Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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JUNE OFFICERS, HONORS AND ADVISERS In January, 1937, the June class was organized into a group under special class gov- ernment and class ofhcers. John Strate was elected president, Jeanne LeVesconte vice-presi- dent, Annabelle Lee secretary, and Bob Gerber treasurer. A more competent set of leaders could not have been chosen, for they directed the activities of the class graciously and effec- tively, with the supervision of the class advisers. Cooperation was characteristic of the June class and the element to which it attributed its successful management of senior affairs. The lirst undertaking was College Day on March 17. 1937, with members of the class cabinet serving as hosts and hostesses to the represeniatives from the various colleges. This day was devoted to stimulating interest in further education by providing an opportunity for stu- dents to confer with college representatives and to gain information concerning their schools. 'liwentv-eight colleges and vocational schools from Minnesota and neighboring states were represented. The Representative Centralites composed of Five girls and five boys were elected by the class early in the year. On May 21, 1937, the class play. hliaddy, the Next Best Thingf' was presented to an appreciative audience. It was ably coached by Miss Crosz. Class Day, held Tuesday, June 3, 1937, began in the auditorium where entertainment was provided from 2:30 to 4200. At this time dancing began in the gym and continued until 6:00. On June 6, 1937, at 3:00 the Baccalaureate Services began in the auditorium with Dr. J. A. O. Stub of Central Lutheran Church as guest speaker. The Commencement Exercises were held on June 10, 1937, at 3:00 P. M. Speeches were given by Laurine Kirchner and Cordon Moe who tied with a perfect average for the highest scholastic honor, Valedictorian. Mr. Jarvis presented these two and thirty-eight other members of the National Honor Society with school emblems. The other address was given by the winner of the Gale Prize Essay. A member of the Board of Education presented each graduate with his diploma. Mr. Rohde acted as chief adviser for the class with the aseistance of Miss Lobdell, Miss Thorvilson. and Miss Reed. Jouv SIRAPI ,IEANNM LEVI-1St1tlN'I'ii lion Cliltlltlll AN'YABEI,l.lfl last: Nlxc. Houma LAI R1N1- ISIIKIINLR Gounox More Miss 1..tH!Dl-ILL Miss Tnoinnsow Miss Rmgn l23l

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JANUARY OFFICERS, HONORS AND ADVISERS The ,lanuary class of 1937, under the leadership of Bernard Miars, presidentg Mil- dred Sandberg, vice-presidentg Wiriifred Lofstrand, secretarvg and Thomas Kilhride, treas- urerg and with the aid of the class cabinet. supervision of the class advisers and cooperation of its fellow class-mates. upheld the hne standard of Centralis graduating classes. Its first undertaking, the Homecoming celebration, began with the crowning of the queen, Lorraine Nordquist. bv Lawrence Youngblood. president ofthe Alumni. She was attended by lVlarilvn Roberts and Yirginia Pawlak. The football Qillllt' was held in the afternoon with Central playing Marshall to the enthusiastic cheer of Cage the Cardinalsf' and the alumni dance was held the same evening. The class play, Death Takes A Holiflayfl an unusual undertak- ing for a high school class. was presented ,lanuarv 20, with great success. On Class Day at 2:03 a program was given in the auditorium with Tom Kilbride acting as master of cere- monies. This entertainment was followed by dancing in the gym until 5:00. The class of- ficers headed the Class Cabinet whose work proved very eflicient. The class was well satisfied with its Representative Centralites. At the baccalaureate service held Sunday. January 24. 1937. Reverend David Nelson Beach from the Plymouth Congregational Church addressed the class on The Price of Education. The valedictorian was Marv ,lane Grimm, who spoke on '4Op- portunities Aheadi' at the Commencement exercises. Frieda Johnson, Charlotte Zeglin. and Arnold Howe tied for second highest scholastic honors. These four students led the list of those 2-1 to whom Honor emblems were presented at Commencement exercises by Mr. Jarvis. William Finnegan was awarded the ten dollar prize given by the Minneapolis Star for char- acter. leadership. scholarship, and service. while Marv Jane Grimm won the medal offered bv the Daughters of the American Revolution on similar requisites. The Bauseh and Lomb Science Award was presented to Leonard Page for outstanding work in natural science. Miss Nickerson and Miss Nutter were the able advisers of the class, supervised by Mr. Rohde. BFRX.-inn Nlmns xlttlllttlll Suinlatjlic Ylilll't3ti.S Kllllltllbll Xhxiraign l.ors'rnun Khin' ,l-XXI-1 Ummm Anxoro Itowip l'lRII:lDA jonmsov liHMtLO'lW'l'l-l Ziaciiv M8 ff I X Xllss Nifziu-Lnsox Nliss NIWTTI-.lt ASQ -M i .Q . ..-,ttf nh... l33I :,as,,S ' ,sg M - ffl'

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RUTH ALDRICH, Lady by Choice -Latin Club, Botany Club. ALAN ANDERSON, Lady Beware -Football '35, '36, Swimming '36. AUDREY ANDERSON, 'LAII Is Calm -Commercial Club, Girl Reserves, Girls' Club. CAROLYN ANDERSON, t'Some Man's Blessing -Girls' Club. CELIA ANDERSON, uDimples -UC Winner, Skylite Club CV.-PJ, Girls' Club, G. A. A., Student Forum, Girl Reserves, News Staff. ROBERT ANDERSON, Laughing at Trouble -Glee Club, 4'Pirates of Penzance , Dorothy , KH. M. S. Pinafore , Chimes of Normandy tleadl, Mimes and Mummers. RUTH ANDERSON, Age of Innocence -Honor Roll, Commercial Club. VEE ANDERSON, Business, the Salt of Life -Glee Club, HDorothy , HH. M. S. Pinafore , uChimes of Normandy , Girl Reserves' Girls' Club. 7 VELMA ANDERSON, 'cFriendliness wC0mrnercial Club, Girl Reserves, Girls' Club. BETTE ANDREASON, 'LVim, Vigor, and Vitality -Girls' Club, Girl Reserves, Commercial Club, Scandinavian Club, G. A. A. ARTHUR ANDRE- SON, 'LTarzan Escapes -Student Forum, Debate Club, Scandinavian Club, Bank Cashier. CHRIST ANDREWS, Death Takes a Holiday -National Honor Society, Class Cabinet, Mimes and Mummers tPres.'P, Student Forum QV.-PJ, Glee Club, Dorothy , uPirates of Penzance , Class Play. KENNETH AYER, Prince Charming -News Staff. HAZEL BAKKEN, S'On Business Bent -Commercial Club. CAROL BECK, The Flower Girl -Botany Club, Girls' Club, Girl Reserves, G. A. A. MURLAINE BENSON, Hideaway Girl -Commercial Club, Girls' Club, Girl Reserves. DAVID BERDAHL, L'The Lemon Drop Kida'-Hi-Y. JAMES BISSET, 4'The Challenger -Debate Team, Student Forum, Picture Committee. HAROLD BLAKKESTAD, nThank You, Jeeves -Scandinavian Club. MARVIN BLECK, 'tAll's Quiet on the Western Front --Hi-Y, Morpheus Chap. 4Treas.,b '36, BERNARD LEROY BOGEMA, uSterling M6t3l f'CENTRALIAN Staff. LOUISE MARY BORDEN, Attractive Competence -Girl Reserves, Girls' Club, Com- mercial Club. DIANA MAE BOWEN, uFrom Amateur to Artist -Honor Roll, Art School Scholarship. MARION BRATT, uHome Girl. LILLIAN BRENNAN, The Conversationalist -Commercial Club, Girls' Club, Girl Reserves, G. A. A. SYLVIA BROLIN, Charming Person -Girl Reserves, Girls' Club, Scandinavian Club. JAMES BROWN, uBrown's Best. JANE BIQRKHART, G'The Honorable Jane -Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Commercial Club, Girls' Club, Skylite, G. A. A. RUTH BLRNQUIST, 'gMerit Winner -National Honor Society, Numeral and HC Winner, C. C. C. Cabinet, Botany Club, G. A. A., Scandinavian Club, Girl Reserves, Girls' Club. JAMES BURNS, Little Devil Danc- ing in His Laughing Irish Eyes. ERNEST CARLSON, Friendly Viking. FRANCES CAVANAUCH, She Strives to Conquer +Commercial Club, Girls' Club, Latin Club. BERNICE COLYRTNEY. Cudclles fGirls' Club 4Treas.'l, Girl Reserves, Commercial Club, Class Memorial Com- mittee, G. A. A. DOIN CRAVEN, HBeau Brummel gHi-Y. JOE DAHL, Magnificent Brute e-Botany Club lPres.i, Orchestra. WALLACE DESHANE, Gridiron Flash -Football '35, '36-Capt., Basketball '34, '35, '36, Baseball '36, Track '33, MC Club. HOWARD DONALD, It's a Gift -Football '34, '35, '36, Baseball '35, '36, Track '34, Gym Honor Roll '34, '36, MC Club. RICHARD DIQBAY, '4Pigskin Parade fFootball '34, '35, '36, Baseball '35, '36, Track '31, Gym Honor Roll, HC Club. IONE D. DUFRESNE, Vivacity fGirls' Club, Commercial Club, Girl Reserves. PALL DLRAND. HGentleman from Paris -French Club. IMI