Central High School - Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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paignf' Famous paintings were bought to decorate the historic halls. New light- ing fixtures and the removal of lockers from the first floor gave the old institu- tion a new appearance. Truly, history repeats itself. The grid- iron lads annexed their third consecu- tive Championship and twenty-ninth straight win. This year the greatest rivalry was offered by Simon Gratz. In a hard-fought battle which ended in a 12-6 win, we gained the championship of the Public High League. But that was not enough for Bert Baron's Bad Boys, so they went and beat West Cath- olic, champs of the Catholic league, and copped a mythical City Championship. Inspired by the gridiron successes the Mermen on the Swimming team splashed to a Championship. Of note was the development of Iohnny Macionis, recog- nized as one of the best High School Swimmers in the swimming world. This year, after 15 years, the basket- ballers dribbled through an undefeated season to a championship. Then Coach Vickers' bronzed fleet- winged harriers brought a revival of last year's victory. Once started by the major sports, the minor teams took up the spirit and brought glory to their Alma Mater. For the first time in Central's history we received the Andrew Morrison Tro- phy, emblematic of the highest number of points for athletics. The members of the class were not idle. Most of us entered the various internal phases of school life. And so we brought to a close our carefree days and awaited the organization of our class in the Iunior year. OF POLITICS AND PASSIONS God made him! Lei him pa.r.rfor a man. -Slzakewpeare. Oar cara'z'ac.r are .rudafen ly .ref aflame, Wz'fh fha demirefor a ceriain dame. -K. C. T. THE Iunior year found the class shrinking in quantity but gaining in the quality of our knowledge. Failure in studies and domestic difficulties con- tributed to this shrinkage in volume. But now in our third year we buckled down to class business. VVe started out right with the election of the immensely popular Professor Disharoon to serve as our class adviser. Immediately after- ward we held elections for class officers for the first year of our organized exis- tence. Those elected were: Pmridenl. .........,....... PAUL BATT Vice-Pre.n'den f. ..... ROBERT WETNGRAD T reaaarer. ..... ...... I ULES STEINER Secrefary. .... . . .NATHAN DRESNIN President Batt lost no time and an- nounced the following committee chair- men: Fxecufiue. ..... ....... P AUL BATT Financial. ..., .,.. I ULES STEINER Benqfif. ..... , , .... DAVID BEIZER . . . .DAVID FIN!-:BERG Claw Paper .......,... HARRY AUSPITZ Rang ......... The class was now functioning prop- erly. The ring committee began taking orders. Treasurer Steiner appointed Book treasurers and dues began coming in. The Class paper, the D-Scribe, made its appearance and kept us in the know with the class news. Tragedy made an untimely appear- ance and struck a hard blow in the passing of popular Professor Lloyd Knoll, pioneer in radio experiments at Central. The Class saw victory with the tradi- tional Annual Iunior Day held at Hous- V-al 20 In-V

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, . it . 1 s. r f I . ' fli- 2 u E C 1 li gg Dv-fi fl' - we were required to keep the lunch- room in order. This term marked the inauguration of a Freshman Soccer Team under the tutelage of Professor Alfano. Many aspir- ing young kicking demonstrators of the class landed berths on the team. When the last review of the rolls in our H term rolled around we awoke to the startling realization that it re- quired study concentration and good sportsmanship to be recipients of one of those much desired Barnwell Honor Badges. Returning in our G term we found chaos. The old grade system was abol- ished for something ultra-modern known as promotion by subject. To go with the new system there came the horrors of the Study Hall and the Welfare Com- mittee, more popularly known as the Farewe11Committee. Dr. A. Kap- lan was appointed to replace Uncle Ioe and his Social Register as the august keeper and scribe of the famous Sacred Blue Book wherein were re- corded merits, pro and mostly con. The auditorium was given a more stately air by the installation of ampli- fiers and a complete radio and phono- graph system. The year 1950 proved a stellar sports year. Bert Barron s indefatigable foot- ball squad brought a revision of the preceding year s record. The team went through an undefeated season and was tied only by Frankford and West Phila- delphia High Schools. ln the traditional fracas with Northeast we came out of the fray with a 6-0 victory. The team gained city-wide fame. Then the bronzed-skin fleet-footed chaps as the cross-country team brought home the bacon in the form of a city championship. The first member of the class to gain distinction was Mr. loseph Thompson, who was awarded the Freshman Scholar- ship Prize. With our first year near completion, we looked forward to our sophomore year, and revenge on the incoming class. OF SOPHISMS AND FALLACIES Lord! Whaffoolm flzeme molfalf bel -Shakeapeare. Dorff lake life loo .reriouo ladw, you will never gel ou! of if alive. -Clam flloflo. 'Qfnd llzey dia' all lhaf men of ihelr own irim Are wont io do io plea.re lheir whim. it to say that we quite realized our ambitions. It was at this time that the new Olney High School opened its doors and claimed some of our professors. Qther changes in the faculty occurred with the retiring of Dr. Mitchell and Professor Casner, heads of the Language and Art Depart- sf 4-1 1 e 8 . 'fi .gf af, U? 1 1. K l .1 1 l gf -- 5 .w f 1 , QV. f x y iw x T-K Q v ,. .-am pw--. , -i f - . . 1 fa V - .... M- . 9? ' ' Q fi S i ' 'W ' 5' ' ew E,y 'S if ' Y I .1 1 we ' Ho , c ,f f , , 3 7 1 . ' , l 1 ,. l ments, respectively. Professors Eldridge 253 Q V rg -Shellql' and Milliette were appointed to the two A 'fl A' HE winter of 1951 found us strut- veteran faculty members' places. X M ting with a stride that befit the This year the Dramatic Club pre- 1 A a sophisticated sophomores that we were. sented a howling success entitled, It 2 Our one ambition seemed to make life Pays to Advertise. L' miserable for a certain Lilliputian group Under Dr. Haney's guidance the 1 ' ' 'V .X of society known as Freshmen. Suliice school launched A school beautiful cam- P A. f ciiffi,,f Q'f'. H5 ,fi N --.M . , ,rim :ai -- 'c' ' 'a iii a . ..... g , iffif-' 1-Cl23.lTSL'Ciff Q,i7i1if 3 f' ' 2 giexfe' t'f'L ' ' - '- ' ' .QI 19 Ig..

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ton Field. We defeated the haughty C-men, members of the 160th Class, by a score of 92-42. Our class completed the day by winning a thrilling baseball game by a ll-10 win. Great credit must be given to the Chairman of the Iunior Day Events, Hyman Leabman. At this time Abraham Ulin showed his master craftsmanship of the English language by winning the Albert H. Smythe Literature Prize. The A-B-C Prom proved a big affair for the class and received a large turn- out. All the girl friends were exhibited at the Elks' crystal ballroom to the strains of A1 Ochman's Orchestra. K. Amidst our work one day, came the sad news of the death of Professor Hagy, beloved instructor of the Physics De- partment. Of his passing we can say: Time .rlzall noi dim, our memory of him. With the Christmas holidays over, the first year of our organization terminated, and we began looking into the futureg our budding politicians had already started campaigns for the Senior Elec- tions. Future chiefs of the school pe- riodicals and other organizations were receiving promotions. And so we awaited our senior year with great expectancy and a strong desire to make good. OF CRANIUMS CRAMMED TO CAPACITY fi .renior of fhe place replief well read, and curioum of aniiquiiz'e.r. -Dryden. ily mind fo me a kingdom lid' .meh preJenf joyw therein Ifindf' ssir Edward Dyer. Y OUR actions we were marked for seniors. Vtie had reached the ulti- mate in our high school careers. i The first activity was the election of Class Officers for the final year. The election was the outcome of a hectic campaign resulting in the election of: Prewidenl. ...,.....,....... PAUL BATT Vice-Preaidenf. ..... ROBERT WEINGRAD T reawurer. ......... BERNARD KAUFMAN Set-reiary. ........... NATHAN DRESNIN The race for the presidency was a close one with Iules Steiner offering Paul Batt competition. Paul Batt polled the majority of votes and was declared vic- torious. He proved his versatility as a leader with the appointment of the fol- lowing committee chairmen: Execuiive. ..., ............ P AUL BATT Finance .... .... B ERNARD KAUFMAN Bemjii ..... ....... P AUL CRAIGIE Prom. ....... . .FRANKLIN LEVIN Clam Paper ....... ROBERT C. TRUSKIN The class representatives elected this term to the Student Council were Messrs. Craigie and Fleishman. The Benefit Committee under Mr. Craigie secured a contract with the Earle Theatre. The class profit was at a parallel with its loss and so we came out of the benefit without gaining money or losing any of the precious quale. Harry Fleishman received the ap- pointment as Editor-in-Chief of the RECORD BOOK and immediately began the difficult task of its production. Hyman Leabman, the only remaining football varsity man for the new season, was elected captain. The team boasted a large number of our classmates and produced a fighting bunch of lads. The combined A-B-C Prom was held at the Broadwood Hotel fformerly Elksj