Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Taft Changed Into Ice Pond Be., Beeee ft le 1-ee Defense ol. VI. N0. 2 Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois February 27, 1942 , ll Things Sonsidered y' Howard Vincent 0'Callahan Taft Trib's expert photographelt tanley Logan, has won first prize id a.lso an honorable mention in 1 all city photography contest Jonsored by the All City Council ' Camera Clubs. Stanley's picture ,udy of an Easter Lily brought in rst prize. After remaining on dis- tay for a. few weeks at the Nor- an Willits camera store, the pic- tre along with other winning pho- vs will be shown in all high hools during the year. Ready, Aim, Fire! Tat't's rifle-range is being put in- commission for a team of sharp- ooters from the Magna Flux Cor- wration sponsored by Alderman illiam J. Cowhey. As the rifle range is made ready r use. it brings up talk of tether an R, O. T. C. will be irted at the school. Osbon Manners Grow? Mr. Kenneth Osbon is bearing up markably well under the strain building a new home. Work was irted last August 2 alld at the esent he hopes to he able to take his residence at Osbon Manners next August 2. 4A's Hold Meeting In preparation for gnaduation, the 4A's met in room 304 to I out applications for the Illinois ite Employment Service a11d also make arrangements for College y, February 17 and 18. Because of the shortage of room, 2 graduating class of approxi- ,tely 300 was divided into groups divisions. Auditorium Transformed During the first two weeks of .rch the auditorium stage will be sed while Mr. Ernest Blaar will making new back drops for the ge. The Taft Alumni Association will 1 in any way be outdone by Taft dents, They are therefore con- iplating issuing a newspaper to ir members twice yearly. The ne of this newspaper will be the 't Alumni News. Land of Free and Home of Brave .1 ,,,,--if Our country needs you! Everyone must do his part in aiding the war effort to make this world a place where the rights of man are respected. Uncle Sam demands that we stand behind the president and the armed forces in doing our share to protect the flag. The honor of figlltillg f0l' the country will be extended to a relative few. But that doesn't release any of the burden from our shoulders. Starting with knitting, the girls are blazing the trail on the Home Front, setting a goal for the boys to strive to equal. Wl1a.t can the boys do? They can make themselves physically fit so that when they do go to the armed forces they will be in condition. Taft's sport program offers ample opportunity to train both the body and mind by working with others. Remember team work is what makes an army. Learn now to take and carry out orders for tomorrow that may save your life, Get as much education as possible. The country will need leaders to form a new lifc when there are bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover. Continue in school! A mechanic is of more use to the army than an untrained man. College trained personnel make the best officers. By going tovschool and getting the most out of opportunities you do your part in defending the ramparts of democracy. March I2 Marks Opening of Gala Festival on Ice Headlining an Ice Review at Taft, March 12, will be Leo Fres- tnger, a lovely female figure skater and the championship Eagle ice skating team. How and where the skaters are going to get ice for the auditorium stage will remain a mystery until the show starts. The rumor that thc skaters will bring their own ice is at Present unconfirmed. Clovvning on skates and barrel jumping will be featured as pair figure skating cuts the ice. Tal't's city championship skating team will be on the rink showing the stuff that made them the best in the school system. The addition of Fresinger, United States olympic representative and holder of many international med- als, will lend an extra portion of flash and color. Tickets will sell at eleven cents and will be a valid excuse from class if presented and signed by the class teacher a day in advance. Performances will be held the fourth and ninth periods. In a free for all race, the mem- bers of the team will put forth all thier speed. To the victor, will go the spoils, in this case a new pair of skates. 3-l Mr. Osbon Holds Town Meeting Today Mr. Kenneth Osbon, history and civics teacher is sponsoring a Town Meeting Forum today, for all seniors. The meeting is to be patterned after the Town Meeting of the Air. which is broadcast every Thursday evening. The par- ticipants will consist of Dorothy Wleklinski, Josephine Gendielle, Henry Green, William Schneider, with Robert Smith as moderator. The topic to be discussed will he 'tHow lVill Youth Face the Fu- ture? The whole program will closely parallel the regular meeting of the night before, which will feature high school students from all over the country. ,

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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.

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Page 10 Taft Tribune February 27, 194 Aafustment Dept. . A. A. Bored', of Control uniorsl Here's Dzkcloses 116 Schedules Here Parents of students at Taft are welcome to confer with teachers concerning educational plans, col- lege entrance requirements, econ- omic aid, make-up work. failures, absences, health, and many other problems which relate to the educa- tion of their children, The following schedule shows the periods and hours that parents, as well as students, may consul! teachers in room 116. However, it is advisable to make an appoint- ment to avaid waiting. Period 1-8-8:40 Mr. A. Favaro, Mr. C. Johnson, Mrs. R. Lino, Mr. M. Weinstein. Period 2-8:43-9:23 Miss D. Allen, Miss M, Hinkle, Miss C. Holmes, Mrs. A. Holterhoff, Mr C. Johnson, Miss M. Johnson, Mrs. C. Lascher, Mrs. R. Lewis, Mr. J, McCalnfont, Mr. M. McCua.ig. ' Period 3-9:38-10:19 Miss D. Deigman. Miss A. Kiley, Miss E. Lueflemann, Mr. R. Miller, Mr. J. Rapper. Period 4-10:21-11:02 Mrs. N. Andrews, Mrs. I. Gold- fein, Miss H, Klug, Miss H. Mar- quardt, Miss M. Ryan, Miss R. Straight, Miss H. Teeters. Period 5-11:05-11:45 Miss F. Devenish, Miss J. Miss H. Leitenstorfer. Period 6-11:48-12:27 Miss M. Grant, Mr. J. Kupcinet. Period 7-12:30-1:11 Miss M. Pcaver. Mr. C. Jolmson. Period 8-1:14-1:51 p. m. Miss J. Carleton, Miss F. Dev- enisll. Miss M, Keech, Miss C. Kel- ly, Miss A. Moloney, Miss R. Straight, Period 0-1:59-2:37 Miss M. Berquist. Miss G. Buch- wnlter. Mrs. I. Dahlquist, Miss I, Grosser, Miss A, Kiley, Miss D. Maxon. Mr. J. McCalmont, Mr. M. McMurtry, Miss Maude Nelson, Mr, K. Osbon. Mrs. L. Perry, Mr. J. Rapier. Miss G. Rogers, Miss H. Szynianski, Mr. K. Seyller, Mr. C. Vestnl. Period 10-2:40-3:20 Miss J, Fink, Miss C. Lopate, Fox, Mrs. V. Mf'Conville, Mr. D. Mit- chell, Miss B. Ockerby, Miss H. Schmidt. Awards at Carnegie Ten scholarships, having the total value of S3,420, are being of- fered by the Carnegie Institute of Techniology. These scholarships are being offered to young men who are planning to become lend- ers in the field of engineering, All applications should be sub- mitted before March 2, 1942. Addi- t.ional information may be had at the office of Mr. F. T. Whiting, The G. A. A. Board ot Control. climbing oft their trapese long enough to have a picture snapped. are, lett to right, row one: Lee Brinkworth, Mary- alice Youmans. lean Hines, and Marilyn lzard: row two: Ruth Schmacher, Marion Pittatsis. Marge Crockett. Lois Duty, Dorothy Wleklinski. Wanda Fisher. and Betty McQuilkin. Girls not pictured are Mabel Heen. Ruth McGregor, Marilyn Brandt. lean Siegler. and Lois Meltzer. Honor Society Plans Program For Next Spring Taft's Honor Society is now one and a half years old, The Society has given Taft the hobby show and last spring, the flower show and dance. Last semester was more or less concerned with the business end of the club, but this season pro- mises to be the greatest of all, ac- cording to Miss Martha Hinkle, sponsor. The next meeting will be held February 25, the fourth and sixth periods in room 304. Following is the spring program: March 17-An entertainment or a dance. April 14-An outside speaker, un- known as yet. March 12-A special work ex- hibit. Probably on May 29, the Honor Society's event of the year will take place. At this time every student in the club plans to exhibit a specirl project of his or her favor- ite subject. This show will be held in the gymnasium and exhibit will include mathematics, language, art, music, history and hygiene. Room chairmen are also request- ed to send in the number of points of each member in their division. manager of the northwestern dis- trict of the Westinghouse Company. Tatt's 'C. U. C.' Helps Defense Division room delegates for the Clean-up Committee will soon take on the job of surveying the land around Taft. Robert Bianichi, 4B, is the head of this project. Each representative will be put in charge of a certain amount of land which he is to inspect. He must find the number of vacant lots in this dis- trict, record the address, the width, depth, and length of each. This data is required for the government war garden project. The C. U. C. is planning to have an assembly or a movie about the work that has been done to date in cleaning up Taft and vicinity. This is on the calendar for some time in April. Division room delegates are re- quested to attend all meetings in order to make the campaign against rats, dirt, and ugliness a huge success. Are you undecided about the col- lege you wish to attend? Then why not take a look in the library. There you will find an abundance of col- lege catalogues, complete with illus- trations and information. Duplicates oi these catalogues may also be found in 116. Chance to Express Views on Future your chance that there z many changes that should be ma old world, w Juniors! Here is shine! If you feel in this battered-up not express you opinions and yi some money, too? The Illinois Federation of Wo en's clubs has planned a sta wide contest for third-year hi school students in order to fi out just what you think of the ture. What do you think of edu tional and economic opportunit and relations among nations of t earth? Don't let other people your thinking for you. Don't back, say you're not interested, a lit your opportunities pass by. Remember, this is your count your America,,the land you'll l. and die in. Soon it's going to your 1'esponsibility to see that tl nation goes on being a free ma country. What are you thinkii Sit down now and give out w your ideas. Who knows, they n pay dividends. Only Juniors may enter this c test, the subject of which is 'l World of the Future: My Idez Get your thoughts down in l than 500 words, list all books which you have referred at the 6 of your essay, and give the auth of quotations you borrow credit them. Be sure not to write your na on each page but jot it down ol separate paper along with a st: ment from your teacher say that you have complied with regulations. The deadline is April 13 so ht your entry to your district p' ident who in turn will submit best essay in his district to State president, and keep your fi ers crossed. The prizes are 5 first prize: 2515, second, and third. Sweets Fill the Bill Mrs. Blanche Smith, lunchrc manager, is still satisfying sweet-tooth of every Taftite. ' sales have, however, lessened cause of lent and price increase Marie Martin, Queen of the ca counter, cheerfully takes in average of 3325 a day from Tafti About 1500 pieces of candy sold dailyg 330 nickel bars, 1200 penny pieces. The candy is obtained from different manufacturers, B1 taking the lead. Of the pe candies, malteasers are the n popular and peterkins seem tc the best loved of the nickel ca: