Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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18 Taft Tribune Continued from first page Mr. McMahon said that many em' ployers object to the attitude of some students toward their work. Quite a few graduates seem to think that the world owes them a living but they soon lind that employers demand a day's work for a day's pay. According to Mr. Mc' Mahon, employers still do not hire enough handicapped workers. As an ex' ample he cited one case where his depart' ment tried for many months to have a large downtown bank hire a deaf girl. The girl was finally hired and she per' formed her .duties so satisfactorily that she has remained in that position for eleven years now. Mr. McMahon commented that the average age of Taft's faculty seemed to be younger than that of other Chicago schools. We all hope that Mr. McMahon's visit to Taft was a pleasant one and that he will visit us again. rrnlcrngg Upxx ,1l1llPl Hi, kids, here's what you've been wait' ing for, so let's go. All the girls in Miss Brueckman's division are trying to figure how Bob Salari gets the wave in his hair. How about a hint, Bob? Barbara Norton and Bill Calkins are seen togethervery frequently. We're wondering if a new romance has started. It seems that Bonnie Rudland has finally given up hope for Dave Rex and is going out with a boy from Austin. It appears that many girls would like to go out with Graham Olson. Come on, Gram, give them a break. Janet Anderson's favorite movie star is Gabby Hayes. Wonder why: Julie Strayer seems to be in a daze since Don Ernst asked her to go steady. Male Fashions Did you all get a glimpse of Don Thompson's leopard skin shirt? How could you miss it? Barbara Peterson was lucky enough to get a date with alumnus Ron Peterson. Nice going, Barb. Marcia Lein's brother Jerry seems to come in handy. He's got a cute room' mate, huh Mush? Dorothy Weed is having a hard time deciding between Jerry Farber and Gus James. May the best man win! The girls at Janet Anderson's slumber party still haven't decided who won the wrestling match between Pat .Smyer and Joan Siddons., Sue Plein and Char Frumkin duck every time somebody mentions the word water. Couldn't have anything to do with Halloween night, could it? Jon Liljequist seems to be following his brother's footsteps, not scholastically, but socially. How about that Ajax? Vir' ginia M. and Lois H. are the interested parties. Zora Waschbusch doesn't seem to mind' having alumnus Bob Coyle take up a good part of her time. By the time you read this Date'nite will be something in the past, but judging by the kids who are going, it should be a swell affair. If you're wondering why Margaret Martin's arm is in a sling, it's because she got a little reckless at the Hub Roller Rink. That's about all the gossip for now, kids. See you in the next issue. My Cake Fell . . . 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He is now at' tending the Columbia U.niversity in N. Y. where he is working on his master's degree in history. June Erck is engaged to Kenny Wet' zcl. He surprised her with the ring on her birthday. Donna Lundstroin is also engaged to Ed Mauter. They have not set an exact date for the wedding as Ed is now in the Army. Harold i'Porky Wakitsh is now in his second year at Annapolis Academy. Arlene Squirt Larsen is a student nurse at Ravenswood Hospital. She is very happy with the double scholarship she received when she graduated. Council Corner by John Gust Our Student Council is really show' ing some life this semester. Although they are still in the process of moving their records to 317, they have many projects under way. The first of these is their eraser plan. An Eraser Committee has been formed to supply clean erasers for each class' room every three weeks. They already have a fine start on this resolution. Another special committee was ap' pointed to select Taft's candidate for the State Street Queen Contest. They selected Marjorie Hoe for this honor. A clean' up slogan contest is now under way. Two slogans will be selected from all submitted to be sent to the District Superintendent's Office. They will then be judged by a board of principals. This year the Coun' cil's Clean'Up Committee is headed by Jack Lanning and Charles Falkenthal. Taft sent two representatives to a Con' vention of Student Council Leaders, held last Saturday, November 18. Those selec' ted by the Council were Judith Zink and Douglas Meder. The purpose of this convention was to share ideas and types of organization. l.H'c in' I . W. 'Q on - -Stlliars Main'event of last week was Joe Vallee's going away party. Some of the seniors who attended were his sister Reeny Vallee, Marge Hoe, Shirley Mc' Kee, Paulette Pearson, Barbara Thomp' sen, Gerry Faber, Ron Loewe, Ray Black, Carol Duty, Virginia Van Der Meulen, Homer Rudolph Bev. Edgerton Bill Mor' itz and many others. They all agree it was a tremendous success. If you haven't already done so, take a look at the ring Margaret Krebs is sport' ing on her third finger, left hand. It really is beautiful, Margaret. Certain Senior girls seem to enjoy the library period 7. They pass their time by arranging beauty'marks o,n their faces. Don Chassee does a good job of smear' ing them up afterward. One of the most familiar persons seen skating at the new rink is Barb Paxton in her plaid skating skirt. It seems Gerry Wood is now sitting home cutting all her long skirts short. We hear Pat Mayer was giving a cer' tain Don a rough deal. Caroline Paulson went horse'back rid' ing last week and was stopped by a little man with a badge because she was racing her horse a little too much.

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Ten Take Tour On Saturday, November 18, at 10:00 ten Taft students gathered at Navy Pier. They toured this branch of the University of Illinois and were greatly impressed at the facilities offered there. Happy Holiday That luxurious 1950 Oldsmobile Holi' day that has been seen parked near Taft recently is the property of none other than our own Mrs. Walker. The stream' lined '88' is an attractive addition to our campus. Phillips Feeling Fit All Taftities will be glad to hear that Rita Phillips, who was stricken with a very rare disease in September of 1949 during her 4A semester, is at last be' ginning to resume her normal life. Here's wishing her the best of luck. She def serves it. Amurzdseri Host to Taftites Representing Taft, on November 15, at a meeting of Dance Planning Committee representatives from high schools all over the city were Virginia Van Der Meulerl and Albert Harwood. The interesting and informative meeting was held at Amundsen High School. Editor Airs News On Saturday morning, November 18, Shirley McKee spoke on the radio pro' gram High Time over station WBEZ. As editor of the Taft Trib she gave inf formation about the paper, the school, and various other activities. Future Florence Niglitiugales Three senior girls made good use of their holiday, November 7. They took that opportunity to visit Wesley Memo' rial and Passavant Hospitals and returned to school dreaming of the day, after graduation, when they could enter one of these fine institutions as student nurses. Orchids to Council To be commended for its splendid work in keeping our erasers clean, is the special committee of the .Student Council. We hear that another committee is plan- ning to improve conditions in the lunch' room. Here's hoping .... ! l Pigskin Prance N D . 8 8:30 P. M. Lic l hllipisiff T ft Tribune Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois 'November 21, 1950 4A CLASS OFFICERS POSE FOR PHOTOGRAPHER Standing Cl. to r.D: President Robert Williams. Vice-President Douglas Wanegar. Sitting fl. to rj: Secretary Margot Muht, and Treasurer William Moritz. College Night Soon In a special assembly, Miss Lowes, our college advisor, gave Taftites some valu' able information about colleges and uni' versities. At this meeting, special pamph- lets were given to the audience to supplement Miss Lowe's talk. She told the group about what to look for when choosing a college, about special aptitude tests, and scholarships. These phamplets also contained lists of colleges within a. 200 mile radius of Chicago. The Taft Faculty and student body wish to extend their deepest sympathies to Mr. Mitchell in his recent bereavement. Mr. Mitchell's motherfinflaw, Mrs. Laura Reid Montgomery, a very famous short story writer, died in her home in Plano. She began her writing career in 1916 and during that time she sold more than 2,000 short stories, articles, and serials. Many of Mrs. Montgomery's stories ap' peared in the Daily News. McMahon Addresses 60 Taft Pedagogues Mr. John T. McMahon who is the Director of the Division of Guidance and Counselling visited Taft for the first time glad recently. Your reporter was very to have the opportunity to interview Mr. McMahon before he addressed the faculty. The Department of Guidance and Counselling, of which Mr. McMahon is the director, supervises the placement counselors and provides occupational inf formation for 47 Chicago schools. This division carries on occupational research and helps the students by providing inf formation on job opportunities. In ad' dition, the issuing of work permits is also supervised by Mr. McMahon's depart' ment. About two years ago the Division of Guidance and Counselling was known as the Occupational Research Depart' ment- Cont'd on page 18

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THINKING AHEAD The exercise of foresight to think, look, and even hear ahead is so indispensable to safe driving that it can offset slow reactions, imperfect vision, unreliable dis' tance judgment, and other physical limi' tations that might otherwise impair ability to drive safely. The roar and sight of a car nearing an intersection at high speed is an auto' matic signal to one who drives beyond the hood of his car to apply the sound rule of slowing down at intersections- in this instance in the expectancy of bef ing compelled to yield the rightfoffway to a negligent driver who speeds through a stop sign. A parked car with an occupant in the front seat is always a potential for an abrupt turning movement into traihc. The sight of an opening door in an occupied parked car should automatically fore' warn that a passenger might carelessly step out suddenly in the path of ap- proaching traffic. On the other hand, parked cars that are clearly unoccupied do not need to command the sustained concentration of approaching drivers. Fumes from the exhaust or other signs of mechanical distress in the car ahead should bring the anticipation to drivers following that they may have to allow for a sudden maneuver to the curb. Like- wise drivers should make the mental reservation to be prepared for any emerf gency when they note erratic drivers ahead who weave between lanes without signaling and who change speeds radically for no apparent reason. Icy roads at intersections or in shel' tered areas and wet pavements ahead frequently can be anticipated by alert drivers. A driver who bothers to project himself ahead will note an impatient approaching driver who starts to nose around' a truck without allowing safe passing distance, and will avoid a wreck by his anticipation of the oncoming driver's predicament. NYX'YX'YX'YYYYYX'YXNYYYYXNX4v FALL FASHION XkvvNN'XNYX'YX'YX'YX'XNNNYX'YXN Fall has given way to winter, and with the snow we see some darling fashions. Our Taft girls intend to look pretty as well as keep warm. Marge Hoe is the center of attention with her blue and gray wool jersey dress. A bright red' stripe adds the finishing touch. Char Fuller is a first place winner in her red wool jersey dress-very smart, and very striking. Gail Martin is just as cute as can be in her beige kitten's ear coat. A row of tiny buttons at the top supply the trimming. - Connie Olson's ears won't freeze this winter. She is the proud possessor of a beige wool skating cap. We can't forget to mention Steve Kachatone's checkerboard shirt. It makes a perfect match for his hair. Shirl Paddi also has a checkerboard pattern, but hers is in the form of a skirt, equipped with three patch pockets piled one on top of the other. A plum colored, wool sweater is Nancy jensen's pride and joy. It sure looks cute with her yellow corduroy skirt. Here's hoping you have noticed Carol McGovern's soft brown cardigan sweater. Can't see how you could' miss it. Toddie Bartholomew and Dottie john' son are really proud of their twin parkas. Both are reversible, one side being white, the other khaki. Let the snow come. Taft girls are ready. I una or R C if, .7 Ill' 0l l It seems that a certain Elaine is moonf ing over a senior named Don but he just doesn't realize it. Why does Pat have to sit on the floor in period 5 lunch? Are the floors too slick or are the boys the cause of it all? Leslie Lenior went swimming last Thursday night. ' U joyce Hollen can't keep her mind on her work. You can blame Kay W. for that! It seems that joyce Christensen just can't make up her mind between Phil and' Hank, quite aitough decision. What's this we hear about Pete Bane asking Shirley Boccaccio to the dance Friday night?? The reason for the stars in Gail Mar' tin's eyes is because she went to Datef Nite with George Williston. We are wondering how Don Swanson and Tom Garland are coming along with their freshie girl friends. A Texas man was in a rifle match and unaccountably missed every shot at 100 and 200 yards. He scored bullsfeyes, however, at 500 yards. How come? a byfstander wanted to know. Well, said the Texan, back home we never bother to shoot at anything less than 500 yards away. We just throw rocks. Taft Tribune 19 Intrigues Tri-Hi-Y Business can be mixed with pleasure. At the last general meeting of the Taft Tri' HifY, the club discussed and accomplished a good deal of club business. Yearbooks were distributed, service and physical projects were discussed, a special devof tional was given and plans for the finance campaign were announced. Mrs. Dey- man, Director of the Women's and Girls' Work of the Irving Park YMCA, spoke at this meeting and told the girls about the purpose and procedure of the Hnance campaign. The meetings committee then put on a radio program with an old Burns and Allen script starring joan Urban, Anne Kent, and Diane Kisting. There was a special gossip column given by joan Moquin and' an exciting description of a Taft game narrated by Carol Boldt. After the show, Snitch and Snoop were read and' the meeting was adjourned. Glamour Girl Gwendolyn Gives Taft De-icers Keen Competition Everybody's raving about Gwendolyn. We've heard a lot about this marvelous personality but few have seen her so we thought we'd tell you a few of her virtues. Gwendolyn is a beautiful creature, wonderfully proportioned, and at all times draped in a unique style. Besides these important features she's an ideal companion and we guarantee she's no gold'digger. She's always content to stay at home in front of the television setfon or off. Her most remarkable personality traits are that she will never monopolize your conversation, ask to drive your car, or ruin your suedes on the dance floor. This wonderful girl believes two can live as cheaply as one-sand proves it!! Hon' est!!! Gwen is a homefloving girl, too. You'll never iind her gone when you return from a long, hard day at work. Sounds like a good deal, doesn't it? So, boys, try and make a date with Gwendolyn. You'll have to admit she's the kind of girl that's hard to find. But if you do locate her . . . boy, are you lucky! ED. NOTE: Gwendolyrfs address will appear in the next issue of the Taft Trib. Principal: This is the fifth time you have been in my office this week! What have you to say for yourself? john: 'Tm certainly glad today is Friday.