Amundsen High School - Viking Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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- .

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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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VOL. XXIV. NO. 2. AMUNDSEN HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 18. 1956 JOAN NORUM A SPARKLING BALLOTS BACK BECKER leannie Ring, Vice President: Carol Croak, Secretaryg joan Salin, Treasurerg Pete Benson and Frank Peterson, Sergeant-at-Arms .loan Norum., a 4A, is represent- ing Amundsen in the animal search for the Stuff- Street Star Queen. The contest schedule ranges from October 12 to November 17, the latter being t.he day of the famous Christmas parade. It is not entirely a beauty con- test: the girl must have top grades, a well-rounded participation in school activities, and has to be popular with her classmates. The queen and her court of five will ride on the Santa Claus float during the parade. Coronation will take place November 5 and her Highness will transform State Street into an avenue of Christmas beauty during the lighting cere- mony two weeks later. To accom- pany Santa window shopping and to examine special gifts that he will distribute on Christmas morn- ing, is another of her duties. The legend of the Star Queen dates back to the life of the daugh- ter of John Kinzie, the Father of Chicago. Elizabeth, the daughter, became lost and her own fright made her con- scious of the d a n g e r s and swampy dark- ness. Thereafter she always kept a light in the cabin window for the benefit of strangers who might lose their way. She became known as the Guid- ing Star for lost travelers and the story was woven in with the Euro- pean legends of gift-bringing angels or maidens. The tale goes on to say that the Star Queen, because of her kindness to others, was reward- ed by St. Nicholas and guided him on his rounds on Christmas Eve. This year, the State Street Coun- cil wishes to add another facet in the tradition of the Star Queen. She will typify the prophecy of a bigger and better Chicago, a more beautiful city and one of steadfast growth. She will represent the leg- end that grew from the past and the spirit of Chicago's future. Ioan Nomm Teens Are Gay While They Swing 'n Sway Amundsen has something that many schools would be proud to have! What is it? The Friday Night Dances, which are a big part of Amundsen's social life. The Student Council, with the assistance of some of the teachers, the best in Chicago, and Don Bar- ber, the one rated second! Mr. Fuller, assistant principal. said, we were really pleased with the record breaking crowd on Sep- tember 21. I hope the teens en- joyed themselves and will come back again. We have good bands to play for them, and unless the dances are supported they ,will be taken away from us and given to another school. has charge of the dances. The downtown office chooses 20 bands to play at the socials, and members of the dance committees then select various bands to play at their schools the coming year. In the next few weeks A.H.S. will be privileged to have two top name bands, Phil Herman, who is rated The coke bar is a favorite gath- ering place of all who attend these dances. The girls are not allowed to wear bobby sox to the dance, unless it's a Sock Hop, of course. The fellas must wear ties and a suit coat! The dances start at 8:30 and end at 11:30. Backwards or forwards 'it's Otto for President, cried the January 1957 Class as a majority of the members cast their ballots for the victorious Otto Becker. Sporting her Jeanie Beanie as she leads the grand march on that all im- portant night will be Jcan Ring, class vice president. Carol Crook was elected to the office of class secretary as seniors responded to her Don't Crook, Vote for Carol slogan. Penniless seniors appre- ciated the prospect of Smooth Sal- in through their money troubles, so Joan Solin won the close race for treasurer! Sergeants-at-Arms are Peter Benson and Frank Peterson who promised faithfully to repel invaders from the sacred hall. Ghostly Society Governs Variety Gohlins, ghosts, and an ccric evnivfery will be the background for the semi-annual Variety Show entitled IflIll01IJf'l'lI- Capers, to be held on October 25, 26. The idea of the background is: masquerdaers from a Halloween party are on a scavenger hunt. They get lost and wind up in a cemetery! The Drama I1 class, under the di- rection of Miss Marion Philbrick, opens the show with a Skeleton Dance wearing costumes that glow in the dark. Awakening all t.he spooks, the Variety Show begins! Some of the acts done by various girls clubs are: the Idbbs, doing the Green D0or : Jicaros, with Stranded in thc Jznigleng Kappa Sigs, in This Is Your Lifc ,' the Uhirs with Hur- rah, Hurrah! Fm Going Away ,' Tartans in Tennessee Wig Walk ,' the Zeus with The Crcep ,' Norias in By HccIr ,' Elites with Jazz Me Blues : Vivs to the Watermel- on Song : Atlienas to Rockin' Gllost ,' and Tau Sigs to There Is Nothing Irilre a, Guy. Also participating in the show will be Carol Ceisla and Jean Litz in a baton duet to Bell Bottom Blues. Joy Funnel and Tdsia Ga- lanis will do a pantomime to Tho Old l'hiIosophf'r. In the line of singers there will be Anita Christ doing Siboney, Eva Jenn, Dunbar, with On the Street ll-'here You I,i'vn, and Jerry Patryn singing My Prayer. Penny Williamson will play Tea for Two and the Clarinet Polka Equally capable but not quite as victorious were candidates Milton ll'oII.'c, president: Nancy Slcrelro and Iflfiiize Kenton, veepg Pat Witt- Iingrr and Sonja Ortnmn, secre- tary: Jon Tozrnsvnd, trefisilrerg and Ralph Lrzrosn and Chris Pappas, sergeants-at-arms. These sporting losers insist they had just as much fun campaigning as the winners, and now they don't have all the work connected with holding of- fire! Now a brief run-down of all the pre-election flurry. Nvednesday, Sep- tember 26, saw the start of a hec- tic week when the nominating com- mittee's slate was announced to an anxiously waiting Senior Hall. Following this unveiling of can- didates the seniors launched an enthusiastic week highlighted by frantic poster parties at the homes of various candidates. Basements, back-yards, and garages served as meeting places while these resource- ful 4A's exploited all the materials and talents at their disposal in an effort to put up a successful cam- paign. Dart games with candidate bal- loons, all those hilarious censored slogans, and the helpfulness ot fel- low Vikings linger as warm mem- ories with the echoes of well de- livered campaign speeches and hearty congratulations now that the fun is over. Speeches, delivered on Wednes- day, October 10, served to reduce mighty seniors to sentimental tears and appreciative chuckles as can- didates dwelt on their happy mem- ories of Amundsen on the accordion. Judy Kaplan and Barbara Smith will do Sweet Old Fashioned Girl. An Indian novelty act will be done by James Williams, llurlmra Tuffs, and Charlotte Wil- Iimns. COMING EVENTS OCTOBER 19-Social Kelvyn Park Game 22-College Day 25-26-Variety Show 30-31-All School Picture NOVEMBER B-Election Day - No School 8--PTA Open House 12-Veleran's Day - Holiday 13-LOG outl