Central High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (Sioux City, IA)

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ln Memoriam ,. 1, gf . .1 -J ' 'W ' f' sr' -9' , EDGAR BROWNMILLER M' ,fe g TER 0 ,- N x ' A- This winter Central High lost one of its most promising and likeable pupils, Edgar Brownmiller, Edgar who worked as a Western Union boy after school was killed in a tragic accident when an automobile struck him as he was riding his bicycle in the performance of his duty as a messenger. Edgar who was sixteen at the time of his death was a pupil in the senior eleventh grade. He was taking a general course in preparation for future study. His subjects were English, American History, Typing, and Auto Shop. Edgar was known to all his teachers and friends alike as a serious thoughtful student who prided himself in his achievements. Besides being a conscientious student Edgar spent much of his time reading books as this was his favorite hobby and pastime. If not busy with his school work he could usually be found working at his job or somewhere reading one of his favorite books. His quiet manner, his pleasing personality, his industrious methods, and the excellent recommendation of him by all his associates show that Edgar Brownmiller was a boy who was worthy of all the tributes that could be given to him a a student of the Castle. .3-

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ROBERT JOHNSON in Memoriam Y When school resumed session this September, Central was missing one of its former pupils who had just begun his work in the Castle. This pupil was Robert Eugene Johnson who lost his life at the very early age of sixteen. Bob died in the early part of August as a result of the serious polio epidemic which gripped the midwest in the summer months. Bob had already spent one year in taking part in the Castle life. During this year he had made his mark in Castle activities for he had taken subjects in which his grades had already been an indication of his future worth as a student. The subjects which Bob had been taking before his departure were English, American History, Typing, and Mechanical Drawing. As the school year progresses Bob's absence is felt keenly by all his many friends. Teachers as well as associates miss the presence of this quiet boy who studied, and studied well. Although Bob was only able to be a Central student for such a short period of time the impression that he left upon the faculty, the students, his friends and acquaintances as well is one which speaks proudly for the character of Robert Eugene Johnson. -7-

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In Memoriam X I ROBERT FAGNER l Z l fl, , 1 ffm He shall always remain enshrined in our memories. Those words are perhaps the most fitting tribute that can be given to one of Central's most popular and well liked students, Bob Fagner. Bob has always been well known around the Castle, known for his hobby of building airplanes, known for riding a motor scooter which was one of his favorite pastimes, and known for his dreams and ambitions. Like every youth, Bob had dreams of someday being an aeronautical engineer, of building the planes to lead the destiny of a great nation, but that dream was interrupted by an unfortunate acci- dent which took him from us at the age of eighteen. At the Castle Bob took subjects which would lead to his preparation for engineering by taking a General or College Preparatory Course. This course consisted of English, Chemistry, Physics and Algebra. When he was not studying in the Castle, Bob could usually be found indulging in his favorite sports which were swimming and ice skating. Bob was known for his prowess in these hobbies as well as in other things that he undertook. His smile is gone from the Castle hallways, his presence has departed, but here and there his memory lingers on, and in our hearts he shall always remain enshrined. ...9..