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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.
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Travis, Goatley, Duncan, White Address Seniors Central high school honored her graduating class of 1949 in a class day assembly held in the auditorium, Tuesday, May 31. The senior class marched into the auditorium to the strains of the Central band under the direction of Burnell Smith. This was followed by the pledge of allegiance and the Star- Spangled Banner. Norma Travis centered her speech on Fine Artsg James Goat- ley, Practical Artsg Jack Duncan, Athletics, and Gloria White, Schol- arship. Mrs. Mildred Thompson, chair- man of the college scholarship committee, presented the scholar- ship awards to the deserving sen- iors. Individual awards were de- livered by Principal Carl Shrode. James Sanderson, freshman, .. sang The Trumpeter in honor of Memorial Day, May 30. Other musical numbers given in honor of the '49 class were: a piano solo, Chopin's Etude No. 25, by Bar- bara McGrath and Fantasia di Concerto, a clarinet solo by Mary Frohbieter, accompanied by pianist Jerry Hoover. The presentation of the senior gifts by President Clarence Pico preceded the gavel ceremony. Clarence presented two refrig- ' erator drinking fountains to the school as remembrance of the class of '49. Mrs. Mary Lahr, sponsor of the graduating class, received a combination radio and record play- er. Clarence Pico and Virginia Um- bach, seniors, and R. B. Mernitz and Ruth Barchet, juniors, repre- sented their classes in the cere- mony. Students receiving awards are: Eunice Maier and Martha Don- inger, state scholarships to Indi- ...,.,,,., . A . 424 Srs. Will Receive Diplomas During Exercises in Coliseum Commencement exercises will be held Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 pm in the Coliseum. The theme of commencement, Central High School Con- tributes toz, will be carried out by the three speakers. Mary Joan Williams will speak on Lifeg Melvin Wambach, Libertyg and Joyce Wiggers, Pursuit of Happiness. Thirty-six flower girls will lead the procession to the music of Pomp and Circumstance, follow- ed by the 424 graduating seniors. a The fanfare by three trumpeters, Charles Yeager Harold Yates and Edwin Frohbieter will precede the pledge of allegiance led by Clar- 1 Y Y ence Pico, president of the senior c . . t Q 5 3 Y 3 9 .. lass, and the singing of the Star- Spangled Banner by the entire audience. Dr. Horace A. Sprague, pastor of Central Methodist church will give the invocation. President Pico will present the ' ' r'r of '49 to Principal Carl nwmiidP.S -iivifl i ---' ':-f' N 2'2 ' HW OVC! ':,.,:, ' who in turn will present the to Mrs. Margaret Rosen- member of the school board. Barchet and Marilyn Storck assist Mrs. Rosencranz in the of the diplomas. Musical numbers will include a Il: -H, -::, ..', . ,.,..:,. .:,....:..:.5...1.-. S 0 accompanied by the Central band. The choir will sing Spirit of Music by Dave Bennett with Sue Dennison as vocal soloist, . . c im 5 Gee 7 3 x Q iWaM5t . ,hmmmw Goatley f .r ...-... . ,...... ., -. accompanied by the Central hand. ,, A trio consisting of Malcolm Huff, -1 I 11-'2 :--- ' , , ,.,, Barbara Herron, and Ann Reed will I M- .,.: ,,,-,.. ..,:: 5 sing None But the Lonely Heart by ,, . .... ,..,.,,. . . ,, , -2 ....- - -. . .. ii' Tschaikowsky, accompanied on the piano by Barbara McGrath. x . iiiiiji pp ix . ,, :gr . '1 , , . AEV: T ii ': - ii- -- 'i i i'VV'i:V E Izi After Dr. Sprague offers the f .-.- benediction, the senior class will W A S if 2 5 . march out to the music of The War l Ei. . . ' -- , : March of the Priests, played on the Frohbieter it ifeir i organ by Martha Doninger. Two Senior Girls To Benefit From Music Award Given to Central,Ei:Fective in i950 f ' The Mary Stratton Legeman memorial award, instituted this year by Mr. John C. Stratton, for- mer vice-principal of Central, and his wife, in memory of their de- ana university. . . ' Jerard Ruff and Marian Windels, merit scholarships to Indiana uni- versity- . ', f . - 'S Henry Landers, the Laverne .25 Noyes Scholarship Paying full Wi- . ii' N tifm f01' f0U1' Years to the college I , :ii Betty Lou Briody and Jerry . ,.f: .,.,,., 5 Iuuvu .5 Hoover, state scholarships to Indi- l . H V ana State Teachers' college. Wiffdels 1 Marilyn Harper and Jack Dun- can, academic scholarships to Ev- ansville college. Martha Doninger, the Louise Thrall scholarship amounting to S100 in cash. Ruth Curtis, Joann Mann, Mary Jean Frohbieter, Jerry Hoover, music scholarships. Jack Duncan, the Hiram Rav- din award amounting to S25 and a certificate of merit. Marilyn Harper, the Rose Rudin award to a deserving journalist. James Goatley, the Bausch and Lomb award in science. James Goatley, the Purdue Alumni scholarship. Doyle Kifer, a scholarship to the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Peggy McAdams, winner of the 14th Annual Essay contest spon- sored by the Propeller club, Port of New Orleans, the prize being a S25 U. S. savings bond. Peggy McAdams, the Woman's Rotary club award given for the highest scholarship standing in commercial subjects. Eddie Lee Ashby, the Noma award given for the first time for high scholastic work in commercial subjects. Mrs. Legeman Page 7 ceased daughter, a former grad- uate of Central, will become effec- tive in 1950. Two Central senior girls will be eligible for the awa1'd upon the recommendation of the Central high school scholarship committee, aided by Cent1'al music instructors. The first award will be 60 per cent of the income of the bonds de- posited in 1949, and 40 per cent of the income will constitute the second award. Mrs. Legeman has appeared at the class day assemblies at which time she presented the Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority award to a Central senior girl. Page by Margie Ehrhardt
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