Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Major McWade TO all who have ever known him. Major W. S. McWade has personified a distinct type of mankind. Blessed with a keen sense of humor, the geniality of a good fellow, the understanding sympathy of one in whose care secrets are secure, the briskness and energy of one younger than himself, the versatility of a magician, and a reliable nature, he has been honored by his cadets and all others alike as a real man. Coming to Central High School to take charge of the Military Training Department, Major McWade won his way into the hearts in a short time, although his duties as military instructor demanded proper disciplinary methods on his part. Since coming here, his rank has been promoted from captain to major. [ 21 ]

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IM]KSEJ ISD5HS22SS0SI aGSE m Central High Orchestra FOURTEEN years ago our orchestra began its career in Old Central High. Its leader, Mr. Pehoushek, built this little orchestra of five violins, a cornet, and a piano into one of the largest amateur orchestras in the Twin Cities—yes, in the Northwest. Mr. Pehoushek patiently struggled with this crude little organization down in Old Central night after night. He contended with lack of players and equipment which the average conductor would not have had the patience to put up with five minutes. Mr. Pehoushek realized that some day this organization of five violins, a cornet, and piano might develop into one of the l est school orchestras in Minneapolis. By hard digging he built up an orchestra which today has seventy members. At assemblies, at all school entertainments, graduation exercises, class plays, frolics, the orchestra is always present to give an entertaining program. The production of Robin Hood by the Glee Club and Orchestra was the biggest feat the organization has attempted, and it certainly gave it in a masterly manner. During the past seven years it has assisted the Glee Club in presenting the operas, and each time it has done better than the time before. Besides playing at all the school entertainments, the Orchestra has played at Calvary Baptist Church and at the Thirty-sixth Street Branch Library. On account of the building ordinance, which prevented the production of severul plays and amateur theatricals, the Orchestra was denied the privilege of appearing a number of times. Mr. Pehoushek has tirelessly devoted his time, his energy, and his talents to the interests of this organization. His excellent leadership has gained for our Orchestra the prominence it now enjoys. Central recognizes this fact and therefore extends its deep appreciation to Mr. Pehoushek. without whose efforts we probably would not have this Orchestra, which has brought to Central High School so much glory and honor. I i