Central High School - Warrior Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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—Friday afternoons—Youthful Patrick Henrys de- 1449 claimed “Give me liberty” and spelling champions up- held their reputations in matches to the pleasure and edification of visiting parents, friends, and members of the Board of Visitors. These oratorical contests and spelling bees were the only extra- curricular activities that relieved the weekly grind. Students came to study—studied—went home—that’s all. No student government developed a sense of responsibility; no clubs offered opportunities to make friends, learn, and have fun at the same time. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” was Nort the idea in 1849. Page Eleven

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And Are Off on Conventions, Trips, Campaigns EN ROUTE to NSPA Convention of High School Journalists at French Lick are editors and business managers of the WARRIOR: McClean, Kahn, Schrader, Law, Bowling, Lane, Hinz. “ALL ABOARD for the SASG Convention at Mobile, Alabama!” say Delegates Bill Allen, Peggy Morgan, and Nat Dillon—Nat won 2nd prize as prettiest delegate. OUT OF TOWN TRIPS are high points on the athletic schedule. This bus load is about to leave for Clarksdale. INGENIOUS MANAGERS stage ag- gressive campaigns in Student Govern- ment elections. Candidates are selected by Nominating Conventions of home room delegates. To be elected president is the highest honor any student can win, for in his and his cabinet’s hands is the good name of Central. Gorgeous George’s weight goes to Gold ticket.

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Student Government Cabinets 1948 - 1949 Seated—Allen, Morgan, Bartusch, Leftwich, Stiller, Liddell, Bartholomew Standing—Fisher, Mieher, Droke, Dillon Willis, Busch, Webb, Foster. Citizens of Tomorrow Get Practice Today UNDER THE SPLENDID LEADERSHIP of Bill Leftwich and Brady Bartusch the Student Govern- ment has functioned smoothly. They revised the con- stitution, published the “Hello Central’? (edited by Bill Mieher), and reorganized the monitor system Judge Droke prepares for court. Page Twelve and courts for greater efficiency. This group also improved auditorium programs, bought a new trophy case, sent delegates to the SASG convention in Mo- bile, and raised funds for Polio and Community Chest drives. Sponsors: Misses L. Mauzy, Green. Top: Big Officials busy with nominations. Bottom: Shh! Those are secret ballots, Frank.