Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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March 13, 1942 Lunchroom, Defense, Objectives of Student Council Looking forward to a semester filled with activity, the Student Council has finished electing its officers for this semester. The new officers are: Carl English, 4B, president: Charlotte Frank, 4B, vice-presidentg Pat Dolan qNor- woody 4A, secretary: and Pat Do- lan fEdisonJ, 4A, treasurer. The council's two main object- ives to be followed out this semes- ter are: first, defense activities and the sale of defense stamps and bonds, and second, the problem of making the lunchroom more plea- sant. The lunchroom committee, head- ed by Vivian Hansen, 3B, is now taking a census of the number of chairs to a table as compared with the number of lunchers, and con- sulting with the faculty and the lunchroom manager, Mrs. Blanche Smith. Phyllis Lange, chairman of the 304 library committee will carry on the good work of the Student Council in the library. One stu- dent in each period is the respon- sible librarian. Jeanette Behrens will again be the chairman of the Ways and Means committee. Caboor to Lead Senior Girls At the last meeting of the Senior Girls, officers were elected. The new president is Mary Jane Caboor, the vice-president is Marilyn Izard, secretary, Joan Carpenter, and treasurer, Sis Holden. After the election Betty McQuil- kin sang 'Tis Autumn, Audry Dietz read a poem and Elaine Von Ehren, Betty Zurn, Doris Zonzius, June Ringquist, Evelyn Stahnke and Pat Dolan QNQ presented the sketch Clementine written by Betty Zurn. After the program dixies were served and the girls joined in a little community singing. Forum and Guild Collaborate The Legal Forum will hold its first meeting and election of offi- cers on Friday, March 13 the 6th period in room 209. Legal trials will be heldg busi- ness problems and practices will be discussed in the Business Guild. The Forum will hold alternate meetings with the Business Guild. Both will meet once a month. Mr. Max Weinstein is sponsor of both clubs. 3A's to Entertain 3B's From 2 to 4 p. m., Tuesday, March 17, the 3A Junior Girls will entertain the 3B's at a tea which is preliminary to their membership. Cooperating to the fullest extent to make it a success, the 3A girls have planned a musical program for the afternoon. Following this event at the Norwood Park field house, all 3B's are eligible for membership. Taft Tribune Page 19 Col. Armstrong, TRIB GOES FOOLISH h k See the fall of Tokio! Witness the third triangular division throw the T 5 Axis over. All this and a double front page, too. The paper is turned up- to R egzktrars Because of the unusually large amount of regular work at the State Selective Service Headquar- ters, Colonel Paul G. Armstrong, the state director, has asked the press to extend his sincere thanks to all volunteer registrars who served on February 16. I have tried earnestly, stated Director Armstrong, to find some means of personally thanking every one of the volunteer registrars, but my entire staff and I have been working long hours endeavoring to keep from getting behind on our regular work.,-Consequently, I must depend on the kind cooperation of the press to get my message of thanks to those who willingly gave up their time on February 16, to do a genuine patriotic service. I am sure they will fully understand the impossibility of sending each one a personal letter which would take valuable time from imperative work and would add extra expense to the war effort. S6000 Scholarship Offered by NP. A.U. - So you would like to go to col- lege, but don't think your parents could afford it? Well, here's some- thing that ought to make your ears perk up a bit. The Pan-American Union is offer- ing a four year college scholarship for the best paper on What Inter- American Cooperation Means to My Country. All high school students in the United States are eligible, and papers consisting of not more than 700 words, typewritten or written neatly with pen and ink on one side of the paper, must be handed in on, or before, Pan-American day, April 14. A committee in each high school will choose the two best papers from that school and forward them to the state superintendent of pub- lic instruction. Besides tl1e grand award, a four year university scholarship valued at 36,000, there will be a first state award of fifty dollars and a certifi- cate of award, a second of S25 and a certificate of award, and a third state award of a silver medal. For further details see the bulle- tin boards. New members of Alpha Tri-Hi-Y are Virginia Hollis, Ruth Schaefer, Phyllis Dolan, Lois Meltzer, Shirley Meltzer, Leona Caboor, Shirlee Jas- per, Annette Avery, and Pat Flynn. These girls received their pins at the meeting last Wednesday. Tonight the club is having a card and bunco party for the parents. K XFQWN I I Ly qrag e N of J chemistry The April first edition of the T T will have the spirit 01 spring plus the spirit of al Fool s Day together with others of spring spirit that blossoms from trees tapplel In this issue all the news that s tit to be cut will be print d Corn? Why the editor in opening a consession in th1 lunch room A return feature or how to pacify the brats by An gelo Mooney will help you take care of junior when the folk: are away. J. P. Santhony once more gives advice to the lover as Prudence Penny and Dr Ebeneezer Fixem fill in copy with words of-wisdom. Thes. and many other rib-breaking specialities will blitzroar an: sourpuss into oblivion We don't expect you to get an excited as our friend in the ad joining column, but once you set side down proving the maxim that a fool in journalism is worth two in G, 'SN I . . fm, X ep V . 1 ' A l 'Z W . ' td f:1:Y'1-iii? ,.,, ' ' P , 4 ' 7 I ' ...J 2...l 1 ' -, 2 XX, this paper, you'll agree, lt'u colossal. Defense Dance Held March 17 The Honor Society is sponsoring a Defense Dance which will be held from 2:30 on, March 17. To attend, students must buy a 25c defense stamp, and show it to Miss Catherine Dempsey who will in turn give the person a pass which can be presented as a ticket of ad- mission. An added attraction will be the appearance of Uncle Sam and a male quartet consisting of Honor Society members. Other students are urged to cos- tume themselves in the dress of other nations. Music will be furnished by the Top Hatters, the last of whom still attends Taft. The boys have donated their services and the mu- sic in return for the promise that a good sized c1'owd will attend. Arrangements played by the band are written by Bob Merevick, a member of the group when it was still at Taft. Students with late programs will be excused for part of the dance upon presentation of the stamp to the class teacher. Because of the patriotic nature of the dance, the concession about classes was granted by Principal Hoefer. Wanted -Modern Pied Pnrer Appbf C. U C. The chief matter discussed at tht last meeting of the Taft clean-ul committee last Thursday conslstet of the continuance of the rat ant mouse control, the campalgi against waste, and the survey o vacant lots for victory gardens. Principal L. A. Hoefer urges al students to gather waste paper ana other waste material and dispose o it at home. Each division room represents tive is given a certain number o blocks to find the frontage of an: the name and address of the owne' of each vacant lot. To make the wa: garden project a huge success, al division room representatives mus attend all meetings for instruction: and carry them out. Mrs. Adelaide Holterhoff am Mary Jane Caboor attended thu meeting of the Chicago high schoo clean up campaign at the La Sallt hotel, Friday, March 6, to recelvn further instructions and pointer: on cleaning-up. l-lil,- Essay Wins Acclaim Shirlee Jasper, 3A, received z certificate showing her participa tion in an essay contest sponsored by the Jewel Tea Stores. The essas was entitled, Why I Am Proud tc Be an American.