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

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1947 volume:

THE 1947 MADISONIAN SENIOR CLASS MADISON HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL STAFF Editor-------— — Assistant Editor--- Business Manager- Art Editor -------- Assistant---------- Audr ey Kattenbraker -Maryan Story Marion Dudak - Anthony Doneff Richard War gin Literary Editor Assistants----- Society Editor Assistants---- Snapshot Editor Assistants------ Athletic Editor Assistant —-— -------Helen Wakus -----Louis Diamond Terese Kozielek Delores Krinski Julia Ann Lalich — Dolores Niescuir -------Vera Mshar Mary Donna Luddon Irene Yambrovich Vera Taras -------- Dale Ross --— Norman Oberto Naum Mangoff ----- Roy Foreshee ——— Richard Fry Sponsors --Miss Reed Miss Bethel 2 « O E-n C o Q w O DEDICATION TO THOSE GONE FROM MADISON HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY THAT WE MIGHT CONTINUE TO ENJOY ITS MANY FREEDOMS WE THE CLASS OF 1 4T DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL 4 HISTORICAL SKETCH The Madison High School was organized in the fall of 1903. This was prob- ably the weakest time in the history of Madison, because the people were just re- vocering from the flood which swept the Tri-City area in the previous summer. The school started with two teachers. Miss Sarah Megowen and Mr. Louis Baer, the latter being the superintendent of schools in Madison. There were fourteen students the first year, and only the first two years of high school work were of- fered. The first high school was located in a small room and a hall of the Harris School. On November 13, 1914, the present high school building was dedicated. There was more room in the building than was needed by the high school itself so two rooms were used for the primary and second grade work, and two rooms were used for the eighth grade. However, in a few years the enrollment increased so much that all the rooms were needed by high school classes. In 1929 the present gymnasium and auditorium combined wo� w uit, and the upper floor of the high school building was remodelled to make more classrooms. The old gym was taken over by the shop. Several years after the high school in- spector refused to acknowledge the Home Economics facilities in this school build- ing, the school board rented a building on Fourth street for the use of the Home Economics Department. The Board then purchased our former mayor, Mr. Garasche's home and since then our Home Ec. department has occupied this home. Recently a new athletic field and adjoining land was purchased for $65,000 for the 20 acres of land. At present an $800,000 bond issue has been approved by the voters of Madison for a new high school adjacent to the athletic field and improvements at several other schools in school District 127. It calls for a gymnasium with a seat- ing capacity for 2000, an auditorium, a cafeteria and other modern conveniences that will make Madison High one of the best high schools in this state. 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: EDNA MAE MC LINN High School Secretary G. EDMOND COOK School Attorney GEORGE H. LEWIS Member CHARLES WERNER Member JOHN D. BURNS Member LLOYD HARLOW Member IRENE HILT President ARTHUR MARTIN Member ED. L. ROBERTS Secretary MARGARET CARLIN AUDREY SACKETT Sec. to Superintendent Secretary Standing: BORIS GITCHO School Sociologist GEORGE T. WILKINS Supt. of Schools. 6 FACULTY Seated: WATERS BROOKS ROBISON MICHEL WALTON 1ELPS English Music Library Typing Home Girls’ Latin Dramatics Shorthand Economics Physical English Ed. BETHEL SMITH Standing: REED LOY THOMAS English Merchandising Social Science Chemistry Band Social Science Algebra Orchestra S. Science C.D. GEORGE WHITE RIDDLE C. C. GEORGE General Science Principal Coach Shop Biology Mathematics Boys' Physical Ed. Mechanical Drawing WILLIAMS HAZNER 8 Social Science Aasistant Coach Typing Business Training TERESE KOZIELEK 'To talk without effort is after all the great charm of talking. STANLEY KONIECZNY You're an ami amble disposed young man. 10 THERESE MAKELY The mirror of all courtesy.” FRANK GAC An affable and courteous gentleman. ALMA COOPER Neatness is her crowning glory. JEAN MOTY CKA Beautiful to look upon. MORMAN DRAPER As upright as a cedar. DOROTHY URBAN Happy-go-lucky, Jolly and gay.” JACQUELYN SUMMERS Where could be found a face daintier.' JULIA ANN LALICH A witty woman is a treasure. 11 NORMAN OBERTO 'I wer think of the future. R cornea soon enough. VERA MSHAR Queen rose of the rosebud garden of girls. HELEN WAKUS Good humor is always a success. MARION DUDAK As merry as the day is long. OTTO SANDERS On the brink of career waiting to be pushed off. DOLORES NIESCIUR She laughs and the world laughs with her. t 12 HAZEL SMITH Silence is golden. ROY FORESHEE Strong body, high of spirit. JOE KAIETA fve rogued and I’ve ranged in my time.' IDA MAE KINLSON She is good natured and ▼ery studious. 13 ALBERT NOUD “Music wakes the soul and makes it high. ' THERESE KARPOWICZ “Pleasing personalities such as hers pay big dividends.' MARY DONNA LUDDON “As full of spirit as the month month of Mav. RICHARD WARGIN “Character gives splendor to youth. JULIANN LANG “Fair as the day and always gay. AGNES COOK All her paths are peace. WILMA JEAN WILLIAMS “A cheerful friend is like a sunny day. FRANK KAYICH In every way a wonderful boy. 14 BETTY CAREEN “A good disposition is more raluable than gold. KENNETH FRIZZELL A good fellow among fellows. RICHARD CHANDA Quietness is best. AUDREY KATTENBRAKER Life is short and so am I. LOIS MARTIN True worth is in being, not in seeming. JEROME WEISS He undertakes with reason not by chance. ' 15 SHIRLEY HARRIS ' The same yesterday, today and foreTer. SHIRLEY AUSTIN Courteous though coy, gentle though retired. 16 BOB KMUCHA Good sense and good nature are A rarely separated. LEONARD KELLY man of few words. ' 17 AUSTIN, SHIRLEY Nickname-Cupcake Saying-“How about that” Flower-Gardenia Song-Til the End of Time Sport-Basketball Pastime-Sleeping Activiries: Band 1,2,3 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3,4 Secretary 3 Queens Chorus 4 Interclass Sports 1,2,3,4 Tri Hi Y 4 Mdse. Club 4 CLEVELAND, ANNA MARIE Nickn zone-Butch Saying-“My Goodness” Flower-American Beauty Rose Song-Melody of Love Sport-Softball Pastime-Going to the show Activities: Mdse. Club 4 DIAMOND, LOUIS Nickname-Lou Saying.- Well I’ll be dern” Flower-Pansy Song-Beer Barrel Polka Sport-F ootball Activities: Class President 4 Class Treasurer 3 Football 2,3,4 Co-Captain 4 Hi Y 3,4 Track 1,3,4 Wrestling 1 Student Council 4 Teen Town Pres. 3 Letter man’s Club 4 Sec.-Treas. 4 Annual 4 Pastime-Billiards SENIOR CLASS LOG BACZEWSKI, VINCENT Nickname-Junny Saying-“Hey Laddie” Flower-Rose Song-Dark Town Poker Club Sport-Baseball Pastime-Playing poker with the Greenwood mob Activities: Basketball 1,2 COOK, AGNES Nickname-Cookie Saying-“No kiddin Flower-American Beauty Rose Song-“For Sentimental Reasons Sport-Softball Pastime-Going to the show Activities: Queens Chorus 4 Mdse. Club 4 DRAPER, NORMAN Nickname-Red Saying-“What do you say, big boy” Flower-Rose Song-Blue Skies Sport-Basketball Pastime-Driving Activities: Assembly 4 GREEN, BETTY Nickname-Betz Saying- Yeah” Flower-Orchid Song-This is Always Sport-Basketball Pastime-Dreaming Activities: Queens Chorus 4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Student Council 4,3 Treasurer 3,4 Glee Club 1,2 Interclass Sports 3,4 CHANDA, RICHARD Nickname-Rich Saying-“You’re a beanhead” Flower-American Beauty Rose Song-Stardust Sport-B as ketball Pastime-Sleeping Activities: Interclass Sports 2,3,4 CRAFT, MARGEINE Nickname-Mar g Saying-“Oh for Pete's Sake” Flower-Rose Song-“Oh, What it Seemed to Be Sport- Basketball Pastime-Reading Activities: Tri Hi Y 3,4 Queens Chorus 4 Interclass Sports 3,4 DUDAK, MARIAN Nickname-Dud ak Flower-Gardenia Song-Begin the Beguine Sport-Softball Pastime-Reading Activities: Glee Club 2,3 Operetta 2,3 Interclass Sports 4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 President 4 Queens Chorus 4 Annual 4 FRIZZELI, KENNETH Nickname-Frizz-ell Saying-“I don't give a darn Flower-Rose Song-I’ll See you in my Dreams Sport-Basketball Pastime-Sleeping in Study Hall Activities: Band 3,4 Operetta 2 18 OBERTO, NORMAN ROSENSTROM, TERRY THOMAS, HARRISON Nickname-Cabet Saying- You-zer, what ya say today, Flower-Red Rose Song-Revillis-Bolero Pastime-Playing the skins Activities: M.C. of Football Crowning Class plays 2,3 Operetta 1,2 Sport-Auto races LYONS, EDMUND Saying- Get off my back Flower-Sunflower Song- Face on the Barroom Sport-Girls Pastime-Sleeping Activities: Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Trojan Flashes 3 Basketball 1 Track 1 Interclass Basketball 1,2 SUMMERS, JACQUELYNN Nickname-Jackie Saying- You tell ’em Wagonwheel Flower-Rose Song-Love Letters Sport- B asketb all Pastime-Thinking of Jake Activities: Home Ec. Club 1 Glee Club 1,2,3 Mdse. Club 4 Queens Chorus 4 Operetta 1.2 Interdas s sports 1,2,3 SERINI, DORIS Nickname-Marie Saying- ls That So Flower-Red Rose Song-Sentimental Reasons Sport-Basketball Activities: Mdse. Club 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Queens Chorus Saying-“Goody, goody, gum drops’ Flower-Gardenia Song-Long ago and Far Away.’ Sport-Volley ball Pastime- Loading Activities: Tri Hi Y 4 Queens Chorus 4 STORY, MARYAN Nickname-Story Saying- Hi, Beautiful” Flower-Green Orchid Floor” Song-Melaguania Sport- Swimming Pastime-r eading Activities: ♦Class V-president 4 Home Ec. Club 1,2 Library 1,2,3,4 Glee Club 3 Operetta 3 Trojan Flashes 2 Tri Hi Y 3,4 V-President 4 Teen Town 2 Queens Chorus 4 Annual 4 Interclass sports 1 SANDERS, OTTO Nickname: Sander Cander Saying-“To heck with you Flower-Forget-me-not Song-Moonlight Serenade Sport- Bn sketball Pastime-gay life Activities: Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 4 Track 1,3,4 Class President 3 Student Council 4 President 4 Hi Y 3 President 4 Trojan Flashes 3,4 M.C. of Homecoming 4 Nickname-Red Saying- I Don't Know Flower-Petunia Song-Twelfth St. Rag Sport-Football Pastime- Loafing Activities: Football 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Hi Y 3.4 Basketball 3,4,1,2 REED, MARY CAT HER INI Nickname-Kate Saying- What the heck Flower-violet Song-They Wouldn’t Believe Me Sport- Basketball Pastime-Sketching Activities: Queens Chorus 4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Operetta 1,2 Trojan Flashes 4 Interclass sports 1,2,3,4 Glee Club 1,2 3,4 TARAS, VERA Nickname-Giggles Saying- You know what you can do” Flower-Gardenia Song-Because Sport-Basketball Pastime-Eating Activities: Queens Chorus 4 Mdse. Club 4 Secretary 4 G.A.A. 1 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Interclass sports 1,2,3,4 19 KATTENBRAKER, AUDREY Nickname-Aud Saying-“Oh, I forgot” Flower-Lily of the valley Song-Clair De Lune Sport-Swimming Pastime-Reading Activities: Teen Town 1,2 Interdas s Sports 1,2 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3 Secretary 2 Pres. 3 Operetta 3 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Annual 4 MARTIN, LOIS N icknam e- Stinky ’ ’ Saying- Oh, Fine” , Flower-Rose Song-Heartaches Sport- F ootball Pastime-Dan-ing Activities: Queens Chorus 3,4 Tri Hi Y 4 KMUCHA, BOB Nickname-Bob Saying-“Deal 'em off the top, boys” Flower-Rose Song-Stouthearted Men Sport-F ootball Pastime-Reading-Swimming Activities: Assembly 4 MILLER, LEONARD Nickname- Dutch” Saying-“Join the Miller Expedition Flower-Blue Rose Song- Stardust Pastime-Baseball Pool Sport-Baseball Activities: Baseball 2,3,4 LANHAM, MILDRED Nickname-Millie Saying- Holy Cow Flower-Yellow tea rose Song-Sentimental Reasons Sport-Basketball Pastime - D aydr e arning Activities: Home Ec. Club 1 Interclass sports 3,4 Mds. Club 4 Queens Chorus 3,4 KOZIELEK, THERESE Nickname-Kozy Saying-“Oh, Heck! Flower-American Beauty Rose Song-Embraceable You Sport-Basketball Pastime-Sitting in Reese’s Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Operetta 1,2,3,4 Queen’s Chorus 3,4 Student Council 3,4 V-Pres. 4 ♦Class Treasurer 2,4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Interclass Sports 1,2,3,4 KARPOWICZ, THERESE Nickname-Karp Saying-“Natch Flower-American Beauty Rose Song-Moonlight Serenade Sport-Basketball Pastime-Arguing Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Operetta 1,2,3,4 Queens Attendant 4 Interclass Sports 4 KOBISTE, LEONARD Nickname- Len Saying-“Lets go Home Flower-Red Rose Song-Open the Door Richard Sport- Basketball Pastime-Sleeping HARRIS, SHIRLEY Nickname-Effie Saying- You know Flower-Rose Song-For Sentimental Reasons— Sport-Tennis Pastime-Thinking of Noble Activities: Home Ec. Club 1 Glee Club 2,3,4 Mdse. Club 4 Queens Chorus 4 KONIECZNY, STANLEY Nickname-Mike Saying-“How’s the boys” Flower-Rose Song-Old Lamplighter Sport-Basketball Pastime-playing cards Activities: Assembly 4 KAYICH, FRANK Nickname-Fraunjo Saying-“Five minutes more. Norm Flower-Sunflower Song-Oh, But I Do Sport-Football Pastime-W aiting Activities: Football 2,3,4 Student Council 3 Hi Y 3,4 Vice Pres. 4 Lettermans Club 4 Wrestling 1 Track Teen Town V. Pres. 2 20 LALICH. JULIA ANN Nickname-Julie Saying- You worried” Flower-Rose Song-La Conchita Sport-Basketball Pastime-Loafing Uptown Activities: Interclass Sports 1,2,3,4 Operetta 2,3,4 Cheerleader 4 Queens Page 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Teen Town 1,2 Annual 4 KRINSKI, DELORES Nickname-Dee Saying- Aw, Nuts I” Flower-Gar deni a Song-Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Sp ort-B a s ketb all Pastime-Sewing Activities: Glee Club 2,3,4 Operetta 2,3,4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Queens Chorus 4 Annual Staff 4 OZANICH, MATT Nickname-“Mat” Saying-“You peanut head” Flower-Rose Song- Whisper ing” Sport- Baseball Pastime-Eating Activities: Interdass basketball 2,4 JOHNSON, RAMONA Queen’s 1st Attendant, 4 Senior Play, A Operetta Lead, 4 Student Council Play, 3 Group Song Leader, 4 Queen’s Chorus, 3 Tri-Hi-Y, 3 LANG, JULIANN Nickname-Jay Saying-”Hot Dog” Flower-Rose Song-Smoke Gets in your Eyes Sport-Basketball Pastime-Seeing sport games Activities: G.A.A. 1.2,3,4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Operetta 2,3,4 Interclass Sports 1,2,3,4 Student Council 2 Queens Chorus 4 G.A.A. Secretary 3 G.A.A. Point Captain 2 LUDDON, MARY DONNA Nickname-“Don” Saying-Are you kiddin Flower-Gardenia Song-Stardust Sport-Basketball Pastime-Sitting at Reeses Activities: Glee Club 2,3,4 Interclass Sports 1,2,3,4 Operetta 2,3,4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Queens Chorus 4 Home Ec. Club 1 Annual 4 NIESCUIR, DOLORES Nickname-”Bu Bu” Saying-“Are you Kidding” Song-Years and Years Ago Flower-White rose Sport-baseball Pastime-Talking about A.B. Activities: Tri Hi Y 3,4 Queens Chorus 4 Class Secretary 3 Glee Club 3 Operetta 3 Interdas s sports 1 Mdse. Club 4 President 4 Annual 4 MSHAR, VERA Nickname-Mshar Saying- “Cheeso” Flower-Yellow rose Song-”As Time Goes Bj Sport- swimming Pastime-sewing Activities: Football Queen 4 Queens Chorus 3' Glee Club 2,3 Operetta 2,3 Annual 4 Student Council 4 Treasurer 4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Treasurer 4 NOUD, ALBERT Nickname-A1 Saying- Ye, Gods” Flower-Geranium Song-Miserlou Sport-F ootball Pastime-Roaming ti halls Activities: Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 ROZYCKE, REGINA Nickname-Reg Saying- 'Oh, Brother Flower-Rose Song- Heartache s Sport-basketball Pastime-Sleeping Activities: Operetta 1,2,3,4 Interclass sports 1,2,3 Glee Club 1,2.3,4 ROSE, DALE Nickname-Froggy Saying-“No Joke” Flower-Rose Song-Ave Maria Sport-Baseball Pastime-Gay life Activities: Baseball 1,2 Glee Club 1 Hi Y 4,3 Mdse. Club 4 21 WAKUS, HELEN WEISS, JEROME Saying- Gads” Nickname-W akus Flower-Rose Song-Rhapsody in Blue Sport-Baseball Pastime-Radio mysteries Activities: ♦Secretary of class 4 Tri Hi Y 3,4 Secretary 4 Queens Chorus 4 Glee Club 2,3 Operetta 2,3 Teen Town 2,3 Annual 4 Nickname-Goog Saying-“Get off your knees” Flower-Lily Song- Who’s Sorry Now Sport- Football Pastime-Eating Activities: Pres, of class 1,2 Hi Y 3,4 Football 3,4 Homecoming 4 YAMBROVICH, IRENE WILLIAMS, WILMA JEAN Nickname- I” Saying-“Do I look worried” Flower-Rose Nickname-Dink Saying-“Shut up Flower-Rose Song- OH What it Seemed to be Sport-Softball Pastime-Loafing Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Queens Chorus 4 Song-Stardust Sport-Basketball Pastime-Seeing E. J. Activities: Glee Club 3,4 Operetta 2,3,4 Queens Chorus 4 Interclass sports 1,2,3,4 Annual 4 Trojam Flashes 4 WARGEN, RICHARD YAKUBIAK, VICTORIA Nickname-Sonny Saying- Oh, Get out Flower-Deep red rose Song-Rhapsody in Blue Sport-Hunting and Fishing Pastime-Practising my trumpet Activities: Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Teen Town 1,2 Annual 4 Interclass sports 1,2 Vice-Pres. of class 3 President of Band 4 Nickneune-Vicki Saying-Are you a policeman Flower-Gardenia Song-Years and Years Ago Sport-Basketbadl Pastime-Going to show Activities: Interclass sports 4 SPAIN, JEAN Nickname-Jeanie Saying- I don’t care” Flower-Rose Song-Oh, But I Do Sport-Basketball Pastime-Reading Activities: Queens Chorus 4 Interclass sports 4 22 WHAT I’LL MISS MOST Shirley Austin -- Speech Class Vincent Baczewski — Boiler Room Chats Richard Chanda -- -- Miss Smith!s 4th hr. study hall Anna Marie Cleveland -- Mr. Thomas's 4th hr. History class Agnes Cook — Miss Bethel's 2nd hr. English class Margeine Craft -- Miss Michel's Typing Tests Louis Diamond — Vacations Norman Draper — Getting up at 7'clock Marian Dudak — Dolores Niesciur calling for me every morning Kenneth Frizzel — First hour Latin Class Betty Green -- The pantomines in 3rd hour Speech Class Shirley Harris -- Being in Mr. Williams Class Therese Karpowicz — The antics in 2nd hour Speech Class Audrey Kattenbraker -- Eating carrots in 4th hour Study Hall Frank Kayich — Physical Ed. Bob Kmucha — The school Leonard Koliste -- Miss Smith’s 4th hour Study Hall Stanley Konieczney - - Mr. Williams's History Classes Terese Kozielek -- Mr. Williams History Class Delores Krinski -- Christmas Summer Vacations Mildred Lanham - Mr. Williams Juliann Lang — Gym Julia Ann Lalich — Listening to the names of those 7th hr. unfortunates Mary Donna Luddon -- 3rd hour Speech class Edmund Lyons — Skipping school Lois Martin — C. B. Green Leonard Miller — Baseball Vera Mshar -- Tri-Hi-Y Club Dolores Niesciur — Talking with gang at 12:45 Albert Noud -- Mr. White’s jokes Matt Ozanich — Mr. Williams jokes Norman Oberto — Miss Robinson Mary Catherine Reed — Gym Dale Rose — Miss Hazner's friendly greeting “Hi-ya Dead Eye. Terry Rosenstrom — The short walk to school every morning Regina Rozycke -- The Gang Doris Serini — Going from class to class Otto Sanders -- Mr. Williams funny jokes Jean Spain — Gabbing with Woodard Helen Wakus -- Passing out pretzels in the morning Richard War gin -- The Girls Wilma Jean Williams -- Loitering in the halls Harrison Thomas — The noon hr. race to Hot Lunch Jerome Weiss -- Miss Smith’s 7th hours Vera Taras — first hour study hall Jacquelynn Summers — Writing letters in first hour Study Hall Maryan Story — Fourth hour library chats with Don Brawley Dick Staicoff Dorothy Urban -- My correspondence course Irene Yambrovich -- All those vacations Victoria Yakubiak — Walking to school with Marcella Jackson 23 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Shy and fearing the future, we entered Madison High School. We spent our first few days learning our way around the building. After this first week we felt more at home but still we had a dreadful fear of the initiation which was to come soon. The initiation passed without too many mishaps and we settled down to our first year in high school with ease. We elected our class officers, who were as follows: Steve Nikonovich, Presi- dent; Helen Wakus, Vice-President; Audrey Kattenbraker, Secretary; and Kenneth Frizzell, Treasurer. Mr. Thomas was honored by being our class sponsor. During our Freshman year, we were responsible for an assembly program which all seemed to enjoy. We also had two Freshman parties, both of which were great successes. Time moved so swiftly that almost without realizing it we were now in our second year. After the excitement of meeting new friends and new teachers, we settled down to electing our class officers. Helen Seneczyn was President; Matt Ozanich was Vice-Pres- ident; Dolores Nlesciur was Secretary; Kenneth Frizzell, Treasurer. Our represent- atives to the reorganized Student Council were Steve Nikonovich, Clarence Persinger, and Juliann Lang. Our sponsors for this year were Miss Ream and Miss Bach. Two class parties were held, one in the Gym, and the other in the Odd Fellows Hall. Several new members were added to our class to replace the gaps left by those who were unable to continue at M.H.S. As we neared the half-way mark, we eagerly awaited our report cards to see if We would at last become upperclassmen. We disco- vered that all of us (that is nearly all of us) made the grade. In September of 1945, we returned to our first peacetime year at school in more than four years. Our officers were Otto Sanders, President; Richard Wargin, Vice- President; Juliann Lang, Secretary-Treasurer. Our representatives on the Student Coun- cil were Ralph Corey, Betty Green, Terese Kozielek, and Frank Kayich. Our class spon- sors were Miss Waters and Miss Hazner. Our first big event of the year was the Crowning of the Football Queen. Al- though several of our Juniors were nominated for the honor none succeeded in being elec- ted. Even so, the Juniors helped to make the Crowning a big success. Finally the happy day came when we selected our class rings. It made us realize that we were soon to accept new responsibilities — those of Seniors. As a class we united and made the Junior-Senior Prom a huge success. The Gym was gayly decorated with a May Pole as the center of attraction. All the girls came cressed in beautiful formals of rainbow hue. Our Junior year, after the excitement of the Prom and final exams, was over. What seemed like a short time at M.H.S. was in actuality, three full years, and now we were full-fledged Seniors. then elected class officers and Student Council members. Our class officers were Louis Diamond, President; Maryan Story, Vice- President; Helen Wakus, Secretary; Terese Kozielek, Treasurer. Our representatives to the Student Council were Otto Sanders, President; Terese Kozielek, Vice-President; Vera Mshar, Secretary; Betty Green, Treasurer, and Harrison Thomas and Louis Diamond 24 Senior Class History (Continued) serving as members. Our class sponsors were Miss Michel and Miss Robison. The Homecoming and Crowning of the Football Queen was a huge success. After spirited balloting by the student body, Vera Mshar was chosen Football Queen of 194-6; Ramona Johnson, First Attendant; Therese Karpowicz, Second Attendant; and Elizabeth Tur, Third Attendant. The escorts, who were dressed in formal attire, were Roy Foreshee, Jerry Wiess, Frank Kayich, Louis Diamond, and Harrison Thomas. The an- nouncer was Otto Sanders and the pages were Julia Ann Lalich and Jeanne Motycka. We received our class rings in November and these tokens brought us to the free realization that we were Seniors. As the year rolled along with the excitement of choos- ing caps and gowns, invitations, cards and working on the school annual, we realized that our days at M.H.S. were nearing an end. The Senior Play entitled, “Don’t Take My Penny” was given by the Seniors under the direction of Miss Robison and from the enthusiasm of the large crowd in attendance we deemed it a great success. Once again we had our Junior-Senior Prom and it was lovely to be the guests at such a delightful affair. Finally, the great day arrived—the day we had striven four years to experience the day of graduation. We were happy and glad — yes, but a note of sadness crept in. Were we really so happy to leave—to say good-bye to it all? Many fond happy mem- ories of friends and school will remain with us always. And now — our best wishes to those who succeed us. CLASS WILL Shirley Austin-- My ability to hold my temper in gym to Glenna Strain Vincent Baczewski— My ability to make joints in shop to J. W. Castleman Richard Chanda— My ability to keep from getting 7th hour to Ace Beaty Anna Marie Cleveland-- My quietness to Joann Budosh Agnes Cook-- My quietness to Mary Krekovich Margeine Craft— My manners to Sarah Kuenstler Louis Diamond-- My seeing-eye dog to Paul Yates Norman Draper-- Ability to be late for school and avoid 7th hour to sister Colleen Marian Dudak— My position as Queen of the Shower-room to Betty Mayo Kenneth Frizzell-- My ability to get along with girls to Naum Mangoff Betty Green-- My ability to attend school a whole week without skipping to Tom McGrew Shirley Harris-- My respect for upperclassmen when a Freshman to June Graves Therese Karpowicz— My height to anyone that wants it Audrey Kattenbraker-- A heater for the Rotary Room Frank Kayich-- A recorder for Miss Smith that keeps saying “Seventh hour.” Bob Kmucha— My extra credits to J. W. Castleman (if there are any) Leonard Koliste-- My old socks to Joe Garcia Stanley Konieczny-- My curly hair to Cecil Simpson Terese Kozielek-- My baseball ability to Buba Burns Delores Krinski— My ability to take a joke to the lower classmen Mildred Lanham-- To my sister Billie, my ability to understand a joke Juliann Lang— My ability to keep my mouth shut to Mary Krekovich Julia Ann Lalich-- My baseball letter to Coach Riddle Mary Donna Luddon— My slimness to anybody who wants it 25 Class Will (Continued) Edmond Lyons-- My ability to tell jokes to someone who needs it Lois Martin— My giggle to anyone that wants it Leonard Miller— My million Super Rocket Ship to Charles Cook Vera Mshar-- My curly hair to Gene Moss Dolores Niesciur-- My ability to dance to brother Bill Albert Noud— My ability to play boogie-woogie to Miss Brooks Matt Ozanich— To get 7th hour to Dick Staicoff Norman Oberto— My small nose to Albert Trtanj Mary Catherine Reed-- My slimness to Donald Korwek Dale Rose-- To my brother Ray, Anything that will help him get out in five years Terry Rosenstrom— All my 7th hours to sister Bette Regina Rozycke— My height to Martha Yates Doris Serini— My quietness to Sarah Kuenstler Otto Sanders— My ability to go steady with one girl to Jimmie Reiter Jean Spain— To Harry Anderson, my extra credit Maryan Story-- My ability to know my History lesson to Kayo Ross Jacquelynn Summers— My letters from Edmond Bartosiak to Caroline Novosel Vera Taras-- My ability to keep my mouth shut to Rose Marie Postawko Harrison Thomas-- My speed to Buba Burns Helen Wakus— My excess weight to Bob Staicoff Richard Wargin— A book of nursery rhymes to Rich Ropac Wilma Jean Williams— My dumbness to Floyd Clay Jerome Weiss— My excess weight to Andy Gonzales Victoria Yakubiak— My short skirts to Gene Moss Irene Yambrovich— Anything to anyone PROPHECY While on a boat heading for Rio de Janerio, I was thinking of my former class- mates of 1947 unaward of the fact that within the next month, I would know the whereabouts of them all. Having nothing to do, I summoned the steward for a drink. I was astonished to see that it was Bob Kmucha. He was a great favorite among the elite crowd because of his knack for fixing drinks, his specialties being pink ladies and atom zombies. He asked me if I would like to make a tour of the ship with him and I readily con- sented. We first walked to the dining room where an elaborate banquet was being held in honor of the great deep-sea diver, Norman Oberto. On his latest expedition, he had dis- covered a nest of mermaids. Among them were Lorene Woodard, Jean Spain, and Doris Serini, the queen of which was Lois Martin. Sitting at the banquet table listening wide-eyed and intently to these experiences were Kenneth Frizzell and Albert Noud, who were tired of all the females in the states and were going to South America to get away from it all. As Norman finished his speech, several girls in purple tights and white satin midriffs came rushing out and did a spectacular dance to the music of Rich Wargin's Coon-Creek symphony orchestra. When we commented on their vivaciousness. Bob told us they were our old classmates Jackie Summers, Shirley Harris, Wilma Jean Williams, and Hazel Smith. We then went to the kitchen where we saw ‘‘Speedy the Cook” alias Harrison Thomas who was making his famous spaghetti and one meatball. To one side surrounded by dirty dishes was Terese Kozielek, slaving ay ay. She had just left her third wealthy husband and had taken this job to drown her sorrows. 26 Prophecy (Continued) From there, we went to the top deck. We felt the ship beginning to waver so we rushed to the control room to find Frank Kayich at the helm pulling his long blond locks, vigorously trying to steer around a large jagged rock. After passing safely, we contin- ued to the captain's quarters. We were surprised to find that it was a woman—Margeine Craft. She was dictating a letter to her able assistant, Therese Makely. Two days later, we reached the' shores of South America; Pulling into the harbor of Rio, the passengers amused themselves by throwing pennies to the natives, who dived for them. Looking closer, I discovered two of them were Maryan Story and Vera Mshar who were so sun-burned, that I could hardly distin- guish them from the natives with them. They explained that they were sending all the pennies back to Madison to help the new swimming pool which was still not completed. We spent our first night in a small hotel owned by Regina Rozycke who was mak- ing a fortune out of her place named LIZZARD INN . She asked us if we would like to be introduced to the new South American swoon boy, Roy Foreshee, who was making a new picture with Agnes Cook and Anna Marie Cleveland. The title was Roy’s Other Wife . The next dhy we met Edmond Lyons, the famous tiger tamer, who agreed to take us on his trip to the interior. The object of this safari was to find---not Livingston, but Stanley--yes, Stanley Kozieczny, who had disappeared the year before. After three weeks of search, we gave up and started back. We stopped to study the tribe of a pygmy village, and were greeted by their leader, Leonard Kelly, who had come to S.A. also to find Stanley, but gave up and found the pyg- mies so interesting he decided to stay. In the village of Olala, we came upon Vera Taras. She told us that she had come here to write a feature story for her newspaper, The Trojan Republic , the leading newspaper in Illinois. Through the paper she had kept in touch with many of our former classmates. Otto Sanders and Dale Rose were, she announced, living on a farm in Missouri raising chickens. Louis Diamond and Dorothy Urban were co-owners of a vast moonshine til in Arkansas. Julia Ann Lalich was giving Shakespearean plays in Alcatraz and had all the inmates cheering for more. Vicki Yakubiak was now mayor of Venice, and her children were going to the new Venice High School which she and her husband had donated to the community. Audrey Kattenbraker was writing a new book on ‘ Cats of Catalina Island . Leonard Miller had discovered a new planet beyond Pluto and was on an expedition there to organize a big league baseball team. Matt Ozanich and Richard Chanda were running an acquarium on the Gobi Desert and Leonard Koliste was the dean of a girls' college in Managua, Nicaragua and Jerry Weiss was the most popular teacher there. She went on to say that Dolores Niesciur was now the leading beauty culturist in the states and specialized in very high pompadours. Helen Wakus was the owner of the pickle and olive department of the Heinz plant and had finally gotten her fill of olives. Marian Dudak was still solving people's problems, only now she was writing a daily col- umn, called Let Me Liven Your Love . After leaving Vera Taras, we returned to the United States in a Transcontinental Airliner which was piloted by Jeanne Motycka and Betty Green. Due to inclement weather, we were forced to land and spend a day in the bfeautiful island of Hawaii. Having nothing to do that evening, we took a stroll on the beach. We came upon a group of exotic dancers 27 Prophecy (Continued) who were all classmates—Mary Donna Luddon, Irene Yambrovich, and Juliann Lang. As we were walking back, we met Norman Draper who was clam-digging in the moonlight, and completely oblivious to all the lovers strolling on the beach around him. On the plane back, several passengers were also our friends of 47 from school. Vincent Baczewski was a traveling salesman for One-a-day Vitamins and to these pills he attributed his own robust health and strength. Another friend Frank Gac, was on his way to Miami to be a judge in the selection of “Miss Florida of 1957“. He remarked that his favorite motto was “All women are beautiful, but some are more so”. With him was the only girl ever to win the Kentucky Derby, Ida Kinison, who was now return- ing from a good-will tour of South America. When we finally left the plane at St. Louis we were met by a crowd of admirers, but found that they were here to welcome Delores Krinski who had just made her theat- rical debut. Two of the reporters on hand were Shirley Austin and Jean Mclntire. Ramona Johnson was there and stated that she was now a contented housewife. From Delores K., we learned that Therese Karpowicz was now a blues singer on the coast, Terry Rosenstrom was selling refrigerators to the Fskimos and Mildred Lanham was a woman suffragist in favor of having a female in the race for presidency next term. As soon as I flopped down in my suite at the Saldorf Wistoria Hotel in Madison, tired but contented I fell into an exhausted sleep, for I was home at last. WHY I COME TO SCHOOL Shirley Austin -- Because I have to Vincent Baczewski --To get out of working Richard Chanda — My Mother wants me to Anna Marie Cleveland-- Your guess is as good as mine Agnes Cook — To see all my friends Margeine Craft -- To argue with Vicki Louis Diamond — God only knows Norman Draper -- Mom and Dad’s idea Marian Dudak -- To eat Audrey’s lunch between classes Kenneth Frizzell --To learn a lot only to forget Frank Gac -- For the entertainment Betty Green — I wonder Shirley Harris — To try to learn something Therese Karpowicz -- To hear all the gossip Audrey Kattenbraker -- It is the will of my Mater and Pater Frank Kayich — To get seventh hour Robert Kmucha — For my health Leonard Koliste — To get along with the teachers Stanley Konieczny --To have 2nd hour Physical Ed. Terese Kozielek --To occupy space Delores Krinski — I wish I knew Mildred Lanham — To please my parents Juliann Lang — To hear the latest news from Irene Y. Julia Ann Lalich — Habit after 11 years Edmond Lyons -- Can’t think of a good reason Lois Martin -- Because there is no place else to go Leonard Miller --To play baseball 28 Why I Come To School (Continued) Jeanne Motycka — To visit in first hour Sociology Vera Mshar -- To play badmitton with Maryan in Phys. Ed. Dolores Niesciur — Well I'm trying to think Albert Noud --To get 32 credits and get out Matt Ozanich -- To read magazines in 4th hour Study Hall Normam Oberto — To get Mr. Williams off the subject in World History Mary Catherine Reed — To stay on the good side of the family Dade Rose --To keep from working Terry Rosenstrom -- Who knows, I don’t Regina Rozycke --To play in Gym Doris Serini — To rest Otto Sanders --To see the girls Jean Spain --To keep from working Ramona Johnson --To lead the singing in assemblies Harrison Thomas -- The spirit moves me Vera Taras -- To take lessons on flirting from Maxine Price Dorothy Urban --To write letters to Sta Maryan Story --To talk about Red Jacquelynn Summers -- Sometimes I wonder Helen Wakus — To make Audrey giggle Richard Wargin — To absorb a little culture Wilma Jean Williams — To keep from staying at home Jerome Weiss — For the exercise Victoria Yakubiak --To get my diploma Irene Yambrovich — To see my friends DO YOU REMEMBER? Do you remember when we were sny iresimicm--when Wilma Jean Williams and Walter Scrum didn’t go together--when Maryan Story had those cute pigtails--when Frank Gac was so girl shy--. -hen Terese Kozielek went with Frank Kayich--when Richard Chanda was short in stature. And you’ll never forget when Julia Ann Lalich and Audrey Kattenbraker weren’t speaking for four years—when Roy Foreshee wasn’t chasing girls and when Victoria Yakubiak didn’t talk about Venice and Terry Rosenstrom didn’t talk about University City. Who can forget when Mary Catherine Reed recited the Raven in unior English—when Jackie Summers, Shirley Harris, and Shirley Austin were inse- parable—when Leonard Miller’s favorite subject wasn't baseball—when Juliann Lang was kidded about Henry Metcalf. Think hard now, and you’ll remember when Dorothy Urban wasn't sporting athletic letters--when Hazel Smith didn’t work in Trojan’s--when Edmund Lyons and Dale Rose were good listeners. And, when Anna Cleveland wasn’t quiet and serene—when Louis Diamond played in the band--when Margeine Craft and Lorene Woodard weren't talking about their latest flames—when Harrison Thomas was-not slow. Oh yes, when Otto Sanders and Dolores Niesciur were ushers at the Madison Theater—when Matt Ozanich didn’t bother the teachers, and when Mildred Lanham was smaller than she is now. It's almost impossible for anyone to forget when Kenneth Frizzell used to do im- personations--when Vera Taras didn’t giggle--when Jean Motycka wasn t in a daze--when Marian Dudak's nickname was Curly”--when Helen Wakus had light blonde hair—when Albert Noud didn’t play the piano. And when Theresa Karpowicz and Dolores Krinski 29 Do You Remember (Continued) weren’t the song birds of Glee Club. It is easy to remember when Vera Mshar was our football queen—when Norman Oberto was the class comedian—when Jean Spain joined us in our Sophomore year--when Irene Yambrovich worked in a certain gi ocery store and why--when Agnes Cook didn’t go with Leon Page. Ah yes, when Betty Green and James Robertson, and Jean McIntyre and Leonard Kelly were class romances--when Romona Johnson didn’t have a steady and when Jerry Weiss played the part of Father in the Senior play of 46. And of course you remember when Regina Rozycke wafc boy shy--when Stanley Koniczny had a freshman flame--when Lois Martin wrote those cute poems—when Bob Kmucha was very shy—when Norman Draper wasn't called “Red”—when Richard Wargin was small, and when Mary Luddon didn't have a smile on her face. 30 31 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY First row: Miss Waters, Colleen Draper, Joan Budosh, A1 Trtanj, Charlotte Kaminski, Alice Purdes, Norma Grindstaff, Alberta Kelio, Wayne Richardson, Florence Davis, Evelyn Dubish, Ila Lewis. Second row: Gertrude Mezger, Helen Castleman, George Kayich, Irene Fecurka, Lawrence Spinks, Sophie Kostecki, George Noud, Caroline Novosel, Richard Ropac, Mary Ann Novosel, Richard Krieshok, Maxine Price. Third row: Eddie Strieker, Paul Yates, Peggy Ratliff, Pat McClanahan, Edith Friedman, David Smith, Bernice Tsoneff, Nick Wakus, Julia Economy, Ervin Manning, Delores Layton, Betty Davis. Fourth row: Floyd Clay, C.B. Green, Joe Blattner, Charles Dittrich, Sarah Kuenstler, Betty Mayo, Virginia Hobbs, Anita Patterson, Leo Sprankle, Verna Parks, Charlotte Werner, Melba Walton, Norma Yates. First row: Robert Holder, Charlotte Kimball, Joyce Williams, Naum Mangoff, Joyce Propes, Jackie Bridick, Diana Avigides, Walter Bergfield, Marcella Jackson, Janice Fogle. Second row: Agnes Paskus, Delores Spohr, Richard Fry, Bill Schnefke, Alyce Jackson, Kenneth Ross, Harold Griffen, Nellie Mayes, Carl Spohr, Delores 'Viessman, Henry Metcalf. Third row: Vincent Zabotka, Alyce Noonan, Stanley Rutkowski, Anthony Doneff, Vladimir Volrab, Shirley Stovroff Julius Sczarnog, Andy Zalenka, Charles Cook, Raymond Vaughn. Fourth row: Donald James, Charles Dopuch, Harvey Kopsky, Pete Nikonovich, Bob O’Neill, Jackie Gudac, Raymond Rose, Elizabeth Tur, Marilee Martin, Felix Gotsa. Let us turn back the pages of time to September 194-4. One of the most important of all events for that year was our entry into high school. The first step made by the meek 'F’reshmen was to elect class officers -- Harvey Kopsky, President; Leo Sprankle, Vice-president; and Shirley Stovroff, Secretary-treasurer. Many of the Freshies joined various organizations of the school such as Band, G.A.A., and Hi-Y. To confirm our en- trance into Madison High School, we were initiated (and HOW!). Came initiation day we found that the Freshmen boys had been transformed into glamorous debutantes and the girls appeared as old women first descending from the hills. The play “Toby Helps Out”, was given by the Freshman class. One unforgetable memory was our first party under the sponsorship of Mr. Thomas. As the end of the year drew near, we realized that the departing Seniors were not nearly as severe as we had thought and we would surely miss them. September, 1945, we all returned eager to start our Sophomore year. Class off- icers were: Wanda Brewer, President; Richard Ropac, Vice-president; Alyce Noonan, Secretary; and George Kayich, Treasurer. Those elected to serve on the Student Council were: Naum Mangoff, William Knezevich, Maxine Price, and Florence Davis. This year we had two parties, one in the fall, one in the spring, both under the sponsorship of Jimmie Hayes and Miss Baker of Louis Baer School. 33 Junior Class History (Continued) As our second year drew to conclusion, we looked forward to being upperclass- men. At last that day came and we returned to school as the Juniors, the upperclass- men. We went out for everything this year. Many of the Juniors were elected officers of clubs. Class officers were again elected and Melba Walton is President, C.B. Green, Vice-president, and Charlotte Werner, Secretary-Treasurer. Student Council members are Alyce Jackson, Florence Davis, Melba Walton, Jimmy Reiter, Bob O’Neill, and Harvey Kopsky. After the completion of our football field, which seemed an eternity in the making, we were proud, when William Knezevich etched his name in our Hall of Fame by scoring the first and only touchdown of the Madison-Roxana game played on the Madison Athletic Field. 34 SOPHOMORE HISTORY First Row: Ernest Patton, Edward Mueller, John Poloski, George Gavlick, Frances Urban, Lucille Hooper, Betty Moad, Norma Hinson, Diana Dewitt, Connie Epperson, Dorothy Bojkovaky, Lenore Garcia: Second Row: Donald Korwak, Arthur Stawar, Helen Mattison, Maxine Walker, Gloria Harrison, Joann Kimball, Marie Faulkner, Clara Konieczny, Josephine Mano, Clara Baczewski, Norma Bell, Charlotte Gantt, Mr. George. Third Row: Michael Taras, Bob Kurilla, Lawrence Burns, Leo Pelek, Glenn Hunter, Earl Stanfill, William Craft, Harry Anderson, Carl Brickford, Louis Sadrakula, Joyce Metcalf, Rosemarie Hozian, Jackie Carter. Fourth Row: Tom Christopher, Willis Bergfield, Alfred Woodard, Victor Griffen, Charles Cook, Lyndel Sellers, John Huntsell, Riley Webb, Donald Williams, LeRoy Lylerla, Donald Roush, Ronald Roush, Charlene Lybarger, Marie Doran, .Virginia Smothers. Top Row: Howard Dutko, Dick Staicoff, Billie Niesciur, Dale Durborow, Paul CuTar, Louis Kaleta, Sharon Richardson, Roberta Vincent, J. W. Castleman. We entered Madison mgn in xyvo witn one hundred and six members. We thought we were big shots, but the upper classmen thought otherwise and made us targets for their ridicule. This new routine confused us and we made many mis- takes. Early in September we chose class officers and the elected were: Jack Koller, President; Lloyd McQuay, Vice-President; and Jacqueline Carter, Secre- tary-Treasurer. It required one whole semester to adjust ourselves to our new environment. 35 Then sports came along. Football, baseball . . . we placed at least one man on erery team and these small, but mighty sportsman put a spark into the Trojans. The girls also succeeded in forming basketball and volleyball teams. After nearly nine months of hard work the final exams came along and a few people were disappointed when report cards came out. The next year we came back as Sophomores, and reduced nearly one-fifth. Many went to work, and the others just couldn't concentrate on school work. This year we elected: Lawrence Burns, President; Jacqueline Carter, Vice-President; and Norma Hinson, Secretary-Treasurer We now began to take a more active part in school activities. Our boys took a more prominent place in athletics and several placed on the Varsity Team. We are now eagerly awaiting the day when we shall be upper classmen and feel a bit more important perhaps--and enjoy a few more priveleges. FIRST TOUCHDOWN ON NEW FIELD FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY First row: Frank Spohr, Bill Czervinski, Robert Freiner, Lacy Milton, Richard Davidson, Lyndell Moore, Frank Howard, Charles Mueller, Leo Rozycke. Second row: Tom McGrew, Bobby Staicoff, Mary Kay Lavell, Janet Cenkorich, Fern Large, Jean Little, Jean Purdes, May Jean Kacfera, Clenna Bolin, Evelyn Koller. Third row: Walter Strange, Mary Frances Rossman, Rosemary Postawko, Martha Yates, Lorraine Knezevich, Joann Reimers, Peggy Pierce, Evelyn Cleveland, Theresa Podnar, Adrianne Thebeau. Fourth row: Eugene Holt, Violet Noud, Joan McDermott, Betty Jackovich, Agnes Turski, Virginia Dougherty, Billie Lanham, Marcella Kreishok, Joann Tarasovich, Mary Tarasovich. Fifth row: Pauline Barton, Mary Ann Shifter, Edna Gregory, Betty Rosenstrom, Arlene Metcalf, Ruth Tsoneff, Carrie Smith, Shirley King, Joyce Kibbons, Mary Krekovich. There were 115 members of the Freshman class when they entered High School in September 1946, but by the end of the first semester they had dwindled to 104. At the end of the first week of school came the day of initiation. It was with fear and trembling we poor little Freshies came to school that morning all garbed out in out- landish attire. At the close of the fifth period of school we assembled in the gym where we were initiated by the upper classmen. The Freshman did what was required of them amidst the jeer and laughter of the student body. However, everyone had a lot of fun and the initiated students were glad when all was over. Now they felt they were full fledged members of the High School. We elected Lois O'Neill, Marianne Shifter, Tom McGrew, Carl Campbell, and Arlene Metcalf to represent us on the Student Council. As class officers we elected Lois O’Neill, president. Tommy Wilkins, V-president, Eddie Rusick, secretary, and Charles Mueller, treasurer. The football season brought exciting events, with Madison High fighting hard in each game and doing its utmost to keep ahead. Some of the Freshman boys who were on the School's football team were Charles Mueller, Mike Opich, Bob Vaughn, and Tommy Wilkins. Basketball season, like the football season brought exciting events with Madison fighting hard in its efforts to win. The Freshman boys on the basketball team were William Ficor, Charles Mueller, Mike Opich, Leo Rozycke, Eddie Rusick, Ernie Schall, Cecil Simpson, and Tommy Wilkins. We no longer feel abashed among the upper classmen and since we shall return next year as Sophomores, we leave the thrilling, though sometimes humiliating exper- ience of being a Freshman to the on-coming class. First row: Eddie Rusick, Albert Bauza, Carl Campbell, Richard Baker, Kenneth Sanders, Don Brawley, Calvin Ireland, Bob Briles, Cecil Simpson, Don Cardwell, Roger Clem. 38 Freshman Class History (Continued) Second row: Darrel Vaughn, Tony Povisil, Mike Opich, Tommy Wilkins, Bob Oberto, Wallace Holder, Bill Bancroft, Ernie Schall. Third row: Rosalie Sikora, Delores McMahon, Lillian Opich, Joyce Tindall, Elsie Achor, Lorene Ely, Helen Lassen, Clarence Jones, Gene Messer, Raymond Nowicki. Fourth row: Coleen Colwell, Lou Hunsell, June Graves, Lois O’Neill, Dormalee Mayes, Barbara Jordon, Marilyn Jones, William Page, Ace Beaty, Bob Vaughn. Fifth row: Ruth Guthrie, Bonnie Stuart, Alice Moore, Helen Rutkowski, Stephanie Friedman, Delores Prusak, Robert Norby, Bill Signaigo, Mr. Loy. � QJJEEN AND ATTENDANTS QUEEN’S COURT 41 CROWNING OF FOOTBALL QUEEN Miss Vera Mshar was crowned the 1946 Football Queen of Madison High School on November 22, by the retiring queen, Doris Reiter, who was attired in a seafoam green marguisette gown with off the shoulder fitted bodice and full skirt. She wore white gloves and a wrist corsage of gardenias. Three maids of honor selected by the student body, were Ramona Johnson, first attendant; Theresa Karpowicz, second attendant, and Elizabeth Tur, third attendant. The queen wore a gown of white nylonette, and taffeta, designed on colonial lines. The skirt was terminated with tiny ruffles caught with rhinestones, and the lengthy train of white satin was trimmed with silver braid. She carried a large bouquet of chrysan- themums. Miss Johnson, was attired in a pink satin and net gown with an off the shoulder ruffle, tight bodice, and full skirt. She wore fuchsia sequins in her hair, and carried a colonial bouquet of azelias. The second attendant. Miss Karpowicz, chose a gown of hyacinth blue and net, with a drop shoulder bodice and full skirt. She too, carried a bouquet of pink azelias. Miss Tur, the third attendant wore a turquoise gown of chiffon with a sheered bodice and buffant bouquet of yellow azelias. The four young assistants were Sandra Wondra, flower girl, Barbara Hutchings and Janet Hadley, trainbearers, and David Garrison, crown herald. Preceding the procession to the throne was the entire group of senior girls, dressed in pastel formals. The girls formed a double line along the procession route and sang to the queen after her march to the throne. The entire gymnasium was elaborately decorated with fringed streamers of green and white, the school colors. Minature goal posts were also set up and pennants for each of the schools- opposing Madison this season were put ups The throne was de- corated with sparkling silver tinsel, and was surrounded by semi-circular white ruf- fles covered with silver tinsel. The new queen was escorted from the throne by Louis Diamond, co-captain of the Trojan football team, and the retiring queen, who graduated last spring, was es- corted by the other co-captain Harrison Thomas. Three other members of the football squad, Frank Kayich, Jerry Weiss, and Roy Foreshee, served as escorts for the three maids. Two of the senior girls, Julia Lalich and Jeanne Motycka served as pages her- alding the approach of each maid during the coronation, and two senior boys, Richard Wargin, and Edmond Lyons, played a trumpet duet of the Madison School song, “Hail to the Green.” An orchestra furnished music for the dance which followed the crowning,. There was much gaiety and fun as old friends danced, chatted, and reminisced. T'was an evening that will linger long in our memories. 42 SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class presented the three act comedy, “Don't Take My Penny f“ April 25, under the direction of Miss Robison. The characters, depicting the life of a typical American family and their friends in a small city, were all bright as new pennies. CAST OF CHARACTERS Sally, a maid with a purpose....... Norman Porter, a publicity man....... Penny, a pretty miss............... Caleb, her absorbed father......... Mark, her farm, minded brother..... Maris, her attractire sister....... Lydia, her busy mother............... Joanna, her loyal girl friend...... Kerry, her resourceful boy friendr.., Greg, his pal with ideas............. Gram, just herself................. Monsieur Henri, a French designer.. Red, a delirery boy................ Harrison Day, a young author........ Models:............................ ........yera Taras ...Kenneth Frizzell .... Julia Ann Lalich .....Louis Diamond ...Ptto Sanders .Theresa Karpowicz ..Irene Yambrorich .....Terete Kozielek ........Dale Rose .......Richard Fry .....Marian Dudak ....Richard Wargin ...Harrison Thomas .........Frank Gac .......Vera Mshar Maryan Story Wilma Williams Mary Donna Luddon Dorothy Urban Jean Motycka Ramona Johnson The play was sensationally successful as it had plenty of youth, zest and laughter. 43 OPERETTA An operetta, “The Captain of the Guard, was presented in the gymnasium on the evening of December 17. Under the supervision of Miss Brooks, the pro- duction was a huge success. The story dwelt on life in the palace of the Kingdom of Latonia's regal majesties. A visiting prince causes a near catastrophe in the love life of the princess of Latonia, but is halted by the king who bears evidence of the prince being a fraud. The princess and her lover, the “Captain of the Guard, are reunited and the evil prince is thrown into prison. CAST The Chancellor who discovers Latonia's bankruptcy..............Kenneth Frizzell King Nicholas, a hen-pecked husband........................... Albert Trtanj Princess Flavia, in love with Andre......................... Ramona Johnson The Queen, a very dominating wife.........................Therese Karpowicz Countess Olga, Lady in Waiting to the Queen.................Julia Ann Lalich Countess Helga, Lady in Waiting to the Queen ...............Helen Castleman Duchess of Lowengratz, Mother of the Queen....................Virginia Strength Prince of Oxenstein, a visitor to the palace who is later discovered to be a fraud................... Eddie Strieker Baron von Ledowitz, aide-de-camp to the prince of Oxenstein.................................... Joe Kaleta Andre, a guardsman, later Captain of the Guard, who loves Flavia............................Robert Holder Alexis, a faithful guardsman...................................Richard Fry Innkeeper who owns the Royal Inn...........................Andrew Gonzales Sonya, the Innkeepers daughter..........................................Juliann Lang Trumpeter...................................................... Lois OvNeil Herald.........................................................John Polaski Peasants and Guardsmen...........................Boys and Girls Glee Clubs Accompanist and Director............................... Miss Flavel Brooks Added attractions were two dances by Jeanne Purdes and a vocal solo, ‘Because by Delores Krinski. 44 STUDENT COUNCIL FRESHMAN DAY 45 STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was again organized this year under the capable sponsorship of Miss Hazner. In order to have a more representative organization and a wide scope of activities, six members were elected from each class giving the Council a full strength membership of twenty-four. The following officers were elected to serve the entire school year: Otto Sanders—President, Teresa Kozielek—Vice-President, Vera Mshar—Secretary, and Betty Green—Treasure. The first project of the Student Council was to supervise the proper initiation of the freshmap class. The entire freshman class was dressed in very ridiculous cos- tumes on initiation day. At a concluding assembly before the student body various mem- bers of the freshman class were contestants in a “Truth or Consequences program. The new freshmen displayed great sportsmanship, and helped to make this novel pro- gram a success. One of the best received undertakings of the Student Council was the weekly sing- ing assembly programs. Once each week the entire student body met in an assembly, and sang current popular and classical songs. It is hoped that this will become a tra- dition in Madison High School in the future. In order that the Student Council be kept well informed about the other schools in our district, several Council members attended the district convention of Student Councils, held at Collinsville on November 17, 1946. Here many problems were discussed and the members reported back to the council their findings. To be sure that no suggestion of a student will be overlooked the Council installed a suggestion box in the lower hall. Every suggestion of the students was reviewed by the Student Council and many were favorable acted upon. It is the ultimate aim of the Student Council to have perfect intra-student fellow- ship. To further this aim a special St. Valentine's day program was held. The day be- ing declared ‘.'Dan Cupids Day , the entire student body was instructed to dress up in their Sunday finery.. TJie sight of every single student dressed in his best was to say the least impressive, hi the afternoon a student mixer was held in the gymnasium. The music was provided by the high school orchestra under the direction of Mr. 1 nomas. a. Ine serious side a splendid Easter program sponsored by the Student Council was iiel , receding the Easter holidays. The public was invited and several prominent alunr-ai assisted in this program. The Student Council hoped that in such small-ways the bonds between student and alumni will be greatly strengthened. On May 6, 1947, a youth conference similar to those of previous years was held. In all d«v ‘—ns the students discussed problems of the utmost importance to all con- cerned. i� ie for the day was Rev. Pronks of Brentwood, Missouri, who gave some inspiring a- . ’resting talks to the students. The Student Council has proved that by having better programs, both humorous and serious, greater interest has been aroused among the student body. 46 TRI-HI-Y First Row: Vera Taras, Maryan Story, Marian Dudak, Helen Wakus, Vera Mshar, Dorothy Urban. Second Row Dolores Sphor, Teresa Kozieiek, Mary Luddon, Lorene Woodaro, Coleen Draper, Alice Noonan, Mary Kent, Agnes Paskus, Jeanne Motycka. Third Row: Audrey Kattenbraker, Delores Krinski, 3etty Green, Jackie Gudac, Theresa Karpowicz, Dolores Niescuir, Helen Castleman, Shirley Austin, Terry Rosenstorm. Once again our Tri-Hi-Y has had a successful year. Marian Dudak was chosen President, Maryan Story, Vice-President, Helen Wakus, Secretary, and Vera Mshar as Treasurer. The Club started out the year with a semi-formal installation of new mem- bers, at the Presbyterian Church. Twenty-seven girls participated in the candle light service. Initiation followed the next day with all the new members wearing slumber clothe8 and their hair combed straight back and held with ribbons. Our first project for the year was to collect unwanted clothing from the people in the community for needy children in our elementary schools. We were able to sup- ply quite a few with substantial wardrobes. On February 15, 1947 we held our annual Valentine's Dance. It was an over- whelming success. Russ Rigden furnished delightful music for dancing. Streamers of red and white extended across the Gym, but the main part in the decoration which received many compliments were the two large red hearts on each side of the stage. Corsages of ribbons with little pieces of candy hanging from the ends was given to each Tri-Hi-Y girl. The big event of the year was the Formal Dance held at the beautiful Edwards- ville Country Club. Delicious refreshments were served, after an evening ef dancing. This gala affair will be long remembered by each Tri-Hi-Y girl and her escort. It is with much regret that we Senior girls leave the Tri-Hi-Y but it is with love faith that we challenge our Junior members to carry on our organization to greater and wider horizons. 47 HI-Y First row: Second row: Third row: Raymond Rose, George Garlik, Dale Rose, Bub Burns. Carl Spohr, Harvey Kopsky, Bob O'Neill, Dick Staicoff, Richard Kreishok, Roy Foreshee. Harrison Thomas, Otto Sanders, Louis Diamond, Jimmie Reiter, Albert Trtanj, Leo Sprankle, C. B. Green. The Madison Boy s Hi-Y Club continued its service to the home, to the school «nd to the community during the current school year under the sponsorship of Boris Gitcho, Edward Dubish, and Russell Shaver, The officers for the first semester were Otto Sanders, President; Frank Kayich, V-president; Carl Spohr, Secretary-Treasurer; and Jerry Weiss, publicity manager. Officers for the second semester were Otto. Sanders, President; C. B. Green, V-president; Harvey Kopsky, Secretary-Treasurer; and Bub Burns, Publicity Manager. At the beginning of the school year, eight new members were initiated in- to the Club, giving the Hi-Y an active membership of some 25 boys. On October 27, 1946, the Hi-Y held a weiner roast at Monk's Mound. A truck was hired for transportation and with ideal weather, good food, and perfect atmo- sphere for a background, the affair was a huge success. Among the many various Hi-Y activities was a Benefit Basketball game between the Madison Social Club and the Venice-Madiaxm American Legion on February 1, 1947, Vo 1 year the Hi-Y held a monthly meeting at the Granite City YMCA. After each'meeting, the boys had access to the many recreation facilities offered by the Y. One of the best examples of Hi-Y spirit was the splendid effort the Club gave to making the new High School a reality. Every Hi-Y boy gave a great deal of time and energy to secure sufficient votes to pass the $800,000 bond issue. The highlights of the spring season were a weekend camping trip in the Ozarks held in April, and the farewell banquet at the end of the semester. At this banquet, each graduating senior expressed the general hope of continued success for the future Hi-Y Clubs. 48 G. A. A. First Row: Second Row Third Row: Melba Walton, Josephine Memo, Jackie Gudac. Jackie Carter, June Graves, Norma Hinson, Lois O'neil, Delores Spohr, Billie Lanham, Evelyn Cleveland, Rosalie Sekora. Martha Yates, Diana Avgides, Catherine Reed, Clenna Bolin, Joar Kimball, Mrs. Delps, Shirley King, Jean Little, Maejean Kacera, Delores McMahon, Edith Friedman. When G.A.A. was again organized in September, 1946, several new members joined the club. Officers presiding were: Wanda Brewer, President, Shirley Stovroff, Vice-President; and Vera Taras, who originally was elected Point Captain, but was filling the vacancy left by Lorna Newbound as Secretary. An initiation party and candle-light service wai held in the gym, and all new members were then con- firmed G. A. A. girls. Our president, Wanda Brewer, moved away and we felt a need to elect new officers who were: President, Jackie Gudac, Vice-President, Melba Walton, Sec- retary-Treasurer, Josnphine Manno, and Point Captain, Edith Friedman. In G.A.A., which meets twice weekly with Mrs. Delps as sponsor, the girls play kick ball, volley ball, basketball, softball, badmitton, etc. In warm weather they go hiking and picnicking. In October ten of the girls traveled by chartered bus to Collinsville for a Playday. They all enjoyed themselves very much, especially those who had never attended one before, and are looking forward to the Spring Playday at Dupo. Along with other organizations of the school, the G.A.A. girls worked in the concession stands at the basketball and football games. With money earned, they plan to send two girls to camp this summer. Recently a party was given for the Club's alumnae and was such a success that they plan to have one annually hereafter, with the alumnae sharing the expense. In May,local and State awards will be given to G.A.A. girls who are in good standing and have earned the required points. 49 BEGINNERS’ GLEE CLUB BOYS’ CHORUS 50 ADVANCE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB First row: Second row: Third row: First row: Second row: Third row: First row: Second row: Third row: Marie Doran, Janice Lybarger, Shirley Harris, Joyce Williams, Ha Lee Lewis, Thelma Daris, Lenore Garcia. Therese Karpowicz, Regina Rozycke, Bernice Tsoneff, Elizabeth Tur, Marilee Martin, Irene Yambrorich, Julia Ann Lalich, Agnes Paskus, Mary Nell Kent. DorisSerini, Charlene Lybarger, Therese Kozielek, Mary Donna Luddon, Lorene Woodard, Miss Brooks, Helen Castleman, Wilma Jean Williams, Lorene Tucker, Delores Krinski, Ramona Johnson. Beginners' Glee Club Clara Konieczny, Joan McDernott, Virginia Daugherty. Marilyn Jones, Adrienne Thebeau, Mary Frances Rossman, Rose Marie Postawko, Evelyn Cleveland, Janet Cenkovich, Jeanne Purdes, Joyce Metcalf. Kathryn Austin, Evelyn Koller, Ruth Tsoneff, Theresa Podnar, Miss Brooks Norma Bell, Maxine Walker, Lou Hunsell, Mary Krekovich. Boys' Glee Club Ervin Manning, John Ingram, Richard Fry, John Poloski, Bill Schnefke. Anthony Doneff, Joe Kaleta, Naum Mangoff, Raymond Rose, Wayne Richardson, Walter Scrum, Richard Krieshok. Eddie Strieker, Roy Foreshee, Nick Wakus, Walter Bergfield, Robert Holder, Miss Brooks, Jimmie Reiter, A1 Trtanj, Lawrence Spinks, Henry Metcalf. 51 GLEE CLUB The Glee Club in Madison High is divided into three groups; one first year group of girls; one advances group, consisting of mostly upper class girls; and the third group is composed of boys from lower and upper classes. The Glee Club furnishes vocal numbers in assembly programs at Easter and Christmas time. We are glad to respond when we are called upon by a community group or organization. An event that is always looked forward to is the exchange pro- gram with Dunbar School. Every year an annual attraction of the Glee Club is to present a delightful and colorful operetta. This year's operetta was “The Captain of the Guard . The yearly contest was held at Granite City, Saturday, March 29. The school is glad to report that the following have won first ratings: Delores Krinski, Bob Holder, and the sextet and quartet were given second ratings. The Board of Educa- tion has agreed to pay expenses of those who wish to compete in the State Meet. We are grateful to them and glad for their interest. We feel that we have gained much in the way of group harmony. We hope that the boys and girls in the future will take as much interest in, and derive as much bene- fit from-the Glee Club as we have. 52 FUTURE DISTRIBUTORS CLUB First row: Agnes Cook, Jackie Summers, Vera Taras, Dorothy Urban, Dolores Niesciur Jean Me Intire. Second row: Miss Smith, Shirley Harris, Doris Serini, Anna Marie Cleveland, Joe Kaleta, Shirley Austin, Ramona Johnson, Dale Rose, Mildred Lanham, Hazel Smith. The Future Distributors Club of America was organized on February 7, 1947 at the Madison High School by members of the Merchandising Class. The first meeting was called to order by Miss Marjorie Smith, work co-ordinator, and the following officers were elected: Dolores Niesciur President Dorothy Urban Vice-President Vera Taras Secretary Jackie Summers Treasurer An invitation to become members of our Club was extended to students of the Junior Class and former members of the Merchandising Class. We are affiliated with the state and will become a member of the national organization. The purposes of our organization are to (1) Create an abiding interest in distribution as a vocation, (2) Create an appreciation of the contribution of distribution to a higher standard of living, (3)Pro- vide for exploration of vocational opportunities in distribution, (4) Provide for mental and physical health through satisfactory social and recreational activities, (5) Foster a realization of the civic, social, and moral responsibilities of business to society. Our activities this year have been the formation'of a bowling league which meets every other Monday evening, a horseback-riding party, weiner roast, and bakery sale. The proceeds from which we hope to be able to use next year to send delegates to the Third Annual State Convention. Our colors are blue and white; our motto He profits most who serves best' . 53 GIRLS’ HOME EC, CLUB First Row: Evelyn Cleveland, Betty Davis, Ruth Tsoneff, Jeanne Purdes. Top Row: Bernice Tsoneff, Shirley Austin, Delores Layton. The Home Economics Club for 1946-47 was a great success. The officers elected for the year were--Bernice Tsoneff, president—Norma Bell, Vice president--Betty Davis, Secretary--and Delores Layton, Treasurer. Our activities for the year consisted of a skating party at the Winter Gardens; a Christmas party with the exchanging of gifts; a Valentine party with the Venice Chapter of Home Ec. Club as guests; and numorous other parties. Included in these was the Hallow'een party where the new members were initiated, however we had no initiation here at school as had been the practice in former years. We also sent delegates to the Sectional meeting of all the clubs in the Southwestern Conference, Our delegates were Bernice Tsoneff and Betty Davis. Rally Day was held at Chester this year and three of our members attended with Miss Walton our Sponsor. At the rally they were divided into classes for discussion groups. The day was climaxed by. a speech from the main speaker; a man from Mexico, who also entertained them with songs. This organisat- ion is gradually becoming a recognised club to the students and we are hoping to gain an even larger membership next year than we have ever had. 54 55 TROJAN FLASHES Madison High School’s official School Paper is “TROJAN FLASHES ; the eight- month precedent to The Madisonian. The monthly issues average about thirteen pages; containing such articles and items as news on the Commercial Departments, Home Ec- onomics, Student Council, Sports, and two or three columns of gossip and chatter. A variety of other columns do much to enliven and add spice to the publication. A staff of sixteen students publish “TROJAN FLASHES” under the sponsorship of Miss Waters. The list of members follows: Anthony Doneff, Irene Yambrovich, Irene Fecurka, Bob Holder, Joyce Propes, Roy Foreshee, Otto Sanders, Catherine Reed, Florence Davis, Gene Moss, Andrew Gonzales, Floyd Clay, Edward Strieker, June Graves, Lois O'Neill, and Donald Korwek. We the staff have done our best during the 1947 school year to bring to the Madison High School students a paper informing them of what is going on in our midst and to give them interesting articles of diversified entertainment, and anything else that was newsworthy in general. We have tried hard to give you a worthy publication and we hope the students who succeed us as members of the Trojan Staff will hold high the principals of our school paper. BOYS’ HOME EC. These fellows are better known as the chief cooks, bottle-washers, and seam- sters of MHS. They prepared and served meals to the teachers in the Home Ec. Build- ing as well as cooking in class demonstrations. Their best workmanship was put forth in their sewing projects. This group believes Home Ec. class to be an essential for every boy as well as every girl because if a fellow can't live on somebody else s cook- 56 ing then he can starve on his own. ORCHESTRA 57 BAND First Row: Albert Noud, Joe Blattner, Evelyn Dubish, Betty Davis, Bill Bancroft, Gene Messer, Lois O'Neil, Frank Spohr, Vladimir Volrab, Richard Wargin, Joan Tarasovich, Mariann Shifter, Alice Purdes, Glen Ahner. Second Row: Alice Jackson, Sophie Kostecki, Colleen Draper, Kathryn Austin, Lorraine Knezevich, Arthur Stawar, Charles Mueller, Wayne Richardson, Nick Wakus, Florence Davis, Eddie Mueller, George Noud, Leo Sprankle, Ernie Schall, Kenneth Frizzell, Harrison Thomas, Frances Urban, Floria Harrison,, Delores Spohr, Jackie Gudac. The beginning of the year found the Band busily engaged in marching around the campus preparing for the football games. Meanwhile we called our first meeting which was held for the purpose of nominating officers. Those elected were: President, Richard Wargin; Vice-president, Vladimir Volrab; Secretary, Alice Marie Purdes; Treasurer, Florence Davis. It was a memorable occasion for us when Roxana and Madison High School Bands played for the dedication of our new athletic field. This was followed by a season of many actirites, including two Band parties, marching on the new football field and later playing for the basketball season. Some of the band members were entered in the contest in Granite with Richard Wargin and Frank Spohr winning the highest honors in trumpet solos. Those winning second awards were Alice Marie Purdes, saxophone solo and Albert Noud, pianist. Our next undertaking was to be measured for our uniforms and to give a Band Dance. The dance which was held on April 11, was such a success that it was decided to have One annually. As this year draws to a close, we look forward to a day when we can march down ♦he avenue proudly exhibiting our new uniforms. ORCHESTRA First Row: Ernie Schall, Paul Yates, Mariann Shifter, Joan Tarasovich, Alice Purdes, Joe Blattner. Second Row: Mr. Thomas, Wayne Richardson, Nick Wakus, Kenneth Frizzell, Harrison Thomas, Glenn Ahner, Arthur Stawar, Vladimir Volrab, Richard Wargin. Albert Noud. Third Row: Charles Mueller, Lois O'Neil, Frank Spohr, George Noud. The orchestra again under the supervision of Mr. Thomas has haa a successful year. It furnished the music for the one student mixer this year and was much apprec- iated. Some of the more capable members are; Albert Noud, piano; Richard Wargin, Edmund Lyons, and Vladimir Volrab, trumpets; Joe Blattner, Paul Yates and Alice Purdes, saxophones; Harrison Thomas, trombone; Nick Wakus, and Wayne Richardson on drums. Mr. Thomas, to the orchestra’s delight, has continued to allow them to play their favorite numbers. This is one of the things that holds the enthusiasm of the members. We, the staff of the annual, sincerely hope that this organization continues to be one of the best in our school. 58 JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM Over the rainbow” the Juniors met on Saturday evening May 10 to entertain the Seniors in a beautifully decorated gymnasium with festoonings of prismatic colored streamers that formed an arch under which the Juniors and their guests danced from 8:30 until 12:00 o’clock to the melodies of Harvey Kincer’s orchestra. The lovely multi-colored formal gowns the girls chose were as beautiful and varied as the folors of the rainbow and equally as radiant. At both ends of the gymnasium were rainbow arches that formed an attractive setting for those who chose to play cards for their entertainment. During the evening refreshments were served by Sophomore boys who were the cooperative guests of the Juniors. The Junior mothers and Miss Walton had planned a menu to complement a theme that the sponsors Mrs. Delps and Miss Waters planned for the occasion. At exactly ten fifteen two Juniors found the pot of gold at the foot of the raihbow. Excitement galore.echoed among the group as the Junior president, Melba Walton, announced that the treasure she uncovered hidden in the famous crucible was a gift for each Senior and Junior. One of the fondest ambitions a student cherishes from grammar school days un- til he is a Junior in high school is to attend the Prom where every girl is queen for a night and every boy a king for the occasion. Like so many precious treasures we lock in our hearts, the Prom will be a soft memory we will fondly cherish through the years. FRESHMAN INITIATION The Freshmen initiation this year was quite a joke. The girl “Freshies” were told to wear long dresses and over-sized shoes, have their hair plastered and no makeup. The boys wore their clothes backwards, odd shoes, stiff collars, and lipstick. Both presented grotesque and amusing pictures as they bowed obediently to the Juniors and Seniors wherever they encountered them. At the end of the day, an .assembly was held in which different Freshmen were called upon to perform in a mock “Truth or Consequence” show. The initiation was conducted in a sensible and humorous way and proved enjoy- able for everyone. 59 BREAKING OF GROUND FOR FOOTBALL FIELD First Row; Walter Atkinson, George E. Thomas, J. B. White, E. L. Roberts, Boris Gitcho, Charles Werner, George T. Wilkins. Standing: . Kenneth Williams, Karl Berninger, Claude Echols, Stephen Maeras, ______, W. L. Ashlock. In March of 1945, the School Board, the Principal, the Superintendent, City Officials and the Towns People met on the sight that had been voted for the new High School and Athletic Field in East Madison. The ceremony of breaking the ground for ouf new field was held prior to the excavcrtion of cutting down and leveling the sight. Shown in the picture is Claude Echols, President of the Board of Education, breaking the first ground in the excavation of the new field. 61 DEDICATION OF FOOTBALL FIELD The evening of September 27, was a very memorable one in the life of every Trojan rooter. An immense crowd attended the Madison-Roxana game, and a fifteen minute dedication program, which included music by both the Madison and Roxana bands, and several short talks by the school and city officials. Terese Kozielek who represented the student council, expressed the feelings of all when she said, “This is the happiest moment in our lives. Mrs. Irene Hilt, president of the Board of Education, added her congratu- lations and also remarked Now the desire of many years has been fulfilled. Other speakers on the program were Superintendent George T. Wilkins, Principal, J. B. White and Mayor, Stephen Maeras. The latter of whom proposed that This field is the beginning of other improvements to come in the future. ' The field is one of the best equipped and best lighted fields in the south-west- ern conference. To help make our dedication ceremony complete, the Trojans de- feated Roxana by a 6-0 score. 62 VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD “B” FOOTBALL SQUAD 63 FOOTBALL The Madison High School football team, coached by Fred Riddle and assistant Kenneth Williams, in 1946 did not accomplish wonders by any means, but we did man- age to salvage one game, beating Roxana 6 to 0. There was one other game in which the outcome was in doubt till the very last; when Granite City succeeded in eking out an 8 to 0 victory over our fighting gridders who were striving mightily to keep Granite from winning the championship. The team did not consistently exhibit their actual playing ability but at times did rise to the occasion and put on a good display of fight- ing football. Some of the games in which the Green and White put their best licks were the Roxana game; the East Side game, when we were only 14 points behind at the half; and the Granite game, lost by a safety and a touchdown on a pass in the first half. Our leading backfield ace was Richard Krieshok who, in several games got off for long runs to provide our only scoring attack in those games. At Collinsville, Krieshok, aided by good downfield blocking by the team, raced 70 yards to score and in the Alton game, again broke away for a similar jaunt. But his best was in the game against the strong East St. Louis team, when, after intercepting a pass on a try for a touchdown by the Flyers, raced 99 yards to score and incidentally, set a record. One of the mainstay’s of our team was the strong line which at times was able to withstand terrific poundings. Holding down two of the hardest positions at tackle and end were our co-captains, Lou’s Diamond and Harrison Thomas. The twelve men granted letters for their achievements on the gridiron were: Louis Diamond and Albert Trtanj, tackles; Harrison Thomas and Jimmy Reiter, ends; Vladimer Volrab and Jerry Weiss, guards; Roy Foreshee and Frank Kayich, centers; Naum Mangoff and John Castleman, fullbacks; Richard Kreishok, halfback; and William Knezevich, quarterback. The other players that completed the squad were: C. B. Green, Otto Sanders, Lyndell Sellers, Carl Spohr, Ernest Patton, Joe Blattner, Mike Cpich, Tommy Wilkins, Henry Metcalfe, Richard Ropac, Charles Mueller, Leo Pelek, John Ingram, Bob Erickson, Howard Dutko, Joe Garcia, Bob Vaughn, Kenneth Ross, Bob O’Neil. Scores of the games were: Madison 0 Dupo 19 Madison 0 Wood River 20 Madison 6 Roxana 0 Madison 6 Collinsville 47 Madison 6 Alton 31 Madison 6 East St. Louis 39 Madison 6 Belleville 34 Madison 6 Edwardsville 18 Madison 0 Granite City 8 64 B ASKETR A T T. V A RSITY SOU AD “B” TEAM 65 BASKETBALL Our basketball team this year was not so good, but we did manage to win two games; Venice and Lebanon, both of which we beat by fair margins, Venice by 1 point and Lebanon by 15 points. The team showed a lot of poor playing and when they did retaliate at times with a good exhibition of basketball, they could not continue the pace set by the opposing team. This happened in several cases, such as Belleville, Wood- river, Roxana and others. We dropped all 14 conference games as we did the year be- fore. The lettermen in this sport were: Jim Rieter, Harrison Thomas, Albert Trtanj, Richard Kreishok, George Gavlick, Wayne Richardson, Howard Dutko and Henry Metcalf. Our man- ager's letter went to C. B. Green, who helped take care of the miscellean- ous details of the sauad. Scores of the games were: Madison 32 Roxana 41 Madison 31 Dupo 53 Madison 33 E. St. Louis 52 Madison 23 Edwardsville 41 Madison 40 Belleville 63 Madison 41 Granite Citv 59 Madison 29 Alton 64 Madison 27 Collinsville 60 Madison 40 Woodriver 62 Madison 31 Dupo 46 Madison 32 E. St. Louis 54 Madison 25 Edwardsville 52 Madison 24 Edwardsville 50 Madison 38 Belleville 39 Madison 28 Granite City 62 Madison 38 Roxana 45 Madison 34 Alton 45 Madison 28 Collinsville 87 Madison 47 Lebanon 32 Madison 28 Woodriver 53 Madison 37 Woodriver 57 Madison 48 Venice 41 Individual scoring honors went to Jim Rieter, our consistently high-scoring center, who scored 227 points and to Harrison Thomas with 159. The scoring for the rest of the team is as follows: Ricnard Krieshok 82 Others: A1 Trtanj 13 Otto Sanders 48 Wayne Richardson 56 Richard Ropac 2 Henry Metcalf 47 • George Gavlick 33 Howard Dutko 23 66 TRACK 67 BASEBALL Standing: Jimmy Reiter, Harrison Thomas, A1 Trtanj, Vladimir Volrab, Ernest Patton, Lawrence Spinks, Cecil Simpson, Leonard Miller, Harvey Kopsky, J. W. Castleman, Coach Williams. First Row: Lawrence Burns, Wayne Richardson, George Gavilick, Kenneth Ross, Richard Fry, Richard Ropac, Richard Drieshok, Manager Walter Scrum. The squad that turned out for practice this year included four lettermen: Leonard Miller, outfielder, Jimmy Rieter, catcher, Buba Burns, first baseman and Harrison Thomas, pitcher. Around these Coach Williams will try to mold a winning team and improve the record of last year's team who won 6 and lost 7 games. TRACK Standing: Felix Gotsa, Anthony Doneff, Louis Diamond, Vladimir ''rolrab, Norman Draper, Richard Krieshok. First Row: Glen Ahner, Joe Garcia, Carl Spohr, Bob O’Neil. The track team began its season with Fred Riddle as coach. In addition to the district, conference and state meets, others were held with Lebanon, Troy, Venice, Roxana, and Granite City. All the meets were held away from home, because the new track has not been completed on the athletic field site. 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