Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Almquist, R; Amundson, R; Anderson, C: Andreos, R; Anselmon, L; Barton, D; Bathurst, F; Benson, N; Bergfeldt, W; Burnes, K; Dillroe, Fj Eck, C; Evans, J; Foote, D,- Gillespie, M; Green, I; Hanson, M; Hart, G; Heinecke, H; Hendrickson. H; Herber, B; Hjorfh, J; Isely, R; Jocob- CHOIR This talent packed organization which sings under the baton of Mr. Miles, has done much to further musical appreciation at Central this year. The choir members will never forget the great thrill of being in a 1,000 voice choir that sang Handel's Messiah to the accompaniment of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. The mighty cadences of the Hallelujah Chorus still ring in many of our ears, as well as the applause received from the immense audience at the Northrop Auditorium. One of the most enthusiastically received programs was the concertized version of Gounod's opera Faust, complete with interpretive dialogue, ballet sequences, and solos. Mr. Miles, encouraged by its reception, planned the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, Trial By Jury for a spring production. Also on the calendar of events were the Annual Spring Concert, the exchange concerts with South High, and the various tours and trips to sing in parts of the state. Alleman, C; Amundson, R; Applebaum, Kj Boden, P; Baker, B; Beacom, M; Braun, J; Christensen, I; Christnagel. P; Clutter, H; Dohlman, I; Dawson, J; Dorsey. C; Edmund, W; Fitzwoter, Mj Fowler, S; Gam ble, T; Gionoulis. M; Grammas, N; Gunther, H; Hall, L; Homer, D; Houg, B; Heath, N; Heikkinen, D; Hill. H; Hoffman. P; Ingram, N; Jockson. P; Jackson, S; Jensen, R; Johnson, J; Johnson, J; Johnson. $; 24

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Row 1— Gaines, D; Howkes. J; Elliott. B; Johnson, J; Phelps. W; Ness, J; Row 2—Gunther. Hj Wilson, B; Honson, M; Finn©. K; Van Galder, G; Moffett. D; Row 3—Baker, M; Joos. E; Green, J; Fitzwater, M; Martino, M; Sandquist, C; Robichon, C; Row 4—Christensen, I; Bart, B; Bart. Bj Grommos, N; Whiting, C. Mimes and Mummers President Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer .. Bella Elliott Janet Johnson Joyce Howkes ... Bill Phelps Mimes and Mummers, the little theatre of Central High School, has offered wonderful experience and dramatic training for prospective young actors. The club was left without an adviser last September, but the remaining members decided to carry on independently; operating the club entirely through student co-operation. Auditions were held in October and new members were added to the group, making a total of twenty-four members. Qualifications for entering Mimes included ambition and good grades, os well as dramatic talent. The contestants were graded on their poise, clarity of voice, stage presence, and interpretation. After the fall election was held, the Mimes formed a play committee to select an appropriate fall play. They chose an exciting melodrama, 'The Jeweled Hand , and try-outs for the cast were conducted soon afterwards. The Jeweled Hand proved to be a tremendous success. There were many stifled screams of horror from the audience when the lights went out and the jeweled hand appeared from behind the curtains. Both students and teachers agreed that it was a wonderful masterpiece of drama and suspense. It is worthy to note that the play was produced entirely under student direction and organization. Good job. Mimes! “THE JEWELED HAND” November 29, 1951, was the date for the annual Mimes and Mummers' fall play. A brutal murder, a diamond engagement ring, and an insane lover were involved in the thrilling plot of the play. The guest director was Mrs. Sue lindberg, a student at the University of Minnesota, and Helen Baker was the student director. Heading the cast were Bill Phelps and Janet Johnson, seniors, as Blair Burns and Ann Andrews. Warren Waring, the villain, was portrayed by Bruce Bart, sophomore,- and Carol Robichon, senior, played the port of Claire Collins. In the characters parts were Bella Elliot, senior, as Aunt Alice,- Brian Bart, sophomore, as Kelly, the policeman; and Kathleen Finne, senior, as Molly, the maid. Row 1—Robichon, C; Sort, B; Elliott, B; Mrj. Lindberg,- Row 2—Johnson, J, Phelps, B; Bort, B; Finne. K; Whiting, C; Moffett, D. 23

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sen, C; Jessee. J; Johnson, C; Johnson, R; Kinney, F; Kulondor, 0; Logubon, E; Lotterell. D; Lindberg, F; Longfellow, M; luger, L; Luren, P; Monge, B; Mooney, D; Nolson, G; Roderberg, R; Rose, B; Ruhnke, I; Schaller, P; Siemens, R; Tess, C; Thompson, Q Thyre, R; Wagner, D; Wallin, N; Wilson, R; Wood, W BAND What would Central High be without a band? This is the group of musicians who supply the school spirit and pep at all the games and assemblies. They are always on hand at all the athletic events to play our school song and help our team on to success. Many of us will never forget the spectacular pageant, Uncle Sam in Review , performed in formation ,by the members of the band and modern dance class during the Homecoming game. Last December, the band gave a demonstration for the music teachers of Minneapolis as a service for the Instrumental Repair Clinic. Mr. Christianson, the student teacher from the University of Minnesota, has been a great help to our band during the year, as well as David Latterell, the concertmaster. Sometimes the band receives visits from Mr. Tkach who comes ;n to mark its progress and to offer suggestions for improvement. The band gave an unforgettable Spring Concert last February, featuring classical music as well as marches. A harp number was also on the program. Recently, the band entered a district band contest, and had several exchange concert engagements during the year. A combined band and vocal concert in the form of a Spring Music Festival, which included musical offerings from Bryant, Jefferson, and Phillips Junior High Schools, was another one of our band's memorable performances. Jongquist, D; Lehman, K; Lindberg, J; Lmdmeier. G; Lund, J; MacArthur, S; Malloy, D; Manning, B; Mathews, C; Moffett, B; Nelson, E,-Ness, Gj Polmer, 0; Peterson, K; Pieper, H; Rasmussen, M; Roy, R; Rodgers, P; Ryon, J; Sandohy, M; Schuller, G; Shimek, J; Smith, B; Spong, B; Steen, O; Swedenborg, M; Tokekowa. T; Urong, 0; Wcrfh, D. % % t sA1 ♦ A . »» t|. m