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

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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.

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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

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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