Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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February 27, 1942 Taft Tribune Page 1E ..,,,,'?-D... 9 Off the Bear-gl. o.:': 0-7 0-- HMMNXIWNM mm hw' I-UPI AUIUJ-Ps Remember Pearl Harbor! Indeed, it does one's heart good to see the way the campus cuties have taken to knitting. Their bot- tomless purses are stuffed with balls of yarn, instruction sheets, that only the cleverest spy could decipher, and long, fearsome needles which double for weapons when the owner encounters the luncln-oom crush. Tearfully Yours It brings a tear to one's eye to watch these industrious lassics work during class, nobly sacrific- ing the enjoyment of listening to the teacher, in order to make every minute count. Well, say the teachers patrioticaly, it's for a worthy cause. But wait! Wipe away that tear, The1'es a Jap in the wo0dpilc somewhere. Is that gay little stock- ing-cap with the yard-long tail go- ing to perch on a soldier's noggin? Are those pale blue angora mittens destined to swab the decks ? This reporter fears that very few of Taft's girls have yet done a man- sized job. Dot, Dot, Dot, Dash. Every Bits Helps But undoubtedly by this time we are all dutifully hoarding our emp- ty tooth-paste tubes, and using less sugar on our grapefruit. Legs are coming into their own again now that we leave the car home to gloat over its precious rubber tires. We are all stamp collectors once more, but this time our hobby holds a new interest. Each stamp adds to the pride that comes from knowing that we are taking an active part in the victory campaign. Signs of the Times How do you know there's a war going on if you're so busy doing homework that you don't have time to read the paper? It's easy. You knrw something's up when your orbs catch a glimmer of Lorraine Risavy's V . . . - buttons. The suspicion becomes more apparent when you gaze on that breezy pair of sailors that decorate Charlotte Henrikson's sweater, Alia, espion- age! yru exc'aim when you spy the signatures of Charlotte's enlist,- ed friends all over the leather gobs. I-Im-m-m, maybe things are far- ther along than I ever guessed, you think when you see Shirley Korman wearing a black-out bracelet. This trinket contains her identification, including phone number. Handy, no? Although these and many other hints can be found around Taft, there is one thing that oversha- dows all else with its significance. When french fries raise in price from five to six cents you know that a state of emergenf-v exists! Taft Studes Are No, .qn the Dark99 The Bo of the Month About Blackouts Flash and Ferd Would you find love or a new set if you found yourself cov- of tires ered by a coat of dark in a black- out? Wally sure he pared, while sister Jeanne, 2A, reaches for tl1e family shot gun to keep an eye on her kin. Lahey, a super senior, is wouldn't be caught unpre- Memories Linger Bobby Miller, 3B, would head straight for Park Ridge, but Julian Birdboy Byrdy says,, To a shel- ter I would hurry. In the mean- time, Will Smith, SA, claims I was in a. blackout once! Freshman Barbara Schwin says Gimmie a man and then bring on your blackout, and Laurel Perkins, another 1B, thinks, a blackout in an army camp would be great fun. Just try a blackout and watch me shine! challenges Bill Lingen- fielder, 4B football flash. Pat Berg and Dolores COlI1e1'f0I'd, 2B's, replied in one accord, I'd blow out my torch, while Bill Slagle, 3A, declares, A subway would be my destination. In the Dark! Patsy Berg. 2A. tops them all with, I'd shut my eyes, and hold on tight. Patience ! ! If the lights would go out in the vicinity of my dwelling place I would remove myself to an inside will, and there remain till the re- turn of brilliance, averred Tha- leia Cheronis, 3A. M1'. Kenneth Osbon, history teacher, throwing precaution to the winds, says, Why I'd run out and get a look at any planes that might be near. tAfter blackout, wanted: New history teacher at Taft.J Helen Cardis, 3B, declares: If the blackout happened while I was at wrrk I'd take a dozen pies and park under a counter until some- one would call me out, Joyce Dolan, 3A, would once and for all eliminate her enemies, and Lefty Johnson, 3B, ends the inquir- ing reporter's fun by stating, Tliev don't have blackouts where I come from-darn it! The faculty cmd students ot the Tait high school wish to express their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Adelaide Holterhoif over the death oi her six and one-half year old son. Iohnny. who died on February 18. 1942, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after cz brief illness. Mrs. Holterhoff is sponsor of the Clean Up Cam- paign, and has taught English at Taft since 1940. Because of his scholastic stand- ing and athletic achievements, Ray- mond '-Frosty Zjawinski, 4A, was chosen by Prin. L. A. Hoefer as the February boy of the month. Since his first semester, Ray has upheld an average of E in all subjects. Frosty is also an active member of the Senior Boys' club and the Taft letterman's club, Ray's favorite sport is football. He started his career a.t Fenwick high with the freshie--soph team during l1is first year. Schurz then claimed him for their varsity squad. When in 3B, he transferred to Taft where he reached the peak of his career as left guard. In 1940 he played the complete season with a broken hand and in 1941 was voted as the gridders most valuable play- er. A large variety of pastimes and likes have been a by-word in Ray's standard of living. For six years his favorite hobby has been col- lecting the sport sections of various Sunday newspapers: the most valued in his collection are sum- maries of College All-Star games. Raymond Zjawinski History and math are tops in his list of favorite subjects. When asked what his favorite dishes are, he replied wistfully Chop suey ami brunettes, The Tribune Presents Mr. Ruben This might be called A Report on an Amazing Personagef' for Mr. Irving Ruben, bookkeeping instruc- tor, bookroom manager, public ac- countant, fencing master, and gen- eral philosopher, is a man of va- ried and interesting personalities. To his bookkeeping classes he pre- sents the facts and figures of the trade in a patient, assured man- ner: providing assorted candles to relieve the tension when debits and credits won't balance. To the hurried teachers seeking volumes of learning for their eager ly waiting classes, he presents the required number of books. The fencing class is given ex pert instruction in the use of the foil, epee, a11d sabre, for Mr, Ruber is proficient in handling these duel ing weapons. lt is Mr. Ruben's statement that he pursued all sports after a fash- ion at his alma mater, Northwes- tern University. He won, along with various fencing champion- ships, his B.S. in Commerce and in Education, which enabled him to begin teaching in his home city, Chicago. Harriet, a newly acquired daugh- ter, represents his height of ambi- tion. College plans are already mode: a few years are needed, however, in which to prepare Har- rict for her higher education. Pro- koffief and Tschaikowsky hold a deep fascination for Mr. Ruben's musical self, which flourishes on Russian compositions. Detective story fanciers will find a kindred spirit in him, for he reads them voracionsly. Messrs. Hitler, Mussolini, Hlrio- hito, their American representa- tives, modern novels, and jltterhng dancing are disagreeable to him although he admitted liking Rink- tam Ditty! When asked how this is danced, ho replied, You do not dance it, you cat it, and ruefully, the dancing begins-inside.