Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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BELCHER, PAUL EUGENE Tillie has the right equipment to enter his chosen work, the pro- fession of a printing teacher. Activities: Printing of football schedules: Christmas Play Pro- grams, Capers Programs, '39, '40, '41 Pittsburgh State Teachers Col- lege. BELLAMY, RUSSEL HICKS Cotton has displayed his abil- ity as well as his easy going man- ner. Activities: R. O. T. C. Review, '39, '40, BENNETT, DONALD Benny has been one of Cen- tral's true wits for three years and also a grand fellow student. Activities: Orchestra: Motion Picture Operator: R. O. T. C. ln- spection and Review, '39, '40, BLAIR, CHARLENE Red will be a perfect nurse to all her patients. Activities: Capers Usher, G. A. A.: Teacher's Assistant, Office As- sistant. Missouri Methodist Hospital. BLESSING, ROY Some boys have all the luck. One .ook at Lee's hair and you ca.: readily see what I mean. Activities: Spring Exhibit: Home Room Vice-President. BOHNER, CLIFTON Bob is a very quiet, observing fellow. His main interest is hunt- ing. Activities: Capers Usher, Guard at Football Games: Armistice Day Honor to the Dead, R. O. T. C. Activities. Junior College. BOWEN, DARLYNN Though she has been quiet, she has made her share of friends at Central. Activities: French Club. University of Kansas. Twenty-two BELL, SHIRLEY IEAN Terry's dancing feet have won her a place in Central's heart. Her likeable manner and pleasing per- sonality also will not be forgotten. Activities: Sophomore Sideshow, '39, Junior Sideshow, '40, Clinic Assistant, Orchestra, '39, '40, As- semblies: G. A. A., Served for Sen- ior Mothers' Tea: Capers Main Show, '40, '41, Spring Exhibit, '41, '42, Tap Exhibit, '41, Managing Editor, Kaper Klapper, '41, Senior Editor, Wakitan, '42, Teacher's Assistant, Secretary, Vice-President, Presi- dent, Home Room, Central C , R. O. T. C. Review: Danced for Junior- Senior Dance, Tap Assistant, Play Day, '41, '42, Christmas Programs, Easter Programs, Orchestra Li- brarian, String Ensemble, Ten- nis Tournament, Outlook Staff. Platt-Gard. BENIAMIN, VAUN Vaun not only has displayed his ability as a cheerleader but has helped Central in many activities. Activities: Capers Sideshow, '39, Capers Main Show, '40, Kaper Klappier Staff, '41, Cheerleader, '40, '41, '42, R. O. T. C. Activities, Of- ficers' Club, '41, '42, Pep Rally Program Committee, '41, Sport Writer, Wakitan, Chess Club, In- tra-Mural Bowling, '39, '40, '41, Art Assistant on Stage, '39, Manager Hi-Y Bowling, '41, Student Coun- cil, '41, '42, Sports Editor, Outlook Staff, '41, Kaper Klapper Skit, R. O. T. C. Review, '40, '41, '42, Spring Inspection, '40, '41, '42, All- School Play, '42, BLACKWELL, MARGARET Blackie is a suitable nickname for Margaret, a wonderful girl. Junior College. BLAKELEY, EDWARD Eddie may be small but his popularity is large. Activities: Orchestra: I-Ii-Y: Home Room Officer. Georgia Tech. BLOSSER, WILLIAM Even though Bill is quiet and not often heard of, he will not be forgotten. Activities: Band: Orchestra, R. O. T. C. Review, Sophomore Side- show. BORNC-ESSER, DORIS Always bubbling over with pep and laughter, that describes Boots perfectly. Activities: Capers, '41, Home Room President, '41, '42, Girl Re- serves President, '42, Inter-Club Council, G. A. A., Pep Squad: Li- brary Assistant. BOWRINC-, FRANK Red is that tall, brown-eyed, fellow who is very much interested in sports. Activities: Football, Horseshoe Team, Basketball Tournament, Bonfire Committee, Track Team: April Fool Paper.

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ABERSOLD RICHARD Dickie IS characterized by kind- ness and genuine friendliness. Activities: Hall Cuard '39 '40 Platt-Gard. ALLEN, BRYCE - Al fills his own unique place'1n Central, having personality and l1'l- dividuality all his own. Activities: Dramatics Class: Bowling Team: Home Room Re- porter: Teacher's Assistant. Junior College. ANDERSON, EVA Llkable and reliable, she has managed to escape the spotlight but not the sincere admiration of her friends. Activities: Spring Exhibit, '40: Home Room Secretary. ANDREWS, WILLIAM This tall blond lad has acquired more than his share of friends at Central Activities. Assemblies, R. O. T. ARCHIBALD, NORMA RUTH Archie's cheerfulness should help brighten many a sick room. Activities: Capers, '40: Spring Exhibit, '39: Teacher's Assistant: Assemblies: G. A. A.: Music Class Reporter: Bowling Team. ASHCRAFT, ANN Ash is a very capable and friendly girl, willing to Work, and is very efficient in her work. Activities: French Club: Vice- President, Forum Club: G. A. A.: Pep Squad: Girl Reserves: Office Assistant: Library Assistant: Glee Club: Spring Exhibit: National Honor Society, Secretary: Tower Gleams, Secretary: Red Cross Council: Vice-President, Home Room: Teacher's Assistant: Served Junior-Senior Dance: Chess Club: Safety Council. Washington University, St. Louis. BECKER, KENNARD He has proved himself a true Cen- tralite. He has been outstanding in R. O. T. C. as well as in extra- curricular activities. Activities: Secretary Student Council: President City Hi-Y: Rifle Team: Assemblies: Major R. O. T. C.: National Honor Society: Forum: Capers, '39, '40, '41: Student Con- vention Delegate, '40, '41. Aeronautical Industries Techni- cal Institute. ALADEEN, ETTA A lovely senior with dark eyes dark hair, and dancing feet. G. A. A., '40g Choir, '41: Assemblies. Platt-Gard. ANDERSON, BETTE LOU Vim, vigor, and vitality describes Andy , one of Central's prominent skaters. Activities: Spring Exhibit, '40: Capers, '40: Swimming Team, '39. Platt-Gard. ANDERSON, IACK Central can never forget the way Jack tore through those lines to score memorable touchdowns. Activities: Varsity Football, '41, '42: Junior Sideshow: Fire Captain: Home Room President: Hi-Y Presi- dent: Noon Hour Dance Committee: Assemblies: Radio Program: Bon- fire Committee: Sophomore Side- show: Hall Guard: Teacher's As- sistant. University of Missouri. ARASMITH, LESTER Les has been termed a good egg by his classmates. He is well- known, and well liked by everyone. Activities: Rifle Team: Sopho- more Sideshow, '39: Capers, '40, '41: Sun-light Dance Committee: Junior- Senior Dance: R. O. T. C. Captain. ARNOLD, HELEN Helen has innumerable friends and all can vouch that she is a grand girl. Activities: Brush and Pencil: Girl Reserves, '39, '40, '41: Junior- Senior Dance Committee: Director of Armistice Day Play, '40: Spring Exhibit, '39: Capers Stage Setting, '41: All-School Play Setting, '39. Junior College. BEAR, DERCE Military has been the providing ground for Derge's abilities. Activities: R. O. T. C. Activities: Capers Usher: Bonfire: Pep Rally. BEERS, ROBERT This senior's interest centers around the field of radio. Activities: R. B. Committee: Pep Rally: Class Secretary: R. O. T. C. Review: Radio Broadcast: Assemblies: Spring Inspection. Junior College. Twenty-one 1 Activities: Spring Exhibit, '40:

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BRAUN, MARCIA Activities: Capers, '40, '41: Spring Exhibit, '39, '40, '41: Junior Sideshow: G. A. A.: French Club: Sophomore Junior Dramatics: Biol- ogy Assistant: Christmas Program: Teacher's Assistant: Easter Pro- gram: Assemblies: Glee Club: Play Day: All-School Play: National Honor Society. Junior College. BRAZELTON, WILLIAM Even though Bill is rather quiet, he is lots of fun. His fine character and excellent qualities make many friends for him. U. C. L. A. BROWN, GLEN Curly is a deserving name for this young man, a swell fellow, and a real pal to everyone. Activities: Tennis Team: Basket- ball: Ping Pong. Junior College. BROWN, STEUART Steuart is Central's most skilled artist. He certainly deserves a lot of credit for his excellent quality of work. Activities: R. O. T. C. Banquet: Capers Costumes: Art Exhibit: Junior-Senior Dance Committee: Band: Creative Writing: Art Edit- or, Tower Gleams: Teacher's As- sistant: Brush and Pencil Exhibit: Forum Club: French Club: National Honor Society. Kansas City Art Institute. BRUMM, ROBERT Bob is well known for his ability to follow directions. He is a success at whatever he under- takes. Activities: R. O. T. C.: Capers Side Show, '40: Dramatics Club: Capers Advertising Skit: Spring In- spection: R. O. T. C. Review: Ser- geant-at-Arms. Junior College. BURTON, MARION Gay, mischievous eyes, and a pleasant smile win Mimies many friends. 'Activitiesr G. A. A.: Office As- sistant: Capers: Teacher's Assist- ant: S rin Exhibit' Presiden D 8' , tv French Club! C Club: National Honor Society. BUTLER, EVELYN Rosie is one of those girls that gets along with everyone she knows and meets. Activities: G. A. A.: Biology Club: Camera Club: Sophomore Dramatics Class: Glee Club: Pep Squad: Chess Club: Spring Exhibit, 39. 4.0: Capers Main Show, '40. Junior College. BRAY, LAURA V. Tall, slender, gracious, and well liked by anyone who makes her acquaintance. Activities: Spring Exhibit, '39: Assemblies, '40: Sophomore Side- show: Style Show and Assembly: Capers Usher, '40: President, Per- sonal Problems Class, '42. BRELSFORD, DWAYNE Always in a good humor is Dwayne. This is an attribute peo- ple seldom have. Activities: R. O. T. C. Review: Hall Guards: Hep Cat's Delight. BROWN, MAE LOUISE We Will surely miss this Central- ite. Her hobby is collecting pic- tures. Activities: Home Room Secre- tary, '40, '41: Spring Exhibit: Play Day: G. A. A.: Gym Class Assistant. BRUMBAUC-H, GLENN Activities: Outlook Business Manager: Junior-Senior Dance: Outlook Advertising: Stage Crew: Hi-Y: Bonfire Committee. Georgia Tech. BURRIS, ROBERT Bundy possesses characteristics which are not easily forgotten. Mis- chievousness, gaiety, and witty re- marks are the doings that have made him well liked. Activities: Capers: Baseball: Basketball: All-School Play: Vice- President, Junior Class: Fire Chief: President, Vice-President, Home Room: Junior-Senior Dance: Bon- fire Committee: Sunlight Dance Committee. Junior College. BUSH, ELINOR Babe has many friends who appreciate her personality and her charm. Activities: Swimming Team. Junior College. BUXBAUM, MURIEL Sweetness, personality, and sta- bility of character are a part of Muriel. She is well known for her taste in selecting clothes. Activities: G. A. A.: Spring Ex- hibit, '39g French Club: Sophomore, Junior Dramatics Class: Play Day: Costume Committee: All-School Play, '40. University of Missouri. Twenty-three