Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Twelve Teachers Tackle Taft' y Standing Cl to rj: Mr. Fenn, Mr. Rodger, Mr. Buchwald, and Mr. Robins. Second row: Miss Duback, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss 0'Rourke, Mrs. Buricka, and Mrs. Binder. Seated: Miss M. M. Johnson, Mr. Lynch, and Mrs. Dykes. vAAAAAA Bowling Lines w Come on, they're two marks up on us alreadyl..-Famous last words of the bowl' ing league. While glancing at the board in 214 the other day, we noticed George Carter is in first place for the boys with a 153 average. Paul Felgenhauer, Glenn johnson, Bruce Beresford, and Ed Arch' ambault follow in that order with 138, 137, 136, and 132 respectively. High game honors go to George Carter with a 223. George has also cinched high single series with 540, and john Gust is second with a 509. Team high series was taken by the Lucky Five who rolled 2685. In addition to his bowling, George is the League Secretary, Don Fisher rates as President, and Ron Gian' cola as Vice'President. Boys' League members are: B. Kroe' schell, A. Eichlin, B. Staats, B. Pearson, E. Swanson who make up the .Queer .Qui-ntetg R. Ploetz, F. Olson, I. Gust, J. Lagario, and H. Meyer who call them' selves the Romeosg I. Olsen, I. Krejci, G. Olsen, D. Steuckman, and G. Guth who go under the name of the Five Flatsg D. Fisher, G. Johnson, R. Korn, G. Shellhammer, and T. Buckley who make up the B.j.K.F.'S.g R. Giancola, E. Archambault, G. Pokorney, D. Merivic, and S. Keay call themselves the Metsg and George Carter, P. Felgenhauer, H. Rose' enberg, B. Beresford, and I. Burk com' pose the Lucky Five team. Take a Good Look You just can't beat our Taft girls when it comes to fashions. This winter, velvet seems to be the most popular material and the gals really have some smart velvet outfits! Both Carol Vannerson and Elaine Schroeder have black velvet weskit and skirt combinations. Diane Kisting's white velvet Date'Nite dress worn with blue velvet shoes really commanded at' tention. Arlys Nitsche topped her black velvet skirt with a white formal sweater. Marge VanGorp wore her favorite color, blue, again this time in the form of a beautiful suit. We also have many velvet accessories this season including hats, shoes, purses, dickies, etc. Arlene Stonequist's new wool dress is navy blue with a peter'pan collar, and three'quarter length dolman sleeves. Suits Are in the News Gerry Wood has been sporting a sharp new tweed suit trimmed with red' vel' veteen cuffs and a red weskit. Sally Dar' nell has added a smart red suit to her collection. Those twin corduroy suits be' long to Bev. Anderson and Leah Staude, Taft Tribune 23 one's forest green and the other's lip' stick red. That cute Daisy Mae costume that Dolores Debs whipped up one night will be very appropriate if she ever goes to a masquerade party with Li'l Abner again. just Sew, Sew i'Sew 'Em Yourself is Elaine Nor' gren's motto and the beautiful skirts she's made for herself prove how right she is. Those matching Nile green jumpers that Mary Ann Tomberg and Evie Mayer made for themselves are also outstanding in this week's fashion parade. jackie Fee, Connie Olson, Pat Mayer, and' other members of their club really look sharp in their new red jackets. We just couldn't end this fashion column without saying a word about Mr. Rodger's new gray herringbone tweed suit. lt's just what the well'dressed civics teacher is wearing these days. Seniors Schedule 4A Luncheon Dec. 18 Seniors MAJ have been running around the school making many plans for the forthcoming senior activities. There have been several prom committee meetings and the results are as follows. The prom will be held at the Graemere Hotel, on january 12, 1951. Parents of the class as well as the 4B classmen are cordially invited. The luncheon committee has had several meetings and have planned a won' derful program. The luncheon will take place in the girls' gym at one o'clock on December 18. ' At the last meeting of the senior class, President Bob Williams told of the ex' penses that the class as a whole would have to meet. Each chairman gave his report as to what the committees were doing. Miss Fink, Mrs. Anderson and' Miss Neuman have worked hard to make each of these activities a big success. So let's all get out and push to show them our appreciation for their earnest efforts. Re' member it's your graduation so make it a nice one. Make it something to re' member. Note: Some of you hard working 4A's have not as yet paid your dues so don't forget to see Bill Moritz. He's willing to relieve you of that excess money! -li- Among those seen at the 'iRainbow Rhapsody were Bob Shirley and Lois Boenler. What happened that james Ostberg fGunnerj didn't make it? Remember Marge Ewing? lt seems she is living in Hawaii now and from all reports she is having a wonderful time.

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22 Taft Tribune Time to Face 'Cold Facts' It's red flannel time again for the family car, which means that it's time to pref pare for the months ahead as insurance against unpleasant inconveniences and costly breakdowns that have a habit of popping up with the arrival of winter. BATTERY: Have a competent me' chanic test it to .determine its condition. If it is weak but will take a charge, have it recharged. If he tells you that it is doubtful whether it will take a charge, do the wise thing-buy a new battery. Check for properly tightened battery cables, firmly attached ground cable, signs of battery corrosion and proper water level in the battery. Once you have your battery in good shape, keep it that way by regular inspection throughout the cold months. COOLING SYSTEM: All radiators should be protected with antiffreeze. Bef fore putting it in, have your radiator flushed out and thoroughly cleaned. Be sure that all hose connections are tight and the hoses themselves in serviceable condition. If any hose is cracked or worn, replace it. Be sure that the ther' mostat is working properly. FUEL SYSTEM: A great deal of cold weather trouble comes from water in the fuel system. Have it checked now for proper connections and any possible water in the sediment bowl or gasoline tank. During the cold weather a few ounces of pure grain alcohol in the gas tank at regular intervals will prevent any freez' ing of the fuel lines. MOTOR: It is most important that the motor be properly tunedfup. lf the carburetor, ignition system, spark plugs, generator and timing are functioning properly, the cold weather will have much less effect on the car. LUBRICATION: Don't delay in changing to a Winter grade motor oil. TIRES: Slippery weather ahead' re' quires good tread on the tires. If the tires are worn and smooth, you will lose much needed traction on icy roads. Make it a point to carry a bag of sand, salt or ashes in the luggage compartment. As an aid in getting started when stalled on ice or in snow it is one of the best little helpers. Prepared by: James J. Grifhn Coordinator of Safety 1-11 --1 ' noni DANCING l TOMORROW 8:30 Boys' Gym Platter Chatter by Barbara Hollands For you phonograph owners who suf' fer from surface noise, sound distortion and loose needles, fon your record player, of courselj buy Spike Jones's Molasses. Honest, you won't notice it. Another suggestion for Spike jones fans is Mother, Wonft You Buy a Baby Brother? Perhaps you don't care for scrubboard music and want something more soothing. Well, then, Thinking of Tau, by Eddy Fisher, a rising star with a smooth, mel' low voice, will please you. Ralph Flanagan has two new releases, both of them beautiful jobs, Nevevtheless and Harbor Lights. If you can invest in an album, Wayne King has one that's really tops: The Waltzes 'You Saved for Me. Glenn Miller, though gone, still lives on in his album titled simply Glenn Miller, a collection of some of his nnest discs. l. DON'T LET Tl-IIS GET Ui... AROUND- It seems that everyone had a wonder' ful time at the Sadie Hawkins party given by Carol Johnson. Every girl caught her man with the exception of Diane Hupke. We're wondering why. Some of the happy couples there were: Carol and Art Johnson, Dottie Johnson and Larry Palmer, Marie Colosouno and Dick Cole, Charlene Fuller and Dick. Paulette Pearson, Joanne Aggerbeck, Shirley McKee, Jeannette Huntman, Bill Crawford, Heather Lundmark, Joan Clements, and Jerry Burk had a big weekfend recently. They appeared in two performances of the play Rootin' Tootin' Ranch at the Edison Park Methodist Church. Big Question of the Week Who is Ron Ploetz taking to the Prom? He's promised so many already. If any of you big seniors have an extra spelling book that you don't know what to do with, donate it to a good cause, namely Bob Moers. We're sure he would appreciate it. Taftites are anxious to know where all the pennies went that were collected in a certain U.S. history class. What about that, Marge? Some of the 2A girls are planning a December hayride. You had better bring a lot of blankets, cause it's mighty cold this time of the year. Other 2A girls found out that Jack Lunaberg sure is handsome when he's dressed up. He ought to do it more often! Take notice of the new rings H.F.C. are sporting. Helen Blomberg's sweet sixteen party proved to be a big success. Some of the couples there were Priss Anderson and Jorgen Jacobsen, Angie Chious and John Lialas, Joan Slorski and Frank Dro' gas, Sally Green and Bud Tomlinson. What would become of some of the freshmen fellows if they couldn't crash the H.B.'s club meetings? V We hunted high and low fmostly low, as Freshies are usually tinyj for this news so you had better appreciate it, kids!! If you notice a few sleepy girls around school it's the result of Novelle Cunning' ham's slumber party. The girls had a wonderful time, but the neighbors can't say the same! Several girls with brothers have quickly become more popular since the girls learned about them. An example: lene Stobeck. have Mar' Wh0's always borrowing Jackie Ec' kertt's and Francine Kiscellus's gym suits during period 6? Lost but not Found! Why is Louise Anderson always run' ning to French? Do you like it that much, Louise? What is Joan Tenbush scribbling dur' ing her art period or is that drawing, Joan? Why doesn't Joan Jasinski like art? She got an S , what more does she want? What happened to the Beau Catchers Club that was going so strong? lt seems as if Lois Hylen and George Oliver Q4BJ are getting to know other very well. J each Those mittens that Mary Hamren is knitting for some unknown friend aren't getting very far. Judy Krause's telephone has been very busy lately. How about that, Howie? One of the main questions asked around school these days is why was Tom Darville playing fireman early, very early, one bright morning? . . . the school fire escape at that, or were you playing, Tom???? Attention, F. B. I..' It seems a new gang has formed in chemistryfperiod 7. The novice conspiraf tors include Pat Dolesch, Bill Forney, Arlene Gardner and Don Simonson. We never did want a roof over our heads anyhow, kids. Looks like Pete Glass is ready for a coldfcold winter with those heavy wool socks and big shoes he's been sporting lately. Tom Lycos was a little UD surprised when his DatefNite plans were called off and his exfdate went with Chuck.

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24 Taft Tribune Eaglets Reminisce by Bob Moers Taft's froshfsoph football team can look back on a very successful season. Their three win and live loss record doesn't mean much for they held their opponents to 86 points while scoring 80 themselves. The linemen who so ably held down the forward wall where Liljequist and Ka' rolczak ends, Galla and Broch tackles, Iverson and' Feldmen guards, and Rex center. Other linemen who saw much duty were Osucha, Skipple, Pederson, and Fratzke. The backfield, composed of Ron Klef zek fPhil's brotherJ,Harvey Crippen, Ken Andersen, and Bob Mooney, did a bang' up running job. Crippen and Klezak did an excellent job of passing and Klef zek really called plays like a pro. Other backs who saw service were Rogers, Plyman, Rauhut, and Hayes. The only real injury came when Anderson pulled' some ligaments in his leg in mid- season and wasn't able to play again until the Lane game. The Eaglets can look back to a sucf cessful season, the high point being their 13fO loss to Lane. Lane scored in the opening seconds and a nip and tuck battle followed. With only a few seconds left to go, Lane scored again on a desperf ation play. For experience this season, Bob Moo' ney, Harvey Crippen, and Kent Andersen were carried as members of the varsity squad. -Ll- Hi-Y Organizes Teams Taft Hi-Y has made many gains during its last few meetings. One of these is the appointment of a team committee. Their objective will be to get the various members to join a team such as basket' ball, swimming, volleyball, and track, or to participate in competition with other clubs. Another thing the members are working on is one of the feature pro- jects since the origin of the club. It is to be a huge dance that will be given towards the end' of the semester. The various committees for the organization of this dazzling affair have been appointed and are already making the necessary arrangements. Although the Taft ofiicers oiiiciated, Taft combined with Schurz Hi-Y at a recent meeting. Feature attraction was an active member of the F.B.I., who pre' sented to the Hi'Y'ets a few points on the history and responsibility of that organization. The faculty and student body of Taft wish to express their deepest sympathy to the Hoe family in their recent bereavement. Shop Boys Aid Needy Youngsters Cl. to r.D: Wayne Gardner, Gregory Williams, Gordon Charter, Wayne Noble. WHEN THIS IS SAID: Smiles from the Files by john Gust : IT MEANS: Boy, what a tough test A student I didn't study, Oh, no! Mr. Sigalos I don't want to do the dishes. Meetcha after school Best Buddy I might phone tonight - about 8 o'clock. Don't miss this spectacular Movie Poster Class B? Not worth it! epic. Car needs a washing Father Time to leave-FAST! I want you to run to the Mother You'll be shopping all store a minute afternoon, Let me play Spike Jones' Prospective I want to kill time. new release Customer Mr. Seyller wants to see you Div. teacher Mr. Seyller wants to see you. I'll be home early Young son I'll be in at 2. I'll be down in a minute Your date Time for another game of chess. I'm not hungry Girl on a date Check your wallet! Mermen Find Submarine In Pool Get Ready! Get Set! Go! That was the phrase voiced' continuously by swimming coach Joe Kupcinet as he timed both new and old swimming team members. The first prefswimming season tryfouts were held November 17 to hnd out how Taft's swimming team will stack up this season. Among those who were successful in competition are senior swimmers Richard Dernell, James Morbeck, and Jerry Gerf hardt who swims a 100 yard backstroke. Two of the juniors who made good show' ings at the tryfouts were Edward Iver' son and Victor Longman, free style. The Taft tankers have shown line prowess in previous years and we hope that our water friends will do as well this year. Career Conference It has been announced that the Third Annual Chicago Area Career Conference will be held on December 27, 28, and 29 at the Illinois Institute of Technology. High school and junior college students of the Chicago area are invited to attend this conference. During these three days, 200 onefhour counselling sessions have been planned. These sessions will cover the advantages, disadvantages, and opportunities of over 70 different professions in business, inf dustry, and education.