Amundsen High School - Viking Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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EDITOR: VINCE REILLY December 19, 1956 I . THE AMUNDSEN LOG -uv -s BUON NATALE PageThree ems r m ae sefaserv ' W W ' -g e t 8 twifl' W gmeK HR15TMQ -3 U ,1 t I A r. K vii ff . gl... :L was K -I., 5:5 I 5 RV fc? ' I ps- - :za Q35-. '--'illlll at 5, E5 I5 ' 7 fi I Q35 Vg? L ttwilgi B 5mRTs Q 5, ........C-Q-f-'g':e':'- I I t , Y, f A MUSIC FESTIVAL SOLD OUT By lean Sorensen At 7:00 p.m-, December 14, the curtain rose and another Amund- sen Musical Festival began. The musical tastes of some 2,250 persons were filled when it was over. To the band, orchestra and choruses, under the direction of Carrol Simmons and Maurice Dobbins, the festival climaxed approximately 160 hours of practice. iunltlf f Joittnqw by Vicki and Gail Football seems to run in the Iver- son family, John was awarded the title of best blocker g although for some unknown reason Lorie is not eligible for a football award she does her part as a cheerleader. Choosing new majorettes was a difficult task for the present squad but the lucky juniors selected were Judy Schroder and .lean l'ctc1'son... Capably handling the details of the fashion show were Limla Tellef- son, Sandy NIFIIIISUII, Gail Duck- mun, Nur' Kolt. and Dec I'crrll- Against the background of ever- greens and yellow chrysanthelnulns, Judy Katt and Sandy Sieunsmz charmingly represented our year as attendants. A wise choice was made by the football team upon electing Tom Snider, lfuy It'0l'lIftl2' and Norm Nu-mclson as tri-captains for the '57 season. Norm also received an impressive sportsmanship trophy. Speaking ot' sportsmanship, therc's this tall. good-looking persuasive fellow who keeps jabbing us with basketball tickets. Ht-'s secretary of the Key Club and first string center on the varsity basketball team. BY the way, Junior Joe can now be added to the activity list of Ificluirrl Nt'Il'l'l'Ibt'l'. Junior Jane, a girl we all know and like so well, has participated in the F.'l'.A., Friday night dance comniittee, Majorettes, Lettergirls and the Fashion Show. Perhaps you know her better as Joni Van Kes- set. l The band and orchestra, which appeared second period for the day performance and first during the evening, featured as their soloists, Vincent Reilly and Rich- ard Fagar. Rich and Vince play- ed the Bngler's Lament and Vince in Trun1pcter's Lullaby by Leroy Anderson. The most difficult of the band pieces were of symphonic nature and were, The Waltz from Eugene Onegin, and The Russian Sailor's Dance, by Reinhold Gliere. Mr. Simmons selected numbers to ap- peal to all tastes, and popular tunes, also. Mr. Simmons feels that although the orchestra and band have not grown much in volume, they have grown greatly in ability. The choruses were presented during eighth period in the day- time and followed the orchestra during the evening. Joni Brown was the only soloist and was sung by the Senior Chorus. The Holy City and The Sleigh were favorites that were done by the Girls' Chorus. The Boys' Chor- us did another favorite, The Ci- der Song. The Senior Chorus helped to bring the program to a grand close by presenting, among other selec- tions. The Battle Hymn of the Republic, only to be climaxed by the 230 combined voices performing the beautiful Hallelujah Chorus. Black and white was the dress for the daytime with formats and semi-formals for the evening. Accompanists were: for Sen- ior Chorus-Janet Abramson, Mary Cosper: Girls Chorus-Patty Voor- hees, Joan Reimer. Adina Klieman, Kristin and Karen Skonbergg Boys Chorus-Sharleen LaBott, Winifred Lemke, Betsy Le Schofs, Carol Hedl, Lynn Perfect, and Bonnie Johnston. Shades of the Palace Revived by Seniors By Ian and Nan Look out, Hollywood! Your Spec- taculars can't be compared to the extravaganza recently staged in Senior Hall. MC'd by Marilyn Stark and Tony Cutaia, the 4A Vodvil Show, certainly uncovered hidden talents! ' Art Hess, janitor and newest member of the 4A class, appeared to move a piano and ended up sing- ing a couple of tunes, accompanied by Betsy LeSchoffs. Jean Albrecht gave 'her impression of a mother taking her young daughter for a first train ride, followed by Mary Lou McClane vocalizing to Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man of Mine, played by Jan Abrahamson. For art lovers . . . Professors Picasso Kazanis and that genius of the canvas Glenino Carlsono gave an illustrated lecture on modern art. Strumming her guitar while croon- ing, Your Cheating Heart, and Old Shep, was Noreen McRae. Proving that dreams do come true were Joan Salin, Arlene An- drews, and Tasia Gallanis, who gave their version of Mr. Sandman aided by dreams, Grimes, Olsen, Ketchmark, Ninneman, and Moist. Then, Carl Sandburg Ketchmark read his latest poetic effort, The 4A Christmas Party, amid gales of laughter. Next offering . . . The Great Kazanis and the Magnificent Wolke in a'magic act, which cli- maxed with the amazing disappear- ance of Otto Becker, class president. Dancing for fabulous prizes in the jitterbug contest were Thomas and Kent, Messerges and Winston, Salin and Stark, Oberle and Andrews. Salin and Stark, the champs, re- ceived hand-painted Christmas or- naments suitbaly inscribed. Ode to a Beard by Harriet Kushman Old Santa's beard You know, is white tDid you know that's just for Christmas night?y For otherwise it's 'Black as tar. He dyes it! tKeeps dye in a jar.J But just last week The liquid spilled. No time to have That jar refilled. So this year when Saint Nick comes through, Please stay in bed I'm warning you. For if you see this Sight so weird, So tempted you'll be To say Blackbeard! HAVE YOU HEARD THAT- by Dolly Teising Many people have come to the conclusion that Andy Ponder is partial to red hair? People are funny, especially when they get lost and stuck in elevators at colleges and especially when those people are Ralph Wortman, Judy Jlucllcr, Iiurbara Scott, and Judy Cursenscn? They attended a Journalism Workshop at Rosary College, Saturday, December 1. City garbage and refuse disposal is being studied by Tony Culata, Jim Kuzunis, Burl Wolke, and Larry Ticlcncr. Say, what are your future careers, boys? No one can understand why Elise Antlynos likes to hide under the red hood of her new car coat? Could it be that sho is shy? Instead of gum, the chewing set has turned to toothpicks. Why not buy the plastic ones? They last longer. Elvis Presley has some competi- tion from John lfurnahrm imitating the screaming southerner? For some strange reason this reporter has the impression that Nuncie Butler is dramatically in- clined? The student body is quickly real- izing that all of the football and basketball team members are expert salesmen when it comes to basket- ball tickets? There are indeed, per- sons who can testify that several of them certainly have good lines. Seniors are still raving about what a wonderful asset Mrs. Mil- flrcrl Tun Kessel was to the Senior Tonsil Parade as chief music high school co-ordinator tthat's piano player to youj? 71'0!1 f Uloosci Korner is capable of turning on a Florida tan at will. Wonder what the reason for this is? PYRAMID GRILL 5211 N. DAMEN WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT An entirely new department devoted exclusively to the placement counsel- ing service oi new graduates. It you have any ottico or business skills for particular interests or train- mgl, we believe we can place you to your best advantage. All jobs are tree to graduates. ot course. Phone or como in. and let's talk it over. Mrs. V. Weqonor SECURITY COUNCIL 140 N. Dearborn St. RA. 6-0388

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Q 'lv' IOYEUX NOEL EDITOR:KARLGA'l'ES Page Two T H E A M U N D S E N L O G December 19. 1956 ' wins f c 2 'Q L P mqummg an a 'me FROSH-SOPH I ask you for chatter Q REPORTER STUDENTS, RATE YEIOURSELVES 'Sr ' on'o Question: What do you like best about the Christmas season? f'h14ck Nklenri, 4B: Santa Claus, what else? Jim Norum, 3B: T h e XVI1 i t e Christmases we never have and the mistletoe. Janet Hfmvs. 4B: I like the Christmas carols: they sure give me that holiday feeling. Dennis Zvri. 4A: The money I get for Christmas presents. It comes in handy. DlI11771lJtll'li'.Y0l1, 1A: All that food! Gerry Wullvrt. 413: Sitting by the fireplace waiting for Santa to bring my present- Frun Nufrilhis, 3B: Eating the cookies wc leave for Saint Nick. The parties. Bonnie Obcrlv, 4A: Douglas Bergst. lB: I know what I don't like: dressing up as Saint Nick! I.orf'Ivi Ilurpvr, 2B: I enjoy shop- ping for presents, and the street corner Santas, but most of all the general spirit people are in. Gordon Porn, 4B: Getting off school. Karen. Ingchritson. 3B: Decorat- ing the tree with all the family around. Karen Tltorsrn, 3B: The presentsi Bonnie Bond, 4B: Working dur- ing the vacation. Not that I like working, but the money is nice. Ralph Ifempert, 4B: Watching Rudolph's nose light. up. l.ou'r'II Stone, 2A: Freezing snow- balls for use next summer. Jun rtlmilmmsou, 4A: I always enjoy all the fun of preparing for the winter music festival. Janice Hilr, 3B: Accompanying our church choir as they take el- derly people to see the beautiful decorations in Sauganash. LUCKY I3 WINS The number 13 certainly isn't un- Iucky for Diane Dunne, ZA. For the second year in a row, Diane has won the l,ibrary's poster con- test. The students are allowed to choose a number for their posters when they are entered. The Library Council judges the entries by the numbers. Diane chose 13 each time and again received a S5 book. Over 50 posters were entered and second prize went to Barbara Schiff- man, 2B, and third prize went to Faith Poch, 2B. Honorable mention went to Judy LeBow, 2Bg Sharon Carnell, 2Ag Karleue Heunig, 2Ag Lvuu Gruin, 2A3 and Carol Dus- zak, 2A. The most unusual poster was the one done by Brenton Bur- gessor. The judging took place in the library on November 27. . When called upon in class, and you are unprepared, do you- a. Profess your ignorance? b. Fake it out? c. Mock a dead faint? 2. Do your teachers- a. Like you? b. Hate you? c. Fear you? d. Don't know you're alive? 3. How are your grades- a. Red? b. Green? c. A teacher's pet, huh? 4. Arc your extra curricular ac- tivities- a. Expensive? b. Educational? c. Illegal? 5. An appropriate song for class cutters is- a. Aain't Misbel1avin'? b. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone? c. Steal Away? d. Makin' Whoopee? 6. When caught reading a love letter in class, should you- a. Try tossing it out the win- dow? b- Claim you write for the Log? c. Swallow it bravely? 7. When school athletic heroes ask to see your test papers, you should- TRIMMING THE TREE PROVES TRAGIC The disarray the house stood in meant one thing. the Yuletide sea- SOI1 WGS UPON US. Walking on the wall to wall carpeting, one might feel he was treading on a bed of glass, for the last box of ornaments had just joined its predecessors in their granular graves on the rug. Because the ornaments had met their fate on the floor, it was nec- essary to improvise decorations for our bare tree with what was avail- able. Although the tree had collapsed three times and each time losing some of its ornaments, in its com- pleted form it was still a thing of splendor, standing there, the dill pickles softly swaying in the breeze. This was just a fraction of its beauty however. Here and there shone glimmers of the neighbors' costume iewelry and s p a r k 1 i n g through the garlands of nylons that enshrouded the tree shone the egg beater, Pa's reading glasses and a gold eyelash curler. Alas, an unthoughtful family member brushed against the tree, sending it flying out the window and hurtling into the alley below. However, our Christmas was happy, although perhaps not as festive as that of the garbage co1lector's. . Give it to them, It's the least yo11 can do for the team? b. Tell the teacher. It's for their own good? c. Play deaf and dumb? 8. Are you something of an A.H.S. hero since you- a. Made the basketball team? b. Grew side-burns? c. Started making moonshine out of hair tonic in the chem lab? 11. For the first time since June 1955 have you- a. Passed all your subjects? b. Attended a class? c. Missed a Friday Nite dance? 12. Who told you there was no Santa Claus- a. Your parents? b. Your fairy godmother? c. The ol' witch down the block? 13. Did you become an honor stu- dent by- a. Extra studying? b. Bribery? c. Blackmail? 14. When you fail a subject do you- a. Complain to the Ass't Prin- cipal? b. Fall into a convulsive fit? c. Take it sportingly-it's all a part of the game? d. Oh, you never pass? Students Tour Tribune And this is a copy of a comic- scrip to bc printed in January, said thc guide. Immediately seven AHS students rushed over to thc table to read what would bc hap- pening to Dondi next year. Where iccrc they? They were on a gutdcd tour of thc Tribune accompanied by Mrs. Mtddendorff. The seven, who were Nancy Wich- ert, Jean Sorensen, Geraldine Skep- tar, Carol Peterson, Avis Johnson, Janice Hite and John Fludas, ob- tained tickets for the tour which was held on Monday, November 26. An interesting movie about the paper used was seen by the small group, which also included some visiting 4H club members. It told of the process of making paper from the cutting of a tree to the time the printed paper is sold on a street corner. The tour included a look at the printing room, photo- graphic room, and a peek over the editor's shoulder in the city room. Certified Photo Supplies 1949 W. LAWRENCE AVENUE EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC V HALLMARK CARDS A Use Our Lay-away Plan I say What's new But all you want to tell me Is who's going with who. In spite of your conspiracy I went on a stalk So from me to you Here's the latest talk. The Fashion Show, One of our biggest events, And ever so lovely Were the Frosh attendants. Sue Paulson made the 2B's smile 2A Dotty Payne looked great all the while. Two other girls that rate a Wow Are Sharleen La Bott and Evie Mostow. Hay strewn everywhere On your clothes and in your hair Yes, hayrides are fun, everyone agrees Just ask the Vivs or the Shawnees. California, Oklahoma, places in the sun For travelers Sue Reynolds, Tom Woolington. Sue for a visit, Tom to stay We'll miss them both, while they are away. In asking for names of popular faces The list is quite long To name two each issue Is certainly wrong They are all the names that cause quite a stir: Carolyn Sargis Danny Moyer Donna Chichester And to conclude this month with Willie Shaw Dale Schneider Judy Galbraith VIKING ALL YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE HERE 5115 N.Damen Ave. SU 4-9325 VIKING BONUS This Coupon Will Be Honored at the Reduced Rate of 65 cents On Any Wednesday or Thursday Evening O SHOE SKATE RENTAL O New Riverview Roller Rink 2500 W. Belmont ,7...?

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1 GLAD IUL ' ' EDITOR:IOAN Page Four T H E A M U N D S E N L O G December 19. 1956 Commercialization Prevalls Tlllig? 'NQIMATFEK , .e s - ' - 00. , - - -- --' , During Christmas Season 'F YB:-0 i -my tYiA. bv Difme H--1-r Wm ' 3'i'tf ?ft'i .' CORNER For many ll1'llI'S both reli ious and la U 9 1.U i. 3 at aldw T ' ' ' . . g y A Lens: ii hunk 1 ., i'23'2ff, , gi-oups liar-e been complaining about the com- rl Ag' V . your ts... .. , .. . .. .. mercialization of Christmas. The commercial OR SYWQLL ' 'P MIANT By Omie Dqnielg season of Christmas begins around Thanks- cy-QEQK E L7 -4 SCKTI Our heritage of music consists not of songs giving Day when stores display wares for FUR .h , vb .. y. f I that are played for their good beat 3 but of holiday gift-giving. lt lasts until December 24, Qukggp A ' 62, ? I music, the words and music of which may mean when it should really just begin. Families who . 7 . . Y r- t something to the listener, would not dream of eating their Thanksgiving A in 'ff' s - V' l N Although popular music is undeniably very turkey a week in advance, or of having their ' ' Q much a part of our daily living, this music will 4th of July pienie in June, give no thought to .12 in time be replaced by other kinds, and that the fact that, when they awake on December Q' A Ill will pasg too. In considering the enduring qual. 25, there is not a shred of Christmas left. Every present has been opened, every carol has been sung ami the tree has dried out. Christ- mas is apt to be a dull day given to overeating. Modernism has become the theme of the majority of the modern artists and window decorators. To this group, tradition has become a hidebound thing to be scorned at all costs. The proof of their attitude has been apparent during the past few years on State Street. We have seen such ridiculous things as pastel Christmas trees, powder blue reindeer, laven- der angels, pink dancing teddy bears, the tra- ditional holly wreath replaced by a sequinned pastel feather wreath, and even Santa Claus in an all white suit! A visitor from Mars, observing all the decor- ations and feverish activity might well ask, What are these people celebrating? Many of us have ot'ten wondered just whose birthday are we honoring? Aren't we celebrating a birth- day with the guest ot' honor carefully hidden away in the naves of our churches? What a boy you are for asking questions, his father said. I'd like to know what would have happened ii I'd asked as many questions as you do when I was a boy. Perhaps, suggested the young hopeful, you'd be able to answer a iew more oi mine. THE AMUNDSEN LOG Present Endeavors Inspired by Past Accompllnhmentl Members of Quill and Scroll and Illinois State High School Press Association 5110 N. DAMEN AVE., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS PRINCIPAL ...,,,.,,, ,,,i................,........ C . K. Anderson ASST. PRINCIPAL .......,.,. ..,.,. H arry P. Fuller . . . Mrs. Middendorif EDITORIAL ADVISOR BUSINESS ADVISOR .. , ,,,,.... Miss Bauersfeld EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ,.,,,,.,,.,...,.,...,.......,,..,. Iirn Kcxzanis ASSOCIATE EDITORS - Pat Wittlinger, Karl Gates. Vince Reilly, Ioan Helmken. Iohn Flu- das, Milton Wolke, Sandy Swenson, Iohn Schultz. SENIOR CORRESPONDENTS ....,.,. Ian Townsend. Nancy Skreko EDITORIALS ............ Pat Thornton, Sandy Seifert EXCHANGE EDITORS ...,,.,,,,,..,,.,. Ralph Wortman, Mary Lou McClane ART STAFF .. , , ,i.,, Kit Trudeau, Gary Grimes STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER .,,,,,.,,.,.,. Iohn Neumeier BUSINESS MGRS. .,,,. Karen Lucas. Earl Delnick Letters to Santa Dl'!If Sanfal Mom still thinks I believe in you, even tho Pin 18, so she told mc to write. Don't tell the guys! Please bring me an electric razor for Christmas. I don't have onc because Mom says I'm too young to shavc. It's hard, cause I have to sneak down to thc basement and use a broken glass to shave with. One of the Monks Dear Monk: You really have a problem, and I know it won't help a bit, but I could send you a shiny red electric train for boring club meetings. Santa Dear Santa: I am four years old, and have been a very good boy this past year. My mother says that shc can't afford thc few things I want this Christmas, so I am asking you for them. I would like: A switch blade knife A 33 automatic A calf's lcathcr shoulder holster Johnny Dillinger Dear Johnny: I am sorry to tell you that I have no more switch blades left. However, if you would like a shiny red electric train, I'd be happy to bring one to you. . Santa Dear Santa: My name is Ophelia Zelda Java. I HATE my name, and I can't understand why my mother gavc me such a name. I would love a pretty namc such as Samantha Mac or Lollic Kay for Christmas. Ophie Dear Ophie: I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a big name problem. I can hardly bring you a. new name, because my power doesn't go that far- However, if you would like a. shiny red electric train, I'd be happy to bring one to you. Santa ities of music down through the ages, it comes to mind that the main type which has stood the test of time, better, perhaps, han all others is the religious music of all denominations. A good example of this music is in the age old Christmas carols, and although years may fly by, and songs may come and go, these carols have outlasted them all. They live on to be sung and enjoyed each December with re- newed vigor and appreciation. Because of their age and familiarity, they are often sung and heard with what may be termed an indifferent ear. People guilty of listening in this maner are missing everything that Christmas carols were written for. This is 9. shame for these songs are among the most beautiful and stirring music in the world. The effect of their melodies and words upon count- less numbers of people throughout the genera- tions cannot be measured. A carol can make you happy or bring you peace, and above all. help you to have a happier, more meaningful Christmas. Clubs Seem to Be Order of the Day After most girls and boys have been at Amundsen for a couple of months, they begin to think about forming or joining clubs. By the time the sophomore year starts. they are all firmly established into groups of from ten to fifteen persons each. Girls are known to do this more than boys, but there are boys' clubs, too. Everyone joins a club because it is the thing to do, and nearly everyone is in one. It gives a person a feeling of belonging, and being a member of a group, that is true. However, the people in clubs associate almost 100 percent with only the members of their own club. They miss out on many opportunities for acquaint- ances with fine and interesting students, whose friendships would be invaluable to them. Most highschool have either clubs or sorori- ties of some kind. They are not a bad thing, but the people joining them should not depend wholly on the other members for companion- ship, but should become better acquainted with many students. 5f'Xf'N-fXSf'Xf'Xf'x S fxfifxfxfxx xfxfx. iifsif Use Your Head - lt's the Little Things That Count s ex fxfx sfxffx