Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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6 Taft Tribune Give the Kids a Break! With this reminder, Traffic Police Chief Michael J. Ahern called attention to the special eifort the Chicago Police department is making during October to arouse Chicagoans to the need for special care on our streets. With children again in school, drivers must be extra careful. Throughout every school day all of us must see that the children are as safe as possible walking or playing, Chief Ahern said. And when I say all of us, that's just what I mean. The safety of our children is a job for the whole community-parents, the police, school ofhcials, teachers, and every club or organization that numbers motorists, parents or young people among its members. Our department has learned from our accident records t'hat last year in Chi' cago, traffic accidents claimed the lives of 29 youngsters of grade school age and 12 in the high school age bracket, the chief pointed out. And, he added, in addition to the 41 killed, 5,017 Chi' cago youngsters were injured. With 600,000 boys and girls back in school, it is tragic to view the prospect of about 40 of these youths losing their lives and over suffering injury in accidents between now and next September, t'he chief said. Yet, that toll probably will be reached unless all of us become more concerned about preventing accidents, and share the responsiility for accident prevention. Back to school safety pointers Chief Ahern listed are: QU Motorists, give the kids a break by using special caution in residential areas, school zones, and wherever you see them. In short, regard every child as a caution sign when you are driving. KZJ Parents, see that your children know the safest route to school-and that they know 'how to behave safely in traf' fic. And set them a good example. Surf: an n 1,2592 Elite if Un i-E .Seniors What is this we hear about twelve Taft girls invading the stores and street' cars along Jefferson Park and Portage Park last Monday night? The racket!!! And all for the sake of yellow sweat shirts. Oh! Those Kasey Kittens. Autograph seekers from Schurz sure are haunting our Taft cheerleaders. Seems they are pretty popular with those boys. We're wondering why Phyllis gets so confused when the name Bob is mentioned? There really are two, at that. Kujfel Iris Hajok certainly smiles a lot in English -I Period 7. Why is it that she likes that class so much????? Lucky! lucky! Mary Codell. She is on a vacation in Michigan now. Or is she lucky, at that? Then we have some of our Taft boys trying on roller skates-getting ready for the opening of the new roller rink on Harlem Avenue. Everybody is invited. Come one, come all! In case you're in' terested, it's at 4510 Harlem Avenue and called the Hub Roller Rink. Ronnie ,Smith certainly had a swell time at Marilyn Smytlfs party for the winners of the election. By the way, where was he? You understand, he came at the beginning-disappeared at the middle-and returned at t'he end . , . Joe Weiss and Carold Boldt seemed to be the most popular couple at the party . . . Paul Lauschlqe and P. H. really wanted their names in the senior col' umn, so here they are, kids. Although no Seniors have difficulty in recognizing each other, we have Pete Glass and Gerry Squire in the going steady bracket. Miss Heart Visits Park What's the reason for Roberta Tracy attracting so much attention in the park? A weekend P. J. party at Babe Yele's house really brought some tired gals to school Monday morning. Among the sleepy'heads were Carol Novak, Jean Rutter, Dorothy Johnson, Shirley Paddi, Gail Martin, Nancy Jensen, and Gerry Squire. Shorty McGovern made a grand entrance at 11:00 the next morning. More fun. Don Grauel seems to have his months mixed up. He's been seen wearing his dusty cream colored shoes to school. Re' member this is October and it's time to get your Little Abnersn out. Carrol Duty really had a swell time at Champaign last week'end. That frat dance and the lllinois'lowa game were great fun. Paulette Pearson was sooo happy when Corky came home for the week'end. Alumnus Gets Grant Hilliard Wachowski, a June '43 grad, was recently awarded a research fellow' ship by the Radio Corporation of Amer' ica. Hilliard, who is a graduate engi' neering student, was one of 16 students from eight states who received these grants from R,C.A. These grants range from 51,600 to S2,700. Wachowski will do theoretical research on microwaves and antennas at Northwestern Univer' sity. V I Unaor A 4 .,, - I N T Els-QI' 011 Senior girls had better start taking les' sons from the juniors. It seems the 4A boys threw a hay ride and more juniors were asked than seniors. Speaking of that hay ride, Ann Kent has been walk' ing around on a cloud ever since. Then we have Nancy Jensen pulling a fast one on Dave, but how could she know that he was waiting on her front porch that night. Ron Smits took a long, long ride to Elgin, did you have a nice time, Leona? Earl Carlson seems to have made a hit with t'he senior girls. They all want to sit near him 7th--wonder why? By the way, what have these junior boys got that makes all the senior girls go gaga? We have Ruth Yelk going with Lincoln Gif' ford, Carole Novak making eyes at Dick Hess, and Diane Hupke walking down the halls with Norm E. We hear that Sybil Baginski's new 'heart throb is Mike Wijas. In the going steady department we have: Sally Scotten and Dick Sears, Lorraine Olson and Don Christiansen, Carol Olson and Dick Hathaway: Bobbie Louthan and Bob Meyer: Jim Sweeney and Pat Collins, and John Johnson with Marilyn Trippon. Diane Phillips must be a very popular girl. It seems she can't keep all her dates straight. Speak' ing of dates, John Osko appears to be on Shirley's list for a certain party. Marie Colasuono wants to see her name in the junior column, so here it is, Marie. Bye now, kiddies. If you've got anything that should be known please drop it into either locker 1116 or 2102. See you all in the next issue. Rink Makes Debut Definitely a dazzling addition to the young fry's source of recreation is the new, modern roller skating rink on Har' lem Ave. It is one of the largest in the middle west and covers half an acre of skating surface. Parking cost and wor' ries will be at a minimum because there is no charge for parking and' the lot is large enough to accommodate everyone's hot rod or family limousine. The rink will be open every week day and Sunday from 7:30 until 11:30, and from 7:30 until 12:00 on Saturdays. There will also be Sunday and Saturday matinees. By special consent of the man' agement blue jeans may be worn at the Saturday matinee only. Music will be supplied by Leon Berry at the giant pipe organ and everyone will be assured of a pleasant time.

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ttllilpisilf aft Trib ne Double or Nothing We now have a little blue as well as a little green monster at Taft. Miss Lowes is the proud owner of a new blue Studebaker, a perfect companion for Mrs. Perry's green one. Car Creates Confusion Have you noticed anything different lately? Our parking lot has received the might add a moved, were of the finest new look. It, and we certain car that was not given a thorough coating grade black cinders. Seems they couldn't find the car's driver anywhere so just decided to go ahead. It's a Boy!! Girls, have you seen the new mechanif cal drawing teacher? If you haven't you'd better hurry. There's a long line waiting to sign up for Mr. Fenn's classes next semester. Did You Vote? On October 5, the newly elected oflif cers presided over the hrst meeting of the Student Council. This meeting and others throughout the semester will show whether or not Taft's voters chose their representatives wisely. Seniors Sparkle That strange glow in the halls is not the result of a chemical explosion. It is merely the snooty seniors showing off their new rings. It was such a long, hard climb they had to have something to prove to themselves that they made it. Our School Spirit's Showing 740 of Taftls 1,800 students like the school so much they just can't keep away. They all showed up on September Z9 to dance to the music of Phil Herman's band and' make the first Taft dance of the semester a real success. New Problems Stump Teacher Miss Newman has been given the job of mothering over the senior chicks. As senior advisor she will do her best to see that t'hey get through graduation. Stress Fire Prevention This week of October 8 to 14 has been designated as Fire Prevention week. Mayor Kennelly has asked everyone to cofoperate while the city observes this week by stressing fire prevention in homes, schools, and business organiza- tions. Taft will comply with the Mayor's wishes by holding a special assembly at which Lieutenant Matthis of the Jefferson Park Station will address our Taftites. We know that they will all help to pref vent dangerous and costly fires. Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois October 13, 1950 New Council Officers Start Term with Bang Election time for the ofhcers of the Student Council has come and gone, but the smoke of gunpowder still hangs heavf ily on the assembly hall air. Those who attended the half hour period of cnterf tainment got a big bang out of the speeches and the skits that followed. There were two candidates for each ofhce and as we left the assembly hall we had the feeling that all candidates were well qualified. It was a close race but the final results showed that the new officers for the semester are: Paul Lauschke, presidentg Cliff Miller, vicefpresidentgloanne Adams, secretary, and joe Weiss, treasurer. Votes of thanks by the members of the student body are given to the election committee for the splendid job they did in counting the ballots for the Student Council election. Special thanks went to Suzanne Fisher, as chairman of the group, and her loyal cofworkers: Johann Barrson, Barb Bates, Ronald Benson, Carol Boldt, George Car' ter, Charlene Johnson, Noel Lassen, and Alice O'Grady. Parents' Nite Monday This coming Monday, October 16, the Taft P.T.A. will hold its first evening meeting of the semester. The meeting, which will be held in the school auditor' ium, will have as its topic Curricular Studies Stimulate Understanding. Ad' dressing the audience will be Dr. H. Sommers, Assistant Superintendent of Chicago Schools, who will speak on We Educate for Peace. Don't for the P.T.A. Square Dance scheduled for Saturday evening, October 21. It will be held at the Norwood Park Field House, 5801 N. Natoma Ave. The price is 50c if the tickets are bought here at school and 75c if they are obtained at the door. forget! Get your tickets now Music will be supplied by Tom Pemf berton's three-piece orchestra. Tom will ably handle the calling. We hope to see everyone Saturday night because no one will want to miss the fun. Pictured below is Cadet Major John Gust receiving the school saber from Sgt. Mooney while Sgt. Lingk views this Taft ceremony for the first time. SO0IlXIi DAi1CiN6ii1EONiGiIiT

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Movie Matter Appearing at theaters in the Chicago area, A Life of Her Own is an intense drama concerning the life of a highly suc' cessful model. This beautiful girl, played by Lana Turner, leaves her small town and comes to New York to break into the modeling held. Wit'h her natural poise, she is able to get good jobs and soon finds that she is much in demand. Her face becomes nationally famous. Then her troubles begin. The suicide of a modeling acquaintance who is out of a job gives Lana quite a jolt. Next she falls in love with a mar' ried man played by Ray Milland. Lana is determined to tell Ray's wife about them so that Ray can get a divorce. At this point she discovers that Ray'sxwife is a helpless cripple who loves 'him very much and has nothing else in the world to live for. It is up to Lana to decide whether to tell the wife and break up the marriage, or to quietly walk out of their lives. What decision did she make? It wouldn't be nice to spoil it for you, would it? Just be sure not to miss A Life of Her Own. l'I'RICTI.f,,5? v ,sf 1l4llPl If you're wondering why Dorothy Weed is walking around in a daze, it's because she is thinking of her one and only Cliff Coleman. Three cheers for Jerry Faber. He won a trophy at the Edgebrook Stables for horsemanship. Nice work, Jerry . . . Wha' hoppen to Char Frumkin and Joan Siddon's hair? Were they caught in a lawn mower?? . . . Since Ozzie Rasmussion left for college, we are wondering who is going to take up Marge Bellows' time. Hmm . . . Why is Pat ,Smyer looking forward to the Thanksgiv' ing holidays so much? Couldn't be 'cause a certain college fellow is coming home, could it? . . . Did Jerry Olson and Don Ernst have fun with their dates from St. Pat's? . . . Barb Norton is alumnus Ron Peterson's nurse. We can't blame the guy for not wanting to get well . . . Why ,does Sue Plein enjoy Mired Chorus, Latin, and lunch so much? Must be because she sees a certain fellow named Jim then . . . Caroline Johnson Hnally got her date-with Don Erickson. Joanne Bator had a ine time at the Taft dance last Friday. ,Seems the old torch is glow' ing for Rich Lizak again . . . ls Lee Stienbachner still that way about Bob Stanell and Kent Anderson? Poor Don Parker seems to be forgotten forever. FQ3Sl-475 . 'l' PROx..i'DS 0 i Sk- ijt-auf We heard from a reliable source that some freshies did not like this column in the last issue. Tsk! Tsk! Ronald Otto keeps looking over his shoulder at Dotty Jordan in his English class. Be careful, Ronald, that you don't dislocate your neck! Searles Laswell has his eye on a certain girl in his division, We wonder what has happened between Marilyn Gildemeister and Bill Hannon? The flame seems to be burning low. What's this about Lowell Shelton 'hav' ing a crush on a certain Diane H.? Who is the girl that stops outside the industrial art room talking to Warren Wolf? Who's the redhead that John Demes is talking to? Be careful, John, Karen Waltz and John Szady are really chummy. Joyce Jacobson and Pat Amlin are making quite a fuss over Bozo. Heard about two freshies named Margie Nugent and Alice Jorgensen both wanting to go with C. C. to a roller skating party! May the best girl win! FASHIONS YYYXQYXNX'YYYX'YX'YYYYXNYYYX'X' Corduroy really leads the fashion pa' rade this fall with that beautiful gold color right up there in front, Two of the cutest outfits we've seen lately are Janice Johnson's darling gold corduroy dress and Charlene Johnson's smart cor' duroy suit. Next we have Barbara Bates and Dolores Pareemboom in those match' ing rust brown corduroy suits and every' one that's seen Margie Van Gorp's light blue corduroy outfit agrees that it is one of the nicest suits out. Wool jersey is also very popular this fall. We particu' larly noticed Elaine .Schroeder's neutral tan jersey dress. Just perfect for school is Joan Deckert's mustard yellow wool jersey blouse with green, plaid cotton collar and cuffs. The blouse is worn with a dark green wool skirt. We've also seen a number of darling wool dresses, Carol Novak's for example. Barb 'Kreller's wool, black and white pin check dress with white collar and cuffs is wonderful for any occasion. Barb Pelton always manages to find the cutest blouses in the city and Joanne Urban has a beautiful tan cashmere sweater. Virg VanderMuellen's tailored cotton blouse with a light check running through it also caught our eye. As for accessories, heavy gold pendants on thick gold chains are becoming quite popular Taft Tribune 7 and Carol Hager's little bug hanging from her accordion pleated scarf is pretty as well as unique. And how about that platinum nail polish that Dolores Debs has been sportin' lately? We think it looks pretty sharp. Coats also make the fashion head' lines with Dot Anderson's smart green corduroy raincoat and' Bev Anderson's green shortie with leopard'skin lining leading the way. Now we'll leave you with this closing thought. Have you noticed how many of our smartest girls wear neat skirts and blouses, or maybe a simple suit or dress to our Friday night dances? No fuss or frills for our most popular gals. Building Improvements During our summer recess, improve' ments and additions have materially beau' tified the school surroundings. The newly laid walk at the nort'h'west cor' ner of the building and the weed cut' ter, a present of the June '50 class, have both helped to improve the landscaping. Gleaming on the first day of school, the corridors were soon marked and scuffed by the invading students. Sixteen new table tops have added much needed color to the lunchroom. The football players can be seen sporting their new helmets, as the fairer sex admire. Glaziers have been busy replacing broken windows, damaged during the summer months. The students have been asked for their complete cooperation in caring for the property of the school. Gan 0-uf ' MARILYN SOLBERG winking at a boy? MARILYN GLAWE not winking at a boy? WALT KwAs1cRocH quiet? RENE VALLEE without a steady? QP. S. It happenedj RON BRUZAN in a new car? AL ZELLER real shy? SHIRLEY McKEE with a Taft boy friend? RON MANGOLD with a girl friend? DoN CHASSEE teacher's pet? RONNIE PLOETZ 5 ft. 2 in.? GABBY HAYES 120 pounds? JERRY JARVIS with black hair? FRESHIES with old notebooks? DAVE PETERSON without a sun tan? JOAN MOQUIN failing a course? LOUIE TULGA holding hands with a girl? fAny girl, at that.J DoTT1E JOHNSON without a sandwich in her hand? fPoor Bob Moers is starving to death-it's his lunchj.