Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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“We're out to burn them! whooped the gang at the Indian Pow Wow preceding the annual Turkey Day game. The traditional crowd was in extra good voice as they let loose during the Thanksgiving Day game. The harmony was slightly dis- cordant, but the spirit was vivacious. A common fall occurrence — the dash to West Wing in the rain. Hang onto that ball! Fullback Larry Dreasky drives for extra yardage to add to the excitement of Central’s football season. Program sales add momentum to the rising spirit and anticipation preceding the traditional Thanksgiving game.

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Fall brings a new look to Central s former campus as buildings partially composing Flint's Cultural Center spring up. tyall it jini. the. tte.aA With the coming of the new term, the excitement of the pigskin, and the aroma of burning leaves in the air there is no need to announce that it is fall. Fall is synonomous with dazed sophomores wandering about the halls, fresh unsharpened pencils, pink unsmudged erasers, and the challenge of an immaculate notebook with all the pages yet to be written upon. To Ccntralites the mention of fall suggests predominantly the traditional Thanksgiving game with the preceding bon- fire and pep rally, and the Kaleidoscope, an annual variety production. “A World of Things , the theme for this year's Kaleidoscope, propelled its audience around the world, stopping at principal points of interest. However, this fall of 1957 had some unique connotations of its own. It meant fitting an enrollment of 2,969 students into a school originally built for 1800. Of great interest was the sprouting up of several buildings on our campus which will partially compose Flint’s future cultural center. Also under construction was Central’s new addition which will consist of soundproof music rooms with storage space, a kitchen, an auto shop, an engine laboratory, and a woodshop. The earth turns around the sun, bringing fall to us; fall begins our year. It’s hard to tell which end is up in this photo. In case you’re mystified Senor Milli- gan is on the left with Senor Durham on the right. “Are my ears on straight?” Cerman doll Gail Capitol questions Arlene Mittlcman. Sparkling Mexican Scnoritas attracted the eyes of the audience at the 1957 Kaleido- scope, Central’s annual musical variety

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Final tests always present a dilemma of last minute studying. The earth turning slowly in its orbit around the sun creates the magical season of winter. Awakening one morning to a fairy-tale world bathed in tranquil, pure white never fails to charm and delight both young and old alike. Making its debut, this entrancing season kindles a spirit of anticipation. Winter brings a time of new ad- venture to Ccntralites. Eagerly students sharpen their ice skates, repair their toboggans, and wax their skis in preparation for the months ahead. In school, two new sports, swimming and basketball, bravely conquer the athletic spotlight. Winte i hUtM i a Mr. Howe’s final grading of early European history students testifies to their hours of tedious studying. Keep your chin up, l oys! Here we sec these demands carried out in fine order.