Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Attend Harp Hop With a Coleen Coming Out April Fool April 1 M Q Edition vol. vi. No. 3 'raft' nigh School, Chicago, Illinois WPA-Pw'P'uP P mMarch 13, 1942 gi T M ' U N H ld 'I' f 2 OWU Cetlllg OW C at 21 lf . fgargyailkg N CI b M Vogfug T f F' Special News Bulletin. T. A. P. u . ?3f52,:23 a t S Mr. Kenneth Osbon, Talt's audi- K . .. . rz ay lg 5 f gif x F D f tonurn sound technician. is at the ,'? i' ' Q height of all his glory. This can U .5 Y e easily be understood. because the I E18 LKTOWH Mfiftmig Whigmgs . sf.-H' . - - - - - - me wo wee s 0, , .-- i In T0m,s Barber Shop' or in the auditorium is bemg equipped with F I - 27 Y bi th t ne P , , , , . . new sound apparatus. e 'rualy ' ffave r 0 a W Q xx alfiolf Astmia' In Tonys Spag' The Bell and Howell sound Com, idea in clubs for Taft. The new X 7 ,- Eveggr Efgssggullgosei aivggilmidgfg pany is going to insmu one of their membtr .of the school family has NX W XX k, ,I t h 'd f , th N best public address systems gg Taft' been christened the Town Meeting T WW, 'KX HF mg W la 6 Can, 0 0' 6 a' The --P. A... may be considmd G of Taft olub. Membership will be 1 1, W!! tional Defense progi am. Taft too, nsupermcmu among its kind. A Open to anyone wishing to take an f 1 5 has asked what it can do, and the , , , ti. .wt in the discussion Alum, , S . I. t thi u ti h b n microphone, a sound movie picture ac le pt ' ., igcgjed 0 S q es on as ee proiector, a phonograph, and a radio niglatve been exteniegi an invgtaigin 0 0 ', . 1 , 11 b td t th Q an wo represen a ves 0 s dip X Taft will be the first Dllbuc hlgh may Q e connece oge er O group, Charles Piper, and Dorothy iure'n Faith You're As 'retty As a Picture Vlusicians Tune lp For Concert 'Text Month In presenting their third Annual pring Concert, Thursday, April 0. aft's music department, will fea- lre its S winners in the recent ty solo contest. Also included on le program are the mixed and rls' choruses under the direction ' Mrs. Ruth Lino, the Symphony 'chestra, and the Concert and Be- nners' bands, conducted by Mr. Jhn Rapier. Because of the gradual improve- ent in the efforts of the group ld individuallsts having a firmer 'asp of fundamentals, Mr. Jolm apler avers, this is going to be e best concert yet put on. Adding to the patriotic sense of e program, the band will play tny Bonds Today. This was ade possible through the kindness Dr. Helen Howe, Director of usic, who sent Taft complete band ld orchestra arrangements. The sponsor of this program, the lft Parent-Teacher Association, is ing this event as a means for nating to the Taft music depart- ant the much needed instruments d sheet music. At previous concerts from two to ree hundred people were turned ay. Get your tickets now. They ll not be sold at the door. A complete program and also pic- 'es of the S winners who will 0, will appear in the next edition the Trib. school in Chicago to begin the Keep Fit For Defense program. In view of the fact that Taft now has three full time physical educa- tion instructors, this extensive pro- gram, involving a great amount of statistics, is now under way. It has been necessary to reassign the responsibilities in order that no undue overload is given to one instructor. Teams Rearranged To eliminate this over-load, Mr. Miller will have regular classes and coach the track team, Mr. Kup- cinet, classes and spring football, Mr. Rappe1', classes and baseball. Who will take over the tennis and golf teams, will be decided at a later date. Mr. Kupcinet, will serve as a Board of Control member. Mr. H. S. Miller, is in complete charge of the Keep Fit For De- fense program and statistics in- volved for an objective study. The purpose of the program is to place the first cardinal prin- ciple of education, namely Health on a principle basis. The primary responsibility for conducting this program and providing the neces- sary guidance for students who re- quire lt should be vested in one capable individual. This program, will begin with the 1B classes and will continue until their gradua- tion. Complete Check-up The director of this program must do the following: 1. He shall inspect the physical condition of each entering student. 2. He shall accurately record the results of the inspection. 3. He shall prescribe a program of activities to meet the physical make-up of the individual. 4. He shall recommend correc- create a conglomeration oi unintel- ligible noise but don't worry, Mr. Osbon will have everything syn- chronized and well under control. Seniors Splurge- Get Rings, Pictures, Caps, Gowns Soon Senior Activities are finally be ginning to take shape announces Miss Jane Carleton, senior coun- seler, after several meetings with the nominating committee. Some dates have definitely been set and some are only tentative. Class jewelry will be bc available on March 16 during 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th periods only for those who have already ordered lt. Addi- tional orders will also be taken at this time. As far as we know now, adds Miss Carleton, sittings for senior photographs will begin about March 17 because some photographers sup- plies will probably soon be on the priorities list. If orders for large pictures are placed. the picture for the Taft Trib will he free, other- wise the fee is 31.00. Measurements for caps and gowns will be taken April 2. All 4A's will be measured whether they are sure of graduation or not. Probably the most important date and place of all has definitely been decided upon. Graduation is to he Thursday, June 25, at Steinmetz. tions of the physical defects of the individuals. 5. He shall cooperate with the student, parents, and the family doctor in achieving his goal. 6. Parents will be notified. through the principal, for recom- CCo'nt. rm page 18, col. 33 Machel, will take part in the first discussion. Mr. Kenneth Osbon, history and civics teacher is sponsoring the club. Robert Smith will act as moderator until an election can be held. Subjects for meetings are put in charge of a committee composed of Doris Zonzius, Dorothy Wlekllnski, Shirley Kaage and Robert Smith. The first subject is Are the Amer- ican People Preparlng Themselves for War? Besides Piper and Ma- chel, Shirley Kaage and Bruce Kel- so also are tentative speakers. Ten meetings are planned, to be held Friday evenings from 7:45 to 9:00, at the Norwood Park field- house. The schedule is: March 20 and 273 April 3, 17, and 24: May 15, 22, and 29. June has only two, 5, and 19. Go'long With Yourself Now Paddy O'Toole M77 1 9 l f ' My lit f, 'fl' :Will l y. v, -fill gp M I' tl. lim' -1' H :,

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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,

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Page 18 Taft Tribune March 13, 1942 Council's New Officers Relax Taking time out from their supreme oiiices are leit to right, Pat tEdisonJ Dolan, keeper of the seal: Pat tNorwoodJ Dolan. crown princess: Charlotte Frank, prime minister: and Carl English, king For the benefit of the unin- formed, the keeper oi the seal is treasurer: the crown princess, vice presi- dent: the prime minister, secretary: and the king, president Pumpo Sedes Throne to McCuazlg- Purcell Proud Pappa By Eleanor Kralik The draft has just blown in a new hallguard supervisor, Mr. Mal- colm McCuaig, who is now assum- ing4the hallgunrd duties formerly undertaken by Mr. John Puippo. Under the new registration law, Mr. Puippo found himself of draft age, and thus had to register. Taft, like our country, finds itself pre- paring for almost anything, and in the event that Mr. Puippo should be called for service, Taft doesn't want the hallguard system com- pletely shelled. Mr. McCuaig is working to make the system a success, and asks that pupil and teacher alike cooperate for their mutual benefit, by con- forming to all rules and regula- tions. And so, with Mr. McCuaig as new I-I. G. supervisor, his division room has been put into the hands of another man, Mr. Addison Pur- cell. When asked what he thinks about it Mr. Purcell lit up and replied, Why, 305's the best division in the school. I consider myself very fortunate in obtaining such a divi- sion. He continued his happy conver- sation by saying that he feels that every student in the division ls, or Regional Conference For English Teachers The National Council of Teach- ers of English in cooperation with the local English clubs is holding a local conference at the Stevens Hotel, March 20-21, 1942, on The Role of the Teacher of English in Wartime. Panel discussions are planned dealing with these aims: cultivat- ing the language skills for acquir- ing understanding of the issues, aims, and progress of the war and of the peace to follow: maintaining intelligent loyalty to American ideals: and sustaining morale. The registration fee of twenty- five cents may be paid to the Eng- lish Club 1'epresentatlve in each school, who will be supplied with further information about this meeting. All teachers of English on ele- mentary school, high school, and college level are invited to parti-- cipate in this timely conference. is capable of becoming, a first class student. Mr. Purcell continued by saying. In a. week or so, vfe'll probably be leading the school as the best divi- sion room. I-Ie's proud of his new division, and added that he'll do his best to live up to the expectations of the students, and be the type of division teacher such a. group deserves. Freshies Dumb? ot at T aft-9 In Honor Society Who said uf1'iSlllQS are dumb? There are 91 students at Taft who have proved that this belief is ab- solutely incorrect by gaining entrance into the Honor Society at the tender grade of 1A. They have shown the mighty seniors, the proud juniors, and the noble sophomores that they too, get around. They do not go about brag- ging of their achievements. No, they serenely sit back, looking in- significant, but all the while mak- ing the news. The main bulk of this phenomi- nal group come from Mr. Kenneth Seyller's division. Here lodge 12 of these little wonders. Miss Irma Grosser has charge of 11 smar- ties, Mrs. Helen Scanlon, 10, and Mr. McMurtry and Miss Beulah Ockerby nine each. Of the 91 enrolled, 27 are boys and 64 girls. Four of these students have already earned 27 points which means they have received S in all their subjects. They are: Dorothy Benson, Helen Greshamer, Elizabeth Peterson, and Dirk Tho- lin. Those earning 26 points are Lois Johnson, Elizabeth Marsen, Germain Peterman, Marion Reese, Mary Weise, and Vivian Winkate. In order to become a member of the Honor Society, it is necessary to obtain 18 points each semester until the sixth, when an average of 18 points will suffice. Artists Make Murals Attention Art students! Here's a chance to win laurels and money. A prize of five dollars will be of- fered for the winning mural design on the subject of reading, for room 105. The deadline is April 15. Any subject is acceptable, but it should encourge reading. The libra- ry may be referred to or fictional characters from books suitable for first and second year students may be used. The finished product will be ten feet long by two feet wide. The design must be color and will be judged by Mrs. Ida Goldfein, art teacher, and Miss Janice Fink, Eng- lish teacher. tCon. from page 17, col 35 mendations. 7. Periodic reports will be pre- sented to the principle, on re- quest. An outline of the program is as follows: 1. Physical inspection 2. Athletics 3. Aquatics 4. Activities fdesired and re- quired! McCue Programs Handicapped As Air Raid Precaution In the event of imminent danger of air raids, Mr. L. A. Hoefer, principal of Taft, has evolved a program of home study for cardiac and orthopedic cases, and for all other students whose physical handicaps might hamper their loco- motion. The adjustment teacher, Miss Grace McCue, is working on the de- tails of outlines and assignments with the class teachers. Each se- mester, handicapped students are programmed on one floor if pos- sible, and Taft is prepared tr make further adjustments in plan ning adequately for the protection and progress of these students ir war-time emergencies. .il. Alumni March On to Success From Wright Junior Collegi comes news of former Taftitel Glenn Jorian and Mary Hengsl Glenn who has become very activf at Wright during the past yea now holds responsible position with the Band, Orchestra and Th Sousa Club at the college. Marg is now a member of the Swiinmln. Team and the Band. Alumni who are still around th home port seem quite loyal to th Friday night Social Center dances Seen there the other night wer-1 Bob Schaefer, Bill Stephens, Pe Peterson, Bill Lessrnan, Hele Swanson, Frank Zamatis, Bett Winklehaus, and Peggy Reller. George Crist, February '42 clas president, now attending Carthag College, Carthage, Illinois vlslte his alma mater to make arrangr ments to have the Taft Trib ser to him for the remainder of th semester. Seen around Taft recently wer the jolly faces of former Taftlte Bob Holmier, Jack Winton, Da Novak, Don Henderson, and How? Behrens. The Taft Alumni Assoclatic will hold its induction meeting fn the February class of '42 Fridf evening, March 20, at the Nc wood Park Field house. .Ti Hurrah For 40'ers Membership in Taft's most excl sive club, Not Under '40', is he by six divisions at the present tim They are: 107 A.M.-Olive Horst, 4A. 214 A.M.-Lorraine Bluum, 3A. 217 A.M.-Lois Swanson, 4A. 301 A.M.-Lucille Sussland, 31 305 A.M.-Jean Siegler, 4B. 308 A.M.-Betty Clawes, 3B.