Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Connie Bjerke, Darlene Johnson. Queen Sandra Monahan, Joyce Monroe, Pat Kicmen HOMECOMING October 10. 1952. was encircled in red in the ship’s log. Homecoining was the biggest event of the year. Plans were begun early in the. fall, and everyone aboard was eagerly awaiting its arrival. The final calendar of events stretched from early morning to midnight. At 8:30 A.M., students and teachers dressed in pioneer costumes were judged for the best outfits in each class. Later, during the program. the winners were presented to the Queen and her court. The “beards” of Central, both faculty and students, were examined for strength and length; but the judges were unable to reach a final decision, and the prize was divided equally. The theme of the program. “Queen Sandra’s Court.” cleverly bound the individual acts into the command performance of visiting envoys. The Prime Minister of the court, in reality the master of ceremonies, formally introduced the acts to the Queen and the audience. Miss Barron, appropriately dressed in old-fashioned finery, commenced the program with a spirited word of welcome. Each act was something special. The dance routines, the songs, the music, and the jokes; each holds a special memory of the wonderful Homecoming program. Central versus Washburn! The old rivals were at each other again. The slogan, “Wash Washburn. really foretold the outcome o' the game; for the Pioneers whipped the Mil ers with finesse. Evening, and the grand finale arrived Spotlights played about the gaily decorated gym, giving an air of excitement to the dance. Toni Grise’s band filled the room with music that filled one to the brim with happiness, and sent one dancing homeward in complete joy, remembering the wonderful Homecoming of 1952. 16

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Who's nailin' on whom ? — SHIP WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY in the act of decking The evergreen tree has always been a symbol of Christmas. When a Centralite beholds the Christmas tree situated in its traditional spot in the front hall, and breathes the rich evergreen scent; he knows that Christmas has truly arrived. This year the tree was larger and more beautiful than ever, and the whole school seemed to be caught up in the universal spirit. Throughout the building, various clubs and organizations were carrying out a wide variety of Christmas plans. The choir carolled in downtown Minneapolis and gave their annual Christmas concert. The Hi-Y and Triettes gave of their time to cheer the people in hospitals. The Spanish Club put on a typical Spanish Christmas parly, including the breaking of the pinata. Another school organization, the Mimes and Mummers. presented the “Star of Wonder,” a Christmas play. The story took place in an out-of-the-way railroad station which was tended by a frank, but kindly old maid, portrayed by Sonjie Pearson. A worldly young couple, Merrie Peterson and Bob Andrus, were forced to wait in the station and complained loudly about the inconveniences of Christmas. They ignored the friendly advances of a small orphan boy, Dennis Ryan. Then suddenly the star of Bethlehem shone through the window, and in its beams they saw the nativity scene as it was two thousand years ago. The vision disappeared, leaving the couple with a renewed faith in Christmas and a deeper understanding of its meaning. The play ended with their offer to adopt the small orphan boy. The Christmas gaiety reached its highest point Thursday night when the Holiday Hop was held. The dance was the first to take place in the lunchroom given by the Student Council. The music was provided by Jack Kaufman's band. That's singing? —