Madison High School - Trojan / Madisonian Yearbook (Madison, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1931 volume:

(lib? fHadtamtuttt 1031 1J I 33uliitslici bt) Ilie S'tubcnts of the -iHiibismt Biiqh ;S ’riuu l JWabison, Illinois THE ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief...................................Ermel Raney Assistant Editor...............................Helen Kowalinski Advertising Manager - -- -- -- - Alex Gitcho Assistant Managers - - Adam Zentgraf and Richard Mefford Business Manager....................................Vasil Vasileff Assistant Managers - - - Laura Nollman and Jane Purcell Art Editor..........................................Frank Wondra Assistant Editor..................................Melvin Lee Literary Editor.....................................Fern Peebi.es Assistant Editors - - Clara Karpowicz and Velma Martin Athletic Editor....................................Leonard Miller Humor.........................................Woodrow Lybarger OUR AIM In this issue of the Madisonian, we have endeavored to place before you something that we sincerely hope will reveal many happy thoughts concerning the Class of ’31. We have striven to please you with this book, so let your approval be known, and your disapproval overcome by the enjoyment you will derive from it. THE STAFF. TJ - -J X C' X 7L C w BOARD OF EDUCATION President................................Mr. Fred Bonville Secretary......................................Mr. E. Overbey Members Dr. L. C. Harlan Mr. Chas. Lybarger Mr. W. i. Parker Mr. Guy Prewett Mr. Walter Rogers M. H. S. FACULTY Superintendent. E. O. Heob......................Civics. History Principal. S. M. Sprout.............................Mathematics Miss Edna Robison.......................................English Miss Princess Hill......................................History Miss Mae Waters..................................English. Music Miss Delta Jessop.................................Sewing, Latin Miss Friede M. Michel................................Commercial Mr. Joseph Seamon....................................Commercial Mr. Earl Landes............................Mathematics, Science Mr. Paul Rohe.........................Mechanical Drawing Shop Mr. George Thomas.......................................Science Miss Margaret Carlin..................................Secretary Page Five Frank Brown Frank denies he's bashful Tho quiet he may seem. But loudness you will never find In men of high esteem. Ruth Foc.le Ruth is what we call a brick She really is a sport. Although she's rather different From the ordinary sort. Robert Hocking Robert's just cram full of mischief. And sometimes shows contempt. But he's the life of all our parties. 'Cause he has that thing called “pep . Helen Kowalinski Helen Kowalinski has a way Of making friends of foes. She has a certain some- thing. That attracts a string of beaus. Melvin Lee Melvin is a different type From other boys we know. How good he is in any- thing. He never tries to show. Woodrow Lybarger Woodie has a way of telling, Things you really can t believe. But when it comes to basketball. Oh Boy! Can he deceive? Page Six HELEN DONIFF Helen Doniff is a charm- ing girl You readily will see. But the thing that makes her charming Is her individuality. ALEX GITCHO Alex announced in school one day. To college he would go, If the girls were like the ones he saw. Once at the picture show. Clara Karpowicz Just a little sweetness, Just a little love, A heart chuck full of goodness. Fits Clara like a glove. Genevieve Lawson Genevieve is so faithful. Her work is always done, She has a certain sweet- ness. That crowns her like the sun. Margaret Lewis Margaret's always in the mood. To hear a funny joke. And when it comes to singing. She can reach the highest note. Velma Martin Velma can’t be serious No matter how she tries. Those dimples will start coming. Like the twinkle in her eyes. Everett McCart Everett has a personality. To this we all agree, A man among the ladies. This, we re sure he'll al- ways be. Richard Mefford Richard s middle name is Ford, His motto is good nature, His hobby is to give the girls His most flattering picture. Laura Nollman Laura entered school a Soph. Starting out with a goal to reach. If she completes her edu- cation Our children, she'll prob- ably teach. Jane Purcell Janes sunny disposition. Is said to be the best. But if you’ve never seen her type. You'll never know the rest. Vasil Vasileff Vasil has a certain grave - ness. That of him a leader makes. He has no time for fool- ishness, And doesn't care for dates. Frank Wondra Frank's so cruel to the girls, ' Tis said because he knows, He captivates the ladies Each and everywhere he goes. Henry McMullen Henry really is a wow At basketball you know. In several other things we’d say He's anything but slow. Leonard Miller Leonard seems so serious. Just like a wise old owl. But when he takes a funny streak, He really is a howl. Fern Peebles Many people wonder. How Fern, so much can know. And yet have all the other things That make us love her so. Ermel Raney Ermel is so jolly, Tis said that she has “It”, Her popularity this year. Has changed her not a bit. Lloyd Williams Lloyd has led his peppy team To several victories. The funny side of every- thing, He never fails to see. Adam Zentgraf Adam has a taste for ar- gument. He's sure to prove he’s right. Tis said he'll make a lawyer. And frankly, we agree, he might. Page Seven SENIOR CLASS HISTORY High School Graduates! Is it possible? We who, only four years ago entered M. H. S. were so inexperienced, so unaware of what the step was going to mean to us. How short our high school life has been and yet: how many things we have accomplished: how many good times we have had: how much experienced we have gained in various lines. Our Freshman year was spent in getting acquainted with the school routine, the students, and the teachers. Some of our boys were fortunate enough to be members of the basketball team and Lloyd was even considered a regular. The girls attended most of the games, of course, to boost the boys. We had our class party after semester exams—and such a success! Vim, vigor, and vitality belonged to the Freshie class of that year. As Sophomores we acquired a little more dignity—we were no longer poor victims of the Seniors’ condescension. In the popularity contest, con- ducted for the sale of annuals, six of the seven winners were Sophs. Our Junior year passed so quickly! Some of our girls took part in the operetta entitled “Miss Cherryblossom,'' and several participated in the play sponsored by the Seniors, “The Zander-Gump Wedding. Lloyd was elected basketball captain and Vasil, football captain, for the following year. We gave the Seniors a banquet in the school gym during the latter part of May. This last year has been a very busy one. Our class officers who were elected in September are President, Frank Wondra; Vice-President, Melvin Lee, and Secretary-Treasurer, Ermel Raney. We took part in the Stunt Night program, presenting a short play entitled, “Madame Princeton's Beauty Shoppe.” Some of our boys have remained on the basketball team throughout our high school life. This year the first team consisted wholly of Seniors with the exception of one player. Our boys have made splendid showings in all ath- letic contests. Many of our girls who were members of the Pep Club attended every game to support them. Yes! I suppose it’s possible that we are now high school graduates. We have gone through M. H. S. doing the things that other Seniors have done, experiencing the same difficulties, obtaining the same knowledge, and having our fun and frolics. Now we are leaving old M. H. S. other work to take up. other difficulties to overcome, and other associates to enjoy. We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to our teachers, parents, friends, and to our class sponsors. Miss Robison and Miss Michel, for the faithful support which they have given us. We cannot forget the wonderful interest and confidence which our Principal, Mr. Sprout, and Superintendent, Mr. Heob, have shown in our class, not only in our last year but throughout our entire high school life. Now classmates, let us keep in mind our motto that, It matters not how long we live, but how,” and I feel confident that we can by honest labor attain both success and happiness. Helen Kowalinski. CLASS WILL We, the diligent and persistent members of the class of one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. of Madison High, Madison, Illinois, desiring to bestow our many useful, ornamental, and necessary traits upon those most needing them, do hereby write this, our last will and testament. We bequeath to the: School Board: Our appreciation for their earnestness in securing money to pay the teachers so that school could continue in session. Juniors: Our patience and determination to succeed. Sophomores: The secret of success in typing—rhythm. Freshmen: Our hope that they will remain in M. H. S. so that they may have the honor of being Seniors. Personals WOODROW Lybarger: My scholastic abilities and excess knowledge of English to Lester Goode. RICHARD MefforD: A portrait of my handsome profile to th? Study Hall for idle students to gaze upon. ERMEL RANEY: My success in cheer-leading to Eileen Bader. LLOYD Williams: My ability to baffle opposing basketball players to Vincent Scrum. ALEX Gitcho: My authority in the Study Hall to Jimmie Shipcoff. HELEN Doniff: My excess cosmetics to Florence Girardot. HENRY McMullen: My graceful passes in basketball to Leonard Andrews. EVERETT McCart: My dignity and self-control before all audiences to Fred Riddle. Helen KowalinskI: My exquisite style to Agnes Sacadat. ROBERT Hocking: My favorite dance step to Joe Radman. Leonard Miller: All my Ford troubles to John Borth. CLARA Karpowicz: My boisterousness and pep to Agnes Murphy. FRANK Brown: My caveman tactics to Chester McManaway. MARGARET Lewis: My ambition to become a noted vocalist to Adam Darling. MELVIN Lee: My congratulations to next year's Captain of track. ADAM ZENTGRAF: My job as iceman to Charles Roark. VELMA Martin: My Cinderella feet to Eloise Barr. LAURA NollmaN: My lovable disposition to Theotiste Peebles. RUTH Fogle: My boyish ways to Sylvia Bolin. Genevieve Lawson: My efficiency in typing to Joe Mejaski. JANE Purcell: My favorite diet to Jennie Kasten. VASIL VasilefF: What is left of my scientific mind to Frank Cohan. Witnesses: Happy Darling Pheobe Vantassel Agnes Sacadat Buster Wood JUNIORS First Row: Marguerite Folette. Mae Levy. Eloise Barr. Marian Harlan. Elizabeth Lee. Marcella Wathan. Sylvia Megeff. Jessie Gitcho. Maxine Werner. Ruby Gentry,. Second Row: Gilbert Rosch. Roy Hill. Olan Richardson. Lester Goode, Joe Radman. J. R. Frields. Helen Harshany. Alfred Schrieber. Thomas Studebaker. Fred Riddle, Paul Connole. Edward Foehse. Bruce Hill. Kenneth Williams. Dan Graville, Sigmund Sawicki. TOP SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Earlene Walker. Florence Gerardot. Mildred Hayes, Pansy Williams, Eileen Bader, Mary Kostecki. Jessie Niedhardt. Lucille Borah. Ruth Roark, Nellie Nowicki. Second Row: Leo Siazek. John Okay, Paul Price. William Popov, Christine Moerlin. Tony Doniff. Marcella Duncan. Adam Darling, Gladys Ridgeway, Chester McManaway, Alexandria Laloff. Charles Roark, Roslie Parker, Vincent Scrum. Agnes Murphy. Leonard Andrews, Areen Wilson, Frank Bezan, Agnes Sacadat. Paul Rydgig. Sylva Bolin. Richard Hendricks, Eugene Richardson. Page Ten To Our Alma Mater To the school that is known o’er the country As the home of basketball fame. We owe our happiest memories. Since to M. H. S. we came. That sunny day in September. Our Contracts as Freshies” we signed. Stuck through that first year never fearing Till the second story we d climbed. On reaching the second landing, We were greeted with shouts and roars, We were no longer pitiful ‘ Freshies” We’d become “high-hatted” Sophomores. But being Sophomores soon grew tiresome. So we ascended the third flight of stairs And found that it held many pleasures. As well as worries and cares. This last year has been the dearest. I guess ’cause it's almost gone, But no matter what follows after. Our climbing of stairs must go on. A Senior Girl. Page Eleven LOW SOPHOMORES First Row: Mary Lascu. Marie Czervinske. Ina Wedler, Annie Lauri Hill. Pauline Harshany. Elmina Strain. Vera Gozia. Sophia Purdes. Veloris Barr, Birdelle Klein. Irene Kismer. Second Row: Lewis Waggoner, Bennie Lamm, William Radman. Robert Hendricks. Leonard Gozia. Faye Brown. Mitchell Yanow. Gladys Hayes. Raymond McDonald. Victor Novak. George Kawula. Lee Harlan. Paul Holshouser. James Mullen. John Ficor, John Gresko. TOP FRESHMEN First Row: Neil McGeehee. Norman Gnoth. Alec Kurilla, Tony Smith, Joe Tomlanovich, John Bruder, Pete Posipanko. Second Row: Lucille James, Louise Gurba, Henrietta Greenlee, Stephana Nenoff. Cornelia Graville. Marguerite Reilly. Bessie Havranek. Elizabeth Blattner, Eleanor Burns, Lena Kamarovsky. Third Row: Anna Mejaski. Loretta Dron, Olive Lipscomb, Justine Brown. Dorothy Foot. Bonclyn Bergfield, Eleanor Amend. Eleanor Kozielek, Wilma Welshaus. Clara Williams. Fourth Row: Fred Macias. Anthony I.apinski. Leonard Lupa. James Walsh, Clarence Barethelemy, Wilbern Pearce. Leo Haligoski. Theotiste Peebles. Joe Gadwill, Courtland Lybarger. John Bouth. William Oldal, Edward Little. Adam Prusack. Page Twelve “Graduation Day” It's time we got to thinking What we’re going to say To everyone who’s interested In Graduation Day. No more studies, no more fun Because our diplomas, at last, we've won. Classmates dressed in colors gay, Are waiting for—Graduation Day. Now it’s almost the end of May, Closer draws Graduation Day. Our time has come to say Good-bye To friends and classmates of Madison High. But when we’re old and feeble, And from each other far away, There’s one thing yet, we'll ne’er forget, That’s our Graduation Day. Robert Hocking. Page Thirteen PROPHESY In the hot summer, it is always my delight to find a soft mossy spot in a wood where I can read, or just amuse myself by watching the beautiful birds and the funny-shaped insects. On one of these sultry, beautiful days, I lay down upon the bank of h lovely brook. The babbling of the brook and the song of the birds soon lulled me into the land of sleep. The dream that I had was of the Class of 1931 of dear old Madison High, and it seemed so real that I shall have to tell you about it. I dreamed that Mar- garet Lewis had become a great prima donna. While appearing in St. Louis she had planned an informal entertainment for the members of the Class of ’31. The first to arrive was the orchestra, directed by Frank Wondra! It was quite a surprise for Frank to be first, because he was always last at school. He and his orchestra had been playing on Broadway in New York, but he had post- poned his next performance in order to meet his old classmates again. Next came Melvin Lee, who had become a noted financier since we last met. He told me that he was divorcing his beautiful chorus wife. June Fogle, because she wouldn’t stay home one-sixteenth of her time. Dr. Brown and his wife, Mae Levy, arrived soon. They had been spending the winter in Florida, but Frank couldn’t miss a chance to see his old friends. Jane Purcell and Margaret were always pals. Jane was the owner of a millinery shop in Paris and was dressed like a queen at the party. I suppose Alex Gitcho had his wish because he had inherited the title of Count from a relative in Russia, but had received no money. The Count and Robert Hocking, whose ambition had been to be a doctor, were running the Hocking- Gitch Cabs, famous for speed. Richard Mefford! Who would have thought that he would ever have made a lively master-of-ceremonies at a Los Angeies night club! Ruth Fogle and Genevive Lawson were in the beauty-parlor business in St. Louis. Helen Kowalinski and Velma Martin were the most talked of movie stars in Holly- wood. The biggest surprise of the evening was yet to come. Ermel and Adam arrived together. Ermel is now a noted aviatrix and Adam a wealthy ice manufacturer of Tampa. Florida. Adam told us that Henry McMullen, owner of a group of chain stores in Kansas, would soon come but his Packard had a breakdown on the road and it would be a couple of hours before he would be at the party. Everyone was anxious to see him. When he finally arrived, he had basketball stars of ’31 with him. Everette McCart, Woodrow Lybarger and Lloyd Williams. I hardly recognized Ever- ette because he wore glasses. McCart was an announcer over the Columbia Page Fourteen Chain. Woodie, the clown of the class of ’31, was dressed like a million dol- lars. He had married a squaw in Oklahoma and finding oil on her land had become a millionaire. Lloyd Williams, basketball star of '31, was coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and the favorite of the country. Vasil Vasileff, a prosperous lawyer, was engaged to Clara Karpowicz, his private secretary. Another surprise was that Helen Doniff had become the wife of an artist. Laura Nollman was a nurse in a government hospital in Texas. Of all things, Leonard Miller was the boss of a construction gang in Pennsylvania. Everyone was having oodles of fun and laughing joyously when I was suddenly brought back to earth by a few drops of rain. SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE MUMMY AND THE MUMPS Cast SIR HECTOR FISH, who impersonates the mummy - MELVIN Lee WILLIAM LAIDLOW, who helps as much as possible - Richard Mefford FRANCIS BRISCOE, who impersonates Hector - - EVERETT McCart JAMES SLAMMON. who has three men's work to do— but doesn't do it.............................' Robert Hocking PERKINS T HE SHERIFF, who does his duty - - Woodrow Lybarger ANNA HAMPTON, a western girl.........................Velma Martin MAUDE MULLEN, an eastern girl........................Ermel Raney DULCIE DUMBLE, rather beautiful but very dumb HELEN DoNIFF AGATHA LAIDLOW. founder of most exclusive school in New England...............................Jane PURCELL PHOEBE BEEBE, reporter on the staff of the ' Daily Deliverance”.......................- HELEN KOWALINSKI Above are the characters who took part in the Senior Class play, given at the Madison High School, April 17. The play was a great success and termed by many as the best play ever given by any Senior Class. Page Fifteen FOOTBALL Madison - --- 54 Madison ... 19 Madison --- 6 Madison ... 0 Madison - ... 6 Madison ... 0 Madison - ... 0 Madison ... 0 Highland - - - - 7 Marquete - - - - 6 Wood River - - - 19 East St. Louis - - - 47 Edwardsville - - - 33 Belleville - - - - 67 Granite City - - - 40 Alton .................26 BASKETBALL Madison - - - 16 Soldan - - - - - 21 Madison - - - 28 Venice - - - - - 18 Madison ... 33 Jerseyvillc - - - - 21 Madison ... 25 Dupo --- - - - 28 Madison - - - 16 Edwardsville - - 18 Madison - - - 14 Pocahontas - - - - 17 Madison - - - 22 Jerseyville - - - - 18 Madison - - - 21 East St. Louis - - - 20 Madison - - - 18 Collinsville - - - - 30 Madison - - - - 11 Granite City - - 28 Madison ... 17 Wood River - - 14 Madison - - - 20 Dupo - - - - - 40 Madison - - - 25 Alton - - - 20 Madison ... 19 Belleville - - - - 17 Madison - - - 27 Edwardsville - - 21 Madison - - - 21 East St. Louis - - - 24 Madison - - - 18 Collinsville - - 17 Madison ... 23 Granite City - - 28 Madison ... 17 Wood River - - 16 Madison ... 23 Belleville - - - - 31 Madison - - - 29 Alton - - - • - 21 Page Sixteen TRACK April 4 - Triangular Meet - - - Granite City April 1 1 - Dual Meet - - - - - Dupo April 18 - Conference Relays - - Granite City April 21 Dual Meet - - - - - Belleville May 2 - Dual Meet - - - - - Venice May 9 - District Meet - - - - Lebanon May 16 - State Meet - - - - - Urbana May 22 - Conference Meet - - - Collinsville TENNIS May 11.............. May 18.............. May 25.............. April 15............ April 20............ April 27............ May 4............... Wood River at Madison Madison at East St. Louis Collinsville at Madison Madison at Belleville Madison at Granite City Edwardsville at Madison Madison at Alton Ermel wrote the Senior verses. With the exception of her own. Good knowledge of her classmates. We think, she’s fully shown. Page Seventeen First Row: Stephano Nenoff. Laura Nollman. Agnes Sacadat. Irene Wilson. Theotistc Peebles. Pauline Harshany. Cornelia Graville. Vera Gozia. Elmina Strain. Ermel Raney. Birdelle Klein. Second Row: Jessie Gitcho. Helen Harshany. Roslie Parker. Alexandria Laloff. Fern Peebles. Eleanor Amend. Annie Laurie Hill. Loretta Dron. Olive Lipscomb, Marian Harlan. GIRLS’ PEP CLUB The Girls' Pep Club of Madison High School was organized during the school year of 1929 and 1930. This year, many of the charter members came back and new members joined. I he idea of the club is to encourage proper sportsmanship, and to have an organized body for cheering and yelling. I he girls were very successful with their formations and new yells, with the work and co-operation of the Cheer Leaders, Ermel Raney and June Fogle. I he officers were: President, Laura Nollman: Vice-President, Elizabeth Lee: Sec- retary, Rosalie Parker: Treasurer. Loretta Dron. Page Eighteen Just A Friend When things look dark and dreary. And your heart feels like a stone. Your throat feels sorta choky And you seem so all alone. Have you a friend to come along And chase your blues away? We all have our little off days When everything goes wrong. Nobody understands us And we sing a lonesome song. Have you someone who’s always There to love and understand? I is always a friend true and faithful Who's ready to forgive and forget, To cheer you up and make you smile And ashamed to fuss and fret. Now, if you've a friend so genuine You've a treasure, precious and rare. A Senior Girl. Page Nineteen GLEE CLUB In thei early part of September the Girls' Glee Club was organized under the supervision of Miss Waters. Practices and meetings were held the eighth period every Wednesday and Friday. The following officers were elected: President, Margaret Lewis, Secre- tary-Treasurer, Clara Karpowicz. The club was active and participated in many events. A program was given in Assembly the second week in January to provide for the school enter- tainment. The most important work of the Club was the Operetta, “Ghost of Lollypop Bay.” Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs took part in the program. April 10th at the East St. Louis Teachers’ meeting, the Glee Clubs of the Southwestern Division of Illinois gave a program. Eight representatives from the two Glee Clubs were sent from Madison High School. DRAMATIC CLUB One of the new clubs which was organized this year was the Dramatic and Debating Club, sponsored by Miss Robinson and Mr. Seamon. The presiding officers were Fern Peebles, president: Bruce Hill, vice-presi- dent: Elizabeth Lee, secretary and treasurer. This club was organized for the purpose of fostering dramatics and cre- ating a desire to improve oral expression. During the year the Club has sponsored several entertainments in the auditorium. They have studied the fundamental principles of public speak- ing. Very interesting and instructive programs were given at their regular meetings. The debating teams were formed but very little accomplished. How- ever, they expect to do better next year. Page Twenty HI-Y ORGANIZATION T he Hi-Y Club of Madison High has enjoyed its best year since organi- zation. New features were added to the Club which aided materially in boost- ing the attendance. Of the many achievement attained by the Club, the most important was the organization of a Junior Hi-Y under the sponsorship of Mr. Seamon. A Fellowship Supper was given at the Y. M. C. A. in Granite City, under the auspices of the local club, and a Stunt Night, in which all classes participated, was sponsored by the Hi-Y boys. The latter will be an annual affair. As usual the Club held a 4 C's Campaign and the speakers obtained were Mr. Attig. who spoke on, Clean Speech ; Mr. L. Larson, who discussed, Clean Scholarship”; Mr. Walsh, coach at St. Louis University, who talked on, Clean Athletics ; and Mr. G. N. Potter, whose address was on. Clean Living. The members also enjoyed several camping trips to Camp Taconic. Officers for the first semester were: President, Vasil Vasileff; Vice- President, Leonard Miller; Secretary-Treasurer, Adam Zentgraf. Those chosen for the second semester were: President, Leonard Miller; Vice-President, Paul Connole; Secretary-Treasurer, John Prince. JOURNAL CLUB T he first Journal Club of the Madison High School was organized in the early part of October, 1930. The officers were as follows: Marian Harlan, President: Fred Riddle, Vice-President; Pansy Williams, Secretary; Helen Harsbany, Treasurer. T he purpose of the club was to encourage journalism among high school students. T he club met each Wednesday evening for discussion. Essays, poems, short stories, editorials and songs were written and sent to the School Times, a school paper published by the St. Louis Times. All of the material which was sent to the Times was accepted and published. Marian Harlan was the staff correspondent and proved to be very efficient. Although the members of the club feel that they have been benefited, they hope to accomplish a great deal more next year. Page Twenly-one What Is The Dearest Thing In Life.7 What is the dearest thing in life. What counts the most with you. Your money and your title, Or the things you like to do? Don't let your pleasures ruin you: Don't think they're all you need. Because the things most precious Are often things we never heed. We forget the many blessings Bestowed on us each day, Forget our little duties Spread all along the way. We're all too selfish with our smiles. Too generous with our frowns, Too slow to give encouragement When our friends are down. So find the better things of life Before you’ve grown too old, Remember our real treasurers Are things that can't be sold. Senior Girl. first Row: Eileen Bader. Josephine Majestic. Pansy Williams. Fern Peebles. Helen Doniff. Gladys Hayes. Marguerite Polette. Second Row: Vera Gozia. Irene Kismer, Louise Gurba. Virginia Zaimoff. Anna Mijaski. Bessie Havranek. Cornelia Gravillc. Pauline Harshany, Eleanor Burns. Veloris Barr. Elmina Strain. Third Row: Helen Harshany. Stephana Nenoff. Mary Balnikoff. F.rmel Raney. Helen Kowalinski. Clara Karpowicz, Gabriella Chisek. Miss Mae Waters. Instructor: Ina Wedler. Christine Moerlin, Marie Czervinski. Marie Schniizuis. Wilma Welshaus. G. A. A. In 1929 a G. A. A. was organized at the Madison High School, under supervision of Mrs. Delcour. The girls were enthusiastic, but unfortunately Mrs. Delcour had to leave and Miss Gilipin. from Community High School took her place for the remainder of the term. Now, we are very glad to have Miss Waters with us. who is suggesting and carrying out many interesting projects with the girls. There are approximately fifty-six members in the G. A. A. at present. The girls selected as their officers the following: Fern Peebles, President: Mar- cella Duncan, Vice-President: Mildred Hayes, Secretary: Henel Doniff, T reasurer. The girls had a bakery sale, and a successful candy sale. Baskets were given to the needy at Thanksgiving, and also Christmas stockings to little grade school children from different parts of the Tri-Cities. The girls par- ticipated in the Hi-Y Stunt Night program. At the end of the first semester, the girls that had kept training for 16 weeks, and accumulated an additional 584 points and received Chevrons were: Margaret Lewis, Jane Purcell. Helen Harshany, Jenny Kasten. Jessie Gitcho, and Eileen Bader. This semester many more will receive their first Chevrons and some their large M's. To receive an “M a girl must earn 1.200 points. The next two awards are given by the State, for the accumulation of 1,600 and 2.000 points. Page Twenty-three Seniors When asked what school outshines the rest Speak up and say, Why M. H. S. And of the classes—which is best? Just say—the Seniors! ! Who has surpassed in work and play ? Who has smiled—saying, Come what may? Who takes the lead in High School plays? Why—the Seniors! ! What class shows the most pep and vim? Which is the happiest in class and in gym’ Whose voices lead when we sing our school hymn? Why—the Seniors! ! Who is it that sticks to a task til done? Who has changed school work into fun? You’ll get the same answer from everyone. It's the Seniors! ! GLENDOLA Stein—Junior. Page Tiventy four First Row: Ileen Bader. Sylvia Megeff. Marcella Wathen. Marie Schnitzius. Gabriella Chizek. Ruth Roark. Veloris Barr. Marguerite Polette. Second Row: Roy Hill. Vasil Vasileff. John Prince. Fern Peebles, Jane Purcell. Charles Roark. Bruce Hill. Paul Connole. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club has made a great deal of progress during the past year under the supervision of Mr. Landes. Presiding officers for the first semester were: Paul Connole. President; Marie Schnitzius, Vice-President: Fern Pee- bles. Secretary and Treasurer: and Marcella Wathen. Sergeant-at-Arms. Officers for the second semester were John Prince, President: Bruce Hill. Vice- President; Fern Peebles, Secretary and Treasurer. The club enjoyed many social affairs, an educational trip to Swift's Packing Company, and several interesting, illustrated talks, in their regular meetings which were held on Wednesday evening of each week. Page TWentg-five Graduation It's a steep grade to Graduation, a steep grade to go. It’s a Steep grade to Graduation, and to college we all know. Good will and perscverence. has helped us all along. And now it’s commencement and the Seniors' farewell song. When we were Freshmen the hill seemed to be inclined, But then we'd think of Graduation and the college life we d find. It was worth all the struggle, for we ve had lots of fun. In the fight for H. S. honor, and the good reports we won. It’s a steep grade to Graduation, a steep grade to go, It's a steep grade to Graduation and the many things we know. So good-bye little Sophomores, good-bye Juniors too, It’s a steep grade to Graduation but we’ll pray for you. Laura Nollman. Page Twenty six BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION T he Physical Education schedule for this year contained a variety of ac- tivities. I he classes were given the athletic efficiency tests which included the major activities of life such as: climbing, throwing, jumping and running. Basketball has proved to be one of the most interesting sports this year. Classes were organized into teams and after playing a regular schedule of games, the winning team from each class participated in the Physical Educa- tion Tournament. The boys on the winning teams were awarded P. E. emblems. Other sports which created quite a bit of enthusiasm among the boys were volley ball, indoor baseball, touch football, soccer, and playground base- ball. A few calisthenics have been given and occasionally a day would be given to relays and other games. Throughout the entire year good sportsmanship has been required and team work stressed. The boys have selected their various captains and done practically all of their own officiating. DISTRICT COMMERCIAL CONTEST On Saturday. April 25th, a group of Juniors and Seniors sponsored by Miss Michel, motored to Alton to participate in the District Commercial Con- test. What was the outcome’’ Madison, of course, won first place. The Senior shorthand team, consisting of Ermel Raney, Helen Kowalin- ski, and Frank Wondra, took first place and Ermel Raney, who entered as an individual, came out second. The Junior typing team, consisting of Jessie Gitcho, Maxine Werner and Marguerite Polette, took first place, and in the individual, Jessie Gitcho took first and Maxine Werner second. T he Junior shorthand team, consisting of Glendola Stein, Maxine Wer- ner, and Elizabeth Lee, took first place and Glendola Stein, who entered as an individual, also took first. The same students will go to Staunton, Saturday. May 9, and enter the Section Commercial Contest. Page Tiventy-seven THE MADISON HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Madison High Band, under the direction of Mr. Thomas, was organized in the early part of this school year. Many of the instruments were purchased by the school, although several of the students bought their own. The members have worked hard, two mornings a week, and have prog- ressed rapidly. They have play for all the home basketball games, for assem- blies. and for the Senior Class Play. They are scheduled to play for several plays in the future and a parade on Memorial Day. The band consists of the following: Cornets, Fred Macios, Alex Kurilla, John Lybarger, Tony Smith, and Edmond Williams: Drums, Paul Rydgig. William Douglas and William Day; Trombone, Paul Connole: Baritone, Bruce Hill; Bass Horn, Roy Hill: Saxophones, Frank Wondra, Neil McGehee, Maxine Werner and Gilbert Rosch; Cornet, Gene Rodamich. Page Twenty-eight CONTEST FOR BASKETBALL QUEEN One of the most exciting and important features of M. H. S. this year was our first contest for a Basketball Queen. At the beginning of the basket- ball season each class and club selected a candidate to represent them in the con- test. T he entire student body was very much interested, and each individual did his share in supporting his favorite candidate. Means of selecting the queen was by a majority of votes, which were obtained through the sale of basketball tickets. Four hundred votes were received for each season ticket and twenty-five votes for tickets to the various home games. At times this contest caused a great deal of excitement and suspense, especially toward the close of the season. The glorious honor of the first Basketball Queen of M. H. S. was given to Miss Marian Harlan. Marian is a member of the Junior Class and a repre- sentative of the Dramatic Club. She has proved herself worthy of support and has succeeded in attaining her reward for the work she has contributed. Marian has a very charming personality and her favorite hobby seems to be tennis, although she has taken an active part in a few other activities. June Fogle, one of the Queen's maids, represented the Pep Club. June is also a member of the Junior Class and was well supported by her classmates. She has taken part in several school activities and is interested in different sports and athletics. Ermel Raney, another maid of honor, was chosen to represent the Senior Class. She is a very charming girl ard with her winning smile, she has suc- ceeded in winning the friendship of her schoolmates as well as classmates. She has gained popularity and has had the ardent support of her many friends in the various activities in which she has participated. Eloise Barr, another of the Queen's maids, represented the Junior Class. Eloise is a typical blond with blue eyes. Although she does not participate in many school activities she is considered a good student. My! But the Junior Class certainly must be proud of such splendid representation in this contest. Page Twenty-nine Believe It or Not Seniors Velma - Robert Laura Adam Fern Lloyd Frank B Clara - Everett - Ermel Woodie - Margaret - Richard Jane Alex Ruth Henry Helen K Helen D Melvin Frank W Leonard Genevieve Vasil Ambition Destiny - Elocution Teacher - Physician Teacher - - Lawyer - Bathing Beauty - Coach - Detective - Private Secretary President - - College Cheerleader Traffic Cop - Radio Artist Prospector - Physical Educational Politician - Dress Designer To Retire - Stenographer Nurse - - Devoted Husband Sailor - - Theatrical Manager Authoress - Scientist - Dishwasher Clown - Missionary Ice Man - Novelist Henpecked Husband - Musician Boss’ Wife - Janitor . - - Flirt - Dog Catcher Blues Singer - Jockey Teacher - Acrobat - Shoe Shiner Pianist - Dreamer Movie Actress - Waitress - Santa Claus - Lion Tamer Usher - Fortune Teller Cook Nicknames Vasil Alex Clara Helen K - Leonard - Robert Ermel - Richard - Melvin Henry - Lloyd Everett Fern Laura Clarice Frank B - Dickey Frank W - - Puggy Ruth . - - Bob Velma Cheer Leader Genevieve - - Dick Woodrow - - Flash Margaret Jane Captain Helen D Buddy Adam Grandma - Lowra Brownie Saxy Rufus Vemus Gene Uncle Woody Margie Andy T oots - - Zink Paye Thirty What’s In A Name.7 Buster Wood teach Genevive Laws-on to be Goode if Lester would assist him. Frank Wondras when Ermel is married, will it still be Raney? If Maxine Werner (were near) everything would be Okay with John? If Bernice Runner would Elmina Strain? Would Gilbert Rosch (Rush) Adam's Darling if he had a chance? When Glendola had a Stein (sty in) her eye Eileen Bader to go swim- ming in Alfred’s Poole. Laura saw a Nollman (an old man) struggling up a Hill so she decided to Parker Studebaker and give him aid. Should Julius Kill-a-man he would have to look at Veloris through the Barrs. When Freddie tells a naughty Riddle, Marie Schnitzius (snitches). If a certain scientist should Landis airplane would Irene Borah hole in it? Iis said the girls like Johnny because he is a Prince. While Sylvia was Bolin Robbins stole Sam’s Sprouts. Leo, a Mann-o’War, is said to be a friend of Joe, a Redman. Did You Ever Hear Them Say— Jane ---------- Oh horses! Ermel..............................................Am I late? Eaura - -- -- -- -- Can you imagine? Everett --------- Awi Come on! Fern --------- Why of course Woodrow - Well, you see it was like this— Lloyd --------- Wasn't that hot? Alex ---------- I dunno! Helen D. - - - - - . . - . You would Henry --------- All right, guys Helen K.........................................Well, I hope Leonard --------- Aw—sign off Vasil --------- I'll sue you later! Frank W. ------- We-e-elll! What of it? Adam - -- -- -- -- - Sez you! EurE -------- Aw, I don’t wanna Cbra - - - - - - - - - Listen kids! Richard - They’ll flunk me—they’ll flunk me not Velma Aw—you know what I mean Genevieve.................................Ycs. I think so, too Frank B. - -- -- -- -- Keep cool! Robert ------- Don't be a sap all your life Margaret - -- -- -- - And so, he says— Melvin - -- -- -- - Well! Wasn’t my fault Paqe Thirty-one Helen K. - Everett Ermel - Lloyd Clara Woodie - Fern Robert - Helen D. Richard Jane Frank W. - Margaret Adam Velma Frank B. Ruth Vasil - Laura Henry Genevieve Melvin Alex Fuggy Theme Songs Smile, Darn You, Smile Give Me Something to Remember You by So Sweet! How can Anyone be so Sweet Falling in Love The One I Love, Just Said Goodbye I'm Happy When You're Happy I Keep Remembering I'm a Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas I'm Yours In My Heart It's You-u-u-u! I'm Alone Because I Love You Hello Beautiful! Tie a Little String Around Your Finger Crying Myself to Sleep Blue Again Bashful Baby Quit Crying the Blues Wasting My Love on You! ... - - At Last I'm Happy Show Me the Way to go Home Them There Eyes Satisfied Lonesome Lover Walking My Baby Back Home Their Usual Jane Helen Doniff Lloyd Henry Robert Clara Helen Kowalinski Adam Woodie Fern Richard Occupations Exercising her jaws Talking of her dates Giving Advice Yawning Amusing the Girls Dreaming 'Frying to be Mean Driving a Roosey Being bored Throwing parties Shooting the (Bull) Page Thicty-tivo Vasil Laura Everett Velma Margaret Ruth Melvin Leonard Alex Frank B. Frank W Genevive Ermel Once Upon A Time—Remember? Was a peace-loving, quiet little girl Passed an English exam! Cried to come to school Was bashful and shy T hought flirting was a sin Loved curly locks Didn't have a spit curl Absolutely refused to go to a party Went on a diet for a whole week! Couldn't toot a wicked Sax Was a tight-rope walker in a circus Was positively crazy about the boys Couldn't drive a Ford! Was sarcastic and crabby! Asked a girl for a date Wore a little white dress Broke the scales and was sued for damages Laughed without showing her dimples Was head over heels in love! Gave a Freshman a date! But it had a seed in it Admitted he was good-for-nothing Danced a jig Dropped a wooden nickel in a blind man's hat! Fern - Lloyd Ruth - Robert Helen K. Alex Jane Melvin Helen D. Frank W. Margaret - Clara K. - Richard Genevieve Frank B. Adam Henry Velma - Vasil - Ermel Everett Leonard Woodie Concentrating Going to clubs Making dates Trying to behave - Having Laughing Convulsions” Looking for Someone” Aheming” Fording the Streets” Looking for a “Honey” Studying—what ? Slamming the Ladies Being good natured Entertaining the Shorthand Class Page Thirty-three Jokes “Well,” said the son of the overall manufacturer. ' I ought to be on the track team—my father makes the best jumpers in the country. Mr. Landes—Give me some of that prepared monoaceticacidester of sali- cylic adci. Druggist—Do you mean aspirin? Mr. Landes—Yes, I never can think of that name. (Chester failed to answer a question in English and was severely scolded.) Miss Smith—Do you realize you'll get a fifty for todays' gradep Chester—Huh: That's thirty better than yesterday’s. Here's to the Green and White God bless them all. For one of their number I just had to fall! A certain Senior. Ashes to ashes Dust to dust. If Mr. Sprout doesn't get you Mr. Heob must. Miss Robison—Look up here. What are eyes for anyway? Alex—To put dots over. Mr. Landes—Why is AB equal to ZY? Joe Gresko—’Cause I measured it. Miss Robinson—How many times are you going to be late? Ermel—How many more classes have we? John Borth—How did you come out in the exams? Harry Matthews—Oh: I knocked ’em cold. John—How’s zat? Harry—Got zero. Page Thirty-four No Finer Ice Cream Made Anywhere Than Made Fresh in Granite City, the Town Whose Quality Merchandise Is Nationally Known. Manufactured by Granite City Ice Cream Co. Sixteenth and Madison Avenue Granite City, Illinois J. E. KIRCHER President FRANK DOYLE Vice-President A. B. LEHMANN Sec’y and Treas. The FIRST NATIONAL BANK MADISON, ILLINOIS CAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $50,000 A SAFE BANK FOR YOUR SAVINGS Member of the Federal Reserve System Fourth and Madison Ave. Madison, 111. The UNION TRUST COMPANY “THE BANK FOR ALL THE PEOPLE” Under Government Supervision Capital, Surplus and Reserves Over $90,000.00 Member of the Federal Reserve System 1215 Madison Ave. Madison, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF Federal Oil Corporation MADISON, ILLINOIS DIAMOND c0@ MgTOR OIL Distributors of High Grade Products 760 MOTOR OIL 100% PENN OIL COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON THEATRE (Home-Owned) LATEST IN TALKING PICTURES Herman Steinberg, Prop. GEORGE DARLING BARBECUE—WHOLESALE OR RETAIL Pork, Beef and Ribs; Home-made Chili, Chili-Mack and Pies MADISON, ILLINOIS 1503 Third St. Phone: Tri-City 372 Mr. Sprout: This makes the fifth time 1 have punished you this week. What have you to say? Sam: I am glad it’s Friday, sir! “Henry,” said Adam, looking up from his writing, “do you spell ‘sense’ with a ‘c’ or an ‘s’? Henry: That depends. Do you refer to money or brains? Adam: Aw! Neither one. What I want to say is “I ain’t seen him sens.” Miss Hill: Who fiddled while Rome burned? Buster: Hector. Miss Hill: No. Buster: Touser, then. Miss Hill: Touser! What do you mean? It was Nero. Buster: Oh, well, I knew it was somebody with a dog’s name. COMPLIMENTS OF Madison Conf ectionery 1527 Third Street MADISON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Union Coal and Feed Co. Not the Oldest, Nor the Largest! But the Best MADISON, ILLINOIS Sixth and State St. Phone: Tri-City 177 Mr. Rohe and Miss Jessop, high school’s crack golfers, sliced their drives into the rough and went in search of the balls. They searched for a long time without success a kind old lady watched them with sympa- thetic interest. Finally, after the search had lasted half an hour, the dear old lady spoke to them. “I don’t want to bother you,” she said, “but would it be cheating if I told you where they are? Mr. Landis: “Adam, what is a pol-y-gon?” Adam D: (after some hesitation): “A dead parrot.” SWISS DAIRY SWISS FOR QUALITY 18 Years of Dependable Service 1605 Sixth St. Phone: Tri-City 978 Miss Hill came into the drug store and looked doubtfully at the young man behind the counter. “Young man,” she asked! “I wonder, are you a properly qualified druggist?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Passed all your examinations satisfactorily?” “Certainly.” “You’ve never poisoned anyone by mistake?” “Not to my knowledge.” She heaved a sigh of relief. “Very well, then. You can give me a packet of cough drops.” BRICK ANU CONCERTE WORK A SPECIALTY Plans and Estimates Furnished CHAS. A. LYBARGER GENERAL CONTRACTOR Office: 1908 Edison Ave. Granite City, 111. Phone: Tri-City 71 Residence: 1535 Fourth Street, Madison, 111. Phone: Tri-City 1095-W Bennie Lamb called on the doctor one evening. “Say, Doc, I guess I’ve got the measles,” he said, “but I can keep it quiet.” The doctor looked up puzzled and finally asked the boy what he meant by that. “Aw, get wise, Doc,” suggested the small patient, “what’ll you give me to go to school and scatter it among all the rest of the kids?” Mr. Hoeb discovered his small daughter, Dorothy June, aged three, busily engaged in Vashing the kitten with soap and water. “Oh. darling, I don’t think the kitty’s mother would like the way you are washing her.” “Well,” Dorothy seriously replied, “I really can’t lick it, father.” COMPLIMENTS OF W. L ASHLOCK SHEET METAL AND FURNACE WORK Trinidad Lake Asphalt Roofs 1442 Sixth St. Tri-City 60-R Madison. Illinois Cut Flowers Telephone 2192 We Telegraph Flowers MADISON FLORIST “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS’’ Mrs. Kathryn Scarritt 312 Madison Ave. Madison, 111. M. H. S. Grad, ’31 (to business men): “Have you an opening here for a bright high school graduate?’’ Business Man: “Yes, don’t slam it as you go out.” Miss Jessop (in Latin class): “Sophie, please tell me what it is. when I say, T love, you love he loves—’ ” Sophie P: “That’s one of them triangles where somebody gets shot.” Fern: Yes, I’ve graduated, but now I must inform myself in psy- chology, philosophy, bibli Practical Mother: Stop! 1 have arranged for you a thorough course in roastology, boilology, stitch- ology, darnology, patchology, and general domestic hustleology. Now get on your working clothesology. FLOWERS OF DISTINCTION Since 1918 TAYLOR Florist 2900 Madison Ave. Phone: Day or Night Tri-City 689 Tri-City 9531 WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS R. A. Brammel, Mgr. STEWART-WARNER MATCHED-UNIT RADIO The World at Your Command Tonight, when you are wondering where to go, or what to do— roll up the curtain of the theatre of the air with a radio that will do what you ask of it. Madison Hardware Su Furniture Co. STEWART-WARNER BLUE RIBBON DEALERS Fifth and Madison Ave. Madison, 111. Tri-City 306 Henry Connole ATTORNEY AT LAW Notary Public 504 Madison Ave. MADISON, ILLINOIS The Visitor: “Who’s the most en- terprising young man in this school?” Woodie: “Now lookit here, stran- ger, you’d better ask that there question of somebody else in this school—I never was much of a fel- ler for talkin’ about myself.” John Ficor: “I just beat Mr. Sprout up.” Edward Foeshe (horror strick- en): “What!” John Ficor: “I passed him on the stairs.” La Verne: “Well, I’ve risen in the world.” Veloris: “You don’t mean it?” La Verne: “Yes my class has been changed to the third floor.” Miss M. Bottom DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS 305 Madison Ave. E. O. MARTIN BOOTS AND SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS Shoe Repairing a Specialty Tri-City 303-J 1136 Logan St. North Venice, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF GLIK’S Boston Store THE LARGEST DEPART- MENT STORE IN THE TRI-CITIES. Third and Madison .Ave Open An Account With Us. STAR STORE S. Hacker, Prop. 308-10-12 State St. Phone: Tri-City 661-R Henry—Wonder who this tele- gram’s from? Woodie—Western Union! I rec- ognize the handwriting. Miss Robison—Who was the Black Prince? Llovd—The son of old King Colei’ Fern—I’ve been trying to think of a word for two weeks. Vasil—What’s the matter with fortnight? Laura—I swallowed a pin! What shall I do? Velma—Don’t make a fuss over a pin! Here’s another one. Mr. Heob—Who is Secretary of War? Jane—Good! Mr. Heob—No. he died. Jane—Then it must be Better. Call Tri-City 980 Madison Coal . Feed Co. THE HOME OF GOOD COAL AND FEEDS Give Us a Trial 1332 State St. Madison, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON PHARMACY Emil Erickson, R. Ph. FINE CANDIES KODAKS AND SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN SERVICE WE DELIVER 4th and Madison Ave. Tri-Citv 1242 GRAHAM’S Book Store Niedringhaus and Delinar Granite City, Illinois iqr BOOKS, STATIONERY, ATHLETIC GOODS KODAKS and PHOTO FINISHING When Thirsty Demand NEHI In Your Favorite Flavor Manufactured by Wagner Bottling Works Tri-City 154 Second and State MADISON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF The North Venice Drug Store SELL! LOGAN VENICE, ILLINOIS Frank W: I had an awful time with Amos last night. Frank B: Amos who? Frank W: A mosquito. Helen D: Has your brother come home from college yet? Paul C: Either that or the car has been stolen. COMPLIMENTS OF . LAHEY FUNERAL HOME MADISON, ILLINOIS TRI-CITY 222 Ermel: Ireland should be a rich country. Helen K: Why? Ermel: Mr. Seamon said its cap- ital has been “Dublin” for a long time. Everett: Do you read Poe? Alex: Naw—I read pretty good. Tri-City 1830 A. F. Ritchie Chevrolet Co. Sales and Service new and used passenger cars and trucks Granite City, Illinois Mr. Heob: Who can name one important thing we have now that we did not have a hundred years ago? Lester G: Me. The night was dark, The air was sweeter, The lightning flashed., And killed a Muskeeter. Mr. Sprout: Who was the great- est general in France? Frank W.: General Foch. Mr. Sprout: Right. Now, who was a German general? Frank: Hindenburg. Mr. Sprout: Very good. Who was the American general? Frank: (Thinking very hard) General Motors. Phone Tri-City 9441 WILLIAM BAUCUM CLEANER AND PRESSER TAILOR We Call for and Deliver 1044 Logan Street North Venice, 111. S. DIAMOND Fourth and Madison Ave. Headquarters for SNAPPY CLOTHING AND SHOES For High School Boys and Girls HENRY BECK Nation-Wide Service Grocers CONFECTIONERY Third and Alton Ave. MADISON, ILLINOIS East Madison GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET (Clover Farm Store) Thrift plus Satisfaction Karpowicz and Sabolesky Proprietors Tri-City 9504 Edwardsville Rd. and Greenwood There had been a train wreck and one of two traveling teachers felt himself slipping from this life. “Good-bye, George,” groaned Mr. Sprout, “I’m done for.” “Don’t say that, old man! sput- tered Mr. Thomas. “For heaven’s sake, don’t end your last sentence with a preposition!” COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON RESTAURANT A Good Place to Eat 12th and Madison Ave. MADISON, ILLINOIS Mr. Heob: Now, John, what is a niche in a church? John G.: Why it’s just the same as an itch anywhere else, only you can’t scratch it as well. ONE RARE ONE UNSETTLED Puggy: This steak is like a cool day in June—very rare. Landlady: And your bill is like March weather—very unsettled. Miss Robison: How many times have I told you to be in class on time? Everett: I don’t know 1 thought that you were keeping score. Mr. Seamon: What is the interest on $1000 for a year at 2%? Al! Pay attention! Al: For 2% I ain’t interested. Madison Packing Company Wholesale Meat Packing BEST QUALITY 12th and Greenwood MADISON, ILLINOIS Public Confidence.... WE SEEK THE CONFIDENCE AND GOOD WILL OF THE PUBLIC. 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THE ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Advertising Manager Assistant Managers Business Manager Assistant Managers Art Editor Assistant Editor Literary Editor Assistant Editors Athletic Editor Humor - ....................Ermel Raney .................Helen Kowalinski ....................Alex Gitcho - Adam Zentgraf and Richard Mefford ....................Vasil Vasileff - Laura Nollman and Jane Purcell .....................Frank Wondra .......................Melvin Lee ..................... Fern Peebles Clara Karpowicz and Velma Martin .......................Leonard Miller ..................Woodrow Lybarger OUR AIM In this issue of the Madisonian, we have endeavored to place before you something that we sincerely hope will reveal many happy thoughts concerning the Class of 31. We have striven to please you with this book, so let your approval be known, and your disapproval overcome by the enjoyment you will derive from it. THE STAFF. BOARD OF EDUCATION President...................................Mr. Fred Bonville Secretary....................................Mr. E. Overbey Members Dr. L. C. Harlan Mr. Chas. Lybarger Mr. Wm. Parker Mr. Guy Prewett Mr. Walter Rogers M. H. S. FACULTY Superintendent. E. O. Heob....................Civics. History Principal. S. M. Sprout............................Mathematics Miss Edna Robison......................................English Miss Princess Hill.....................................History Miss Mae Waters.................................English. Music Miss Delta Jessop................................Sewing, Latin Miss Friede M. Michel...............................Commercial Mr. Joseph Seamon...................................Commercial Mr. Earl Landes..........................Mathematics, Science Mr. Paul Rohe.........................Mechanical Drawing Shop Mr. George Thomas......................................Science Miss Margaret Carlin.................................Secretary Page Five Frank Brown Frank denies he's bashful Tho quiet he may seem. But loudness you will never find In men of high esteem. Ruth Fogle Ruth is what we call a brick She really is a sport. Although she's rather different From the ordinary sort. Robert Hocking Robert's just cram full of mischief. And sometimes shows contempt. But he's the life of all our parties, 'Cause he has that thing called pep . HELEN KOWALINSKI Helen Kowalinski has a way Of making friends of foes. She has a certain some- thing. That attracts a string of beaus. Melvin Lee Melvin is a different type From other boys we know. How good he is in any- thing. He never tries to show. Woodrow Lybarger Woodie has a way of telling. Things you really can t believe. But when it comes to basketball, Oh BoyI Can he deceive? Page Six • HELEN DONIFF Helen Doniff is a charm- ing girl You readily will see, But the thing that makes her charming Is her individuality. ALEX GlTCHO Alex announced in school one day. To college he would go, If the girls were like the ones he saw. Once at the picture show. Clara Karpowicz Just a little sweetness, Just a little love, A heart chuck full of goodness, Fits Clara like a glove. Genevieve Lawson Genevieve is so faithful. Her work is always done. She has a certain sweet- ness. That crowns her like the sun. Margaret Lewis Margaret's always in the mood. To hear a funny joke, And when it comes to singing. She can reach the highest Velma Martin Velma can't be serious No matter how she tries, Those dimples will start coming. Like the twinkle in her eyes. Everett McCart Everett has a personality. To this we all agree. A man among the ladies, This, we're sure he'll al- ways be. Richard Mefford Richard's middle name is Ford, His motto is good nature,” His hobby is to give the girls His most flattering picture. Laura Nollman Laura entered school a Soph,” Starting out with a goal to reach, If she completes her edu- cation Our children, she'll prob- ably teachr Janf. Purcell Jane's sunny disposition, Is said to be the best, But if you’ve never seen her type, You'll never know the rest. Vasil Vasileff Vasil has a certain grave- ness, That of him a leader makes, He has no time for fool- ishness, And doesn’t care for dates. Frank Wondra Frank's so cruel to the girls, Tis said because he knows, He captivates the ladies Each and everywhere he goes. Henry McMullen Henry really is a wow At basketball you know. In several other things we d say He's anything but slow. Leonard Miller Leonard seems so serious, Just like a wise old owl, But when he takes a funny streak. He really is a howl. Fern Peebles Many people wonder, How Fern, so much can know. And yet have all the other things That make us love her so. Ermel Raney Ermel is so jolly. Tis said that she has It , Her popularity this year . Has changed her not a bit. Lloyd Williams Lloyd has led his peppy team To several victories, The funny side of every- thing. He never fails to see. Adam Zentgraf Adam has a taste for ar- gument. He's sure to prove he’s right, Tis said he'll make a lawyer, And frankly, we agree, he might. Page Seven SENIOR CLASS HISTORY High School Graduates! Is it possible? We who, only four years ago entered M. H. S. were so inexperienced, so unaware of what the step was going to mean to us. How short our high school life has been and yet; how many things we have accomplished: how many good times we have had: how much experienced we have gained in various lines. Our Freshman year was spent in getting acquainted with the school routine, the students, and the teachers. Some of our boys were fortunate enough to be members of the basketball team and Lloyd was even considered a regular. The girls attended most of the games, of course, to boost the boys. We had our class party after semester exams—and such a success! Vim, vigor, and vitality belonged to the Freshie class of that year. As Sophomores we acquired a little more dignity—we were no longer poor victims of the Seniors’ condescension. In the popularity contest, con- ducted for the sale of annuals, six of the seven winners were Sophs. Our Junior year passed so quickly! Some of our girls took part in the operetta entitled Miss Cherryblossom,” and several participated in the play sponsored by the Seniors, The Zander-Gump Wedding. Lloyd was elected basketball captain and Vasil, football captain, for the following year. We gave the Seniors a banquet in the school gym during the latter part of May. This last year has been a very busy one. Our class officers who were elected in September are President, Frank Wondra; Vice-President, Melvin Lee, and Secretary-Treasurer, Ermel Raney. We took part in the Stunt Night program, presenting a short play entitled, Madame Princeton’s Beauty Shoppe.’’ Some of our boys have remained on the basketball team throughout our high school life. This year the first team consisted wholly of Seniors with the exception of one player. Our boys have made splendid showings in all ath- letic contests. Many of our girls who were members of the Pep Club attended every game to support them. Yes! I suppose it’s possible that we are now high school graduates. We have gone through M. H. S. doing the things that other Seniors have done, experiencing the same difficulties, obtaining the same knowledge, and having our fun and frolics. Now we are leaving old M. H. S. other work to take up. other difficulties to overcome, and other associates to enjoy. We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to our teachers, parents, friends, and to our class sponsors, Miss Robison and Miss Michel, for the faithful support which they have given us. We cannot forget the wonderful interest and confidence which our Principal, Mr. Sprout, and Superintendent, Mr. Heob. have shown in our class, not only in our last year but throughout our entire high school life. Now classmates, let us keep in mind our motto that, It matters not how long we live, but how, and I feel confident that we can by honest labor attain both success and happiness. Helen Kowalinski. CLASS WILL We, the diligent and persistent members of the class of one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one, of Madison High, Madison, Illinois, desiring to bestow our many useful, ornamental, and necessary traits upon those most needing them, do hereby write this, our last will and testament. We bequeath to the: School Board: Our appreciation for their earnestness in securing money to pay the teachers so that school could continue in session. Juniors: Our patience and determination to succeed. Sophomores: The secret of success in typing—rhythm. Freshmen: Our hope that they will remain in M. H. S. so that they may have the honor of being Seniors. Personals WOODROW LYBARGER: My scholastic abilities and excess knowledge of English to Lester Goode. RICHARD Mefford: A portrait of my handsome profile to the Study Hall for idle students to gaze upon. ERMEL RANEY: My success in cheer-leading to Eileen Bader. Lloyd Williams: My ability to baffle opposing basketball players to Vincent Scrum. ALEX GiTCHO: My authority in the Study Hall to Jimmie Shipcoff. HELEN Doniff : My excess cosmetics to Florence Girardot. HENRY McMullen: My graceful passes in basketball to Leonard Andrews. EVERETT McCarT: My dignity and self-control before all audiences to Fred Riddle. HELEN KowalinskI: My exquisite style to Agnes Sacadat. ROBERT Hocking: My favorite dance step to Joe Radman. LEONARD Miller: All my Ford troubles to John Borth. CLARA KarpowicZ: My boisterousness and pep to Agnes Murphy. FRANK Brown: My caveman tactics to Chester McManaway. MARGARET Lewis: My ambition to become a noted vocalist to Adam Darling. MELVIN Lee: My congratulations to next year’s Captain of track. ADAM ZENTGRAF: My job as “iceman to Charles Roark. VELMA Martin: My Cinderella feet to Eloise Barr. LAURA NollmaN: My lovable disposition to Theotiste Peebles. RUTH Fogle: My boyish ways to Sylvia Bolin. GENEVIEVE Lawson: My efficiency in typing to Joe Mejaski. JANE Purcell: My favorite diet to Jennie Kasten. VASIL VasilefF: What is left of my scientific mind to Frank Cohan. Witnesses: Happy Darling Pheobe Vantassel Agnes Sacadat Buster Wood Page Nine JUNIORS First Row: Marguerite Folette, Mae Levy. Eloise Barr. Marian Harlan. Elizabeth Lee. Marcella Wathan. Sylvia Megeff. Jessie Gitcho, Maxine Werner. Ruby Gentry.. Second Row: Gilbert Rosch. Roy Hill. Olan Richardson. Lester Goode, Joe Radman, J. R. Frields. Helen Harshany, Alfred Schrieber. Thomas Studebaker. Fred Riddle. Paul Connole. Edward Foehse. Bruce Hill. Kenneth Williams, Dan Graville. Sigmund Sawicki. TOP SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Earlene Walker. Florence Gerardot, Mildred Hayes, Pansy Williams, Eileen Bader. Mary Kostecki. Jessie Niedhardt, Lucille Borah. Ruth Roark, Nellie Nowicki. Second Row: Leo Siazek. John Okay. Paul Price. William Popov, Christine Moerlin. Tony Doniff. Marcella Duncan. Adam Darling. Gladys Ridgeway. Chester McManaway, Alexandria Laloff. Charles Roark, Roslie Parker. Vincent Scrum. Agnes Murphy. Leonard Andrews. Areen Wilson. Frank Bezan, Agnes Sacadat. Paul Rydgig, Sylva Bolin. Richard Hendricks, Eugene Richardson. Page Ten To Our Alma Mater To the school that is known o'er the country As the home of basketball fame, We owe our happiest memories. Since to M. H. S. we came. That sunny day in September, Our Contracts as Freshies we signed, Stuck through that first year never fearing 'Till the second story we’d climbed. On reaching the second landing, We were greeted with shouts and roars, We were no longer pitiful Freshies We’d become “high-hatted Sophomores. But being Sophomores soon grew tiresome. So we ascended the third flight of stairs And found that it held many pleasures, As well as worries and cares. This last year has been the dearest. I guess 'cause it’s almost gone. But no matter what follows after. Our climbing of stairs must go oil. A Senior Girl. Page Eleven LOW SOPHOMORES First Row: Mary Lascu, Marie Czervinske, Ina Wedler. Annie Lauri Hill, Pauline Harshany. Elmina Strain, Vera Gozia. Sophia Purdes. Veloris Barr. Birdelle Klein. Irene Kismer. Second Row: Lewis Waggoner, Bennie Lamm, William Radman. Robert Hendricks, Leonard Gozia. Faye Brown. Mitchell Yanow. Gladys Hayes. Raymond McDonald, Victor Novak. George Kawula. Lee Harlan, Paul Holshouser. James Mullen, John Ficor. John Gresko. TOP FRESHMEN First Row: Neil McGeehee, Norman Gnoth. Alec Kurilla, Tony Smith. Joe Tomlanovich. John Bruder, Pete Posipanko. Second Row: Lucille James. Louise Gurba. Henrietta Greenlee, Stephana Nenoff. Cornelia Graville. Marguerite Reilly, Bessie Havranek, Elizabeth Blattner. Eleanor Burns, Lena Kamarovsky. Third Row: Anna Mejaski, Loretta Dron, Olive Lipscomb. Justine Brown, Dorothy Foot, Bonclyn Bergfield. Eleanor Amend. Eleanor Kozielek. Wilma Welshaus. Clara Williams. Fourth Row: Fred Macias, Anthony Lapinski, Leonard Lupa, James Walsh, Clarence Barethelemy, Wilbern Pearce, Leo Haligoski, Theotiste Peebles. Joe Gadwill, Courtland Lybarger, John Bouth. William Oldal. Edward Little. Adam Prusack. Page Twelve “Graduation Day” It’s time we got to thinking What we're going to say To everyone who’s interested In Graduation Day. No more studies, no more fun Because our diplomas, at last, we’ve won. Classmates dressed in colors gay. Are waiting for—Graduation Day. Now it's almost the end of May, Closer draws Graduation Day. Our time has come to say Good-bye To friends and classmates of Madison High. But when we’re old and feeble. And from each other far away. There’s one thing yet, we ll ne’er forget, That’s our Graduation Day. Robert Hocking. Page Thirteen PROPHESY In the hot summer, it is always my delight to find a soft mossy spot in a wood where I can read, or just amuse myself by watching the beautiful birds and the funny-shaped insects. On one of these sultry, beautiful days, I lay down upon the bank of i lovely brook. The babbling of the brook and the song of the birds soon lulled me into the land of sleep. The dream that I had was of the Class of 1931 of dear old Madison High, and it seemed so real that I shall have to tell you about it. I dreamed that Mar- garet Lewis had become a great prima donna. While appearing in St. Louis she had planned an informal entertainment for the members of the Class of ’31. The first to arrive was the orchestra, directed by Frank Wondra! It was quite a surprise for Frank to be first, because he was always last at school. He and his orchestra had been playing on Broadway in New York, but he had post- poned his next performance in order to meet his old classmates again. Next came Melvin Lee, who had become a noted financier since we last met. He told me that he was divorcing his beautiful chorus wife, June Fogle, because she wouldn't stay home one-sixteenth of her time. Dr. Brown and his wife, Mae Levy, arrived soon. They had been spending the winter in Florida, but Frank couldn’t miss a chance to see his old friends. Jane Purcell and Margaret were always pals. Jane was the owner of a millinery shop in Paris and was dressed like a queen at the party. I suppose Alex Gitcho had his wish because he had inherited the title of “Count” from a relative in Russia, but had received no money. The “Count” and Robert Hocking, whose ambition had been to be a doctor, were running the Hocking- Gitch Cabs, famous for speed. Richard Mefford! Who would have thought that he would ever have made a lively master-of-ceremonies at a Los Angeies night club! Ruth Fogle and Genevive Lawson were in the beauty-parlor business in St. Louis. Helen Kowalinski and Velma Martin were the most talked of movie stars in Holly- wood. The biggest surprise of the evening was yet to come. Ermel and Adam arrived together. Ermel is now a noted aviatrix and Adam a wealthy ice manufacturer of Tampa, Florida. Adam told us that Henry McMullen, owner of a group of chain stores in Kansas, would soon come but his Packard had a breakdown on the road and it would be a couple of hours before he would be at the party. Everyone was anxious to see him. When he finally arrived, he had basketball stars of ’31 with him, Everette McCart, Woodrow Lybarger and Lloyd Williams. I hardly recognized Ever- ette because he wore glasses. McCart was an announcer over the Columbia Chain. Woodie, the clown of the class of ’31, was dressed like a million dol- lars. He had married a squaw in Oklahoma and finding oil on her land had become a millionaire. Lloyd Williams, basketball star of ’31, was coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and the favorite of the country. Vasil Vasileff, a prosperous lawyer,, was engaged to Clara Karpowicz, his private secretary. Another surprise was that Helen Doniff had become the wife of an artist. Laura Nollman was a nurse in a government hospital in Texas. Of all things, Leonard Miller was the boss of a construction gang in Pennsylvania. Everyone was having oodles of fun and laughing joyously when I was suddenly brought back to earth by a few drops of rain. SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE MUMMY AND THE MUMPS Cast SIR HECTOR FISH, who impersonates the mummy - Melvin Lee WILLIAM LAIDLOW, who helps as much as possible - Richard MEFFORD FRANCIS BRISCOE, who impersonates Hector - - Everett McCart JAMES SLAMMON, who has three men’s work to do— but doesn’t do it.................................ROBERT HOCKING PERKINS THE SHERIFF, who does his duty - - WOODROW Lybarger ANNA HAMPTON, a western girl.........................VELMA Martin MAUDE MULLEN, an eastern girl.....................ERMEL RANEY DULCIE DUMBLE, rather beautiful but very dumb Helen Doniff AGATHA LAIDLOW, founder of most exclusive school in New England...............................JANE PURCELL PHOEBE BEEBE, reporter on the staff of the ' Daily Deliverance”........................HELEN KOWALINSKI Above are the characters who took part in the Senior Class play, given at the Madison High School. April 17. The play was a great success and termed by many as the best play ever given by any Senior Class. Page Fifteen FOOTBALL Madison - - - - 54 Highland - - - - 7 Madison - - - - 19 Marquete - - - - 6 Madison - - - - 6 Wood River - 1 19 Madison - - - - 0 East St. Louis - - . 47 Madison - - - - 6 Edwardsville - - 33 Madison - - - - 0 Belleville - - . - 67 Madison - - - - 0 Granite City - - 40 Madison 0 Alton - - - BASKETBALL 26 Madison 16 Soldan - - - 21 Madison - - - - 28 Venice - - - - . 18 ■Madison - - - - 33 Jerseyville - - - . 21 Madison - - - - 25 Dupo - - - - - - 28 Madison - - - - 16 Edwardsville - - 18 Madison - - - - 14 Pocahontas - - 17 Madison - - - - 22 Jerseyville - - - - 18 Madison - - - - 21 East St. Louis - - - 20 Madison - - - - 18 Collinsville - - - _ 30 Madison - - - - 11 Granite City - - 28 Madison - - - - 17 Wood River _ 14 Madison - - - - 20 Dupo - - - _ 40 -Madison - - - - 25 Alton 20 .-Madison - - - - 19 Belleville - - . 17 -Madison - - - - 27 Edwardsville - 21 Madison - - - - 21 East St. Louis - - 24 Madison - - - - 18 Collinsville . 17 Madison - - - - 23 Granite City - 28 Madison - - - - 17 Wood River _ 16 Madison - - - - 23 Belleville _ 31 - Madison - - - - 29 Alton - - - - - 21 Page Sixteen TRACK April 4 - Triangular Meet - - - Granite City April 11 - Dual Meet - - - - - Dupo April 18 - Conference Relays - - Granite City April 21 - Dual Meet - - - - - Belleville May 2 - Dual Meet - - - - - Venice May 9 - District Meet - - - - Lebanon May 16 - State Meet - - - - - Urbana May 22 - Conference Meet - - - Collinsville TENNIS May 11.............. May 18.............. May 25.............. April 15--- April 20............ April 27 - May 4............... Wood River at Madison Madison at East St. Louis Collinsville at Madison Madison at Belleville Madison at Granite City Edwardsville at Madison Madison at Alton Ermel wrote the Senior verses. With the exception of her own. Good knowledge of her classmates. We think, she’s fully shown. Page Seventeen f irst Row: Stephano Nenoff. Laura Nollman. Agnes Sacadat. Irene Wilson, Theotiste Peebles, Pauline Harsbany. Cornelia Graville. Vera Gozia, Elmina Strain, Ermel Raney, Birdelle Klein. Second Row: Jessie Gitcho. Helen Harshany. Roslie Parker. Alexandria Laloff. Fern Peebles. Eleanor Amend. Annie Laurie Hill. Loretta Dron. Olive Lipscomb. Marian Harlan. GIRLS’ PEP CLUB The Girls' Pep Club of Madison High School was organized during the school year of 1929 and 1930. This year, many of the charter members came back and new members joined. The idea of the club is to encourage proper sportsmanship, and to have an organized body for cheering and yelling. The girls were very successful with their formations and new yells, with the work and co-operation of the Cheer Leaders, Ermel Raney and June Fogle. The officers were: President, Laura Nollman: Vice-President, Elizabeth Lee: Sec- retary. Rosalie Parker: Treasurer, Loretta Dron. Page Eighteen Just A Friend When things look dark and dreary. And your heart feels like a stone. Your throat feels sorta choky And you seem so all alone. Have you a friend to come along And chase your blues away? We all have our little off days When everything goes wrong. Nobody understands us And we sing a lonesome song. Have you someone who's always There to love and understand? 'Tis always a friend true and faithful Who’s ready to forgive and forget, To cheer you up and make you smile And ashamed to fuss and fret. Now, if you’ve a friend so genuine You've a treasure, precious and rare. A Senior Girl. Page Nineteen GLEE CLUB In the, early part of September the Girls' Glee Club was organized under the supervision of Miss Waters. Practices and meetings were held the eig'hth period every Wednesday and Friday. The following officers were elected: President. Margaret Lewis, Secre- tary-Treasurer, Clara Karpowicz. The club was active and participated in many events. A program was given in Assembly the second week in January to provide for the school enter- tainment. The most important work of the Club was the Operetta, Ghost of Lollypop Bay.” Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs took part in the program. April 10th at the East St. Louis Teachers’ meeting, the Glee Clubs of the Southwestern Division of Illinois gave a program. Eight representatives from the two Glee Clubs were sent from Madison High School. DRAMATIC CLUB One of the new clubs which was organized this year was the Dramatic and Debating Club, sponsored by Miss Robinson and Mr. Seamon. The presiding officers were Fern Peebles, president: Bruce Hill, vice-presi- dent: Elizabeth Lee, secretary and treasurer. This club was organized for the purpose of fostering dramatics and cre- ating a desire to improve oral expression. During the year the Club has sponsored several entertainments in the auditorium. They have studied the fundamental principles of public speak- ing. Very interesting and instructive programs were given at their regular meetings. The debating teams were formed but very little accomplished. How- ever, they expect to do better next year. Page Tiventy HI-Y ORGANIZATION The Hi-Y Club of Madison High has enjoyed its best year since organi- zation. New features were added to the Club which aided materially in boost- ing the attendance. Of the many achievement attained by the Club, the most important was the organization of a Junior Hi-Y under the sponsorship of Mr. Seamon. A Fellowship Supper was given at the Y. M.. C. A. in Granite City, under the auspices of the local club, and a Stunt Night, in which all classes participated, was sponsored by the Hi-Y boys. The latter will be an annual affair. As usual the Club held a 4 C’s Campaign and the speakers obtained were Mr. Attig, who spoke on. “Clean Speech”; Mr. L. Larson, who discussed, “Clean Scholarship : Mr. Walsh, coach at St. Louis University, who talked on, “Clean Athletics”; and Mr. G. N. Potter, whose address was on, “Clean Living.” The members also enjoyed several camping trips to Camp Taconic. Officers for the first semester were: President, Vasil Vasileff: Vice- President, Leonard Miller: Secretary-Treasurer, Adam Zentgraf. Those chosen for the second semester were: President, Leonard Miller: Vice-President, Paul Connole; Secretary-Treasurer, John Prince. JOURNAL CLUB The first Journal Club of the Madison High School was organized in the early part of October, 1930. The officers were as follows: Marian Harlan, President: Fred Riddle, Vice-President; Pansy Williams, Secretary; Helen Harshany, Treasurer. The purpose of the club was to encourage journalism among,high school students. The club met each Wednesday evening for discussion. Essays, poems, short stories, editorials and songs were written and sent to the “School Times,” a school paper published by the St. Louis T imes. All of the material which was sent to the “Times” was accepted and published. Marian Harlan was the staff correspondent and proved to be very efficient. Although the members of the club feel that they have been benefited, they hope to accomplish a great deal more next year. Page Twenty-one Seniors When asked what school outshines the rest Speak up and say, “Why M. H. S. And of the classes—which is best? Just say—the Seniors! ! Who has surpassed in work and play? Who has smiled-—-saying, “Come what may? Who takes the lead in High School plays? Why—the Seniors! ! What class shows the most pep and vim? Which is the happiest in class and in gym? Whose voices lead when we sing our school hymn? Why—the Seniors! ! Who is it that sticks to a task ’til done? Who has changed school work into fun? You'll get the same answer from everyone, It’s the Seniors! ! GLENDOLA STEIN—Junior. Page Tiventy four First Row: Ilecn Bader. Sylvia Megeff. Marcella Wathen. Marie Schnitzius. Gabriella Chizek, Ruth Roark. Veloris Barr. Marguerite Polette. Second Row: Roy Hill. Vasil Vasileff. John Prince. Fern Peebles, Jane Purcell. Charles Roark. Bruce Hill. Paul Connole. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club has made a great deal of progress during the past year under the supervision of Mr. Landes. Presiding officers for the first semester were: Paul Connole, President: Marie Schnitzius. Vice-President: Fern Pee- bles, Secretary and Treasurer: and Marcella Wathen, Sergeant-at-Arms. Officers for the second semester were John Prince, President: Bruce Hill, Vice- President: Fern Peebles, Secretary and Treasurer. The club enjoyed many social affairs, an educational trip to Swift’s Packing Company, and several interesting, illustrated talks, in their regular meetings which were held on Wednesday evening of each week. Page Twenty-five Graduation It's a steep grade to Graduation, a steep grade to go, It’s a Steep grade to Graduation, and to college we all know. Good will and perscverence, has helped us all along. And now it's commencement and the Seniors' farewell song. When we were Freshmen the hill seemed to be inclined, But then we'd think of Graduation and the college life we'd find. It was worth all the struggle, for we've had lots of fun. In the fight for H. S. honor, and the good reports we won. It's a steep grade to Graduation, a steep grade to go, it’s a steep grade to Graduation and the many things we know. So good-bye little Sophomores, good-bye Juniors too. It's a steep grade to Graduation but we ll pray for you. Laura Nollman. Page Twentg six BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Physical Education schedule for this year contained a variety of ac- tivities. T he classes were given the athletic efficiency tests which included the major activities of life such as: climbing, throwing, jumping and running. Basketball has proved to be one of the most interesting sports this year. Classes were organized into teams and after playing a regular schedule of games, the winning team from each class participated in the Physical Educa- tion Tournament. The boys on the winning teams were awarded P. E. emblems. Other sports which created quite a bit of enthusiasm among the boys were volley ball, indoor baseball, touch football, soccer, and playground base- ball. A few calisthenics have been given and occasionally a day would be given to relays and other games. Throughout the entire year good sportsmanship has been required and team work stressed. The boys have selected their various captains and done practically all of their own officiating. DISTRICT COMMERCIAL CONTEST On Saturday, April 25th, a group of Juniors and Seniors sponsored by Miss Michel, motored to Alton to participate in the District Commercial Con- test. What was the outcome? Madison, of course, won first place. The Senior shorthand team, consisting of Ermel Raney, Helen Kowalin- ski, and Frank Wondra, took first place and Ermel Raney, who entered as an individual, came out second. The Junior typing team, consisting of Jessie Gitcho, Maxine Werner and Marguerite Polette, took first place, and in the individual, Jessie Gitcho took first and Maxine Werner second. The Junior shorthand team, consisting of Glendola Stein, Maxine Wer- ner, and Elizabeth Lee, took first place and Glendola Stein, who entered as an individual, also took first. The same students will go to Staunton. Saturday, May 9, and enter the Section Commercial Contest. Page Twenty-seven THE MADISON HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Madison High Band, under the direction of Mr. Thomas, was organized in the early part of this school year. Many of the instruments were purchased by the school, although several of the students bought their own. The members have worked hard, two mornings a week, and have prog- ressed rapidly. They have play for all the home basketball games, for assem- blies, and for the Senior Class Play. They are scheduled to play for several plays in the future and a parade on Memorial Day. The band consists of the following: Cornets, Fred Macios, Alex Kurilla, John Lybarger, Tony Smith, and Edmond Williams: Drums, Paul Rydgig, William Douglas and William Day: Trombone, Paul Connole: Baritone, Bruce Hill: Bass Horn, Roy Hill: Saxophones, Frank Wondra, Neil McGehee, Maxine Werner and Gilbert Rosch; Cornet, Gene Rodamich. Page Twenty-eight CONTEST FOR BASKETBALL QUEEN One of the most exciting and important features of M. H. S. this year was our first contest for a Basketball Queen. At the beginning of the basket- ball season each class and club selected a candidate to represent them in the con- test. T he entire student body was very much interested, and each individual did his share in supporting his favorite candidate. Means of selecting the queen was by a majority of votes, which were obtained through the sale of basketball tickets. Four hundred votes were received for each season ticket and twenty-five votes for tickets to the various home games. At times this contest caused a great deal of excitement and suspense, especially toward the close of the season. The glorious honor of the first Basketball Queen of M. H. S. was given to Miss Marian Harlan. Marian is a member ot the Junior Class and a repre- sentative of the Dramatic Club. She has proved herself worthy of support and has succeeded in attaining her reward for the work she has contributed. Marian has a very charming personality and her favorite hobby seems to be tennis, although she has taken an active part in a few other activities. June Fogle, one of the Queen’s maids, represented the Pep Club. June is also a member of the Junior Class and was well supported by her classmates. She has taken part in several school activities and is interested in different sports and athletics. Ermel Raney, another maid of honor, was chosen to represent the Senior Class. She is a very charming girl ard with her winning smile, she has suc- ceeded in winning the friendship of her schoolmates as well as classmates. She has gained popularity and has had the ardent support of her many friends in the various activities in which she has participated. Eloise Barr, another of the Queen's maids, represented the Junior Class. Eloise is a typical blond with blue eyes. Although she does not participate in many school activities she is considered a good student. My! But the Junior Class certainly must be proud of such splendid representation in this contest. Page Twenty-nine Believe It or Not Seniors Velma - Robert Laura Adam - - - Fern Lloyd Frank B - - Clara - Everett - Ermel - Woodie - Margaret - Richard Jane Alex Ruth - - - Henry Helen K - Helen D Melvin - Frank W Leonard Genevieve Vasil - - - Ambition Destiny Elocution Teacher - - - Dishwasher - Physician.....................Clown - Teacher.........................Missionary - Lawyer........................Ice Man - Bathing Beauty - - Novelist - Coach.........................Henpecked Husband Detective.....................■ Musician - Private Secretary - - - Boss Wife President......................Janitor - College Cheerleader - Flirt - Traffic Cop.....................Dog Catcher - Radio Artist.......Blues Singer Prospector.....................Jockey - Physical Educational Teacher - Acrobat - Politician......................Shoe Shiner - Dress Designer - Pianist - To Retire.......................Dreamer - Stenographer..................Movie Actress . Nurse............................Waitress - Devoted Husband - - - Santa Claus - Sailor..........................Lion Tamer - Theatrical Manager - - - Usher - Authoress.......................Fortune Teller - Scientist ------ Cook Nicknames Vasil - Alex Count Clara Clarice Helen K - Dickey Leonard - Puggy Robert Bob Ermel - Cheer Leader Richard - Dick Melvin - Flash Henry - Heinie Lloyd Captain Everett Buddy Fern Grandma Laura Lowra Frank B - - - Brownie Frank W - - - Saxy Ruth - - - - Rufus Velma - - - - Vemus Genevieve - - - Gene Woodrow Uncle Woody Margaret Margie Jane - - - - Andy Helen D - - - T oots Adam - - - Zink Paye Thirty What’s In A Name? Buster Wood teach Genevive Laws-on to be Goode if Lester would assist him. Frank Wondras when Ermel is married, will it still be Raney? If Maxine Werner (were near) everything would be Okay with John? If Bernice Runner would Elmina Strain? Would Gilbert Rosch (Rush) Adam's Darling if he had a chance? When Glendola had a Stein (sty in) her eye Eileen Bader to go swim- ming in Alfred's Poole. Laura saw a Nollman (an old man) struggling up a Hill so she decided to Parker Studebaker and give him aid. Should Julius Kill-a-man he would have to look at Veloris through the Barrs. When Freddie tells a naughty Riddle, Marie Schnitzius (snitches . If a certain scientist should Landis airplane would Irene Borah hole in it? Tis said the girls like Johnny because he is a Prince. While Sylvia was Bolin' Robbins stole Sam's Sprouts. Leo, a Mann-o'War, is said to be a friend of Joe, a Redman. Did You Ever Hear Them Say— Jane - Ermel - Laura ------ Everett - Fern - Woodrow .... Lloyd Alex . . . . . Helen D. - - - - - Henry - Helen K. - - - - - Leonard - Vasil ----- Frank W. Adam - Ruth.................... Clara ...... Richard - T Velma - Genevieve - Frank B. - - - - - Robert - Margaret ----- Melvin ----- Oh horses! Am I late? Can you imagine? Aw! Come on! Why of course Well, you see it was like this— Wasn't that hot? I dunno! You would All right, guys Well, I hope Aw—sign off I'll sue you later! We-e-elll! What of it? Sez you! Aw, I don’t wanna Listen kids! '11 flunk me—they'll flunk me not Aw—you know what I mean Yes. I think so, too Keep cool! Don't be a sap all your life And so. he says— Well! Wasn't my fault Page Thirty-one Theme Songs Helen K. - - - - - - - Smile, Darn You, Smile Everett - - - Give Me Something to Remember You by Ermel ----- So Sweet! How can Anyone be so Sweet Lloyd ..--- - - - Falling in Love Clara ----- The One I Love, Just Said Goodbye Woodie ------ I’m Happy When You're Happy Fern -------- I Keep Remembering Robert ----- I’m a Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas Helen D...................................I'm Yours Richard ------ In My Heart It's You-u-u-ul Jane - - - - - - I’m Alone Because I Love You Frank W. ------- Hello Beautiful! Margaret ... - Tie a Little String Around Your Finger Adam.............................Crying Myself to Sleep Velma.....................................Blue Again Frank B. - -- -- -- -- Bashful Baby Ruth -------- Quit Crying the Blues Vasil ------- Wasting My Love on You! Laura.........................- - - At Last I'm Happy Henry ------ Show Me the Way to go Home Genevieve - -- -- -- - Them There Eyes Melvin ---------- Satisfied Alex - -- -- -- -- Lonesome Lover Puggy ------ Walking My Baby Back Home Jane Helen Doniff Lloyd Henry Robert Clara Helen Kowalinski Adam Woodie Fern Richard Exercising her jaws Talking of her dates Giving Advice Yawning Amusing the Girls Dreaming Trying to be Mean Driving a Roosey Being bored Throwing parties Shooting the (Bull) Their Usual Occupations Page Thirty-two Vasil Laura Everett Velma Margaret Ruth - Melvin Leonard Alex - Frank B. Frank W. Genevive Ermel - Concentrating Going to clubs Making dates 1'rying to behave Having Laughing Convulsions’ Looking for ‘‘Someone’ ’Aheming’ Fording the Streets’ Looking for a Honey’ Studying—what? Slamming the Ladies Being good natured Entertaining the Shorthand Class Once Upon A Time—Remember? Fern - Lloyd Ruth - Robert Helen K. Alex Jane Melvin Helen D. Frank W. Margaret - Clara K. - Richard Genevieve Frank B. Adam- Henry Velma - Vasil - Ermel Everett Leonard Woodie Was a peace-loving, quiet little girl Passed an English exam! Cried to come to school Was bashful and shy I hought flirting was a sin Loved curly locks Didn’t have a spit curl Absolutely refused to go to a party Went on a diet for a whole week! Couldn’t toot a wicked Sax Was a tight-rope walker in a circus Was positively crazy about the boys Couldn't drive a Ford! Was sarcastic and crabby! Asked a girl for a date Wore a little white dress Broke the scales and was sued for damages Laughed without showing her dimples Was head over heels in love! Gave a Freshman a date! But it had a seed in it Admitted he was good-for-nothing Danced a jig Dropped a wooden nickel in a blind man’s hat! Page Thirty-three Well,” said the son of the overall manufacturer. I ought to be on the track team—my father makes the best jumpers in the country. Mr. Landes—Give me some of that prepared monoaceticacidester of sali- cylic adci. Druggist—Do you mean aspirin? Mr. Landes—Yes, I never can think of that name. (Chester failed to answer a question in English and was severely scolded.) Miss Smith—Do you realize you’ll get a fifty for todays grade? Chester—Huh! That’s thirty better than yesterday's. Here’s to the Green and White God bless them all. For one of their number 1 just had to fall! A certain Senior. Ashes to ashes Dust to dust, If Mr. Sprout doesn’t get you Mr. Heob must. Miss Robison—Look up here. What are eyes for anyway? Alex—To put dots over. Mr. Landes—Why is AB equal to ZY? Joe Gresko—'Cause I measured it. Miss Robinson—How many times are you going to be late? Ermel—How many more classes have we? John Borth—How did you come out in the exams!1 Harry Matthews—Oh! 1 knocked 'em cold. John—How's zat? Harry—Got zero. Page Thirty-four No Finer Ice Cream Made Anywhere Than ICE CREAM Made Fresh in Granite City, the Town Whose Quality Merchandise Is Nationally Known. Manufactured by Granite City Ice Cream Co. Sixteenth and Madison Avenue Granite City, Illinois J. E. KIRCHER President FRANK DOYLE Vice-President A. B. LEHMANN Sec’y and Treas. The FIRST NATIONAL BANK MADISON, ILLINOIS CAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $50,000 A SAFE BANK FOR YOUR SAVINGS Member of the Federal Reserve System Fourth and Madison Ave. Madison, 111. The UNION TRUST COMPANY “THE BANK FOR ALL THE PEOPLE” Under Government Supervision Capital, Surplus and Reserves Over $90,000.00 Member of the Federal Reserve System 1215 Madison Ave. Madison, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF Federal Oil Corporation MADISON, ILLINOIS DIAMOND MgTOR OIL Distributors of High Grade Products 760 MOTOR OIL 100% PENN OIL COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON THEATRE (Home-Owned) LATEST IN TALKING PICTURES Herman Steinberg, Prop. GEORGE DARLING BARBECUE-WHOLESALE OR RETAIL Pork, Beef and Ribs; Home-made Chili, Chili-Mack and Pies MADISON, ILLINOIS 1503 Third St. Phone: Tri-City 372 Mr. Spj'out: This makes the fifth time I have punished you this week. What have you to say? Sam: I am glad it’s Friday, sir! “Henry,” said Adam, looking up from his writing, “do you spell ‘sense’ with a ‘c’ or an ‘s’? Henry: That depends. Do you refer to money or brains? Adam: Aw! Neither one. What I want to say is “I ain’t seen him sens.” Miss Hill: Who fiddled while Rome burned? Buster: Hector. Miss Hill: No. Buster: Touser, then. Miss Hill: Touser! What do you mean? It was Nero. Buster: Oh, well, I knew it was somebody with a dog’s name. COMPLIMENTS OF Madison Conf ectionery 1527 Third Street MADISON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Union Coal and Feed Co. Not the Oldest, Nor the Largest) But the Best MADISON, ILLINOIS Sixth and State St. Phone: Tri-City 177 Mr. Rohe and Miss Jessop, high school’s crack golfers, sliced their drives into the rough and went in search of the balls. They searched for a long time without success a kind old lady watched them with sympa- thetic interest. Finally, after the search had lasted half an hour, the dear old lady spoke to them. “I don’t want to bother you,” she said, “but would it be cheating if I told you where they are? Mr. Landis: “Adam, what is a pol-y-gon?” Adam D: (after some hesitation): “A dead parrot.” SWISS DAIRY SWISS FOR QUALITY 18 Years of Dependable Service 1605 Sixth St. Phone: Tri-City 978 Miss Hill came into the drug store and looked doubtfully at the young man behind the counter. “Young man,” she asked) “I wonder, are you a properly qualified druggist?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Passed all your examinations satisfactorily?” “Certainly.” “You’ve never poisoned anyone by mistake?” “Not to my knowledge.” She heaved a sigh of relief. “Very well, then. You can give me a packet of cough drops.” BRICK AND CONCERTE WORK A SPECIALTY Plans and Estimates Furnished CHAS. A. LYBARGER GENERAL CONTRACTOR Office: 1908 Edison Ave. Granite City, 111. Phone: Tri-City 71 Residence: 1535 Fourth Street, Madison, 111. Phone: Tri-City 1095-W Bennie Lamb called on the doctor one evening. “Say, Doc, I guess I’ve got the measles,” he said, “but I can keep it quiet.” The doctor looked up puzzled and finally asked the boy what he meant by that. “Aw, get wise, Doc,” suggested the small patient, “what’ll you give me to go to school and scatter it among all the rest of the kids?” Mr. Hoeb discovered his small daughter, Dorothy June, aged three, busily engaged in washing the kitten with soap and water. “Oh, darling, I don’t think the kitty’s mother would like the way you are washing her.” “Well,” Dorothy seriously replied, “I really can’t lick it, father.” COMPLIMENTS OF W. L ASHLOCK SHEET METAL AND FURNACE WORK Trinidad Lake Asphalt Roofs 1442 Sixth St. Tri-City 60-R Madison, Illinois Cut Flowers Telephone 2193 We Telegraph Flowers MADISON FLORIST “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Mrs. Kathryn Scarritt 312 Madison Ave. Madison, 111. M. H. S. Grad, ’31 (to business men): “Have you an opening here for a bright high school graduate? Business Man: “Yes, don’t slam it as you go out. Miss Jessop (in Latin class): “Sophie, please tell me what it is, when I say, T love, you lovei he loves—’ ” Sophie P: “That’s one of them triangles where somebody gets shot. Fern: Yes, I’ve graduated, but now 1 must inform myself in psy- chology, philosophy, bibli— Practical Mother: Stop! I have arranged for you a thorough course in roastology, boilology, stitch- ology, darnology, patchology, and general domestic hustleology. Now get on your working clothesology. FLOWERS OF DISTINCTION Since 1918 TAYLOR Florist 2900 Madison Ave. Phone: Day or Night Tri-City ( 89 Tri-City 9531 WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS R. A. Brammel, Mgr. STEWART-WARNER MATCHED-UNIT RADIO The World at Your Command Tonight, when you are wondering where to go, or what to do— roll up the curtain of the theatre of the air with a radio that will do what you ask of it. Madison Hardware Furniture Co. STEWART-WARXER BLUE RIBBON DEALERS Fifth and Madison Ave. Madison, 111. John Ficor: “I just beat Mr. Sprout up.” Edward Foeshe (horror strick- en): “What!” John Ficor: “I passed him on the stairs.” La Verne: “Well, I’ve risen in the world.” Veloris: “You don’t mean it?” La Verne: “Yea my class has been changed to the third floor.” E. O. MARTIN BOOTS AND SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS Shoe Repairing a Specialty Tri-City 303-J 1136 Logan St. North Venice, 111. The Visitor: “Who’s the most en- terprising young man in this school?” Woodie: “Now lookit here, stran- ger, you’d better ask that there question of somebody else in this school—I never was much of a fel- ler for talkin’ about myself.” Miss M. Bottom DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS 305 Madison Ave. Tri-City 306 Henry Connole ATTORNEY AT LAW Notary Public 504 Madison Ave. MADISON, ILLINOIS Glik’S Boston Store THE LARGEST DEPART- MENT STORE IN THE TRI-CITIES. Third and Madison .Ave Open An Account With Us. COMPLIMENTS OF STAR STORE S. Hacker, Prop. 308-10-12 State St. Phone: Tri-City 661-R Henry—Wonder who this tele- gram’s from? Woodie—Western Union! I rec- ognize the handwriting. Miss Robison—Who was the Black Prince? Lloyd—The son of old King Cole! Fern—I’ve been trying to think of a word for two weeks. Vasil—What’s the matter with fortnight? Laura—I swallowed a pin! What shall I do? Velma—Don’t make a fuss over a pin! Here’s another one. Mr. Heob—Who is Secretary of War? Jane—Good! Mr. Heob—No. he died. Jane—Then it must be Better. Call Tri-City 980 Madison Coal Sc Feed Co. THE HOME OF GOOD COAL AND FEEDS Give Us a Trial 1332 State St. Madison, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON PHARMACY Emil Erickson, R. Ph. FINE CANDIES KODAKS AND SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN SERVICE WE DELIVER 4th and Madison Ave. Tri-Citv 1242 GRAHAM’S Book Store Niedringhaus and Delmar Granite City, Illinois HI BOOKS, STATIONERY, ATHLETIC GOODS KODAKS and PHOTO FINISHING When Thirsty Demand NEHI In Your Favorite Flavor Manufactured by Wagner Bottling Works Tri-City 154 Second and State MADISON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF The North Venice Drug Store SELB r c H- VENICE, ILLINOIS Frank W: 1 had an awful time with Amos last night. Frank B: Amos who? Frank W: A mosquito. Helen D: Has your brother come home from college yet? Paul C: Either that or the car has been stolen. Ermel: Ireland should be a rich country. Helen K: Why? Ermel: Mr. Seamon said its cap- ital has been “Dublin” for a long time. Everett: Do you read Poe? Alex: Naw—I read pretty good. COMPLIMENTS OF LAHEY FUNERAL HOME MADISON, ILLINOIS TRI-CITY 222 Tri-City 1830 A. F. Ritchie Chevrolet Co. Sales and Service NEW AND USED PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS Granite City, Illinois Mr. Heob: Who can name one important thing we have now that we did not have a hundred years ago? Lester G: Me. ♦ ♦ ♦ The night was dark, The air was sweeter, The lightning flashed. And killed a Muskeeter. Mr. Sprout: Who was the great- est general in France? Frank W.: General Foch. Mr. Sprout: Right. Now, who was a German general ? Frank: I-Iindenburg. Mr. Sprout: Very good. Who was the American general? Frank: (Thinking very hard) General Motors. Phone Tri-City 9441 WILLIAM BAUCUM CLEANER AND PRESSER TAILOR We Call for and Deliver 1044 Logan Street North Venice, 111. S. DIAMOND Fourth and Madison Ave. Headquarters for SNAPPY CLOTHING AND SHOES For High School Boys and Girls HENRY BECK Nation-Wide Service Grocers CONFECTIONERY Third and Alton Ave. MADISON, ILLINOIS East Madison GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET (Clover Farm Store) Thrift plus Satisfaction Karpowicz and Sabolesky Proprietors Tri-City 9504 Edwardsville Rd. and Greenwood There had been a train wreck and one of two traveling teachers felt himself slipping from this life. “Good-bye, George,” groaned Mr. Sprout, “I’m done for.” “Don’t say that, old man! sput- tered Mr. Thomas. “For heaven’s sake, don’t end your last sentence with a preposition!” Miss Robison: How many times have I told you to be in class on time? Everett: I don’t know I thought that you were keeping score. Mr. Seamon: What is the interest on $1000 for a year at 2%? Al! Pay attention! Al: For 2% I ain’t interested. COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON RESTAURANT A Good Place to Eat 12th and Madison Ave. MADISON, ILLINOIS Mr. Heob: Now, John, what is a niche in a church? John G.: Why it’s just the same as an itch anywhere else, only you can’t scratch it as well. ONE RARE ONE UNSETTLED Puggy: This steak is like a cool day in June—very rare. Landlady: And your bill is like March weather—very unsettled. Madison Packing Company Wholesale Meat Packing BEST QUALITY 12th and Greenwood MADISON, ILLINOIS Public Confidence.... WE SEEK THE CONFIDENCE AND GOOD WILL OF THE PUBLIC. 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