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

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Volney G. Bamcs-Hc was the principal of Madison High School from 1914-1917 and from 1918-1932. He wrote of a frontier of ignorance. ' May the spirit of our fathers live in us. . tliat we may have the power and courage to conquer our frontier. Voyta Wrabitz-He was principal for one year when he took over for Mr-Barnes who joined the Red Cross during the war. Leonard Wahler, 1932-1946, 1947-1950—Mr. Wahler had the difficult task of heading Central during the war years. He wrote of the need for educating that the democratic ideal of war's aim and sacrifice includes a demand on each person to do his responsible share of membership service in the brave, new, world! Ucnberg, 1946-1947--He was acting principal during Mr. Wahler's one year absence. He was also assistant principal before and after this period. Earl D. Brown, 1950-1963--Mr Brown, still remembered by many Centralites, wrote back in 19S1, The tradition of an old school can often make up in spirit what may be lacking in the way of ultra-modern architecture and equipment. William Marsh, 1963-1969--Mr. Marsh has the distinct honor of leading Madison-Central University High School in her last and greatest year. 13

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ROLL OF PRINCIPALS Damon Y. Kilgore Lucy L. Coves F.B Williams William M- Colby William Welch J T. Lovewell B. M. Reynolds Walter H Chase 1S54-1860 1860-1861 1S63-1864 1864- Dec. 1864 Jan. 1865-Spring 1865 1865- 1866 1866- 1872 1872-1873 Samuel Shaw 1873-1884 William H. Beach 1884-1887 W. M. Pond 1887-1889 J. E. MacEwan 1889-1891 J. H. Hutchison was connected with the school up until his death in 1912. He was a scholarly, exacting teacher and a principal who was unusually conscientious .....and unflinchingly firm in his convictions of right. R. B Dudgeon-Superintendent of Schools during the era of Hutchison G Jones. Here is part of his educational philosophy. There is need of impressing our youth with the seriousness of school. . . and the realization of the fact that there can be no rewards without labor, ix3 real success without sacrifice- Thomas Lloyd Jones-Principal for four years. When he resigned in 1914 to enter another field he wrote of his efforts to developc a cosmopolitan high school which would guarantee to every individual adequate preparation for the opportunities in life. 12

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CENTRAL ALUMNI The following alumni are typical of the many successful graduates from Central High School (or Madison High). This certain group was chosen as their names were the ones most mentioned when suggestions were asked for. We hope no one is offended by the exclusion of any names. Instead, we hope everyone will agree that these persons are indeed representative of the many hundreds of Super-Contralites. Gilbert Pond- (class of 1952) staff representative with the Adult Christian Education Foundation. John (Hasbrouk) Van Vleck- (class of 1916) noted professor of physics at Harvard University. John Bardeen- (class of 1923) physicist at U. of Illinois, winner of a Nobel prize. Karl Jansky- (class of 1923) scientist with Bell Laboratories, has made several important discoveries. Lauristan Sharp- (class of 1925) anthropologist at Cornell University. Timothy Brown- (class of 1907) retired Chief Justice of State Supreme Court. Wayne Morse and Mildred Downie (Mrs. Wayne Morse)- (both from class of 1919) Mr. Morse was a well-known U. S. senator from Oregon for over twenty years. Julius Cap Krug - (class of 1925) U. S Secretary of the Interior under Franklin D. Roosevelt. 14