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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1945 volume:

STAFF I eannette Faust, nnrron Audrey 0'Neill Delores Doane Berton Fisher Beverly Evans Harriett Haugen Betty Hovey Rae Holmberg Lois Pease Richard Viviani Warren LeSage Ioe Boyle Tom,Fuller Don Schiro Neva Leigh Shirley Gerlach Mary lane Zirkel Leona Teegardin Marcheta Porter Mary Lawrence Charles Duane Bill Diederieh Phyllis Allin Albert Baldwin Rudy Becker Lyman Fosdick Donovan Haugen Howard H ershleder Azriel Eisenberg lack Kemnitzer Alice Michaelson Ioan Miller Sarah Motisi Margaret O'Neil Betty Skelly Donald Swingle Ieanette Thorson Roslyn Wein Eugene Osborn lannette Lindaucr Martha Hanchette FDREWORD Under the command of our skipper, Princi- pal L. A. Waehler, the Class of '45 is arriving safely in port. Oar ship, the U.S.S. Central, celebrates the safe completion of this voyage as the hundredth in her history. Our stag of officers, more commonly known as the faculty, has done its utmost to give us our sea legs, and at the same time to make us a crew worthy of any ship we may in the future be called upon to man. Thus prepared, we set out unafraid, keeping always before us these words from Walt Whit- man: The untold want by life and land ne'er granted, Now Voyager, sail thou forth to seek and flndf, GOLD STAR HONOR ROLL Van John E. Beran Charles Berg Donald I. Butler Myron Christensen Vito Collerti Charles F. Conner Ora L. Cox Ben Derman Edward Engsberg Willard A. Francois David Frederick DeWayne Frutiger Frank Gambino Sam Gillett Robert H. Haley James Hammond Raymond A. Hanson W. W. Harris Rodney W. Harris Leo Henry Leonard L. Hilsenhoff Richard Huffman Dwight Hunt Earl F. Kendall Kenneth K. Kull Russell Loniello James Loshek Russell D. Luse Gilbert F. MacLean John Nania John R. Nee Elvin C. Nehmer Maurice E. Nelson James B. Overton Edward Quinlan Gilbert Schultz Ernest W. Swanson Lyman Sylvester Kenneth Tracy Raphael Westbury Albert L. Weaver Harold Whiteis DEDICATIO When the battles all are over, and peace is once more restored throughout the world,- cities, towns, and villages will be waiting for the return of their fighting heroes. For some they will wait in vain. Central, as a community, has sent into the service of her country many of her number. Of these, some have made the supreme sacri- fice and will not return, and so it is with pride and reverence that we dedicate this book to their memory. lll The Central High School graduating class of 1945 salutes its classmates in the armed forcesl We wish them to know that all of us here at home follow the news of what they are doing so far away. We scan the newspapersg we inquire into what they have written to their friendsg and we exchange little items of interest about them in our halls and classes. All this be- cause we sincerely desire to know their ups and downs. Theirs is a heavy responsibility-3 and, to the very last one of us, we're downright proud of the way they are carrying it. Above all, we wish them to know that our commence- ment day in this, the fourth year of World War II, can not possibly be quite the pleasant experience we should like it to be-for the simple reason that they are not here to enjoy it with us. iwflviim e DISTA T EDWIN AUSTIN IOSEPH BAUER TOM BEALE LEROY BONHAM ELMER BRAM FRED BRICE RICHARD BUTLER IOHN CASTNER RICHARD COLT SAM DALEO RONI ENDRES AARON EPSTEIN WILLIAM FERGER IOHN FISCUS HAROLD FRUTIGER TOM FULLER I2l ' I QQ 5:1 , if I MP A s Q 31 gi .,.. :Q f was ' 2 m5 im WAR FRO ,iw Y I we w-.,,,, X , K ki 'ff o -.M ' S ' 1 1- , 1 4.1 IAMES GANNON GORDON PAHLMEYER KENNETH GROSS WENDALL PHILLIPS DEAN HEFT ROBERT PRANTNER IOHN HENRY BERNIE RABINOWITZ DONALD HERSCHLEI3 DONALD REYNOLDS DEAN HIRN LEWIS REIS ROBERT LOSHEK IACK SCHWARZ AIAMES MALAS WILLIAM SIELEHR RICHARD MARSH PHILLIP SNYDER ROGER MENIGO MILTON SPYROS ROBERT MOEN CARL STARKUS CARLTON MORAN FRANK TRAPINO IOHN MOTISI DUANE NATVIG SEABERT NELSON DONALD NONN GEORGE WALLACE DONALD WALLIN KENNETH WILLIAMS FRANKLIN WOOD W6 1 - I31 T H ABBOTT, MARIORIE BATES, IAMES WARREN Choir,Victory Corps,V-Coun- cil Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Oiiicer, Track, Phy-Chem. BLACKNEY, PAULA Choir, Victory Corps, Candy Counter, Hospitality Com- mittee, Lost and Found Com- mittee, Girls' Sports. BOYLE, IOE ' Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Service Committee, Athletic and Pep Committee, Mirror Staff, Hi-Y, Phy- Chem. CARROLL, RAYMOND L. Scrap Committee, H o m e Room Otficer, Football, Bas- ketball, Track. CIULLA, BEN Choir, Football, Track, M-Club. Basketball, CRUGER, DORIS Victory Corps, V - Council M e m b e r, Mirror Malling Committee, Cv-C Clinic, Girls' Sports. I4I ANDERSON, VIRGINIA MARY Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Social Commit- tee, G-C Clinic, Candy Coun- ter, Home Room Officer, AAA Monitor, Girls' Sports, Book Exchange. BEALE, TOM Victory Corps, Scrap Com- mittee, Social Committee, Athletic and Pep Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Officer, Football, Basketball, Track, M-Club, Hi-Y. BODENSTEIN, NEIL F. Band, Victory Corps, V- Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee. BROWN, BRAD Choir, Football, Basketball, Track, M-Club. CASTAGNA, TI-IERESA M. Victory Corps, Ways and Means Committee, Hospital- ity Committee. COLT, RICH ARD Choir, V - Council Member, Cheer Leader, Home Room Otficer, Trial by Jury , M- Club, Hi-Y, Phy-Chem. CUCCIA, SAM S, Choir, Home Room Officer, Basketball, Track, H1-Y. BADE, EVELYN Choir, Mirror Mailing Com- mittee, Hansel and Gretel . BERG, IOI-IN Choir, Stamp and Bond Com- mittee, Sc r a p Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Officer, Football, Basketball, Track, Golf, Manager of Football, M-Club, Hi-Y. BOEHNEN, DONALD BRYANT, VERNON Band, Victory Corps, V- Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Home Room Officer. CAUCUTT, BEI I Y Choir, Victory Corps. COX, MARGARET Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Mirror Malling Committee, Scrap Commit- tee, Usherettes, G-C Clinic, Hospitality Committee, Mir- ror Staff, Home Room Offl- cer, Office Monitor, Phy- Chem. DABEL, ARVILLA L. Victory Corps, Stamp and Bond Committee, Mirror Staff. DEAN, BEVERLY ELIZABETH Choir, Triple Trio, Victory Corps, Usherettes, Candy Counter, Hospitality Commit- tee, Trial by Jury , Girls' Sports. DOLINKY, SONIA Choir, Hospitality Commit- tee, Hansel and Gretel . DUANE. CHARLES F. Mirror Magazine Staff. FAUST, IEANNETTE E. Band, Victory Corps, V- Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, M i r r o r Mailing Committee, Scrap Committee, Social Commit- tee, Usherettes, G-C Clinic, Candy Counter, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Girls' Sports. F LEMING, GENE Service Committee, Home Room Officer, Hi-Y. FRANKE, JACK. Victory Corps. FRUTH, IERRY Victory Corps, Member, Social Committee, Athletic and Pep Committee, Football, Track, Hi-Y. V - Council DEBS. ALICE LOUISE Ways and Means Committee, Lost and Found Committee. DONARICO, ANNE ENDRES, MARY MAGDALENE Choir, Ways and Means Com- mittee, Hospitality Commit- tee. Trial by Jury . FEDELE, TINA Mirror Malling Committee, Scrap Book Committee, Hos- pitality Committee, Home Room Officer, Office Monitor. FOSDICK, LYMAN Band, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff. FRANKEY, IOSEPI-I R. Band, Orchestra, Scrap Committee. chqlr, FULLER, TOM Choir, Victory C o r p s, V- Council Member, Social Com- mittee, Athletic and Pep Committee, M 1 r r o r Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Home Room Officer, Football, Bas- ketball, Track, M-Club, Hi-Y. EQIC at DOANE, DELORES Choir, Triple Trio, Victory Corps, Stamp and Bond Committee, Usherettes, Ways and Means Committee, Mir- ror Staff, Office Mlonitor, Play Production Staff. DOOLEY, AGNES Band, Victory Corps, G-C Clinic, Hospitality Commit- tee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Officer. EVANS, BEVERLY IEAN Band, Orchestra, V l c to r y Corps, V-Council Member, Service Committee, Scrap Book Committee, Social Com- mittee, Usherettes, G-C Cli- nic. Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Home Room Officer, Office Monitor, AAA Monitor, Phy-Chem. FISHER, ORVAL FRANEY, IACQUELINE MARIE Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Scrap Book Com- mittee, Usherettes, Candy Counter, Hospitality Com- mittee, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Home Room Officer, Office Monitor. FRUTH, BETTY A. Choir, Victory Corps, Ways and Means Committee, Hos- pitality Committee, Girls' Sports. GERLACH, SHIRLEY Choir, Triple Trio, Victory Corps, Cheer Leader, Ways and Means Committee, Can- dy C o u n t e r, Hospitality Committee, Home Room Of- ficer, Office Monitor, Trial by Jury , Girls' Sports. ISI GILL. DONNA IEAN G-C Clinic, Ways and Means Committee, Lost and Found Committee, M i r r o r Staif, Girls' Sports. HANCHETTE, THEODORA MARIE Mirror Mailing Committee, Hospitality Committee. HARRINGTON, MARY FRANCES V-Council Member, Service Committee, Hospitality Com- mittee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Secretary, Play Pro- duction Staff. HEIM. BOB Choir, Victory Corps, Ten- nis. HILGERS, SHIRLEY Choir, Hospitality Commit- tee, Mirror Staff. Home Room Officer, Girls' Sports. HOLMBERG, RAE Victory Corps, Usherettes, Girls' Club Secretary, Candy Counter, Mirror Staff, Home Room Secretary, AAA Moni- tor, Girls' Sports. HUGHES. NVILLIE MAE Choir, Ways and Means Committee, Girls' Sports. IOHNSON. IUNE E. Scrap Book Committee. I6l GUSSMAN, MARYIANE ADELINE Choir, Victory Corps, Mirror Mailing Committee, G-C Cli- nic, Ways and Means Com- mittee, Lost and Found Com- mittee, AAA Monitor, Girls' Sports. HANEK, IEAN CAROL Girls' Sports. HARRINGTON, REGINA Hospitality Committee. HERRICK, IOI-IN EARL HINKEI., FRED HENRY i Home Room Vce-president, Phy-Chem. HOVEY, BEI I Y LORRAINE Victory Corps, V - Council Member, Scrap Committee, Social Committee, Usherettes, Candy Counter, Hospitality Committee, Mirror Staff, Of- fice Monitor, Phy - Chem, Girls' Sports. INCORVINO, BEN Choir, Mirror Staff, Trial by Jury , Track. KANEGAE, IANICE Service Committee, Hospital- ity Committee, Mlrror Staii, Home Room Officer. HANCI-IETTE, MARTHA IANE Victory Corps, Usherettes, Hospitality Committee, Mir- ror Staff, Office Monitor, AAA Monitor, Play Produc- tion Staff, Girls' Sports. HARRINGTON, DOLORES Victory Corps, V - Council Member, Hospitality Com- mittee, Girls' Sports. HAUGEN, HARRIETI' Band, Victory Corps, Ush- erettes, G-C Clinic, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Office Monitor, Phy-Chem. I-IERSCHLEB, DON HINZE, ANNA Victory Corps, Mirror Mail- ing Committee, G-C Clinic, Hospitality Committee. HOUSE, STELLA IOACHIM, BOB Basketball, Hi-Y. KELLER. DONNA IEAN Band, Home Room Officer. Q KELLY, MARY V-Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Mirror Mailing Committee, Scrap Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Home Room Of- ficer, AAA Monitor. KING, NORBERT. IR. Victory Corps, Mirror Mail- ing Committee, Scrap Com- mittee, Football. LEIGH, NEVA IEANNE Choir, S o c i a l Committee, Candy Counter, Mirror Mag- azine Staff, Office Monitor, AAA Monitor, Girls' Sports. LIDH, IOAN Ways and Means Committee, AAA Monitor. LOSHEK. PHILIP S. Victory Corps, Stamp and Bond Committee, Mirror Staff. MARTY. MARIE V. Victory Corps, Ways and Means Committee, Mirror Staff. MORAN, MARY COLLEEN Orchestra, Victory Corps, Mirror Mailing Committee, Scrap Book Committee. MULLEN, DOUGLAS V-Council Member, Scrap Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Officer, Phy- Chem. KEYES. PHILLIP Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Service Committee, Scrap Committee, Book Ex- change. KOWING, DONALD Football, Track, M - Club, Hi-Y. LeSAGli, WARREN V-Council Member, S c r a p Committee, M i r r o r Staff, Home Room Officer, Phy- Chem. LINDAUER, IANNETTE Choir, Victory Corps, V- Council Member, Social Com- mittee, Candy Counter, Hos- pitality Committee, Mirror Stan, Home Room Secretary, Office Monitor, Trial by Jury , Play Production Staff, Girls' Sports. LUNDHOLM. GERALDINE RUTH Scrap Committee, Hospitality Committee, Lost and Found Committee, Mirror Staff. MEILLER, GEORGIANNA I. Ways and Means Committee, Girls' Sports. MORGAN, EDWIN W. Choir, Victory Corps, Mirror Staff, Basketball, T r a c k, Tennis. ODIJEN, ELLEN Stamp and Bond Commit- tee, Hospitality Committee, Mirror Staff, Office Monitor, Girls' Sports. KING, LUCILLE Hospitality Committee, Girls' Sports. LAWRENCE, MARY IRENE Orchestra, V-Council Mem- ber, G-C Clinic, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Oiiice Monitor, AAA Monitor. LEVIN, BEN LINDOKEN. BETTY Choir, Triple Trio, V-Coun- cil Member, Usherettes, Ways and Means Committee, Hos- pitality Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Vice- Pres., AAA Monitor, Trial by Jury , Play Production Staff. MALONEY, MARGARET Choir, Triple Trio, Victory Corps, V- Council Member, Social Committee, Usherettes, Girls' Club President, AAA Monitor, Trial by Jury , Play Production Staff. MOEN, ROBERT Band, Choir, V-Council Mem- ber, Scrap Committee, Mir- ror Staft, Home Room Presi- dent, Trial by Jury , Track, Hi-Y. MORRELL, BETTY IANE Choir, Usherettes, Hospital- ity Committee, Mirror Staff. OHNSTAD, ORPHA 1. Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Candy Counter, Hospitality Committee. L71 . mf em. ,D at z OLSON, EUNICE Victory Corps, Hospitality Committee. PASKA, MARIE L. Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Usherettes, G-C Clinic, Ways and Means Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Secretary, Of- nce Monitor, Book Exchange. POPP, MARIE T. Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Stamp and Bond Committee, Scrap Commit- tee, G-C Clinic, Hospitality Committee, AAA Monitor, Book Exchange. l'RESCO'I'1', IANE ANN Band, Scrap' Committee, So- cial Commlttee, Candy Coun- ter, Office Monitor, AAA Monitor, Phy-Chem, Girls' Sports. PUCCIO, LILLY RABINOWITZ, BERNIE RECTOR, DELORES M. Victory Corps, Scrap Book Committee, Lost and Found Committee, Mirror Staff. RICHGELS, BETTE G-C Clinic, Hospitality Com- mittee, Mirror Staff. T81 O'NEILL, AUDREY Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Athletic and Pep Committee, Usherettes, Girls' Club Treasurer, Ways and Means Committee, Candy Counter, Mirror Staff, Mir- ror Magazine Staff, Home Room Officer, Book Ex- change. PEASE, LOIS ANN Band, Orchestra, V i c t o r y Corps, V-Council Member, Service Committee, Social Committee, G-C Clinic, Hos- pitality Commlttee, Home Room Vice-President. PORTER, MARCHETA Choir, Triple Trio, V-Coun- cil Member, G-C Clinic, Mir- ror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, AAA Monitor, Hansel and Gretel , Trial by Jury , That Girl Patsy , Play Production Staff, Ten- nis, Girls' Sports. PREVETT, MARY ELLEN Stamp and Bond Committee, Mirror Staff. QUARTUCCIO, FLORENCE Mirror Mailing Committee, Social Committee, Hospitality Committee, Home R, o o m Vice-President. RAIMOND, SAM V - Council Member, Scrap Committee, H o m e Room Vice-President, F o o t b all, Basketball, M-Club, H1-Y. REILLY. ROSEMARY Victory Corps, Mirror Mail- ing Committee, Candy Coun- ter, Hospitallty Committee, Mirror Staff, Mirror Maga- zine Staff. RICHGELS. GERALDINE G-C Clinic, Hospitality Com- mittee. OSBORN, EUGENE C. Choir, Victory Corps, Social Committee, Mir r o r Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, That Girl Patsy , Track, Hi-Y. PETERSON, EUGENE A. Choir, S c r a p Committee, Home Room President, Foot- ball, Basketball, M-Club. POST, DOROTHY L. Stamp and Bond Commit- tee, Mirror Mailing Commit- tee, G-C Clinic, Mirror Staff. PUCCIO, IOSEPHINE A. G-C Clinic, Home Room Sec- retary. QUINLAN, LILLI AN Victory Corps, Mirror Mail- ing Commlttee, Scrap Book Committee. RAY, ANDREW REYNOLDS, BERTHA Hospitality Committee, Girls' Sports. ROBBINS, CHARMAYNE Victory Corps, Ways and Means Committee, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Home Room Officer. ROBERTS, IAMES ROSEN, LOUIS Band, Choir, Trial by Jury , Football. SCHEFFLER, GEORGE A. Band, Football, Track. SCHIRO, MARY I. Hospitality Committee. SCHWOEGLER, DONNA Social Committee, Hospital- ity Committee, Mirror Staff, Home Room Secretary, Girls Sports. SUETMEIER, IOYCE M. Choir, Victory Corps, Hos- pitality Committee. TANAKA, EDDIE Choir. THOMPSON, PHYLLIS ANN ROCKNEY, RUTH HELEN' Hospitality Committee. ROWLEY, LAUREL M. Choir, Victory Corps, Scrap Committee, Girls' Club Vice- President, Candy Counter, Mirror Staff, Home Room Treasurer, Girls' Sports. SCHIMMING, SHIRLEY A. Choir, Lost and Found Com- mittee, Home Room Secre- tary, AAA Monitor, Girls' Sports. SCHNEIDER, GLORIA Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Athletic and Pep Committee, Usherettes, Cheer Leader, Candy Counter, Hos- pitality Committee, Home Room Officer. STATZ, CATHERINE Band, Orchestra, V i c t o r y Corps, G-C Clinic, Hospital- ity Committee, Mirror Staff, Girls' Sports. SWIGGUM, SHIRLEY Victory Corps, Ways and Means Committee, Play Pro- duction Staff. TEEGARDIN, LEONA E. Band, Hospitality Commit- tee, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff. TOEPELMAN, JOHN Choir, Victory Corps, V- C o u n c il Member, Mirror StaiT, Trial by Jury , That Girl Patsy . n ROMANO, GRACE MARIE Victory Corps, Mirror Mail- ing Committee, Hospitality Committee. SAVONE, CHARLOTTE L. Victory Corps, Mirror Mail- ing Committee, Social Com- mittee. Candy Counter, Lost and Found Committee. SCHIRO, DON D. Choir, V-Council Member, Scrap Committee, Home Room President, Football, Golf, M-Club, Hi-Y, Phy- Chem. SCHUPPENER, KAYE MARIE Choir, Mirror Mailing Com- mittee, Ways and Means Committee, Hospitality Com- mittee. STEIN, LEON Phy-Chem. TAKAHASHI, MAKO THOMAS, BENNIE RAY Choir, Football, Track, M- Club, Phy-Chem. TORGESON, NORMAN B. Scrap Committee, H o m e Room Vice-President. I9I HONOR PINS Neil Boclenstein Doris Cruger Beverly Evans Mako Takahashi Leona Teegardin SERVICE AWARD PINS Iacqueline Franey Margaret Cox Mary Iane Zirkel SHAW PRIZES Familiar Essay-Beverly Graham Expository Theme-Roslyn Wein TRAMERI, RICHARD VALENTINO V -Council Member, Home Room President. VIVIANI, RICHARD LAWRENCE Victory Corps, V-Council Member, Social Committee, Mirror Staff, Mirror Maga- zine Staff, Home Room President, That Girl Pat- sy , Football, Track, Tennis, M-Club, I-Ii-Y. WEISSHAPPEI., KARL FRANK Band, Orchestra, Choir. WOLD. ROSEMARY PATRICIA Band, Choir, Ways and Means Committee, Hospital- ity Committee, Mirror Staii, AAA Monitor, Girls' Sports. TRAPINO, VIRGINIA M. Victory Corps, Usherettes, Hospitality Committee, Lost and Found Committee, AAA Monitor. WAKFM, WALLACE Home Room Officer, Foot- ball, Track. VVILKINSON, DOLORES Choir, Victory Corps, Ush- erettes, Hospitality Commit- tee, Trial by Jury . ZIRKEL. MARY IANE Choir, Victory Corps, V- Council Member, S e r v i o e Committee, Stamp and Bond Committee, Scrap Commit- tee, Social Committee, Ush- erettes, Cheer Leader, Ways and Means Committee, Can- dy Counter, Mirror Staff, Mirror Magazine Staff, Home Room Secretary, Book Ex- change, Office M o n i t o r, That Girl Patsy , Play Pr o d u c tio n Staff, Girls' Sports. ULRICH, RONALD WALLOM, ICUNICE OWEN Hospitality Committee, Lost and Found Committee. WITEK, EDWARD WORREL, GERALDINE fno picturej HO ORS CLASS OFFICERS President-Don Schiro Vice-president--Robert Moen fCoas Audrey O'Neill Secretary-Margaret Maloney CLASS SPEAKERS Valedictorian--Beverly Evans Salutatorian-Phillip Keyes Class Orator-Iames Bates Class Historian-Iannette Lindauer Class Prophet-Warren LeSage Advice to Iuniors-Lois Pease Senior Farewell-Harriett Haugen t Guardj D.A.R. GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD Beverly Evans CITATION FOR SOLICITING ORDERS FOR OVER 155,000 IN WAR BONDS Howard Hershleder I 10 I NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IZA Ianies Bates Neil Bodenstein Margaret Cox Beverly Evans Harriett Haugen Phillip Keyes Douglas Mullen Orplia Ohnstad Audrey O'Neill Leona Teegardin Mary lane Zirkel IIA Ellen Newton Ieanette Thorson Alice Voss THE D Y' WORK Many shipmates are looking back at a successful cruise on the U.S.S. Central. Next year they will be replaced by others. A final tour is taken here of the U.S.S. Central's battle stations, where many have fought and won. On the math deck, we first encounter room 209, Miss Florence Morris, and her calculation crews. Besides shovel- ingxpropositions, definitions, and theorems down the hatch, the Hrst and sixth hour solid geometry classes have had a few other activities. The first hour class had its picture taken in March for an army. educational booklet. Both classes constructed several models of the figures they studied. Some of the models made were placed on display in a show case on the main deck for a week during May. Next door in room 212, Mr. B. H. Ashman is the skipper. Mowing down their trigonometry during th-e fifth period was Mr. Ashman's 12 A class. Biology classes attacked the plant kingdom the first semes- ter and the animal kingdom the second semester. Looking at plant parts under microscopes and making drawings of the enlargements plus making drawings of fruits, seeds, plants, leaves, and other things kept the classes busy when they weren't having discussion or study during the first semester. After studying the lowest animals for six weeks during the second semester, the crews went on dissecting fish and frogs. After a little of this, study moved to snakes, birds, and linally man. Chemistry and physics crews have taken their shake- down cruise under the orders of the new skipper, Mr. R. O. Sprecher. There was smooth sailing until Delores Doane almost became a casualty. During the Hrst semester in the third period chemistry class, she fell off her stool twice. Under Mr. Sprecheris new study system in chemistry, a student could do work according to his ability. By doing C, B, and A assignments, a student could earn for himself as much as he had invested in time and work. Mr. Sprecher's communique tells that the new system has had good results. There has been noticeable improvement in the work of many students. At the beginning of the school year, some students stayed after school and came to school on Saturdays to fix up and rearrange the chemistry lab. They have done fine work and much credit is due them. They are Richard Beil, Peggy Opland and Philip Keyes. Working with Mr. Sprecher at the same task in the physics lab was Neil Bodenstein. ' Physics work has been chieliy demonstration and discus- ,sion with demonstrations nearly every day. Subjects covered ci during the year were electricity, heat, light, sound, and me- chanics. Many practical applications of problems under dis- cussion Were offered. lnvading the English deck, it seems as if the ship went literary during the first semester. Most l0l3 classes were reading ululius Caesar , while most llli crews made their way through Silas Marner , ldylls of the Kingw, Mac- bethu, and L'F.ssays Old and New . l2l5 classes studied Hamlet . When King Lear came to the Wisconsin Union Theater, the English Department secured several free tickets for students Wishing to see it. Taking the stairs to the history deck, one finds a promi- nent portion of the space taken by Mr. R. E. Gross-and his classes. One of the busiest activities on this deck this year was the November election. lt was said that debate was hottest during Mr. Gross' fourth period U.S. history class. lt seems that Ieannette Faust is as staunch a Democrat as Vernon Hinkel is a Republican, and the two just couldn't agree. When November ll finally put into port, Mr. Gross held an election in each class, which had no connection with the election held through school that day. When Mr. Gross' third period class was studying early American history, Roscoe Ammerman was impatient to study General Custer. Whenever Mr. Gross mentioned any general, Roscoe asked when the class was going to study General Custer. When the time hnally came to study Gen- eral Custer, Roscoe was transferred to Mr. I. G. McDowell's class, for the semester was over and there were several changes made. An interesting note about the November elections is that all election oflicials in the companionways were from Prob- lems of Democracy classes. Some of the problems covered during the year by these classes were those concerning soci- ology, economics, war backgrounds, and problems of peace. French and Spanish crews have seen a few movies, and listened to recorded songs in those languages as part of their annual cruise. ln some classes there was group singing on Fridays in the foreign language. The third year Spanish class was manned entirely by girls. Taking the companionway to the art section on the lower deck, the art metal cabins first meet the eye. Working with metals, students have made numerous rings, book ends, identification bracelets, articles such as cigarette boxes, and other useful articles. Several of these articles have been dis- played at different times in the show cases near Room 108 on the main deck. Other art classes made posters advertising school events l12l and giving publicity to certain committees when they were having special projects. Certain crews made special trips to see art displays during class time. Some students helped with decorations for parties and dances. Together the art crews contributed much to beautify the U.S.S. Central. Upon entering the shipls galley, it isn't unusual to be greeted by delightful odors as the cooks go about their business. Many dozens of cookies baked here have gone to the Red Cross and the Ul.S.O. More than a few batches have gone to P.T.A. events such as the pot luck suppers and occasional teas. Turning out cookies, pies, and cakes isn't all this department does either. Although they can,t get all the materials to practice with fdue to rationingj, they learn how to prepare foods so as to preserve the vitamins and minerals in them. They also learn how to serve a balanced diet and prevent vitamin dehiciencies. Movies obtained from the University of Wisconsin about foods and nutrition have been shown on some occasions. Movies from the same source have also been shown to the crews in the clothing cabins. Girls stationed here made skirts and dickies during the first semester. The second semester they made spring outfits for themselves. lt is enjoy- able to see the fruits of their labor put to good use. Commotion in the workshop section of the lower deck reveals one of the most important departments in this sec- tion, the auto-mechanics chambers. The commotion is caused by a car engine turning over while the class looks on. The auto-mechanics crews learned all about cars, their motors, their different parts, as well as much about other machines and motors in a course valuable to future me- chanics, engineers, and pilots. Meanwhile some of Mr. Iohn Bond's classes had literally gone into the furniture business. They were turning out all varieties of tables, book shelves, and magazine stands. Mr. E. Nickel's classes were reading blueprints and plans, mak- ing copies of some of them, and originating others. Relaxing from ship duties during the activity periods on most Fridays, the crew is entertained in the ship's audi- torium by movies, speakers, and other types of programs. The general welfare of the shipis personnel is under guard of two ofiices: the guidance office in the bridge under Miss Nina B. Fredrickson assisted by Mrs. R. O. Sprecher, and the sick bay under the Chief Health Officer, Miss Ethel Bohan. The annual T.B. tests, which most shipmates re- member Well, was an example of the many jobs taken on by the health department. H3 Because winning the war is a major purpose on the U.S.S. Central, she is Well organized into groups whose responsibilities are regular War activities, and her crew is genuinely proud of her accomplishments in the year 1944-45. The Minute Man Hag, which usually Hies below the stars and stripes on her Hagpole indicates the important place that stamp and bond sales play in her weekly routine. A trip about the various decks on Tuesday about ten-thirty reveals that currency is changing hands and stamp books are being rapidly Hlled. A committee under Mary Kelly and Neil Bodenstein ad- SCRAP COMMITTEE Row 1: R. Wilke. D. Br-nzsrhawel. M. Zirkel, J. Frankey, L. Prnntner. M. King. I. Prescott. R. Barker. R. Spencer, H. Hvrslilecler. J. Henning. Row 2: P. Morrell. M. O'Neill. S. Tllronson. N. Hoffland. G. Lumlholm. C. Solle. M. Boyle. D. Simms. A. Waglier. I.. Hirn. C. Miller. Row 3: A. Baldwin. R. Caucutt. A. Ray. R. Hagen. G. Essrr, D. Srzhirn. D. Fruliger. R. Deering. R. Prine. N. Tor- geson. L. 'l'oustad. W. Le-Sage. COMB T DUTY FDR U.S.S. CENTR L vised by Mrs. Edna Pollack plan and manage these sales. They have conducted numerous campaigns for purchasing all kinds of war equipment and have succeeded so well that the U.S.S. Central has received citations for accomplishment from the U. S. Treasury Department. A series of unique posters appearing in the companionways have served to keep the crew reminded of the importance of keeping sales up, and many a home room proudly maintains a record of l00 per cent participation week after Week. No less important is the busy committee responsible for salvaging scrap at Central. Advised by Mr. Iohn G. Mc- STAMP AND BOND COMMITTEE Row 1: B. Graham. B. Huntington. E. Odden, M. Kelly. N. Bodenstein. O. Da ln-1 . bf-rg. C. Hatfield. A. Dilson-lo. D. Doane ll. Hoffland, L. W'alker. v Olmstuil. J. Franey, M. Prevett, A. Row 2: D. Post, D. Kleinfeldt, V. Bryant. P. Lushek, J. Bates, A. Eizen- Dowell, the co-chairmen of the group are Rudy Becker and Norbert King. They plan scrap drives at various intervals and organize home room representatives to bundle and de- liver scrap to the court to be carted away. The uninitiated might well stare at the mountains of scrap in home rooms 208 or 209. Certainly the school has had to salute the incom-- ing sophomores this year for their activity in this project. Climaxing the November and the April drives, night ral- lies were held. Donning their work clothes, Centralites turned out en masse to scour the community for paper, magazines, rags, cardboard, old stoves, bedsteads, cooking utensils, and any other usable materials. At the end of the evenings the gym held food for the hungry mob and music for crowds that could still dance even though everyone seemed too tired to move. Thanks to the scrap campaigns we had money to Hnance the sending of Mirrors to service- men. This project, designed to let every Centralite in service know that his school remembers him and appreciates what he is doing, is handled by a large committee chairmaned by Margaret Cox, who is assisted by Nick Baldarotta and ad- vised by Miss Annah Pierce. Students turn in their copies of the paper when they have read them, and the committee mails them to hundreds of men and women scattered all over the surface of the earth. Typing students address the envelopes through the cooperation of Miss Anne Hankey and Miss Ann Iunginger, while the senior home rooms in turn have helped Fill, seal, and sort the envelopes. CENTRALITES IN SERVICE COMMITTEE Row 1: R. Kaiser. N. King, M. Cuss- man, C. Moran, L. Quinlan. D. Crugcr, D. Post, W. Winter, J. Martin. . Row 2: V. Morgan, D. Suctmeir, R. Burris, G. Romano, R. Moran, J. Engle- berger, J. Schillinger, L. Raifel, R. Reilly, A. Matthews, J. Joyce. Row 3: J. Thorson, F. Calfney, S. Thronson, H. Klope, K. Zirkel, B. Skelly, E. Pschorr, N. Baldarotta, A. j Voss, L. Wallin, S. Buscemi, E. Falci. l V-. Mirror mailing is an ambitious project, but one much ap- preciated if we can judge by the scores of letters of thanks that pour into the U.S.S. Central. Closely related to this activity is the keeping of a large scrap book and honor roll to serve as a permanent part of the school history. Ruth Kaiser is in charge of this work, and she and her committee do a big job of lettering and pasting with a result that is a source of pride to us all. The G-C Clinic, directed by Harriett Haugen with Mrs. Marjorie Allen as sponsor, has engaged in several war proj- ects. They made attractive tray mats of heavy paper with gay Horal and fruit trimmings for the men in the hospital at Truax Field, With the Ways and Means Committee they worked on the United National Clothing Collection. The girls handled the individual home room records and awarded two prizes to the room having the largest percentage of people par- ticipating. Previously when the appeal came for clothing for the Russian and Greek Relief they responded heartily and col- lected many pounds. The art classes too have done their part, not only in pro- viding posters but in making hangings for service centers and menus and favors for holiday trays for men in hospitals. At the same time manual arts classes have made card tables for card-playing sailors. SERVICE COMMITTEE Row 1: J. Kanegac. B. Exans. J. Pustlvr. Row 2: L. Pease, G. Fleming. P. Keyes, M. Harrington. Without our service organizations, life on the U.S.S. Cen- tral would be rather dull and definitely lacking in spirit. Indeed, the organization and proper functioning of our ship could not be carried through without the numerous groups which serve in many ways and during many hours of each twenty-four. as -is as itself to be not only a spirited, fun a democratic organization. Our Vic- probably the most outstanding evi- group is composed of two representa- room, and it convenes every other week. The main purpose of the organization is to settle problems that might arise aboard ship and to act as a central advisory board for the various committees throughout the U.S.S. Central. It also acts as an incentive for the expression of student opinion and for better understanding between Central has proved loving group, but also tory Corps Council is dence of this fact. This tives from each home CENTR ERVICE CREW ORK officers and crew, and at the same time it provides an oppor- tunity for members of the crew to develop ability in leader- ship. The only requirement set up for admittance into the council is a scholastic average of C or above. This group sponsors what has come to be known as one of the most exciting events of the year. Every year nomina- tions for officers of the Victory Council are made by the school, and the following few weeks are almost as exciting as a national political campaign. Each candidate selects a sponsor, banners, speeches, posters, and confusion in general result. At the end of a required time, each candidate is given an opportunity to present his qualifications before the student body. Elections follow immediately, and the school once more settles into its original tranquil routine. This year's officers have been Ioe Boyle, president, Phil Hyslop, vice-president, Doris Cruger, secretary, and Doug- las Mullen, treasurer. Chief sponsor of the group is Miss VICTORY COUNCIL Row 1: S. Schneider. M. Kelly, J. Baumann, T. Fuller, R. Becker. D. Mullen, J. Boylc, P. Hyslop, D. Cruger, B. Hovey, B. Evans, M. Paslca, J. Faust. Row 2: V. Bryant, B. Thronsnn, R. King, S. Shapiro, 0. Ohnstarl, S. Thron- snn, A. Jensen. D. Simms, L. Pease, J. Lindauer, M. Goulet, C. Vitense, M. Harrington, M. Dicdrich, R. Kotz. Row 3: J. Miller, B. Graham, B. Phil- lips, L. Hirn, N. Hoffland, G. Schneider, N. Keating, R. Hall. M. DcWairle. M. Maloney. A. 0'Ncill, J. Klein, P. Keyes. Row 4: P. Waggoncr. T. Vitale, W. Schneider, H. Jones, B. Kalisch, J. Posller, D. Grubb, L. Hodgson, M. Smile, M. Lawrence, L. Wallin, R. Price, J. Sweet, E. Falci. Row 5: G. Brumm, D. Benzshawe-l, J. Starz, J. Raimond, N. Balrlarotla, R. Caucutt. R. Bates, C. Fleming, S. Rai- mond, P. McCann, J. Bates. G. Esser, R. Hagen, J. Tot-pe-lman, W. LcSage, -7- R. Moen, W. Diedrich. PEP COMMITTEE Row l: T. Vitale. C. Sclineillvr, J. Frulh, Schneider. . Row 2: T. Fuller, T. Beale, R. Bates, D. Grubb, W. Schneider. l16 Florence Morris with Miss Elizabeth Ritzmann and Mr. Lloyd Falgren as assistants. :lf PX' if Now more than ever we need to keep up our morale, and put into practice the spirit of democracy. As we are all aware, the cheer leaders or signal men do a splendid job of promoting pep. On the home front as well as on the battle field, they do their utmost to give us a combination of school spirit and good sportsmanship. The faculty advisor of this group is Mr. VVilliam Marsh, and his student assistant is Deany Zirkel. as as as Working in close accord with the signal men is the ath- letic and pep committee, sponsored by our Victory Council under the chairmanship of Tom Fuller. The chief duty of this committee is to plan a series of original programs to be presented in the shipis auditorium. The first presentation of the year was a clever football skit. Talent for the play was obtained from the female section of the crew, and as might have been expected, the results were nothing short of hila- rious. Closely following this was a program, under the command of Mr. R. E. Gross, which was used as an incen- tive for the sale of stamps and bonds. Shirley Gerlach, in the leading part, portrayed the part of a frivolous young girl who was completely unconscious of the war. When her boyfriend was finally arrested for black market purchases, she realized her mistaken attitude, and from that time on was a reformed woman. This year the girls had an excellent opportunity to prove that theyire every bit as inliuential as the boys. Both times that representatives of the weaker sexi: appeared on the pro- grams, the following games were overwhelming victories in our favor. As a climax for the year, a Doctor l.Q. pro- gram was staged, with Ierry Fruth as master of ceremonies. The committee has also done a great deal toward promot- ing the increase in the number of pep rallies to raise team morale. Polishing the athletic trophies is another service this group has performed, and it is to be congratulated on the Hne work undertaken and accomplished this year. Sli if SX! One of the most popular and most important groups on GIRLS' CLUB CABINET Row 1: R. Hrxlniberg. L. Rowley, M. Maloney. A. O'Nr-ill. J. Lindauer. Row 2: A. Dooley. H. Haugen, C. Robbins, D. Rector. USHERETTES Row lc R. King. M. Hanvhz-llc, B. Evans. J. Fran:-y. M. Paska. H. Haugen. A. 0'Neill. O. Thursun. B. Hovey, J. Faust. B. Skvlly. Row 2: R. O'Rricn. NI. Alrlrivh. D. Viviani. N. Ball, E. Williams. B. Pruck- now, M. Zirkel. D. Wilkinson, B. Mec- han. E. Newton. Row 3: B. Dr-an. V. Trapino. M. Dc- Waide. G. Sclineidr-r. NI. Goulet. P. La- Duke, J. Baumann, C. Borchardt, D. Doane. M. Maloney. B. Lindukvn, J. Martin. R. Hrvlmht-rg. i I ' A '-ii. '.i.i l 4 4 5 the U.S.S. Central is the Usherettes Club. At the port of embarkation crew members are allowed to sign up. The executive committee consists of the chief, Marie Paskag as- sistant chief, Audrey O,Neillg president, Harriett Haugen, and secretary-treasurer, Beverly Dean succeeded by lacque- line Franey the second semester. With the help of the faculty sponsor, Miss Theresa Kleinheinz, the Usherettes choose a crew of 36 girls. The work of this club requires much time, tact, effi- ciency, and alertness. One of their main duties is to appear in full dress uniform at all functions aboard the U.S.S. Central. This includes ushering at the auditorium doors each week. Then of course there are the special occasions such as the evening parties, scrap rallies, lecture series, con- certs, and plays. 18 This organization not only serves aboard ship but at various times is called to duty while on shore leave to serve at various community functions. -is as as Cuided by helmsman Margaret Maloney, the Girls' Club has weathered the storms of another successful voyage. Its cargo is service to the school. There is no doubt that the most popular of the sub-com- mittees of this organization is the Candy Counter, headed by Iannette Lindauer. Each day two girls are stationed on the main deck for the sole purpose of selling sweet stuffs to the various members of the crew. The money obtained from this palatable source goes into the club scholarship fund, the general school fund, and the National Honor Society treasury. The main job of the ways and means committee under the guidance of Charmayne Robbins is to promote money- making projects for the scholarship fund. One of the most successful of these campaigns was the sale of engraved pencils to crewmen aboard ship. Delores Rector, as head of the lost and found committee, takes charge of the return and disposal of all lost or strayed articles. A small scale white elephant sale is staged at the end of each semester to sell unclaimed articles. The C-C Clinic, under leadership of Harriett Haugen, divides its efforts between war and service activities. They have the responsibility for decorating the shipis decks during such festive seasons as Christmas and Easter and provide hostesses daily in the cafeteria. The hospitality committee, with Agnes Dooley as chair- man, maintains an information desk on the lower deck. Many a returning crewman or uneasy visitor is made to feel at home through the splendid work of this committee. ll ik if One of the active groups aboard the U.S.S. Central is the service committee of the council, which is sponsored by our admiral, Mr. L. A. Waehler, and headed by Chairman Bev- erly Evans. In previous years the main duties of this com- mittee were to promote membership for the Victory Corps and take complete charge of the service awards system. This year has seen an increase in their activities. The added duty of the committee is to handle any sug- gestions for the improvement of the U.S.S. Central that may arise through the council. For a time the student body was hesitant to present their ideas, however before long sugges- tions began to come in. The first obiectives confronted by the committee was supplying milk for the lunch rooms and mirrors in the boys' shower rooms. RECRE TION CREW The recreation crew, led by Betty Hovey, has done its utmost to make our life pleasant aboard ship. We dropped anchor Sep- tember 8 and less than two weeks later a get-acquainted partyi' was staged. Since we were busy getting our sea-legs, the com- mittee waited till after the football season for the first evening party. What with low lights, soft music, and pretty girls, everyone had a good time. Later in the fall two mat dances were planned aboard ship. Neva Leigh provided a stack of platters for the juke box and those records surely got us into the swing of things. Then along came Valentine's Day which was the inspiration for the next dance. Dick Viviani, as chairman of decorations, transformed our gym in an inimitable manner for that slick Hearts In Harmony party. We not only had cupids to put us in romantic mood but also a big golden moon shining from above. Closely following this dance came the Shamrock Shufflei'-a rhapsody in green. Ahl and itwas many a colleen and her uMike that had a gala time that night. Scheduled for April 20 was the Scrap Committee Drive and Dance under the leadership of Captain Rudy Becker, which turned out to be a great success. Allen Sweetis orchestra entertained us after we had spent a good, patriotic evening hunting scrap. Climaxing the end of the year with a usmash hit was the May Pole Dance held May 4. Never before was the gym decorated in such splendor. The ship's company really put everything they had into this last, gay dance to make it the high-light of the season. Everyone and everything was on the beam. As demands for shore leave entertainment were increased, the Loft, a city high school canteen, was established at the Y.M.C.A., and Friday and Saturday nights saw the Persian Room crowded with dancing couples, while the Cola-Cabana Room and the Blue Room also had their share of attention. All in all, this year has proved to be one of the successful recreation yearsn in the history of the U.S.S. Central. h SOCIAL COMMITTEE Row I: J. Fellows. B. Skelly. M. Zirkrl, I.. Prantnf-r. B. Howy. R. Vivi- ani, A. Voss, J. Faust. H. Haugen. Row 2: M. Linden. J. Thorsen. J. Maeken, G. Yitr-nse, E. Pselmrr. I'. La- Ilukr-, 0. Thorsun. B. Prmfknow, S. Schneider. M. 0'Ncill. Row 3: E. Osborn. ,I. Xlazzara. T. Fuller, J. Lindauer. L. Hodgson, J. Parisi, A. Di Lorem. I19l :.1... 1 ....... . .....,... W, SHIP' Une of the lT1OSt eagerly awaited events in the life of the crew of the U.S.S. Central is the issuing every other week of the ship's newspaper. Under the editorship of Leona Tee- gardin with Ieannette Faust as her assistant and Miss Eliza- beth Ritzmann as faculty advisor, the staff has worked long and hard to iron out the difficulties of production. Mary lane Zirkel was feature editor, Dick Viviani succeeded Coast- guardsman Bob Moen as sports editor, and Rosemary Reilly edited the news from junior high. The unsung heroes of the staff were the typists, whose work only began after the news was gathered and prepared for publication. Charmayne Robbins was the chairman of the typing committee. Advertising was solicited under the leadership of Audrey O'Neill. There have been 14 issues of the paper published, of which three were six-page editions. ln publishing the April 13 issue, the 11A journalism class took complete charge. Ieanette Thorson acted as temporary editor-in-chief. with Roslyn Wein, Albert Baldwin, Phyllis Allen, and Alice Michalson associate editors. The editor of the annual Mirror Magazine was Ieannette Faust, with Leona Teegardin as her assistant. They were aided by the regular stall. Special recognition is due to Bev- L06 erly Evans, Harriett Haugen, and the journalism class for their work on the book. Bud Fisher as stafl photographer provided the informal pictures, and Charles Duane designed the cover. Because of a special wartime regulation, the ship's log was required to be cut down to 75 percent of the weight it was in 1941. This necessity added to the problems facing the stafl, but with the extra effort expended the obstacle was overcome. A new typistls crew was recruited by Delores Doane. There was a typist at work every period of the day for some time before the annual could be sent to press. The business and circulation crew with Miss Anne lung- inger as advisor have been on the job to take care of finan- cial arrangements as well as getting and distributing each issue of the paper. Lyman Fosdick deserves special mention in this work. Publication of the Mirror and the Mirror Magazine has entailed long hours of work for the stafl, but in return they felt great satisfaction in seeing each issue come out. More- over, they realized that from their labors they had gained training and experience which would stand them in good stead when their days on the U.S.S. Central were over. 4- MIRROR STAFF Row 1: B. lavalls. M. Porter. D. Vivi- ani. B. Moen, M. Zirkel. L. Tevgarrlin J. Faust, A. 0'Ncill. C. Robbins, R. Reilly, B. Hovey. Row 2: R. O'Brir-n. M. Marty. J. Hanek. M. Gussnian. A. Dalit-1. E. New- lun. M. Aldrich. .l. Fellows. J. Hen- riksen. A. Mir-lialson. M. Harrington, L. Rowley, M. 0'Nf-ill. J. Kanegav. Row fl: C. Lunilholln. ,I. Tlmrson. M. Hancliette. ll. Lindokr-n. B. Graham. D. Gill, E. Odrlcn. D. Doane. D. Rr-ctur. M. Paska. J. Franry. J. Lindauer, R. King. Row 4: D. Post. A. Dooley. Y. An- 1lIa'z-slie. A. Voss. M. M1-Adams. Sage. slcrson, M. Maloney. B. Morrell. H. Haugen. M. Lawrence. M. Prevetl. M. .I Row 5: B. Reilly. D. Mullen. J. Berg. 'lf Fuller. T. Beale, E. Morgan, J. Tuepleman, J. Rates. A. Eisenberg, B. Fisher, L. Fosiliek. E. Osborn, WI LC- OFF THE RECO Hi-Y Club was organized to stimulate higher standards of behavior among the boys. The members are selected on the basis of character, personality, service, and scholarship. Not only the members, but the whole student body bene- fits from the organization. One of its numerous duties has been to print programs for recreation on board ship. in addi- tion to its other services, Hi-Y this year is awarding a twen- ty-five dollar scholarship to some deserving boy in the senior section. ' The officers, elected for a term of one school year, are drafted on the basis of leadership and character. Those on duty this last year have been Tom Fuller, president, Sam Cuccia, vice-president, and Bob Ioachim, purser. Roger Me- nigo, former purser of this crew, was called for active duty early this year. Hi-Y, which is affiliated with the Y.M.C.A., has been one of the most influential and beneficial of the ship's clubs. It has been under the guidance of Mr. Richard Gross. I-II-Y CLUB Row 1: G. Frutli, E. Oslmrn, Mr. Gross, S. Cuccia, T. Fuller. R. Joachim. N. Baldarotta, R. Viviani, A. Di Loreto. Row 2: R. Colt, R. Moen, S. Rai- mond, I. Boyle, D. Grubb. T. Beale, R. Wichcrn, C. Fiscus, J. Raimond, S. Bus- ccmi. T. Vitale. Row 3: I. Thom, R. Bates, P. Hyslop, R. Caufrutt. A. Doekr-ry, G. Kowing. G. Fleming, D. Schirn, R. Cardin, E. Withers. PHY-CHEM Row I: J. Prescott. U. Graham, M. Hanchvttc. D. Mullen. W. LcSagc, B. Evans, B. Hovcy, H. Haugen. Row 2: L. Stein, R. Yamahiro, F. Hinkle. J. Bates. P. Upland. D, Seliiru. J. Boyle, B. Diederielr. l l21l RD Membership in M-Club is limited to those crewmen who have earned letters in athletics. The M-Club was organized for the purpose of obtaining funds for those members injured in athletic combat. In pre-D vious years the highlight of these activities has been the min'trel show. However, this year it was dispensed with b cause of the loss of crewmen for active duty. Faculty ad- visors are Mr. Lloyd Falgren and Mr. Leroy Klose. The Phy-Chem Club, the most recent organization formed aboard the U.S.S. Central, was originated by members of the physics and chemistry classes. The main purpose of the meetings, which took place every Monday, is to further general interest along scientific lines. Under the direction of Petty Officer R. O. Sprecher, interesting demonstrations and topics are given. Also, indi- vidual experiments are performed, many of which are comic, if not disastrous. The officers of Phy-Chem are president, Douglas Mullen, vice-president, Warren LeSageg purser, Martha Hanchetteg keeper of the log, Beverly Evans. M-CLUB Row I: R. Bates. D. Grubb. J. Borg, D. Sehiru, T. Fuller, R. Deering. R. Viviuni. Row 2: R. Colt. F. Oliva. G. Biglcy, S. Raimnnd, P. McCann, E. Peterson, B. Thomas. Row 3: W. Held, A. Doekcry, W. Withers, G. Knwing, B. Brown, R. Cau- eutt. P. Hyslop, J. Thom. Forward-March! Left, right, left, right-pivot to the left, pivot to the right-halt, one twol With Drum Majorette Beverly Evans in command, the U.S.S. Central's marching band was once more under way, preparing for those impor- tant football games. Outdoor drills lasted nearly three months, during which time no effort was too great for the band. In the heat of September and the cold of November alike, they marched and played the ever popular uHere's a Toast to Central High School . A small group of them also formed a pep band to contribute to the ship's spirit by play- ing at pep meetings and aud programs. One of the special difficulties faced by Mr. Leroy Klose, director, in training this year's band was the shortage of experienced players. The armed forces have taken many ol the upper-classmen, so that instead of the usual twenty-Five to thirty seniors, only twelve were to be found on the roster MUSIC BUILD OUR MOR LE this year, and incoming sophomores were drawn on heavily to fill vacancies. After the football season, the band really settled down to the rehearsing of concert numbers. Their efforts were joined with those of the orchestra and choir to present the Winter Concert, some of the outstanding numbers of which were The Emperor Waltz , Andalucia , and the stirring United Nations March . The bandis next public appearance was in a K'Pop concert, presented as an aud program. This consisted of popular music, such as K'Pavannei' and Indian Love Call . Karl VVeisshappel tool-1 honors as trombone soloist in Getting Sentimental Over Youii. The band's con- cert season closed with the annual spring concert, memor- able for the senior members as the last in which they would participate. One of the most exciting events of the year for the band CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND 22 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA was its appearance in the Navy Day parade. For the second time they marched and played in a drizzling rain which would have dampened the spirits of less determined organ- izations. . This year the orchestra has had a new director, Mr. Roy L. Holtz. Only 39 members were recruited because of the shortage of players, so the task of organization and training was especially difficult. The orchestra participated in the winter and spring concerts, and had the important duty of furnishing the music for commencement exercises. Gay music and colorful scenery provided a picturesque background for the U.S.S. Central's choral presentation held in place of the annual spring operetta. Through the com- bined efforts of Miss Mary Margaret Hussa, Mr. Roy L. Holtz, and Mr. Richard E. Gross, the program featured the songs and acting of the choir, and the music of the orchestra. Based on a patriotic theme, the choral program, under the title, L'Morale Musicale , reflected the spirit of the First United Nations Conference at San Francisco. Ideas for the script were originated and written by Mr. Gross' speech class under his supervision. Several members of the class took part, making off stage speeches. The scene was a U.S.O. center somewhere in the United States, where men and girls in the uniforms of all the services had gath- ered to hear radio broadcasts from various European nations. Under Mr. Holtz' direction, the orchestra accompanied the chorus in several numbers, including a medley of songs representing the United Nations. Miss Hussa directed the soloists and the chorus, composed of members of the shipls choir. The choir, too, was hampered this year because of the small number of male voices available. Boys had to be re- cruited most vigorously to fill the vacancies left by those in service. Training a choir with so many new and inexperi- enced voices was no easy task for Miss Hussa, and she worked hard and long planning music arrangements and giving special help to those members who required it. But on the whole we all have reason to be well satisfied with the results, and to be proud of the choir and its successful year. It performed on various occasions, including the winter con- cert, a choral program in the auditorium, the choral pre- sentation, Morale Musicalen, and a spring concert. Nine of the girls of the choir formed a triple trio, also led by Miss Hussa. They have entertained at events at the VVoman's Building and U.S.O. The members of this group are lean Henriksen, Mary Goulet, Kitty Newton, Orpha Walker, Delores Doane, Roselyn Reynolds, Georgene Vit- ense, Iean Baumann, and Shirley Gerlach. Our music organizations have done their share in raising and preserving the morale of the crew of the U.S.S. Central. By their efforts they have inspired and entertained us throughout this war year of I944-45. CENTRAL HIGH scHooL ,W s, ciionz Q , r ' ' l 23 SCHEDULE September 22 Racine Park 0 Central 2 September 29 West 26' Central 6 October 6 Horlick 0 Central 3 Cctober 15 Beloit 7 Central 20 October 20 Kc nosha 6 Central l3 October 27 lanesville 0 Central 7 November 4 East 14 Central 6 Row l: G. St-hem:-r, R. Caucult. D. Grubb. C. Bigley. P. Mt-Cann. R. Slatz. R. Deering. B. Tlmlna-1. J. Fruth. J. Rainionll. B. Buss. B. Briltl. T. Beale. Row 2: E, Moran. F. Oliva. D. Svhiru. E. Withers. S. Rainiontl. R. Viviani. B. Brown. G, Knitting. J. Thom. W. Withers. 'l'. Fuller. B. Ruhinowitv. ,I. Berg. MANELI The football crew rolled over the sea of Big Eight com- petition this year and cruised into third place with four wins and three losses. They were under the command of Coach Lloyd Falgren, a newcomer to the Central ranks, who was assisted by Mr. Warren Kasch, also new here. Our new pilots, however, were not strange to each other, for they had coached teams in the same Minnesota league. Central started the season with a thrilling victory over Racine Park. On the second play of the game, Park fumbled in the end zone, and we scored an automatic safety. The teams fought for the remainder of the game without scoring, and Central's two-point margin gave her the game. West overwhelmed Central with a vicious aerial bombard- ment the following week. She scored her points in the first 26 minutes of play in a great display of point-a-minute play, the final tally being 26 to six. The following week Central invaded Racine for a game with Horlick. Seaman First Class Bernie Rabinowitz, a vet- eran of last year's campaign, kicked a field goal in the last Row Il: D. Berry. Coat-li Falgren. C. Fizwtts. E. l't-lt-lumix. J. Mort-y. I.. Bonham. C. Fl:-ming. D. Benz- sehawel. N. King. H. Wilkinson. R. Will-.it-'. E. Harrington. Coach Kas:-h. D. Bt-nzseliaut-l. ER 24 fifteen seconds of play to lead the team to a three to nothing victory. Returning home, Central torpedoed Beloit 20 to seven. Several scoring attempts were stopped cold by the Orange and Black. This brought the win and loss columns to read three wins and one loss. Our hopes for a Big Eight title were crushed that week when we dropped a 13 to six battle at Kenosha, but this game was especially costly, for Al Dockery sustained a shoul- d-er injury which put him out for the season. The next two games were the ones that counted, and we got oil to a good start by defeating Ianesville seven to noth- ing only to lose a heartbreaker at Breese Stevens to East, 14 to six. An intercepted pass and heads-up ball pulled the game out of the fire for Madison East. Our winning would have meant an undisputed Big Eight championship for West, but as it was, East and West tied for first honors. The team pulled back into port after the East game bat- tered and bruised but none the worse for fight. The skipper is now in private quarters planning a new campaign. New boots will come out of camp to take the place of veterans who have served their hitch. Some are graduating, some have served long enough to be honorably discharged. Reward for meritorious service should be given about now. Petty Orlicers Iohn Berg and Ed Withers receive the Order of Congratulatory Messages for fight under Ere and for giving the team the punch to pull through in bad pinches. To Seamen First Class Don Schiro, Ronald Caucutt, Al Dockery, Gordon Kowing, Gene Bigley, Bob Deering, Sam Raimond, Tom Fuller, Ed Moran, Frank Oliva, Bill VVithers, Ben Cuilla, Ben Thomas, Don Grubb, Tom Beale, Bill Beld, Bernie Rabinowitz, Pat McCann, and Dick Vivi- ani-nothing but praise and glory for all you have done and for the fighting spirit you have maintained throughout the year. To the boots coming in and to apprentice seamen fsubsj of last season we say-carry on this undying spirit, and let's give the skipper a real medal this next time. WVe are now docked. We have had a few bad breaks, but all in all, this has been a successful cruise. SCHEDULE 'W' Opponenr Ccnmzl Beaver Dam ,,,,,,,,,,,, 25 21 Fond du Lac ,,,,,,.,., 24 26 Ianesville ,,,,.,. ,.,,, 3 0 26 Horlick ,,,,,, ,,,,, 2 7 32 West ,,..,,,,,,. ,,,,. 4 4 I8 Kenosha ,,.,, ,,., 3 8 27 East ,.,,,,,, ,,,,. 3 7 35 Beloit ,,,,,. ,,,,, 5 4 36 Park ,.,,,,,, ,,,,, 2 8 29 Ianesville ..,, ,,,,, 2 X 29 Horlick ,,,,,.., ,,,,, 4 U 30 West ,,,Y,,.. ,Y,,. 4 3 26 East ,,,., ,,,,,,, . ,,.,,..,, 3 9 28 Kenosha .,,,,, ...,,,,, 2 2 20 Beloit ,.,,,, ,,,,, 3 9 50 W Park ,,,,...,,,,,,,. ,,,,, 3 9 30 l TOURNAMENT: Row 1: F. McCann. J. Thom. W. Withers. E. Withers. B. Brown, T. Fuller. W'iSCf1nSiH Dells ..,,,, 17 39 Row 2: F. Oliva. C. Fisvns. Il. Grubb. li. Pet:-rsun. T. Beal:-. 1. Ruinionil. R. Joaa-hini. A. Di I.oreto Lillie ., ,.,,,,.. 46 Row 3: Coach Kasvh, 5. fnnavello. W. Belil. N. Hanson. J. Wilt-ox. D. Knutson. R. Bates. The Central cagers shipped with a new skipper this sea- son, Mr. Warren Kasch, who came here from St. Cloud, Minn., where he was basketball and football coach for both the teachers' college and the local high school. He took the place of Milt Diehl, who resigned to take the position of basketball and track coach at Madison East. Despite the fact that Coach Kasch made Central into a very speedy and smooth working quintet, we did not have too good a season, managing to win only six out of an eighteen game schedule. This was mainly due to our losses to the Navy. Roger Menigo, Edward Moran, and Bernie Rabinowitz all joined this branch of service before the con- ference race got under way. Phil Hyslop, a promising for- ward, was injured so as to keep him out of action for the entire season. Midway in the season, Iohn Berg, a star guard, was lost to the team because of ineligibility. Central's lirst two engagements were non-conference af- fairs in which the boys showed that they really had a lot of fighting spirit. In the battles for Big Eight honors which followed, the U.S.S. Central, jinxed by the loss of many of its best hands, was unable to win in foreign waters. However, they were able to gain victories in four out of the six battles staged at the base. The game which perhaps showed the boys at their best was the home game against Beloit. The odds were very much against our crew, but they swamped Beloit with an exhibition of shooting that would rival even the profes- sionals. Eddie Withers was especially accurate as he led the scoring with 19 points. The two games which Central played with East had no bearing on the conference race. East was not a part of the regular schedule this year because of the custom which is followed in the Big Eight of drawing one team each year to be dropped from the regular schedule. These games were played to keep up the city series competition. In the first game Central was nosed out in the final seconds of play when East's star, Bob Burns, threw in a goal from far out in the court to give the East boys their two-point margin. In the second, East was again victorious in a hard battle fought at the Purgolders' base. In the other two city series games Central fought gamely, but was no match for a powerful West team which, inci- dentally, won the State High School Basketball champion- Ship. THE DECK Central finished her season with a loss to Racine Park. thus giving us a record of four wins and eight defeats and seventh place in the conference. The squad traveled to the Columbus regional where they easily downed Wisconsin Dells, only to be eliminated in the semi-Hnals by a strong Lake Mills quintet. Centralis main difficulty throughout the year was its in- ability to convert from the foul line. The team was sparked by the wonderful cooperation of our two Negro boys, Eddie and Bill Withers. Time after time these two boys collabo- rated to score on fast breaks. Another highlight of the 1945 quintet was the swell job done by Tom Fuller, who was an excellent dribbler and had an uncanny knack for hitting the hoop from the far court. The Orange and Black clad boys were always in there giving all they had, and sometimes a little more, until th-e final horn. Their fighting spirit usually evened up the disad- vantage in height which they were under in most of the games. As can be seen by the scores, in many cases a few breaks their way would have meant the difference between victory and defeat. Of the twenty odd boys the twelv-e who received the traditional HM for gallantry displayed on the deck are W. Withers, E. Withers, I. Thom, P. McCann, E. Peterson, B. Brown, I. Berg, T. Fuller, T. Beale, R. Menigo, E. Moran, and B. Rabinowitz. AROLI D THE DECK After four weeks of conditioning and training on the Central obstacle course, the track team entered its first competition, taking fifth place at the invitational meet at Wisconsin Rapids on April 6. The course includes hurdles, shot put, high jump, broad jump, pole vault, dashes, quarter mile, half mile, mile, and relays. Preliminary training had consisted of rope skipping, climbing, medicine ball drills, calisthenics on the mats, and work on the high bar. All this took place in the cracker- box with a few excursions by some of the crew to the Uni- versity armory where they spent some time working under Tom Iones, the University track coach. Outdoor practice at Conklin Field started about three weeks after first call. More drudgery came when the squad moved to Breese Stevens to practice there, and soon a squad meet was held at the East track to determine who would go to Wisconsin Rapids. Ed Withers and Don Grubb were chosen captains, Withers' team barely nosing out Grubb's, 44 to 37. The second important event was the West Relays at the University Field House on April 21. With Ed Withers, Don Grubb, and Ben Cuilla our outstanding men, Central took ninth place among fourteen entries. On April 27 we met West, losing the first outdoor meet 82 to 31. As this book goes to press, six meets remain on Centralas schedule. The members of Mr. Lloyd Falgrenis crew include the following: Nick Baldarotta, lim Bates, Russ Bates, Tom Beale, Bill Beld, Don Benzschawel, Gene Bigely, Brad Brown, Bob Car- din, Ray Carroll, Iohn Caravello, Phil Caravello, Ben Cuilla, Bob Deering, Al Dockery, Tom Fuller, Don Grubb, Don Haugen, Gordon Kowing, Ben Levin, Tony Masino, Pat McCann, lay Morey, Eugene Osborn, Iohn Raimond, Gil- bert Reis, George Schefiler, Iohn Thom, Benny Thomas, Tom Vitale, Bob Wichern, Bill Withers, Ed Withers, Roy Yamahiro, Bob Zirkel. sr as -is The tennis team, made up of Ed Morgan, Dick Beil, Bob Heim, and Dick Viviani, held practice at Brittingham Park, at the University courts, or at special times, at Tenney Park. Despite consistent warnings from his math teacher, Ed Morgan spent the better part of spring vacation banging away at the ball with Dick Beil. If you happened to see him dragging his tortured body down State Street, you know the reason why. Even though the team is critically hampered by the lack of manpower the talent is good. A manpower shortage in golf is even more critical. Only three members have reported at the meetings, and these are Don Schiro, Ben Levin, and Bud Fisher. BOOT TRAINING A shrill whistle sounds throughout the gym, and Coach Falgren shouts, All right-take your calisthenics now! Everybodyscrambles and fights for the ball. Bud Fisher just has to get another shot in or maybe two or three. Then the team captains order their squads to place, and they start limbering up with push-ups, sit-ups, and everything else under the sun just so as to get every muscle in working order. After about fifteen minutes of this torture the activities start. These consist of football, basketball, volleyball, or work on the mat. The senior classes take in all these plus boxing and wrestling. Swimming classes also are held. Many seniors go to the Y.M.C.A. for a nice, cool, enjoyable swim. The one bad point is that the swimming teacher tells them to take fifteen laps around the pool. After the last straggler is in and they've learned a new stroke or two, the director tells them to take their showers, just when they've recovered their breath and feel like taking a back-Hip. No--it isnit all drudgery. They have their chance to show off. On Wednesday, February 18, they put on an annual program for the P.T.A. They growled plenty, but they had a lot of fun anyway. The Four Lakes League had both basketball and a foot- ball league this year. Central had only one football team made up of all the interested boys who didn't play in the big games. The intramural games were held either at West or at East against any one of the teams from VVest, East or Wisconsin High. Members playing on the junior team were Iohn Raimond, Tom Vitale, Nick Baldarotta, Don Benzschawel, Bob Wich- ern, Russ Bates, and Bob Deering. The senior players were Dick Viviani, Ed Morgan, Gene Fleming, Gerald Fruth, Ray Carrol, Eugene Osborn, Toe Boyle, and Ed Witek. 1261 IMP Stretch-two-three-four, bend-two-three-four. fCreak-two- three-four, groan-two-three-fourlj No, this isn't the parade ground at a naval training station, itis the girls' gym floor at Central High School, where senior physical fitness classes are in full swing. Although the participants are registered members of the weaker sex, the calisthenics are I1Ot picked accordingly. A simple series of eight exercises was put into practice the first eight weeks of school, at the end of which time the crew- men were supposed to have obtained their sea legsf, Diversionary deck work such as tumbling, bar work, and novelty stunts was also used as a muscle building incentive. The beginning of the second term saw the Htness class writhing in misery after a painful completion of the Wiscon- sin Series, consisting of six strenuous exercises. lt was with joyous relief that the crewmen turned their course from calisthenics to athletics. The first sport that the members of the training program participated in was fieldball, which is a combination of foot- ball, basketball, hockey, track, and soccer. Many an aching limb resulted from this unusually strenuous game. Some fearless Ianesv, heedless of the results, signed up for various teams of after-school fieldball. Much to the disgust of the upper classmen, the sopho- more team, headed by Gloria Swenson, proved to be the victors of the season. The next objective on the horizon was the ever-popular ubattlen of volleyball. The physical fitness classes soon fell GIRLS' SPORTS Row 1: J. Bassett. R. O'Brien. C. Swen- son. R. Moran, W. Hughes. M. Aldrich, L. Hirn, D. Simms, P. Blacknvy. B. Hovey, M. Zirkcl, R. Holmberg. M. Soule. Row 2: V. Morgan. L. King. R. Wold. M. Cuilla, J. Parsons, D. Burwell, J. Prestigio- eomo. J. Postler, M. O'Neil. S. Si-lmeislcr. S. Schapiro, M. Cruger. M. Peterson, R. King, P. Winger. J. Joyce. D. Kahielcl. B. Thronson, A. Banks. Row 4: H. Wold. L. Wullave, T. Schuep- hach, L. Rowley. V. Jurris, J. Mackin. B. Graham. E. Williams. M. McAdams, M. Han- elic-tte, D. Viviani, B. Meehan. B. Nlilwarnl. R. Smith. P. Van Etten. B. Skraln, E. Skram, C. Miller. Row 5: S. Gerlach, N. Leigh. L. Neuhau- ser. D. Shelllon. J. Schirer. E. Johnson. P. Merkel, S. Thrnnsun. M. Dc Wairle. M. Ehl. O. M. Thnrson. P. LaDuke. .l- Zindars. S. Sehimming. L. Prantner. A. Matthews. M. Elvnytl, C. Lynch. F. Galiney. E. Cords. J. Spitola. E. Otldcn. i i l27l HAPE into the routine and in no time were playing like profes- sionals Qalmost anywayf. It is in volleyball that the tall girl comes into her own, the Richgels girls being excellent examples. Height combined with the ability to cover the whole court at the same time would be the perfect requisites for this game. By the time the season came to a close even the most timid girls could spike a ball, serve, and volley in an admirable fashion. The after-school turnout for this sport proved to be even more successful. than that for the fieldball season. Once more, to the chagrin of the seniors, the sophomores walked off with the glory. The victorious Team was headed by De- lores Simms. As might have been expected, basketball, the favorite sport of the seniors, proved to be an incentive for after-school teams. Many a nautical sportsgirl gave up a Square Sweet coke for a lusty deck work-out. With the coming of spring, softball came into its own. With what had once been puny arms and were now husky limbs the girls set out for Conklin Field. Regular teams were organized and the battles were on. The sports season having finally exhausted itself, the physical fitness classes leisurely turned to the ever-popular game of tennis. Once again muscles were tied in knots, and groans were heard throughout the corridors. As a reward for their sufferings, the more promising members of the crew were given ship's leaves to report to the Brittingham courts for advanced training. C S7 - s. s - 5 V v EBN QXN .kk l w Q if :is?g.'H 91323, Kewl . J. 'xc' K . . . Xl .aloft ya- . Xl 'o-ei' fffrzzf L O 4 gpwh X -wp Stadt' XS , v-vw. -X . A Q E -L- f- F5 - . 4-iflg .9 lu Q fl? I2 G. I' 0, E gp: :- Fox a I Q 0 9 l l ,y -.F 'aff'-as ' 4 :I , sg ll ,i ' fluff ll 1- all I' ' fig: 3, j ,M -if J - I Q ' , E ., Q :L ' e G3i'uu+-on il rdfher 5 dqbibvi. s l Q v Q Ri 2.5 50. . ,I S N fi . J r . X E X ek X' ' Xi XXXAI R A It + I I JDN Y' 'Ah' Na., . f R3 wi A . l ,x ifigill l ll .rem we-fi if ? '-97 C sz? ff?-7 9 -. M 3 - -7-Ti j '-4 RECORDOF THE NINTH GRADE We thought we were pretty good! On September 8 in the year nineteen hundred and forty one A. D., a sizable group of gangling teen-agers entered the red brick halls of learning for their first time. These years of youth and freedom, which slowly but deftly weave the pattern of our futures, leave an unforgettable saga of happiness in our memories. In an effort to conceal our anxiety on that opening day, we managed to restrain ourselves from making too early an entrance-arriving at 7:50. By 8:20 we had located our home rooms, but after a short breathing spell, we found ourselves once more enthralled in a seemingly endless crowd looking for period one classes. This continued throughout the first day. We arrived at classes late, or became entirely lost, but we learned eventually. According to custom, home room officers are elected early in the year, so that the duties may at all times be properly handled. Room 27, however, pulled a slight upset to the usual procedure, when they impeached Carl Starkus and decided to set up a dictatorship-remember those Victory Viviani' signs? When programs were finally straightened out, school work balked because the freshmen were content to sit and drool over senior high men, that is, all except Bev Dean who went out and got her man. While school was becoming a restful routine, the brilliant minds of the gang decided to change things, and as a result several big parties were thrown. Sigh-sigh-and all the little female hearts went a-flutter as Rod Menigo and Don big wordsi' Schiro sallied forth. Miss Bartholomew's second period algebra class would not have been complete without Ben Levinis one-man gum performance. Chewing a package at a time and consequently having a healthy wad at the end of his nose constituted two of his achievements. Excitement reigned supreme when joint junior-senior pep rallies were called, for that year we 'icoppedn the Big Eight title for football and basketball. Initiation of milk during third period furnished an incentive to junior business people to bring a few cookies to wash the milk down. QBunny Prantner gloried in this practice., The underwear scene from Elmer', seemed to be so shocking that reinforce- ments were promptly sent out to Phil Gandolph. Hansel and Gretel , a top hit, found Marcheta Porter casting aside her gla- mour for the part of the toothless old witch while Shirley Gerlach portrayed Gretel and Margaret Maloney, her mother. Yes, and Betty Hovey was an angel then. Many of our class gained the honor of being members of the Iunior High Honor Society. When junior high C's were presented in the auditorium on awards day, little did others suspect how the bearers had labored for the required number of points,- that is, all except Rosie Wold and a few others like Georgiana Meiller. TENTH GRADE We thought we were even better. And why not? Weren't we full fledged mem- bers of senior high now? Fuller, Cuccia, and Menigo stayed on good behavior for no apparent reason, until the list of new Hi-Y members was published and we began to see the light. Double dating was a popular pastime that year, as the Evans-Moran, Faust- Fuller quartet took over a Hi-Y rendezvous. Geometry, always a hard nut to crack, was definitely so to one class in particu- lar, as they sampled each type of teachitrg with questionable results. Still geniuses like Neil Bodenstein might have triumphed. While the second year Latin class struggled along, second year Spanish seemed content just to drool over Cronkrite. fGirl's point of viewj That eventful year alsoi produced the Scheffler-Schneider-Kneebone triangle. While Central opened its heart to welcome Rae Holmberg, Mark Porter was concentrating on her class night date with Bob Evans. Strange as it seems, history was the brand name for a poetry writing brigade sixth periods. We cannot help missing such boys as Don Nonn, Bill Siehler, Carl Starkus, Bob Loshek, Dean Hirn, Dean Heft, Iohn Henry, Ken Williams, who laid aside their l28l SE IOR CREW school books and took up arms in defense of our nation in their sophomore year and the summer following. ELEVENTH GRADE We feel like Mr, In-Betweenf but carry on regardless. The brilliant suntans of Lulu Hovey, Rae Holmberg, Delores Harrington, Mary Lawrence, and Deany Zirkel gave ample proof of their work as cherry pickers, while guys like Iohnny Malas slaved away in canning factories. The Skeedeetindotin Club composed of fifteen juniors had its origin in August and really got under way. Home Room 307 got up and took a bow when the three junior cheerleaders plus the drum majorette Hled in. Through shifting crowds of half-starved high school kids, Man demanded strict enforcement of the Eat More's rules, but lost out in the end. Too bad! A genial love between the sophomores and juniors sprang up the moment the tenth grade boys raised their heads, and the eleventh grade gals saw the solution to the class night problem one year away, for our male ranks were continually thinning. The swift tempo set in the hunting for rides to the tournament at Mayville kept many a normally idle head active, while all around could be seen evidences of the high tension of sport fans in their hopes to go. Thanks to Miss Morris and others of our faculty, many were overjoyed when a way to Mayville seemed to appear magically. When track season came, many an enthusiastic eye was fastened on this, the least publicized of Central sports. An all-city meet was held, however, and many were thrilled by feats of running and jumping. Famous couples of this year were Paska-Bonham, Malas-Hinze, and Rector- Duane combinations. It may be truly said that their romances were so bright they sparkledl Although the girls pleaded, Uncle Sam Sent forth his long arm and gathered from our midst boys we'll never forget-Frank Trapino, Fred Brice, Sam Daleo, George Wallace, Iohn Motisi, Bill Ferger, Richard Butler, Iohn Kastner, Duane Natvig. SENIORS-AT LAST! Ah, we made it, we've got the school at our bidding, we run things--yet we find ourselves wishing we were freshmen again. After four years some of us finally wake up to the fact that teachers are human and fun tool With the pressing menace of class night minus males, making us mentally fatigued-Miss Shepard obligingly sees that body and soul match, as we become physical recknisses . In the fall of this, our last year, many seniors welcomed with open arms the much-talked-about Youth Center, the Loft. This is the accomplishment of coordina- tion among schools, and may it always remain sol Top couples of the year were Don Schiro and Audrey O'Neill, Ozzie Osborn and Iannette Lindauer, Tom Beale and Deany Zirkel, Tony Peterson and Iackie Franey, and Tom Fuller and Bev Evans. Now, we're seniors and still like the sophs. Remember the Faust-Morey, Dean- Knutson episodes and the Moran-Menigo, Merkle-Wakem, Wilkinson-Wilcox series? Mr. Gross' speech class struggled with an operetta under such trying conditions as the giggling of Betty Fruth, Lois Pease, Delores Doane, and Delores Wilkinson, to say nothing of Louie Rosen's outbursts. The Covered Wagon went to Columbus. That isn't a joke. The Covered Wagon was the name given to a small covered pick-up truck that proved a Godsend by way of transportation to the tournaments for 13 senior girls. Class meetings were a credit to the school by way of orderliness, and general accomplishments. As a result of our class meetings a semi-formal was held in May in place of our usual class night dance. Commencement, always one of the most serious steps we take, is even more so this year as we are the 100th graduating class from Central. As we leave, we take with us many memories which will furnish the material to bear us up when the pressure of life hangs heavy. Our only regret is that so many boys cannot be with us to put an end to a very vital portion of our lives. l29l f I! 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Congratulations - s Madison S Now is thc perfect time for you to V Center think of your future independence and for ANNIVERSARIES SC C L' ' I ' Y - GRADUATION Anchor your Savings with Anchor P E Madison's A L BIRTHDAYS Popular Home Financing Associati an and l WEDDINGS House of Thrift Everything for I H i , J 0 e S Current Divicleml - 2 ' PRINCIPLE is INSURED For Bobby - S oxers and DIVIDEND is ASSURED SLACKS RENTSCHLER ' MCKET5 'ANCHOR SAVINGS 86 S WEA TERS ' LOAN ASSOCIATION RAHVCOATS 250 STATS' BADGER 177 2 S. CARROLL ST. Mfmisow, Wis. SHIRTS Al. C. Steinhauer, See'y-Treas. i351 951.441-A TRULY A 'CENTRAL' TRADITION Back through history-to those years when Central High was the one and only in Madison-athletes, who glori- Fied the Orange and Black, have ac- cepted and respected their VVEXF Award Sweater as the highest tribute to their honor. Time has wrought numerous changes . . . new high schools have come into being-yet, it is noteworthy that Central M winners of this mod- ern day can enioy the same distinct honor embodied in a WSF Award Sweater as did their dads and brothers of yesteryears. Order early . . . deliv- ery assured as promptly as war-condi- tions permit. iiscoiuiil- Wo: 19 West Main WHOLESALE 8: RETAIL Individuality Is Our Keynote for Glamour gf: .. 'ff255555f5f . .'f- -555522gfg1g., 'r'2 '42 ::.,'f'1 7?f?g Sm : 'lfifififfifffffiir H I f r f 'S , , T ' X f -. 1 x , x J N x 2 ,f o .- 1 I -. 5 ' 5 S 4 ' ' -4:.grg:g:5::z':- .g:':g-:':'f15 ' 351 ',.lfl3 : 142---. .igY:4g.g:I:1:Ef'1'-I 5: y -: -:5:::f:5:2-' '' -1'1-2-1g:g:1:2:2:1:2- 1:-:-: 1 .'.I:2:1g?: I ' W ' 4 ,.:.g. Ezfzffiflfz. iziglfifzfzfzfz- ZQ.f,j.3'3 ' :5:f!7:i:g 4,32 ' -M 'ljdr ,':5:5:3:1g:-:- Wy' ji: S ,., ,x M -. 5 .- f , K , W I 4 H -. -. - , I A ef + 2 4. A .- f 4- , 2 2 -. 1 ff , t ,. ff J SW , 4 , , , , , rf fx .1 f X , Af 4155? Qfifffi' 'ff' -- ::,,gf:z'I15ff 55:55 :ff-:1' :-5 w :-:-:- 6,445-' . .3 1: . f , :rf f .- fc, ff 5 -1 1 ,5 .-' 52:C- 5: ' 6:25-:Ii -EI .-5355:-fF:'5- ' -15. WILLIAM BIISCH BEAUTY SIILUNS 640 Sixvrx STREET FAIRCHILD 6760 NIADISON, Wls. TRUAX FIELD Gifford 54-IO Extension 234 0 WINGRA PARK 1724 Monroe Street Badger 973 WE ARE PROUD Of 1VIADISON'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM and the many GOOD CITIZENS IT HAS REARED - YY-,-, Y . N.. . ,. W ,K ,J .,f,-My E , if V . if .', N, We are now selling PRINTING and OFFICE SUPPLIES to the former pupils whose fathers we have served over Fifty years ago. Ffekfefbs-r5fdfWwL 4 - BADGEU, - 500: 114 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE 1361 Student Printing . . Is Uur Specialty '4 Campus Publishing Company 823 UNIVERSITY Avnuuz TELEPHONE Bnacnn 1137 To the Class t ' ot 1945 Congrafujafions From the Engrmfer of this book The Wisconsin Engraving madison Company wf,cg,,.,f,. 108 S. CARROLL S'rnn1a'r