Madison Central High School - Tychoberahn Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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5CP10R5 Hlstosry ©f ft n© Class ®f 1M4 To write a history of the class of 1914 and really portray its greatness is beyond the power of a mortal pen. Even Gibbon, let a’one Channing, could express only a small portion of its greatness. If the president of the United States should ask. Who are the most illustrious group of people in the world? the answer would come without a moment's hesitancy. That group which graduated from the Madison High School in 1914.” When Mr. Jones first saw us. in September. 1911, he sighed and said. “Alas! what is this high school coming to? There we were, thicker than grass in an onion patch, in everybody’s way. standing in little groups gazing at the dignified upper-classmen like farmers at a skyscraper. In a little while, we were herded into a large room, which later we learned to call the auditorium, and told of the great responsibility which would be ours. Our greatness, however, was not long hidden. One of our members made the football team: and our basketball team, by nearly capturing the championship, caused not a little speculation. In our Sophomore and Junior years, the stock of the class of 1914 soared out of sight. Not only in athletics did we excel, but in that almighty element, brains. If a poor little Freshman dared ask who the stars of the football, basketball, and baseball teams were, the answer was always. Oh! he’s a member of the class of 1914!” In our Senior year—Ah! where is the man with the mighty pen? Friends, be not deceived by my meager description of this wonderful year, which will stand in the history of the school as the most fruitful, and startling year it has or ever will experience! Who. prithee, made up the championship football team? Members of the class of 1914. Who made up the championship basketball team? Members of the rlass of 1914. Who made up the undefeated debating teams? Members of the class of 1914. Is that not greatness enough to place our class on the pedestal of immortal fame? If not. ask yourself what question you will, the answer will be. Members of the class of 1914! Mark ye, friends, the president of the United States in 1938 will boast, I have the distinction of being a member of the class of 1914, of the Madison High School!” Fred Curtiss

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Allberg, Elmer Content to know and be unknown. Whole in himself. Alford, Elizabeth Liz’’ Nautilus I. 3. 4 Laugh and be fat. Andrews. Lulu Lou English Club 3 There was a soft and pensive grace. A cast of tho't upon her face. Arthur. Helen The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history. Aucrsw'ald. Edgar H. Anri looks the w-hole world in the face, l or he owes not any man.” Laer, Raymond W. Class Basketball 3, 4; Class l oot-ball 4 A patient man’s a pattern for a king. Bailert. Walter Science Club 4 Slumber is more sweet than toil. Bamford. Gertrude Gert Art Club I. 2. 3; German Club 3; Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4 Neither to give nor to take offence is delightful.