Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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KHEM CLUB—First Row, left to right: Laura Jean Bullard, Bessie Ballantyne, Bill Parker, Mane Schwarzkopf, James Karpus, Lois Shattuck. Myrtle Garvie; Second Row: Betty Mathews, Dave Gault, Henry Clark, Ronald Russell, Win ston Williams. Ma:y Shattuck, Third Row: Gilbert Frantz, Bernard Caine, Morton Burkholder, Trevor Hall. Robert Spahr, Jack F.rbaugh, Nelson Carley. RADIO CLUB—First Row, leit to right: Lewis Shobe, Walter Wierzbicki, Mr Ken- neth Wright, sponsor, Ronald Russell, Ken noth West, Leonard Hunqeriord; Second Row: Hubert Ragan. Floyd Wainscott, Rod- ney Johnson, Jerry Schoonover Winston Williams, Robert Fapendick, Robert Mac- donald. Radio Club After two years of inactivity the Radio Club was reorganized under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Wright. Ever a popular organization, this year it was even more so as students flocked to room 230 in order to further educate themselves in the realm of radio theory. The activities of the club were centered around learning the construction of radio transmitters and the International Morse Code used in radio work. To aid in the code practice, several audio occillators were con- structed and the boys later spent long hours sending and receiving. A small transmitter was built, and a kilowatt rig, under con- struction for nearly two years, neared com- pletion. The call letters of Central’s station are WSVAX, and this station often con- tacted a similar one at Northern High School. Credit for planning and carrying out the meetings is largely due to the efficient offi- cers who were president, Floyd Wain- scott; vice president, Lewis Shobe; secre- tary, Walter Wierzbicki. Khem Club Interest ran high in the chemistry depart- ment during 1940-41, as Central’s chemists congregated fortnightly to carry out more advanced chemical experiments than they were able to perform in their regular class work. The members were selected on an honorary basis, it being necessary for them to have maintained a “B” average or better in their chemistry class work. Most of the meetings were centered around interesting experiments demonstrat- ed by members, but sometimes a field trip through a factory, laboratory or water plant provided a theme. Of the more diffi- cult experiments performed this year was one on vacuum distillation by Winston Wil- liams in which he proved that l’quids boil at lower temperatures under reduced nres- sure. Another demonstration, by Betty . Mathews was on “Making your own cos- metics.’’ All demonstrations were com Dieted under the careful supervision of Mr. Chester Henry who sponsored the group. The officers were: president, Ronald Rus- sell; secretary-treasurer, Betty Mathews. f i v j

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 t £ CHEERLEADERS—F'rst row. left to right: Wendall Gal'owav WiMiam C. Crick. Ralph HMber, Quentin B Garland Second Row: Jack Dewey. Cylde Saan. Theron Hodge, Stinley Roth. Lionel A Nelson William C Cathcart. Cheerleaders The cheerleading organization this year was one of exceptionally fine quality. Although possessing only two returning letternien, the squad displayed all the zip and fire essential to winning athletic contests. In selecting the squad of twelve men Mr. Carroll Clark, the sponsor, had to choose from approximately 25 candidates eager for positions. All prospects were advised at the first meeting that their obligations would consist of three practice sessions each week from September through March. To receive a letter a cheerleader must participate at all major sports events and other affairs that arise during the course of the year. Much of the credit for the fine school spirit shown in 1940-41 should be attributed to these boys and their energetic student leader, Bill Crick. The Hi-y Chiefs A project for the benefit of the school has been the main goal of the chiefs. This worthwhile end was reached under the sponsorship of Mr. Jerome Udell and the leadership of the following student officers: Don Sullivan, president; Walt Garrett, vice president; W. Hufstader, secre- tary; Randall Replinger, treasurer. Assisting at athletic events was the most prominent duty of the Hi-Y members. Before the Northern-Central football game, the Chief Hi-Y had charge of the big pep rally held out of doors, and they since have directed the sale of peanuts, megaphones, and the like, before any major sports event. Possibly one of their most important pleasures was to usher at the widely publicized badminton game between the United States Champion and the Champion of the World. HI-Y CHIEFS—First Row. loll to right: Erwin Saultman. Ray Ferg uson, Jerry Udell, sponsor. Dan Sullivan, president, Jim Foster; Sec- ond Row: Shv Leavitt, Bill Pittsley, Joe Pekala, Elmer Kramer, Joe Pon setto. Randall Replinger, treasurer Third Row: William Kovacs, Willard Hufstader. secretary, Jim Ree es John A Stallings

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 Central Y-Girls Alpha Rho Tau The Y-Girls have enjoyed a most success- ful year under the leadership of Miss Anne Goss and Miss Ruth Avery. Many interest- ing trips were planned, including a visit to the Art Institute and a sight-seeing tour through the Taystee Bread Company as the guests of the Hi-Y boys. The club was kept busy during February with the duties of hostess at the Mid-Winter Girl Reserve Con- ference, held in Flint this year. Among their many invaluable services to the student body, the Y-Girls have organ- ized what they call a “Big Sister” group. It is their purpose to aid every girl who be- comes a member of the student body in the middle of a semester to get acquainted and to find friends. The officers were president, Mary Alice Currie; vice president, Fay Glasco; secre- tary, Adelaide Lovelace; treasurer, Betty Augustine; programs, Carolyn Kraycar; social, Phoebe Dinsmore. The Alpha Rho Tau, under the sponsor- ship of Miss Margaret Hutchinson, was formed this year at the request of those art students who wished 1o become better ac- quainted with the work of their fellow artists and to make a detailed study of the works of the famous old masters. Among the varied activities of the 1940- 41 club, we find a trip to the Detroit Insti- tute of Arts by the charter members, a trip to Ann Arbor, a spring-time venture into the country to sketch nature’s beauties first hand, and a meeting held at the Flint Insti- tute of Arts. There are few organizations in Central who are not deeply indebted to the club for gay and colorful posters advertis- ing their productions or publications to the student body. The officers for the year were president, Catherine Mallott; vice president, Bob He - dershott; secretary, Jeanne Williams. Y GIRLS—Fir ! Row: Norma Kelley Mary Ranqer, Bettv Augustine, Mary Alice Cur- rie. Miss Anne Goss, sponsor; Fay Glasco. Adelaide Lovelace, Annelie Livingston. Socond Row: Phoebe Dinsmore. Virginn Reese. Dorothy Kraycar, Carolyn Ann Kray car. Anne F. Kovacevic, Leonore Glass. P: t ! LaFlame Landora Payne; Third Row: Mary Huffman, Kathonne Saites. Arlene Atherton, Donna Vogt, Margaret Lovelace. Ruth McVay Margaret Campbell. Georgia Fuller, Betty McVay ALPHA RHO TAU—First Row. left to right: Catherine Malott, Jeanne Wi! , liams, Audrey Maltby. Patsy Rey- nolds, Virginia Pratt, Lottio Sha hoen. Phyllis Williams, Second Row: Louise Hayes, Bob Hendershott. Mil- lard Wells, J D Hicks. James Coil, George Gulacsik. Loraine Verno; Third Row: Pauline Ayers, Bill Croft, Phyllis Osborne, A1 Kocsis. Marcia St Pierre Audrey Chatters