Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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larch 13, 1942 Taft Tribune Vould You Prefer 'o Ride a Bronco Dr a Rocket Ship? Have you ever sat daydreaming your history class, imagining urself fighting the Indians in the ys of pioneers, or pictured your- lf as a damsel in distress while a ,ndsome knight came galloping to ur rescue? When asked the ques- nn, If you had your choice, in lat age would you like to live or ve lived? Taftites' answers came lck and fast. Richard Parigini, 4A, said, Ihen the West was wild and men are men, and, he added with a :am in his eye, and girls were YD!! Eleanor Kralik, 4A, answered th a romantic sigh. In the days King Arthur, when knights were ld and romance was seasoned th chivalry. The days of Daniel Boone are Jst appealing to Paul Pederson, I, who says that he too would like explore the wilds of a new land. Merlin Marcy, 1A, puts a new int on the question by stating at he is waiting for the day rhlch he hopes will come soonl len he will have sugar in his cof- : and tires on his car. Avolon Stepien, 2A, demurely vered her lashes and replied, 1 the days when girls wore long asses. 'During the time of old Mexico, lere there were fiestas and lety, was the answer given by lriel Huppert, 2A. Miss Cleo Lopate, history prof, :lared with a twinkle in her eye, crave excitement and adventure, give me the days of the pio- ers. Blanch Tanney, 4A, said that she fuld like a peek at the prehistoric ys to see if the cavemen were any 'ferent from those of today. lim Mein, 2A, thought about the ucatlonal angle and replied, In a days of Euclid so that he could fe me some first hand informa- -n about some geometry prob- ns. When the musketeers dueled for 5 hands of their lady loves was a declaration of Dorothy Krue- r, 4A. E-Iank Green, 4B, averred, When 'ellow could bring a girl home at l. m. in a horse and buggy, and I r1't mean a milk wagon. lean Novak, 2A, shyly decided tt the pre-civil war days were it, because of the handsome ithern gentlemen. Walter Lahey, 4A, looked into the :ure with Mars, Saturn, or any ler planet just a few minutes m my door, with my 2443 rocket p. Give me the Buck Rogers era ,t will no doubt be the age of nance. CAh me!!J. Page 21 Sensored the Month owing ll The Girl of A little Taftle wept and cried, 'Cause he was all alone. His heart was filled with jealousy For those of great reknown. Each time the Taft Tribune Came out, He read it aft and fore, But still the same old names he'd seen Had made the news once more. One day our hero met a pal, Who said: What's eatin' youse? I've never seen my name in print! That's why I've got the blues. So that's your feeble trouble, kid We'll fix it right away -- Just take some paper and a pen And write down what I say. First your name and year in school, Then a deed in which you shine. Drop this slip in locker 2023, Outside of 209! P. S. In spubmitting articles, you do not have to sign your name, but please include the name and semester of the subject of the ar- ticle. Have You seen . . . 3B Roy Riis' version of the Conga? Barbara Lawton's red flannels? Bob Miller, 3B, with Jack Cong- don, 2A, on his lap, yelling turn out the lights. 2A Lorraine hair-do? Ralph Greener and Bud Schaibly, 1B's, engaged in one of their lunch- room egg-salad assaults? 4B Laverne top blouse? Bill Encore Avery, 1B dashing home between add periods? 3A Shirley Korman's blackout Olfelt's two-tone Freitag's, pajama fingernails? Elaine Thompson's, a SB, heinie haircut? Did' You Know . . . That Miss Newberger's first pe- riod health class stood outside the door waiting for her for twenty minutes, only to discover, upon her arrival, that the door had been open all the time? That Swede Norlie's new coif- fure fwavej is a result of unfall- lng daily attention? The solo requirement for mem- bership in the Red Shoe club is to own a pair of the aforemen- tioned footgear? See Lucille Nlt- sche, 3A for details. That Gerry Schmid and Dor- othy Spotty Benson, 1A's, have invented a code which consists of leaps and bounds and other such queer antics? Meredith Granger is one of those people whose name calls him to mind at once in a vivid picture. She's as modern as next year's dance music, and as clever as she is attractive. She thinks the teachers and kids at Taft are so nice that she doesn't want to leave them-even to graduate. The field of chemical engineering appeals to her, but career plans are not definite. Science and math, bugaboos to most pupils, are her best-liked subjects: l1er course book has super-student written all over it. Lots of her time ls spent on sports, especially swimming and dancing. A prize record collection provides music for home practice and fun. She is a member of the Proscenium Players, the Honor So- ciety, the G. A. A., the Latin club, the Senior Girls' club, and would probably join every club in the school if time allowed. Outside she belongs to the Alpha Tri Hi Y. Meredith knows the facts about current happenings and about his- torical events, as testified by her answers on the program in which Taft's quiz kids participated. She thinks an historical novel is the best fiction to be read-other novels are dry. If, next year, you see a. stray Granger wandering disconsolately around our sheltered halls, don't be surprised, for it will probably be Meredith returned for a last look. The Tribune Presents Mr. Seyller Mr. Kenneth Seyller, Taft's math. whiz, is the students choice for teacher of this month. He was born in Prophetstown, Illinois, and in the days of his youth 'K iattended the elementary and high school ln his r home town. After graduating from high school, off he went to what is now De Kalb state teachers' college. Later he studied at the University of Illinois and Northwestern where he earned a Bachelor of Science and a Masters degree, respectively. Before entering Taft's portals, three years ago, Mr. Seyller was rather a jack-of-all-trades at Roose- velt high school. For eight years, he taught science, history, mathematics, English and bookkeeping and was in charge of the lettermens' club, and coach of the frosh football team. Mr. Seyller is really quite a congenial fellow as he confesses he has no pet peeves. All sports, especially football interest him greatly and he likes fish- ing and vacations ln the north woods most of all. In his home he has a small shop in which he spends his spare time, woodworking. He modestly confesses he has made a few things, Recently, Mr. Seyller acquired a new son, although grown up, when his only daughter married at Christmas. He has two other children, Rath boys. Facts and Rumors . . Miss Jane Carleton, English teacher, confided to her class that she is practically hoarse every morning from mentally derlding the crazy drivers on Touhy Ave- nue. Dick Bergsund and Bill Frey, 2B's, are practically fingerless as a result of their paper cutting at- tempts in art. Lou Gleason, ZA, has taken to frisking Dick Doebler, 3A, before embarking on a movie date. When Roger Ernst, 3A, failed to bring his much delayed course- book, Miss Allen said, I thought I told you to write a letter to yourself as a remlnder. He did, retorted Harold Young, 3A, but he forgot to mall it.

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Page 20 . Taft Tribune Wake Up, Taft. Blood! Sweat! Tears! That's what over two billion people are enduring. Helpless masses are being mercilessly slaughtered by the cruel and mighty jugernaut of war. We all know that tyranny must be oblituated, yet many do not realize that it is up to us to destroy it. Do the students want to preserve the freedom to which they are ac- customed? In all probability they will answer in the affirmative. Still they are really disinterested and expect to continue their normal way of life. When questioned as to why they are unconcerned about this gigantic crisis, they merely reply, Oh it won't happen here, we've no need to worry. If every one took this isolationist attitude there would be much reason to worry. This line of reasoning was responsible for the inadequate fortification of Guam, Wake and the Philippine Islands. What can be done to arouse their drowsiness? When current events are being discussed, they are bored completely and abhor all recitations. They hope they will not be attacked, but that is as far as their interests go. Maybe a few bombs would stir them into realizing the seriousness of this war. If the students of Taft would read the war bulletins as much as they do the comics and listen to news broadcasts instead of silly- serials it is quite certain that they would appreciate the grave in- cident. 1 With this knowledge they would be better prepared to face the im- mediate future, which will contain bitter disappointments. Come on students of Taft! Show your Americanism by participating in all current events discussions. You will benefit and so will your country. Horrors! A Chair Snatclzer! Hey, bring that chair back seems to be the battle cry these days during the sixth period lunch hour. The average Taftite, after a morning of hard work, awaits the com- fort of a nice seat at a table of friends where he can converse and refresh himself. But upon arriving at his table he finds his chair missing. Walk- ing around the crowded lunchroom looking for a chair, they return to their table empty-handed. Their lunch by this time is as cold as their disposition. They spend the rest of the lunch period standing up or sharing a seat with a friend, thus inconveniencing both of them. There surely must be some remedy for this situation. More chairs could be placed in the lunchroom and each person assigned to a, specific chair, thus avoiding confusion and tumult. But until this problem is solved, come on Taftites, be considerate of others. Remember the Golden Rule. Don't be a chair snatcherf' Beverly Singer Standon YourHead T 0 R earl This SdIAlV.LS CINV SCINOEI EISNHQIEICI Ang 'Ai-3A.ln1 Asdoq eq nolf ruop 'umop-opts-dn si ppiom eip, asneoeq Qsnf JJ Taft Tribune Published Bl-weekly by the Journalism Student! of the WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT HIGII SCHOOL 5625 North Nntomn Ave.. Chicago. Ill. MARCH 13 PRICE FIVE CENTS First Clasl Honor Rating, National Scholastic Press As oclation Editor-in-chief: Lorraine Risavy. Assistant Editor: Pat tEdisonJ Dolan. Feature Department: Lois Meltzer, Shirley Meltzer, Betty Mugnai. Copy Department: Pat tNorwoodJ Dolan, Eleanor Kralik, Jeanne Lutz. Editorial Department: Norman Essernian, Bruce Kelso, Robert Vanderpoel. Sport Department: Walter Lahey, editorg Richard llarigini. News Department: Jeanne Heaton, head: Helen Cardis, Doris Erickson, Josephine Gendielle, Dolores Gerken, Marion Gerkin, Henry Green, Marlon Holden, Annette Kruto, Ruth Kieselbach, Lucia Lucenko, Mar- jorie Mann, Lois Redden, Beverly Singer, Robert Smith, Floyetta. Wheeler, Jack Zetterberg, Annette Avery. Art Department: Don Sinnenf Exchange Department: Winnie Pufunt. Photography: Stanley Logan, Al JvVhitney. Circulation Adviser: Mr. Paul Bigler. Editorial Adviser: Evelyn L Perry. -, Male Smoothies amed in Poll By Annette Kruto Boys! Do you sometimes wonder how you can impress your campus girl friend, or that new girl that sits behind you in physics class? Do you want the female cuties running after you? Then listen, male Taft- ites, and you shall hear how la femmes at Taft want their men to dress. A recent vote was taken to de- cide which boys at Taft wear the nicest clothes. Try to fill the fol- lowing qualifications and you'll stand tops with your girl. Wear saddle shoes like Kenneth Pederson and George Hankeg get a pair of those yellow corderoy pants that Don Jirka and Jack Congdon have been displaying: possess a pair of those sloppy galoshes that Boots Mossong has been tripping over all semester, inspire all the girls by owning one of those revers- ibles that Wally Lahey has, and own half a dozen of those rainbow socks that Norman Esserman and Jack Ferguson wear all the time. Definitely get a few of those towel-like shirts that Fizz Janis is never without. A vest like Lee Smith wears would look simply darling over a nice sport shirt like George Hopper owns. Include one of those red pork-pies that Paul Peterson wears on your must list. If you want to make the little wo- man stand up, just exhibit a soft ribbed sweater like Edward Zlnk and Bob Shamburg own: acquire one or two of those long boxy top coats that Charles Kildall and Don Johnson never do without, and to complete this parade of campus fashions, buy yourself a great big bow tie like the one Hank Green wears. Quakette Famous Last Words . . . That's how I subscribed to Lib- erty magazine. But, Mom, lt was a senior holl- day. -Stinky. That Scotchman Again: Then there's the Scotchman who retreads his tires with rubber bands and a waffle iron. -Wally Willy. This'll Stump the Prof . . . A prominent eastern university recently announced that their re- search staff would soon begin ex- to discover a universal periments solvent: i. e. a liquid that dissolves anything idea, but and everything. Swell what are they going to keep the stuff in? -South Wind. March 13, 1942 L-,,...-2,--. 0 Off the Bear-rl 0111 0-T 0..-. Hmlglitilllnluimum IMI-clfllndlkqwl Spring Cleaning When children drone past you: house on roller skates,-when Taft- ites crash through the Norwood ice pond and get their littlef?l footsies wet-when the birds land the Bird Boys J begin to warble al the female of the species, as sure as the football team's hair-cropping craze is wearing off fthank good nessl, Spring is in the air. The advent of this particular sea- son brings with it my annual purse cleaning fever. This is a time honored custom that I observe only because so much junk freally, nc other word qualifiesj has accumu lated in it that the poor thing is bursting its seams. One whole eve ning must be set aside for this pro- cess as can be plainly seen by a list of its contents. All This and Heaven Too Upon dumping it out on the table one sees the usual Tom-foolery tr be found in a girl's purse: a. comb compact, change purse, the indis pensable mirror, several pencil: that need sharpening, a. fountaii pen,-but wait! What's this cours4 book doing here? Well, well, l thought I handed that in las! month. And since when do I haw two library cards? Oh, and here': a song book. What in the world lx that doing in a. purse? A ruler that is probably a left over from my algebra days, a lette' that was never mailed, a pocket dictionary, several small scribble books, a broken eversharp, a. rub ber-band fhm-m, sabotagell, somn hairpins, and an envelope contain ing what was once a string o pearls, all add their charm to m: collection. Relics of My School Daze Turning to a pile of papers tha have been separated from the othe things, I find a rough sketch tverg roughl that was done in Art 2, : G. A. A. membership card, a sou venlr from one of the social cente dances, a. paper on which I tried in vain to make my budget balance, . joke that was too good to forge fits crudeness indicates the type fi humor that was enjoyed way bac' in '41J, a Trl-Hi-Y program, a. clit ping about a contest that I neve entered, a list of words that wanted to look up QI still don' know how to pronounce ratlon Z and last but not least a varied co lection of passes, some of which ar signed by teachers who don't eve go to Taft any more. I suppose that this confessio labels me as a firm supporter c the bigger - and - better - bags that - hold - more - stuff campaigi

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Page 22 Taft Tribune Big Parade Headed By Paddy OMaIley At Shady and Oflleary Sure'n it t'was a fine and sunny day in March, but Patrick O'Malley wasn't feeling fine and sunny! Pat was a policeman-a typical Irish policeman. He was walking his beat as he had for the last 35 years, but Paddy wasn't happy. This was to be the last time he'd walk down this street with his uniform on, the last time he'd pass Joe's Delicates- sen, the last time he'd be stopping at the fire house to kid around with the boys-sure'n it was the last time for everything. Paddy kept asking himself, why it was he who was to be pensioned, why not Duffy or even Dougan. Hadn't he been a good cop all these years? Had he ever lost a day texcept when his grandson camej, and sure who was it that caught Slippery Sam, the bank robber? Paddy was getting old and he knew it, but he also knew what it'd be like after the pension. But, here he was in the front of Joe's and there was Joe waiting. Anyway, Joe looked happy, he was shouting something. Paddy, he said, have you heard the news? Theres to be a big St. Patrick day celebration down on Shady Street. The grandest ever, and it's you wl1o's the guest of honor! Paddy smiled. It was St. Patricks' day on the corner of Shady and O'Leary Streets. Every one was there, even the Mayor. But, where was Paddy? There goes the band and look there's Paddy leading it. The pa- rade is starting and Paddy as proud as could be was leading it. Listen to the crowd cheering him. Paddy was happy, now he didn't care about the pension. What if he wouldn't have his grandson to play with. Why should he care? Wasn't he getting tired of the same old beat? Dldn't he think it was time to be settling down? And anyhow, his greatest ambition came true. He was leading the big St. Patrick's day parade. - Wanted-More Books For Armed Forces Books, books, everywhere books, but not a book to read, cried the armed forces, and so Americafs loy- al citizens decided to do something about it and started the Victory Book Campaign. Taft also wanted to do its duty, and so the librarians are offering to see that any books brought to the library will reach the boys at camp. Any type of book will do, but the kinds most appreciated are the up- to-date novels, biographies, avia- tion, radio, adventure, mystery and current affairs volumes. Taft Reporters Hook Celebrities With the thunder of applause still ringing in their ears, the An- drew sisters, Maxine, La Verne and Patty ran from the glitter of the footllghts and the blare of the orchestra to their dressing rooms. Your reporters, timidly followed them up the stair case, unaccus- tomed as they were to that sort of thing, and quietly rapped on the door decorated with a star, after climbing over three trunks, two dogs and a milkman. Here they were greeted by the secretary of the girls, who said they would be granted an interview if they could wait just a few min- utes. They waited a few minutes and after 45 had passed, the dear lady came tripping lightly down the stairs. At this point, armed with a round of ammunition, in the form of questions, they fired them at her till she gasped for breath. Thus, they learned that the An- drews sisters, lreally Andreos, since their father was Greek, and their mother Norweiganj started out when Patty and Maxine sang duets while La Verne, the eldest, and an accomplished pianist played the accompaniment. When Patty was eleven the three girls started out to sing their way to fame. They were doing pretty well ln Kiddie Revues when Larry Rich, a dis- coverer of hidden talent saw them and felt that these three youngstrs were destined to star. Bei Mir Bist Du Sh0en, their first record, made the names and voices of girls without musical training fam- iliar in homes throughout the country. They have come a long way since then and have just com- pleted their last record, I'll Pray For You. Before Fate stepped in and changed their minds, Pa.tty's de- sire was to become a. nurse: Max- ine, a. chemistg and LaVerne, a pianist. La. Verne also likes pretty clothes, Maxine, the out-door type, prefers sports, while Patty is happy, just singing. To girls starting out on a sim- ilar career, their advice from ex- perience is to prepare to give up a lot of good times for rehearsing. Get your name on the Victory Book honor list and wear a red, white, and blue tag to show your loyalty to your country. Help this campaign which is being sponsored by the U. S. O., the American Red Cross, the American Library asso- ciation, and is being conducted in the schools by the Board of Educa- tion with the assistance of the Jun- ior Red Cross and the P. T. A. Facts of Current Interest Here Expounded Did You Know That: The shortest distance from the Atlantic to the Pacific across the United States is between points near Charleston, South Carolina and San Diego, California and it is 2,152 miles? Pythagoras was the first person to declare the world round? There are three and one-half pounds of salt mineral to every 100 pounds of sea water. Icebergs are always formed of fresh water? There have been 1,500 biograph- ers of Lincoln. William Pitt occupied the first brick house in America? The State of Massachusetts bought the claims of Maine in 1677 for 1,250 pounds? Christopher Columbus was paid S320 for the discovery of Amer- ica? The United States has engaged in 28 wars starting with the Amer- ican revolution and ending with World War II? Newfoundland was England's oldest colony? There are 403 steps from the base to the top of the Statue of Li- berty? Bolivia has the smallest stamp in the world? Napoleon's retreat covered about 1,400 miles and took 312 hours? The only time England and France fought' together before World War I was against Russia in the Crimean War of 1845-1856? The odds are 351 to 244 in craps against the caster? P. T.A. To Elect New Officers New officers will be elected at the next meeting of the P. T. A. to be held Monday, March 16, in the auditorium. Visual Aids as a. Means to Pro- mote Safety in our Community will be the topic of the next meet- ing. The Program preceeding the elec- tion will consist of musical selec- tions by the Taft Concert band, directed by Mr. John C. Rapier, a safety film by Mr. Charles Buell, visual education coordinatorg and safety talks by Mrs. P. A. Kreller, visual education chairman, and Mrs. A. J. Meltzer, safety chairman. Refreshments will be served by the mothers of Onahan P. T. A. The program will close with the harmonious strains of the Girls' Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Lino. A parental group meeting on sugar substitutes will be held Mon- day, March 23, at 11:30 in the Edi- son Park Field house. March 13, 19' What is Turnin Currentl on tl Plastic Platters ' By Robert Smith Those of you come confirmed nickel-nursers the current sol for the manul who have not probably hep to making money turers of juke-boxes. Some of th are really proving themsel worthwhile and warrant purch for home machines. The number Blues in the Nig has been cut by many bands, the platter by Jimmy Luncef does the most justice to it. Th probably isn't a juke box that if featuring Deep in the Heart Texas by some artist, usually B Crosby, backed up by Woody I man and his Woodchoppers. addition to some fine lyrics, dixieland style instrumental w is really solid. A list of the best sweet numl is sure to include Moonlight C1 tail with Glenn Miller having best by far. Another ballad col under the title of I Don't Wan Walk Without You, and if c heard by Harry James, you will listen to another. On the solid side of the bo there are quite a number that serve mention: Keep 'Em Flyi by Glenn Miller is just about hottest record that he has c made. The tempo is set so fast 1 it is surprising that the sax trumpet rides can come in. Ml comes in on a little slower tel in String of Pearls, his best s' of instrumentation to date. . Harry James rips the roof with his new recording of ' O'clock Jump, and a new mus Arthur Murray Taught Me D. ing in a Hurry by Vaughn M01 or Jimmy Dorsey. Many patriotic tunes are crc ing for the lead and some of cutest are He's 1-A in the Arr jlved by Johnny Long: Got Mama, I'm Off to Yokohama Dick Robertson, and Ramen Pearl Harbor by Sammy Kaye Taft Artists Place in National Contest Taft artists have scored ag Inez Niehaus, Frank Damski, Q ley Logan, Bill Schneider, and leen Stoker have won prizes in National art contest. The winning pictures are -tl displayed down town and then on to Pittsburg where the nati champion will be selected. Eileen Stoker, Inez Niehaus, Edward Batura have won sch ships at the Frederick Mizen studios. These art classes wil held every Saturday morning. students will sketch from costl models.