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

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Dne-in-a-Million Increased school spirit became the main objective of many students, coaches, 'and administra- tors in the halls of Central. Junior class vice-president Doug Mead expressed his thoughts toward the rising spirit at Central. School spirit has increased in the three years that I have been at Central, but it does need to increase even more, he claimed. Items students and administrators worked on especially were more teacher- student involvement and bigger crowds at the athletic events. Senate also introduced Warm Fuzzies to strengthen friendship among the students. The new football coach, Harv Welch, as well as some of the administrators, believed that the groups and extracurricular activi- ties should work together toward a goal. Coach Welch stated, ttStu- dents and groups need to commit themselves to the extracurricular activities. The porn pons and cheerleaders have done a tremen- dous job by putting cheers together to support the team. Principal and Director of Athletic Activities, Mr. Jim Wallerstedt, remarked, ttlf students would participate more in extracurricular activities, that would increase school spirit. So with the help of dedicated student leaders, administrators, and coaches spirit continued to dominate the 83-84 school year. Education Celebration! Participating in American Education Week was one of the many highlights throughout the year. Each day of the week was devoted to a certain aspect of Americas education program. The days observed were Flag and Color Day, Retired Teachers Day, Grandparents Day, Student Government Day, and on Friday an assembly was held for the entire student body. The Missouri Wes- tern State College Jazz Band entertained everyone at this assem- bly. Chairpersons who helped organize the entire week were Mrs. Virginia Frazier, Mrs. Katherine Geyer, Mrs. Carol Gilpin, Mrs. Doris Jean Grunwald, Mrs. Pam Hanabury, Mrs. Marilyn McCoun, Mrs. Kathy Northup, and Mr. Bill Tarpley. Some activities included selling apples at lunchtime, demon- strations at East Hills by the Art Department, as well as displays 2 from various groups. pp M a Q beauti repres acces: progre on rol River, steel worn-n growtl tive hr Misso elegar St. J1 restor

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tavkl HHen leHy. rena, insas ioney ibuy ickey h of to be d on Weekend: Saturday and Sun- day as a time of recreation, visiting, and other pastimes. What exactly does a weekend entail? For some, these short breaks from school were spent doing the same things week after week, while others thrived on doing new and different things every chance they got. Certainly for all, it was a time to relax and be free from the restraints of school work. When every Friday finally rolled around, many different thoughts were going through the minds of students: games, parties, dances, movies, crazy times, and food! At the end of the day, thoughts of homework drifted away and plans for the night's adventures took their place. A popular activity among spirited Centralites was to cheer at the game on Friday night. Here, everyone could laugh and socialize while supporting Centralis awe- some teams. Games usually end Livint It Up on the Weekend moderately early in the evening leaving plenty of time to move on to other fun and exciting en- deavors. Sparky teen-agers cruised the Belt filling the fast food and pizza places, some searching for parties. A party seemed to be a good way to celebrate a win or mourn a sorrowful defeat. Bunches of peo- ple gathered in tiny rooms with blaring music to gossip and laugh about the latest action. Although a great number of people enjoyed these large gatherings, there were some who preferred to spend time with smaller groups of close friends doing more mellow things. With the new Plaza 4 theaters, a wider selection of movies became available for those involved in the dating scene, as well as others. Dances were also a very popular social event for students. Several under-21 dances were held throughout the year at the Ramada ISSUES Inn, in addition to the traditional schooI-and sorority-sponsored ones. Although everyone became hot and sweaty and usually looked like'a wreck by the end of the evening, dances were a lot of fun for everyone who went. While everyone wanted to have fun on the weekends, there were those who had to add a little creative mischief to their exci- tement. Often times on Sunday mornings students awoke to find billowing strips of toilet paper decorating their trees and shrubs or millions of oreo cookies stuck to the windows of'their car. A sight such as this could only mean one thing: The Vandals have struck again! Not always a tragic happen- ing, sometimes it was merely a best ' friend playing a practical joke. In whatever way pleasures were fulfilled, the weekend provid- ed for many the time to just let loose and have a ball! 3

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Completion in 1984 of the beautiful new Pony Express Bridge represented more than a safer access to our city. It symbolized progress. St. Joseph, a city laid out on rolling hills atong the Missouri River, not only acquired an artistic steel structure to replace the worn-out bridge, but other signs of growth as well. A modern, attrac- tive hotel was built downtown; the Missouri Theater, one of the most elegant buildings preserved from St. Joseph's past, was recently restored to its original beauty. The , vmmwvmwmmvam'ng ,m. memw... - 1.1.. Civic Arena, another addition to our cityts development, not only provid- ed the city with a much needed large facility, but has made St. Joseph inviting to many enter- tainers and sporting events. A new modern theater provided four more movies for citizens to view on the North Belt. Also, in 1983, money for a citytcounty jail complex was approved by voters. Yes, St. Joseph, whose history began on the American frontier in the 1800's, is on the move. ..Wc'W-a m 1. The megaphone: a long time spirit booster. 2. Larry Garcia observes a display recognizing the many Central graduates who returned as teachers. 3. The Sports Show at the Civic Arena attracts many people. 4. Construction ends as the new bridge opens for traffic. 5. The Sheraton Hotel begins to rise. 6. Ted Fisher buys a ticket at the new Plaza 4 Theatres. 1 1Wrmxaxrtzwm : Azrmttwvamst n W$ 1.1mm 1'- ...':; i1: ,1 I . a - mtg, 3'1: r: .1. Wisp! vmw;