Central High School - Zenith Yearbook (Duluth, MN)

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Congratulations to the students and faculty upon the fiftieth birthdate of Central High School of Duluth. Since the public schools of this nation were established only a little more than a century ago, Central High School may be considered as among the older high schools in the nation. ln the half century consider- able progress has been made and credit should be given to the devotion and the inspiration of the faculties. Many graduates have attained prom- inence and have been a credit not only to themselves, to their parents, and to the community, but also to the school. May the Class of i943 be inspired by the fact that this class has the dis- tinction of graduating from Central High School a half century after its establishment. Well wishes are ex- tended to the entire student body and faculty. May the traditions of the past continue to be upheld, an inspiration to all those who are to follow this generation of students and who will continue to participate in the progress and growth of Central High School in the future. YE. W f Wm. . '3' DR. H. H. EELKEMA Superintendent of Schools Issuing over 600 work permits this year, giving out early dismissal and inter- class tardiness slips, checking class ab- sences, helping girls through advice and action, representing Central on various civic committees, and acting as nurse in the absence of our regular nurse - that's Mrs. Benson. What Central student has not received a slip sometime signed with the familiar Mrs. W. H. B. ? He who is true to the best he knows today will know a better best tomorrow is Mrs. Benson's philosophy. W. H. BENSON Dean of Girls 'tri . ell. VY-U--cob

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THE PASSING YEARS -l ZENITH 1895 ADMINI TRATION 1892-The Central faculty numbered fourteen teachers, eight of whom had no degrees. Eugene F. Lohr, A.B., was principal. Science, math, music, Latin, French, English, German, Greek, manual training, drawing, stenography, and typewriting were the subiects taught. I894-Under the one session plan then in use, school opened at 9:00 A.M. and recitations continued until l:3O P.M. l905-Mr. T. F. Phillips came to our teaching staff. 1913-W. H. Benson- Ruby rings may not be his speciality, but he certainly has a leaning toward Rings, red. lOur Mrs. Benson's name was Ringsredi. 1914-L. Young, principal- To meet Mr. Young, our principal, outside of school, is to meet him on an equal footing and to appreciate the fact that there is more fellowship in him than his speech signifies. l925-A. M. Santee- Mr. Santee has won the respect of every Centralite. He stands for manliness and straight thinking. 1925-Margaret Taylor- When Miss Taylor was made dean, the girls of Central approved and pledged their hearty sup- port. She will always be remembered for her thoughtful acts and friendly greetings. 1925-V. B. Ging- By 'mistering' all the boys and seldom 'missing' the girls, he has made Room lOO the real seat of learning in the High School. 1927-A. F. M. Custance-Born Jan. 28, 1866--Died Aug. 2l, 1926. lt is impossible to think of Mr. Custance and not think of music. But we are not to remember Mr. Custance alone for his linguistic skill or for his musical genius. He was a friend. He had wide sympathies. He was a busy man. But none found him too busy to give attention to a worthy cause. - V. B. Ging. i940-T. F. Phillips- Mr, T. F. Phillips-'Phil'-left a greater memorial than mere beauty. His memorial is a living one, it came from his appointed task on earth. 1943 Several of our present day faculty were once students at Central. Zeniths of their student days say about them: Eleanor Abbett- Eleanor does not tell the world of her capa- bilities, but she shows proof of them by actual work. Walter Bateman- Quiet unassuming ability has been one of Walter's greatest assets in his three years of success at Central. Cyrilla Burns- Young in years, but old in knowledge. Ethel Hansen- The smaller the morsel, the sweeter the flavor. Marion Maio-- Graciously sincere, one of a group of girls who have formed a corporation. Mary Marvin-lher handl An extremely peculiar hand com- bining the ideas of both the practical and idealistic. Super- stitious tendency. Great courage of convictions and con- scientiousness indicated by extraordinary head line. Lillie Moen- A maiden modest and yet self-possessed. Hazel O'Neill- Hazel has been leading the class in monthly marks ever since the first reports come out when we were Freshmen, so it is no wonder that she is flrst on the Honor Roll. Ruth Ringsred iMrs. Bensonl- Honor pupils are announced. Ruth Ringsred leads the list. 'Tis toil's reward that sweetens industry. William Simmons--Prophecy- William Simmons, the poet, one of the former Zenith Feature writers, has taken over the pub- lication of 'Life'-humorous dramatist. John Steele- Every inch a gentleman, to say nothing of his feet. Kenneth Talkovich- He is not very studious-Please don't take him as suchp He cares for naught but physics-He likes that very much. Esley Tidball-- Esley is one of those quiet fellows who con- tinually surprises you with their droll remarks. Guy Warren- Although he may be bashful, his looks do him beliep And when he starts debating, you'll know the reason why. Lola Wilson- Here's a girl we much admire, for she has lots of grit. No troubles make her lose her fireg she does much more than her bit. By MARION ANDERSON

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GEORGE A. BECK Principal of Central Mr. Stiles maintains general school discipline under the direction of the principal, keeps up a catalogue file of school and college bulletins, and is in charge of the personnel folders, in which are filed parental excuses, class admits, school ability tests, school achievement tests, comments of teachers, records of interviews, and copies of correspondence with parents. Youth must be served that age may serve is Mr. Stiles' personal motto. G. S. STILES Boys' Counselor, Head of Attendance Department, and commercial teacher. I7 A review of the three years since Mr. Beck has been principal at Central shows the following progress: a Student Coun- cil to represent all students, an extensive activities program, regular assemblies with a series of professional programs, a working monitor system. Establishment of a chapter of the National Honor Society and of the National Thespian Society. A testing program for Smith-Hughes and for vocations, a guidance manual and preliminary steps toward a guidance program, development of the music and health programs, as well asthe George- Dean course for office practice and retail selling. Personnel folders, the four-year plan, a new type of permanent record cards, report cards, and attendance records. Development of visual education through two new moving picture ma- chines, one room set up for proiections, the auditorium wired for telephone, light, and sound, two new beaded screens. Enlarged library, doubling the floor space and more than doubling the equip- ment. Complete reorganization of the finan- cial structure through the Central High School General Activities Fund. Ss s 'VH' -Y S8