Madison High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Mansfield, OH)

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Achieve c Top Honors The class of '52 is proud to announce Ward Patterson as Valedictor- ian, and Ruth Ann Ha- german as Salutotorian. These honors are achieved through hard work and are based on scholastic standards of the four high school years. Ward received the highest award, and Ruth Ann, second. These students have worked hard and deserve their rewards. Page Twenty-four Mrs. Kissel Is Senior Class Advisor When the seniors of 52 entered Madison as freshmen, we were fortunate to have Mrs. Freda Kissel as our class ad- visor for our high school years. She proved to be a worthy advisor, for she was interested in the things we wanted to do. She helped us decorate the gym for the freshman party and kept our expenses down. She thought of many ways to make our class parties enjoyable, and no one will ever forget the Kids Party held this year. The senior year is always one of tur- moil. We had to be measured for gowns, and go through practices, but she always had a smile. Mrs. Kissell will always be remember- ed by our class and we want her to know we appreciate her helpfulness even if it dcesn't show.

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Down Memory Lane Hello there! I was planning to take a trip today and I thought you might like to go along with me. Oh, my name is Memory. We're going to go down Mem- ory Lane. Remember your first day at Madison and all the new faces? Of course you re- member Mr. Miller's annual speech on school behavior. You should remember you heard it again the next year. Septem- ber 7 was the date. For your class officers you elected Bill Fletcher, president, Ward Patterson, vice president, George Stevens, secretary, and Shirley Conroy, treasurer. Mrs. Kissel was selected as class advisor for the four years. You looked like a very promising class. After a week or so, a definite plan of study took shape for the year. The freshman party was held April 29 and everyone had a wonderful time. Before you knew it, the time for summer vacation was there. The summer went fast as usual and there was another year ahead of you. School began September 12. lt looks as if the boys really took over at election time. George Stevens was chosen as presidentg Leland Strong, vice president, John Troupe secretary, and Dean Stoffer, treasurer. lt was a busy year with football games, grade cards, X-rays, the Turkey Hop, icy roads, and always that new girl friend. Then the long awaited junior year and you were no longer underclassmen. Class presidential election turned out to be quite a battle royal. A battle of the sexes and Ruth Armstrong was the winner. Her vice president was Tom Brittian. Viola Betz and Jerry Talentire were chosen secretary and treasurer respectively. Then football season and student assemblies began to take up your time. As always there were books and exams. Thanksgiving vacation was a welcome event and the first snow- ball was on everyone's mind and everyone was hoping that we would be a winner that year. The junior play was Me and My Shadow. lt was a big success under the direction of Mr. Wendlemoot. Club init- iations came in about here and the Christ- mas program and vacation. From then on the time really went by in a hurry. More games, music contests, and the junior par- ty. Then Easter, scholarship tests, and the long awaited Junior-Senior Prom. Didn't you have a good time? The year was over and you were facing that all important senior year. Seniors, What! It didn't seem pos- sible. The usual first day and the job of trying to get yourself settled down after vacation. Class elections were held and you gave Ward Patterson the honor and the hard work of the senior president. Richard Groff was chosen as vice president, Connie Koogle, secretary, and Meredith Smith, treasurer. They were really good officers, too. The senior play was given on November 30. Miss Stout and her cast really were to be congratulated on the fine performance. The title was The Curious Savage. The annual football banquet was held on the 8th of December. By some fate, snow and icy roads gave us an extra week of vacation at Christmas. March 2l was the G. A. swing. The seniors had their party on March 7, and May 16 was the day of the prom. This was also the sen- iors last day of school at dear old Madison. The farewell party was on the 2lst of May and the baccalaureate was Sunday, May 25. Finally the big day for you as seniors arrived. Graduation not only meant leav- ing Madison and the end of school here, but the beginning of your final career. Here we are back to the present again. lt's now up to you to look to the future and make the most of it. Aim high and good luck to this the Class of l952. O O O O Class Motto: Our quest is the horizon. Class Colors: Blue and Gray. Class Flower: Talsmen Rose. l O I O Senior title page lpage 137 shows seniors, Shurlene Scheurer, Carolyn McEl- haney, Dave McBride, Terry McKnown, and Tom Brittain, saying goodbye to Mr. Miller, Helen and dear old Madison. Page Twenty-three

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Senior Royalty l l 4 ROW 1-Connie Koogle, Cindy Laubscher, Dean Stoffer, Betty Schag, Shirley Conroy. ROW 2-Ruth Ann Hagerman, Beverly Morr, Jean Orock, Kay Jesson, Shurlene Scheurer. Each year the students of Madiszn elect a May Queen, a May King, a Home- coming Queen, a Ramette Queen, two May Queen Attendants. The Senior Royalty is composed of the seniors who have been elected as cne or more of these during their years at Madison. The first year that this class attended Madison they chose two girls to be the Freshmen May Queen Attendants. These two girls were Shurlene Scheurer and Kay Jesson, During the sophomore year the class chose Kay .lesson and Beverly Morr to represent their class in the May day fes- tivities. The May Queen and King are chosen from the Junior class. When the i952 class were juniors Betty Schag was elected by the school to reign as May Queen and Dean Stotter, May King. The two junior girls who served as attendants to this lovely queen were Shurlene Scheurer and Shirley Conroy. For the big Homecoming Game a queen and four attendants from the senior class are elected by the school to reign over the game. This year Cindy Laubscher had the honor of being Homecoming Queen. Her attendants were Ramona Banks, Ruth Ann Hagerman, Beverly Morr, and Connie Koogle. Jean Orock become Ramette Queen when the girls of G. A. A. voted that she deserved such an honor. Page Twenty-five