Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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February 27, 1942 Taft Tribune Remember Your Healthg Take Phys. Ed. It must be made known, in- forms Mrs. Margaret Walker, head of the girls' gym department. that physical education is not a subject, but a way of living. Today because of the military emergency, the physical develop- ment of our people is receiving special attention. Physical educa- tion is expected to promote the development ot' youth for potential service to their country. Such an emphasis in times of national cris- is, however, should not obscure the contributions that physical education makes to normal living. Certainly now, says Mr. Joe Kupcinet, football coach, We should develope our energy for the more vigorous and strenuous life. Replacing work formerly done by man by machines has a tenden- :y to soften the present day so- cletyf' Today I am a Man Big-muscle activity is essential to biological growth, The results of physical activity on the vital or- gans of the body are acknowledged ay the medical world. Exercise is the best known means for such im- Qrovement. A great improvement can be at- :ained by a. person who has been Injured or who has any defects :hat can be remedied, says Mr. lack Rapper, basketball coach, if he seeks correction through exer- :ise. V He not only develops speed, strength, skill, and endurance, but ie also acquires good health ha- nits. Thus in emergencies the individ- ial endowed with health is better tble to meet the demands upon iim. Physical education also assists in .he development of sound mental lealth. The student experiences self-expression: he knows the joy md elation of activity for its own lake, his mind is focused outside limselfg and the contact with rther individuals helps him in earning to cooperate with his fel- ow team mates. Added to this the student developes confidence and evdership. Phy. Ed. Aids Citizenship We see physical education con- ributing to the development of :ood citizenship, says Mrs. Wal- ter, as all other school subjects .hare in this responsibility. Be- lavior is strongly influenced by tctivity in which habits are ormed, emotions controlled, self- expression and creative endeavor ncouragedf' Mr, Kupr-inet adds to this by aying, Physical education or ports pursued as a hobby make a worthy use of leisure time, not as Goofers Gum Up Worksg Taftites Heed Air Raid Precautions During Practice Drill When you hear the regular cor- ridor bell ring six times, do not merely shake your head in disgust and say Mooney messing with the bells again! This time the alarm is reilly a warning, signalling you to prepare for an air raid drill. The entire third floor. and the girls and boys' gyms will be evac- uated, Students occupying the gym will line up in the south corridor on the second floor. Rooms 312 to 321 will move to the second floor corridors, north of the central stairway, and as fast as necessary. Rooms 307 to 311 will proceed to the first floor as far south and east as room 121. Rooms 301, 305, 306 and the lunchroom will descend to the main floor of the auditorium, under the balcony. Students in all of the re- citation rooms on the first and second floors move to the half of the room away from the window. These drills, which may come at any time, will further prepare you to face an unexpected air raid which might easily occur. In this manner, the protection and safe- guard of the student is insured as much as possible. Helpless masses, because of inadequate knowledge of self-protection and sensible conduct in emergency, have been unnessar- ily slaughtered by ruthless bomb- ing. The Chicago area is an extremely attractive target for Axis bombers. Besides being the railroad center of the United States, our city is the home of many defense factories and steel mills. Chicago is also the food mart and communications center of the middle west. These are but a few of the numerous reasons why it will probably be among the first subjected to attack, Although many believe it is im- possible to reach this area by air, the new Axis planes, with a range of 5,000 miles, could disprove their beliefs abruptly. a vacuum-filling device, but an ac- tivity over which one may be very enthusiastic and from which a great deal of pleasure may be de- rived. Sports furnish a laboratory ex- perience in which an athletic con- test helps prepare for the emo- tional crisis of life with its hope, its elations of victory, and its dis- appointment in defeat. Physical education embodies a certain amount of intellectual content be- cause of its application to life situations. It gives a certain amount of academic knowledge as source material for reflective thinking. Students Plan For Life Work Reflecting the growing awareness of intellectual preparedness for na- tional defense, students have en- rolled at Wright City College in numbers above all pre-registration estimates, On the first day of the semester, 500 freshmen reported for the en- trance examination. The upper classmen also returned in large numbers, when it was feared by many that the armed forces and the war industries would claim many of them. One very surprising phenomenon was the return of numbers of ex-Wright students who now plan to complete their course for graduation. The college has inaugurated ap- proximately 50 non-credit defense courses, one of which each student registers for. These courses are designed to prepare college men and women for active participation in the na- tion's gigantic war Victory effort. Completion of these courses quali- fies the students to step into many highly-paid, responsible positions in civil defense and government: Page 15 Ten Easy Lessons On How to Save Car and Dough,' No longer does the old car have to have a push to get it started. It wouldn't start even if it were pushed. It doesn't freeze up any- more eit.her, there is no more water in it. There is no need to get out and get under when it stops. How can it stop when the contraption never started? Besides there is nothing under the hood anymore since the motor was sold for scrap iron. Last but not least, the tires never have to be inflated, There has been no tires on the heap since the Japs started to commit suicide. The modern lad now-a-days buys himself a good pair of shoes to take him around. There will be no more spending money for petrol, no more licenses, and no more tickets for parking. The girls too are thankful for the absence of the automobile. They can spend the money that the fel- lows sa.ve by not having a car. others are prepared for ratings, rank, and specialists' pay scales in the armed forces. Do You Dance? . . . lf you don't! . Com'on, just wash your face, put on your Sunday clothes, and learn to strut in a few easy lessons at Taft's social center. Eash Friday night from 7 to 8:30 p. m. Miss Evelyn Rassmussen, a professional dancing instructor, is teaching from 50 to 100 pupils to dance. Why not you? If you do! Were you one of the 3,000 who enjoyed Taft's dances last fall? Remember, Favors, fun, good music by Al Worney's Band, doughnuts, pop, and a. top notch floor show all for only 11 cents. All for only 11 cents tincluding wurdrobel

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Page 14 Taft Tribune Fgbl-nary 27, 1942 Extemporaneous Extractions Thus Be Their Destiny By Don lSinnen By a trickling stream in a tumbled- down shack, There lived a poor man by the name of Jack. All the folks liked him, and he liked them, For his spirit was like a magnetic gem. Though he was poor, not a thing did he lack, For that smile meant a fortune to this man named Jack. In a beautiful mansion on Cap- tain's Hill. There lived a rich man by the name of Will, Not a friend had he, this miserable miser, For he was rich, and was none the wiser. He counted his gold as a man of will! His face alone was fit to kill. Now Jack was kind, and Will was mean, Where Jack had knowledge, Will was green. Where Jack had help, friends by the dozens, This Will had money-seeking cousins. Though money to greedy Will meant all, A smile to Jack seemed the thing to call. Now Jack wentfirst to the Prom- ised Land, For he was quick to lend a handg And Will climbed next the golden stairs, 'Cause he was forced by his lowly heirs. To Jack a home from 0l' Saint Pete, Built with Jack's own actions, kind and sweet. When Will climbed up to the stud- ded throne, He asked for his house that he came to own. He saw .Iack's house shining with Nglimyli And he thought of the house that belonged to him. He found it one day- a hole in the wall, For the few bricks he furnished were nothing at all. A Nut Shop Romance By Curtis Johnson This saga is the heart rending romance of an elderly maiden lady and her young suitor, who met only to be separated again by a cruel fate, in the form of the young lad's guardian. Emerging from a confectionery and nut shop in downtown Chicago. the elderly woman was attracted by a singular-looking young person who appeared to be having some difficulty with his companion. Her glance was first drawn to him be- cause of his rather aquiline nose and his gray epidermis and hair, peculiar in a person of his age. The aromatic odors wafting from the store proved too tempting to his delicate nostrils, and despite his companion's restraining efforts, he proceeded toward the enticing delicacies to be found in the shop. Sensing his dilemma, the lady prof- ferred to him some of the tasty tidbits she had acquired therein. His liquid brown eyes shining with devotion, our hero displayed his gratitude by dispositing a dewey kiss upon our heroine's brow. The lad's escort, not sensing the ecstasy of the moment, rudely in- terrupted this show of affection by pulling his protege aside with the aid of a barbed pole. However, the lover's placid countenance gave no evidence of physical stress, for this was not the first time his tough hide had been so mistreated. Thus was a young romance nip- ped in the bud, for little did the keeper realize that even a living advertisement of Dumbo can have emotions. As for the lady, the novelty of being kissed by an elephant will long be remembered, Such an event takes place but once in a life time. Artists Display Talent by Making Posters Art students of Taft are doing their bit for national defense by making posters urging every one to buy defense stamps. These posters are to be sent downtown where the best ones will be chosen for exhibi- tion. An art contest sponsored by the National Scholastic magazine and a downtown department store will have the following entries from Taft: Shirlee Jasper, Inez Niehaus, Herman Sommers, John O'Grady, Bob Clarke, Bill Schneider, Bob McGrath, Henry Anderssohn, and Veronica DuBorse, poster and draw- ings, and Stanley Logan and Frank Demski, photography. The winning pictures f1'om Chi- cago will be sent to Pittsburgh where a final judging will select national champions. Exchange Editor Scans Foreign School Newspapers For Odd Tidbits Jones girls have enlisted in the cause of national defense. To help the men in service enjoy their lei- sure time, they are doing their bit to make out-of-town boys welcome in Chicago. The service men's cen- ter is at 176 West Washington street, and membership in the club gives the girls a chance to come in direct contact with America's war- riors. Amundsen's Coach Jorndt tells of the latest insult his team received as a result of the Schurz game. It was a box of those energy giving flakes, Wheaties. With it came a note reading, Feed this to the boys! Lord knows they need it. Students of Proviso high were drilled for an air raid a few weeks ago. At the sound of the sirens 112 homerooms filed to their appointed places of refuge. Abraham Linco1n's double, Guy Green, spoke to students of Spring- field high school February 2. His striking resemblance to Abe Lin- coln has made him known to many people in Illinois. Drum and Bugle corps of Tilden Tech, organized in September, 1938, has recently been complimented by being chosen one of the city's best. Besides being a major league player, Irwin Dusek, '37 graduate of Farragut high, has been offered a position on the Chicago Bruins professional basketball team of the National basketball league. lT Raid Instructions For Civilian Use 1, Take advantage of opportuni- ties afforded you when the air raid sirens sound the attack or black- out. fab If in a bakery, grab a pie. fbi If in a tavern, grab a beer. ici If in a movie, grab a blonde. 2. If you find an unexploded bomb, pick it up and shake it. May- be the firing pin is stuck. 3. If an incendiary bomb is found burning in a building, throw gaso- line on it. You can't put it out, and so you might as well have a little fun. 4. When the first bomb falls, hol- ler bloody murder, It will scare heck out of the kids. 5. It's well to have onion or lim- berger handy as a snack before en- tering a crowded air-raid shelter. It may make you unpopular, but you'll have lots more room for yourself. 6. If you should be the victim of a direct hit, don't go to pieces. Just be still, the Sanitation Squad will take care of you. 7. Wardens always save the best seats for themselves, so in order to avoid the rush, come early. Clubs Off To New Start For Defense Taft Beta Tri-Hi-Y installed 23 new members at their February 17 meeting. Candles, and a song by Mildred Idle completed the cere- mony. Induction of new officers preceeded the installation. The Alpha chapter held its for- mal initiatlon February 10, instal- ling nine new members. During the long a. m. division Thursday, February 19, the Junior Girls announced their forthcoming tea to welcome the 3B's into the club. Also revealed were the plans for the Red Cross, and the newly elected officers were introduced. Girls who wish to serve on any oi the committees for the tea, March 17, should get in touch with Mar- jorie Crockett, president. Red Crossers Knitting Enough wool was sent from thi Red Cross for twenty sweaters. A: there are many more members, i was agreed that those who wante4 to knit a sweater would give Mis: Eleanor Mueller, sponsor, a six incl block sample of their knitting From these will be selected the twf best knitters from each of the tei 3A divisions, The six inch squares receives will be used for making shawls afghans, and other things for th+ Red cross. It was also decided that anyon who had any suggestions for futur activities of the club, should te their division room representativu Dues were set at twenty-five cents a semester. This is expecte to cover the cost of the tea an other activities. Council Very Active The Student Council is on its toe again. The main objectives fc semester, quoted Mr. R. Mille sponsor, are Defense Activitie and improvements in the lunci room. On the last day of school befoi the Christmas vacation the studei Council sponsored another fre admission dance in the boys' ar girls' gyms. Both gyms were colt fully decorated. Entertainmer consisting of a square dance, w furnished. Due to program changes some 4 ficers of the Girls' Chorus ha been changed. The former vim president, Mary Boarini, is bei replaced by Carmelita Larocc Lillian Wahlquistls duties as sec' tary are being taken over bv J4 nette Kane. At a meeting held in the N wood Park field house Wednesd: February 25, the new officers 1 this semester were elected by 1 Senior Girls' club.

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Page 16 Taft Tribune February 27, 1942 irls, Locker Waterlaoys Look Pretty Boys, Locker Room Echo By Holden, Mann, Wheeler l do solemnly promise to take n active part in girls' physical ac- lvities at Taft high and to abide by ho Constitution and by-laws of the l. A. A. These are the words that he i'reshies repeated at the 'reslnnen Party, February 17. Vanda Fisher, president of the G. l. A., welcomed the 1B's and in- roduced the Board of Control. Talks Given by G. A. A. Our G. A. A., short talks telling :hat the G. A, A. stands for and ,ow to farn points, were given by flarilyn Izard, Lois Meltzer, 3A'S. ,nd Lois Duty. 3B. Poor Clemen- ine, a playlet, was given by Pat Edisonj Dolan. Pat fNorwood7 Jolan, Elaine Von ldhren, Evelyn Ltanke, Betty Zurn. and Annette Zruto, all seniors, Marilyn Fisher, B, and George Zima, 2B, thrilled he crowd with a military and tap ance. After a, few games and ommunity singing, taffy apples Vere served. Big Social Season Ahead At the Board of Control meeting leld February 18, plans were laid 'or the coming semester. In April L splash party will he held for the uuiors. The senior G. A. A. girls ire to have a Couples' Dance. Fhe girls are to be admitted only vith escorts. For this month also .s a roller party for all G. A. A, nembers. They are to have a hike md a. weenie roast. In June the Jig G. A. A. dance will be held for ill. The Board of Control is planning L bowling party in March and a vcerie roast in May for the board nemhers. There will be a pl1y-day each month during the coming semester. Lindsay Named Vice President of High School Bowling Congress Lois Lindsay, 4B, was named Chicago's regional vice president in the American High School Bowl- ing Congress by receiving more votes than any other candidate. She will attend a National Con- vention in April, at the Stevens Hotel. Lois is also vice president of the Cliif-ago High School bowling club. When asked how she felt after her election, she said: 1 feel quite honored to be chosen as the first vice president this Or- ganization has ever had. Boys. Attention! March 20 is the date set for all Taft's future base- ball players to tum out for spring practice. All interested in this sport should contact Mr. Harry Millar. Looking pretty for the birdy are Tait's ace mermen. Reading from leit to right are, iirst row: Paul Pederson, Richard Norlie. Lee Millner. Louis Michels. and Frank Bostwick: second row: Joe Rentscher. George Zima. Carl Read. Don Fahrback, Bob Waldon. and Coach Harry Miller: third row: Manager Frank Demski. Gil Mueller, Roger Ernst, Bill Lingenielder. Bob Iohnson. Clavin Kasch, and Gregory Kase. 'I'aft's Mermen Defeat Kelvyng Bow to Main The legendary significance of Friday 13, meant nothing to Taft senior tankers. The waterboys scored 38 points to Kelvyn Park's 26, for their first victory of the spring semester. As is the usual custom, Richard Norlie was high point man, piling up eight points. Norlie took first in the 40-yard free style swim, and second in the 100-yard breast- stroke. Others who took first place were Frank Bostwick, senior 100, Lee Millner, 100 back, and Boo Johnson, 220 free style. Taft's junior tankers bowed to Kelvyn to the tune of 23 to 30. The outstanding events was the 100- yard free style with Carl Read plac- ing first. Firsts were also taken by Paul Pederson and Robert Mich- les. In the 40-yard free style Gre- gory Kase took a third. V for victory was the motto of the Taft Mermen, Wednesday Feb- rua.ry 17. Their ambition suffered a submerging, 21 to 24, at the hands of the Main Township high school team, in Taft's pool. The senior tankers started with a bang due to the efforts of Rich- ord Norlie, who took first place in the 40-yard free style. Norlie re- turned in the next senior event and copped first in the 100-yard breast stroke. Veterans Frank Bostwick and Lee Millner tried hard to win for their Alma Mater, but could do no better than second in their events, Bostwick swam even with his opponent in the 100-yard free Cagers Lose 2 - Soderholm T op Taft's senior cagers bowed to Von Steuben Friday, February 13, 42 to 22, despite Norman Soder- holm's scoring efforts. The juniors also fell to Von Steuben's strong quintet, 44 to 24. Our seniors gave Von Steuben plenty to think about in the close- ly contested half which ended with the visitors on top, 22 to 18, but the second half saw Von Steuben continue their scoring as before, while the Eagles scored but two baskets. Norman Soderholm again bright- ened the day by leading both teams in scoring with five baskets and two free throws for a total of 14 points. Taft's starting line-up was as fol- lows: Chuck Gauger, Wes Parker, forwardsg Norman Soderholm, cen- ter: Frank Lakofka and Del towski, guards. Taft's junior starting lineup was and K0- as follows: Hank Anderssohn Jack Berry, forwards: Ted Bujew- ski, centerg and Art Monnich and Lee Smith, guards, style, but was nosed out by .5 of a second. Milner jumped to an early lead in the 100-yard backstroke but he too was beaten by a small mar- gin. The junior team also suffered a defeat of 30 to 24. The junior at- tack was led by Carl Read in the 100-yard free style, and Paul Peter- son in the 40-yard breast stroke. Room Echo By Richard Parigini Edward Etz Thompson, 4B, walked from the Von Steuben-Taft basketball game in a daze. The rea- son? He had just sunk his first bas- ket. We're all proud of you Thomp- son, kcep it up and maybe we will win sometime. Leonard Swede Anderson, 3A, can be seen beaming all over most any time and for a very good rea- son too! His engagement to Lor- raine Peterson has been announced. Leonard is a star guard on the Taft football team. Buddies Get Together Saturday the football players, letter known as the Buddies, had ogte cf their many get-togethers -- a sleigh ride with their best girls. Jim Srednicki, 3A, said quote, 'sleigh rides are not what they used to be', unquote What does he mean? Well, ask any of the Bud- diss. Coach Joe Kupcinet can be very proud of one of his star guards, Jim Concannon, better known as Tin-Cannon. Outside of shining on the gridiron he also shines in the class room. He received all S's last semester. Basket ball Shrunk The junior basketball team after losing another game to Von Steu- ben has been seriously considering enlarging the basket or having the ball made smaller. The senior basketball team is very proud that they have won two games to the junior's one game. The juniors are trying, but they just don't seem to click, They have a bunch of swell fellows who love the game, but they d0n't seem to put their hearts into the game. The seniors are all right - but they should have more point men like Norman Louie Soderholm. Taft cagers valiantly fought the Amundsen quintet, Thursday 19, but were subdued in the final min- utes of the game, 38 to 37 with Nor- man Soderlzolm, again the high point man, scoring 15 points. Amundsen's quintet led at the half, 12 to 13. At no time during the same did either team lead by more than three points. The starting line-up for Tafts' senior team was: Thompson and Parker, forwards, Soderholm, cen- ter, Kotowski and Gauger, guards. T119 jllnior team led Amundsen through the entire game, until the last 45 seconds when Amundsen scored 4 points, ringing down the curtain at 41 to 38, The starting line-up for the jun- icr team was Anderssohn and Ber- ry, forwards, Bujewski, center, and Smith and Monnich, guards,