Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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llarch 10, 1944 HI FRESHIES! i-ya. Freshies! Well, you've learned a lot since lat first bewildering day you walk- l thru the halls of Taft. By now Ju know positively that there is J marble swimming pool on the ,urth floor and you've torn up all rose elevator passses in disgust. s a matter of fact, you are a real art of Taft, a genuine died in the ool eaglet. However, you'll lure lot more fun in wearing tl.ose ue and silver wings if you par- cipate in the various school activ- ies. Maybe you'll get a kick out of 'owing a battered horn up in room 20. Did you know that the llanrl nd Orchestra in Taft are tops ? ach, since 1940, has earned an S tting in high school competition. If you're inclined toward sports, Ju can chose one of many-foot- ill, basketball, baseball, swim- ing, tennis, golf, track. u Don't forget the academic field! fs so smart to dig in from the very aginning. A straight S average lr your fOl1l' years may sound fan- lstic, but it's really something to :hieve. It has been done, you know. here is much fun in public speak- lg-contests, town meetings, and .her diicussions. You will be per- ,itted to ping-pong comments and rgue with flamboujant phrases to ie utter amazement of your -achers. Don't forget the specials: go to le Friday Nite Stompsg learn to mce. It will be more fun than you Ln imagine. It's very important l mix with people and to meet new zrsonalitles. Perhaps you envy the seniors. ou admire the way they strut :rough the halls, and wish you, lo, were so near graduation. Sec- :tly the senior envies you. He ishes he had before him those nur glorious years of opportunity. fe wishes that he had tried harder, ay back in 1B. Whether or not you now it, Freshies, you're ve1'y lucky :llas and gals. Lrt Awards Declared Ten Taft students have received rt scholarships which entitle them a attend a series of lectures by udley Crafts Watson at the Art istitute. The following students ere recommended by the teachers ? the art department: Mary Car- er, William Stromayer. Marjorie iegler, Georgian Litchen, Betty nn Olson, Mary Monahan, David oukol, Lois Weber, Ruth Mapes, nd Sabina Ebenhan. These stu- ents attended their first lecture on Ionday, February 21, at four clock in Fullerton Hall, and will mtinue to attend for the following 'ourteen weeks. Taft Tribune ld Man Winter When Thursday, February 10, came along, it brought with it a very much forgotten old man winter. All we poor little Taftites who came to school as usual had a most shocking surprise waiting for us at the close of day. It was true, the weather forcaster had predicted a snow storm, but wlzo be7ieves the weather man any more? And so we came, without a care in the world, minus all those horrible, unfasionable things like boots, slacks and umbrellas. But to see us trudge home that evening, we hardly looked fashionable with wet shoes, cold legs, streaming hair and woe-begone expressions on our faces. Yes, home felt pretty good to us, so,much so in fact that very few of us ventured out the next morning. Those hardy Taftites who were brave enough to come the first period, found a school practically bare of teachers and students. The rest of us waited at home, listening to each news broadcast, hoping upon hope that an announcement would came out that the loard of Education had decided to close school for the day. But when the announcement didn't come, some of us stamped our feet, and proclaimed, If the kids from surrounding towns didn't have to go to school, why should we? So we either went back to bed or were forced to do some task about the house. Of course, there were those very brave pupils, who came nevertheless, mainly because mother had told us to go or else suffer the consequences. In almost every class these students were praised to high heaven by the tachers who managed to get through the drifts themselves. As very little work was accomplished, school was quite enjoyable for once. However, by and by this lprocedure took on rather a dull aspect, and soon streams of students, who ordinarily left about the ninth or tenth periods, were seen plowing their way homeward after the third and fourth periods. 1, ' Every once in a while, however, one could see one of these fool- hardy souls stopping to give some poor little incoming freshie a bit of brotherly advice, and then you would see the bewildered lower classman turn about and begin his long trek towards home. Book Campaign The Junior Red Cross Board of Control, consisting of Dolores To- leson, Loris Syverson, Phyllis Roth, Rosalie Otters, Blanche Luptak, Dorothy Waters, Betty Blagg--chair- man, Gerry Shramak, Alice Shues- ser, Arline Szorc, Marilyn Fisher. Lorraine Koehler, Edith Wickstrom, and Doris Larson, is sponsoring a Victory Book campaign, to last from March 6, to March 15. There is a very urgent need for reading material in army camps, hospitals, ships, and recreation cen- ters both here and abroad. So, we are asking you to bring at least one book or ten cents, with which a pocket edition can be purchased. Surely, there must be some book in your home, that is of no more use to the family. It has been shown that the service men prefer western and mystery novels. These are not the type of books, one cares to keep. After they are read once, they are of no more good to you, but they can pass away a little time for some fighting man. They need not be handsome bound or in per- fect condition. Just so that they are of a type that would he interesting to read. Please don't bring in books which you are trying to get rid of. Give something of genuine entertainment for, after all, one little book is not much to give. Town Meeting The Town Meeting held Friday, February 18, in the Taft auditor- ium discussed the question, 'Can We Secure A Lasting Peace Thru A League of Nations? The affirmative speakers were Isabelle Moravec and Richard Fem- mel, while the negative speakers were Mary Dalton and Jim Jacobs, Robert Forney, as chairman, pre- sided at the meeting. A few of the points brought to light by the speakers were that na- tions should co-operate to form a world unit and maintain a world peace. Another speaker pointed out that the League of Nations would be directed by the most forceful countries, leaving the less power- ful countries to be the underdogs. This would bring about dissatisfac- tion. Further comments showed that, if a large army and navy were re- tained, this would mean higher taxes and a lower standard of living. The meeting was adjourned by the ringing of the next period bell. Boxes, which have been decorated for this purpose by Richard Berg- sunt of Miss Teeter's division will be placed in the Library to receive any contributions. Money will be taken up by your division room managers. Page 7 TH- 5 Q UQUIRHLG ' , 2590 are za Ella 6 Icxckie What changes would you like tc see in the Taft Trib? LEE GUNDERSON 4A , More about me. also more about Lee Gunderson. BODEL BURKEL 413 More about MEN. SHIRLEY SCHODLBAUER 4B There should be more about kids who are never mentioned. Why not have a room representa- tive from each division? BETTY MATWORM 4B I'd like a serial story continued from issue to issue. 5 LAUREL PERKINS 3B Devote a column to each year such as Freshies, Sophomores, Jun- iors and Seniors telling about one student from each year. KEN VANDERVOORT 3B '?I think there should be a col- umn about current music. IDVELYN EVENSEN 4B More pictures. It would be nice to have news about interesting ac- tivities going on in other schools. ISABELLE MORAVEC 4B More room should be devoted to the freshiesf' BEVERLY CRIPPEN 4B We could have one of our bril- liant cortronists draw a comic strip about a typical boy and girl Taftie. DOROTHY BOWEN 313 'You could have an imaginary girl and boy, in every issue, have a story about something suggested by Taft students. DAN SCHNEIDER 4B Improve the illustrations. -ara, . , .,.. ,LLAW Taft's war bond 'and stamp sales are flour- ishing. The total on Friday, February 18, was 8S73,390.12. Divisions leading the school in sales are in order named, those of Miss Berquist, Miss Fink, Mr. Osbon, Mrs. McConville, and Mr. Johnson. Corinne Wolff, Ron- ald Daube, Doris Lar- son. Harry Taft, and Jean Anderson are the five higl e't among the students in the pur- chase of the bonds and stamps.

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Page 6 ART ir V L V Our Franns have been giving with some real corn that the T. T. thought you might get a kick out of. Daily Prayer Dear Lord: Please return him safe, sound, and single. iSenn Newsj Blackfboardl Magic Teacher: Now students, just watch the blackboard while I go through it again. fSenn News! Beauty and the Beast Jean: My fiance has been telling everyone that he is going to marry the most beautiful girl in the world. Betty: Tha.t's too bad: after all the time you wont with him. fThe Phoenixl Daliynilions Soccer---What a gentleman must NEVER do to a lady. Envelope- To run away and get married. Yeast---A direction. Colt-What you put on when you go outside. Union- -That which makes your eyes water when you peal it. II-Iyde Pk. Weekly? It Goes to Your Head Jack: Yes. I know fish is brain food, but I don't care for it - l:aven'1 you some other brain food? fJoe: Well, we have noodle soup. CThe Phoneixj Strictly lrom Hunger Peter, Peter Puinpkin Eater, Had a wife and couldn't keep her, He threw her in a nearby brook, And theu he got her ration book. flmne Dailyj HELUO, ANDY. Lost and Found LOST- ---if found, please return: Parker fountain pen, push top filler, blue and black lines. Re- ward. Division 320 A.M. Gold flower pin with blue and rose stone. Reward. Division 110 A.M. Sterling silver Mexican braclet with Mexican hats and sandals. Di- vision 214 A.M. Brown zipper change purse. Di- vision 221 A.M. Gold filled fountain pen with the name H. Ruhrke engraved on it. Reward. Division 308 P.M. Brown leather pencil case with blue Evership pen and pencil. Re- ward. Division 113 A.M. FOUND- Blue eversharp with blue and gray striped top. Can be claimed in Divi- sion 113 A.M. Taft Tribune If This Weather Continues if ' l CE 1 - 6611 Nota- ri3z1S.iei.i '5f3fN G Pracflce' rep0ff .ou ff NNI X nf Fl With the Armed Forces When you see one of your Taft boys wearing silver wings and the letters 'AC' on his lapel, you know he's headed for Aviation Cadet train- ing with the U. S. Army Air Forces, declared Capt. F. . Wilgus, president of the Chicago Army Aviation Cadet Board at 166 West Van Buren Street. All over this area, these winged emblems of the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve are blossoming forth on the lapels of proud young men of 17. lt's gxreat. this patriotic movement, and one which spells disaster for the Axis. All of us are mighty proud of our young men who have chosen the Army Air Corps, he continued. Capten Wilgus, who wears an Army Pilot's Silver Wings, explained the set-up further: As soon as he reaches the age of 17, a young man may apply for mem- bership in the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve of the Army Air Forces, at Room A-714, 166 West Van Buren Street in Chicago. He takes his preliminary tests at once, and if he passes, may wear its emblem: silver wings with a, blue medallion, on which are inscribed the letters AC. The tests are stiff, naturally, because flying requires superior physical and mental equipment. Nevertheless, any alert-minded young man in good health should be able to make the grade. He need not be a high school graduate. Some time shortly after his 18th birthday, the young reservist is called up for Army Aviation Cadet training. It may be as much as six months after that birthday, if the time is needed for the completion of his current school term. The Army is anxious to have him stay in school, or at his regular civilian employment, until the time comes to start his active training. The consent of his parents is required, of course. But the vast majority of parents are pleased when their son comes to them and says, Mom-Dad-I want to fly with the Army Air Forces! March 10, 19 Winners in Dance Contest Announcec Everyone between the ages of and 25 is invited to attend Spring series of dances at the 'l High School community een These dances began on Februar: 1944. The center, sponsored by Board of Education, is one of ma held in the Chicago public h schools. Members of the Chic Federation of Musicians prow the musical portion of the affa The dancing is from 7:30 u 12. Professional instruction for ginners is held from 7:30 to 8 Social dancing takes up the rem der of the evening. The admission for this en evening of entertainment, includ government tax and wardr checking, is 25 cents. Boy's should include suit ct and ties. Girls are not allowet wear formal gowns, slacks or 01 attire not appropriate to sf formal functions. Music for dances is furnished by Al Eren's chestra. Service men and won when in uniform, are admitted 1 of charge. The district preliminaries fo city-wide dance contest to be l throughout the month were l here at Taft, Friday night, Fe ary 25. Judges for this event were a 1 mittee of three boys and three g who used the Olympic Point tem in determining the winr Points were based on posture appearance, tempo and rhyi proper execution and origina Prizes for the winning couples i War Stamps. Winners ln this contest wer follows: lst place-John Zima Dorothy Bock: 2nd place-James leman and Elaine Karlsen: place-Donald Allen and Pat' Briugas. These couples will eligible for the semi-finals, wi will be held at another school. winners from Austin High wil the guests of Taft on Marek when they will be judged by students of Taft. ..,.-.....L.?l--l Paper Drive Successful Our paper salvage drive s sored by Mrs. Lukens and Mr. l mer, ended Friday, March 3, v the Clean-Up Council annou the had collected 5475 poi The paper was tied up and p1 12 in. high bundles. Magai were assembled in bundles 12 t in. high. Loose paper was place bags and firmly tied. Bur which weighed 50 lbs. or over ' picked up at the student's hon This salvage paper is one of country's most critical needs. used for making containers blood plasma and K rations.

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Page 8 S P CRT S In General By Lou Gibbs, Sports Editor Every year, about this time, all of Taft's Babe Ruth's, Lou Gehrig's and Ty Cobb's start limbering up for the baseball season to follow. At least, that has been the custom up to the present. However, this year may be slightly different from the past, as yet no baseball coach has been appointed to lead the nine. This seems to be a major problem in all public and parochial schools today. As we look over the situa- tion, it would seem that Mr. Mich- ael Galland, who arrived recently from Steinmetz would be holding the reigns before much time had elapsed, but this statement is strictly off the record as things in the Gym Department are changing constantly, and Mr. Galland land we are praying that the following won't happenp who for all appear- ances looks to be in perfect phys- ical condition, may be in the ser- vice before the baseball season gets into full swing. It is the opinion of this writer that Mr. Galland would accomplish very much with the baseball team if given the op- portunity. lklkik So much for baseball. Now we turn to that ancient sport of track. The track team of this year, while the outlook is not too rosy, might have possibility of blooming into a fine organization. Under the able tutelage of Mr. Harry S. Miller great things may be expected from the boys who participate. Track is one of the finest physical condition- ing sports in the country today, and is recommended by all branch- es of the armed forces. The basic obstacle courses at all camps throughout the nation are funda- mentally based on track in its se- verest form. In the past, the track team has not fared so well, but this season Mr. Miller assures us that things will be different. lllllflll Not so long ago, while we were sneaking around the locker room, we decided to take our life in our hands and venture up into the Gym office to see if we could dig up any odd bits of info. As we entered we saw Mr. Robert Kreutzer, football coach, and Bill Avery, Paul Anda, and Bob Walden, plus a few others, making like boy scouts. The oc- casion was a shipment of new foot- ball equipment that had to be branded with the electric pencil. While up there, Mr. Kreutzer hint- ed that spring football would be starting very soon. We hope so. Taft Tribune Berns Among City's Leading Point Getters South Shore Is Favorite for Title Note: Since the TRIB last went to press, Taft's Junior and Senior basketball teams have played eight games. These games are summed up in the following story. By Lou Gibbs It was on the 11th of January, 1944, when Taft's Eagles took on the mighty Von Steuben teams. However, spoiling all our cagers' good intentions Von took both ends of the double header. The scores were Juniors: Von Steuben 40, Taft 243 while the Seniors dropped a 45-33 contest. In a set of practise games with Holy Trinity on the afternoon of January 14, Harry Berns frated by many as one of the finest ball players in the cityl of our Eagle Senior team was really on the ball. He not only paced his team to a 56-37 win over Trinity but ex- the school record of 27 formerly held by Norb ceeded points, Paulish and set in 1943 by 3, or 30 The Juniors didn't fare so they dropped a 43 to 31 points. well as affair. January 18 was one of the sad- dest days in history for the Junior bucket-men, as they dropped a stinging 37 to 7 game to Schurz. The Seniors also fell lower in the league standings when they lost by a 42-28 score. The next game - Lake View - January 21. After the Juniors were severely trounced 62-17, the Seniors bounded back with a 42-41 victory made possible on a last minute free- throw by Paul Anda, Harry Berns again set the scoring pace with 17 points. Eagles Drop Two to Lane Another double defeat was hand- ed the Eagles when they were scalped by the Lane Indians to the tune of: 38-29 and 48-35, Juniors and Seniors respectively. As usual Harry Berns carried the mail for the Seniors. The Senn Bulldogs were next on the Eagles list, but they also proved too much for Taft as they won two more games, 55 to 43, and 44-41. The Senior game was very close, Taft just missing out in the last few minutes. Bob Walden of the Juniors had a good day with 18 points. Juniors, Seniors Win from Steinmetz The Juniors and Seniors pooled their efforts to deal Steinmetz a twin loss. This was the Juniors first win of the season. The scores of these games played on February 11 were Juniors: Taft, 37-Stein- metz, 19. Seniors: Taft, 44-Stein- metz, 28. The big news of the afternoon, however, was Harry Berns' 25 points. Harry is keeping up an average of close to 15 points per game. It would have been a big upset had either Taft team defeated Wal- ler, because both teams are within two or three spots of first place. Consequently, no one was surprised when the Eagles lost two in a row to the Wallerites on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 15. Waller compiled a total of: 124 points, 86 in the Senior game and 56 with the Juniors, while Taft rolled out 71 points, 36 for the Seniors and 35 for the Juniors. Play Under Four Coaches The basketball team has been playing under a tremendous handi- cap this winter. It stands to rea- son that no team can successfully complete a season under the direc- tion of four coaches. This is be- lieved to be one of the main factors in the poor showing of the Juniors. As the season started, the team was under the direction of Mr. Baran, or Barny. After a few games, Barny was called to serve his country. Next came Mr. Ellsworth. Like Mr. Baran before him, he too coached a. few games. Third on the list was Mr. Meyer Yassnof. His stay was the shortest. The team is now under the guidance of Mr. Rob- ert G. Kreutzer, Taft's popular football coach. Bob has been most successful with the Juniors as he led them to their first section win over Steinmetz. Golfers Ready to Taft, after completing a very successful season of tennis, under the direction of Mr. Ralph Korzon last year, finds a problem in the organization of this year's crew. This problem is an old one since the beginning of Selective Ser- vice g no coach. A competent team is just waiting for someone to give them a little boost. If you can re- call last year Mr. Korzen was a history teacher and took over the team after his regular classes were finished. Two years ago when the Go: Need Coach golf team was still in operation Mr. C. E. Johnson, of the Science De- partment, took over that squad and had a very successful season, too. The coach is a very necessary man for a. team as no varsity can enter the city league without a Board of Education director in charge. Unless such a man can be found in the very near future, the tennis team will go down with the golf team as one of the abandoned sports at Taft High School. March 10, 19 G.A.A. Sets U Plans for Year By Gerry Shramek The Modern Airs were giving with some of their fam Slow Jive. The gym was already crowded, the kids kept coming by fiv Almost every girl was danci from Seniors way down to Frosh, And over in the corner sat the b getting ready to josh! As soon as a slow piem was pla by the band, Boys would run to their girls, 1 this dance they'd demand. This affair was sponsored by G. A. A. The month was February: 17th 1 the day. A good time was had by each T and each girl- This valentine dance was call The Sweetheart Swirl! Skvklk Only a week before that g event, the Board of Control 1 comed the Freshies into the G. A. by holding its traditio Freshie Party. The president, Ed Wickstrom, extended more fully invitation to the new Taftites join her association. After in' ducing the board of control them, the under-classmen were tertained by songs, reading, 1 instrumental groups. Refreshme and dancing followed. Between the Night and Day! That is the name of mysterious three act play, writ by Muriel Kauffman, which will given in April. Slllklk ' The presidents pin and ga were presented to Edith Wickstl by Miss McGuire during the f week of the new semester. The A. A. and the Board of Control wi Edith lots of luck and an entii successful semester of presidenc During the next month, th will be a party for the semes class ibe they 1B or 4AJ with highest percent of G. A. A. m berships. It hasn't been deci yet if the affair will be a play iwith ping-pong, shuffle bo: etc.J or a dance, but in either c it will be a pleasing reward one's interest. Remember Ma: Membership Month! Join the G, A. while the drive is on, and l promote a party for your semes class. 'Hhs The Physical Education clas continue to promote physical ness through strenuous activit In the Health Classes the aim if aid students to budget their t for balanced living, so that t may have time for the many obl tions which their work, commui and war effort require.