Central High School - Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ONE HUNDRED SEVENTE THIRD CLASS SELGENE BALABAN 1512 N. Franklin Street Ferguson Gene's scintillating tongue and command of words have brought him bounteous honors. He stands out as one of the best class orators and pep-talkers. Gene is truly a streamlined ver- sion of 1940 youth, likes pretty girls 1it's mu- tual tooj and good swing, and doesn't get lost on the dance Hoof. Being adapted for public speaking and intelligent thinking he plans to study law, Temple University being his col- lege choice. We'll be hearing more of Gene in the future if he keeps up the pace of his high school days. Captain, Cheerleading Team: Table Tennis: Winner, Silver Medal in Senior Oratorical Contest: Barnwell Honor Roll: Barnwell Li- brary Assistant: Debating Team: Prom Com- mittee: Record Book Staff. IEROME BARAL 3202 W. York Street Fitzsimons When the smoke clears, miraculously un- scathed, will appear the stude pictured here. He is one of the few who have practiced their Chemistry after leaving the classroom. But not only has he taken an interest in Chemistry, for the simple fact that he has been on the Barnwell Honor Roll every term attests to his interest and ability in his other phases of class work. Ierry is planning a career as a dentist and in a farewell wish to him let us hope he doesn't blow any of his patients up through his experimenting. Barnwell Honor Roll. 23

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E AL HIGH SCHOOL IAMES WILLIAM SYLVESTER BAGE 1738 N. 19th Street Reynolds A quiet boy who never does wrongfffj Per- haps someday he'll be Dr. Bage of world-wide fame. With a smile on his face, he does the chores for Mr. Eisler, and walks as if Mr. Eisler was chasing him. Girls hold no fascination for him, although he likes sophisticated swing and books of romance. His hobby is photography and he's considered an expert in this Held. We hope Iim will be as big a success as he has been at Central. Student Tribunalg Service Committee: Book- room Presidentg Barnwell Honor Roll: Minor Staff: Centralizer Staff: Welfare Committee. OSCAR H. BAIZER 251 N, 9th Street Kearney Ossie was one of the fairest and squarest fellows of our class, and a true friend in time of need tmonetary or otherwisej, He was always seen lending a hand to ,anyone who needed support, If Ossie knew the answers, everyone did, or if he cracked a joke every- one enjoyed it. His motto was UWhy let pol- itics bothe you? -but what does Ossie know of that or the Generals math for that matter. Ossie possessed an excellent personality, mingled with his enjoyment of the Hner arts and music. He also was quite a chap among the fair sex: there's lots in store for him in the future. Home Room President: Dramatic Club: Welfare Committeeg Treasurer Art Club. 22

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E AL HIGH SCHOOL MICHAEL BEREZOWSKI 2444 Aspen Street Morris Mike is popular for the simple reason that he is natural, can crack as good a joke as anybody, and is brilliant scholastically. Since coming to Central he has obtained every Barn- well Badge, Mike probably knows more about radio than any other student in school. He has made it his chief hobby, is president of the Radio Club, and plans to take up Radio En- gineering as his life work. Mike delights in classical or semi-classical music, and devours historical books. We miss our guess by a wide mark if Mike doesn't leave his imprint on his chosen Held. Secretary, President, Radio Club: Vice- President, German Club: Bamwell Honor Roll. HAROLD MILTON BERNSTEIN 2477-77th Avenue Blaine Besides being an athlete and a cheerleader, Harold seems to have plenty of time to keep his scholarship way up. Slug is known for his broad shoulders and fancy dressing: he also possesses an excellent collection of records, both swing and sweet. His meanderings among the fair daffodils are known far and wide, for Slug's lady-killing is an old story, He aspires to become a doctor of veterinary medicine iunot a horse doctor he emphatically ex- claimsl. His keen mind, healthy body, and downright determination to attain his goal war- rant admiration. We wish him luck. Track Team: Cheerleader: Barnwell Honor Roll: Barnwell Library Assistantg Book Treas- urer: Basketball: Counselor Staff. 24