Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 NEWS REVIEW STABLISHIN0 itself as the best high school newspaper in the state, and I J third best in the United States, the Central High News closes the year 1922-1923 as the most successful period of its existence. It has done everything possible to live up to its motto: “Permanently. Persistently, Progressive.” Although handicapped at the start with a large deficit in the treasury, an inexperienced staff, and a new faculty director, the News has fought a battle, the winning of which has put it on top. The first step made by those in charge of the publication was the raising of the subscription price, to insure a better newspaper to the students of Central High School and to help wipe out the treasury deficit. With the largest subscription fund in its history as a start, and making use of a few doubtful assets, the business staff was able to cut the deficit almost in half. No outside aid was received, however, until the Footlights Club presented three plays on March 9. and donated the proceeds to the News treasury. Together, these things served to put the News a long way toward a sound financial status. The present staff was indeed fortunate, however, in that it could benefit by the editorial experiences and policies of its predecessor. In carrying on and perfecting these policies, the paper found its success. The year was featured by the News’ showing in two high school journalism contests. Winning first in the Minnesota High School Press Association contest last October, and placing third in the All-American contest conducted by the Central Interscholastic Press Association last December, are the achievements for the year. Conservatism has been the keynote of the editorial policy of the staff. In upholding this policy, the News has acquired a dignity seldom attained by high school publications. It has served as a weekly chronicle of events interesting to Central High School, and has done its part toward reviving and maintaining the school spirit of Central. The paper has proven its value to Central High School, not only by advertising the institution outside of the state, but by furthering many worthy projects in the school. The Ida V. Probett Memorial Scholarship Fund, the senior council activities, “Better Central Week.” school athletics, class plays, operas, clubs, dramatic events, and the Centralian and Quest subscription drives, all have received the support of the News. In the face of this, the retiring staff feels that success and progress have marked the year just passing. To the group that is to continue the work, it sincerely wishes the greatest success. ADKLBKRT HFBNER. Editor-in-Chief. kttr [WiiximtmuinFUOTfiiiJiifnnfutuiKMit tioifiitwtHiiniiwtttmswrBtiJDi (19|

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 THE ORCHESTRA FIFTEEN years ago, in the days of old Central, an orchestra consisting of eight members was organized. This orchestra practiced once a week, and obtained money for their music by playing in the churches. At the present time the orchestra lias increased from eight members to about seventy. It now plays at all the commencement exercises, class plays, operas and assemblies. The music for the organization is purchased by the school Glee Club. Consisting of forty members, the junior orchestra is doing a great deal in competition with the senior orchestra. For its strength and excellence the orchestra gives all credit to Charles Pehoushek, their director. For fifteen years Mr. Pehoushek has labored unceasingly in his efforts to produce an orchestra worthy of Central High. THE BAND THREE years ago the Central High band was made a permanent organization. Before this time members of the orchestra had played for the basketball, football, and baseball games. As a result of its unusually rapid advancement, the band, at the present time, plays not only for all athletic events, but for assemblies as well. 'Hie band boasts of forty able members and is under the expert direction of Charles Pehoushek. Ilis efforts to make this organization the very best possible have, without doubt, been successful. Central High has the right to be proud of its band. |2U tiinwirtwimiffaainiffwwnMiiiJtwnaniiMfnir.iKinnRanuiinitwiHnKarmrHi