Madison High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Madison, OH)

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Class History CiJ OW well we remember that first morning we entered M. M.H.S. as Eighth Graders! As c J i we entered the crowded halls, we all had the feeling of insignificance. There were so many people, and so many rooms! One day we managed to all end up in the same room, and realized this was the opportune time to elect officers. Elected that year were: Pres., Jim Klingbeil, V. Pres., Chuck Booth, Sec., Carolyn Sidley, Treas., Anthony Incorvati, and Student Council Representative, Marjorie Raveling. During that first month, everything was so different and strange that it seemed we'd all have inferiority complexes, but after a party at Watson's, we became better acquainted, and gained enough courage to keep our chins up and face those upper classmen together. With the help of our homeroom advisors, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Brockett, we sponsored activities to start funds for the future. We also became ar- dent toboggan fans and traveled to Chardon for a cold but enjoyable time. A wonderful class picnic at Buchanan’s brought to a close our first year at M. M.H.S. Next year we were Freshmen--really in high school now! Homeroom teachers this year were Mr. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Behm. Jerry Hejduk was our class president, and other of- ficers were: V. Pres., Jim Klingbeil, Sec., Mary Jane Watson, Treas., Mary Bukky, and Student Council Representative Dave Buchanan. Our activities consisted of a skating party at Austinburg, and another toboggan party. Thus this year, a valuable one to all of us, came to a close with our class party at Buchanan’s. Time was fleeing, and already we were Sophomores! “Stew” Buchanan led us through a happy and successful year. Our other officers were: V. Pres., Jim Klingbeil, Sec., Mary Bukky, Treas., Jim Kinkolph, and Student Council Representatives Dave Buchanan and Jim Klingbeil. Then, as “money-making” projects we sponsored a skating party at Austinburg, a carnival in the H.N.K. gym, and the original Amateur Talent Show for Students. After all this work, we treated ourselves to another toboggan party. Mrs. Trescott and Mr. Rickleman, our homeroom advisors, helped us greatly through this year. Mrs. Buchanan’s lemonade has won fame as something we looked forward to at our annual picnics at Rowland Beach, or better known to us as Buchanan’s Beach. Our Junior year was a big year for us! Throughout the year we made lots of money by selling magazine subscriptions, candy and stationery. Officers for this year were Pres., Jack Austen, V. Pres., Karen Cone, Sec., Mary Bukky, Treas., Dave Buchanan, and Stu- dent Council Representatives Carolyn Sidley, Jim Klingbeil, and Jerry Hejduk. Homeroom teachers this year were Mr. Andrews and Mr. Cover. We worked like Trojans to put on our three-act mystery comedy play “Room 13” and enjoyed every minute of it. This year we started what we hope will become a tradition--the basketball homecoming dance called the “Bas- ket Ball”. Mary Ann Dynes was chosen to reign as queen, and Mary Jo McCormick, Sally Mavko, and Nancy Dixon were her attendants. May 15th was here! Our Prom! It was every- thing we had dreamed it to be. It was held at the Madison Country Club. After this, we had a Post-Prom Party and breakfast at the Elks Club in Painesville. Jerry Hejduk and Jim Kling- beil were sent to Boys’ State this year, and Carolyn Sidley attended Girls’ State. Even with all the work on our many activities, we had time for a couple class parties. Our Junior year came to an end with a swell class picnic at Buchanan’s. Seniors! Our last year of high school, and we find that it isn't as thrilling as we thought because each one realizes that after this year we will never be able to come back to M. M.H.S. as students. Lee Stewart was elected as president for our last year. Other officers were: V. Pres., Peg Shane, Sec., Mary Ann Dynes, and Treas., Tom Sparr, and Cauldron Editor, Nancy Roth. Stewart and Dave Buchanan, Mary Wright and Carolyn Sidley served on the Student Coun- cil for the year. Our first activity was the Homecoming Dance following the Madison-Kirtland game. Carolyn Sidley was voted to reign as Football Queen, and her attendants were Mary Bukky, Helen Hummel, Mary Ann Dynes and Mary Wright. Our Senior play was a great success. As we look back upon our years at M.M.H.S., we shall remember and cherish every wonderful moment. We shall remember also the times when things seemed discouraging, but from these things we grew up. We feel capable to meet the years ahead because of the lessons learned and past experiences in the classrooms, on the football field, in clubs, and in other school activi- ties. Now we must leave all these behind to go on using the knowledge we've gained. In the tra- ditional blue and white caps and gowns, and to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance”, we march to receive our symbols of achievement--our diplomas. In whatever field we choose, we shall always remember what we owe to our alma mater. Thank you, M. M. H. S. W. A.'S HI-TRUCK SERVICE PALACE 22 N. Madison, O.

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Seniors MOST POPULAR MARY ANN DYNES CAROLYN SIDLEY JERRY HEJDUK BILL BOOTH MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED NANCY ROTH PEGGY SHANE ALAN OLSEN STEWART BUCHANAN MOST ACTIVE CAROLYN SIDLEY NANCY ROTH STEWART BUCHANAN JIM KLINGBEIL MOST MUSICAL GLORIA LUIKART PEGGY SHANE DAVE BUCHANAN LEE STEWART MOST ATHLETIC BARBARA BERTA NAOMI HARVEY JACK AUSTEN JIM KLINGBEIL CLASS COMEDIAN BARBARA BERTA EILEEN SHINSKY BILL BOOTH JACK FINLEY MOST FLIRTATIOUS MARY ANN DYNES TOM SPARR MOST SERIOUS SHIRLEY JOHNSON RAY PETERS BEST DRESSED MARY JANE WATSON LEE STEWART MOST ATTRACTIVE JOANNE BUTLER JERRY HIETANEN NICEST PERSONALITY CAROLYN SIDLEY STEWART BUCHANAN PRETTIEST TEETH JOANNE BUTLER WALTER ROOKS PRETTIEST HAIR KAREN CONE DON MITZELL PRETTIEST EYES MARY BUKKY TOM SPARR PRETTIEST HANDWRITING MARY WRIGHT JERRY HEJDUK NICEST LEGS KAREN CONE JIM KLINGBEIL NICEST FIGURE MARY BUKKY BILL BOOTH NEATEST HELEN HUMMEL LEE WEST SHYEST EDITH BRA NICKY ALVA SHAHAN MOST TALKATIVE MARY LOU MASSEY WARREN PRINCE MOST CAREFREE ALICE JONES TOM URSO BOLDEST BARBARA BERTA TOM THROOP QUIETEST HELEN HUMMEL GORDON HEAD MOST FUN. NORMA MORGAN BILL BOOTH BEST DANCER GLORIA LUIKART JERRY HEJDUK MOST RELIABLE PEGGY SHANE LEE WEST MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT MARY JANE WATSON DAVE NELLIGAN PRETTIEST SMILE NORMA MORGAN JERRY MEIER TALLEST NAOMI HARVEY JIM KINKOLPH SHORTEST EDITH BRANICKY JACK FINLEY TAYLOR PONTIAC 21 Geneva, O

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Class Prophecy C f f ?ALKING home one day from my work as a file clerk at Dave Nelligan's Golf Ball Manu- Vy facturing Company, I noticed with interest a new establishment in the center of town. Amused by the sign “Fortunes Told”, I decided to be one of the fortune-teller's first custom- ers. What a surprise for me to see seated before the crystal ball--Mary Lou Massey who was recognizable even behind her dark veil. Coming out of my daze I chatted with her a few min- utes and then I requested her to gaze in her crystal ball and tell me what all my old classmates of Madison High are now doing. This is what she told me. In a new hospital financed by wealthy philanthropist, Alva Shahan, are nurses Peggy Shane and Karen Cone, and medical technologist, Mary Jane Watson. Classmates who joined the sports world after graduation were Jack Austen and Bill Booth, pro football players, Jerry Hietenan, prize fighter, and Gordon Head, wrestler. Carolyn Sidley is doing wonders in the New York slum area as a socialogist where Stew Buchanan is building many new homes at low prices for the people. Band leader Howard Donaldson and vocalist Dave Buchanan are touring the country, and are now at the Copa Banana, owned by A1 Olsen. Mary Wright is employed there also as a hat-check girl. Helen Hummel has been engaged to paint portrait of President “Honest” Jack Finley, the shortest president ever to occupy the White House. Secretary of the Treasury, Lee Stewart announced that since “Honest Jack” was inaugurated their National debt has been paid off and the United States is finally making money. Gloria Luikart has recently made her debut as pianist in the All-Girl Orchestra. The famous animal Clinic of West, Klingbeil and Branicky has recently announced that they are specializing in French poodles. Mary Bukky, famous beautician has been giving the dogs “poodle cuts” and manicures. Naomi Harvey, missionary penetrated the deepest part of Africa only to find Jerry Hejduck, expeditionist, there to meet her. He informed her that he was searching for a zooliculeturial bug. Of special interest to all the people who are plagued by the bite of the zooliculeturial bug is the discovery of serum X60 by Tom Urso. Tom announced if the serum is applied immedi- ately after the bite one’s chances of living are greatly increased. Wealthy Florida manufacturer Mary Ann Dynes' private secretary Eileen Shinsky, revealed today that their company will make the serum available to the public as soon as possible. The first feature picture to be shown this year at the new Warren Prince Theatre in Chi- cago is “Private Secretary” starring Norma Morgan and character actor Robert Hayes. Much public claim has been given to newspaper reporter Nancy Roth for aiding F.B.I. Chief Jerry Mier in recovering the $30, 000 stolen from Don Mitzell’s Self-Service Station. Tom Throop's latest book “The Tallest Tales” has become an overnight best-seller. The novel is of such simplicity and sincerity that the reader is compelled to read it from cover to cover before laying it aside. The dude ranch of Texan Ray Peters has been attracting vacationers from far and wide. Among the dudes visiting there now are JoAnne Butler, Broadway actress, food connoisseur Walter Rooks, and hydrogen scientist Jim Kinkolph. Barbara Berta's manager, Shirley Johnson, announced to the press recently that the Ten- nis Champion will make a cross-country tour of the major cities very soon. All proceeds from the appearances will go to charity. My visit with the fortune teller over, I felt that I had never lost touch of my old classmates. Happy over the success of the class of '54, I walked home that night with much lighter steps. Alice Jones Happiness Always W. J. KEYSE INSURANCE Madison, O. DAVID V. HEARN PLUMBING INC. 23 Madison, O.