Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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:

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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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ebruary 27, 1942 Taft Tribune Jr. W. H. Johnson lends Message lo Young America In the axis nations many years 'e spent training young people to e for their country. While all men ld women must be willing to ake this supreme sacrifice, we, America, are more concerned lth training young people to live e kind of lives that will build a rong, incorruptible, prosperous, ld happy nation for all. Our America is not only worth 'ing for, it is worth hard living, lf-sacrifice, honesty, and un- lfishness. A great nation does not ecome great by its citizens sitting Lck and taking all the good things ey can get and letting some one se shoulder the duties and respon- bilities. The men and women who 'e responsible for the greatness of .is land today were not softies. iiey paid the price we must all be illing to to pay for freedom. Hard- lips were their regular fare. This true of every man and w0mUfn ho has made any worthwhile con- ibution to this nation's greatness. emember this when you are in- mvenienced by some little thing . your everyday life-remember it hen you are called upon for 'eater sacrifices. Dr. William, H. Jolmsvn. fed Cross to Aid u Boolz Campaign br Soldiers and Sailors What can l do to help my coun- y besides buying defense bonds id stamps? This problem con- onts many students, anxious to J their part in this great conflict. he Red Cross, an organization ex- ting since the last World War. is aided wounded soldiers, home- ss people, and provided shelter n' orphans and aged. Its main pur- Jse right now is to give all the elp it can to the suffering people 1 this war. Taft has made donations of both othing and money, but now the ed Cross asks you to give again. his time you are requested to give Joks for the reading enjoyment of Lilors, soldiers, and marines. Any type of book will be accept- l, although history, biographies, Joks on aviation, and modern nov- s are preferred. Do not just pass 1 delapidated, 1850 love stories or d text books. The boys in the frvlce have modern likes, too, Winnie Pufunt, Marjorie Wie- nd, Lois Miller and Lois Lind- Ly are Red Cross representatives 1 whom you can bring your of- rings. Bids for a junior Red Cross tnce may also be obtained from .e aforementioned girls, although ily 10 bids will be allowed to Taft. Meet the funzor Girls, Taft Showing that you don't have to be seniors in order to organize a club are the officers of the Iunior Girls' club. They are. left to right: Pat Flynn. treasurer: Nina Marie Burns, recording secretary: Marjorie Crockett. presi- dent: Floyette Wheeler, vice president: Carolyn Larson. secretary: and Marge Miller. sergeant-at-arms. Not Under 40v Starts With Bang These divisions and their sales managers deserve a. round of ap- plause for their 100fZ, co-operation in the sales of the Taft Tribune. 105 A. M.-Ruth Hartmann 107 A.M.--Olive Horst 209 A. M,-Angeline Jindra 214 A. M.-Lorraine Blum 217 A.M.--Lois Swanson 301 A. M.-Lucille Sussland 308 A.M.-Betty Clowes 304 A. M.-Gladys Anderson Future Essayists Take Notice All students who feel the urge to write, can do so, and perhaps with profit, by entering the American Legion Essay contest, The essay is not to exceed 500 words in length, and is to be on The Characteristics of a Good American. The themes will be judged on the effectiveness of the material, clearness, accuracy, individuality, grammar, and ap- pearance. The department awards will be S510 for each judged best in the grade groups and a set of the World Book Encyclopedia to the best essay regardless of group. The national award is 5100. All pupils submitting essays in the contest will receive a citation from the department. Futher details of this contest may be obtained from Miss Mabel Berquist, head of the English de- partment, or any English teacher. 212 Graduates To he Employed By Fehruary 28 Mrs. Mary Farrell, placement teacher of Taft, expects to have all the January .1942 graduates ern- ployed by February 28, only one month after graduation, with the exeception of those who desire higher learning and have gone on to college. Of the 144 students wl1o were graduated from Taft, 40 of them have gone on to either college or special schools. Fifteen percent or 21 graduates attend Wright Junior College: Northwestern, 33 North Park, 33 Carthage, lg Aeronautical University, 13 Chicago Art Insti- tute, lg Dancing School, lg Illinois Institute of Technology, 13 Univer- sity of Illinois, 13 Business Col- lege, 55 and there are two students still undecided as to which college they should attend. An announcement has also been made by Northwestern University concerning high school juniors who wish to finish their college ed- ucation at the age of 20. Any student who will complete his third year in June 1942 may start work at Northwestern University June 22. During the summer he will go over the work expected of a senior in high school and will be admitted as a freshman at North- western this fall. He will then receive his B.A. When he is 20 years of age, and can complete college in one year less than the normal period, by using his summers for college study. Page 11 Solozsts Rin Down Curtain With Triumph Taft can be proud of its musi- cians for it can boast four S ra- tings in the solo contest, two of which are national recomenda- tions, the highest honor to be re- ceived. The following are natio- nals, John Pokorny, drummer and Elaine Geiese, baton twirler. The S's were won by William Schnei- der, concert master symphony orchestra Beers, flutist. Other results in the clarinet sec- tion were Harry Taft- G, Bever- ly McLean- F, Jean Young- F, Calvin Kasch- F, and Bill Born- hoff- F. In the sax section, Frank Fal- kenthal received an UF. Donna Jane Reynolds, flutist, re- ceived a GJ She also entered the violin contest and received a UG. Richard Stahl, drummer beat out an HE. Margaret Ann Scott, Pearl Gundlach, and Patsy Earle, twirlers received HG. Because the National Contest was cancelled this year, the con- tests were judgcd by professionals, each an artist on his respective in- strument by National Contest standards. As Stanley Logan was twice a National contest winner, he auto- matically received a top rating. A vote of thanks goes to Prin. L. A. Hoefer and Mr. Leonard Teuscher for their fine co-operation, and to the parents and members of the contestants' family whose ears took such punishmrnt during the long practice sessions, To the judges, a round of ap- plause, to the victors, a salute, and to all contestants, the thanks of the school. Art Entertains P.T.A. Under the direction of Mrs. Ida Goldfein, art I class:-s presented an art playlet entitled Art and Every Day Life at the P. T. A. meeting held Friday, February 20. The play emphasized the importance of art in the home and school. Mrs. F. Russell, president of the I. C. P. T, who was to be the prin- ciple speaker, could not attend and was replaced by Mrs. Guy A. Mil- lard, director of district 24. of the Taft and Jean For any further information re- garding this plan. write to the dean of the school in which you are in- terested. College of liberal Arts- Dean Addison Hilxbardg School of SpeechhDean Ralph Dennis. A high school senior desiring to enter Wright has only to apply for admission and be admitted. En- trance examinations are given, but only for the purpose of placing students into the classes right for them.