Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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Page 12 Taft Tribune February 27, 194 Full Speed Ahead. - Oops. See that freshie? He looks as though he's in an awful hurry! He's the fellow who swerves in and out among the boys and girls between periods in an effort to get to his class on time. He just doesn't realize that he may be endangering someone by rushing through the halls. He'd get there in plenty of time and would be less dangerous if he would keep to the right of the hall. Watch that sophomore! She's rushing to meet her best girl friend. If she could only reach her in time, she might be able to copy her home- work during the next study. There she goes. Running through the halls, not caring whose books those were she bumped and caused to fall. What if she did do that? They've got more time than she, and anyhow her homework's more important. Tell her to keep to the right. Home- work isn't going to replace the damage done to her victim's books. Ah, a junior. He's beginning to think he's somebody. Notice how he dashes around that corner. Whoops! That's his chemistry teacher. Oh, oh! Looks pretty bad for him. He is getting what he deserved because he was careless when he didn't keep to the right. Wow, some senior! Do you think she'd have just a second or two to spare before she goes to civics? After all, a certain boy is in the class, and her nose looks just a little too shiny. With that dance coming where would she stand if she 'didn't look perfect? The bell's ringing. Just a bit more on the forehead, and those lips could stand a little, It seems as if she isn't the only one late. Neither looks where he's going. Tough luck. A civics notebook scattered over the third floor. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, you're all guilty! Make our halls a safer place to travel by bearing in mind these words: Keep to the right. ' Eleanor Krallfilc, 4A. Who 's Seen the Body? It was quiet. Well, at least as quiet as the lunchroom could be! But then the silence was broken. A terrible spine-chilling scream filled that large room. Chairs were quickly pushed back from the scene of the crime and other curious people stood on the tables to see what the commotion was about. A thin, sticky substance was all over the floor, table, and four chairs. What was it? Well, it seems that one of those lunchroom pranksters wanted to put eight people at one table in terrible agony. So what did he do? He put a luscious piece of candy in a newly opened bottle of root beer. The result? Well you know! If you eat in the Taft lunchroom how could you help but know? ' Day after day the same scene takes place, and nothing is done about it. It's up to the students to make the lunchroom a place of enjoyment, not a playground for roughnecks. Marion Gerlcin, 3A, Taft Tribune Published Bi-weekly by tho Journalism Students of the WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT HIGH SCHOOL 5625 North Nutomu Ave.. Chlcazo. Ill. FEBRUARY 27 PRICE FIVE CENTS First Clull Honor Rating, Nntlonul Scholastic Press Association Editor-in-chief: Lorraine Risavy. Assistant Editor: Par QEdlsonJ Doian. Feature Department: Lois Meltzer, Shirley Meltzer, Betty Mugnal. Copy Department: Annette Avery, Pat CNorwoodJ Dolan, Jeanne Lutz. Editorial Department: Norman Esserman, Bruce Kelso, Eleanor Kralik, Robert Vanderpoel. Sport Department: Frank Bostwick, Walter Lahey, Richard Parigini. News Department: Jeanne Beaton, head, Helen Cardis, Doris Erickson, Josephine Gendielle, Dolores Gerken, Marion Gerkin, Henry Green, Marion Holden. Annette Kruto, Ruth Kieselbach, Lucia Lucenko, Mar- jorie Mann, Lois Redden, Beverly Singer, Robert Smith, Floyetta Wheeler,, Jack Zetterberg. Art Department: Inez Niehaus. Exchange Department: Winnie Pufunt. Photography: Stanley Logan. Circulation Adviser: Mr. Paul Bigler. Editorial Adviser: Evelyn L. Perry. Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral? Ask Boys of Girls' Togs By Walter Lahey Have you seen the latest styles of the female of the species? No doubt you have, and you as well as countless others, have probably suffered untold mental agony. The young ladies of today seem to think that tripping over a neck- lace, composed of various hot-house vegetables or any articles of trash that may be found, is the most popular fad. This may be so, but it would be of great assistance to the superior sex if these abominable creations would be annihilated. Ranking second only to the afore-mentioned necklaces, are the woolen and cotton objects, common- ly known as sweaters. From all ap- pearances, the fairer sex seems to wear sweaters that fit one of her much larger companions, rather than herself. Preposturous color combinations appear to be inexhaustible, probab- ly indistinct and definitely indis- criminate, as is every article of clothing worn by the fairest of se- noritas at Taft. If you wonder what some of the fellows think about this subject, you may read a few of the numer- ous opinions stated when they were asked, Generally speaking, what do you think of the wearing appa- rel of the average girl? George Peterson, 3A, said that he would make no statement due to the con- flicts that would arise, while John Pederson, 4A, and George Knight, 3A, consider the feminine wearing apparel as sloppy but interesting. Hillard Kulik, 3A, and Wayne Klebe, 4A, have no objections what- ever, and Richard Paragini, 4A, de- mands more dresses and fewer sweaters and skirts. The Eagle Sguawks All the pictures in the art rooms seem to be going to waste, The school in general never has a chalice to really appreciate these works of art. It's very seldom that a passerby chances to steal a shy glance through the closed doors to admire them. It would be a novel and different idea to decorate the lunchroom with the paintings and drawings. People should have pleasant sur- roundings while eating, and this would really fill the bill. Ruth Kieselbach, 3A. It you want your name or the names of your iriends to appear in the gossip column, write on cz piece ot paper an incident or tact of in- terest, together with the names and semesters of the people concemed. and drop this into locker 2023, lo- cated outside 209. Burning Up Brain Cells Have You Heard . . . Joyce Dolan, 3A, reciting her : cial philosophy-- When a boy breaks a date usually has to, When a girl breaks a date s usually has two. ? And Carole Hawley, 3B, comi back with - If love is blind And lovers can't see Then why the heck Don't someone love me?? Wally Lahey, 4A, saying tl if he were running for a politic office he would kiss all the bab: . . . about 16 years old. Have You Seen . . . Downwinds Face? The Lone Ranger minus mask Wright Peterson's face under t bandage. Technicolor legs and noses as 6 played by Carol Ann Sladkey, I and Betty Lou Cross, 3A, on one those chillier mornings. Suggested Themes . . . Green Eyes . . , Sally Webb, I You Made me Yours . . . Lora? Petersen, 4A. Its a. Sin to Tell a. Lie- , . Rich: Parigini, 4A, and Jim Srednic 3A. Deep in a Dream . . . Hex Green, 3A. Marines' Hymn . . . Mary A Jakobson, 4B, Chattanooga Choo-Choo . . . I Ploet, 1B. I'm Just Wild About Harry . Lucy Isberner, 2A. For Whom the Bells Toll . Marion Kleczewski, 3A, Ball of Fire . . . Jean Young, My Sister and I . . . Marjc Bigler, 2B. Three Little Fishies . . . D Norlie, 3A, Lee Milner, 4B, z Frank Bostwlck, 4B. I Said No . . Ann Ellie, 2B. Something New Has Been Adi . . . Audrey Peterson. The Same Old Story . . . Marv berner, 4A. Jim . . . Arlene Schaibly, 3B. Dark Eyes . . . Lee Smith, 4.4 I Only Want a Buddy F01 Sweetheart . . . Female Taftite. Twice Told Tale . . . Slug: I caught my boy fri flirting. Hug: That's the way I cau mine too. Joe Ciecko, prominent man at town, insists that he owns a 1 form which should enable him land a job-a union suit. Jean Wayne, 4B, has been m honorary captain of a milii school. Captain Wayne has 9. 1 pin to prove it - complete v stripe and everything. ED. NOTE: Donnie Pedler's nl does not appear in this issue fn than oncel.