Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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'larch 10, 1944 A's Lead Taft 'Ionor Roll Seventy-six Taftites attained ther four S's or three S's and one in their course books for last se- ester's final mark, thus earning r themselves a place on the Taft onor Roll. Of the seventy-six, the reshmen claim the lead with fenty-four members. Following are the names of these udents listed according to year: 1A Caryl Huck, Richard 0'Connell, 'illiam Nemec, Jack Mason. Juglas Maier, Constance Biedler, abelle Sears, Russell Stanton, me Bidler, Vera Mae Gorr, Mary me Kalm, LeRoy Kurth, Rose- ary Wyszyk, Richard Schwend- an, Richard Rogers, Lois Kapton, 'iscilla Knight, June Novak. izabeth Outland, Joyce Crooks, relyn Darling, Roger Ginger, :orge Luecke, and Edward Simon- n. 2B Arlis Johnson, Arleen Heen. Ed- trd Kroll, Jane Parrish, Grace mglund, and Lydia Bitter. 2A Carol Sharman, Stuart Payne, lirley Stuertz, Joan Timble, Su- nne Estes, Barbara Lighthall, ice Linn, Haleen Meyer, Marilyn pka, Mary Napier, Nona James, .rbara Nelson, Dorothy Wolkober. d Gloria Cheli. 3B William Avery, Leona Nettland, fnneth Vandervoort, Vera Fied- ', Carol Simonson, and Patricia rney. 3A Dorothy Sharman, Barbara Whit- r, Germaine Peterman, Tom .ll, Karen Madsen, and Elizabeth tersen. 4B Isabelle Moravec, Dolores Klisch, arlene Samuelson, Tom Craft, th Biesenthal, James Will, Dan hneider, Margery Bigler, Mary lton, and Marion Doemland. 4A Robert Forney, Georgia Lee mrton, Carol Gerhardt, Janet wislak, Richard Femmel, Bever- McLean, Robert Moreau, Howard iberman, and Jane Wildeman. :rvicemen Are Grateful Jr Taft News 'I would like very much to ex- ess my thanks to the Taft Honor :iety for sending the Taft Trib- e to me as well as all of its grad- zes who are now in the service. Lt. Hilliard S. Dura. 81 Glider F. H. Bn. I. P. 0. 452 lamp Marshall, N. C. Taft Tribune Page 3 In a letter to Mr. Hoefer, Floyd Gilbert stated: Just a few lines to let you know that I received the Servicemen's issue of the Taft Tribune. I enjoyed every page and every message that was written about the boys in the service. It makes me feel so proud to hear and see what the school is doing for the men in the service. Pfr. Floyd Gilbert, 36707884. Co. H lst Trng. Regt. Drew Field. Fla.. In December. the Honor Society sent every service man from Taft a Christmas issue of the Taft Trib- une. Letters of appreciation from many of the boys, proved the idea was a complete success. I certainly enjoyed reading the Taft Tribune, said Bob Wilkins. It makes me think of the time when I was enrolled at Taft. Cpl. Robert Wilkin, 441st Base Hq. and Air Base Sqd. - Mellville, N. J. Dear Miss Berquist: You probably don't remember me because I didn't remain around school much more than for my classes. I graduated in June 1943. I am writing this short letter to thank you and the students 1'espon- sible for sending the school news- paper to us former Taftites, now in the service of our country. I en- joyed reading the Taft Tribune, especially the graduation issue. I am no longer at the address you have been sending the papers to. I had my basic training there and was then shipped to a regular out- fit. I was rejected from the A. S. T. P. fArrny Specialized Training Programj on the completion of my basic training, because of the lack of mathematics. I didn't take any because the line of work I was go- ing into didn't require any. I was then transferred to another outfit, but still in Fort Benning. I am in the Service Company of the 300th Infantry. Our job is to transport the supplies. At present I have a simple job. I drive a Major around. In a short while I hope to go to a Mechanics School. Pot. Hillard Kulik. Pvt. Hillard Kulik-1617180 Service Co., 300th Infantry. Fort Benning. Georgia. .U S. Army. CLUB OF THE MO TH Mr. Hoefer's choice for a club t0 inaugerate this new feature, the club of the month, in the Taft Trib- une, is the Honor Society, one of Taft's oldest and most active or- ganizations. This club is composed of stu- dents who maintained an E aver- age or better throughout high school. The present officers of the society are Bob Forney, president: Shirley Lidell, vice president: Dolores Kane, secretary: and Nan- cy Knight, treasurer. The faculty sponsor of the society is Miss Mabel Berquist. The Honor Society has had an interesting and eventful history from the very day that it was founded. During the first year of Taft's existence, there was no Honor Society. However, a system was devised for recognizing honor students on an honor roll. Eighty students made the honor roll dur- ing the first year. In September of 1940, the society was organized with Miss Martha Hinkel as spon- sor, Joanne Shaw was the one with whom the idea of a society orig- inated The first officers were Steve Majercik, president, Verna. Alm, vice-president, Irene Wells, secre- tary, and Jack Winton, treasurer. When Steve graduated in February '41, Jack Winton became president. On April 25, 1941, the society spon- sored a Flower Festival and dance. The membership, in this year, was 219. In September of 1941, the Honor Society elected Robert Smith, pres- identg Charlotte Frank, vice-presi- dentg Doris Zonsius, secretary, and Robert Dyni, treasurer. On Novem- ber 18, 1941, the Honor Society presented a Variety Show, display- ing the various talents of the hon or students. During this semester, the honor society had 280 members. The same officers served the fol- lowing semester. 1 In September 1942, the Honor Society's tireless sponsor, Miss Hin- kel, retired from the teaching pro- fession, and Miss Berquist became the guiding light of the organiza- tion. In this year, Curtis Johnson was elected president: George Miles, vice-president, and Carmele- ta Larocco, secretary-treasurer. The society sponsored a, Christmas party during the semester, and some of the members were enter- tained at a party given by the Amundsen chapter of the National Honor Society. At Christmas time, the society furnished gifts for a grab bag for soldiers and sailors at the Chicago Servicemen's Cen- ter. This year the Honor Society's membership increased to 341. Hon- or cards were given to 74 graduat- ing seniors in June '43, in recogni- tion of four years of high scholar- ship. During the past semester the society welcomed its new members. sent the Servicemen's Issue of the Taft Tribune to 350 former Taft- ites, now in the service, and pre- sented Honor cards to 34 graduates of the February '44 class. The many worthwhile activities and good times, which are to be found in the Honor Society, makes a little extra effort in scholarship a small price to attain membership in so worthy an organization. New Profs Arrive Mr. Earl Campbell, one of the newest additions to Tafts faculty, obtained his knowledge in the field of General Science from the Uni- versity of Nebraska, Northwestern and Teachers College. Mr. Camp- bell is a former member of Lane's faculty. Asked what he thought of Taft, Mr. Campbell replied, I like Taft very much. It has a very fine student body and the faculty is co- operative. too. Every one at Taft is very friendly and sociable. Miss Regina Brown, our new mathematics and physics teacher, is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan. Before coming to Taft she taught at Schurz. Her experiences in teach- ing have been quite extensive as she taught all kinds of mathemat- ics, science, English and social stu- dies. In her opinion the students of Taft a1'e tops and she believes that Taft is the most beautiful school at which she has been priv- ileged to teach. Mr. Michael Galland is another new member of Taft's faculty. Mr. Galland won his Bachelor of Sci- ence degree for Physical Education at the University of Illinois. He was the captain of the Cross Coun- try track team and coached basket- ball at Steinmetz two years before coming to Taft. Mr. Galland was horn in southern Illinois and attended Glen Bard High School where he won eight letters. Coach Galland said, Taft is a very fine school, the students seem polite and very respectful.

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Page 2 Servicemen's Letters Dear Mr. Hoefer and Students: It has been quite a while since I left Taft. It will soon be two years since I enlisted in the Navy. I have been down to San Diego where I received my Basic Training. While I was there, I ran into Joe Ange- rola, who is in the Marines, and we made quite a few liberties together. From there I was sent to Los Angeles to study Diesel engineer- ing. There some of the happiest moments of my Navy life were spent, as I got to see my folks every liberty. From there I got leave and was fortunate enough to spend a few days at Taft seeing the Bud- dies and faculty. After my leave, I returned to San Francisco to await my orders to be shipped over-seas. I was as- signed to a submarine, where I spent some of the most thrilling moments of my life. I have made several War Patrols in submarines. From submarines I was trans- ferred to the U. S. S. Sperry, where I am now. I have seen quite a bit of action out here. Then about two week ago I ran into William Car- bone, also of Miss Beaver's Divi- sion, and we had quite a bit to talk over, mostly about the kids at Taft. I wish I could tell you more of my life in the Navy, but, due to rules of the censors, it is impos- sible. The main reason I wrote this let- ter is to let you know that I think of the good old times at Taft with the Buddies Miss Beaver sends me the Taft Tribune, and I really enjoy reading it. I have written this letter in the hopes that some of my old teachers would drop me a line as well as the students, and all will be answered. I will always be thankful for the education I received at Taft. I will sign off, and know the students of Taft, whether at home or in the service, will do their part to win. the war. I wish to congratulate the facul- ty and students on the wonderful work they are doing in buying War Bonds and Saving Stamps. Norbert E. Mossong, F 2jc U. S. S. Sperry 7th Div. clo Fleet Post Office San Francisco, California. Ed. note: Since receiving Nor- bert's letter we have been informed of his engagement to Marilyn Dae- bel, a graduate of Taft. Taft Students: In a recent letter received from Felix Matarrese, John 0'Toole and Wm. A. Helin they expressed a de- sire to hear from their Taft friends. These three boys are now at the U. S. Naval Traning Station in Great Lakes, Illinois. Address them: Co. 528, U. S. N. T. S. Great Lakes, Illinois. Taft Tribune Mr. L. A. Hoefer and Faculty of Taft High School: It has been quite some time since I've last written, but I assure you it wasn't because I had forgotten Taft. I've been busy moving from Chicago to Memphis, Tennessee and now to Pensacola, Florida. At present I'm stationed here to complete my training as an Aerial Gunner. I find it a very interest- I've fired turrets and held guns. At times I ing study, also hand fired from a stationary platform at target and also from a a moving moving platform at a moving tar- get. My training also includes the 12 gauge shot gun shooting skeet. As for small arms I have fired .22. .38, and .45 caliber pistols. When I finish here in about three weeks I'll be assigned to a squad- ron for combat training which will consist of firing from a plane at a sleeve target being towed by an- other plane. After I complete this training I'll be assigned to the fleet. In the event I,get a leave before I ship out, I would like very much to visit my friends at Taft' in the faculty and student body. I imagine the honor roll at Taft must be quite large by now. I should very much like to see it. I imagine Taft is still buying bonds with the same spirit that made Taft the finest school in Chicago. It shouldn't be long now before Taft will start thinking of football and spring practice. Although we lost some great players by gradua- tion I have every confidence that Taft will turn out a winning team this year as it has in the past. Win or lose though, we will have a team we can be proud of. . William Bill Anders, S1fC W. M. Anders S 1jC AFGS Class 24-44 NAS, Pensacola, Florida 1 Gulf Beach. V N Mr. Hoefer: I received your letter While I still resided in Bozermang however, I left for Santa Ana, California, and did not get a chance to answer. As soon as I arrived at my new base, I took various aptitude and physical examinations. The purpose of these examinations were to de- termine bombardier, navigator, or pilot classifications. I was one of the fortunate 112 men who were classified: 70 as navigators, 25 as pilots and 17 as bombardiers. By the way, I received my first choice, pilot. They stated that the require- ments have been raised to pre-war level, and at that time two years college credts were compulsory. While at my college training de- tachment I received over 10 hours dual instructions, with a 5 and 10 hour check flight. We did all sorts of manuevers, spins, stalls, etc. In a few weeks' I'll start pre-flight which will terminate in two weeks, from there I go to primary basic and advanced. Well Sir, I'l1 close now and give my regards to the faculty and stu- dents. Nick. AVNjC N. J. Tragos Sqd. -26 S. A. A. A. B. Santa na, California. Senior Girls' 'Club fficers v l Standing, left to right: Iomet Zawislak, treasurer: Elvira Brooks, secretary. Seated: Lorraine Kostelny. president: Patricia Berg. vice presidenh' March 10, 19- Non-Coms and Coins Invade Taf' On January 13, Daniel Osco the Air Corps and Steve Lakom of the U. S. Navy visited Taft. B boys looked grand. The 14th of January brou Gregory Kiewitz from Great Lal Adolph Paluch from Camp Ca: bell, Ky., Cpl. Tom Parker fi Camp Howe, Texas, and Rol Warner from Navy Pier, back the halls of Taft. These boys agreed there's no place like service. Cpl. Ronald Scheck of the Air Force visited Taft on the 1 of January while on his furlol from Salt Lake City. Such Taft notables as Reyr Bendl, U. S. Navy, Pvt. Arthur berg, U. S. Army, Gene Pilch, U Infantry, and Robert Ranhert the Air Force visited their m friends 'at Taft. AMC Charles Landerholm 1 Pvt. Robert Dressel both of the Forces ended the list of Janu visitors on the 25th. These l had beautiful tans. ' Arthur Krause, U. S. N: started the February ,visitors apearing, on the lst from G Lakes. Pvt. Don Steck, U. S. Army, Edward Targynski, Army Corps surprised all their fri on February 3, by arriving 1 Denver, and North Carolina spectively. Former Taftites Robert Br U. S. Navy: Ralph Davis, Forceg Pvt. Enzo Frediani, I Infantry, and Pfc. Kenneth chee, Air' Force, visited their l Mater on February 7. Ralph Potter of the Air C honored Taft with his present Feb. 8. He, too, visited old fri and teachers. Best of the Valentines rec- .by Taft on Feb. 14, was in the of Bob Suvada who said tha' Air Force holds his heart. Lester Rizek and George Si both of the Navy, were at Ta the 15th of Feb. George had on the high seas and looks the of an old salt. George Patterson, Air F Henry Vandenbergh, U. S. I and Al Verhearck, U. S. Nav grads of Taft, were seen on 16. These boys just couldn't coming back to their Alma Z while on furlough. Taft was you stopped, boys. Cpl. Chuck, Gauger, U. S. . and Pvt. Robert 4Maggiel ll son, U. S. Army, both well 14 former athletics at Taft, visit on the 18th of Feb. Maggie couldn't seem to get enoug Taft while on his furlough. 4 Remember, Servicemen, you ways welcome at Taft.

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Page 4 Freshie Doghouse E by 1035 Hi underpups! This is your col- umn. We want you to enjoy the Taft Trib, so Freshie Doghouse is your own private property to ham up at your leisure. Did you do something unusual? Are you a weensy bit queerer than the next feller? Just write down what you heard, saw or did and slip it gentlyf!J into the second slot of locker 1035. Thanks! Now for the news as the space will allow- Forrie f4fj Paddock wishes us to announce he has entered Taft and you can start droolingany time now. Another rookie with his books in a shopping bag. Jim Brown-a dealer already- won't associate with 8A's. Everybody's kid brother or little sister running around loose. iCa- role Sladkey's brother, etc.J Some of our new additions played in the Herald-American basketball semi-finals. Marilyn Tellshaw and Clarence Muller, last students off the third floor daily. Another innocent moans that there were five problems in alge- bra and a Spanish test due the next day. P. T. A. News The annual Founders' Day meet- ing of the Parent Teacher Associa- tion was held on Monday, February 21, in the auditorium. Among the group were the past presidents of the Taft P.T.A. and several honored guests from the state and district councils. The program included music by the Taft String Ensemble, a skit called Life with a Little Wife, by the Onahan P.T.A., and A Tribute to our Taft P.T.A. by Miss Jennie Carlton of the English department. Mr. Hoefer brought greetings to the mothers and was then presented by the president of the P.T.A. with a check for 3100.00 to be used for the school. Mrs. F. Russel Lyon, past pres- ident of the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers, was the speaker of the day. She told about the interesting history and pro- gram of the P.T.A. from its begin- ning in 1897 to the present day. Nominations for the officers for the coming year were .presented by the committee. Following the meeting, a social hour was held in the lunch room, where birthday cake and coffee were served. Taft Tribune Coming in with March like lambs, we hope, are your fashion reporters saying Hi to all you Taftites, and bringing you the latest ins on who is wearing what, and the classics that are most popular on campus these days. While making the rounds, you will always find: Checks in any form of attire: swirling pleated skirts, date dresses, and tailored suits Dutch hats in all colors from blazing red to sophisticated black The ever faithful and popular stadium boots, in rain or snow Argyle sweaters and socks for both fellows and girls Perky blazer jackets in many vivid colors Indian jewelry: earrings, bracelets, and rings Smooth Chesterfields in spring pastels and casual dark colors. CAMPUS CLASSICS by Lynlo and Wege Now, Freshies, here are a few ideas on Taft's latest fashions so you can keep hep and stay popular. Strictly for Girl!-Schoolduds Pleated skirts in refreshing pastels or lively plaids like Claire Wild- man's and Marge Soper's Boxy boy sweaters, sloppy joes, and cardigans like Nancy Price's and Bette Krohn's A lemon yellow suit with a chocolate brown blouse as seen on Shirlee Eul. ' Saddle shoes like Carol Moston's and Jeanne Koch's Plaid shoe strings like Loretta Doherty's Novelty jewelry like Mary Ann Halvorson's felt crocodile pin. Party and Date Clothes A beige wool cardigan dress as seen on Audrey Runde A lovely green plaid skirt with a velveteen jacket like Dee Koch's Ropeez, for something out of this world like Barbara Lithall's. Men Only Yellow cords like Lenny Piekarski and Dick BretWish's Plaid shirts like Jim Mein's and Bill Turner's Moccasins as seen on John Bowen and Mike Gllenna. Date Clothes Checked suit jacket with contrasting pants like Dick Rahn's Fingertip camel's hair coat like Ed Petersen's Now, Freshmen, you have the secret of being a typical Taftite. Clean Up More in '44 The Clean-up Campaign has chosen Clean Up More in '44, as its official campaign slogan. Taft submitted two slogans to the office of the District Super- intendent. Each school district had its own judging committee and se- lected three slogans from the dis- trict to be submitted to the final judging committee downtown. Er- nest Metzer of Miss Grant's divi- sion won special honorable mention for his slogan Save Salvage, and Be Secure. A committee of three, headed by Leonard Nettnin, chairman of the Taft Clean-up Campaign, and two other members of the Honor So- cietv, Ed Ferguson and Shirley Liddell, judged the many slogans submitted by Taft students. The committee wishes to thank the stu- dents who competed as well as the teachers of the English department, who cooperated and helped to make' the contest a success. PLATTER CHATTER byAndy Hi there, Gates and Cats, this is your pal Andy coming through with something new that we of the T. T. hope you will eat up raw. It's the latest hot digs on your favorite platters. The Duke has a new one out that is really a honey, Do Nothing 'till You Hear from Me, and on the other side, Chlo-e. It's something solid! The late Fats Waller did some thing out of this world when he made with the notes to Your Socks Don't Match. On the other side you have Up Jumped You with Love. Andy's telling you- it's in there-but good! Fred Waring is going to be the chatter next time . . . hope to see you then. Hello! Andy. March 10, 191 Don't Let This Get Around - BUT . . . We're Wondering- If BETTE CAMERON will e fall in love? If ROBERTA KIRKPATRI will ever grow up? Why LOUIE MICHELS ne goes out with girls? When KEN GREENFIELD is ing to break down and date a nior? When ROBERT FUES is going get up over 82 pounds? When PANSY MAE is going wear a skirt? When GEORGE WILSON 1 submit his song Eyes That Hy! tize to the public? What's under that bandage MARYLS GARMOE'S nose? Which college JOCK CONGD will honor with his presence? What magic power SHIRI. PETERSON holds over D1 BRETWISCH--tplease give us formulal? Why BARBARA FREDRICK 1 angry when Have I stayed aw too long is played? Time Was When Saturday nights mean date. When the teachers looked teachers and not one of your el mates. When there were men at the day night dances - tbreak do fellas, it only costs a quarterl. When girls wore girls' sweate When you could bribe the l guards. This Younger Generation Get out your drool cups and - here comes HAMACHEK HARDT. Reward for anyone submit information as to how many g PHIL ROMEO PERSCHKE gone steady with in the last tl weeks. JOYCE STELTER, passing those boys from Taft for man from Loyola . . . Attention Housewives I l I MEL MELTZER will move niture, lay rugs, paint woodw and scrub floors for any lady i a pretty daughter. . ..-.. - The new cheerleaders chosen the '44 season are: Jacque Drish, Marion Howard, Nz Knight, Clarence Mueller, M Jane Paddi, Robert Paddi, and F Riley. Practice will begin in diately with Jean Boyle, Jean I and George Zima still in tl pitching for the silver and l: while Toy brushes up On his la arfs.