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

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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

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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.

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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