTA has had many exciting ad- ventures this past year. Their Christ- mas party was in the home of the sponsor, Mrs. Lee. Miss Meribah Ingham, former dean of girls at Central, was one of their guest speakers this past year. Mrs. Lee and Pam Kriebaum as Santa Claus made FTA ' s annual Christmas party a huge success. Future Teachers of America learn about field of education Below left is Miss Meribah Ingham who was one of the many guest speakers which FTA has had this year. Miss Ingham spoke to the club about several of her past experiences as an adviser and educa- tor. FTA members enjoy having speakers who are informative. 42 Ruth Kessler, Linda Raquct, Joyce Luni , BiUic Oswald, and Maria Webster all helped to make the FBLA bake sale successful. Business world interest FBLA membership basis Students on the business course are eligible to become members of Future Business Leaders of America. In this club they strive to establish qualities of leadership, interest in business, character, scholarship, and patriotism. These are essential in being successful in the business world today. At monthly meetings, the club combines business, rec- reation, and refreshments. This year the group had bake sales, a Christmas party, and a guest speaker from Inter- national Business College, Mr. Wilbur Foster. Above. Joyce Long, president, calls a meeting ot the Future Business Leaders of America to order in the Lewis Room with Miss Heal ' s help. On my honor, says the new members on initiation night of Future Busi- ness Leaders of America. The initiates are Judy Grogg, Myrtle Pennington, Michelle McCall, Linda Wahls, Annette Prudhomme, Brenda Hardiek, Peggy Weiss, and Linda DeWitt. To be eligible you have to take business courses such as typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, and others. They have a lot of activities. This year they co-sponsored a dance with the choir on February 2. It was a success. Dramatics students Ahore lefr Dave Gask:il Sandy Herrick, Rita Rice. Jon Roscoe, and Mike Derrickson are in the play, Butterfly. Below left: Patty Mc- Cormick, Phyllis Gilbert, and Mike Himes are seen in The Dancers. National Thespians Society was formed in 1953. It has performed many great plays since its origin. Mrs. Lee, dramatics teacher, was tlie founder of Central ' s chapter. This year the Juniors put on the play Best Food Forward. The Senior Play was The Ugly American. The students performed others such as The Dancers: a student-writ- ten satire. Butterfly; and the 1961 Senior Play, The Man Who Catne to Dinner. NTS also performs plays outside of school. This year they performed Raisin in the Sun for the PTA and for different church groups. Ahitre. the seniors are rehearsing their class play, The Man Who Came to Dinner. Be- low, juniors, John Dixie, Phil Gilbert, Byron Smith, and Bob Buckle do a scene from the junior play, Best Foot Forward. ' hammed it up ' as usual, provided entertainment for all Comedies, comedies, comedies! There were plenty of Idu hs for everyone at these v.ell-performed and well-attended productions. In th first fall play, The Dancers, left. Mike Himes, Margaret McCorraick, and Loren Juday are havmg a slight disagreement. Earlier in the year the play, Butterfly, center, featured Dave Gaskill begging, But please, ma ' am, cant I have just one more piece of pie. of Jan Maher. Looking on at the scene are Scharee Sullivan, Betty Thomason, and Sandy Herrick. In the junior play, Best Foot Forward, right. Vicky Zearbaugh is accepting a bou- quet of flowers from two doting admirers, Arthur Page and Rus- sell Overby. Each of these plays dealt with a teen problem. Ron Mettler was a professor who fell madly in love with a fellow faculty member but was too shy to ask his lady love. Margaret McCor- mick, to a dance. In the junior play. Best Foot Forward, the class consolidated its efforts and produced a humorous play with an all-important cast. Above: Pam Fritz and Rosemary Rancefer do one of the scenes from this satire of American College life. 45 Rifle Club officers, Terry Bilsjer, treas.; Larry Perkins, veep; Miles Dunscombe, pres.; and John Walburn, secretary, examine a magazine ot rifles. As a part of the National Ritle Associa- tion, Mr. Richard Horstmeyer and Mr. Rich- ard Levy have taken the responsibility of Rifle Club. Students interested in how to shoot a rifle are welcome to join. Students who are members strive for ac- curacy and work toward NRA requirements, which are pro-marksman, marksman, marks- man first class, and sharpshooter. As mem- bers reach their goals, the one boy who has the highest rank receives the Distinguished Rifle Award. Each boy must meet strict re- quirements to advance Promoting better safety measures and safe handling of guns is familiar to all members of this club as the Sportsman ' s Ccxie. Mem- bers not only learn how to shoot a rifle safely, but also become acquainted with the intricate parts of a rifle in learning how to handle it. High marksmanship goal set by members of Rifle Club Jack McCullogh tries his ability while in a sitiint; position during a meeting of the Central Rifle Club. Mr. Horstmeyer, one of the sponsors, looks pleased at David Dyer ' s progress at one of the regular practices. ■jmm 46 Steve Odier was caught in action singing a solo at the An- thony Wayne Club initiation in the cafeteria. At the Anthony Wayne Club Mock Trial Bob Van Ryn testifies in his own defense to prosecutor Kathrine Tyler. Mock trial annual event of Anthony Wayne Club Highlight of Anthony Wayne Club ' s an- nual program is its Mock Trial conducted every spring. Each year a student is tried for a misdemeanor committed within the school building. A student judge presides with stu- dents taking the roles of prosecutor, de- fendant, defending attorney, and jury. Purpose of AWC is to encourage an active interest in local history and government. The club was organized in 1945 and has had many interested members. Members are always happy when they make their annual visirs to Lincoln Life Museum, a voting demonstration, and the State Junior Historical Society. Mr. Clifford Richards is the club ' s sponsor. Left above: First semester officers of Anthony Wayne Club were Joyce Marquart, Tony Howell, Lillian Krudop, and Bill Cunning- ham. Left: Second semester officers presided over the initiation of 18 new members of their club who were put through a very torturous ordeal in February. 47 Hi-Y promotes attitude for Christian living, serves as YMCA link Hi-Y is a club organized from the YMCA. It is a very well- organized club throughout the nation. At Central, it has just started, but the members hope it will be a great success. They meet monthly at the YMCA in a council form with other schools. The club ' s goal is to teach stray boys the Christian side of life. Last November they had a very successful dance, Silhou- ettes in the Sky. This spring they had loads of fun planning and doing their car wash. The money they earned from these activities went for their spring picnic. Officers of Hi-Y are Ezekal Ealy, president; Tom Garnett, vice-presi- dent; Loisey Stevens, secretary; Freeman Crawford, treasurer. Other officers not shown are Joe Nelson and Howie Stevens. Hi-Y is the Central club affiliated with Young Men ' s Christian Asso- ciation. This club was reinstated only two years ago. Present members are, front row, Loisey Stevens, Tom Garnett, and Wodie Brooks; middle row. Freeman Crawford, Mike Smith, Jerry Wilson, and Joe Nelson; back row, Mr. Brown, adviser, Roosevelt Moore, Alfred Myatt, and Ezekal Ealy. This is a club for boys only. 48 Mr. Richard Horstmeyer, Phy-Chem sponsor, is seen showing Rick Weber how to make part of his project for science fair. He placed hiuh last year. Phy-Chem lets members spend extra time on work If you happen to pass Room 209 and smell some- thing strange, don ' t worry, it ' s only Phy-Chem mem- bers fizzing it up. This club offers many advantages to its members. Interesting activities enrich young scientific minds. Some of these include evening programs for parents and friends, trips to industrial plants, an annual picnic, and many varied experiments. Participants of Phy-Chem gain better appreciation of science. This is accomplished by individual experi- mentation and monthly programs. This is due to the supervision of Mr. Richard Horstmeyer. Phy-Chem officers Bill Hudson, president; Sandy Herrick, secretary; and Mike Derrickson, vice- president, lead the only science club strictly for juniors and seniors who have taken physics or chemistry on a successful path. GAA has a team of champions in basketball, Softball, tumbling, kinball, and swimming. These girls are competing in volleyball. Girls Athletic Association aims for physical, mental In Girls ' Athletic Association these girls are competing for the an- nual basketball trophy which is given to the team which does better overall than the other teams. Sis Arnold has charge of this group of sports-minded girls who spend many nights practicing. GAA basketball champions were, front row, Barbara Rizzo, Vickie Mullens, and DeEtta Calland; back row, Susie Grogg, Christine Har- ris, Emma Moore, Brenda Mieike, and Clara Gaston. These girls have completed with the other teams and are this year ' s winners. 50 iiiinmnnui }  u ' u n f One of the annual events of GAA is the volleyball tournament be- tween the different classes. These girls are vying for the trophy that is given to the team which accumulates the most points. These are the victorious sophomores who won the volleyball trophy in GAA. They are, in back. Susan Grogg, Emma Moore, Leona Flowers; in front. Lillian White, Vicky Mullen, and Barbara Rizzo. development of members of after-school program Girls ' Athletic Association is a club which not only builds girls physically, but mentally. At their busi- ness meetings, which come on the third Wednesday of every month, the members discuss the activities which are in progress, and in March start making plans for their annual spring banquet. At the ban- quet, trophies are given to the teams which have earned them during the year. Letters, numerals, sweaters, and chevrons are also awarded. Officers are also announced at the banquet. Officers for the 1961-62 year were Marsha Beard, president; Camilla Warfield, vice-president; and Judy MacAskill, secretary. Sis Arnold is the group ' s spon- sor. During the school year the girls take part in eight main activities. Girls ' Athletic Association is girls who are interested in exercise. Officers are Marsha Beard, president; Judy MacAskill, secretary; Barbara Riizo, treasurer; and Camilla Warfield. vice-president, who was absent. At the annual Vod-Vil, sponsoted by the Speech Department and the Forum Club, Patty Reed and Billie Sprinkle pantomime to LolUpops. In Forum Club, sponsored by Mr. McFadden. Cheryl Tilker and Jim Work do a humorous skit. Forum Club sponsors a dance and Vod-Vil. Well, I i uess I pur one ner on Pam this time, says Myra Clymer as Mr. McFadden looks on and Mar.naret McCormick calms Pam Kriebaum Form Club supports goals of speech class Forum Club is a derivative of the National Forensic Leagtie which students interested in speech may join to strive to develop, promote, and improve their speech ability for themselves and Central as well. In doing so, voice, language, body action, and mental actibity are all co-or- dinated into the speech program. Mr. James McFadden sponsors this club. His patience with putting on the annual speech dance and the Vod-Vil have made them successful high- lights of the school year. Speech students take trips to Ball State, Howe Military School, New Haven, and North Side for meets in which the whole club has lots of fun, along with the work for preparing for speeches. Art Club promotes students ' interests Cafeteria ' s beautiful Christmas tree was trimmed by the Art Club. Their annual Valen- tine dance, Valentine Swing, was termed a real success by those in attendance. Regular meetings are entertained by slide and tour exhibits shown by Miss Blanche Hutto, spon- sor. She is assisted by Mrs. Carolyn Wadlington. Also, the Art Club helps to keep the halls of Central decorated. They make many general signs and posters for bulletin boards as well as posters for various groups to advertise dances and other activities. The power to appreciate growth through cul- tivating the sense of beauty is the purpose for which Art Club was founded. Donald Milton, Willie Thomas, and Mike Smith put up signs for the Art Club dance, Valentine Swing. Willie Thompson, one of the many members of Art Club, is helping other members decorate the Christmas tree which annually adorns the cafeteria. Officers of Art Club, Roger Smith, Josephine Petrie, Louise Borum, and Tom Garnett, are advertising the Art Club dance, Valentine Swing. 53 Parent-Teacher Association is an important part of today ' s high school. It is always on the job, working for the betterment of the school. Throughout the school year PTA highlights included Back-to-School Night, Fall Festival, Founder ' s Day Observance, Dads ' Night, Teacher Appreciation, and the Parent Education meetings. Mrs. Phillip Schoppman was PTA president during 1961-62. Assisting her were Mrs. Robert Walworth, first vice-president; Mr. J. T. McCory, second vice-president; Mr. Joe Ridley, treasurer; and Mrs. W. R. Gaskill, secretary. Officers are Mrs. Walworth, first veep; Mrs. Schoppman. president; Mrs. Gaskill, sec- retary; Mr. Spuller, principal; Mr. Ridley, treasurer; and Mr. McCory, second veep. PTAs successful Fall Festival was brought to a close with the crowning of the festival queen. Terry Neaman was the lucky girl chosen. The crowning was the climax of a heated contest . At PTA potlucks students and their parents always enjoy fine meals. Annual potlucks are always held in the cafeteria; usually they are in September. Once every year homeroom mothers get together for an informal tea which the PTA gives. It is held in the cafeteria. This year ' s tea was in October. 54 Pizza, anyone? Mr. Spuller disfies out pizza, a new attraction, at the PTA Fall Festival. PTA studied various extra-curricular activities this year One of PTA ' s many speakers was Mr. Carl Stephan, a member of tfie Urban Renewal Commission. He spoke on slum clearances. In one of the PTAs study groups, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Fast, and Mrs. Albert discuss subjects in the conference room. 55 officers of Math Club are Harry Meyers, Sandy Herriclc, Phyllis Mays, Mike Derrick- son, Paul Lynch, Maria Webster, Brad Darnell, and Miles Dunscomb. Biggest money-making event for Math Club this year was the dance, Pythagorean Prance. This couple, Myra Clymer and Robert Walworth, are enjoying rhemselves. Math Club oldest active club here, serves class area One of the oldest high scliool organizations, present in Fort Wayne since its beginning in 1913, is Math Club. This club has continued to investigate the phases of this science for which there is no time in class. A picnic in May, an annual Math Club dance, and regular meetings make up the activities of the year. Dealing with math is the prime purpose of this club — science of mathematics and apprecia- tion of the history of math. Miss Dorothy Ridg- way and Miss Leoaa Plumanns are co-adviers. Gary Travis received the first permanent Outstanding Leadership trophy. Three such awards were given for the first time at the spring banquet, 1961. A week end at Franklin College m Frankim, Indiana, was an exciting experience for these three Central pubUcations stu- dents, Tom Thornburg, Margaret Weidler, Cheryl Tilker. Press Club officers are Georgianna Easley, veep; Jim Zimmerman, pres; and Susan Koehler, secretary. Press Club provides time for social life Awarcling of permanent trophies for the first time to publications workers with 25,000 or more points was the highlight of the past year for Press Club. Other major events included the Christmas party, an ice skating part} ' , and initia- tion ceremonies. The spring banquet was a project that took many weeks ' planning. To be eligible for Press Club a student must work on the Spotlight or the Caldron for at least one semester and earn 1,500 or more points for publications work. Members earn pins, letters, sweaters, and permanent trophies for their work. Club initiates. Josephine Petrie, Sandra Herrick, Tom Thorn- burg, Tom Garrison, and Bonnie Shoppman visit WOWO. 57 ' Where ' s your story? The deadline was last Friday! ' Editor-in-cliief, managing editor, news editor, feature editor, sports editor, copy editor, and writers make up the important editorial staff of the Spotlight. This staff works exceptionally hard to put out the interesting news of what goes on at Central. Stories must be written and checked to put out the Spotlight ever) ' week. Complete coverage of school activities and events is the goal of the newspaper staff. Publications offer breaks in the general rou- tine of work through the parties and Press Club meetings they participate in. Spotlight business staff works equally hard in handling the business transactions. This staff con- sists of the business manager, advertising man- ager, mailing manager, bookheads, and ad sales- men. Their jobs are collecting and counting money, selling special greetings, selling ads, fold- ing Spotlights, and rolling them for mailing. Students who work on the Spotlight learn to co-operate with others and learn to be good citizens of tomorrows world. Above right are the writers for the Spotlii ht, Cyn- thia Dill, Lyie Lance, Stuart Durnell, Clara Im- body, Jeanne Foote, and Ron Jones. Belotv right are Susie Lance, Linda Wahls, Sharon Kammeyer, and Cynthia Dill folding Spotlights. Jim Zimmerman, Joyce Chapman, and Mr. Wood- ring cut and paste the layouts for the Spotlight. This job requires much work and diligence. j B - r f ms, Vs. ' pry 58 Left above are seniors Joyce Chapman and Georgianna Easley, second and first editors of the Spotlight for the 1961-62 school year, respectively. Lett below are seniors Jim Zimmerman and Carolyn Conrad, who were Joyce and Georgianna ' s succeeding editors for the remainder of the school year. These four seniors have been active in Spotlight work for several years, and each has held numerous other positions prior to his appointment as editor. Each preceding editor becomes the student adviser for his successor; therefore each of these will have been a student adviser as well as an editor-in-chief. The Spotlight gets to all the faithful ex-Ccntralites through the eflorts of the circulation staff. Cheryl Johnson, Josephine Petrie, circulation manager, and Larry Stapleton arc tying papers, bundles for mailing. The Spotlight is able to stay in business because of its business staff which is headed by Bonnie Wallace, business manager, and Susie Koehler, advertising manager. 39 lfttatlr fi£jiJ Girls on Caldron staff nearly drove the photographers Photographers Don Ertel, Tom Garrison. John Ember, and Doyle Durbin match pictures with negatives. They take all action pictures for the book. Bookheads Linda Wahls, Olivia Page, Fredda Propes, and Rosalind Page keep orders for the Caldron in order and keep accounts of the money paid on them. Wl-DRON SME Members of the Caldron major staff are seen with some of the materials u.sed in producing the 1962 Caldron. They are Tom Thornburg, head photographer; Cheryl Schriver, clubs editor; Margaret Weidler, editor-in-chief; Barbara Schoppman, underclass editor; Bonnie Schoppman, academic editor; Marquita Dilworth, business manager; Sandy Her- rick, assistant editor; and Jim Zimmerman, sports editor. Susie Lantz, head bookhead, and Barbara Rizzo. a homeroom Caldron agent, are discussing the records of the Caldron sales in homeroom. crazy with requests Shattered nerves, heavy eyelids, or a certain swag- ger Each of these conditions fairly well describes most of the Caldron ' s workers: shattered nerves from yell- ing or getting yelled at, heavy eyelids from studying late after an evening of Caldron work, and a swagger from pride of working on a good, worthwhile project. Heading the editorial staff of the 1962 Caldron was Margaret Weidler, who was inexperienced but soon learned to do her job well. Marquita Dilworth was business manager for the book and kept her charges busy many nights entering sales and checking records. Mr. Jerry Woodring, Caldron adviser, was caught getting some rest after most of the stafi had gone home. He and the staff worked several Saturdays. 61 Afhietie p Hieipsf ' m ptBpms boys fot spotfs cmen, Athletics provide a setting in which boys can learn good sportsmanship, have the pleasure of representing the school in inter-school competition, and become known and respected by- classmates for doing something enjoyable. Non-participating students derive from athletics the enjoyment of watching and supporting the teams and the pleasure of seeing their school well-represented in inter-school competition. Sports also means pep sessions which are always a pleasure to attend. Especially enjoyable is the pep session traditionally given by the faculty after the Tigers win the Sectional Tour- nament. Many of Central ' s varsity athletes go on to college with the aid of scholarships provided for athletic participation in college. Many athletes continue their sport after graduation as a recreational activity. 62 mc9ikn plsy Members of the basketball team are shown above just after they won the Sectional Championship. They are, kneelin.K, Lock, Martin, Coach Banet, H. Banks, Smith, G. Under wood; standing. Mills, Coach Dille, Bean, King, Kuhn, Haywood, Ed monds. Dr. Bahr, Kelsey, P. Un derwood, N. Banks, and Cress Right above: Referee Dornte-Todd (Mr. Armstrongs officiates a battle between Bengie ( Mr. Richards ) and Red Raider ( Mr. Todd ) at the Regional Pep Session as Coach Banet and members of the varsity team look on. This was part of the faculty skit. Right below: Aaion was hot and heavy as Central played South Side to a scoreless tie in football this past season. Coaches lead the team; cheerleaders generate steam Preparing the athletic teams for battle is the job of Cen- tral ' s eight coaches. Leading the fans to cheer the teams on to victory is done by three cheerleading squads. Assisting the coaches in preparing and maintaining equipment is the task of the student managers. Head football coach Paul Bienz is assisted in his work by reserve coach Bob Armstrong, freshman coach Bob Dille, and assistants J. C .Butler and Warren Eviston. This was Bienz ' s third year as head Tiger football coach. Training the cross country and track teams is the task of Lester Pete Williams. J. T. McCory coaches the tennis squad in the spring. Assisting head basketball mentor Herb Banet are reser ' e coach Bob Armstrong and freshman coach Bob Dille. Banet assumed the role of head basketball coach in 1946 after serv- ing as an assistant for many years. Varsity cheerleaders, serving both for football and basket- ball, are cho.sen by a committee of teachers and students in the spring. They train during the summer. Reserve cheerleaders are selected by a similar committee in the fall after a short period of try-outs. Freshman cheerleaders were chosen in Jan- uary this year for the first time in several years. Student managers serve all coaches in their respective sports — football, basketball, and track. • .mmntM§i iiM mtri¥ iM ' mtvT ■fiiiii ' iiriitiiiSilii iMIUlfi  I „ One of the most important parts of a team, bas- ketball or other, is the managers. Central Tiger managers are Chuck Mills, Jack Lock, and Mike King. Without them the players would be lost. The managers don ' t give the Tigers a chance to say, I ' m cold. They are always there in case of need. The boys make sure all uniforms are clean. Posed for a rare view of the entire staff are the coaches of Central ' s athletic teams. They are Pete ■Williams, track and cross country; J. C. Butler, assistant; J. T. McCory, tennis; Herb Banet, head basketball; Bob Armstrong, reserve football and basketball; Bob DiUe, freshman basketball and football; Warren Eviston, assistant football and track; and Paul Bienz. head football. Above: ' Varsity cheerleaders, Phil Gilbert, Jay Penndorf, Loren Fifer, Linda Engel- brecht, Nancy Favory, and Jackie Rember. A cheerleader stands for the school at games, so they can ' t be discouraged over a loss. Belou: Reserve cheerleaders are Loren Fifer, Sherrie Kreigh, Linda Koehl, and Nancy Caudill. fWf ■ ' 7 ' ' 65 fii £ . Varsity gridmen improve as season progresses to end Under the leadership of Coach Paul Bienz and his as- sistants, Central ' s football squad had a semi-successful season this year. Their season record was three wins, four losses, and two ties. At the beginning of the season the local sportswriters gave the varsity gridmen small chances of winning one game. They were proven wrong at the annual Jamboree at Zollner Stadium. The under-dog Tigers battled North ' s Redskins to a 0-0 tie in an abbreviated game. In the first game of the regular season, the Tigers tied the Marion Giants, 14-14. The following week the Tigers journeyed to Penn Township. Penn scored in the first and third quarters and thus had a good lead before Central finally cashed in late in the game; the final score was 14-7. In its third game. Central ran up against a brick wa ll when it faced the Hobart Brickies. The final score was 47-0. Central then entered the race for the Cirj ' Championship. September 0, 1961, will not be remembered as an ideal night for football. A transformer blew before the game started and half the field lights were off until the opening kickoff. A rough wind and rain Strom struck late in the first quarter. The elements didn ' t disturb Central as the Tigers upset defending City Champion Centtal Catholic, 8-6. The Bienzmen then fought South Side to a scoreless tie. The following week the Tigers displayed a fine aerial attack to go along with their rugged ground game. The result was a 7-0 triumph over North Side. The victory gave Central a tie with South Side for the city lead. Central then traveled to Richmond and found the com- petition much stronger than it was in the city when Richmond handed them a 54-9 shellacking. The game was topped with a 40-yard field goal by Jim Goodson. The Tigers were defeated 26-12 by City Champs Bishop Luers. This loss ended the hopes for the City Series crown. The Tigers finished their season with a muddy 13-0 triumph over Concordia. It is perhaps significant that all three Tiger victories were on wet, muddy, and chilly nights. If the rain would have ap- peared every time the Tigers played, the scores of some games might have been different. 66 At left is the 1961 Tiger varsity grid squad. Front row, left to right, are Brad Durnell, Ned Moore, Sam Turner, Bob Ford. Ron Smith, George Smith, George James, Arley Hatch, Jim Jamison Jim Goodson, Tyrone Harris. Sec Olid row are Coach Paul Bienz Assistant Coach Warren Eviston George Underwood, Rod Hay wood, Art Stahlhut, Bob Good win, J i m Zimmerman. J i m Shaughnessy, Dave Gaskill, Gary Gemmer. Bob Underwood, Stu- dent Manager Jack Lock. Third ro!r ate Reserve Coach Robert Armstrong, Duane Kuhn, Bob Van Ryn, Steve Derrickson, Gary Muncie, Craig Reynolds, Mike Bainbridge, Alvin Hairston, Nate Banks, Student Manager Mike King. Back row are Dennis Say- lor, Eugene Mable, Walter Pick- ett, Harri ' Whited, John Hop- kins, Jerry Betley, Robert James. with semi-successful record for year Head football coach Paul Bienz is caught giving instructions to his boys from the sidelme during the South Side game. In the action shown below, Gary Gemmer is about to be tackled by Scot Werling, of North Side, in the Jamboree. Other Tigers are Brad Durnell (32), Arley Hatch (15), and Jim Jemison. 67 Sam Turner, AU-Ciry fullback, gained many yards by grinding up the middle. Sam is shown running over Don Schoenfeld and Keith Markey of Concordia. Central defeated the Cadets, 20-0. City Champion Bishop Luers pinned a 26-12 setback on the Tigers. Ned Moore (on ground) and Brad Durnell stop All-City back Mike Burns of Luers. Coming up to assist is Arley Hatch (21). Tigers have season filled with action in rainstorms, mud Right: North Side was the second city team to bow to Cen- tral. Sam Turner is straight-arming his way over Steve Lari- mer. Dave Lucas of North is 22, Jim Fleenor is 41. Bottom: Ned Moore is caught by three South Side Archers. Jerry Scherrer has Ned ' s legs as Tom McMahan and Don Siever come in to help; Jerry Betley blocks. Vari!t FootbdU Central Opponenr Opponent Score Score 14 . . . Marion 14 7 . . . Penn Township . 14 . . . Hobart 48 8 . . . Central Catholic . 6 . . .South Side 7 . . .North Side 9 . . .Richmond 54 12 . . .Bishop Luers . . . 26 20 . . .Concordia . -• gj?l- J ' --|- ' P «. L-Stlt ' ' Freshmen, reserves have good, average seasons on gridiron Leonard Hairston is getting tackled in a Frosh game with North Side. Other Tigers are Leon Kyles (31), James Parker (15;, leading scorer Rick Fast (42 J, and Bob Barnett (40;. Central won the game, 18-0. Upper Left: Nate Banks carries ball in reserves ' North Side game. Running in on the Redskin defensemen are Walter Pickett (18).. Durnell Hairston, and Ed Walker. The Tigers lost the home game. Lower Left: Leon Kyles, second leading scorer for Frosh, attempts to evade a rushing Concordia player. The game was played on the Central practice ineld and was won by Central, 33-6. Bob Dille ' s freshman squad compiled an impressive 4-1 record this year. The team ' s only loss was to a stub- born New Haven team. The squad showed good balance on both offense and defense. Fine team spirit and wil- lingness to work were the strong points of the Baby Bengals. Bob Armstrong ' s reserve gridders finished their sea- son with a 2-3-1 record. The boys defeated Central Catho- lic and Elmhurst. The reserves were defeated by Bishop Luers, North Side, and South Side. Their only tie was with Concordia. Although their record was not spectacular, all 22 players saw action in nearly every game. Experience gained by active participation in regular games should prove helpful to the reserves in their jump to the varsity next fall. Frosh Bob Barnett (40; races for a pass in the game with Central Catholic. The C.C. player is attempting to block the pass. Baby Ben- gals were mythical city champs this year. r5!c;iS ;- ' ;; : Cross country coach Pete Wil- liams and his charges scored a nearly perfect season in 1961. The varsiry Petemen are, front row left to right, John Curry, Edward Smith, Chuck Kammeyer, Philip Love, Fred Bowen. Back row are Roosevelt Dodds, Henry King, Jim G 1 a s p i e, Thomas Whitt, Charles Davis, and Coach Lester Pete Williams. Thinliclad paces Tigers with State Championship Cross country team completed its usual successful season this year with nine wins, one loss, and two ties. Coach Lester Pete Williams stated that this was the best running team the school ever has had timewise. Petemen were led by Henry King who ran the two miles in 9:27. He was followed by John Curry at 9:50, Chuck Kammeyer at 9:53, Roosevelt Dodds at 9:54, Fred Bowen at 10:06, Jim Glaspie at 10:14, Tom Whitt at 10:15, Charlie Davis at 10:20, Phillip Love at 10:30, and Ed Smith at 10:33. The team ' s great balance was dealt a great blow when Chuck Kammeyer broke his arm just before the sectional. Because of the loss of Kammeyer, Central nnished fourth in the meet. This was the first time in fifteen years that Central ' s cross country team failed to qualify for the state meet. Central ' s cross country state champion Henry King is shown capturing his fourth consecutive sectional cross country victory at Franke Park. Henry was unbeaten during the 1961 season. Five individual runners quali- fied for the state cross country meet at Indianapolis by finish- ing in the top bracket at the sectional. The runners are, front row, King, Central; Meyers, North Side; back row, Tauble, Avilla; Caplen, North Miami; and Mueller, Elmhurst. McCorymen have rebuilding season Tennis team won three of its eight matches in the spring of 1961. This record of the McCorymen seems to be respecta- ble, considering the stiff competition the boys faced in their matches. Twice the netmen trounced Central Catholic, and they defeated Bluffton 4 to 3. Bliiffton was rated as one of the top tennis teams in the state. J. T. McCory ' s top live squad members were Les Durnell, Gordon Bainbridge, Ray Thompson, Roger Piatt, and Bob Bean. Les, Gordon, and Ray were seniors; Bob and Roger were underclassmen. A fine group of players turned out early in the season. Seniors Gordon Bainbridge and Raymond Thompson were two of the top players on Coach J. T. McCor ' ' s tennis squad. Bainbridge and Thompson are shown conferring with McCory before a match at Hamilton Park during the spring of 1961. Bob Bean, lanky junior, played the number five position on the tennis squad. Bob did a fine job all season with the racquetmen. Roger Piatt, frosh tennis squad number four player throughout the season, won the city junior cham- pionship during the summer. Number one player on the tennis squad for three years was the dis- tinction owned by Les Durnell. Les led the net men during last season. 71 S ' J K 1 S; iS Dennis Gunder glances at the basket trying to figure out how he can and Kim Cress do most o f the shooting in the Blue ' s matinee per- score a very much needed field goal as Tigers Nate Banks, Sam Kelsey, formance in the regional. Central won 92-56. Central ' s Sam Kelsey and South ' s Mart Pla- Jim Martin and Dewitt Menyard go for a Clete Edmonds takes a jump shot as Attucks ' tupe duel for the ball in a ciry game. rebound as Rodney Haywood looks on. Otis ' Williams tries to block it. 72 Jim Martin brings down a rebound; Sa Kelsey and two Archers are also in the air. Nate Banks attempts to get a lay-up as Arch- er Bob Lohman (41) tries to block it. Preston Underwood shoots a jump shot as Bridgeforth of the Attucks stays with him. Banetmen improve during season, exceed hopes in tourney Archie Smith (5.i), speedy Central guard, darts in for a lay-up against South Bend Central. Coach Herb Banet guided a very young Tiger team to a successful season. Prospects numbering 25 gave the Tiger fans the belief a ttue rebuilding season was in store. Sectional gave Tiger fans the creeps, as the Bengals had to beat four city teams for the crown. Con- cordia was the first viaim. Banet settled his Bengals down and finally beat the City Champion Central Catholic Irish Friday after- noon. Bishop Luers ran out of gas and became the third team to bow- to Central during the Sectional. A much-improved Elmhuist team was out for Tiger blood, but got only thin air. Bengals whipped the Trojans for the Sectional Crown. Regional competition was not too keen. Ligonier and Angola bowed to the Champion Banetmen. Ligo- nier was out-classed and received a record-breaking, 92-56 beating. An- gola bowed to the Blue, 59-45. Central entered the Semi-state against an Elkhart team that de- feated it earlier in the season. Tall Coley Webb starred for Elkhart and the Bengals lost, 61-58. Banet ' s team turned in a fine per- formance during the entire season. Rodney Haywood, Sam Kelsey, and Larry Kuhn were the only seniors. These city high school cheerleaders conducted the pep session for the Regional Tourney. i T : . : - ' y- j oN TO ST TE in V I f Clete Edmonds and Rod Haywood battle South ' s Shep Jefferson for a rebound in the ' first clash between the arch-rivals. Rod Haywood outstretches Irish ' s Krull and Schenkel in first meeting be- tween the Lewis Street neighbors. Sam Kelsey also tries to snag the ball. Varsity team has above-average rebuilding season Preston Underwood flies through the air for a lay-up despite Irish Steve Krull ' s attempt to block it. Edmonds stands by if the shot misses in the city series finale. C.C. won 57- ' i4. 74 Varsily Basketball Cen. Opp. 51 Anderson 65 47 Central Catholic 49 51 South Bend Central . . . 55 54 North Side 48 57 Crispus Attucks 73 71 Marion 65 68 Concordia 46 62 Elmhurst 57 61 Peru 48 64 Elwood 56 43 South Side 40 62 Concordia 49 49 Elkhart 54 53 Richmond 65 49 South Side 41 54 Central Catholic Sectional: 57 73 Concordia 50 70 Central Catholic 59 81 Bishop Luers 64 71 Elmhurst Regional : 57 92 Ligonier 56 59 Angola Semi-state : 45 58 Elkhart 61 Frosh continue as leaders with best season record; Reserves do average job Central ' s reserve and freshman teams both turned in suc- cessful seasons. Reserve Coach Bob Armstrong and Frosh Coach Bob Dille were both pleased with their teams ' jx r- formances. Armstrong ' s reserves compiled an 11-7 win-loss record during the season. Three boys were stand-outs on the squad. Eugene Wash, Eddie Starks, and Harry Whited led the team in scoring and rebounding. Eugene scored 153 points; Eddie netted 110 points; and Harry pumped in 105 points. Coach Dille ' s charges won 18 and lost only 2. Central Catholic handed the freshmen both losses. The freshmen played very effective team ball all season long. Every win was a result of solid play and team work. Jim Whitt was the lead- ing player for the freshmen until he was injured. Bob Barnett and Rick Tielker picked up where Whitt left off to finish the season. The team ' s offensive average was over 60 points per game this year. This season marked the first year since Coach DiUe has had the freshmen that his team did not win the Tournament. Attempting to rebound at ball not shown are Frosh Jim Whitt of Central (40) and Whitie Boeclekaat of Central Catholic (50). Members of the freshman basketball team as seen here are, front row. Harper, Mason, Fast. Hairston, Johnson; back row, Mr. DiUe, Miller, Havert, Barnett, Tielker, Peterson, Mollison. Members of the reserve basketball team are, front row. Stevenson, Kyles, James, Gaskill, and Kuhn; second row, Erwin, Whited, Wash, Hopson, and Srarks. Their record was 11 and 7. Kyle takes a long shot in a reserve team game with North. Other Central players are Hopson (33) and Wash (00). Harrier record topped by King ' s victory at state Under the direction of Coach Pete Williams, Cen- tral ' s 1961 track team won six and lost three. The team finished sixth in the tough Kokomo Relays. By the time sectionals arrived, the team was well seasoned and ready to meet the challenge. Henry King got Central started on the right foot by winning the 880-yard run. J. C. Lapsley got two first places, in the high jump and the broad jump. Both boys automatically qualified for the regional meet. Bob Hubbard, Preston Underwood, Alfred McKinney, Jimmy Goodson, Donald Drake, and the S80 -yard relay team also advanced to the regional by placing in their events. Due to the fine show- ing made by these boys. Central placed third in the sectional Central was once again led in the regional by Henry King who won the S80-yard run. J. C. Lapsley finished second in the high jump and broad jump, while Bob Hubbard finished third in the hurdles. All three of these boys qualified for the state track meet while leading Cen- tral to fifth place in the regional. At state Hubbard and Lapsley tried hard but failed to place in theit events. The big star for Central was Henry King. He not only won the 880-yard run but set a state record of 1:56.2. Bob Hubbard clears the high hurdles in pre-season practice on the Central field. No meets are held on the home held. Al McKinney, one of Central ' s best broad jumpers during the 1961 season, makes a good jump at Northrop Field. Tigers ' second best high jumper during the 1961 season was Jim Goodson. He clears the bar in the boys ' gym in pre-season practice. 76 Henr ' King has been the pride of track coach Pete Williams for four years. In the spring of 1961 Henr ' captured the state SSO championship, establishing a new state record of 1 :56.2. King also ran the 100, 440, and both relays. Henry earned his jacket during his first year at Central in track. Senior pole vaulter Don Drake clears the high bar at the North Side Relays in May, 1961. The Saturday afternoon event had a good crowd at Northrop Field. Coach Lester Pete Williams leads his track team in loosening-up exercises in the boys ' gym. Preston Underwood shows his form capturing the 440 in a Frosh meet at South Side. Hot on his trail are Roosevelt Dodds, Phillip Love, and Ray Williams. 77 Clmmm ctmttf eonstHutes bssis ht existenee of Founded for the purpose of providing a sound education for the young people of Fort Wayne, Central now serves the central area of the city. Even with the great emphasis today on extra-curricular participation, Central still has as its primary function the education of tomorrow ' s citizens. Centralites pursue one of four academic courses in getting their education; they are college preparatory, business, voca- tional, and general. College prep course prepares a student for college and provides him with the necessary background to enter almost any college. Business course prepares students for one of several aspects of the business world, e.g., stenography. Vocational course may either prepare a student to enter a vocation or start him toward a vocation. 78 school heto Teachers use various methods to show outstanding aspects of class- room work. Above, plays in Eng- lish classes are given more realism and mean more to the students when students take parts in and treat them as other dramatic pro- ductions. These students, Jan Maher, Margaret McCormick, Danny Kamm, Jay Pendorf, and Rita Rice, are depicting a scene from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. The only way to mas- ter the techniques and methods of chemistry is experimentation and observation. Right, Stan Tay- lor examines the contents of a test tube carefully. A careless observa- tion on his part would make all of the other obser ' ations incorrea. Remedial classes help students achieve success Ungraded classes are designed to give each of those students individual attention. Because of absence these students have mis- sed a lot of work and are unable to read well or comprehend what they read. The classes help them to catch up in their work so they can fit into regular high school classes. Tests show their preparedness and if they meet requirements they are moved into regular classes. Recommended subjects are English, math, citizenship, home economics, shop, and gym. Ungraded classes enjoy all kinds of educational films. Iv of the boys are seen threading the projector. Educational movies are a major part of the curriculum in ungraded classes. These stu- dents are greatly benefited by these movies. The students in a math class, lower left, are being taught fundamentals so that they can enter the more advanced classes. Iruin Arnold — Special Vocational; New York State Teachers College; Baldwin-Wallace College; likes to play piano. Air. Tricolas Mr. Venderly Orientation helps freshmen adjust These four students, Larry Chapman, Carolyn Dixie, Carl Burnett, and Mike Birge, are getting practice by reading in front of orientation class. As freshmen enter the halls of Central, they have mixed feelings about their futnare After a few weeks they begin to become adjusted and have made many new friends. Although their schedules are different from upperclassmen, they join the entire school at programs. A.ll freshmen are urged to take a year of orientation. Orientation is the study of en- vironment and daily living. After this first year in high school, students may take other subjects to obtain a major in social studies. Getting along with others is an impor- tant part of orientation. These students realize this and are interested. Right Top: Mr. Tricolas is showing Charles Baysinger, Carolyn Dixie, and Elinor Pinkston an interesting point in today ' s lesson. Right Bottom : Mr. Venderly is explaining our environment. George Tricolas — Orientation, Psycholo- gy; Junior Class Co-sponsor, Doodle- bugs; Loras College; Manchester. A.B.; Ball State; likes to bowl. Ronald Ven- derly — Orientation; Indiana University, B.S.; interested in athletics, bow hunting. 81 Biology also deals with the study of plants. Experimenting with plants are Ed Reef, Rita Grueb, Susan Wolf, Mickie Beaver, and James Simmons. Centrals five Science courses offer opportunity to learn Mr. Griggs Mr. Horstmeyer Mr. jaeger Many science courses are being offered at Central which give the interested student a varied back- ground. These science courses have two different purposes, to reveal as much factual information as possible to students and to help them develop scien- tific attitudes and methods. Freshmen are required to take general science, and sophomores must take either biology or physi- cal geography. Students may then take physics or chemistry as an upperclassmen. This is a scientific age in which knowledge of scientific principles is very important for a good understanding of the complexities of our world. Development of this idea is essential to the existence of every person, and the science teachers at Central endeavor to achieve this end with their students. Mr. Levy Mr. McCory Miss Spangler 82 many new things Science courses at Central are many and varied. General science gives these freshmen, right bottom. a general background. From there stiadents may specialize somewhat. Joe Phillips and Lloyd Hardy, Tight, study air motion in physical geography, while chemistry students, right top, Mike Derrick- son, Judy Slagle, Ned Moore, and Larry Juday do experiments. David Griggs — Biology; Department Chairman; Indiana U., B.S.; M.A.; Gregg College; enjoys camping. Richard Horstmeyer — Physics, Chemis- try; Student Council, Rifle Club, Phy-Chera; Indi- ana U., B.S., M.S.; like photography. Carl Jaeger — General Science; St. Joseph College, B.A.; Ball State; likes sports, modern jazz. Richard Lety— General Science; Sophomore Class Co-sponsor, Rifle Club; Ball State. B.S., M.A. lohn T. .McCory — Physical Geography, Biology; Boosters, Tennis; Ball State, B.S.; likes outdoor activities. Ita Spangler — Biology; University of Michigan, B.A.; Ball State College, B.S.; University of Wisconsin, Ph.M.; likes to take field trips. 83 speech Department has many activities Students learn many things in speech class. Shown reading a script for radio are Mar ' Ann Goods, Terri Lee Neaman, and Linda Englebrecht. Mr. McFadden. does this create the proper effect? Jim Work m one of the speech classes. Speech Department provides a variety of interesting projects during the school year. In addition to the regular classroom activities in public speaking, discussion, radio and television production, tape recording of voices, vocabulary building, parliamentary procedure, and oral interpretation, the Speech Department sponsors an extensive extra-curricular program. This includes a number of trips to other schools holding speech tourneys at which ribbons and trophies mav be won. These trips are highlights of the year. Intramural contests are held for the cup awards Mr. McFadden lamei McFadden — Eng- lish, Speech; Forum Club, Speech Teams, Manches- ter College, A.B.; Indiana University, M.S.; North- western University; likes fishing, reading. Speech is not just for writing and giving speeches. Geneva Hatch, Roberta Cook, Jim Zimmerman, and Lynn Grahovac are discussing ways to express ideas clearly. Mr. Baughman Miss Baumgartner Miss 1 Language study can help break many barriers Speak the other fellow ' s language to win him as a friend instead of an enemy is the philosophy of the Foreign Language Department. Almost all colleges require two years of a foreign language for entrance Enrollment in Spanish classes has in- creased rapidly within the last three years, Spanish instruction this year was changed from emphasis on writing to emphasis on speaking and listening. Latin is also increasing as a popular language since Latin enables the students to think more clearly and give more attention to detail and exactness French has been taught at Central for thirty years and has been very popular. In French classes songs, records, and drill exercises are stressed. Discussing pictures of French vil- lages and travel posters are Linda Hammer and Charles Chapman. Two foreign languages taught are Spanish and Latin. In these classes students learn to use elementary words. Candace Jackson and Caro- lyn Roy, right lop. study pictures of Spanish phrases. In Latin class, right bottom. Cynthia Dill and Marilyn Tyler study a chart of Latin words. John Baughman — S p a n i s h, English; Senior Class Co-sponsor; Indiana Univer- sity, A.B.; University of Wisconsin, A.M.; likes art. Vera Baumgartner — Latin, English, YFC; Wheaton College, B.A.; Indiana University, M.A.; likes music. Mildred Brigham — French, Guid- ance; Oberlin College, A.B.; Middleburn French School, A.B.; Columbia Univer- sity; likes to travel. Alend your speech a little Lest yon 7}iay mar your fortune. — Skiikcspearc Fnglish is our form of communication; it must be simple, clear, and to the point. The art of writing includes making sense, getting the appropriate effects, achieving organization, and expressing ideas. Literature section of English education helps to open the windows for a better understanding of the human race. It helps us to develop an understanding of the human race. It helps us also to develop an under- standing of the significance of facts. By reading great literary works of art, we de- velop an appreciation of fine literature. All students are required to take three years of English. College preparatory stu- dents are required to take four years and other students are urged to do so. A stu- dent is placed in an x, y, or z lane, according to his ability. He can be changed only by his present teacher and the department head. The X lane is for college bound students and those with high intelligence. English 8e is a survey course of World Literature, and 7r is a refresher course in grammar and composition. Snidents of average intelligence are placed in the y lane. Slow readers are placed in the z lane. In the slower lane many novels are studied by the entire class. In these two pictures Roy Smith, on the left, and Rick Weber are showing classes their projects which stemmed from Eng- lish classes. Roy Smith ' s painting is his interpretation of a character from the Odyssey. Rick Weber, stimulated by his study of Shakespeare, built this scale model of the Globe Theatre for other Shakespeare students to examine. Mrs. Chester Miss Jackson Mrs. Marlone Miss Moennig 86 native tongue English can open door to many new vistas Lupe Pena and Robert Gick. above tefl. are showing some interesting examples of some of the pictures of the book, Behind the Ranges, to their Enghsh class. Bill Hatch, Bob Harter, Kenny Gunter, Mrs. Storlee, and Jimmy Martin, above right, are discussing a chapter in their literature book which was given as an assignment. These students enjoy working in small groups. Grammar and composition are both a part of senior English. Bill Erwin and Linda Hammer are not the only students who need Miss Jackson ' s help. Mrs. Storlee Mrs. Vallance F. Wayne Brown — English; Hi-Y; Albion College; Michigan State, A.B.; likes poetry. Edna Chester — English; Tigerettes; Purdue, B.S.; Indiana University; likes to travel. Catherine Jackson — English; Department Head; Ball State, A.B.; Columbia University; likes to play golf. Helen Lee — Eng- lish; Dramatics; University of Toledo, A.B.; Northwestern University, M.A.; Indiana University, M.S.; enjoys concerts. Patricia Martone — English; Boosters; Ball State; St. Francis College, B.A.; likes music. Gloria Moennig — -English; Fresh- man Class Co-sponsor; Indiana University; Taylor Univer- sity, B.A.; enjoys reading, cooking. Irene Rahnier — English; Junior Class Co-sponsor; Manchester College, B.A.; Colum- bia Universiry, A.M.; likes to write short stories. Enid Storlee — English; Indiana University, B.S.; likes reading. Dorothy Vallance — Librarian; Service Club; Ball State, A.B.; Indiana University ' ; likes sewing, cooking, reading. 87 Old-fashioned spelling bees are ptetv, ' rare these days, but Mr. Brown ' s English class has a lot of fun while learning to spell. English class can mean many things Lights, camera, action! Well, not quite, but this scene behit from Our Touii might pass for the real thing. In the scene are Verlie Fischer, Wodie rooks, Anita Watson, Bill Magginnis, Eugene Mable, and Bob Van Ryn. However, not all Eng- lish classes are consumed by giving great Ameri- can plays; some classes study Homer ' s Odyssey, like Carolyn Dixie and John Castator are doing iQ English 2, left. Practical experience set as primary goal of journalism class Journalism courses are designed to en- courage and reward improvement and ex- cellence in English and writing. Publications staff members are encouraged to rake these courses. Major staff members fulfill their assumed responsibilities and work closely with the adviser in instructing beginning students in improving their writ- ing and other journalistic skills. Beginning journalism students are as- signed to work with one of several exper- ienced staff members. They work on ad- vertising, writing, or photography. Writing and photography are both a part of jour- nahsm. This class gives students like Tom Gar- rison, on the right, and Jim Zimmerman actual experience working on a newspaper. Beginning journalism students, like Mary Ann Walker, get a lot of essen- tial help from advanced journalism student Georgianna Easley. Jerry W ' oodring — Jour- nalism, English; Spot- light. Caldron, Press Club; Ball State, B.S.; likes to play bridge. Air. Woodring 89 Robert Ditle — U.S. History; Lettermen ' s Club, Freshman Football and Basketball Coach; Valparaiso University, B.S.; Indi- ana University; likes fishing and skiing. Darwin Kellej — U.S. History, Govern- ment; University of Iowa, M.A.; Indiana Universitj ' , Ph.D.; likes research. Clifford Richards — U.S. History, Government; Anthony Wayne Club; Indiana Univer- sity, A.B.; University of Wisconsin. M.A.; likes to read. Margaret Scheu- mann — U.S. History, Economics, Gov- ernment; Cheerleaders; Western College, B.A.; University of Wisconsin, M.A.; likes to play bridge. Victor Stech — Sociology, Health; Indiana Central Col- lege, A.B.; Indiana University. A.M.; likes to read. Aaron Still — World His- tory, U.S. History, Government; Evans- ville College, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S.; likes gardening. Ray Stoffer, hit. is pointed out the effects of alcohol on the eyes in one of the sociology classes. At the right. Joyce Long and Dal Mathias are demonstrating for their economics class some of the functions of money. Below left. Lillie Krudop, Cleosia How- ell, and Janet Franklin listen intently to their teacher, Mr. Richards, in govern- ment. Mr. Kelley ' s government class, be- low right, is grading papers. All govern- ment classes learn how local, state, and national governing bodies work. Social Science classes teach us much M.T. Kelley Mr. Richards Miss Scheun Mr. Stech Mr. Still 90 about the world in which we live Mr. DiUe ' s U.S. history classes have studied many past and present world crises. Supplementing the regular text- book to keep classes up-to-date on the present are the cunent events papers. History is a very important subject to every American citizen. We must apply the knowledge we learn in social studies to every-day life. By studying history we are better equipped to our modern society. World history makes the student aware of the tremendous world focus, such as the story of civilization changes in society, differ- ent religions, different forms of government, nationalism, democracy, communism, imper- ialism, and war. United States history is the history of America and its wars. From the discovery of our country through the Civil War pe- riod, it leads up to the difficult times of today. Seniors are required to take government and either economics or sociology. Eco- nomics is a study of the institutions, prin- ciples, and practices that have been devel- oped in our capitalistic society to enable people to make a living and to get along with others in the business world. Sociology is a course of fundamental concepts. Government is a course to provide a back- ground of study to fit a pupil for the priv- ileges and responsibilities of a voting citizen. Emphasis is placed in the study of the state and local governments. Also, included is the study of the United States Constitution. Steve Derrickson is explaining to his world history class the meaning of balance of power and self- determination. Students add variations to other class curriculars. 91 Robert Armitrong — Physical Education; Reserve Football and Basketball Coach; Indiana University; Purdue University; Indiana State College, B.S., M.S.; likes sports. Lenna Arnold — Physical Educa tion; GAA; Ball State; Indiana Univer sity; Michigan State University; likes bowling. Herbert Banet — Health; Var sity Basketball Coach; Manchester Col lege, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S.; hke; food. Pii l Bienz — Drivers Training Varsity Football Coach; Tulane Univer sity, B.S.; Ball State Teachers College M.A.; likes sports. . C. Butler — Health, General Science; Assistant Football and Track Coach; Central Missouri College, B.S.; Illinois University; Indiana Univer- sity; likes golf, fishing, and reading. Warren Eviston — Health, Physical Edu- cation; Assistant Football and Track Coach; Purdue Universit % B.S.; enjoys athletics of all kinds and farming. In physical education Sis Arnold teaches a new step to Vickie Muliins. Watch out for the little girl crossing the street. Oops, I hit her. This is just one of the accidents that happen in drivers training. Here a class learns the rights and wrongs of driving a car. Three different subjects stress education of student for Mr. Armstrong Mis! Arnold Health teachers assist students in understanding the body and its functions. Mr. Eviston helps Jack Ragan with an assignment. Boys phys ed classes played flag football. Dave Gaskill prepares to grab Clarence Hicks ' flag as Ray Capps goes for a pass. personal well-being Don ' t laugh, George, I just want to show Pam and the class your ribs. In health class, righl, Bar- bara Gordon and Pam Fritz learn the parts of the skeleton by taking advantage of George ' s versa- tility. George is one of the devices used by the health classes. In drivers training, right above, Sharon Kennedy looks intently at the screen hop- ing that she won ' t hit a pedestrian. Health, drivers training, and physical edu- cation are the three fields in which health and safety are taught. Health teaches stu- dents about themselves; drivers training teaches automobile safety; physical educa- tion trains students to keep physically fit. There is a growing demand that the ado- lescent boy or girl be given the opportunity to acquire very definite health information during his or her high school years. Health class provides this service for all students. In drivers training the composition of a car is taught. Also, slides and movies are shown and students drive the Aetna Drivo- trainer. Boys learn sports participation in physi- cal education classes, and girls learn danc- ing and bowling. Both are taught the pro- per ways to exercise. 93 Industrial Arts Removing and replacing tires from cars is one of the assignments required for auto shop. In the top picture above Steve Arnett completes his job. Machine shop is another course in Industrial Arts. In the bottom pic- ture Bill Magginnis polishes a metal surface as Kenny Koch watches. Above Right: In this freshman shop class Mr. Alvis explains how to make a tooled leather belt. This belt is one of the projects Mr. Alvis made himself. The picture shows many interesting and useful tools which are available to students who know how to use them with proper respect. Left: Mr. O ' Brien demon- strates one of the liner points in adjusting a suitable flame for welding to Mike O ' Hara. Right: Sam Kelsey is drawing one of his many assignments. He is one of many students taking a course in drafting. offers multiple opportunities Handling tools enters into the lives of many Central boys. Modern shops help train the boys to receive a mechanical background. Different types of industrial arts classes are auto, machine, welding, electricity, drafting, and woodworking. Students receive a variety of opportunities in this field. The vocational program enables the students to take courses in any field and spend up to three hours a day in one shop. Central offers the largest complete field of Industrial Education on any high school in Fort Wayne. After leaving Central, boys are able to enter other advanced fields of Industrial Arts. Auto mechanics courses are designed to help students to learn what things to consider in purchasing automobiles, how they should be serviced, how to fix various parts of automobiles, and how to get the best performance. In drafting emphasis is placed on the applica- tion and extension of knowledge and skills, in- dependent study, and an engineering approach to problems of the drafting room. Attention is given to accuracy and correct interpretation. Electricity is another industrial course offered at Central. The course consists of developing an appreciation and understanding of the part electricity plays in everyday life. Machine shop students learn about metal work, blue prints, and accuracy of layouts. Another shop class, offered to seniors only, is welding, which consists of nine weeks of arc welding and nine weeks of gas welding. Wood shop stresses accuracy in layout and use of hand tools. Du ' tght Aha — General Shop; South East Missouri College, B.S.; Western Illinois Uni- versity; likes golf and other sports. Gordon Fatzinger — Drafting; Indiana University; Pur- due University; likes animal husbandry. Clifford O ' Brien — Welding, General Shop, Elearicity; Indiana University, M.S., S.S.; likes fishing and other sports. George Surber — Auto Shop; Indiana State College, B.S.; likes fishing and photography. Marvin Todd — Drafting; Indiana State College, B.S., M.S.; likes golf, travel, and other sports. Gosh, it works is a common comment heard in elec- trical shop. Gary Stephens and Carl Schenk try to make a doorbell system without a door. 95 Vocational training stressed by shops in six basic areas Bob Hubbard, right, is operating one of the many lathes in Central ' s modern machine shop. Machine shop ' s tool room. tar right, is very efficiently run by stu- dents. Mike Byram is returning tools to Elbert Johnson. Bill Magginnis, with Mike Hayden ' s help, puts the lid-stay on his cedar chest in woodshop. Many students make line wood articles for their homes. Taking welding at Central are two Cen- tral Catholic boys, shown cutting steel. Bottom : James Milton, Jerry Voltz, Ray Staley, and Bob Brothers are waxing and varnishing their projects in wood shop. Bertram Welbaum — Cabinetmaking, Pat- ternmaking, Indiana State College, B.S.; Purdue University ' ; likes to travel. Kenneth Yager — Machine Shop; Ball State College; Bradley University, B.S.; Purdue University; likes hunting. Mr. Yager Home Ec prepares girls for homemaking ' career ' Mrs. Eickhohz Mrs. Saueruein Elaine Samuels and Frank Tubbs are becoming much better cooks by mastering table-setting. Necie Thurmond and Sharon Harring- ton learn to clean a clinical thermometer for home use m home nursmg. Barbara E:ckholrz — Home Economics; Purdue University ' , B.S.; enjoys cooking and sewing. Doris Saueruein — Home- making; Senior Class Co-sponsor; Ball State, B.S.; Purdue Universin ' , M.S.; likes to cook exotic foods. Janice Vail and Robbie Stephens take advantage of the tasty food at a home ec party. Home economics is a rapidly changing field. The tech- niques and methods are altered with every new scientific development. New equipment has helped girls to seem at home in the home economics classes. Homemaking should not necessarily be hard, but it should teach girls how to use their minds as well as their hands. It should be the most interesting subject for girls and boys who enter this field. Students, by taking these courses, are bene- fited in later life by being taught how to care for their own homes. Home Economics Department includes several different fields, such as sewing, foods, home nursing and child care, home management, and family living. Home economics is open to all students regardless of the type of course they are taking. 97 Above Top: I wonder why these columns don ' t tally? Vickie Vannatter and Margia Dennis learn to place accounts properly. Above Bottom: In clerical prcatice, Sue Sidall and Marsha Goheen practice application of practical skills to business machines. A variety of opportunities in the business field are offered to the students of Central. Students have an oppor- tunity to select the branch of business which they desire. There are three business courses offered — stenographic, clerical, and general. Take a letter. Many students who are hoping to become stenographers will be hearing this statement often. Those completing the stenographic course will be able to type and take dictation. Students are provided with the opportunity to learn general office work, typing, filing, business arithmetic, and general oiiice procedures in the clerical course. The general course trains students to meet people and how to sell. It also teaches the students to get along with salespersons. Records show that the business courses offered to Central students have been very successful. Students in consumer education learn to judge the quality of products. Marjorie Felger and Juanita McElroy observe floor covering samples to determine color and texture. ree courses help Below Top: Letters, letters, and more letters! This class in cleri- cal pratcice is certainly getting enough letter-stuffing experience. Below Bottom: Try typing faster, says Mrs. Klenke, as Linda Dewitt, Bill Hudson, Barbara Powers, Louise Borum. and Judy MacAskiU do their daily exercises. 9S 1 In this clerical practice class Betty Babb and Irene DeRyk learn how to operate a duplicating machine. Robert Dellinger — G e n e r a 1 Business, Business Law, Consumer Education; University of Colorado; University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University, M.B.A.; Counseling for International Business College. Georgia Heat — Cleri- cal Practice, Shorthand. Typing; FBLA Sponsor; Indiana University, B.S., M.S.; Gregg College; likes to travel. Leiand Johnson — Bookkeeping, Business Arith- metic ;Indiana University; University of Chicago; Purdue University; likes to read. Kay Klenke — Typing, Sales; Soph- f:)more Class Co-sponsor; Indiana Univer- sity, B.S., M.S.; likes sewing and playing bridge. Harold Wmdmiller — T y p i n g. Clerical Praaice; Indiana University, M.A.; Ball State, A.B.; likes to hunt. Mr. Dellinger students prepare for today ' s business world Marilyn Wahl and Judy Alcott are just two of the girls taking stenog- raphy at Central this year. To anyone interested in becoming an etficient secretary, this course offers a perfect chance. Air. Johnson Mrj. Klenke Mr. Windmilter 99 Music Department brings to Central much pleasantness Band and Choir are an important part of Central ' s activities. They help students get a real understanding of all types of music. Providing classtime for rehearsal gives more students an opportunity to participate in the educational experiences ofifered by the Music Department. Beginning vocal students are in training choir. Eventually the best singers are ad- vanced to the Concert Choir. Band meets during fifth period and fills the halls with its music every day. In the fall members of the band put in extra time before school rehearsing on the football field for marching at football games. Mr. Stellhorn succeeds in giving the pep session a musical spirit. Vocal music, directed by Mr. We forms a part of Central ' s music. Oh, what a beautiful morning is just one of many tunes Jackie Adams plays for the choir during their rehearsals. In addition to school programs, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, the choir sings at various churches and for organizations around the city. Although band offers fun and en- joyment to those who participate, Tom Brown and Joe Ridley appear very serious during a rehearsal. Roland Stellhorn — Instrumental Music; Band, Orchestra, MMM; Butler University, B.M.; enjoys swimming, golf, reading. William Wetzel — ' Vocal Music; Choir; Uni- versity of Louisville, B.M.E.; likes to play professional music. Mr. Wetzel 100 Art Department includes five different fields — sketch- ing, ceramics, lettering, postermaking, figure fashion, and interior decorating. Student artists help keep Central in- formed about dances and clubs ' meetings. They learn all types of art and decoration in different classes. Many students have benefited by their high school art classes. They have made careers in teaching, advertis- ing, gift wrapping, and interior and exterior decorating. In the first semester of art, students learn drawing, painting, and composition. They find out their interests and capabilities. Tools used are pen, ink, pencil, stencil. and watercolor. In the last two semesters of art, students are urged to work on one of the advanced crafts — sculpture, enamel- ing, an d weaving. In the final semester completely in- dividual instruction is given in any related field the stu- dent may choose. Art students apt to draw pictures, signs for anyone •,-V. ««-: - ■  ' •..,,- ' ■ ..TV.-. ' ,- 1 0 ' m Art classes give students like Randy Wojcie- chowski and Leon Daggett a chance to try their skill at sketching Central. WiUiam Hatch shows one of his nu- merous drawings to his art class. In art class Tom Garnett learns to sketch dresses, among other things. Forming paper designs are Donald Mil- ton, Gail Scott, and Donald Vauble. hUs. Wadlington Blanche Hiilto — Art; Art Club; Ball State, A.B.; Columbia U., A.M.; Art Institute of Chicago; likes to paint. Carolyn Wadlingtoti — Art; Art Club; St. Francis, A.S.; Chicago Art Institute; DePauw U.; Ball State; likes water sports, skerching. 101 Above: Francis Suder explains a prob- lem to Miss Ridgway ' s trigonometry ' class. Few students go on to learn higher mathematics. Right : Problems often arise in geometry class. Shown studying a difficult prob- lem are Sylvia Rose, Dixie Landis, Byron Smith, and Miss Plumanns. Addition, subtraction Tests are part of every class, even this general mathematics class. Mr. Schlecht, could you help me with this problem? asks Nancy Roberts in her general math class. Louis Craney — General Mathematics, Algebra; In. diana State College, B.S.; Indiana University; en- joys playing golf. Robert Dornte — Algebra, Gen eral Mathematics; Freshman Class Co-sponsor Purdue University, B.S.P.E.; Indiana University, M.S.; likes to referee. Leona Plumanns — Geom etry. Algebra, General Mathematics; Math Club: Mount St. Joseph College, B.A.; Indiana Univer- sity, M.S.; enjoys reading. Dorothy Ridgway — Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, General Math- ematics; Math Club; Indiana University, A.B.; University of Michigan, M.A.; enjoys gardening, Russell Rome — Algebra, Geometry, General Math- ematics; Locker Service; Manchester College, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A.; likes to travel. Lester Williams — Algebra, General Mathematics; Indi- ana University, M.S.; Central Normal College, A.B., B.S.; likes golf. Mr. Craney Miss Plumanns Miss Ridgu ' ay Mr. Williams 102 Mathematics is essential to good daily living. It gives students basic knowledge necessary for the ordinary affairs of their daily lives. There are five different types of mathematics taught at Central — general math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and college algebra. All smdents are required to take one year of algebra or one year of general math. This is usually taken during the freshman year. After one year of math students may take some advanced courses in this department. Central provides an opportunity to have a well-rounded knowledge of mathematics. In plane geometry students study the na- ture of proofs, triangles, lines, polygons, and plane figures. Algebra is a srudy of straight lines, methods of solving quadratic equations, and mathematical sequences. Solid geometry includes logarithms, slide rule, lines and planes in space, and proper- ties of the prism, the pyramid, the cylinder, the cone, the sphere, and areas of these solids. Trigonometry is offered in the fall semes- ter only. It includes solutions of right and oblique triangles, fundamental relations between the functions of any angle, func- tions of double and half angles, law of tangents, graphing of functions and inverse functions. College algebra, offered in the spring only, includes properties of the complex number system, laws of algebra, mathemati- cal induction, binomial theorem, and sys- tems of quadratic equations. only beginning of Mathematics Below Top: Lines and angles don ' t seem to trouble Bill Chris- tenson and Jackie Rembert in their geometry class. Below Bottom : Wahna Irvine, Shirley Moffett, John Havert, Nate Miller, Mike Rigby, and David Dilworth work hard on algebra. Algebra students learn to find the unknown quantity in problems involving a missing number. Charles Mills illustrates this type of problem on the blackboard. 103 At the faculty Christmas party Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Watson ended up doing the dishes for the fun-loving teachers. But they didn ' t mind. Mr. Lester Grile was appomted new superi itendent of public schools. He started last August after the former superintendent resigned. Formerly, he held the position of administrative assist- ant. He enjoyed his hrst year very much. Whenever any part of Central has a problem, Mr. Paul SpuUer tries to solve it. He considers each individual problem his own. When you are a principal of a large high school, you naturally are very busy. He keeps the school running smoothly. New superintendent, dean, counselor brought minor changes Mildred Keuneke and Evelyn Crandall, school secretaries, admire the Christmas decorations they made for the olUce. ' mss;mr Central has flourished this year under the able direction of its two well-respected deans. Miss Emma Adams, a veteran of two years, has helped to make Mr. William Watson, the new Dean of Boys, a wel- come addition to the faculty in his new capacity. to administration of Central We can rest assured that all of the money and related money matters concernin.f; Central are in good hands when we entrust them to our school treasurer. Mrs. Winifred Ormerod; and athletic director, Mr. Edward Schlecht, who arranges all athletic events. How would you like to run an office and also put down the rules for 1,400 teenagers? How would you like to run all the public schools in Fort Wayne? These are the jobs of Mr. Paul Spuller, Central ' s principal, and Mr. Lester Grile, superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools. Among Mr. Grile ' s jobs are building better schools, providing better facilities, and trying to solve the ever-increasing problem of high school drop-outs. Mr. Spuller is a very hard-working man, also. He is in charge of all the senior high school at Central. If any student has any personal problems they go to Central ' s deans. Dean of girls Emma Adams will help any girl who seeks her help. William Watson, dean of boys, is experiencing his first year as a dean. Taking Mr. Witson ' s place this year was William Scotts as counselor. Whenever anyone is absent from school Mary Watson always finds out where there are; she is the attendance officer. Anyone with money to deposit in any of the school ' s various accounts takes it to Winifred Ormerod, school treasurer. Edward Schlecht arranges athletic .schedules. 105 ilk It Jerr ' , where were you yesterday, sixth and seventh periods? Well, if he doesn ' t know, the attendance officer. Mrs. Mary Watson, will soon find out. And if it happens that Jerry has a problem that is bothering him, he can go to Mr. William Stotts. counselor. Night custodians George Reardon. Bill Schane, Kenny Klerner, and Roy Eger enjoy supper together in their oftice in the basement. In addition to cleaning for day classes, these men must clean many rooms before and after night school classes. Tony Bohde and Hershall O ' Shaughnessy, left, take a break from their duties to enjoy a warm autumn day. Mrs. Geraldine Fisher, right, busily works at cleaning the cafeteria after lunch. Bohde is Central ' s electrician and O ' Shaughnessy fires the furnaces. Custodial staff swept up a storm this year; cafeteria Ringing up food prices and making change for hungry people was the job of Doreen Radabaugh and Leora Meshberger. Chet Sample, ? ; Kenny Vonderau, center; and Frank Carroll, right, are caught in their daily work. Frank has east buildini;; Ken, west; and Chet, outside. workers kept hungry people happy Ray Meshberger, head custodian, puts up the each day before students begin to arrive. Cleaning 50 classrooms, the cafeteria, sttidy hall, the office, and the halls every day keeps Central ' s janitorial staff busy all day long. Trying to satisfy Central ' s 1,600 stu- dents and 90 teachers at lunch time keeps the cafeteria staff busy all day long. In addition to cleaning, the janitors must change the cafeteria for dances and special programs. The school electrician keeps all the lights burning, and the fireman keeps the fire burning during the winter months. Menus for the cafeteria are made by Hil- degarde Schaenemann. Preparing the food, the women begin work at 8 a.m. Serving is during periods 4 and 5, and clean up of the kitchen and dirty dishes follow in the after- noons for the cafeteria help. Preparing and serving food for 1,600 students every day can be a big chore for these ladies of the cafeteria. Top row: Elizabeth Johns removes straws from empty milk bottles; Opal Brown serves ice cream; Virginia Myer prepares salad. Bottom rozv: Bea Wagner is seen getting ready to bake cakes; Miriam Bartaway is moving trays; Helen Mielke works on salad. 107 Heads of Central Junior Division have their hands full with the younget half of Central. Mr. Pfeiffer is principal and Mr. Shriner is staff assistant. Mr. Pfeiffer formerly was principal at another junior high. Mr. Shriner taught junior high science last year. Right: One of the parts of Central Junior Division English classes was devoted to reading newspapers. These students are examining copies of the News-Sentinel and Journal-Gazette. The purpose of this readmg was to acquaint junior high stud ' with material in newspapers. Left: Last September at the faculty picnic there was a won- derful event. The Junior High School married the Senior High School. Mr. Pfeiffer, rhe bride, represented the junior high. Mr. SpuUer, the groom, represented senior high. 108 Junior hi.Eh dances, after school in the cafeteria, provided entertainment and relaxation for students as well as teach- ers. These two drop usual reserve between student and teacher and waltz to a late hit. Junior Division remained integral part of Central Left: Among many sports played by the junior high students, basketball is their favorite. The boys never can tell when they are playing against a future teammate that will come to Central. Junior high students like to play football just like the senior high students, but instead they play flag football. In this meeting against Portage, they downed Portage, 41-0. 109 In the fall of I960 there was a great addition to Central High School. The junior high from Harmar Grade School joined the school. At the time there were 342 students who CKCupied 16 classrooms; now there are 336 students and 16 classrooms. Mr. Roger Pfeififer, principal. Viola Dau gherty, secretary, and Mr. Richard Shriner, stafJ assistant, are members of the administrative staff. Teachers are Miss Ford, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Schearer, Mr. East- man, Mrs. Rollins, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Scharch. Mr. Bruner, Miss Godfrey, Miss Strain, Mr. Byerly, and Mr. Downey. High school has adjusted very well to the new junior division. The younger students seem to enjoy their new home in the west building as the division is about to enter its third year at Central. Centt$l ' s elm elections sfmd 9s aniijue mon schools spirited campaigns for class oiBces highlight the school year for Central ' s four classes: Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman. This campaigning is unique among the high schools in Fort Wayne. Also pulling each class together is the com- petition yell at most pep sessions. Each class tries to out-do the others in yelling loudest, for a particular yell or for an entire session. Each of the four classes has, in addition to elected officers, a council or congress that conducts class business. The council is composed of a representative from each homeroom housing members of the class and the officers. Class congresses plan class functions and appoint committees to carry out the work necessary for the functions. Class sponsors are appointed for each entering class and work with the class for four years. 110 in this e ' lftf Much preparation and thought goes into every pep session and dance which takes place at Central. Dec- orations, programs, and skits are needed for each program. The Booster Valentine pep session, Rhyme Time, was one of the most involved pep sessions of the year and took more than its share of preparation time. Ahoie. Bonnie Crawford, Shirley Moffett, and Cin- dy Yarman are busy making some of many decorations which were needed for this annual pep session. At the right Vicki Vannatter and Mary Ann Smith contemplate the world beyond the doors of Central. These two girls join other Central students in wondering what they can offer the world. Graduating class established several new traditions for Seniors lead in 1962 class are. front row, Pam Kreibaum, 93.06; Judy Slaglt, valedictorian, 95. .i4; and Linda Hammer, 92.53. Back row, Mike Derrickson, salutatorian, 94.43; Billie Os- wald, 91.69; Joyce Marquart, 92.16; and Dal Mathias, 91.28. Not shown is John Arnold, 91.08. These seniors were voted to the leading positions of the senior class. Mike Derrickson was voted Boy Most Likely to Succeed and Best Boy Citi- zen. Judy Slagle was voted Girl Most Likely to Succeed and DAR Best Citizen. Maris Linn was voted by the class ' Best Girl Citizen. Mrs. Doris Sauerwein and Mr. John Baughman have been sponsors for Class of 1962 for past four years. They ushered this group as freshmen into Central and led thein through each year. Centralites to continue Class of 1962 has several firsts to its credit, most of them good. It was the first class in several years to give a class play with a cast made up entirely of members of the class, its Junior Play Gidget. It was also the last class to have a Sophomore Carnival. This class initiated Teacher Appreciation Day. It has annually honored teachers on a particular day in May with corsages and boutonnieres. The 1961 Junior Prom was certainly a highlight of the class ' four years of activities. Purple Dawn was claimed by many who attended to be one of the better of such events in recent years. Major activities of the class during its senior year have included the banquet, Rainbow of Reflection, in which the class took a look through the Window- on Barr Street at its past achievements and activi- ties. The Senior Play this year was The Ugly Amer- ican. For the first time the Senior Dance is being held the night before graduation. Academic honors came to the Class of 1962 when Judy Slagle was named as National Merit Semi-final- ist, the school ' s first in the seven-year-old competition Seniors working on publications who have served in top positions and who meet certain scholastic requirements are named to Quill and Scroll International Journalism Honorary Society. Named to Quill and Scroll from the Class of 1962 are, front row, Jim Zimmerman, Joyce Chapman; back row, Ron Jones. Sandy Herrick, Georgianna Easley, and Carolyn Conrad. Top honors of Senior Class went to Judy Slagle, valedictorian, with 95.34 average, and Mike Derrickson, salutatorian, with 94.43. 113 Preparation for graduation kept Senior Class Bonnie Adams Donna Adams Judith Alcott Marlene Anspach Charles Armstead Steve Arnette John Arnold Jack Atteberry l t ' ' ISi V Betty Babb Robert Bailey John Baker Marsha Beard Ida Beasley Sandra Beckman Judith Beebe Richard Biddle (tk Terry Bilger Bonnie Booker Louise Borum Norita Brown Thomas Brown Troy Calhoun Leon Calvin Arthur Carpenter In the cateteria. ,nectini; fitted tot caps and gowns in preparation for the bie day of Commencement, are the seniors. Charlie Chapman Joyce Chapman Mitzi Chilcote Shirley Cline Robert Collins Carolyn Conrad Roberta Cook Mae Opal Cu Rosemary Cox Thomas Cox Patricia Cramer Ivlary Cromie 114 busy during most of its final year at Central Jan Mason. Cleosia Howell, Nancy Favory, and Anne Lubomirski are pickinu the wills and prophecies fc)r the Senior Banquet- Pearlie Crosby William Cunningham Annie Dailey Deloris Dailey James Dailey Charles Davis Barbara Deck Sandra Dellinger Michael Derrickson Irene DeRyk Marquita Dilworth Ernest Dowdell Bessie Dunbar Miles Dunscombe Georginna Easley Dorothy Eason Lynn Elder William Ervin Nancy Favory Verlie Fischer Terry Flesher Janer Franklin Phyllis Fuson Sheila Ganaway Dexter Garman Sandra Gibson Jimmy Goodson Bob Goodwin Mmk Joyce Graham Cathy Grant David Green Sondra Green Robert Greene Bernice Griffin Judith Griffith Linda Hammer 115 PSA Test help Seniors set goals for post-graduation; John Hardiek Lloyd Hardy Sharon Harrington Dan Harris John Harris Jim Harter Geneva Hatch NX ' illiam Hatch Michael Hayden Rodney Haywood Sandra Herrick Darrell Hesher Susan Hessert Robert Hill Wilbert Hill Judith Hines Frankie Hope Cleosia Howell Laurence Howell Marian Hudson William Hudson Elizabeth Imbody James Jemison James Jenkins Artelar Johnson Libert Johnson Violet Johnson Melvin Jones Ronald Jo All seniors and juniors taking the PSAT were counseled by Mr. Stotts on their scores and scholarship opportunities open to them in groups like this. Carrie Jordan Larry Juday Charles Kammeyer Rodger Keener Ruth Keesler Daniel Keim Samuel Kelsey Floyd Kemp Paul Kempf Hi-Quiz group did well on Sunday television program U, mht: fi ,y Dennis Kiess Henry King Arlene Koczor Paniela Kriebauni Daniel Krudop Lillian Krudop These senior Judy Slagle, i Larry Kuhn [oscph LaFontaine Carolyn Landess Hi-Quizzers, Joyce Marquart, Pam Kreibaum, Mike Derrickson, nd not pictured Rick Weber led Central to a winning streak. .- :, ' ' - |i Richard Lee Gerald Lehman James Lewis Maris Linn Jack Lock Ron Lock Ruth Lock James Long Aim I m ■Ui Joyce Long Anne Lubomirski Michael Lykins Paul Lynch Carol McBride Dorothy McClendon Juanita McElroy William Magginnis Joyce Marquart Keith Marquiss Janis Mason Dal Mathias Naomi Matter Cheryl Miller Sandra Miller Rosemarie MoUison 117 Studying didn ' t take all the time of Senior Class, though; Gloria Montel Ned Moore Paul Morris Jack Murphy Mary Murphy Steve Nagy Teri Neaman Robert Neiif Susan Nern Fannie Norwood Michael O ' Hara Billie Oswald Mamie Paige Daniel Patterson Donna Payton Barbara Phillips Joseph Phillips Thomas Platter Mary Price Peggy Putt Susan Nern enjoys public speaking very much. Here she is giving a speech on run- ning the government today, and where the governrnent gets its money to operate on. Jack Ragon Linda Raquet Eileen Ray Roberta Rayl Freeman Rencher Diane Repine Carol Richardson Ronald Richardson 1 Ik Joe Ridley Morris Roberts Sandra Roberts Charles Roland Sandra Roop John Roscoe Kandies Rust Mary Rutherford 118 much leisure time was spent socializing at the lunch table Bonnie Saylor Cheryl Schriver Emmett Scott Diane Sharp James Shaughnessy Edna Shepherd Napoleon Shepherd Janice Shower Susan Siddall Judith Slai le Geor.ue Smith Michael Smith Roger Smith Ronald Smith Herbert Springer Arthur Stahlhut Bernice Stephens Sheila Stephens Raymond Stotter Francis Suder Scharee Sullivan Jean Summers Steven Sutton Stanley Taylor Like other teenage boys, Arthur Stahlhut, Jerry Betley, Bill Magginnis, and Ron Smith enjoy an exciting and thrilling game of cards after their lunch. Robert Thomas Linda Thompson Tom Tigges Larry Tipsord Mattie Turner Sammuel Turner Loren Tyndall Robert Van Ryn Jerome Voltz 119 Classroom work provided basic activity for Class of 1962 Calvin Wade Marilyn Wahl Sharon Walburn Merelei Walker Gail Wallace Camilla Warfield Anita Watson RidiarJ Weber Breaktast anyone Sandy Beckman is preparing a meal usmg some of the skills taught her in home economics. Maria Webster John Wenk Bilhe Wheeler —A— Bonnie Adam! — Student Council, 1; Bio- logy Club, 1; Harmar. Donna Adams — Stu- dent Council, 3; Biology Club, 2; Harmar. Judith Alcolt — Boosters, 2, 3, sec. 4; FBLA, 2, 3. 4; Congress, 1, 2, 4; Friendship, 1; Har- mar. Marlene Anspach — Caldron agent; Spot- light a.gent; Harmar. Charles Armstead — Har- mar. Stere Arnett — YFC, 3; Caldron a.gent, 3, 4; Butler, Ind. John Arnold — Spotlight, 1, 1. 4, Editor, 3; Student Council, 3, veep, 4; Choir, 1, 2, veep, 3; Boosters, 3, 4; Washing- ton. Major Arnold — Dayton, O. Jack Atle- herr) — YFC; Hoagland. Bettie Babb—AWC. 3, 4; GAA. 2, 3, 4; Boosters, 4; FBLA, 3, 4; Service, 3, 4; Smart. — B— John Baker — Art Club, 1, 2. 3; Concordia Grade. Marsha Beard — GAA, 1, 2, 3, Pres., 4; Smart. Ida Beasle) — Congress, 3, 4; GAA; Spanish Club; Forum; Hoagland. Sandra Beck- man — Boosters, 4; Spotlight agent, 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 3, 4; Forum, 3; Hoagland. Judith Beebe — Service; Hamlet, Ind. Richard Biddle — Salem, Ind. Terry Bilger — Math Club, 2; Caldron agent, 2, 3; Spanish Club, 4; Art Club, 1; Washington. Henrietta Blevins — Friendship, 1, 2; Twirlers, 1, 2; GAA, 1, 2, ii; Congress, 1, 2, 3; Choir, 2, 3, 4; Harmar. Tom Bo ; ?— Football, 1, 2; Phy-Chem, 4; Math. 4; Caldron agent, 1, 2; Concordia Grade. Bonnie Booker — Service, 1, 2, 3, 4; Forum. 4; FBLA, 4; Congress, 2, 3; Harmar. Louise Borum — Art, sec; FTA; Harmar. ]ohn Broun — Football, 1, 2, 3; Washington. Norita Broil n — Washington. Thomas Brown — Band; Congress; Choir; Hoagland. Ronald Bynum — Track, 1; Intramural Basketball, Boxing; South Side. —C— Troy Calhoun — Hoagland. Leon Calvin — Rifle, 4; Hirmsir. Arthur Carpenter — Spotlight; Caldron agent; Math; Visual Education; Adams. Charlie Chapman — Boosters, 4; Memphis, Tenn. Joyce Chapman — Spotlight, 1, 2, 3, Editor, 4; Prom Court, 3; Caldron, 3; GAA. 1, 2, 3; Hoagland. Mitzi Chilcote — Student Council, 1, 2, 4; Choir. 2, 3, 4; FTA, 3; Hoagland. Shirley Cline — Service, 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 3, 4; Boosters, 3; Congress, 1, 2; Adams. Robert Collins — Varsity Basketball, 3; Let- lermens, 3, 4; Doodlebugs, 4; Hoagland. Carolyn Conrad — Spotlight, 2, 3, Tiger Rag Editor, 4; Forum, 2, 3, Pres., 4; Math, 1, 2, 3; AWC, 4; Washington. Roberta Cook — YFC. 1, 2, veep, 3. 4; Biology, 2, 3; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Quartet, 3, 4; Adams. Mae Opal Cooper — Spanish, 1; Smart. Rosemary Cox — Congress, 1; Washington. Thomas Cox — Congress, 2; Rifle, 2; Student Council, 3; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Hoagland. Patricia Cramer — Choir, 1, 2, 3, pres., 4; Service, 4; Spot- light a.gent, 4; Congress, 1, 2, 4; Washington. Mary Fern Cromie — Washington. Pear lie Crosby — GAA, 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 4; Smatt William Cunningham— A i C, pres., 3, 4: Band, 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Council, 1, 2, 4 Congress, 2; Smart. — D— Annie Dailey — FTA, 4; Art, 3, treas., 4; Beckley, W. Va. Deloris Dailey— FTA, 4; Forum, 3, 4; Art, 4; Beckley, W. Va. Jim Dailey — H o a g I a n d. Charlie Davis — Cross Country; Lettermens; Choir; Track; Basket- hall; Harmar. Barbara Deck — Choir, 1, 2, 3, 4; Service, 2, 3, 4; Adaths. Sandra Dellinger —FBLA, 3, 4; GAA, 2, 3, 4; Boosters, 4; .Adams. Charles Michael Derrickson — Math, pres., 4; Dramatics, 3; Phy-Chem, 2; Rocket, pres..l; Washington. Irene DeRyk — Caldron .igent. 1; Congress, 2; Service, 2, 3; Washing- ton. Marquita Dilworth — Caldron, 2, Mana- ger, 3, 4; Spotlight, 1, 2; Congress, 1; Span- 120 this year, every year during four years of life at Central Kenneth Wilkins iMinnie Williams Betsie Williamson Bonnie Winans Johnny Woods James Work Presh Wright Pamela Yarman J- ' S 3 Maty Young Sharon Mapes Joyce Hechler James Zimmerman ish, 3; Adams. Ernest Dowdell — Football, 1, 2; Track, 1, 2; Spanish; Smart. Cormthia Dun- bar — Choir, 4; Student Council. 3; North Side. Miles Dunscombe — Rifle, pres.. 4; Boosters, 3, 4; Math, 4; Dramatics, 3; Hoag- land. — £— Georgianna Easley — Spotlight, 2, 3, Editor, 4; Caldron, 3; Congress, 3, 4; FBLA, 3; Smart. Doroth) Eason — Spotlight, 3, 4; Forum, 3, 4; Student Council, 1. 2, 4; Congress, 2, 3; Hoagland. Thomas Eberle — South Side. Lynn hide- — Football, 1; Smart. William Eriin — AWC, 3, 4; Student Council, 3, 4; Forum, 2. 3; Football, 2. 3; Harmar. Carole Evans — Choir, 2, 3. 4; Student Council, 3; Service 2, 3; Adams. — f— Kancy Faiory — Cheerleader, 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 2; Service, 2, 3, 4; Boosters, 3, 4; Hoagland. Verlie Fischer — A dams. Terry Flesher — Miami, Fla. Janet Franklin — Span- ish, 3, 4; Caldron agent, 4; Spotlight agent, 4: Orchestra, 1; Smart. Phyllis Fuson — Spanish, 4; Service, 4; Elmhurst. — G— Thomas Gage — Central Catholic. Sheila Ganaway — FBLA, 2; Smart. Dexter Garman — Choir, 3; AWC, 3, 4; Math, 2; Service, 3; Franklin. Sandra Gibson — Hoagland. Robert Goodwin — Math; Football; Hoagland. Joyce Graham — Prom Queen. 3; G.AA, I, 2; Con- gress, 3: Student Council, pres., 4; Harmar. Cathy Grant — Congress, 4; Hoagland. Sondra Green — AWC; FBLA; Student Council; Harmar. Robert Greene — Radio, 1, 2; Band, I; St. Paul ' s. Bernice Griffin — Choir, I, 2, 3. 4; Troy, Ah. Judith Griffith — Choir, 2. 3, 4; Twirlers, 1; Student Council. 2, 3; FTA. 1; Hoagland. — H— Linda Hammer — FTA. 3. pres., 4; AWC. .•■. 4; Phy-Chem. 4; Congress, 3, 4; Tampa. Fla. John HardiekSz. John ' s. Lloyd Hardy — South Side. Sharon Harrington — Smarr. Dan Harris — Service. 2. 3; Washington. John Har- ris — Adams. James Harter — Spotlight agent. 2. 5; Congress, 3; Hoagland. Genera Hatch — Caldron agent; Harmar. William Hatch — Football. 1; Track. 1; Rifle. 1; Harmar. Michael Hayden — Cincinnati, O. Sandra Mer- rick — Caldron, 4; Class Secretary ' - 4; Math To most boys the skills learned in auto will be useful after high school. Gary Cook and Tom Platter lubricate a car. Club, 3, veep. 4; Band. 3. 4; West Plains. Mo. Susan Hessert — Cheerleader, 1; Biology, J; FBLA. 3. veep, 4; Washington. Robert H; — Adams. Wilbert HillSmMt. Judilh Hmes—CMton 4; Spotlight. 2, 3; YFC. 2; Congress. 3; Harmar. Cleosia Houell — Tiger- c-ttes. 3; Choir; Congress; Student Council; Smart. Laurence Houell — Forum, 2, 3, 4; A X ' C. 3, veep. 4; Congress, 2, 4; Phy-Chem, 4; Smart. Manan Hudson — Tigerettes. veep; Congress. Choir; Smart. William Hudson — Phy-Chem, veep; Boosters; AWC; FTA; . ' -mart. Ed Huntine — Central Catholic. Elizabeth Imbody — Spotlight, 1; Service, 2; FBLA, 3, 4; Harmar. — ;— James Jtmison — Football, 2, 3, 4; Selma, Ala. James Jenkins — Washington. Artelar Johnson — GAA, 2; Service, 4; Detroit, Mich. blbert J oh n so n-i— Spanish, 4; Rifle, 4; Track, 2; Art. 2; Harmar. Violet Johnson — Choir, 1, 2; Spotlight agent. 4; Service 4; Harmar. 121 Graduating seniors compiled impressive list of In the mock-trial, Tony Howell, Mr. Richards, Catharine Tyler, Bill Cunningham, Bob Van Ryn, Jerry Roberts, Bill Erwin, and John Wenk, tried a student for a school violation. Melrin Jones — Track, 1, 2, 4; Cross Coun- try, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 4; Hoagland. Ron Jones — Spotlight, 1, 2, 4, Editor, 3; Caldron 1, 3, 4; Press Club, I, 2, Pres., 3, 4; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Harmar. Carrie Jordan — GAA, 4; Prom committee, 3; Uniontown, Ala. Larry Juday — Congress, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President, 4; Math Club, 2, 3, 4; Phy-Chem, 4; Washington. — K— Charles Kanimeyer — Cross Country, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermens, 2, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3; Washington. Rodger Keener— Zion. R«f 5 Keesler — Congress, 2, 3; FBLA 2, 3; Choir; Adams. Daniel Keirn — Doodle bugs; Spotlight agent; Service; Harmar Samuel Kelsey — Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot ball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 4; Doodlebugs 3, ' 4; Harmar. Floyd Ronald Kemp — Cross Country, 1, 2, 3; Philadelphia, Pa. Paul Kempt — Class Veep, 2; Student Council, 1; Rocket Society, 2; Art, 1; Washington. Dennis Kiess — Emmaus. Henry King — Cross Coun- try, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Smart. Arlene Marianne Koczor — Boosters, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 2, 3, 4; FTA, 1; Service, 2; St. Mary ' s. Pamela Kriebaum — Boosters, 4; Dramatics, 4; Forimi, 4; FTA, 4; Concordia High. Daniel Krudop — Student Council, 4; Phy-Chem, 4; AWC, 4; Emmanuel. Lillian Krudop — AWC, 3, sec, 4; Dramatics, 3, 4; FBLA, 3, 4; FTA, 3, 4; South Side, l rry Kuhn — Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermens, 3, 4; Math, 3, 4; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Adams. G e?i Kump — Art 2, 4; Choir, i, 4; Intramural Sports, 1, 2; Albion, Mich. — L— Joseph LaFontaine — Central Catholic. Rich- ard Lee — Spanish; Choir; Rifle; Harmar. Gerald Lehman — Zion. James Lewis — Foot- ball; Track; Smart. Maris Linn — Student Council, 2, 3, 4; Congress, 4; FBLA, 3, sec, 4; Publications, 1, 2, 3, 4; Washington. Jack Lock — Student Manager, 2, 3, 4; Letterman: Franklin. Ronald Lock — Art, 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Franklin. Ruth Lock— ?BLA. 3, 4 Boosters, 3, 4; Service, 2, 3; Washington, James Long — Congress, 4; Caldron, 2, 3, 4 Band, 2, 3, 4; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Washington Joyce Long — FBLA, 2, 3, pres., 4; Congress 2, 4; Math, 2, 3, 4; AWC, 3 Hoagland. .-(kbj Lubomirski — Student Council, 1, 2; FBLA, 2; Service, I, 2; Washington. Michael Lykins — Band, 1, 2, 3, veep, 4; MMM, 2, 3, treas.; Orchestra, 2, 3; Adams. P j Lynch — Band, pres.; Math; Phy-Chem; MMM; Precious Blood. —M— Carol McBride—FBLA, 2, 3; Service, 2, 3; Adams. Judith McCague — Hanna Homestead. Dorothy McClendon — Student Council; Smart. Juanita McElory — Gary, W. Va. William Magginnis — Garrett, Ind. Joyce Mar quart — Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA, 3, veep, 4; Biolo.gy Club, 3, pres., 2; Math, 2, 3, 4; Smart. Keith Marquiss — Dramatics, 1, 2, 3, 4; Harmar. Janis Mason — Spotlight agent, 1, 2, 3, 4; Congress, 1; Washington. Dal Mathias — Har- mar. Naomi Matter — YFC, 2, 4, veep, 3; FBLA, 3; Smart. Sharon Mapes — Chori, 1; North Side. Carolyn Maxwell — Columbia, Mo. Cheryl Miller — Prom Court, 3; Class Secre- tary, 2; FBLA, sec. 3; Boosters, 2, 3, 4; Adams. Sandra Miller — YFC, 2, 3, 4; Art, 1, 2, veep, 3; Math, 3; AWC, 4; Adams. James Milton — Hoagland. Rosemarie Mollison — Congress, 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary, 1; Caldron agent, 1; FBLA, 3, 4; Harmar. Gloria Montel — Service, 2, 4; Harmar. Ned Moore — Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track; Lettermens, Math; Phy-Chem; Smart. Paul Morris — Rifle, veep, 3; Cunningham, Ky. Jack Murphy — Harmar. Mary Ella Murphy — Congress, 1; Harmar. —N— Steve Nagy — Innsbruck, Austria. Teri Lee Neaman — Spotlight, 3; Dramatics, 3; Wolf Lake, ind. Robert Neff — South Side. Susan Nern— Pep Club, 1, 2, 3; GAA; FHA; Choir, 1. 2, 3, 4; Areola, Ind. Fannie Nonfood — Dramatics, 1; Student Council, 3; Perry Co., Ala. Stere Nusbaum- — St. Petei ' s. — o— Mike ' Hare— Football, 1; AWC, 3, 4; South Side. Billie Oswald — Congress, 1, 2, 3, 4; Boosters, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 2, 3, 4; Service, 2, 3, 4; Adams. — P— Mamie Paige — Service, 4: Northcrest. Daniel Patterson — Congerss, 1; Adams. Donna Pay- ton — Congress, 1; Harmar. Richard Peake — Concordia High. Barbara Phillips — Harmar. Joseph Phillips — Dramatics; Spotlight agent; Student Council; Congress, 4; Central Catho- lic. Tom Platter — Rifle; St. Andrews. Mary Price — Forum; Service; Student Council; Smart. Peggy Putt — Congress, 1, 2; Caldron agent, 2, 3, 4; Adams. Jack Ragon—hWC, 4; Hoagland. Linda Raquet — Tigerettes, 2, 3, pres., majorette, 4; Prom Court, 3; FBLA, 2, 3, pres., 4; Carnival Queen, 2; Hoagland. Eileen Ray — South Side. Roberta Rayl — Smart. Freeman Rencher — 122 activities during four-year stay at Central Linda Raquet buys a coke from Maria Webster at a booster refreshment stand while Elizabeth Imbody looks on. The Booster Club sells refreshments at all home games at North Side. Spanish, 4; RiHe. 4; Smart. Diane Repine — Boosters, 3, 4; Service. 2; Adams. M,iry Lynn Richards — Library Club, veep, 1; Salt Lake City, Utah. Carol Richardson — Friendship, 1, 2; Band, 2, 3, 4; Washington. Ronald Rich- ardson — Student Council. 4; Washington. Joseph Ridley, II — Congress, 1, 2, 3; Math, 2, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; MMM, 2, 3 4; Har- mar. Cerald Roberts — Audio-Visual, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight, 1; Adams. Morris Roberts — Dra- matics, 3; Intramurals, 2, 3; Columbia Ciry, !nd. Sandra Roberts — Congress, 1, 2; Class Secretary, 3; FBLA, 2. 4, pres., 3; Spotlight, 1, 2, 3; Caldron, 2, 3, 4; Harmar. Charles Roland— Sps msh, 3, 4; Rifle. 4; FBLA, 4; Student Council, 3; Birmingham, Ala. Sandy Ronp — Elmhurst. John Roscoe — Class Presi- dent, 3; Dramatics. 1, 2, 3, 4; Math; Con- ,gress; Washington. Kandies Rust — Nashville, Tenn. Mary Riilhe ' -ford—GAA. I. 2. 3, 4; Service, 4; Smart. —S— Willie Sanders — Harmar. Tom Sappenfteld — Washington. Bonnie Saylor — FBLA, 3, 4; Service, 2, 3; Zion. Cheryl Schriver — GAA, 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 3; Caldron, 4; Washington. Emmet Scott — Harmar. Diane Sharp — Cathedral. James Shaughnessy — Foot- ball, 1, 2, 4; Spotlight agent, 3; Lettermens, 4; Hoagland. Napoleon Shepherd — Choir, 2; Art, 4; Harmar. Janice Showers — YFC, 1, 2, 3, 4; Hoagland. Susan Siddall — Service, 2, 3, 4; FBLA, 3, 4; Congress, 1; Student Council, I; Adams. Judith Slagle— VTA, 2, 4, pres., 3; Student Council, 4; Dramatics, 2, 3, 4; Boost- ers, 2, 3, 4; Hoagland. George Smith — Class Veep, 4; Congress, 3, 4; Dramatics, 3; Spot- light, 2; Hoagland. Michael Smith — Rifle, 4; Art, 4; Hi-Y, 4; Choir, 3, 4; Harmar. Roger Smith — FTA; Art; Harmar. Ronald Smith — Football, 2, 3, 4; Caldron agent, 2, 3, 4; Let- termens, 3, 4; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Hoagland. Herbert Springer — Radio, 1, pres., 2; Washing- ton. Arthur Slahlhut — Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; AWC, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3, 4; Smart. Bernica Stephens — Student Council; Smart. Shelia Stephens — YFC; Service; Student Council. Hoagland. Raymond Staffer — Hoagland. Fran- cis Suder — Math, 3, 4; Doodlebugs, 3, sec, 4; Phy-Chem, 4; Student Council, 3, 4; Wash- ington. Scharee Sullivan — Boosters, 3, 4; FTA, 3, 4; Dramatics, 2, 3, 4; Speech, 2, 3, 4; Precious Blood. Jean Summers — Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Math, 2, 3, 4; Washington. Steven Sut- ton — Harmar. — T— Stanley Taylor — Student Council, 1; Adams. Robert Thomas — Class Veep, 1; Football, 1; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Phy-Chem, 4; Adams. Linda Thompson — Smart. Tom Tiggs — Washington. Larry Tipsord — Congress, 3; Caldron agent, 1. 2; AWC, 3; Washington. Richard Tipsord — Washington. Mattie Turner — Spanish, 3, 4; Congress, 1; Smart. Samuel Turner — Football; Basketball; Track; Lettermens; Smart. Loren Tyndall—RiRe; Spotlight; Adams. Robert Van Rtk— Basketball, 3, 4; Foot- ball, 2, 3; AWC, 3, 4; Math, 2, 3; Adams. Jerome Voltz — Rifle, 1; Washington. — y— Calvin Wade — Hoagland. Marilyn Wahl — Dramatics, 3; FBLA, 3, 4; Service, 1, 2; Con- gress, 3; Adams. Sharon Walhiirn — Math; Caldron; Service; Dramatics, 3; Harmar. Werelet Walker — Smart. Gail Wallace — Hoag- land. Camilla Warfield— GAA, 2, 3, veep, 4; Prom Court, 3; Service, 4; Harmar. Anita Watson — Spotlight agent, 4; GAA, 1; Har mar. Richard ll ff ?r— Rocket, 1, 2; Band, 1 2, 3, 4; Phy-Chem, 4; MMM, 2, 3, pres., 4, Hoagland. Maria Webster — Boosters, 2, 3 pres., 4; Congress, 2, 4; Service, 2, 4; Cal dron agent, 3; Hoagland. Etta Weems — Choir 2, 3, 4; Adams. John Wenk — Doodlebugs, 3 pres., 4; Rifle, 2, 4, pres., 3; Smdent Council 2, 4; Phy-Chem, 2, 3, 4; Adams. Billie Jean Wheeler — Student Council, 1; Service, 2, 4 Williams — Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight agent 1, 2, 3; MMM, 1, 2; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; Har mar. Betsie Williamson — Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 MMM, 2, 3, 4; Math, 2, 3, 4; Phy-Chem, 4: Hoagland. Bonnie Winans — Boosters, 2, 5 4; Service, 1, 2, 3; FBLA, 3, 4; AWC, 3, 4: Adams. Johnny Woods — Washington. James Work — Boosters, 4; Forum, 4; Choir, 4; Elm- hurst. Presh Wright — Basketball, 1; Football, 1; Track, 1; Smart. Pamela Yarman— BLA, 2, 3, 4; AWC, 4; Smdent Council, 1, 2; Dramatics, 3; Adams. — z— James Zimmerman — Football, 2, 3, 4; Spot- light, 2, 3, Editor, 4; Press Club, 3, pres., 4; Doodlebugs, 3, 4; Adams. 123 Dave Armstrong Richard Atkinson Shirley Bailer MikeBainbridge Fred Bowen Bob Bean Jerry Betley Gayle Billings Jerry Blaising Sylvia Blevins Larry Bodkin Jerry Boroff John Bovie Louise Brooks Wodie Brooks Lee Brouwer Henry Brown Barbara Bryant Junior Class kept busy working on their version of annual Junior Prom Juniors began their third year at Central by presenting their class play, Best Foot Forward. The play was enjoyed by the many Centralites and their guests. On May 5th, the Class of 1965 held their Junior Prom. The queen and her court led the promenade and the crowning of the c]ueen was the highlight of the evening ' s activities. Mr. Tricolas and Mrs. Rahmer, the class spon- sors, helped to organi ze the committees for this event. The capable class officers were not new at their jobs of leading a lively class of students. Arthur Page, presi- dent, has led the class through it ' s past three years at Cen- tral. Mike Himes, vice-president, was also vice-president of his sophomore class. Esrella Curry, secretary, the only member of this trio that was new, filled her job very suc- cessfully. At the end of the school year the juniors had a recog- nition Day. On this day many students were recognized for their outstanding abilities in scholarships, sports, and extra-curricular activities. They have had a very exciting and thrilling year. Mrs. Rahmer and Mr. Tricolas are look- ing forward to leading Class of ' 63 through senior year. Robert Buckel Rick Butler Mike Byram Mike Carboni Bill Carpenter Daniel Carswell Carolyn Cato Charles Caudill Dorothy Chambers Charles Chapman Ronald Charlton Sharon Childers DeAnna Clafin Jim Clark Para Collins Bob Corson Mary ' Cox Lee Cramer Fern Cromie John Curry Barbara Davis Charles Davis Marsia Dennis Pat Dennis Linda Dever Lmda DeWitt Rita Dickerson Sandra Dinius John Dixie Lester Dobbins Brad Durnell Pat Dykes H £ 124 ft A 9 - Mary Easley Clems Edmonds Eva Espada Marjorie Felger Eddie Fischer Oren Fitzwater Jane Fopleson Robert Ford Pam Fritz Charles Gaines Alberta Galiets Carole Garard Tom Garrison Dan Gater Silas Galewood Mae Gause Beverly Grant Gary Gcmmer Melvin Gick Phil Gilbert Phyllis Gilbert Marsha Goheen John Gordon James Graham Lynn Grahovac Mary Green Judy Gropp Charles Grossman Sandra Gruber Stanley Guenin Kenny Gunter Mary Beth Haines Alvin Hairston Rita Hall OIlieHamdin Dave Hanic BrendaHardiek- Richard Hardin Sharon Hardy Shirley Harris Tyrone Harris Francine Harvey Ariley Hatch Gerry Hey Patrick Hick Mike Himes Frank Houchin Don Hubbard Below are the capable class officers, Estella Curry, secretary; Arthu Page, president; Mike Himes, vice-president. Sharon Hughes Phyllis Imbody Candace Jackson Steve Jacobs Robert James Michael lenkins Anita Jenninps Karen Jensen Alice Johnson Carol Johnson Cheryl Johnson Julia Johnson 125 Juniors put their ' Best Foot Forward ' in presenting Rose Johnson Verna Johnson Wiliie Johnson Nancy Jones Stellaphine Jordan Loren Juday The lunior Hi-Quiz team composed of PhylUs Gilbert, Phyllis Mays, Arthur Page, and Harry Meyers put up a liood tight on the Sunday TV show. Sharon Kammeyer David Kanczuzewski Tom Kane Peggy Kiess Mike Kmg Robert Kmg Robert Kirchgassner Ken Koch Susan Koehler Richard Kunkle Vickie Kietkowski Nancy Landsaw Fredelle Lawson Darlene Liggett Sandra Littlejohn Mary Lyman Michelle McCall Juanita McCracken Jack McCuUough Alfred McKinney Barbara McKinney Tony Mabee Eugene Mable Judy MacAskiU Sam Macon John M.idinski Iim Matson Phyllis Mays Robert Mead Deloris Miller Larry Milton Katie Minor Roosevelt Moore Barbara Morgan Gary Muncie Alfred Myatt Davis Myers Harry Myers Donna Norman Russell Overby Arthur Paqe Pat Patrick Dennis Patron Jim Peniston Larry Perkins Callie Perry Josephine Petrie Pauletre Phillips 126 their play in December and had lots of fun doing it Steve Piepenbrink Ron Potter Barbara Powers BrendaQuInn Sam Quinn Rosemary Rancefer Milton Randolph Barbara Reed Jane Reid Pat Richter Mildred Roberts Franc ine Rogers Joann R ogers Carolyn Roy Ron Russell Larry Rust Dennie Saylor Gloria Scheuerer Bonnie Schoppman Sallie Scott Sharron Fritz Reba Shell Victor Shiriaev Janelle Shoe Ruth Simpson Archie Smith Conran Smith Parker Smith Robert Smith Roy Smith Bill Solis Fred Spade Mr. Tricolas and Mrs. Rahmer, Junior Class sponsors, here are going over the plans of the Class of 1963 for this year. Steven Spillers Esther Spranger John Standage Dianna Stapleton Gary Stephens Joyce Stephens Marlene Stetzer Ron Stiles Mart St. John Bill Strong Sandra Swank Naomi Syndram Janice Taylor Tom Thornburg Necie Thurmond 127 Juniors were busy, but next year will be more hectic St It Susie Benson Lee Biddle Richard Bishop Ted Brown Joyce Byrd Larry Dirr Nome Fikes Freeman Crawford Tom Garnett Mark Hazelett Mike Hey Robert Hubbard George James Valjane Johnson Joe Kane Sharon Kendricks Joyce Kirtz Jeff Marcom Joyce Miller Joe Nelson Bernestme Reynolds Maryann Smith Cheri Thompson Tom Thornburg David Trimm Willa Mae Tubbs Victor Turnbow Ranny Turtle Sandy Thiele George Undens ' ood Jerry Underwood Robert Underwood Raymond Vaughn William Vinson Sandy Wagner Dolly Wagner Dorothy Walker Wilbur Walker Bonme Wallace Bob Walworth Viola Ward Rose Warren Eugene Wash Jackie Wattley Dan Welker Margaret Weidler Mary Wattley Eddie White Thomas Whitt Rick Wietfeldt Franklin Williams Jerry Wilson Linda Wilson Steve Woods Bettejane Worman Bernice Wright Sandra Wright Dave Young Vicky Zearbaugh Carolyn Zurzolo Junior boys resented their class receiving the booby prize, so they formed a cheer block. Terry Aaron Jackie Adams Ann Alexander David Alexander David Anderson Mike Anderson Judy Babcock Herb Banks Nate Banks Willie Banks Dixie Barron Paulette Bauermeister Sophomore Class is well on its way to success in its high school career. It started off by electing a lively sec of officers, Ricky Hawthorne, president; Steve Odier, vice- president; and Carol Hague, secretary. The first class project was selling Central vests. The selling was done by members of the Sophomore Congress. Next on the agenda was the sophomore-sponsored queen contest at the PTA Fall Festival. The money which was made was given to the PTA treasury. Annual Christmas dance was given by the Sophomore Class. The dance was very unusual this year. The name of the dance was L ' etoile de Noel, which means the Christ- mas Star. The dance was very successful. The Peppy Sophomore Class has won many of the pep session competition yells. Ic has been well known for its school spirit and class activity participation. To wind up the sophomore activities was the sopho- more party. This was a very beautiful and extraordinary affair. This is the sophomores ' very own party; it could be attended by sophomores and guests only. Mr. Levy and Mrs. Klenke, the class sponsors, have helped to give the Sophomore Class a very prosperous and worthwhile year. Sophomores began year with competitive class election Sfil Mickie Beaver Rose Anna Bell Richard Bennett Jim Bileer Marsha Billings Jim Billman Richard Bishop Anita Black Christine Black Mary Blevins Carol Bopp Cherry Brantley Alencha Brooks Edward Brooks Richard Brown Richard Brooks Ron Brown Ted Brown Thomas Brown lee Jim Brup.ener Joe Bryant Richard Br ' ant Virginia Br ' ant Beulah Burger Margie Burnett Margaret Burton DeEtta Calland Dave Canaan Gwen Campbell Vince Campos Ray Capps Robert Carey Sharon Carr Steve Carrier Ernestine Carter Helen Chandler Carolyn Chambers Catherine Chapman Donna Chapman John Chapman 129 Sophomores found time for fun, especially at lunch, John Charleston Kathy Chemerenko Bill Chnstensen Glen Chnstain Bessie Clancy Myra Clymer Dorothy Coats Bill Colone Diana Conn Robert Conrad Michelle Cook Donald Cooper Gloria Counterman Richard Cousin Paul Cox Paul Creech Kim Cress Ronald Culpher Roi Elaine Current DorcJthy Dailey Susie Davis Tom Deck Esther Decker Steve Derrickson Karol Dellinger Cynthis Dill Chuck Dixon David Dyer Roosevelt Dodds Ezekal Ealy Leonard Easterly Dixie Eicher Robert Eley Lee Ella Lawson Linda Engelbrecht Don Ertel Bob Ervin Thomas Evans Darlene Farber Thomas Farber Mack Faylor Jon Ferrell Loren Fifer Harold Fisher Carolyn Fleck Melissa Flory Leona Flowers Jeanne Foote Larry Ford Joe France Janet Frederick Sherry Freeman Nancy Fritz Eugene Fulmore Anna Ganaway Tom Garnett 13U after classroom, extra-curricular work was done Above are the able sophomore clasi officers. Rick Hawthyrne. Carol Hayue, and Steve Odier. Dave GaskiU Rita Gaskiil Clara Gatson Nina Gayday Jim Glaspi Doris Godfrey Chris Goertz Dick Goodwin Cela Go-On Barbara Gordon Lloyd Green James Greene Karla Greene Steve Gribler Susan Gregg Ronald Groman Rita Grueb Rosemary Guenin Tom Guin Dethenia Gunn Carol Haeue Bill Haines Durnell Hairston John Henderson Carol Hammond Steve Hamrick Pat Harmon Betty Harris Tim Harris Chris Harris Don Harris Larr - Harris Bob Harter Carol Hartman Felton Harvey Cosetta Hawkins Rick Hawthorne Terr) ' Helland Carol Herrick Clarence Hicks Judy Hicks Jack Higle Sandy Hollenbacher Charlene Holloway John Hopkins Robert Hopson Tom Hardiek Ken Houchin Freda Howard Ilene Hubartt Walter Humphries Sara Imler Sytha Isbell Peggy Jackson George James Betrj ' Jenkins Dianna Jenkins Mattie Johnson Jim Johnson Bill Tones 131 Mrs. Klenke, Mr. Levy sure put the Sophomores through Maxine Jones Steve Jones Zilla Jones Dianne Joyner Barbara Jump Joe Kane Nancy Kelley Ron Kessler Jim Kelly Sharon Kennedy Mike King Shirley Kirchgassner Robert Kitchen Nancy Kohlmeier Jim Krewson Jim Krudop Leonard Krudop Dixie Landis Susan Lantz Karl Lauer Bob Lee Richard Lehmbech Mike Lemke John Lopsinger Philip Love Dianne Lynn Agnes Lyons Steve Lytle Janice MacAskiU Gloria Madison Ernest Magner Dave Mandra Jocelyn March James Martin Jem Mathias Jerry Mattix Cozzy Middleton Janice Middleton Brenda Mielke Bernadette Miller Ron Miller Rose Miller John Milton Lee Mollison Richard Monteith Emma Moore Kathy Moore David Mueller 1 i s A ' w « ; • jlA!: „ ■■ - 1 _;;; ' : £ li , a M k sil_ O 151 A W ' ( O ' Vicky Mullen Sharon McBride Nancy McCague Margaret McCormick Gary McCullough Ron McDonald Delores McGee Lyle Neaman Dave Newland Annette Newton Bill Nierman Steve Odier LFpon the withdrawal of a pre ' ious sponsor, Mrs Klenke was chosen to assist Mr. Lev ' . 132 their paces beginning with Fall Festival Queen Contest A f% . O M O f% t t a 1 Q 1 i i x; ' - KiJ« ib .lP% DennieOnstotc Jim Paige Robert Payton Paul Pcna Myrtle Pennington Jay Penndorf Janet Phillips Margaret Phillips Walter Pickett Roger Piatt Carol Pooler Albert Potts Theresa Price Fredda Propes James Raleigh Sarah Rasor Kathy Reas Pat Reed Stanley Reed Edward Reef Jackie Rembert Craig Reynolds Rita Rice Terry Richards Michael Richardson Katie Riley Barb Rizzo Judy Roberts NanQ ' Roberts Rosalie Ramos Sylvia Rose Ollie Royal Ron Ryan Elaine Samuel Carl Schenk Jane Scheppele Marilyn Scott Sally Seigman Don Sellars Sharon Showers Tim ShuU Judy ShuU Jim Simmons Gracie Mae Sims Richard Small Byron Smith Dick Smith Roy Smith Elaine Smithson Charlyne Springer Ed Starks Dave Stalling RJck Stevenson Beverly Stoffer Henry Suder Eileen Summers Steve Squier Joy Taylor Loretta Taylor Edward Tharpe Larry Thiele Evonne Thomas Willie Thomas Nancy Tieman Cheryl Tilker Barbara Todd Frank Tubbs John Tubbs Albert Turner Marilyn Tyler Jim Underwood Van Underwood Class of 1964 has made fine record at its half-way point Ed Brewer Nanc ' Caudill Jerome Clark Doyle Durbin Ulysses Grant Connie Heilman Charles Hogle Alfred McKinney Patricia Orr Valery Perepelkin Barbara Schoppman Carl Smith Bobby Stevenson Bob Summers Vickie Vannatter Don Vaubel Ronald Vaughn Paul Vinson Beverly Wade Linda Wahls Shirley Wahls John Walburn Dessaline Waldron Edward Walker Loil Warheld Harry Whited Jeraldine White Lillian White JuanitaWhitt Charles Williams Michael Williams Ray Williams Sarah Williams Bennie Wilson Willodean Wilson Lana Williamson Bill Winsemann Susan Wolf McQuillie Woodard Eugene Woods Danny Yates Barbara Young Floyd Zartman Regina Zearbaugh Sophomores ' contribution to Central ' s three Hi-Quiz teams was Bill Christianson. Jeanne Foote, Elaine Smithson, and John Hopkins. Dave GasMlI, not shown, was alte rnate. Anita Adams Dave Adams Betty Amos Cheri Andres Dennis Anspach Larry Anspach Jim Armour Gary Armstrong Steve Armstrong Bob Ashworth Susan Ausderan Richard Babcock . If tfffM 5 Class of 1965 started its career at Central electing good officers Class of ' 65 seem to have had a very prosperous first year. The class officers and sponsors worked together to plan the class parry, freshman dance, and the freshman recognition day. The class assumed responsibility of electing a fine set of officers. Elected were Terry Peterson, president; Bob Barnett, vice-president; and Francis Pena, secretary. The officers, though new at their jobs, seemed to have found the leadership to serve the first year of their high school career. The class sponsors, Miss Moennig and Mr. Dornte, have had many wonderful experiences this year. Dale Baker Dan Barkley Robert Barnett Bruce Baysinger Valorie Beckman Leslie Beebe Thomas Bennett Wendell Betties Norman Biberstine IleneBleviens Lucinda Blevins Beverly Bogear Judy Boitet Gloria Booker Obadiah Booker Belle Booker Barbara Bopp Helen Borisow Tim Braden Lloyd Bratton Don Brecht Ron Brittson Brenda Brock Wanda Brock Neil Brown Bertha Brownlee Susan Brunkhart Caryl Brvant Marsha BudJ Sharon Burch Carl Burnett Nanc ' Burris Mike Byrge Sharon Carboni Irelene Carswell Lester Cartwright Loretta Cartwright John Castator Hazel Chandler Arbrey Chapman Gene Chapman Larry Chapman Terry Chilcote Elva Clark Pam Cleveland Steve Cochrane Bob Collier Carol Conn 135 ' Imagine, electing our own class officers; GaylorJ Cook Becky Colmen Bob Cooper Gwen Cooper Emma Corey Jackie Cooper Dorothy Craii; Bonnie Crawford Mary Curry Doris Curry Rochelle Curry Leon Daggett Margie Davis Robert Davis Sanders Davis Tanya Dawson Deborah Decker Pat Dever David Dilworth Carolyn Dixie BUI Doctor Roscoe Dollahan Marg Donnigan Frank Dorian Don Douglas Teresa Douglas Brenda Drew Stuart Durnell Benny Duvial Donna Easterly Linda Edmonds Bennie Edmonds Sandra Eicher Marion Engol Cynthia Ertel Richard Ervins Esther Espada David Evans Rick Fast Forest Fett Thomas Fey John Fincher Marcia Flippen Harry Ford Ellen Fousnought Fred Foster Judy Fox Martin Frane Amelia Franklii Earle Franklin Lois Frederick John Freeman Rose Genda Roger Gick Robert Gick Debbie Gillard Tliese three freshmen were the lucky ones who were picked by their class to represent them. 136 now we ' re in high school, the big league ' Judy Taylor, was extired at her hrst biu election. Suzella Gordon Mike Brable Irene Grabowski John Graft Tabitha Grant Vivian Grant John Green Gussie Green James Greene Phyllis Gundy Larry Guenin Ron Guerrero Diana Gunn David Haas Leonard Hairston Gayle Hall Elaine Halsey Judy Hampton Cheryl Hancher Charles Handschy La %j- mm Bill Hardiek Lynetta Hardin Joe Harmeyer John Harmeyer Bill Harder Cynthia A. Harris Cynthia K. Harris Edgar Harris Lorine Harris Carol Harvey Cheryl Harvey Ernest Hatch Wilma Hatch Jon Havert Donnebelle Hawk Caroll Heil Bob Helblig Twylla Helvie Mercedes Hernandez Ron Hiatt Norma Hides Clinton Hill Alvin Hines Shirley Hoagland Henry Holliness Clinton Hood Steve Hopkins Anita Hubartt Ron Houser Robert Hubbard Jim Huffman Larry Hughes Clara Imbody Randolph Jackson Barbara James Willie James Paula Jetmore George Johnson Gilbert Johnson Terry Johnson 137 e may have been new to Central, but our school spirit Betty Jones Charles Jones Charles Kiess Emmett King Jackie Kirtz Denny Kline Linda Koehl Sheri Kreigh Tom Kuehmer Leon Kyles Gene Lackey Pam LaCrone Bill Lanipkin Lyie Lantz Willie Lawson Ora Lay Bill Leanyear Derald Lehman Fred Lewis James Lewis Sharon Lichtsinn Pat Linning Louise Luna Bob Lyons Pat McCormick Linda McCray Gloria McCutcheon Larry McDonnell Dewitt McGee Melba McGinnis Jacky McHaney Martillie McKinney Cindy McLeod Donna Mace Margaret Magner Ed Manter Tom March Lorene Martin Lula Martin Wallace Martin Willard Mason Lorine Masrerson Judy Maxwell Lee May Sam Meredith Jim Middleton Don Milledge Karl Miller Nate Miller Vicki Miller Charles Mills Shirley Moffeti Candy Moore Gaylord Moore Welton Moore Joyce Morgan certainly showed as we yelled the loudest at pep sessions ' Terry Peterson con.eratulates Ro- chellc Curry and Carol Burnett. d i4 K H OKW Donna Morris Leonard Morris Leonard Mountz Tom Munford Herb Musser Jim Myers Linda Nichols Karen Niswonger Dennis Norman Sharon O ' Neal Dan Ormsby Sharon Osterman Mike Overby Roseland Page Olivia Paige Jim Parker Carl Parsley Jerry Parson Carolyn Payton Don Peake Rita Pearson Frances Pena Melodie Pepple Robin Perdue Calvin Perry Terry Peterson Earl Pettaway Howard Pilling A Jt%:i Elnora Pinkston Walter Prince Jim Potter Howard Propes Harriette Pulliam David Reas Steve Relue Vicki Rhoads Mike Rigby Joanna Riley Candv Roberts Phyllis Roberts Jim Robinson Dennis Ruch RuthellRuffin Regina Rush Maria Ryss Thyra Saffen Connie Sanders Tessica Sanders Loveless Sanders Robert Schenk Lynn Shibley Gail Scott Pam Scott LaVern Senter Sue Shepler Mike Shroyer Brenda Simmons Donna Simmons Roger Sims Roger Sitcler 139 ' We may have been a green bunch this year, Betrj ' Smith Mae Ella Smith Ed Smith Grace Smith Louise Springer Greg Sprinkle Barbara Stalling Larry Stapleton Carl Straley Elizabeth StefFens Carolyn Stephens Rabbie Stephens John Stoffer George Stout Bob Stytle Jim Sued Joe Sullivan Helen Swan Connie Tabron Genell Tabron Peggie Tallent Dorothy Taylor Judy Taylor Vernon Taylor Elizabeth Teeters John Teusch Carolyn Thomas Jerry Thomas Louise Thomas Barbara Thompson Rick Tielker Beverly Townsend Gerry Tubbs Evelyn Turner Rosemary Turner Leo Underwood Janice Vail Jackie VanBuskirk Connie Vannatter Amos VanPelt DanWalchle Rose Walker Tom Walker Martin Wallace Jeanette Walters Jerry Walters Vinson Walton Earnest Ware Russell Warner Dennis Waters Mary Watson Sharon Wattley DeRoy Weemes Fred Welling Ray Wheeler Mike Whiiacre Tim White Sandra M. White Sandra V.White James Whitt The freshman class at a pep session keeps time to the music. 140 but wait till we get hold of next year ' s frosh! ' smmk Wm m.. dSL ' ' ■? ' Carson Brown Mary Glaspie Lynetta Hardin Kleota Hart Marion Ingol Charles Kiess Mireles Manuel Jeanette McKinley Ruth Mercer Karan Perkins Walter Putt Sharon Sarazen Eddie Smith John Umbach Bill Williams Cynthia Williajns Doris Williams Herman Williams Joann Williams Roxanne Williams Suzanne Wims Carolyn Winsett Randy Wojceichowski James Wood fin Robert Woodhn Sheridan Wormcastle Cindy Yarman Jackie Young Susan Young Elizabeth Zearbaugh Andrea Zimmerman Chris Zimmerman Mr. Venderly and Mr. Tricolas teach freshman orientation. Mr. Venderly enjoys teaching these new students because they are eager to learn. f! ;vr 141 Portraiture edding Specialists ROGERS STUDIO 108 East Washington Fort Wayne, Indiana ' Nsf ' m$llii Known Pottt U Att ' isfs ' ROGERS STUDIO has been proud to be official senior photographer for the 1962 Caldron Spirit of cooperation helped put these things together Editor-in-Chief Margaret Weidler Business Manager. . .Marquita Dilworth Head Photographer .... Tom Thornburg Photo Staff Doyle Durbin Don Ertel John Ember Tom Garrison Associate Editor Sandy Herrick Academic Editor. .Bonnie Schoppmann Club Editor Cheryl Schriver Sports Editor Jim Zimmerman Senior Editors Sandy Roberts Maris Linn Underclass Editor. Barbara Schoppmann Typing Georgianna Easley Joyce Chapman Writing Jim Long Head Bookhead Susan Lantz Bookheads Linda Wahls Olivia Page Rosiland Paige Freda Propes Adviser Mr. Jerry Woodring To the following people we owe a special debt of gratitude: Mr. Paul Spuller, home- room teachers, and agents for boosting the sales drive; Miss Emma Adams, dean of girls, and Mr. William X ' atson, dean of boys, for their patience and understanding when we stretched a few rules; Mrs. Doris Sauer- wein and Mr. John Baughman, Senior Class sponsors; Mrs. Irene Rahmer and Mr. George Tricolas, Junior Class sponsors; Mrs. Kay Klenke and Mr. Richard Levy, Sophomore Class sponsors; Miss Gloria Moennig and Mr. Robert Dornte, Freshman Class sponsors, for their co-operation with class pictures and payments; custodian Raymond Meshberger and his staff; and Frank. George, and Bill who cleaned our office and unlocked our door when we forgot the keys. We are also grateful to Mrs. Winifred Ormerod, school treasurer, and Mrs. Mildred Kueneke and Mrs. Evelyn Crandall, secre- taries, for much assistance and patience; the entire faculty for wonderful co-operation while we took class portraits; the Boys ' Ath- letic Association, clubs, and organizations for page payments; Mr. Carl Hartup, for special considerations and a beautiful job on prints; Rogets Smdio, for senior porttaits; Indiana School Pictures, for underclass pictures; Doc Forsyth, for several pictures; and Mr. Jack Cobb, for his assistance as representative of Edwatds Brothers Printers. — I— Anthony Wayne Club 47 Art Classes 101 Art Club 33 — B— Band 34-35 Basketball 5, 12, 62-63, 72-75 Booster Club :4, 11, 28-29 Busmes ; Classes 3, 98-99 — c— Caldion 60-61 Cheerleaders 65 Choir 10, 27, 40-41 Coaches 64-65 Cooks 106-107 Cross Country 13, 70 Custodians 106-107 — D— Dances 18-19, 20-21 Doodlebugs 32 Dtamatics 10, 44-45 Drivers Training 92-93 — £— English Classes 86-88 — f— Faculty 80-105 FBLA 43 Football -. 12, 63, 66-69 Foreign Languages 85 Forum Club 52 Freshmen 134-141 FTA 27, 42 —G— GAA 50-51 —H— Health Classes 92 Hi-Y 48 Home Economics Classes 9 Industrial Classes 94-96 - — lournalism Classes .89 Jun: Jun Jun or Division -08-109 ors 124-128 or Prom 20-21 Lettermen 33 — M— Math Club 56 Mathematics Classes 102-103 Modern Music Masters 37 Music Classes 100 —O— Orientation 81 Pep Sessions 13, 17, 63 Phy-Chem 49 Physical Education Classes 92-93 Poor Man ' s Prom 16 Press Club 26-27-57 PTA 54-55 —R— Recognition Day 22-23 Rifle Club 46 —S— Science Classes 82-82 Seniors 112-123 Service Club 31 Social Srudies Classes 90-91 Sophomores 129-134 Spanish Club 36 Special Classes 80 Speech Classes 84 Speech Vod-Vil 16 Spotlight 10, 58-59 Student Council 30 Student Managers 65 — T— Tennis 13, 71 Track 76-7 Twirlers 38-39 Members of the Fraternal Order of Police are shown presenting the Sportsmanship Trophy given to Central for good sportsmanship shown during the 1960-61 basketball season. 143 School yest eloses with students ' sphit on definite upswing Looking back, this past school year has been a rather unusual one. It all started with the moat around the east building in September. Then the foot- ball season started and the student body showed a definite lack of school spirit by not supporting the team very well. Classwork suffered too as many students seemed to lose interest in Central. Freshmen and sophomores showed the greatest amount of enthusiasm, especially at pep sessions. But as the basketball season approached tourney time, spirit began a slow upward climb and Central ' s support at the tourney games was greater than in sev- eral recent years. The Tigers did far better than was expected by getting as far as the Semi-state Tourna- ment. Along with the increased interest in athletics came increased interest in academic work and other aspects of Central. The second semester saw students doing more homework and getting better grades in their cla.sses. 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