Central High School - Warrior Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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CENTRAL HIGH WARRIOR All «A” Pupils Rosalind Dubroyner S. L. Kopald, Jr. Dorothy Gall Gladys Moore, Ruth Irby Dorothy Jean Northern Sara Morehead Page Thirty-one

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SENIOR EDITION? 1939 Our Future Tonight, we, the Class of 39, bid our last farewell to Central High School, receive our diplomas, a handshake and a blessing. We, who have looked forward to this mght of eraduation, now regret its passing and are not so eager to leave the school and faculty we have grown to know and respect. As we sit here, a continuous train of rem- iniscences flashes across Our memories. Friends we have made; tasks we have ac- complished; lessons we have perhaps not liked, yet studied; teachers with whom we have worked; all have a place in this rapid chain of events and bring back thoughts of familiar surroundings. Thus saddened by our leaving, yet en- couraged and strengthened by ambition and determination, we shall soon remove these caps and gowns, being no longer High School seniors, but another class of graduates step- ping cautiously forth into a new and un- known world. As we prepare to go forth, even the most daring among us hesitate as we realize fully the precarious surroundings into which we are advancing. We see a world of hostile nations striv- ing for power, quarreling over territories hovering on the brink of a major war. Ethopia, Spain, and China have already felt the crushing force of devastating con- flicts. Austria, Czechoslavakia, Bohemia, Lithuania, Memel, and Albania have felt the devouring greed of men mad with power. As democratic statesmen struggle valiantly for peace, the Rome-Berlin axis pushes its way into the richest lands of Europe. While British armaments and conscription are doubled and gas masks fitted on men, women, and children, foreign dictators meet to de- cide the fate of nations. Into such a world do we cautiously advance to meet the might- lest challenge ever offered a civilization—a challenge to save modern civilization from complete destruction, Page Thirty The most progressive advance of science, business, and culture the world has ever wit- nessed is being threatened. Marvelous dis- coveries in the fields of medicine and sci- ence, new theories of law and government yet in the making, all the inventions of the twen- tieth century will be crushed if the next war is as terrible as it must inevitably be. Not only do we see such alarming con- ditions in Europe, but focusing our attention on matters of unrest and disturbance nearer home, we see alarming conditions and inter- national problems in South America. Alarm- ing conditions? International problems? Yes, caused by Nazi and Fascist representa- tives who have gained a strong foothold in Latin American Countries. Communication and transportation between South America and Europe have been carefully built up by German agents schooled in ‘‘Organization and Colonization in the Americas.’’ While Germany’s South American cotton trade was doubled in 1938, Mextco signed oil trade agreements with Italy. These treaties were formerly consigned to Great Britain. Thus the trouble-makers of Europe provide for future colonies in the Americas. These are the eonditions of the outside world. Now let us determine the more im- mediate problems of our own nation. Just what may we expect to find when we examine the possibilities of making a successful start now or after college years? Viewing our own country, we see it in the midst of the most radical experiment it has ever attempted. Overwhelmed by un- employment, faced with the problem of a very unbalanced budget, appropriating bil- lions for defense, striving to make adjust- ments between big business, and the govern- ment, it is passing through the most pre- carious decade of its entire history. Never before have more dictatorial peace time pow- (Continued on page 39)

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———————— = SENIOR EDITION? 1939 Chatter Say, did you hear about so-and-so? Well, I did. too, and do you know She had a date with what’s-his-name, Humph! I’ve caught on to her lttle game. Meow! the cats seem busy these days Hen sessions are becoming more the rage Gossip’s spreading a mile a minute Though probably there isn’t any truth in it. In order that seniors in years to come Will remember this class and all its fun We’ed best write in a friendher vein And pray the blessings of peace might reign. Our dignified classmates have had their share Of fun, good times, and friendship to spare Look at Billy Phillips and little Davis there Seems they’re together just everywhere. And then there’s another devoted pair Who get in a quiet-natured person’s hair Marjorie Hall is so fond of Joe She broke his rib, her love to show. Don’t forget the miss who proved her ability By romping down Beale Street with graceful agility Norma, ole girl, we’ll admit you’re no pill Monaghan’s okay, just ask Sallis Hill! Ah! a fanciful bit has come to light Jitterbugs, hearken, this will delight! No other than Jesse, our dignified lad, Was seen gaily trucking—not bad, not bad. The fairer sex not to be outdone Decided to join in on all the fun 3ut Amelia Cocke after swinging away Could hardly walk the following day. Goofus McRae with the greatest of ease Was waltzing at lunch with his friend Louise, The amazing part of it was that they Were the only two who were dacing that day. It seems Sugar Sherman to Buddy’s alarm Upon Frank Boswell has centered her charm. For all the time you’ll see these two Together going the places they do. Often we’ll glance at this little book Laughing, remembering as we look, At Johnny and Mary, and what they’ve done For Ole Central Hi, as her fondest sons. But now it’s time for our chatter to end. You pass on this word to all your friends Love this school all the while you’re here For when you leave it, you’ll miss it, I fear. GOSSIP This senior Warrior draws to a close three years of hard work and many happy memories such as Cecelia Hill’s happy face, shining on everyone, especially Bill Wills and Tommy Samuels. Anita Fonville was also a pretty sight, trudging the halls of dear ole Central. Rich- ard Gruenewood thinks so anyway, and he wishes Chubby Andrews wasn’t of the same opinion. Marguerite Bigger and Bob Allen are a devoted pair we can ’t fail to mention. Long to be remembered will be Richard Allen following Dorothy Flake everywhere. Dorothy Sharpe also has an ardent admirer that reclines himself all over her locker in the person of Bobby Saunders. Page Thirty-two dilly Goff has the definite characteristic of ‘‘dogging.’’ He was truly interested when he inquired Betty Trickett’s phone number. A very ‘‘Tricky”’ gal. No? The definition of ‘‘bum’’ has been re- cuested—Well, upon looking it up—it covered several pages—therefore, we will endeavor to offer original examples; Larry Me, Lynn Aaron, Tom Jackson, George Jones, and Frank Boswell. Jean Magee really gets around. Jack Gordon would be satisfied with Jean any way, shape, or form. Tanner Davis is in Jack’s class when it comes to that. For Anne Adams strictly ‘‘Gets’’? Tanner and vice versa. Frances Stephens is the sweetest and friendliest in the senior class. Kemper W. and Albert Fulmer are striving hard.