Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE ORIGINAL Central High School consisted of the center section of the above building. The north and south wings were later additions. The enrollment from the entire city in 1879 was 229 while the graduating class numbered nineteen. 4

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OF PROGRESS DEDICATION TO THE CITY FATHERS of Minneapolis who have provided our fine building, our spacious grounds, and our excellent equipment; to the instructors who with watchful care and unlimited patience have directed the throngs of youth in the development of mind and body, of ideals and achievement; to the alumni who with their loyalty have upheld and supported Central's growth; to the boys and girls who have responded to the challenge of youth with their enthusiasm and vigor; to all who have helped to build the greater Central, this book is gratefully dedicated.

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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TODAY occupies a commanding site on high terraces with a school population of 2.353. It serves one of the city's eight Senior High School districts, sending forth this year from its portals 686 young graduates. 5