Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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'. ,L-Q.-I Q -H-x SECRITARIES who can smile their way through daily dozens of perky, and punctual is Kitty Sheen, Principal's secretary. tasks are TOP, LEFT: Clara Tanner and Betty Pretzer in the RIGHT: At home with their hundreds of names, schedules, and Bookstore, lnez Kennedy, switchboard operator and postmistress other Registrar's Office data are Mesdames Robbins, Thomas, deluxe never loses that happy twinkle. LOWER LEFT: Pretty, and Watts. The ladies' nameplates were newly acquired this year. N A D EVERYTHING in its place-that's the watchword of u Central's efficient secretaries! And a mighty good ' motto that is, too, considering the overabundance of business that comes their way with each school dayl From Bookstore to Principal's Office, with its mail boxes and switchboard to watch as well as the bell-ringing master clock, the ladies are kept busy, busy, busy! Did we forget the Registrar's Office with its daily attendance and sched- uling problems? Heaven forbid! And all thanks to the gals who do a wonderful job of keep- ing chaos outside their portals! Students and teachers really appreciate their efforts.

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Talk of a world explosion of population was more than hearsay at 4525 North Central! When more than lOOO additional students stormed Central High's gates for entrance, Central High's Mr. Gates wanted to hide in a closet, but he didn't. He came out smiling and assured one and all, We'll find a place for you at Central. Double sessions, triple sessions . . . what's so bad it you keep smiling! JUST TELL US about your problems, urge William Ball, boys adviser, Lucile L. Risley, dean of girls, and M. Here They C ome' WILLIAM M. GATES, assistant princi- pal, met the population explosion with calm judgment and efficient action. But his problems still growl That he did, with the help of Dr. Carter, other administrators, and good natured teach- ers who were willing to share the unusual burden. Central High is not alone in the over- crowded category, but few schools with simi- lar problems have handled the situation more smoothly. Citizenship rating at CeHS has risen steadily since that l957 opening, thanks to the quality of Central's students and teachers. Wayne Pitts, assistant principal for student activities. Students do bring problems, lots of 'eml 2

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GlJS BLANCHARD ANNE KOVACOQlClH SHARON MESSMORE RITA GEAR K President Vice President Secretary Financial Secretary Our Leaders Governed Well Thanks to the combined efforts, leadership, and enthusiasm of the Student Body officers, Executive Committee, and Student Senate, this year saw our government at a peak. Leaders, working to improve old standards and set new goals, forged ahead with a vigor and diversity that made '60-'61 memorable. Rising from an embarrassing financial shortage, the student government ended the year with an excellent record of projects successfully completed. These included a magazine sale, sponsorship of needy families for Thanksgiving and Christmas, an AFS stock selling campaign, and a Bobcat pin sale. YEP, HERE IT IS! says President Gus Blanchard to Secretary Sharon Mess- more, Vice-President Anne Kovaco- vich, Financial Secretary Rita Gear, and Sponsor Felton, as the executives check technical point in the handbook. , N ,lx A ll 4