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

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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.

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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

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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