Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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jsg ot only Central was blossoming within sight of the old bell, but during the 1950's, the College and Cultural Center, for many years a distant dream, began to materialize and finally burst into a wealth of cultural development in every direction. Music, art, literature, history, drama, astronomy, athletics—all were repre- sented in the Center planned for the Oak Grove campus. At the same time across the creek, buildings of the Flint Junior College arose as splendid ex- amples of contemporary architecture, providing opportunities for Flint students. The entire development is of great benefit to the whole community. Utilizing the facilities of this Center, the Mott Foundation Program was expanded, opening unlimited doors to cit- izens of Flint, offering courses representing al- ADDING BEAUTY TO THE CULTURE CENTER, THE DE WATERS ART CENTER IS PICTURESQUE AGAINST A SETTING OF NEWLY-FALLEN SNOW.

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eyelopment Progress, however, found the old bell again in its path. The bell was removed in 1957 and put into storage, isolated from the pulse of the expanding campus. Cent- ral continued to progress out of sight of the old bell. The modern Mechanical Arts and Music building and the Athletic Quarters were completed in 1958, and plans for an addi- tion to Central's cafeteria were developed. A fond memory of the old bell remained in the minds of many who remembered it in its position of importance on the camp- - Through the efforts of these people, the bell is being returned to Central to re- main in a nave inside the front entrance. Again holding a position in the midst of a continuing progress, the bell will offer Cent- ral students the memories and traditions accumulated throughout its existence. THIS SECTION OF CENTRAL, KNOWN AS WEST WING, WILL SOON GIVE WAY TO A NEW PARKING LOT.

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most all subjects, hobbies, and interests pos- sible. The fact that so many people are actively participating in the various programs has made Flint an outstanding, forward-looking city. Quite a difference from the horse and buggy days and times when Flint's high school was on the second floor of the fire department! Because of the erection of the new public library, the bell was moved to a ware house in 1957. During the last three years, most pro- posed projects have come to completion. The bell when returned to Central will see a revised city that has been inspired by its recent accom- plishments to work for a better future. A constant reminder of this progress, the bell will remain a symbol of an illustrious past, a rewarding present, and an inspiring future. WITHIN THE CURVED WALLS OF LONGWAY PLANETARIUM, THE SKIES OF THE WORLD REVOLVE. Flint’s Progress FLINT'S BOWER THEATER, SOMETIMES KNOWN AS THE LITTLE THEATER ADDS A DRAMATIC TOUCH TO THE CENTER.