Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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TICKET TAKERS At the box office of the Centrol Circus we find a very efficient staff of ticket takers. They issue programs to matinee performances and proclaim with the crash of the time clock that another student has been processed and that another statistic is ready to be added to the ledger. All newcomers must pass through these portals and be reviewed before entering the main arena. Accurate records of each performer's history are kept on file, and all requests—ink?-envelope? — change for five? — Scotch tape?—are carefully fulfilled with an always present, friendly smile. Mrs. Faughnder's unexcelled witty remarks and rich sarcasm provide for the never dull atmosphere which prevails in the Central office. J. Werret, M. Hubbard. J. McNomee, Mr . Faughnder Chief Clerk, Mr . Faughnder; Requisition Clerk, Mr . Rausch; Attendance Clerk, Mr . Arneion; Credit Clerk, Mitt Anderson; Nurse, Mrs. Klein,

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UNDER THE BIG TENT Tickets right here . . . hope you don't hove any trouble getting them . . . the show's crowded this year ' This will be a memorable day in the Big Top. Every side show leaves its impression ... I remember that act . . . will you ever forget her — or him? Maybe the Big Top seems pretty big to you this year . . . because you just joined ... or maybe you're leaving to go into a wider ring — to a bigger, more critical audience. Many times you'll remember the friends . . . the confidence . . . the experience you acquired in the Big Top. Let our Big Day in the Big Top bring back to you the spirit of Central . . . the memories of three years of real performances. 6

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MR. BLUME The Star Dressing Tent of our Big Top . . . belongs to the Star Performer and Circus Manager, Mr. Blume. He has a sensational act . . . that wins our applause. He also directs the three big rings . . . and rehearses each new act . . . before it is presented to the audience. He ushers the crowds into the arena . . . and keeps performers' spirits up even though some acts must go on, be it win, lose, or draw. He has great ideas for the future of our Greatest Show on Earth ... to make it even more than that. To that end he confers with other circus managers . . . assembled in convention at Atlantic City . . . New York City . . . and elsewhere. Other circuses may compete with us, but as far as we're concerned, our Central High Big Top will always have the warmest and friendliest tent of any Big Top in the world. Our support and cooperation always to Clarence Blume. MR CLASSON Mr. Classon is the barker—or should we say the bouncer—of the show. He takes core of those few who try their luck at sneaking under the tent. His job is tremendous and keeps him on the move from morning till night. When tightrope-walkers get off on the wrong rope, Mr. Classon finds the right one for them. Before show time, a visitor to the Big Top would see Mr. C. whizzing in and out of study tents to make sure everything is running smoothly, for you know each performer must practice his act faithfully to become successful. And so to you, Mr. Classon, who have given so much of your time in the three rings of our establishment—we say, don't give up, for some day we will have those honor study tents of which you have so long and fervently dreamed. 8