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

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Students had to adjust to closed lunch periods Eating was the major pastime in the cafeteria, but swapping of jokes and rumors was not uncommon. Home- work and food do not go together, but lunch period was an excellent time to catch up on back work, or participate in some extra-curricular activity during the free period. This year students were given a half-hour for lunch, and the remainder of the hour was spent in studying. Many stu- dents benefited from this program as they were able to finish homework or start new assignments. In this way students were able to relax and study in that time. Students enjoyed new and better lunches this year. Some Centralites bought their lunches in a plate lunch form, while others brought part of their lunches and purchased the rest in the snack line in the cafeteria. All students were re- quired to eat t heir lunches in the cafeteria. Judy Carrier pays the cashier in the cafeteria for her lunch. Students could either buy a plate lunch or buy sandwiches and potato chips for 3 snack. The lunch periods were 2 5 minutes long. Students who just want a snack for lunch go through the a la and buy sandwiches, potato chips, and desserts. As the 11:20 bell rings, students put their books and head for the cafeteria for their noon meal.

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Library, study hall filled with studying students Miiny students do not have an opportunity to finish their homework at home, and they were fortunate that Central fur- nishes them with study halls in which they can complete their assignments. A student can also get a pass from the study hall to visit the library to do research work. Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Allen were in charge of the study hall, and they kept order so that all students c ould get a maximuni of studying done. Each study hall has service workers to take charge of attendance. The rules of study hall were strict, but this was necessary if there is to be any amount of study done. Many detentions were given to students who were out of order, but most students realized that this was for their benefit. Since there were about 250 people in study hall each hour, it was neces- sary to require good conduct of the students in room 242. Study hall waa a place where students could study without frequent interruptions. Many students had two study periods. Library clerk, Mrs. Lucille Rynderj, was at her post in the library during study periods so that she could help students find books. Students who needed to do research could go to the library to study during their study period. Many resource books were available.

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Vacations gave diversion from nightly homework Diversions from studies were provided by holiday vaca- tions and Friday night dances. HoUday vacations gave students a few days when they didn ' t have to attend classes and do nightly homework. The Upsetters was the most popular band to play at this year ' s dances. Other bands who played for dances were the Fantastics, the Mel Tones from S outh Bend, and Soul Touchers, and Herman Binkley ' s Band. Holidays were celebrated with programs before school was dismissed for the vacation. The first vacation was Teachers Convention, Oct. 27 and 28. Thanksgiving provided another vacation No . 24 and 2=i. Christmas vacation was from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3. Vacations stopped for awhile and then students were dis- missed for spring vacation from April 3 to 10. The final vacation of the year started June 10 when school was dismissed for the year. Students used the free time during vacations to catch up on sleep and homework. Santa Claus visited Central at Christmas t.i give gifts to the students. He threw candy kisses to the audience when he made his appearance at a pep session. Although it is hard to recosnizc him. Principal Paul Spuller IS behind the white beard. At Christmas time. Art Club members decorated a large tree in the cafeteria. The tree was placed in the center of the room. member of the Upsetters band, this drun vhen they dance on Friday nights. vk ifc ' -