Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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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.

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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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I watch...... WITHIN THE This poem was written for Central High School in the fall of 1959 by one of its dedicated teachers, Ernest Cole. THE OLD SCHOOL BELL I loved my home among the trees— The floor was like a lake of green That stretched and flowed encircling me With beauty fresh, alive, and clean. But soon they came and took me way And set me here where I now lie. I watch and 'wait my resting place Within the halls of Central High. ACTIVITIES, PAGES 42-75. I know they've stood for many things— And high upon the list I'll score Those things which helped them show our school Was not just a school but something more. I know they've stood for many things— Which filled each day with time well spent: For learning aimed at finer life. And gaining skills in government. So many thoughts now crowd my mind— And come again from memory sweet Of clubs which they have organized. Of teams that were so hard to beat. Of all these thoughts I'll place as first The many boys and girls who've known With happy heart and deepest joy The pride of being Central's own. —Ernest Cole STUDENTS, PAGES 106-169. ACADEMICS, PAGES 10-41. SPORTS, PAGES 76-105.