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

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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

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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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Henry Reynolds- (class of 1923) former mayor of Madison, prominent businessman. Ray Hanson- (class of 1917) Annapolis graduate, WWH commander of ship downed in Battle of Coral Sea. Don Trachtc- (class of 1933) artist for well-known comic strip Little Henry. Stanley C. Allyn- (class of 1909) head of National Cash Register Company. Lowell Frautschi- (class of 1923) president of local company, active in many sendee groups. Bernadine Flynn- (class of 1922) actress, played the part of Sade in the radio series Vic and Sade. Ray Sennett- (class of 1922) prominent Madisonian, president of Board of Education. Joe Franklin- (class of 1964) star basketball player for the University of Wise. Larry Kclliher- (class of 1949) one of the country's top organists, music director at Bethel Lutheran Church. Eddie Withers- (class of 1947) member of 1951 All-American Football team from University oi Wisconsin. Otto Schmcdcman- (class of 1897) former mayor and governor, envoy to Norway. LcRoy Burlingame- (class of 1914) Rhodes scholar, Milwaukee attorney. (Pictures not available for these two men. ) 15