Madison High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Madison, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY Looking back at us as Freshmen, We smile and nod—ah, yes. We were some bunch of greenhorns And prettv scared, too, I guess. We blundered, we fell, and stumbled, But perked right up again, For we were undaunted and nimble And you can’t lick determined men. Then Sophomores! Ah, we were elated! We were getting important, too. Many were out for all our sports To fight for the White and Blue. New Hi-Y’s, more C. R.’s, More social affairs for 11s. Geometry wasn’t so easy— Less real work than fuss. Juniors. We were already accustomed. Taking each task in our stride We steadily worked and succeeded, Accomplished with modest pride. That year was full of crowded events For all the girls and boys, But the biggest event was the Prom, Revealing its secrets and joys. Ah, Seniors at last! We’re as wise And old as them thar hills. O’er rock-strewn ways and vallies wide We’ve learned through knocks and spills. We’re almost there. Our nearing goal Is bathed in a great white light. We re trying, e’re striving to safeguard Today, And do for Tomorrow what’s right. [22] Lila Alanko

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BASKETBALL Sitting on floor: Ray Wickert, Wm. Pethtel, Edward Schauer, Bill Brown. Sitting on bench: Stanley Babic, John Babic, Grover Strickler, Capt. Charles Brotzman, Raymond F.ckerle. Jack Pethtel, Donald Wickert. Standing left to right: Howard Walding, Donald Cashmere, Ernest Rhodes, John Jones, Edward W. Rose, Wick Hathaway, Richard Miller, Philip Anderson, Sam Hathaway, Hobart Cowles, and Coach E. C. Smith. An unusually large group of fellows greeted Coach Smith the first week of practice. Out of this about twenty-two were selected for the squad. To start the season, a warm-up game with the Alumni was played. The “Blue Streaks came from behind to win, 20-19. The Painesville Red Raiders played host to the “Streaks next, and a real battle was the result. Until the last three minutes of the game it was nip and tuck. Then the Big Reds scored- six points and held the Streaks to one free throw. Final score, 29-22. Kirtland came to the Madison hardwood and was beaten 21-18. Strickler took scoring honors for Madison with 7 points. The next week the Streaks defeated the 1938 champion Blue Devils at Wicklifte, 20-12. Brotzman was high with 8 points. Following the Wicklifte game the “Streaks played host to the famous Mentor Cardinals. They fell before the Blue and White attack to the tune of 27-18. Brotzman was high again with 11 points. A non-league game was played at Geneva and the Streaks” lost 27-19. Madison at Perry was the next game on the ticket, and the “Streaks came from behind to take this one, 20-16. The fine work of Pethtel kept the Blue and White in the running. Madison traveled to Kirtland to win 16-12. Pethtel took scoring honors with 8 points. A return game with Geneva was held at the North Madison gym the following evening. The game was an overtime and Madison won 23-21. Eckerle and Hathaway were high for Madison with 5 markers. Johnny Babic rolled in the deciding basket. The Streaks lost their first game to Wickliffe the next week in another overtime, 20-18. Brotzman was high with 10 points. The next game was at Mentor and here the “Streaks won, 22-20, Strickler dropping in the final tally. Eckerle was high for Madison with 6 points. The final league game was with Perry and the Streaks ran wild, scoring 39 points and held the Pirates to 18 markers. Strickler was hitting that night and stole the show with 18 points. Winning 7 of their 8 league games gave Madison the Championship of Lake County and the right to enter the tournament at Orange. Madison’s first opponent was Mayfield High. A close game resulted, but the Streaks came on top. 26-22. Strickler was high with 9 pionts. With hopes high they returned to play Independence High, The Streaks” took this game, 28-18. Strickler and Brotzman were high for Madison with 11 points each. Madison and Strongsville were the winners of the tournament and each received a trophy and the right to enter the tournament at Kent. Besides winning, Madison had two players on the all- tournament team, Charlie Brotzman and Grover Strickler. The basketball season ended for Madison at Kent the following week when they were beaten by Hudson, 24-16. Johnny Babic was high for Madison with 7 points. [21] BUD REIGERT

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SENIOR PLAY The Senior Class of M. M. H. S. presented Life Begins at Sixteen at the High School Auditorium, November 18 and 19. The story is centered around the trials and tribulations of the Hollis twins and other members of the Secret Seven. There was a capacity audience each night. The proceeds of the play after all debts were paid amounted to about $102. The Senior Play cast enjoyed working with Miss Kelly, the director, and hope she will direct many more plays in the future. Paul Hollis .... Hilda ........... Mrs. Hollis Frannie Hollis .. Marjorie Hollis . Mr. Hollis .... Crandal Smythe George Gordon Snookie Hollis . Theo Arbuckle Pidgie Miller . . Birdlcgs Zimmer Daisie Jenkins . Boots Bennett . . Elsie Taggert . . “LIFE BEGINS AT SIXTEEN” Friday Night Cast ...............................................James Dean ..............................................Lila Alanko .............................................Florence Bates ..............................................Betty Parsons ..............................................Doll Lossing ..........................................Richard Collister .............................................Robert Hoskins ................................................John Babic ..............................................Evelyn Kless ...........................................Howard Walding ..........................................Donna Easterbrook ..........................................Charlie Brotzman .........................................Kathryn Heartwell ..............................................Ruth Johnson ............................................Margaret Nash Paul Hollis Hilda ........... Mrs. Hollis .... Frannie Hollis . . Marjorie Hollis Mr. Hollis Crandal Smythe George Gordon . Snookie Hollis . . Theo Arbuckle Pidgie Miller . . Birdlcgs Zimmer Boots Bennett . . Elsie Taggart . . Saturday Night Cast ....................................... Grover Strickler ..........................................Betty Prince .........................................Mildred Faust .........................................Frances Grgat ..........................................Norma Bond .....................................Richard Collister ..........................................Fred Miller ..........................................John Babic ...................................Bertha Jane Adams ..........................................Bud Reigert ..........................................Kaye Green .....................................Charlie Brotzman ...................................Mickey McCormick .....................................Thelma Headley Production Staff Director...................... Stage Managers................ Technician ................... Business Manager.............. Assistant Business Manager. . . . Ushers—Betty Whipple, Margel Gabor, Doll Lossing. ........................................Genevieve Kelly ..........................Jack Pethtel, Wick Hathaway ............................................Joe DeRoberts ........................................Charlie Brotzman ........................................Bernice Volante Knittel, Amy Rutter, Alma Laurie, Thelma Headley, Gibb 123]