Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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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? —

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Get it on straight, Dave. Irresislable Jerry Quite a handful The Winnahs! The Follies Bergere

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CENTRALIAN PROGRAM The curtains opened and an antiquated Showboat came into view; thus the theme for the 1953 Cen-traiian was revealed; and thus our advertising program began. The first number on the program was a selection by the Roosevelt Rocketles. Then Ron Gohde. master of ceremonies, introduced Harriet Hill, who rendered “Just My Bill.” Following her was George Traftcante of Edison, who played “Malaguena,” on the accordion. After this, our genial M. C. told a joke and presented Karen Skomars, who did a record pantomime to “I Wanna Be Loved By You.” Then our own Carla Temple sang. “I Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine.” Pat Drice of South danced onto the stage. Next Central's Karl Peterson sang “Old Man River.” Dickie Johnson from Folwell Junior High School delighted all of us with several songs, and the Central choir ended the entertainment with “Dry Bones’’ and “My Lord. What A Morning.” The editors closed the program by presenting the Centralian staff, and by encouraging everyone to buy a yearbook. The program, a success, students went back to their advisories and eagerly subscribed to the 1953 Centralian. The Shou hoat Finale, 19