Little Rock Central High School - Pix Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Senior Class Officers DON MANES NATALIE ALEXANDER JODY SMITH President Secretary Vice President

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Jlittle Hook SonuMi eMtijh School The Mott Beautiful High Sekool In America Utk and Park Streeti little Rock. Arka.teai Pkaae 5-1 Hi May 1. 1954 Dear Seniors: The five hundred seventy-five members of the class of 1954 have the distinction of being the first class to graduate from this school under the name of Little Rock Central High School. This name change to Little Rock Central High School has not taken away from the great past of our school. To the three members of the fir at graduating class of 1873 and the 18,383 subsequent graduates have merely been added another group who have maintained the high standards of our school. Our scholastic achievements, the success of our superb athletic teams and the excellence of our student council, our band, our choir and our many other wonderful organizations have been due in large part to the leadership of the members of this class. It is they, too, who have maintained that friendly school atmosphere for which we are justly.envied, our fine and open-minded pupil-teacher relationship, and the high degree of mature self-control evidenced by the pupils. The class of 1954 will be interested in the future of Little Rock Central High School. In my opinion, it is bright. The enrollment, 2020 this year, will jump to 2200 next year and 2400 the year following. Growth always means change, and that change from one to several high schools in our city, which is indicated by the addition of Central to our name, has caused concern among some. They fear that our standards will be lowered, our organizations weakened by the build- ing of new high schools. 1 do not agree. Our magnificicnt buildings, our beautiful campus, and our fine athletic stadium will be hard to equal in any future high schools in the city. The traditions of democracy, school loyalty, and high standards of excellence at Little Rock Central High School will stay alive for many years because they are so deeply a part of the lives of the students, the staff, and the graduates of the school. The class of 1954 will long be remembered at Little Rock Central High School as the first class to be graduated under that name. Their commencement marks the beginning of a new epoch in our history. Affectionately yours. JWM:cb 24

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Seniors Adcock, Jerry Future Tradesmen of Arkansas Adkins, Gordon Future Tradesmen of Arkansas Adcock, Pat Nitecappers Junior Varsity Football Aldrich, Joe L. Tiger, Concert Band Stardust Talent Scouts All-State Band Alexander, Natalie Nat. Honor Society Homecoming Maid Student Council Alexander, Bill Nitecappers Allen, Dorothy Allison, Ed Sabres Allen, Pat Debonaires Starlites Anderson, Lila A Cappella Choir Soufhernaires Starlite Argo, Mary Alice Debonaires Beta Club Nat. Honor Society Archer, Marshall Freddie Future Tradesmen of Arkansas Armstrong, Betty Ruth Askey, Ruth Gold Jackets Debonaires H. R. Ticket Salesman Askew, Ann Gold Jackets Starlites Jr. Nat. Arts and Letters Atkinson, Robert Avery, Elizabeth Key Club A Cappella Choir Gold Jackets Nat. Honor Society Ausbrooks, Delores Future Tradesmen of Arkansas DECA 26