Amundsen High School - Viking Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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n EDITOR: SANDY SWENSON September 27, 1956 v-1 THE AMUNDSEN LOG IAMAICAS 'N IABBER Page Seven A I WOULDIP1' gi CAUGMJ' Y W V Duo in fue!! . ' 1 G ' 'L 1 ' IW 'X' 1 H , , H wtliti 7 A g V l EX, f X I Y, f X r I vi 4 ' I V i t l j J , D X J l ' THEN NOW i LATER i V ,OT i f , MUCH, Mum LATER . Q SGC's Choose New Officers, Sweaters The Ebbs and the Jicaros, both senior girls' clubs, have encounter- ed the same delightful problem- that of choosing a color for their club sweaters. The Jicaros have selected shrimp as their color and plan to be sport- lng the new cashmeres very soon. Their newly elected officers are: Pat Wittlinger, president: Jan Townsend, veepg Jean Ring, secre- tary: and the Ortman twins, Sonja and Sandra, co-treasurers. The l+Ibh's sweaters willbe bright red and cashmere. of course. Their officers are as follows: Elaine Ko- mon, president: Arlene Andrews, veepg Carol Croak, secretary: Mar- ilyn Stark and Joy Fanell, co-treas- urersg and Anita Winston, sergeant.- of-arms. Why do some students laugh so loud When other brave ones in their crowd Latch on to something new and neat? Could be that they'rc the ones off beat. Fellas, Too! Bermudas Still High on Fashion List The teens have never had it so good, fashion-wise, that is. Never before have we had such a large field of fall and winter outfits from which to choose. Not only are the stores featuring some sharp school clothes, but there is also an empha- sis on sport clothes this fall. Sloppy looking jeans and wrinkled shirt tails are now as out-moded as grandmafs old high-topped shoes. The trend is towards neat, trim casual clothes. Bermudas not only are comfort- able, but they look nice too. This fall they have been shown in al- most every fabric from wool to vel- vet, from stripes and plaids to solids and tweeds. Another novel idea is Jamaica shorts. These shorts resemble the Bermudas in every way except that they are two inches shorter. If you buy a variety of knce-length socks you can mix and match them to your sweaters and blouses and have a variety of out- fits from one basic pair of shorts. Practice . . .Makes Perfect? by Carol Sammons . What do these terms, baby split, backup, blow, jersey split, and sleeper mean to you? They are part of the Bowler's Vocabulary you will learn after becoming a member of Amundsen High's Bowling League. The league's scene of action is the bowling lanes at Broadway and Foster Avenue every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30. Besides learning how to bowl, that is if you don't know how, loads of fun is in store for you. Each year at Christmas a part.y is held, and it is at this most pleasant event that the trophies and awards are given. Parking space-an unfillable open- ing in an unending line of automo- biles near an unapproachable fire plug. VIKING ALL YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE HERE 5115 N.Damen Ave. SU 4-9325 Helping Miss Heindl, the sponsor, is this semester's bowling secretary, Ann Noehl. Each team will now have a chance to be the champs because the top bowling team for the past four years, the Stags, have graduated. For the beginning bowler here is one tip-remember to stay back of the foul line at all times. Also, re- member it's tough to lose, but it's tougher to be a good loser. by Kit Trudeau Many girls are using blazcrs for a good looking topper on cool fall nights. These blazers look smart with everything, including your Bermudas and skirts. Some smart dressers are buying the matching Bermuda shorts and blazer jackets. When worn together these outfits have a very collegiate, Ivy League look about them. Speaking of toppers, have you seen the latest style in winter jack- ets? They're called car coats, and for warmth and comfort you just can't beat them! These coats also come in a variety of colors. Many feature a convertible collar. And when the collar's down it appears to be nice and flat: if you put it up, it's a hood to keep your head snug and warm during those freez- ing football games. Cheerleaders .loin Majorettes in Football Spirit Want to get in touch with a cheerleader or majorette? Wtll, with the football season now in progress, all you have to do is go to the stadium any day after school and you'll find them at work practicing their respective routines. Leading the cheerleaders in such cheers as Have You Got That Spir- it? and We're from Amundsen, are this season's co-captains, Jean- nie Ring and Joan Salin. Following their leads are: Jan Sterner, Eileen Yamamoto, Linda Thorsen, Aileen Peterson, Rose Schleeman, Lorrie Iverson, and Carol Peterson. The latter four we1'e the new recruits chosen last semester by the cheer- leaders and their sponsor, Miss Mil- dred Heindl. Pointing the batons for the ma- jorettes this semester are co-cap- tains Kay De Vriese and Sue Gal- braith, both 4B's. New members of of the corps include: Barbara Carl- son, Judy Galbraith, Ruth Isem- Another extra feature about many of these coats is the fact that some are reversible. On one side you'll find your poplin, typical of car coats. While on the other side you'll find a warni fleece lining that looks a little more dressy than the poplin. lf you haven't squandered all your summer's earnings, remember these articles would give a big bcost to any girl's wardrobe. Margie Gustin cmd Eileen Yama- moto. 4B's. model the latest in new lull Bermudas. A little boy was about t.o purch- ase a ticket for a movie in the afternoon when the box office man asked, Why aren't you in school? Oh, it's all right. sir, replied the youngster earnestly, I've got the measles. inger, Linda Johnson, Jean Ment- gen, Barbara Mertes, Bee Paublos, and Joanne Van Kessel. These new members are being kept busy learn- ing not only the majorette routine, but also the various marches which the corps will exhibit in the Dairy Parade to be televised on Saturday, October 6.

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Your Troubles 2-7 -1 EDITOR: MILTON WOLKE 4 - ' 5' v- Y Get Along Little Doggie-Dachshund For Sale Page Six T H E A M U N D S E N L O G September 27, 1956 The big wheels on the band wagon and chorus are seated. I. to r.: Iean Ring. Kay Photopulos. Ianet Palm, and Dolly Teising: standing: Mr. Carrol Simmons, Ierry Patryn. Ginger Prussener, Ron Peterson. Roland Gubish and Mr. Maurice Dobbins. PATRYN ELECTED BAND LEADER WHILE RING HEADS CHORUS Say, who's the leader of the band? Jerry Patryn, of course, who was just elected president of the orchestra and band. And Meanwhile, back at 329, the Senior Chorus just elected Jean Ring as their president. But. it takes more than just a president to keep a band goingg it takes a veep, Pat Royeroftg a secretary, Ginger Prussenerg a treasurer, Ray liiemlandg and a public relations officer, Penny Williamson. Meanwhile back at 329, the choruses are restless, because they need LUBY CLICKS IN lnore than one leader, so right away they elected Janet. Palm president of the Girls' Chorus, and Ron Pet- erson president of the Boys' Chor- us. Next in line are the Chorus secretaries. Kay Photopulos, Dolly Teising and Roland Gubish, secre- taries of the Senior, Girls', and Boys' Choruses, respectively. Now Messrs. Simmons and Dob- bins are happy. The offices have been filled, and now they can begin to hustle for the musie festival on December 14. But first things first. There's a football team to keep happy, and the band never misses a game talmostj. Everyone enjoys the band at the games because then Amundsen's side can make more noise than the opposition which helps psychologically, but it doesn't. help much if you are trying to yell and some one crashes your head between two cymbals. But still, whatfs a football game without the hand? The football games aren't the only chance the band gets to show off its talent. Mr. Simmons is con- stantly being called on to play for pep rallies, assemblies, and senior plays. Meanwhile back. in 329, Mr. Dob- bins and the choruses are off to a good start. NORTHWESTERN HONOR SOCIETY by Helen Rooney Jim. Iluhjl, president of the June 1953 graduating class, has been elected for Phi Beta Kappa, Na- tional Honorary Scholastic Society at, Northwt stern University. Dielr Moll, who was valedictorian ef the February 1956 class, is con- tinuing his studies at Purdue. Dick IH-sire. former editor-in-chief of the LOG. also of the Feb. '56 class, is now at the University of Michigan. .Yflney Qlllllltlll, Feb. 1955, and Raymond .Vuujoks will be married October 20 in the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Iiurlmru. Mueller, June '52, sister of Judy. a 3A, received her degree in elementary teaching at De Paul, is now teaching in Dayton, Ohio. Elaine Olson, Carol Erickson. and Louie Imberix. all of the June '56 class, are planning to return to Amundsen: the junior college di- vision, however. Arlene Weiss, June '52, and Alex Ilooras were married this summer. FOSTER FLORAL SHOP 2463 FOSTER AVENUE FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS ANYWHERE Phone ED 4-0860 M ings .gnucwle HCM !9afcA by Iudy Kott You may all have thought that the last Viking invasions came in the 13th and 14th centuries, but a recent successful invasion occurred right here with the improvement of this beautiful forty acre site into modern recreational and educational facilities, so that the pickles which once grew here would turn sweet at the sight. Fifty odd years ago, this plot of ground was leased to the city for Board of Education purposes, and the first school, a two-story, four-room frame structure, a branch of McPherson Grade School, was butlt on the corner of Winnemac and Damen. The rest of the forty acres was grass tennis courts, a football field, baseball diamonds, and a playground for the children. In 1927 this frame structure was razed, ami ground was broken for Amundsen Junior High School. The school opened in 1930 with Dr. John W. Bell, present District Two Superintendent, as principal, and many of the present teachers on that first faculty. In 1933 they reorganized it into a Senior High School. And now, in 1956, a junior college has been opened. Meantime, the park has further been developed to include the Chappell Elementary School, and the football stadium has been built, including track and tennis courts. The future promises to bring a sepa- rate building for the junior college. This fine development of what was once a pickle farm, gives Amund- sen High School perhaps the best campus of any Chicago high school. These present extensive facilities may be further developed to include a branch of Chicago Teachers College. Amundsen was named after the Scandinavian explorer, Roald Amund- sen, discoverer of the South Pole. He died in 1928 trying to save a fellow explorer in the Arctic. The principals from the time it was opened until the present were: John Bell, 1930-19365 Harry McKinsie, 1936-19405 L. Day Perry, 1940- 19525 George Olson, 1952-19553 Clarence Anderson, 1955-. Confused Freshie eeks Answer to Senior Problem by Sam Slanders DEAR SAM SLANDERS2 I am a freshie in high school and I have a problem. I was told to be nice to the seniors, but I think I overdid it, because, you see, I now own twenty-eight pairs of custom built., original, handmade, mechanical drawing shoes and fifty-six steam heated lockers, along with twentyf four elevator passes. Some people say that I tied myself down by agreeing to make weekly payments, but considering their great value, I bought them at a bargain price, just 552.00 apiece! I was wondering, do you think my popularity with the seniors will hurt. my making friends of my OWU age? A BIG 9B NO, THIS WILL NOT hurt your popularity. If you want to increase your treasures, I happen to have two steam heated lockers left. DF Ik lk DEAR SAM: I have been going steady with a 22-year-old boy for two years. I just found out he's to be married to some other girl next. Saturday. Would I be justified in asking for my ring back? MISS RINGLESS NO, DON'T JUST ask for the back of your ring, demand the whole ring. if lk lk DEAR MR. SLANDERS: I come over to this country, eight months. I got me a girl now, but she is Swedish and I am Greek. I talk with a bad accent. Do you think I should tell her? NO, SHE PROBABLY already knows she's a Swede. wk 4' Ill POOPSIE, WHOOPSIE, LOVER BOY-No one need know she's your parole officer!

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GRIDIRON GALAHADS EDITOR: IOHN SCHULTZ Page Eight T H E A M U N D S E N L O G September 27. 1956 Spirited Frosh look Promising Amundsen's Frosh Soph team is again assembling for the fall sea- son of football with victory as their goal. The turnout for the team was one of the largest seen in a long time. Coach Carlson, who lends his able assistance to the team, says that the major problem seems to be lack of experience. This with time and practice will of course disap- pear and in its place he hopes to find a group of winners. Many of the fellows are big and well built and none lack the spirit needed to win. Now, new plays have been worked out and the old ones, which are top secret, will probably be put to use. Coach Carlson says, The material certainly looks promising and I think it will produce some fine players. Some of the members of the team are: Carmen Grande, David Gross. John Vinci, Tom Leineberg, Don Haisch, Dennis Griffin, Jim Grif- fin, Jim Stewart, George Brandt, Ken Nicol, and Tom Thorpe. Right now, the team is learning the fundamentals of football such as blocking and tackling. LOSE ANY MARBLES? Hey, marble enthusiasts, a sport has now been devised at Amundsen for all our he-men not already en- gaged in some strenuous activity. The newly formed team has been given the ingenious name of the Viking Marble Team due to the fact that the sport in question is the artistic game of marbles. The captain of this year's team is the excellent marble shooter and the champion tiddly-wink player for the last four years, Herman Krovn- yek. This ace among geniuses will pilot Amundsen to its first. marble championship. If we are unable to excel in any other sport, there is a firm belief that Amundsen will have the best. marble team in the city for many years to come. For anyone wishing to join, please con- tact Herman Krovnyek at 5615 N. Damen. Running their way to cr berth in the city playoffs this season are the fleet members of the Viking backfield: left to right: Bill Pearson. halfback: Chris Pappas. quarterback: George Kalopeses. fullback: and Larry Tickner. halfback. EXPERIENCED SQUAD PROVIDES DEPTH AND SPEED THIS SEASON by Ken Knutson I Where will Amundsen's varsity football team finish this season? Skip Ketchmark, a student coach, had' the fright answer when he re- plied, We have a good team, and should finish first in our section! The squad, numbering 36 in all, has showed through their spirit and willingness to practice that they have the desire to win. They're also a very experienced squad with nine of the probable starting eleven return- ing from last season with a letter already under their belts. The quarterback post provides the only position of reasonable con- cern since it is the heart of the backfield and requires an excellent passer, a good runner, and a clever ball handler. To find all these traits in one individual is far from an easy task, but Coach Elmer Sahlin hopes he has them in Chris Pappas. If not, he has two promising sophomores in Charles Sylvester and John Strausberger as substitutes. The two ends will be no problem, if Tom Putzbach and Matt Cha- conas, both returning lettermen, continue in their winning ways. The backfield appears secure with such lettermen as Bill Pearson and Larry Tickner at halfbacks, furnishing the speed, and George Kalo- peses at fullback, providing the crushing drives through the line. Starting tackles are Jim Hagen and John Iverson. They are both capable and experienced, but will have to go at. top speed to outdistance the newcomers. The middle and roughest part of the line will include Milt Wolke and Fred Maier at guards and Bill Erickson at center. All three are return- ing lettermen and play their respective positions quite professionally. 1 Besides the players themselves, an important and active part of the team is performed by the three managers and two student coaches. The three managers, Bob Mueller, Stuart Kammerman, and Robert Snape, look after the players' needs while veterans Skip Ketchmark and Chuck Sklena assist Coach Sahlin in instructing the boys. T'. '9E.EE Tuesday, September 5, marked the first scrimmage of the 1956 football season. There to work the 36 gridiron hopefuls into shape was Coach Elmer Sahlin, ably aided by co-captains Tom Putzbach and George Kalopeses. The team had little time to get into perfect play- ing forin, but most of the players were in good condition after work- ing out the last three weeks of the summer vacation. The squad, aided by 15 returning lettermen, has high hopes for a successful season, bar- ring any injuries. The only injury thus far in the stason has been a broken tooth, suffered by center, Bill Erickson. Amundsen's first league game will be today, September 27, against Taft at Lane Stadium. Well, here's hoping we can go to the city play- offs. The other teams aren't remain- ing inactive either, with the bas- ketball pre-season practices start- ing October 10, and the baseball tryouts began September 11. Coach William Bourgeois is expecting a more successful season than the preceding one while Coach Fords baseball team is anticipating a vic- torious season as he has an over- abundant returning crop of experi- enced players. Ed's Barber Shop 5204 N. DAMEN AVE. At Foster CUSTOMERS WANTED NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FREE 51.00 in Merchandise with 510.00 in purchases RECORDS NEW AND USED 25c - 39c - 89c - 98c Western Automatic Music, Inc. 4206 N. Western vAnslTY rooTBAu. SCHEDULE BEAT Amundsen vs. Taft - Lane Stadium Thursday. Sept. 27 - 3:00 f-I-he Heck Out OH Amundsen vs. Tuley - Winnemac Park Thursday, Oct. 4 - 3:00 Amundsen vs. Senn - Winnemac Park Thursday, Oct. 11 - 2:45 Amundsen vs. Kelvyn Park - Winnemac Park Friday, Oct. 19 - 3:00 , Amundsen vs. Marshall - Hanson Park Friday, Oct. 26 - 3:00 FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ons football team, Price will Amundsen vs. Taft - Winnemac Park Monday, Oct. 1 range from 59-50010 2C depend' Amundsen vs. Waller - Winnemac Park Monday, Oct, 3 ing upon now they finish une' Amundsen vs. Senn - Winnemac Park Wednesday, Oct. 17 october 26' shciugd make Amundsen vs, Taft i Taft Monday' Oct. 22 excellent souvenir or some gnr . Amundsen vs. Wells - Winnemac Park Tuesday, Oct. 30 PHONE WE 4-1211 -i ea!! 5 3594 Milwaukee Ave. PA 5-0444 WE CALL AT CLUB MEETINGS AT NO OBLIGATION T0 YOU Club I ackets-any style A or . color- .