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Show H't . Uor ( c V i: Aerials Dept. c.. ?f library ' 6 CA5r tftali SOUTH SALT LAKE NEWS Serving The Center Of Industry Volume South Salt Lake, Utah, Thursday, October 1 ; Intellectual Stimulation Central Jr. 17, M j: ' , l' 1968 . t g f Number 24 a Goal High Sees 18 Years of Growth Central Junior High School, "the . million dollar school", had its beginning in September of 1950. when the school was opened with an enrollment of 958 students. There were no doors or windows, sidewalks or paved roads, when the students and faculty first arrived. Under the leadership of the first principal, Mr. Kenneth C. Farrer, faculty and students adjusted to the inconveniencies of an unfinished school and settled down to business. Many meetings were called that first year, in an auditorium without seats, where everyone had to stand. The students actively participated in planning the school program. The school colors, green and gold, and the school mascot, the Bruin, were chosen. A school constitution was written. Many classes participated in projects which were designed to acquaint students with their new, modern schoo. For example, the mathematics department measured the floor space and calculated the size of the school. Central Junior High is built on a fill and many speculated that the building would fall apart within five years. There is evidence of settling and many cracks were filled and repainted this year, nineteen years buildlater. This ing is one of the few schools built with a concrete second floor and roof, due to the shortage of wooden building materials at the time. Mill Creek, which flows directly north of the school, had to be dug deeper to prevent the flooding which had well-construc- SCHOOL administrators of Central Jr. High School are from left, counselors Hal T. Sperry , Julene B. Oliver and Boyd Williams, and Principal Dix A. MxMullin. ted occurred during the first year. In 1950 Central was drawing Editorial November 1968 will be the month of decision. We cannot escape its consequences, for good or evil. Now is the time we must prepare to make the most crucial decisions we have ever made in our lives. We cannot postpone the inevitable decision until election day and then . decide what the important issues are and for whom we should vote to carry the burden of government for the next four years or more. As Americans we have always had a deep sense of pride in the sacred privilege of free elections and the privacy of the election The decisions we make November 5th as we mark our ballot booth. and say this is what I want, could and might be the last time free ' elections in America will be available to the electorate without violence and bloodshed, uncertainty and death. the past century to bring us back from the brink of chaos and disaster, war and pestilence, uncertainty and fear. We mce climbed the mountain of fame and fortune, and Old Glory was ever the symbol of freedom and liberty the nations of the earth looked to us for direction and guidance in peaceful pursuits, and our friends were legion. But the past few years has changed much of this and we now stand almost alone in the battle to find ways to peace and security at home and abroad. At present Mr. Humphrey is becoming desperate and is promising almost anything and everything, including the spending of more money and stopping the bombing in Viet Nam. He knows full well he cannot make good on his promises unless he promises to kick the Decision Makers out and appoint new men with know-ho- w who will fearlessly face the task and make the decisions that will bring back confidence and trust and who know what needs to be done and make positive plans to do it. It has been proven from past experiences that when changes have been made and new intelligence sits at the council tables that America finds new avenues to travel that build for peace and prosperity. Discord, uncertainty and fear are dissipated. Confidence and faith in government is restored. It is to be hoped that the voters will sense their great responsibility and carry their convictions to the voting booth on November 5th. 60 Science-room- s were added onto the east end of the middle wing of the school, plus a new vocal music room above shade trees were them. In 1964-6- 5 planted along the front of the builda further addition ing. In 1965-6- 6 of two gymnastic rooms, a new hallway, and landscaping began. In the past sixteen years, Central's boundaries have fluctuated in all directions, especially East and West. This has greatly changed ic the level of the student population. With a gradual ic levdropping in this el, student interest and achievement has also dropped. Today Central has an enrollment of 1110 students. Intellectual apathy remains one of socio-econom- socio-econom- PITTSBURGH Testing Laboratory, located in heart of industrial South Salt Lake, conducts experiments and inspections of wide variety of products. Testing Lab in So. Salt Lake Services Clients in 7 States The Pittsburg Testing Laboratory became the great Aluminum Co. located at 2955 South West Temple of America. is another successful business Pittsburg maintains offices and of South Salt Lake. Its laboratories occuping 200,000 sq. location here is another indication of ft. of floor space in 44 cities. In the growth and stability of the many addition there are numerous field crews operating laboratories or inprogressive businesses finding residence in this area. spection offices for specific proen-terpr- ize What will be our decision? Can Vice President Hubert Humphrey do the job that needs to be done? Will he clean up the mess in WashCand he do it? We must remember one thing the Decision ington? Makers for the past eight years are entrenched in the policies and; decision of the present administration, and it is doubtful of Mr. ' Humphrey can weed them out and reverse the trend that has led us to the brink of disaster. Can he stop the waste of our money and natural resources in a war that cannot be won? Or change the course ' of violence and death at home and abroad? Highland Drive, fifteen blocks away, and as far west as Redwood Road. When Central opened, both Madison and Blaine Schools Discontinued their Junior high programs and became elementary schools. Central took over their junior high enrollments. In 1953, Mr. Claude C. Lemon, a thirty-ye- ar veteran in the field of education, took over the principal-shi- p of the school and watched his faculty and student enrollment grow until 1957. Central's leadership was then turned over to Mr. Reho F. Thorum who held the post until 1959. Mr. Thorum instilled in the students a wonderful feeling of school spirit and respect for tradition. Mr. Alma S. Edwards was the next principal who wisely handled the school, innovating many worthwhile projects during the next five the Fine and years. In 1959-19was initiated. Arts Festival Applied Parents came to view the exhibits prepared by the various departments. In 1963-6- 4 the faculty and administration put new emphasis on a scholoarship program in which recognition was given three times a year to students who had achieved academically. An "I made it! list also recognized those who had raised their grade-poi- nt average by an entire point. In 1964, Mr. Norman D. Riggs, filled the vacancy left by Mr. Edwards. New classes were added to the curriculum in 1965-6- 6, including power machanics, girls' crafts, ad- -, vanced metal shop, boys' foods, vocal ensemble, and typing for selected eighth graders. In 1967 Mr. D McMullin was assigned as principal. Presently the school curriculum is moving ahead to meet todays demand on students. The original physical plant is still funtioning with only minor repairs and a few coats of paint. A new addition to the school was built in 1962. Two new Who Can Do The Job? The next president of the United States must be a man of caution, A man of experience dedicated to the courage and determination. proposition that America must be united in the greatest crusade of students from as far east as above In 1881 Pittsburg Testing Laboratory was founded as a partnership of William Kent and William F. Zimmerman to provide engineering inservice and to conduct spection : physical tests. A chemical depart- ment was added in 1883 by George H. Clapp and Alfred E. Hunt, and the business continued under the name Hunt and Clapp Pittsburg Testing Laboratory. The early organization was a limited partnership later incorporated in 1907. Of historical interest are the experiments of Hunt and Clapp in connection with the process invented by Charles Martin Hall for the reduction of alumina. Their experiments resulted in the creation of the Pittsburg Reduction Co. which later jects. Nationwide wervice is thus easily arranged through any local office or through headquarters at Pittsburg. Their Roster of Clients ranges from some of the largest corporations to the private individuals, whose need for inspections vary in a wide range of products and construction processes. No job is so small nor too large for the men, equipment and facilities of Pittsburg to handle. James L. Munnerlyn is manager of The South Salt Lake District offices; Robert C. Mathews is Laboratory Manager, This district office services seven of the western states; via Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. our foremost problems. We are now receiving federal funds which provide special materials and training to help us to reach these culturally deprived students. In 1962 Principal AlmaS. Edwards instituted a Central Junior High School Collection of Art. The purpose was to foster a broader and richer cultural environment for the students to encourage them to develop a greater sensitivity to beauty. Working with faculty, students. P.T.A. officers and Mr. Delbert Smedley, Granite District Art Supervisor, interest was generated and funds were raised. A committee selected the paintings to be purchased from an invitational exhibit held at the school. This project has been carried on each succeeding year. In addition, three paintings have been donated by private individuals and three ninth grade classes have purchased and two paintings and one donated mosaic. Central now has 25 pictures in the collection with an estimated total value of $10,425.00. At Central we try year by year, class by class and if necessary problem by problem to help eah student find an identy which benefits him and the society he will ulti- mately serve. |