Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Page 12 text:

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

Page 11 text:

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,

Page 13 text:

COUNSELORS The quietest, most informal room in the build-ing with carpeting on the floor and a friendly atmosphere prevailing throughout is the counseling room overlooking the rolling front lawn. Here Miss Bell gives advice and help to the sophomores and B-juniors, and Mr. Rohde aids the upper classmen. These counselors guide the students in their academic choices, help them to improve their marks, and find and help select jobs for those who want to work. They give the Kuder interest tests and also conduct the dreaded aptitude tests for the seniors. Our counselors do excellent jobs of solving the problems of the performers who wont persons with more experience to guide them along the road to success. These two people help the vital purpose of high school to function. They deserve much appreciation for the able work which they have done. LIBRARIANS A library assignmentl When some of the performers hear this, their reactions are many and varied. To be let loose in that maze of papers and words, actually to look up something and make a report on it, how terrible! But seriously, the library is a cozy place with attractive, comfortable chairs, a fireplace, and stacks of wonderful books. When smart acrobats or bareback riders want information on learning new tricks or on the history of their work or just plain recreational reading, they drop in at the Big Top library. Here we have everything from The Origin of the Side Show to How to Feed Elephants in Three Easy Lessons, and Mrs. Brice ond Co. are very cordial and helpful in straightening out confused students and showing them where to find what. 9