Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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lt Ha pens Every Day Slippery Success On January 6 the TrifHifY held its longfawaited sock dance, officially called the i'Foot Ball. All who attended paid an admission fee according to the size of their feet. Coming Attraction Attention, Taftites!! In the near fu' ture Taft will again present a Variety Show. lt will be sponsored by the Stu' dent Council and the Drama Club who plan to conduct tryouts for all interested in participating. Chorus Carols Taft's Mixed Chorus added its bit to the holiday spirit by singing Christmas carols at the December meeting of the Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce. Doctor to Advise Grads At the commencement exercises on Ian' uary 25, Dr. Cassell, the former acting Superintendent of Schools, will deliver the address to the January '51 graduating class. Smorgasbord for Faculty Cn January 4, Taft's Scandinavian teachers had a party. They treated other members of the faculty to a delicious meal consisting of their country's most popular dishes. White Future Ahead According to the 4A class prophecy, read at the luncheon on December 18, nursing is the career that is most popular with girl grads, Seven of them plan to follow in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale. Olympic Repeater Ken Henry, a Taft grad, has again qualified to enter the races which decide who will represent the United States at the next Olympic meets. As you know Ken did very well representing Taft at many ice skating meets here in the city. Taft Teacher Triumphs Highest among Taft students attending Northern Illinois State Teachers' College was Velna Lewis. Her grades at the quarter win her hearty congratulations. New Chef Manley's loss was Taft's gain when Mrs. Staz became the supervisor of Taft's lunchroom on January 2. Council Candidates Candidates for the next ,Student Counf cil election have been chosen. They are: President, Joe Weiss and Paul Lauschke. Vice President, Don Fisher and Joanne Adamsg Secretary, Nancy Herz and Judy Zinkg and Treasurer, Frank Eorio and Bill Crawford. Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois January 16, 1951 TOP TRIUMPHANT TE Pictured above are the outstainrding scholars of the January 1951 graduat- ing class. In the top row are Marylin Solberg, valedictoriang Shirley McKee, third placeg Johqn Gust, fourth placeg and Joan Moquin, salutatorian. Reading from left to right in the second row are: Car-ol Brandt, fifth placeg and Carole Johnson, sixth place. Shown in the third row are: Roger Mazer, seventh placeg and Patricia Prestien, eighth place. In the fourth row are: Barbara Thompson, ninth place, and Ruth Yelk, tenth place.