Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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'ebruary 13, 1942 Taft Tribune I'rue or False? Study Science, Learn Answer by Doris Ericksen Believe it or not should really e the heading for this story. The ncoming freshmen are practically ushing to be included in the gen- ral science classes in spite of the .ict that it is a required subject. What makes it so interesting? imply that so many different h-ases of work are taken up that o one has time to be bored. Among topics studied are food hysiology, hygiene, astronomy, feather, climate, and water supply. The Dead Arise Miss Irma Grosser, science in- states, They like espe- tructor, ially to note the scientific aspects nvolved nstance -rought in newspaper stories-for in the account of a man back to life after being -ronounced dead while undergoing n operation: in that of the effect t' stimulation on a man found rozen to death in an alleyg and in hat of a boy whose tongue was rozen to a lamp post. Pupils learn to judge so that rizarre tales, supposed to be scien- ific, are not taken gullibly. Mechanics Also Studied Mechanical work, which is in eality application to physics and hemistry, is studied later. Simple ,nd complex machines, fuels, com- fustion, fire prevention, light, ound, and electricity are just a few if the topics studied. Knowledge of the scientific fact f these principles and ideas, which are the tools of the scientist, nables one to understand his en- ironment. Appreciation of the benefits of cience to human progress, knowl- dge concerning applications and irinciples which science has devel- ped to give greater comforts and onveniences in home and commun- ty, and the habit of scientific hinking are all objectives in the general science classes. Scientific Attitude Promoted Classwork is supplemented by novies, field trips, book reports, lrojects, and demonstrations to de- 'elop a scientific attitude which ould be characterized by these nottoes: be open-minded: get the acts: recognize the problem: ex- .erimentg make accurate observa- ionsg do some reflective thinking: veigh results and make scientific onclusions. Another objective, states Mr. I. E. Johnson, head of the general cience department, is to stimu- ate scientific interest to a point vhere learning becomes voluntary ,nd natural, possibly with the re- ult that some scientific pursuit is hosen as a vocation, l jllumni Hold Round-Table Chat The otiicers oi the Alumni Association get together to make plans tor the coming season's recreation. They are. tram left to right: Frank Zematis. recording secretary: May Nelson, secretary: Norvert Smolinski. president: Aline Neiman. vice president: and Bob Schaefer, treasurer. Taft Teachers Improve Minds With New Books Among added to several books recently the teachers' rental li- brary are the follow-ing: Soap Be- Ears by Cornelia Otis hind the Skinner includes eighteen essays dealing with various subjects from beauty salons to the Defense of Long Island. In her latest novel, Saratoga Trunk, Edna Ferber depicts life in New Orleans and Saratoga in the 1880's. Besides showing Sara- toga in its revival of another phase of American Growth and National Character. Inside Latin America by John Gunther, while taking you through Latin American countries, explains their policies, problems, leaders, people, and how each affects the world and ourselves. Pearl Buck again brings her char- acters of The Good Earth back to life in Dragon Seed, a story of war-torn China. Windswept, a house on the Maine coast, provides a title and story material for a novel by Mary Ellen Chase. The book, Wind- swept is a chronicle of the for- tunes of a family and their rela- tives and friends, who built the house in the early 80's. If assistance is needed in figur- ing out your income tax, you'll find the solution to all your problems in Fasser's book on Income Tax. Following the Declaration of In- dependence, there occurred a criti- cal period in Australia. Botany Bay, a refuge for England's law of- fenders, was colonized during these trying times. Wright All Out For Defense Going over the top for defense, Wright City Junior College, because of the shortage of skilled defense workers, is giving a special techni- cal conrse. This is a one-year course, including in its curriculum rhetoric, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, drawing and radio. In addition 10 special credit courses will be offered to students in preparation for the armed forces. Some of these courses are photography, explosives, electrom- ics, radio elements, and many Others essential to the nation's defense. The third category includes 60 civilian defense courses designed for student and adult citizens of Chicago. Taught by the regular faculty, these courses will offer in- struction in all fields pertinent to our national defense. Any person is eligible to attend without cost. ,,l,ii...l..l- Lincoln Comes to Taft A broadcast featuring the famous stage and screen star, Raymond Massey, in his interpretation of Abe lincoln in War Years, was presented to the Taft students during three assemblies hcld Wed- nesday, February ll. in commemo- ration of Lincoln's birthday. A striking effect, both novel and new, thrilled the Taftite when the curtain parted to reveal a bust of Lincoln in a maze of spotlight, decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. A great American flag fluttered in the background. Each assembly period was 35 minutes long and C hell schedule was in effect all day. 1 7 Marjorie Crockatt Heads Junior Girlsg Choruses Selected Gendielle, Zetterberg Having organized late last semes- ter, the Junior Girls' club held their first election last Friday, Feb- ruary 6. Offices will be filled by the following 3A students: Marjorie Crockatt, p r e s i d e n tg Floyetta Wheeler, vice-president: Patricia Flynn, treasurerg Carolyn Larson, secretary: Nina Mae Burns, record- ing secretaryg and Marjorie Miller, sergeant-at-arms. The 3A's, originators of Junior Girls', will 'invite the 3B's to join as soon as the club is well organ- ized. Besides finding this organization an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with their, classmates the girls also aim at strengthening the scholastic standard. The tentative date set for tl1e next meeting is February 20 during long division. Choruses Elect Officers Mrs. Ruth Lino, director of both choruses, said that she would try to fix any tenor singer's program in order to include him in the mixed chorus. Lust Friday the choruses elected officers. The results in the girls' chorus are: president, Josephine Gendielleg vice-president, Mary Bo- arinig secretary, Lillian Wahlquistg treasurer, Doris Ericksong librar- ians, Marilyn Ellis and Georgia Warton. Those elected to offices in the mixed chorus are: Jack Zetterberg, president: Ted Pfister, vice-presi- dent, Betty McQuilken, secretary: Joan Carpenter, treasurer: and Carol Hawley and Joyce Dolan, li- brarians. Accompanists for the girls' chorus are Carmelita Larocco and Betty Holiday: the mixed, Ruth Lorch and Ruth Kohtala. Constitutional Convention Held Solving many differences in opin- ion, the Student Council revised certain parts of its constitution to make it more consistent with the school management. Distribution of charts under the direction of Betty McCormick, chairman of the Student Council Safety committee, has been in progress during the past few weeks. This action was to call the atten- tion of students having cars in the family to the possible savings of materials which are needed in war- fare. The chart, as a Defense-Safety project, shows the cost of fuel and tires as the speed of the car in- creases. The girls apparatus club is con- tinuing its activitles again this semester under the supervision of Miss Donna McGuire.

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6 Taft Tribune HCP Cats in Groove Sweetheart of the Month As Swing Linguist Decodes Modern ive to Ickies By Robert Smith Since the last jim session ad- ditional material has been obtained from the book Music for Fun! By listening in on a conversation between a long-underwear guy and a hep-chick, the following enlightening inform a tion was grasped: The hep-chick was going to town with reasons for a solid powerhouse in a large sized comb-o. The Long-hair was in farci' of a stronger combination of licorice stick, push-pipe and pluml,ing. The chick cited tl1e example of the name hand with just that set-up that had one big flopperoo in Chi. Although it was a killer-diller group, it played too much schmaltz and the cats ruled it out. Lcngey came back with the fact that sugar-bands such as that of Guy Lombardo were making enough money with their corn to forge three squares a day. At this cutting remark, Chick was taken abuck, and began to see red. At this time Chick was joined by a Canary and Longey was bolstered by the sight of a friend who played a bow-wow bungalow. Chick once more begun her argu- ment for the Hpowerhouse' but be- gan to gesture wildly, just missing l.ongey's nose. At this supposed attack, Longey opened his violin case, pulled out a squeak-box and threatened to paste Chick with the bloody end of it. Chick and the Canary lost, their temper at this threat and would have torn Lougey and the Dog-house player apart it' they had not been separated by two nosey screw- balls, For the information of those Hicks who don't dig me, a dic- tionary of the terms used follows: The character spoken of as Longey is a classical musician. The Chick is a girl who is in the know, while the powerhouse she advocated is the ,rhythm section, and a combo is a combination or band. The classical musician felt that licorice sticks tclarinetsb, push- pipes ftrombonesj, and plumb- ing ftrumpetsb were better. The name-band is a band with a leader of reputeg flopperoo is a flop, and Chi is, of course, Chi- cago. A killer-diller group is one that plays swing with a terrific thrill, but when the Chick said that the schmaltz killed it, she meant that instead of swing, the band played too much sentimental stuff. The corn played by Lombardo A flash of color whirling by. A lovely ballerina floating along. Yes, it's Lucille Nitsche, 3A, Prin, L. A. Hoefer's choice for Sweet- heart of the Month. Lucille, or Lucy as she is called, has provided entertainment many times for Taftites with her .er excellent dancing ability. But not only Taftites have enjoyed watch- ing her, for she has danced with the Littlefield Ballet at the Civic Opera House, with the Dorothy Dorbin Dancers at the Palmer House and Drake Hotel, and with the Chicago Opera Company at the Goodman theater. Among Lucille's numerous activi- ties at Taft are the girls' chorus, of which she is president, and the Honor Society, in which she is chfirman of the dance committee. She is a member of the Screw- balls in the Bowling league. In Lucille's sophomore year she was chosen as one of the Ideal Taft- ites, and she won the posture con- test last year. Her hobby is collecting dance steps and costumes from various lands. She has no particular pet peeves and her favorite dish is chile con carne. As to sports, Lucille favors horse- back riding and swimming. Lucy is a straight S girl and plans to go to college. Right now, however, her secret ambition is to perform difficult dance steps which she hasn't already mastered, and her secret desire is to take a few weeks vacation and go to Texas. Taft Fireman Makes It Hot by Henry Green Who is it that is making it hot for Taftites? It's Mr. R. Swenson, Taft's fireman, He doesn't always sit and smoke that pipe down in the boiler room. He is responsible for all the heat that is being put on Taftites. It takes eight hundred tons' of coal to heat Taft every winter, or about four tons a day. Every time the piston on the stoker goes in, it pushes another seven pounds of coal into the boiler. If there is anyone who wishes to get in trim for the hereafter by be- ing an experienced coal shoveler, apply at Taft's boiler room. The stokers could use a rest. Then too, at Taft, is a man who fixed more doorknobs than any other living man. He is Mr. W. Harry Cbetter known as Butchi, Taft's carpenter and chief fixer- upper. Besides doorknobs, he fixes hinges, broken desks, and any broken things that can be repaired. Note: He says he always gives service with a smile. is a form of old-fashioned mediocre music. The canary who joined the Chick was a female singer, while the bow-wow bungalow and dog house refer to the bass fiddle. Farrell Helps Grads to Get Employment Mrs, Mary Farrell, Taft's one- man placement service,, has been a great help to graduating students. In the Janua1'y graduating class 711, of the students wanted work and 28fZ, expected to go to college. Out of those who wanted work, 3817, received jobs with the average be- ginning salary of seventy dollars a month. If you were to look around town you would find as pages in banks, Eldridge Adams, Elaine Anderson, Doris Carlson, Eileen Jensen, Lois Johnson, Betty Miller,, Patricia Peterson, Don Reum, Helen Swan- son, and John Wortman. Doing office work are Lillian Aehlert, Howard Behm, Robert Behr, Mary Cwiertnia, Ruth De- Graf, Genevieve Gnaski, Lorraine Hanson, Jean Isakson, Evelyn Kei- sel, Norma Lehman, Lois Mau, Jean Nessheim, Dorothy Rogers, Evelyn Schneider, Joan Shaw, La Verne Schumaker, Bill Stephan, and Gladys Thor. James Craig is an apprentice in a Tool and Die Company, while Herman Fischer is bringing home the bacon as a butcher's appren- tice. Tait Smarties Win Renown In King's Cour Below are listed the Taft s dents who have won renown their majestfs court tTaft hi schooly by hilving either four S or three S's and one E I: marking period thus having th names engraved o11 the roll honcr. The names are presented here submitted by division teacher 1A's Dorothy Benson, Ralph Carlsf Delores Comerford, Ethel Dalqui Lawrence Dcmski, Jifmes Jacobs Lois Johnson, Robert Jorgens Lorraine Keiffel, Corrine Lausch Marion Lindsten, Jean Love, Co lyn Manchee, Gene Mason, Jer Olson, Harold Pearson, Germai Petermann, Carol Petty, Mari Rees, Daniel Schneider, Ire Sprccker, Donald Stephan, Richs Tholin, David Utti, Robert Walk Nancy Weise, Josephine Westbro 2B's Tom Craft, Mary Dalton, Dorot Etinger, Marjorie Bigler. 2A's Victoria Asimopulos, Corrine 1 bon, Marion Doemland, Edw Ferguson, Robert Forney, He Herman, Betty Holzem, Lois Mas Charlene Samuelson, Amelia S kovic, Patsy Sullivan, Dorothy V son. 3B7S Gloria Brodhagen, Erna ll Bone, Stella Burbulis, Betty Clav Merton Conolly, Lois Duty, L Gohde, Jack Kapfhammer, Phy Kuklish, Marcella Lukowski, Dc Miller, Richard Riedel, How Rudin, Rosemarie Shutte, Luc Sussland, Janeva Weichmann, R+ mary Wollsten, June Yeaman. 3A's Lorraine Blum, James Cont non, Phyllis Dolan, Shirley F4 James Forney, Donald Frizen, ' ginia Gilhurs, John Granath, Verne Hogfelt, Lois Horstmei Shirlee, Jasper, Curtis Johns Florence Kaminski, George K1 Ethel Kllpfel, Margaret Konci Carmelitta Larocco, Lucille Lar Ann Majercik, Felix Matarese, li tha Niestadt, Lucille Nitsche, Ja Petrie, Judd Pope, Muriel Ris' Ruth Solberg, James Tatton, 4B's Norman Flosch, Charlotte Fr: Betty Holiday, Marilyn Izard, J Ringquist, Robert Smith, Milt Tess. 4Avs Annette Avery, Lois Ben Marilyn Brandt, Joan Carpei Jean Cullen, Audrey Dietz, fEd.J Dolan. Lorene Fosler, L phine Gendielle, Meredith Graf Mary Graves, Jean Hempel, Els: Kralik, Jeanne Lutz, Pearl Ms Jean Nowakowski, Lorraine Rls Donald Sinnen, Lois Varnell, i ence Zielinski. February 13, 194

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8 Girls' Locker Room Echo Miss Freidella Newburger is to lie sponsor of the G. A. A. for this semester, as she has taken over the duties of Mrs. Margaret Walker, Miss Newburger and her G. A. A. associate have big plans for this semester. One of them is a party a month for the freshman, sopho- more, junior, and senior classes. Welcome Freshies!! The G. A. A. has planned a party for you Feb- ruary 17, come out and enjoy you1'- selves, All girls are askedito get their G. A. A. membership cards now while the drive is on. It terminates within a few weeks, so hurry, Girls having a G. A. A. awa.rd with a third period free, and who want to become a Board of Control member, may obtain applications from any board member. By way of informing the fresh- men, who have recently joined the G. A. A. the officers for this semes- ter are: Wanda Fisher, president, Mable Heen, vice president, Betty McQuilken, secretary, and Ruth MacGregor, recording secretary. Come on girls, make your G. A. A. a big success this year by giving your full cooperation to the offi- cers. We want more activities and more socialsf' said Miss New- burger. Many of the readers will echo these sentiments wholeheart- edly. Join the G. A. A. this semes- ter and the next, and next. Work for a letter. Be known as a Letter Girl. Be one of the elite. Are you interested in sports? If you are, volleyball practice has al- ready started. It is one of the most popular sports among the girls. Sixth period every Friday, has been set aside by the girls' gym de- partment for those interested in earning extra G. A. A. points. Taft Goes Military More and more, the alumni of Taft are becoming involved in the present war, Charles Jahnke, summer school graduate of June '40, has entered the service as an air cadet. Fred Parks and Dick Oberg, both June '41 have enlisted in the ma- rines wbile Alex Dendor, January '41, is now flying with an air squad- ron in Mississippi. Rumor has it that Alex is preparing to accept a commission in the near future. Hume Harris, Alan Hoff, Paul Howard, Edward Leason, Reinhold Bendle, Ohlander Serra, and Tory Spencer have joined the navy. Alex and Billy Rogers, twins, have joined the air corps, Walter Anders is a Seaman 1st class, and Warren Cripen is in with the U. S. M. S. C. S. Taft Tribune February 13, 19 Basketeers Break Even- Bo s' Locker Win Two Games, Lose Two Room Echo Taft's Senior Cagers scored their second consecutive victory, Tues- day, February 3, when they easily downed Waller, 46 to 36. The Jun- ior team, however, was blitzed by Waller's great five to the tune of 65 to 22. Again pacing the senior attack was Norman Soderholm, center, who managed to sink seven buckets and three free throws for a total of 17 points. The senior basketeers jumped to an early lead, which they never re- linquished. The half-time score was 25 to 13. For 'l'aft's juniors, it was an en- tirely different tale, as they were literally swept off their feet by Waller's fast and accurate sharp shooters, who as yet are undefeated. Jack Berry, Taft guard, was able to penetrate Waller's tight defense three times, thus scoring six points and leading his team in this re- spect. The Eaglites were trailing at the end of the first half by 33 points. The score was 41 to 8. The senior quintet swept to vic- tory over the Steinmetz five on the hardwood at Steinmetz, chalking up a score of 36 to 30, January 30. The scoreboard revealed a tally of 38 to 17 in favor of the green and silver in the junior match. Norman Louis Soderholm, the spark in the silver and b1ue's line-up, led the team with seven Hbuckets' and three free throws. Captain Gene Corcoran, veteran basketeer, played his last game for Taft and played it well. He was close behind Louis with five bas- kets and one free throw. The beginning five for Taft were Charles Gauger and Norbert Paul- ish, forwards, Norman Soderholm, center, and Frank Lakafka and Gene Corcoran, guards. Starting for the juniors were Henry Anderssohn and Bernard Otolski, forwards, Jrck Barry, center, and Ted Bujewski and Art Momnich at the guard positions. Senn smashed Taft in the basket- ball games at Taft January 26. The senior score was 39 to 18 and at the final whistle the junior score was 29 to 16. . The senior starting five for the silver and blue were the same as in the Steinmetz game. The junior lineup consisted of Hank Anderssohn and Bernard Otolski at forward, with James Craig in the center position. Ted Bujewski and Lee Smith started as guards. The Taft quintets were scalped by the Lane Indians 39 to 18 in the senior battle and 38 to 15 in the junior struggle on January 20. In the senior game, Bob Hood was high point man. The starting lineup was as follows: Gaugeir and Paulish, forwards, Soderholm, cen- ter , Lakafka and Corcoran, guards. Taft Ice Team T riumplzs Here are the junior champs of the high school skating toumument. Reading from left to right are: Don Pedler and Don Filmore. relay team: George Fisher. 880 winner, and lack Congdon. first in the 220 event. Captain Boots Massong is not pictured. Proof that the baseball season drawing near can be seen by wat ing the antics of Eagle pitch Wright Peterson, as he prepares the first practice on Mond March 23 by going to bed at eig every night and running two mi each morning before breakfast. Many Taftites are wonderi who those handsome shirtless bn are that can be seen walking do' the halls led by Jim Srednicki c rying parts of the bleachers to 1 gym before basketball games. Tl are hard to recognize without thi uniforms but they do belong to 1 Taft football team. Bob Johnson, undefeated 220 m of the senior swimming team cently gave a blood transfusion his sick cousin. What a man! Ted Bujewski, star guard on 1 junior basketball team, was rece ly appointed captain of the jun team. Coach Harry Miller has been structing his swimmers in the di cult art of synchronized swimmi' Mourn Loss of Corcoran Coach Jack Rapper's basketb team beat Steinmetz 36-30, Ge Corcoran, one of their ablest pl: ers, bowed out by scoring elex points for the Eagles. Bob Wilkin, senior basketb player was ready to shoot somec after viewing his new semester p gram. It seems his division teacl forgot he was a member of 1 Eagle five and gave him first to 1 tenth inclusive. This would not g him time to practice before gam With watering eyes he went to ' teacher and sobbed out his sto Miss June Carleton, so impress by his sincerity, gave him a shor program. Intramural Champs Present and future basketb stars of Taft were awarded med: at the award assembly, Tuesd: January 28. After battling their way to t top, in their respective class four teams were rewarded for thi efforts and championship in 1 1942 Intramural Basketball Tourl ment. The teams are: Senior, Tom Re hold, captain, William Freit Harry Goeppiuger, Roman Stolins and Bruce Kelso, Junior, Peter l lermo, captain, Jack Walter, Vi liam Howard, James Bryant, a Cliff Daymcntg Sophomore, Har- Berns, captain, Donald Smith, R ert Bianchi, Everett Hill and Hel Troester, F 1' e s h m a n, Wall: Kooken, captain, Donald Paela Walker Millner, Richard Thoi and Maurice La Plante.