Central High School - Centralian / Sagas Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Cine photograph by Leroy Hollander Not Hamlet's soliloquy, but Principal Carl Shrode trying to persuade Carl Shrode, the man, that the graduating class of 1949 is the banner class of Central. 7fze rqcfmimiihalian Standing, left to right, are: Principal Shrode, Mrs. Venetta Long, secretary to Mr. Shrode, Warren Fauquher, student counselor, Miss Georgia Flood, dean of girls, and Carl Harmeyer, assistant principal and dean of boys. Seated is Miss Lois Bost, secretary to the deans. Page 4

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Jo Ann Steinmetz Was Elected 'Miss Central'-H . Jo Ann Steinmetz by Student Council Vice-President Won Over Twelve Senior Girls Jo Ann entered Central from Henry Reis grade school. After graduation, she plans to attend either Indiana university or Evans- ville college and study business. Held Many Positions This victorious candidate was one of the most active members of her class. She was treasurer of the Arista League, vice-president and senator of the Student Council, varsity cheer leader, activity fee representative, an assistant in the principal's office, study hall moni-- tor, and a junior play actress. She is a member of the National Honor society. Being surrounded by many friends is not unusual for Jo Ann. However, Doris Lasher is her right-hand woman. The two girls will never forget the time they had to walk their bicycles one mile to a gas station because some boys relieved the tires of their air. The incident occurred on a stifling summer day. Centralian Sponsored Contest Each senior homeroom elected one candidate Whose picture and interview appeared in the Cen- tralian. The contest was sponsored the paper. A special election Jeanne Shirk Was Runner-up . . . Second piace was won by Jeanne Shirk of homeroom 127. Being in contests is not new to her. She was chosen health queen in 1947 and was an attendant last year. Jeanne has always resided in Ev- ansville and entered Central from Henry Reis grade school. After graduation, she plans to enter either Indiana university or Evans- ville college and study to be a kindergarten teacher. She is well known for her twirl- ing, having been a majorette four years. She has appeared in the Big Broadcast, senior talent day assembly, and many pep assemblies in the boys' gym. She and the three other majorettes performed during the halves of Central foot- ball games, much to the delight of the male rooters as well as the feminine fans. This dark-haired senior was also a senator of the Student Council and a member of the Girls' Cabi- net. Jeanne still thinks of Lil Abner. He was killed by a car in the Shirk driveway. Lil Abner was her dog. As a freshman, Jeanne experi- enced the inevitable. She became lost and was forced to inquire of her cousin the whereabouts of a faraway room. Page by Marilyn Sands Jeanne Shirk Page 6 committee guarded the election box and tallied ballots. The twelve other candidates were: Helen Forston, homeroom 6g Billie Jo Inglis, 113 Marilyn Peters, 101, Doris Lasher, 1055 Dorothy Powell, 111g Jeanne Shirk, 1275 Peggy McAdams, 1303 Peggy Poole, 151, Lillian Schmitt, 184, Betty Jo Sampson, 226g Marilyn Head, 233, and Joan Burns, 290. Next in Line Billie Jo Inglis Placing third in the Miss Cen- tral contest was Billie Jo Inglis, homeroom 11. She might be called Hilda after her portrayal of the amusing maid in the senior play. She is the retiring secretary- treasurer of the Junior Red Cross, and has worked in the bookstore. She plans to enter nurses' training in September. Some have their memories, oth- ers their souvenirs, but Billie Jo has Texas. The Lone Star state counted one more faithful native when she was born. However, Billie Jo moved to Oklahoma be- fore coming to Evansville. She graduated from Delaware grade school. Basketball, food, Rhapsody in Blue, and Mel Torme rate highest on her enjoyment list. Much of her time is spent playing with her bulldog, Mitzi, During her four year stay, this graduating senior has made numer- ous friends. Among them are Joan Grace, Beverly Bickel, and Eddie Lee Ashby, who are also leaving the portals of Central. I will never forget my high school days, and I again wish to thank my homeroom for choosing me as a candidate, Billie Jo says.