Lima Central Catholic High School - Flame Yearbook (Lima, OH)

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Row Row Row Row Row Row ' ART CLUB 1-Juanita Rogers, Jean Livenspire, Murial Teitelbaum, Dorothy Levy, La Donne Beasley 2-Joan Fishel, Barbara, Davis, Verla Artis, Miss Mary Kirk, Gordon Sherrick, Jo King, Mary Ellen Kuhlman CAMERA CLUB -Mary Ann Neuman, Ruth Stebbins, Priscilla Gregg, Dorothy Koehler -Loretta Lyons, Alice Jones, Sue Thomas, Peggy Jo May -Dick Roberts, Doris Brown, Betty Andrews, Lois Jenkins -Mr. E. L. Huber, Larry Baker, Henry Tinuuerman, Harry Breeden wi 22511

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Jzmfbr Red Cross C'ouncf7 JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL President - - - John Altstetter Vice President - - Michael Davidian Secretary - Kathleen Niemeyer Treasurer - - Jane' Cuthbert Advisor - Miss Mary B. Kirk In l88l the Red Cross Society was founded by Miss Clara Barton, a kind, eager, peace- loving woman. As you no doubt know, the Red Cross is a world-wide organization. It knows all battlelines: it makes no distinction between race or religion. In time of War it aids the civilians and soldiers of the enemy as well as those of the allies. In time of peace it aids all people in distress. The Red Cross is, in, an indirect way, responsible for the winning of wars: that is, the morale of the soldiers is greatly built up by the kindness and patience extended to them from this worthy organization. Have you ever realized how many helpful and patriotic projects the Junior Red Cross Council of Lima Central High School has undertaken and accomplished this year? In the autumn, toys and other articles suitable for Christmas gifts were collected and sent to the children of Great Britain. In aiding the Red Cross to overcome a shortage of thread a Spool Day was set aside on which all students were asked to bring spools of thread. Let us not forget the Victory Day Book Campaign when the students brought books suitable for the use of Army and Navy men, This is the second successful year for the Junior Red Cross Council in Central High School. Chosen to serve on the council are twenty-eight capable students. This year a special group of committees assisted the president in the work of the council. A production and bandage committee, composed of girls, spent hours in making bandages for the use of wounded soldiers and civilians in Europe and the Philippine Islands. First aid classes were organized for juniors and seniors. For the children of European and South American coun- tries, another committee prepared albums showing the work of the American Red Cross in foreign nations as well as in America. Fo eggn Correspondence dab FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE CLUB President - - - Marilyn Baker Vice President - Norma Rakestraw Secretary - - - Lucille Forton Treasurer - - - Claire Angell Advisor - Miss Gertrude Marshall If you look up the word correspond in the dictionary, you will find this definition: com- munication by letters. Think of the enjoyment in receiving a letter from a friend in a different state or country: think of the interesting and dilferent things you can learn from these people. The United States could be more closely united to South and Central America if more people would take an interest and correspond with our South American friends. Youths of America do not entirely realize the condition of the world, but they do know that it is impossible to correspond with our friends abroad because of poor communication and censorship. The students greatly appreciate the fact that nothing has yet happened to sever our rela- tions with South and Central Americag therefore, correspondence with these countries continues. The club has heard the following speakers: Mr. Bernhard Bing, a German-Jewish refugee, who related to the club conditions in Germany before and after the rule of Hitler: Miss Inez Agerter, who spoke on Mexico and displayed different articles from that country: Miss Jeanette Stuart, who showed moving pictures of Mexico: and Mr, Peterson, a former missionary, who spoke on Tibet, China, and Japan. ' HELEN R. MILLER 'fi M-121'-

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I-'lhe Aff! and Camera' flab FINE ARTS CAMERA CLUB President - - - Juanita Rogers President , . , Loretta Lyons Vice- President - - Gordon Sheirrick Vice president and Secretary - Secretary - Muriel Teitelbaum ----- D0l'0fl1Y K0ehlel' Treasurer - Dick Zimmerman Treasurer - - - - Sue Thomas AdViSDl' - Miss Mary B. Kirk Advisor Mr. E. L. Huber Just a minute, please. Hold that pose. Ah--that's fine. Now let's try one on Central's front steps. I'm going to submit my best picture in the contest. .lust think-this picture may win a prize. Hey-wait a minute. There's the milkman's horse. That look on his face would make anyone laugh. Think I'll take a snap of him. Say-you should see the picture I took of the grouch next door. Almost anything makes an excellent subject for my pictures. Did you know that professional photographers have started this way? From scratch I mean. Here is a good place to take an angle shot. Now all you have to do is stand on this stairway and look up at that building. I'll just be a minute getting adjusted, so be calm. My pictures always seem to be better when I take them at an angle. There--that ought to make another good picture. After it is developed, you will be standing up-side-down, defying all the laws of gravity. V At last my friend and his camera left me. and I decided to resign as a subject for photogra- phers. My neck had a kink in it, and my dignity had' gone with the wind. I think that last picture of me had a slight CU resemblance to Frankenstein. I wonder where he ever learned all this material about the camera. The last time I met him he acted normal, but now he keeps mumbling things about tripods, filters, hypos, and other foreign terms. Help-he's returned. This photography is surely great, isn't it? I really Wasn't interested until this year, when I heard Central had a Camera Club made up entirely of its senior high students. When I heard they met every first and third Wednesdays during club period, I lost no time in joining it. I leave my woes behind as the mysteries of camera mechanics are explained. Taking pictures as a hobby may start an amateur like my friend toward a successful camera career. These Central photographers are learning to snap their shutter with the skill of an experienced cameraman. India ink? Paints and brushes? Sculpturing? You never heard of these at Central? Then you must not be a member of the Fine Arts Club. If you are wondering how these tie together, just ramble into Room 350 during a club period. As you step in, you will see students molding small dolls' heads. CNo, they aren't going back to their childhood days, either.Q I wonder why they're making dolls? These future artists are certainly busy. Look at their skillful hands changing a blank piece of paper into a beautiful sunset! Over there in the corner is some scenery or something. Isn't that Miss Mary Kirk examining a country view? I wonder what that group of girls is doing at that table? It looks like they're sewing on something. Horrors-a body. Help-I'm in a morgue. Oh- it's only a doll's body. What are our high school students doing with dolls? I'll have to investigate this. Excuse me, but I was just looking at some of your work. I managed to say, and I wonder if you could explain why-? You mean Why we are working on these? Oh-these are going to be marionettes. No wonder they fooled youl For two years the. Fine Arts Club has looked forward to presenting a marionette show. Then it was only an idea, but now they hope it will become a reality. You had better' be careful when you step back: that maze of strings has to be put on the dolls yet. How do you like this miniature chair? Every meeting they add a few more pieces of furniture to the collection. You ought to see some of Central's he-men making doll furniture. With everyone' co-operating, no wonder they keep the Fine Arts Club ranking among Central's outstanding clubs. DOROTHY KOEHLER ml 23:2