Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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E Htptfm aft Tribune very ay Iron Out Pressing Problems Taft's social room was the scene of a very interesting meeting on October 23. During periods 3 and 4 Miss Lowes gave many seniors valuable information about colleges and universities. Our upper classmen were told what to look for in a school as well as the chances they had to receive scholarships. R.O.T.C. On the March On October 27, the Taft Picked Pla' toon, led by Cadet Major Gust, began the march that took them from Devon Avenue down Northwest Highway to Ozark and the city limits. This was part oi the Cleanfup Campaign sponf sored by the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Kennelly, guest speak' er for the evening, witnessed the march from the reviewing stand. Committee Keeps Quiet Some very special plans are being made for the Taft dance of November 10. This dance, sponsored by the Dance Planning Committee, will be called the Sleuths' Shuiile, and judging from the secrecy involved it will be well worth attending. Handsome Brutes! Were you surprised recently to see boys walking down the halls wearing levis and suitcoats7 Well, we don't blame you, but you might have guessed that the 4A's were having their pictures taken. Hope they all smiled pretty for the nice man with the birdie. MacArthur Gets Taft Vet Sergeant Ridenor, a former ROTC inf structor at Taft, has changed his title to Warrant Oificer Ridenor. On No' vember 1, he left Chicago for active duty in Japan. Prom Approaches Have you heard any seniors talking about all the hotels they visited Friday, October 27? It wasn't national hotel day but merely some members of the Prom Committee looking over a few of the dreamy spots where the January prom could be held. Iournalists Feast In honor of the birthdays of two senior writers, the journalism two class had a party. On Friday, October 27, they spent the fourth period eating a delicious birthday cake and homefmade cookies as well as consuming a case of cokes. All emerged full of good food and vigor to begin working on more stories for the Taft Trib. Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois November 9, 1950 Cake and Candy Theme of German Club Sale It has been announced that the Ger' man Club will hold its Bake Sale on November 17. As usual, the sale will begin during first period and continue through the ninth or until everything is sold. All the goods will be homemade. Students who wish to buy any .of these baked' goods can do so during their lunch periods or after their school day is over. The money collected from this sale will be added to the proceeds from last semester's sale. It will sgo to some charif table organization, probably the 'iSave the Children Federation. The German Club is taking the proceeds from the two sales together so it will be able to sponsor a bigger project than it would if it took the two sales separately. All the German Club's Bake Sales in the past have been great successes and we're sure that this year will not be an exception. P.T. A. Prolongs Program Inasmuch 'as the next regular meeting will fall during Thanksgiving week, the P. T. A. will hold its next meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. The agenda includes the Taft Concert Orchestra, the Girls' and a film entitled Emotional Health which will be discussed by Mrs. Moran, a psychologist with the Bureau of Child Study. All parents are and the Garvy School P.T. A. Chorus C. W. invited members will be special guests. The P. T. A. believes that an educa' tion is not complete with the acquisition of a diploma. In order to comply with this they are sponsoring a series of parentfeducation meetings during the coming year. Dates will be announced later. Membership is still available to any parents that are interested. lncidentally, Mrs. C. R. Oldenburg has replaced Mrs: Mikkelson as P. T. A. Publicity Chairman. 4B's ADMIRE GRADUATION JEWELRY Standing above are: fl to rj Bruce Geisert, Johann Bai-rson, Donald Merevick, Arlys Nitsche, Stephen Keay, and Arlene Barnett.

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M. 12 Taft Tribune Eagles Humble Hinsdale, 14-0 Last Saturday afternoon Taft defeated an over-rated Hinsdale team 14-O on Hinsdale's home field. The heavy Hins- dale line seemed to push Taft's forward wall around during the Hrst half but in the second half the brilliant Taft line threw Hinsdale backs for losses totaling 40 yards in three plays. The line, paced by Forney, Hayes, and Lycos, showed great offensive and defensive power. Gus James was injured early in the game and Bud De Rochers came in to save the situation by running for the first touch- down himself and sending Wanegar over, via a lateral from Kwasigroch, for the second tally. 'Kocmond did all the kick- ing and showed the fans a swell job. Late in the fourth quarter John Osko hurt his ankle and had' to be taken out after playing a fine game. Wanegar and Hess were running their best in the sec- ond half. Congratulations to all our boys for a job well done. Taft: Des Rochers 6, Wanegar 65 Kocmond 2. TAFT .,.,.......... 070714 HINSDALE ...... 0 0 0 0 0 Vikings Bow to Blue and Silver, 13-0 On Saturday, October 14, Amundsen fell before a spirited Taft eleven. The Eagles, maddened by the previous week's trouncing handed them by Lane, retali- ated by humbling Amundsen, 13 to O. Taft scored in the first quarter on a flat pass from Wanegar to Osko for ten yards and a touchdown. Gus James missed the conversion. The second tally came later in half when Taft capitalized on a penalty which brought the ball down to Amund- sen's one yard line. From here Art Johnson sent Dick Hess over to make the score 12 to 0. Kocmond converted and Taft led 13 to 0. An uneventful second half followed, and Amundsen threatened only once when their left end .dropped a pass on Taft's 10 yard line. Taft overcame the role of the under- dog after city newspapers predicted the Eagles to lose by one TD. The scoring was as follows:' TAFT .................. 6 7 O O 13 AMUNDSEN ...... 0 0 0 0 0 Our Team ls Depending On YOU! Until recent years Taft students have had a good reputation as to their be- havior outside of school. However, the intolerable actions of some of the less mature members of the student body on buses after football games has been such that it endangers our participation in intra-mural sports! Our team is depending on you to stop committing vandalism on the buses and to start being good sports. The good name of your school and your team is at stake. Dance Band Entertains Taft Honor Society Taft's Honor Society held' its first meeting of the semester on October 18. President William Forney called the meeting to order in the Auditorium and issued a special welcome for the new freshmen members, The club's other offi- crs are: Bruce Geisert, vice-president, Mary Lou Cordell, secretary, and Marge Van Gorp, treasurer. John Gust is the program chairman. The members were entertained by Pop Rapier's dance band followed by some jokes by Bob Moers. The Honor Scuziety is open to all students who have an E average or above in their course books. A word to the wise should be sufhcient to come on, kids, and especially the new 1B's, work hard so you too can join Taft's elite group. Pranksters, Beware!! Postmaster John Haderlein warns that tampering with, damaging, or destruction of U. S. Mail Collection or letter boxes is a violation of U. S. Postal laws and punishable by severe fines or imprison- ment or both. Furthermore, Postmaster Haderlein cautions that obscene matter is prohibited in the mails and violations are also pun- ishable by severe fines or imprisonment or both. These violations of postal laws, said the Postmaster, are brought to attention at this time, particularly as a warning to those intent on Hallowe'en frolics and pranks. SOCIAL DANCING TOMORROW 8:30 Boys' Gym ?- .M Girls' Rifle Team Begins Fourth Year Sgt. Ridenor fnow transferredj formed the Girls' Rifle Team in the fall of 1947 with fourteen girls as the original mem- bers. In May of 1948 the National Rifle Association granted' them a charter as the Taft Bulls Eye Babes. That year the club fired a shoulder to shoulder match with the boys' team from which they emerged victorious by a narrow margin. In recognition they were awarded the National Rifle Association Trophy. They also fired in the National Postal Match. Out of 54 entries the club came in 18th, and this year they were 20th in 50 entries. The club wished to participate in other activities-and in September 1949 de- cided to form a firing squad of members from the club for salutes at ceremonies and funerals. The firing squad was or- ganized under the command of Dolores Smith and Bred the salute at the Armis- tice Day Program whic'h was held on the campus November 11, 1949. After this the girls felt they would like to organize a drill actg and on June 4, 1950, they entered as a drill unit in the Ninth District American Legion Youth'Convention and parade held in Albany Park. The drill team was entered against such organizations as the Roose- velt Drum and Bugls Corps, the Edison Corps, and Norwood' Drum and Bugle the Austin ROTC, and the Foreman and Von Stueben Drill Squads. In this event the girls placed first. The trophy is to be presented by the American Legion fPost No. 7401 to the school this month. The drill members were: Joan Alla- bough, Myra Andres, Donna Fendius, Carol Duckman, Nancy Kennedy, and Nancy Meilahn. Social Dance Committee Plans Friday Night Socials Members have been chosen to serve on the Dance Committee for this semester. Planning the socials for our enjoyment will be Beverly Edgerton, Virginia Van- derMuelen, Irene Hegland, Charlene Johnson, John Gust, Homer Rudolph, Shirley McKee, Carol Duty, Ronald An- derson, and Stanley Glowacki. The first meeting was held on Mon- day, October 16, at which preliminary plans for the dances through June were discussed. A report was given to the group by Virginia VanderMuelen who at- tended a down-town meeting recently as a representative from Taft. Dance plans for all public schools were discussed at this meeting. First on the agenda for the committee will be making final prep- arations for the dance on October 27.

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14 Taft Tribune Take a Good Look Are you proud of the fact that Taft has an extremely messy lunchroom? If not, why don't you try to do something about the situation? It's your lunchroom and you're intelligent enough to know that any place where people eat must be kept clean. Your parents' tax money has provided funds for a janitor to clean the cafeteria and receptacles for paper and scraps of food. It is up to you to take advantage of these facilities. It takes such a little bit of time to clear your table of any mess that has accumulated' while you ate and to put your bottle into the case where it belongs. Don't say, I never throw anything on the floor, and let it go at that. It's not up to the boy at the next table or to the girl over by the window. lt's up to you to make sure that your lunchroom is a place you are proud to enter and can enjoy eating in. Isn't it worth a few minutes of your time each day to make the lunchroom a credit instead of a dis' grace to Taft? Be Wiseg Drive Safely Boys of the present generation are learning to drive the family car early in life. Most of these boys are getting good instructions from their fathers. The rest of these young drivers just pick up drivf ing. They also pick up bad attitudes. Often these bad attitudes, not lack of skill, are the cause of a serious accident. Another reason for many accidents is faulty equipment on the carg bad brakes, dim lights, and foggy or cracked win' dows are dehnitely a hazard to safe drivf ing. One of the easiest ways to be killed or to kill some one else, is to par' ticipate in auto races and games on the highways. If you want to race, go down to the Stock Car Races at Soldiers' Field. Taftites Attend Conference Mr. Louis Sigalos, our Student Coun' cil sponsor, Johann Barrson and Jack Lanning were representatives from Taft at the National Conference of Christians and Jews held at the club rooms at '52 W. Randolph, October SO. Also present were members from the various high schools, colleges and universities around Chicago, women's clubs, youth organiza' tions, community clubs and many other social organizations. l soulli DANCING l TOMORROW 8:30 Boys' Gym W The main theme of the general session was a talk given by Mr. L. K. Bishop, Director of the Conference, Better Hu' man Relations-Freedom for All. Then the representatives were introduced to the modedrators, speakers, and resourcers of the day who led discussions in the different panel rooms. Your representatives attended the School and Teaching Groups and The Youth Group. Among the honored guests were Jesse Owens, former Olympic star and Sydney Harris, Daily News col' umnist. Penalties of Prejudices Among Teen Agers was the title of the talk given by Frayser Lane, Public Education Depart' ment of the Chicago Urban League. Dr. F. R. Horwich, Chairman, Department of Education, Roosevelt College, spoke on Teachers Promoting lnterrelationsf' A debate followed the question asked to Dr. E. T. -McSwain, Dean of North' western University, Should youth at' tempt to educate the parents of today? What do you think? This, of course, pertains to prejudice. The price of prejudice is great and racial prejudice is not instinctive but learned. As one author put it, To keep a man in a ditch, you have to stay there with him. What are you going to do about it? Hi! Back again with more gossip about our favorite people, Seniors. Why is Leniore Sodefstrom always blushing when she goes to her locker with her girlfriend after eighth period? Could it be because of those looks Richie Anderson has been giving her? Donna Fulleris green and yellow mon' ster was the reason for all those screams you might have heard the other day. Donna frightened the girls in her classes with her pet snake. What a shock to turn around and see a snake sitting on your desk even if it is only made out of rubber! Date-N ight Data It seems that Dorothy Anderson is having trouble with her date. Come on, Tom, go with her. Other couples waiting for the big night are: Carol Boldt and Joe Weiss, Carol Vannerson and Wally Shaw, Marge Van Gorp and Don Simonson, Arlene Stonequist and Bill lKammer, Carol Duty and Roger Mclntire, and Shirley McKee and guess who? We can't. We've heard that everyone had a swell time at the Hard-Times Hallowf e'en party at Susie Fisher's house. The decorations were terrific: leaves and pumpkins all over the place. Arlys Nitsche and Dean Wilmann really did a good job carving that big pumpkin. It was a work of art! Irene Hegland looked as sweet as ever in her ghostly getfup and Elaine Schroeder's cute little dance was a real surprise for all. Every- one was glad that Georgia Brumley was in Chicago for the weekfend so that she could come to the party. During the scavenger hunt Dolores Debs, Mary DeJohn, and Georgia went to one house and asked for a bunch of grapes. They got a dish of pears instead but they didn't mind because a real cute fellow handed it to them. Arlene Stonequist and Bill Forney and Arlene Barnett and Tom Darville were the last ones back from the scavenger hunt. Could it be because they were the only ones that visited the cemetery that night?? And' how about those rubber hot dogs some of the girls fixed for the fellows! Other couples at the party were: Carol Vannerson and Jack Lanning, Charlene Johnson and Joe Fendius, Dolores Debs and Homer Ru' dolph, Carol Boldt and Joe Weiss, Noel Lassen and Gabby Hayes, and Marge Van Gorp and Walt Kwasigroch. We hear that Betty Osterman is going with Marvin Kettnich of Wright. eau Zfou imagine Diane Hupke wearing baggy sweatersu? Ron Ploetz. talking to girls? Christine Bobel swimming the English Channel? Ruth Sebastian being nice to bus drivers? Toddy Bartholomew not going over to the park? Shirley Boccaccio without a date? Dottie Johnson not fighting with Larry? Margot Munt not going steady with Ray? Jo Urban being serious? Lee Steinbachmar wearing sloppy clothes? Sophie Likos not talking about Doug Wanegar? Joan Moquin without a thing to wear? Nancy Burkhart going out with Buzzy Loew? Pat Calloway wearing a skirt? Dave Kelsey not sleeping in drama? Mr. Mitchell with a crew cut? Richard Darnell acting his age? Marie Colasuono with short hair? Mary Hamren looking at boys? Ray Black with blond hair? And last but not least, can you im' agine the senior boys not throwing par' ties? Not me!!!