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

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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

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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

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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