Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 i , Underclassmen pROM small beginnings do great things grow. The underclassmen of the school serve as an unfailing barometer of the later scholastic and athletic achievement of Central High School. Previously taken into consideration by the upper classmen only to a scanty degree, the underclassman of today is recognized as one whose mental faculties are on a plane in common with others, needing only the guiding influence of one or two years of sincere advice from his teachers before taking his place in the front ranks. mu

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 Freshman Section ON the eighth day of September, timid groups of cleanly washed and neatly dressed boys and girls could be seen hurrying up the front steps of Central High School, thinking it was the one entrance to that Hall of Education, only to be sternly met by a male guard telling them to enter at the South door, as this one was sacred to the faculty alone. Retracing their steps, with bent heads, they hurried around to the side entrance, their eyes fixed on the ground, too fearful to look up, lest they meet the stern ga e of some one who might question their right of being there. Huddled together, for fear some wolf of an upper-classman might scare them to death by a leer, or a threat, or a remark, they tiptoed down what seemed to be an endless hall. Settled here, they were introduced to the subject to be taught in that room. Suddenly there sounded out into the stillness, an awful gong, like a fire-hell, nearly frightening them out of their wits. The kind-faced teacher told them it was only the signal to change classes, and that they would hear it every forty-five minutes each dav. They were pulled along by the crowd and in their wanderings, not knowing where to look for the numbers of their rooms, they drifted far past the door of their destination. After retracing the hall several times, a kind Senior came along and directed them to their classes. The first thing that happened for Freshmen, after they were settled, was the Girls’ Club party for their little sisters in October. This year, a new plan, for numbers on the program, was adopted, proving very successful. Different club members were put in charge of Freshmen adviser rooms, that the little sisters might form a part of the program. A prize was offered for the best number, and for this reason, three judges were necessary, who caused much of the laughter which issued from the lips of the tender Freshmen. The stunt which was awarded the prize was a skit entitled “Advertisements,” produced under the direction of Jean Cotton, one of the Junior girls. Dancing and refreshments in the gym followed the program. Nothing happened for them until the January Girls’ Club party. The most interesting number on this program was a revue number, given by the Freshmen girls in room 122B. under the direction of Mary Adams and Zeona Austin. A very clever little dance was included in it. Again the judges were the joke of the afternoon. Then the Ili-Y. unwilling to be outdone by their sister club, gave a reception for the Freshmen boys. This occurred on the evening of February 18 in the gym. Judge E. F. Waite gave an interesting talk to the boys and Donald Rogers followed him. The newly formed Triangle Club was also brought to their attention. After playing some very exciting games they adjourned to the lunchroom for refreshments. [ 26 1