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

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l 1 Present Dag Pupils Keep Fit . . . Keskeg KK N APPLE a day keeps the doctor awayw was the liundamental health rule in the good old days. Health at the present time constitutes a signifi- cant item in present day life. The Madison lioard of Health and Dane County Medical Association have realized this and have cooperated with the nation at large to give school children various methods in pro- tecting their health. Cleanliness is the hrst requirement in student health, according to Mr. Mike Koskey, physical education director. Disease grows out of neglected bodies and general uncleanliness. Good personal appearance is based on a clean mind as well as a clean body. Nobody likes to see a dirty appearing person. lli you wish to be a healthy person remember to keep yourself physically clean. For the first time this year a thorough examination was given to athletes participating in after school sports by ten specialists. This was made possible through the Dane County Medical Association. Madison's health i program is now being rounded out to a well organized project so that in the future every student will have the same thorough examination, stated lioskey. page luwzly fum'

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Many students have experienced tuberculin tests. This is one essential part of the yearly health examinations. Tuber- culosis is one dread disease that Madison has strived to watch sharply for among the school children. A good method for detecting tuberculosis among students besides the authorized test is a weight chart. Every high school sports departments has one for the use of the athletes. Every day they weigh themselves and make individual rec- ords. It is the easiest method to watch for sickness. Actual- ly here at Central an authentic case of tuberculosis was dis- covered by means of the weight chart. A few years ago one member of the football team, after one week's practice, be- came listless and inactive. In a few weeks his weight had dropped from 150 to 145 pounds. X-rays were immediately ordered and this student was found to have contracted tuber- culosis. Another way of keeping fit in school through Physical Education was explained by Mr. Koskey. Calisthentics and posture work are the main factors here. The boy's body be- comes more stable and at the same time builds up resistance to disease. Lectures on health are given. First aid is also taught. The junior high has now a First Aid Club desig- nated to help the students. The girls, under the direction of Miss Marguerite Shep- ard, follow a health program in school that consists mostly of body exercises. Posture work is stressed strongly. Many walks are taken to give the girls a chance to apply various posture and walking rules. They also have health com- mandments, which are four cards. The names and meanings are as follows: Card slate-overweight fmore than 10 pounds overweightj, red card-danger ahead Cless than 15 pounds underweightj, blue card-won't do fless than 10 pounds underweightj, and white card-all right fwithin the maxi- mum or minimum of 10 poundsj. Central High girls have attained a good health record which requires recognition be- cause of their well organized health program. Athletes have to watch their health carefully, especially high school athletes. They really have to take it seriously because they are young and not fully matured. Energy used by athletes is tremendous and necessitates sufficient sleep. A diet proper for a growing energetic boy or girl is also essential. A few health rules that should be followed by all is pub- lished as follows: ample exereiseg Cdl wholesome foodsg get all the fresh air pos.fz'ble,' luke sujieient restg keep clean, above all. - A Tribute RAntmrroN, with all its pomp and solemnity, leaves I Coaches Koskey, Diehl, and Pollock holding the 1938- 39 sport season bag empty. Year after year coaches have to suffer at graduation time. Their star athletes leave with a diploma in one hand and athletic honors in the other, and the coach remains here with groans and heartaches. Central had many outstanding athletes this year. First in line is this year's only three letter man, Dick Potter. Dick won his letters in track, basketball, and football. His career in football was short but in that short time Dick proved to the city that he had what it takes. Basketball was another sport in which Dick participated. Potter, as in every case, was in there helping Central win. Track will also miss him. His exploits in the broad jump, pole vault, high jump, and 220 low hurdles were very good. He has probably earned the title of one of Central's best three letter men. There are a few two letter winning seniors. They are Feet Fiscus, George Beld, Ed Pohlman, and Erin Karp. Fiscus, Beld, and Pohlman dominated football and track, while Karp did his share in basketball and track. Fis- cus was the toughest right end in the city. As a half miler he won the city championship and placed first in his heat at the state meet. Beld was a scrappy little guard in football and a good half miler. Pohlman did his share at left tackle and was one of Madison's best milers until a recent injury to his knee. Many received letters in just one sport. Oscar Karp, james Lippert, Bob Bailey, Bob Guild, Frank McCann, Gomer Turnquist, Iames Malas, Bill Mulligan, George Pot- ter, Alex Schneider, and Steve Goikovich received theirs in football. Each one will be missed individually when the pigskin season comes around again. Greg Blankenheim re- ceived only one letter, which was in basketball. He was one of the best guards in the city and Big Eight. Greg was noted for his mid-court shots. He was also a brilliant Hoof man, outwitting many an opponent. Central, this year, loses a large number of trackmen that helped win many meets. Fiscus, Beld, Hatleberg, and Rep- linger meant everything in the half mile. Accardo as a weight man will certainly be missed. Caravello was tough as a quarter miler. O'Neil, Karp, and Potter upon gradua- tion will weaken the hurdle events. Potter and Zeman will be missed in the broad jump. The mile, of course, will miss Pohlman. Westbury and McCann constituted the main threat to other schools in the high jump. Pole vaulters, Mc- Cann and Potter, will be greatly missed. Girls' Sports ooo, healthful exercise is essential in everyone's mode of living. That is why Central encourages the girls to all kinds of athletics. Sports not only help the girl physically but socially by enabling her to be a better winner or loser and to mingle with other people. Sports also develop initiative and the habit of knowing what to do with one's leisure time later in life. In gym classes Miss Shepard tries to have the girls partici- pate in as many sports as possible. She encourages them to bring their golf clubs and tennis rackets to class if they care to practice. The classes go for short walks, to play tennis, baseball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer, to welcome cor- rective gym, and to take tap dancing instructions. Posture tests are also given to try to find out where the defects are in the body. After finding these defects, there is not much one can do to correct them except rely entirely on the girl herself to do the proper and given exercises. Again the time and place element enters into the situation. The girls at Central next year will have their enthusiasm for sports increased. As Miss Shepard announced, there will be ping-pong, badminton, and a possibility of archery, the last mentioned helping the corrective gym problem a great deal. All upperclassmen who wish to participate in these new and interesting sports will request a sixth period class. page fufellfy-five