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

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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

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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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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