Central A to Z

by Kathy Laakso & Teddy Meronek

The History of a Superior School

Superior Central High School played host to three presidents, inspired great teachers, and produced professional athletes, artists, and business and community leaders — and at least one national hero.

Central A to Z introduces you to Central High Schools most illustrious alumni, favorite teachers and coaches and the aspects of social life that made it a special place to go to school.

Inside learn about award winning photographers Ray Jones and Esther Bubley, gridiron greats Ernie Nevers and Bud Grant, beloved English teacher Lulu “Dickie” Dickman, and World War II flying ace Richard I Bongas well as visits by JFK, Herbert Hoover, and Calvin Coolidge, who in 1928 used Central High School as his Summer White House.