Bloom High School - Bloom Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 170 of the 1937 volume:

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'f-'XM . - . 1-14-7'-v - .gf -' '- Ig2:.fTgQf2'Z .g ' H, i lgIE,?,.j5tg.gf?f 1- Lglglgfvb' .I .'.-...Zag N 3 isifigzlgizni. zfv:-:or-:f:':,. :1:i:':'tl :': 1 iZ5s51gj 5?QE 1'1 1-2 fda if tlgfljfz 15: 5 f1zmz:as..Fsmf-ff 'rsszzfm-1. l N 1 H' ADMR Q IQMMITTT RICHARDS l E. FENNEMAN Prcsidvul , i DANA ELUOT ROBERT A. ENGELHARDT Board of Education The 1937 Board of Education remains intact with the exception of one member. Mr. R. A. Engelhardt was chosen to fill the vacancy occasioned by Mr. L. E. Yentzer's resignation. This group faces two important problems: that of keeping up the high standards of Bloom and of meeting the serious financial situation that threatens our schools. Roswell C. Puckett Principal With this year, Mr. Puckett, who closes the fourth term of his administration, has continued to carry out the policies introduced when he Hrst entered new Bloom: the democratic ideals of social education and larger student participation in school activities, which lay the foundation for future citizenship. Miss Ora Theobald Dean of Girls Corridors alive with the hurried good-byes of hundreds of pupils eagerly making their exits from the activities of another day at school as Miss Theobald turns the key on lock of 219, the scene of multifold activities. Was it a score of girls who came to the Dean for counsel about personal problems? Or committee meetings with members of the Girls' League to plan for the activities of Bloom's girls? Or the reception of enthusiastic members of some club who just must have their petition brought up at the next meeting of the Student Affairs Board? Perhaps a conference with the P.T.A. Board? Or the tiniest member of her English 1A classes seeking a solution for the queer myths of the ancients? Even a casual observer of the ever-changing scenes in Room 219 is led to wonder how Miss Theobald so competently meets the challenge of successive days. In the puz- zled moments, when decisions are not easy, does she get a fresh inspiration to carry on from the lovely pictures which adorn her ofiice or the pages of favorite books near at hand? Mr. W. P. Dyer Assislanf Prirzripal Mr. William P. Dyer has been assistant principal for several years, and by his kindly sympathy and genial smile has won many friends among faculty and students. While not officially dean of boys, he has performed the duties of that office by bringing about closer co-operation between the school and the home. Besides his work as assistant principal he is head of Industrial Arts, and has developed one of the best departments in this section of the state. X GLENN L. ANDERBERG Shurtleii College, B.S. University of I'llinois Mathematics AMY APPLEGATE University of Nebraska, A.B. University of Chicago, M.S. Peru Nebraska State Teachers' College Science MARY EMMA ASH james Milliltin University, A.B. University of Wisconsin Art Institute of Chicago Applied Art School University of Chicago English, Art ROBERT BELL XVestcrn Illinois State Teachers' College, B.E. Commercial ALBERT J. BERG Roanoke College, B.S. University of Chicago Commercial R. F. BRIGGS Cornell College, A.B. State University of Iowa, M.S. Iowa State Teachers College Mathematics M. G. BULL Lewis Institute, B.S. University of Michigan Western State Teachers' College, Kal- amazoo, Michigan Gregg Business College Commercial PAUL R. BUSEY Illinois College, A.B. University of Illinois Social Studies ELLEN CASKEY Knox College, A.B. . Northwestern University Chicago Normal School University of Chicago English C. T. CASSADY Wabash College, A.B. DePauw University Mathematics HELEN CUTLER University of South Dakota, A.B. Dakota Wesleyan University Physical Education Social Studies PAULINE DRINKVVATER Illinois Wesleyan University, A.B. University of Illinois, M.A. English W. P. DYER University of Chicago, A.B. University of Indiana Armour Institute of Technology Assistant Principal, Industrial Arts MARY ELLISON University of Chicago, Ph.B. English FRANCES FELLINGHAM Kansas State Teachers' College. B.S Commercial G. FROEHLICH University of W isconsin, B.S. Science EVAMAY FUTCHER Hiram College, A.B. University of Chicago Social Studies, Science LUCILLE GARRISON University of Chicago, Ph.B. Home Economics FRANCES M. HAESSLER Northwestern University, A.B. English ALOA A. HASKETT Illinois Wesleyan University, A.B. University of Illinois, M.A. Latin, Mathematics 'Department Head. ALTHA HAVILAND University of Illinois, A.B. University of Iowa Cornell University University of Chicago Science VIOLA G, HERR Illinois Wesleyan University, A.B. University of Chicago Latin E. PEARL HESS Juniata College, A.B. University of Chicago Librarian MARTHA C. HIELSCHER University of Illinois, B.S. University of Chicago National University of Mexico University of Madrid, Spain German MILDRED A. HODGEN University of Illinois, B.S. Commercial R. I. IGNELZI Chicago Technical College, B.S. University of Michigan Industrial Arts HOWARD C. LARE Ottawa University, B.S. Kansas University Iowa State College University of Chicago Mathematics, Science ALICE LEISING Eureka College, AB. University of Illinois English HELEN LESHER Ohio State University, A.B., B.S. Social Studies, English LAURA LINDEN University of Wisconsin, A.B., M.A Sorbonne, Paris McGill University Middlebury College Italian, French THEODORE J. LITTLE Northwestern University, A.B. University of California Dramatics, Speech W. R. IVIANSKE Armour Institute of Technology University of Chicago Industrial Arts Q HELEN P. MARSHALL James Millikin University, A.B. Assistant Librarian DOROTHY MARTIN Lake Forest College, A.B. Chicago Normal College University of Chicago Mathematics, Commercial ISOBEL E. MATl'LEW'S Rockford College, A.B. Northwestern University Social Studies H. W. McCANN Upper Iowa University, A.B. State University of Iowa Iowa State College Industrial Arts ETHEL MELLINGER Miami University, A.B. Ohio State University University of Chicago English E. R. NELSON B.S., CJ' lllinois Wesleyan University, B.S. University of Illinois University of Chicago Northwestern University Chemistry MARGARET A. NORMAN University of Illinois, B.S., M.A. University of W'isconsin Social Studies ALFRED S. ODEGARD Northwestern University, B.S. University of Minnesota Commercial MIRIAM OPFER Iowa State College, B.S. Home Economics, English LIELA M. VEAZEY Oberlin College, A.B. University of Wisconsin Kendall College of Physical Education Chicago Physical Education H. E. PETERSON Stout Institute, B.S. University of Minnesota Industrial Arts 'SADELINE M. SMITH University of Michigan, A.B. University of Wisconsin Columbia University Social Studies CHARLES W. ROWE The Stout Institute, B.S. Industrial Arts ELMER ROWLEY University of Illinois, B.S. University of Chicago Agriculture C. M. SARFF Drake University, A.B. University of Michigan University of Illinois University of North Dakota Northwestern University Coach, Physical Education A. C. RIDINGER Illinois Wesleyan University, B.S. University of I'llinois Social Studies ORA MARY THEOBALD MacMurray College, A.B. University of Illinois, M.A. Illinois Wesleyan University Columbia University University of Chicago University of California Dean of Girls, English MARGARET ELOISE PEIRCE Illinois Wesleyan University, B.S. Illinois State Normal Home Economics, English 'iDepartment Head. MARY WAISATH Southern Illinois Teachers' College, B. Ed. Indiana State Teachers' College University of Illinois Commercial :EFLORENCE V. VVALLACE Northwestern University, B.S. University of Wisconsin University of Chicago Studied abroad two summers, one in England, other on the continent. English IDA H. W'AY Lombard University, A.B. University of Pennsylvania Northwestern Uniyersity Columbia University journalism, English IRLINOR WILSON University of Illinois, B.S. James Millikin University Home Economics EBLANCHE YOUNG james Millikin University, B.S. University of Wisconsin Home Economics EDNA H. NORTH Northwestern University, A.B. Dramatics, Speech fSuccessor to Mr. Littlej EDWARD P. HARRISON University of Chicago, B.S. Industrial Arts Csuccessor to Miss Caslteyj KENNETH M. HINDLEY Northwestern University, A.B. English, journalism fSuccessor to Mr. Rowej GEORGE S. STEWART Stout Institute, B.S. Industrial Arts F. G. SUTHERLAND Oregon State College, B.S. Agriculture fExchange Teacher from Hawaiij 17 Miss Hildur Sodermann To whose eificiency and thorough knowledge of the details of the school and school system, Bloom owes much of its well-being. Her charm, her unfailing tact, and her understanding endear her alike to faculty and to students. EVA SALIS Main Oiiice Assistant JEAN BAKER Diice Assistant to Mr. Dyer 18 h1YRA LUSTFELDT, R.N. Lutheran Memorial Hospital Cook County Hospital Certified Public Health Nurse MRS. MARTHA SMITH, R.N. Philadelphia General Hospital 'F nun: uual'L Lau uuuum Numan: me a- f- - - :H-'f' -S : 5 3: :nu gan- : I it -5- : In E, ?.....f'3S2Z..' ' i '-.E-N. .. -'ik :QE - 52:-..... ' if : . : F2 S-xi.. H 5.4 -..- ....... 'E --E rw-:---:. :ng n,.- : z - Eve - s. ' -M H - .. Lf R X nun 3 F n ' AE, ,Y ' ll 2:-gn-H 3'-', .:...-5-5 . 3 -iv 1- 2 E 'g . 5 ue 'na I 2 Ea 1 ji E2 52? .:- , .- 3:5 - 2 ' ' :E ' Qgrg. A . - ' ' 5 3 .gfrizfzig ,. I 5- : S 5, 4. ' A 'l x a 5 - lv .ff - 55: 5 E 5 im, - :L -, L n 5:5 ' ,3 ' .LL 44.5 - -S - ma , 9 - 5,5 3 nm: ,Q-.3 54-. , ga , I I 'Q -.vff-.I 5 ,, l I '--Vw - 'J ' . E IE is -A33-,A ' .5 E.: .'- - 5-in --, -. - - 2:5 5 I 5 ', ,.1- ng' 'il?C:-:lax E . 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The Senior Board SENIOR board was organized for the purpose of planning a fuller cooperation of advisory groups and closer coordination of the senior class as a whole. The body, composed of the class sponsor, the four class officers, and representatives from those groups that do not have one of the class officers, meets every Wednesday morning. With the sponsor, this group of students acts for the Senior Class in the organization and direction of all senior activities, such as: Senior Mixer, Senior-junior Party, Senior Paid Assembly, Senior Class Party, as well as all Commencement Activities. Aside from those mentioned, there are several other committees: Finance, Class Gift, Invita- tions, Caps and Gowns, Dinner Dance, and Baccalaureate. At a later designated Board meeting, the chairmen of these committees give summaries of the work accomplished. The duty of each Board representative is to take back to his advisory group a report of the business discussed, and plans made at the previous board meeting. Each member is expected to take an active interest in the Senior Class and to urge his classmates to do likewise. At the end of each semester, a report of the financial standing is made by the treas- urer. These summaries are then passed to all the Senior advisories, Where they are read and posted for future reference. With the election of new Senior Class officers and new representatives, the term of the work of the 1937 Senior Board closes. 119 C7 HE Mid-year class? In the past it was the forgotten class. Not content to he for- gotten, as were many classes hefore them, the 1937 mid-years set a precedent at Bloom, a mid- year graduating class. With the willing assist- ance of Mr. Manslze, their sponsor, they prepared their own commencement and received their diplomas. To he sure, the group was small g hut it was not engulfed in a much larger group of which it was not actually a part. They spent four happy years at Bloom, par- ticipating in activities of our organization, and in giving their service, shared the satisfaction of accomplishment with the june classes. Not a slight honor is it to he the last class to attend Old Bloom for a full year, and see the scene of bustling activity change from the historic old campus to a new site. The class organized, choosing Howard Men- denhall president, Adele Petit vice- president, and Rita Formentini secretary-treasurer. From that time plans quickly evolved, and they now .stand a class of twenty-four, the jirst ever to he graduated in mid-year. ANNA ARMATORE Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4Q Broadcaster Staff 3. A wry sober lass, L Likml by rrvryonr' in ber class. DONALD CANNON A boomer as bis na-me implies And names I'1'e brarrl tell no lies. FRANK CLARK Elkhart High School, Elit- lxart, Indiana, t: Foreign Cor- respondence Club fall lQ Coun- cil spring 45 B Club Secre- tary-Treasurcr fall 43 Light- weight Basketball 3, 4, Base- ball 3, 4. As a :mm among 'mrn bf!! be known, Af school his worlb is al- ' really lenoxvn. WILLIAM DURIAN Farragut Junior High School, Chicago, Illinois, xg J. Sterling Morton, Cicero, Illi- nois, 23 Semester Honors fall 4: Fireman 4j Chess and Checker Club 4. Modest dignily xml mlm confenl. DELMA DYKSTRA Broadcaster Editor 43 Home Economics Club 2, 33 Audubon Club 23 Library Club 3, 4: International Relations Club 3. 43 Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4Q G. A.A. x, 2, .QQ City of Bloom Program Chairman, 45 Hall Guard 25 Big Sister 4. Sincerity and irutb are Ib: basis of every arbiezfement. RITA FORMENTINI Semester High Honors spring 2, fall 22 Semester Honors spring I, 3, 4, fall t, 3, 4Q Etiquette Club 2, Girls League 1, 22 Switchboard 4, G.A.A. r, LQ Volleyball I, 2, Basketball 1, 2. Never lallrlrd as a sbirlzerg Quief, buf n willing worker. ETHEL GLANYE Broadcaster Staff 4, Band 1, 2, 35 Orchestra 2, 3, Hall Guard 3, International Rela- tions Club President 3g Home Economics Club 3, Typing Club 32 Knitting Club 4: Girls League 2, 31 G.A.A. I, 25 Archery 2. For her !'0Kllll'fit'3 bold a lure. DANTE GIANNETTI Semester High Honors fall 2, 3, spring 2, 3, Semester Hon- ors spring t, 4, fall 1, 45 Traf- fic Guard 2, 3, Senior Board, Latin Club 2, 32 Physics Club 2, 3, Boxing Club 2, 33 Box- ing 2, 3. Wi! coupled with good sense. JAMES GRAY Roosevelt High School, Chi- cago, spring 4Q Etiquette Club 23 Council 23 Band x, 2, 32 Fireman I. Music is his favorite pastime. LUCILLE GREENBLATT Semester Honors fall 2, 3, spring 2, 35 Hall Guard 3, Girls League Representative 4, Dramatic Club If Pen and Palette Club 25 Typing Club 35 Knitting Club 3, Shorthand Club 4. Ari and personality - 4 plrasanf rombinafiou. 2l PASQU ALE LEONE Council I, 33 Latini' Club 2. Sinreriiy is ll manly virhlr. JOE MATUS B Club 3Q Lightweight Foot- ball zg Heavyweight Football Manager 4: Heavyweight Bas- ketball Manager 3, 4. Humor wilb an Englixlw ar- cenf, As KI clown fbrougb svbool he went. HARR IET MCCASKEY Girls League I, 2Q Hall Guard 3, 4Q Home Economics Club 1: Foreign Correspon- dence Club 3g International Re- lations Club 4Q G.A.A. I, 2. Hard work is no problem of bers. HOWARD MENDENHALL Semester Honors spring x, zg Student Affairs Board 33 For- eign Relations Club Vice- President IQ Hall Guard zg Trailic Commissioner 42 Rifle Club 42 Boxing Club Treasurer zg Track 3, 4g Lightweight Basketball 2, 3g Lightweight Football 1, 2, SQ Fireman 1. Iesting now bu! solemn laterg Ewr failhful, iberfs nom' sfraigbter. ADELE PETIT Semester honors fa'll I g Dramatics Club xg Girls League Representative, Library Assistant 4Q Volleyball i, zg Basketball 1, zg Tumbling Club ZQ G.A.A. Oiicialg Big Sister 4. Small and shy as ber name implies, Cause for many boyish sighs. 22 LEONA RIEKEN Blond, sufrcl-fclnprnwl. MICHAEL SONS Council xg Guard 3, 4Q Au- dubon Club 4, Secretary 3. Sucre-ss, ilu- rf-sult of dili- genre. JACK THOMAS Sinrrrity plus ban! work prorlure a fim' product. GILDA URSITTI Council IQ Monitor 3: Home Economics Club r, 1, 3, 42 Etiquette Club 31 Betty Lamp 3g G.A.A. 3, 4. A charming maiden, well- drrssrd, well-spoken. JAMES ZERANTE Wil, sparkling and sharp is bis prize possession. URSULA ZIMNY Prelly, gay, charming-a per- frrt lass. History in the Making CWLUSTY stairways-dusty rays of light playing through dingy windows on time- stained walls, passages and corridors, crooked, bewildering - Old Bloom - a brief memory. Shining stairways, glistening windows, scattered rays of light reflected from chalk-white plaster walls, symmetric rows of lockers, lining long, straight corridors - New Bloom - a lasting memory. Boisterous gusts of frigid air, whirling fresh and startling through quickly opened doors, the ceaseless, lulling drone, inzfariable background of the daily lunch hour, the hot, tense air of the gym when there's a minute left to play g the floor glistening yellow -with red and black lines, cold, unstable bleachers with the gale from under- neath, and a muddy team out on the field, dark- ened classrooms and beating rain that blurs the window and distorts the landscape as if seen through sheets of ice. Pictures of life as we knew it. Experiences in self-government, in planning, in working, and im-any a self-learned lesson through class cooperation. Friendships formed with fellow students, and fruitful hours spent enjoying them, advice and inspiration gained from guidance of our teachers, with accomplish- ments and pleasures. All of these, and many others, both joys and sorrows, are the memories which we take with us. This -was life as we lined it. ALPHONSE ALEXANDER Intramural Kittenball 2, 3. Good healih and good sense are lu-'o of liff-'s greafest bless- ings. LUCILLE ANDERSON Audubon Club I, ZQ Latin Club 4. just ask her lo lranslale e plurilms unnmf' MARGARET ANTONUCCI Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 3, 4, spring 1, 2, 31 Hall Guard -.A quiz-I source of knouflrilge dw.-lls here. NICK APRATI Art Club 22 Fireman 2g Football 1, 2, 3Q Track 35 Bas- kctball 1, 2, 43 Baseball 4. To Ihe aceompanirnvnt of his accordion hc'I1 sing his way through life. JOE APRIL Council I, 2Q Etiquette Club 22 Audubon 2, 32 Physics Club 33 Wrestling 1, SQ Football 3, 42 Track 3, 4. Calm and easy going as a summer breeze. PETRANELLA ARCISAUSKAS B.T.H.S. award 32 Basketball 2, 3, 42 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4g Tennis 33 Dramatics Club 22 Home Economics Club 33 Knitting Club 3, Treasurer 4. ADELAIDE ASCHER Council xg Broadcaster StaH 1, 43 Girls League Representa- tive 42 Big Sister 4g Shorthand Club 4. Red hair is the fashion noir fhis season. 24.. JUNE AYER Dramatics 1: Pen and Palette Club rg Orchestra 1, 2, 35 Big Sister 42 Girls League x, 2, 3, 4, Representative 32 Hall Guard 4: G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 43 Archery 2, 3. Ar! is power. LEOLA BACKUS Semester Honors fall 2, spring 21 Dramatics Club 2. Her giggle wins them all. EDWARD BAIKAUSKAS Semester High Honors fall 41 Baseball SQ Intramural Kit- tenball 1. The secrel of success is con- slanry of purpose. SHIRLEY BAIKOVICH Senior Boardg Broadcaster ZQ Physics Club 35 Hall Guard 35 Latin Club IQ Library Club 42 Dramatics Club IQ Etiquette 'flub xg Girls League 1, ZQ G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. She hath a great sense of lnumor. DELLA BAKER Semester Honors fall 4g G.A.A. IQ Broadcaster xg Home Economics Club Treasurer 21 Etiquette Club 2g Library 4. Modesiy is a great virtue. RALPH BAKER Crete High School x, 2. A good man happy in a com- m on good. OLGA BARTOLOMEI Etiquette Club 2. I dwell in lamls apart. JAMES BEKEZA Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 4, spring 1, 35 Council i, 2: Baseball 3, 45 Intramural base- ball 1, 2. I-If l,,-Kim uf flip lwgimliuq. FLOYD BERNARD Intramural Kittenball 1, 3. Svrious, steadfast, silent. ROSALIE BIELMAN Broadcaster 23 Typing Club 25 Home Economics Club li Chess and Checker Club, Sec- retary 3, 4. 0111-i1'irf1re prorlucvs success. EVA BLANKENBERGER Semester Honors spring 1, Z1 Girls League Representative 2Q Shakespeare Club 35 DramatiCS Club 45 Glee Club IQ Short- hand Club 45 Knitting Club 35 Three-One-Acts 3g Volleyball 2, 45 Basketball 2, 3. Contenfnnvrt is betfrr Haan riches. PLINY BLODGETT Broadcaster Staff 43 Fireman 1, 25 Band I, 2, 35 Orchestra 1, 3, 41 Casting Club 2: P110- mgraphy Club 3, 45 Interna- tional Relations Club 45 Foot- ball 2, 32 Track 3. It is good fo lengthen In Ihr last u sun-ny mood. EDWARD BOESE Semester Honors fall 43 Foot- ball 1, 2, 4Q Intramural Kit- tenball 2. Valuable arfirlrs rome in small pnrkagvs. FELICIA BONICK Chess and Checker Club 43 Typing Club 35 Knitting Club 32 International Relations Club 1. Her modest looks, sweet as fbe primrose. ELSIE BRINKMAN National Honor Societyg Semester High Honors fall I, 3, spring 1, 2, 32 Semester Honors fall 2, 3, 4Q Home Economics Club ZQ Shorthand Club 45 Orchestra 3, 4. She is a reservoir of good sense. FRANCES BRINKRUFF International Relations Club i5 Audubon Club 2. She was as charming as sbs wus beanliful. AGNES BRODZINSKI Semester Honors fall 3, 4, spring 2, 35 Glee Club 1, 25 Music Club 25 Shorthand Club President 4. Slu ll bc' smncbody's slar secrclary. CHRISTINA BROOKS Semester Honors spring 25 Hall Guard 2, 43 Glee Club 35 Latin Club 45 International Club 4Q Bloom Staff 4g Volley- ball 1. Genflrrwss is ibe essence of friemlsbip. CHARLOTTE BROWN Semester Honors fall 1, 2, spring 1, 35 Girls League Rep- resentative 45 Hall Guard 1, QQ Library Club 45 Dramatics Club 2, 45 Home Economics Club 41 G.A.A. 1, 2, JQ Senior Class Play. Charm and personality are Charlotlelt special gifis. JOHN BROWN Hall Guard 23 Architectural Club 25 Fireman 35 B Club 2- 3, 4: Football 1. 3. 3. 4: All South Suburban Football Team 4g Track 25 Basketball 1, 2, 3. On the football field bf: bard fo beat. N0 one can deny his a slar athlete. SOPHIE BURNAUSKAS Dramatics Club IQ Etiquette Club IQ Home Economics Club 35 Knitting Club 3, 42 Volley- ball 3. Quiet as Burns' 'wee mousie. 25 MARGARET CALDWELI. Semester Honors 35 Home Economics Club 1, 4. Plvasanf in feature, quirl lu' nature. DOMINIC CAMELI Semester High Honors fall I2 Semester Honors spring is 1, 3, fall 1, 3, 45 Intramural Kittenball 1, 3. His rerl hair belies bis Irm- per. EDMUND CIANCHETTI Intramural Kittenball 1, 3. A good name is better Ibau riches. GINO CIFERRI Parker High School 1, 1, 35 Rifle Club 4. Quiet and steadfast ever- To rearb the goal is his rn- deavar. TY COBB International Relations Club 45 Intramural Kittenball 15 Intramural Football 1. Slill waters run deep. JULIUS COCCIA Lew Wallace High School, Gary, Indiana, 1, 15 Semester Honors spring 35 Music Club 4Q Band 3, President 45 Or- chestra 3, 4. , Music is his food and drink. CLARICE COMBS Semester Honors fall 1, 1, 3, spring IQ Council 1, 25 Hall Guard 1, 35 G.A.A. I, 1, 35 Girls League Representative 1, 35 Pen and Palette li Home Economics Club r, ZQ Archery 35 Volleyball 3Q Basketball 1. 3. A smile and word for all, :br rx-'er answers fun'x call. 26 ESMOND COOPVVOOD Semester High Honors spring 1, fall 35 Semester Honors spring 1, fall 45 Traliic Guard 45 Physics Club 35 B Club 45 Etiquette Club 15 Basketball 1, 35 Track 1, 1, 3, 4. A deh'rn1im'il lad who will go plarrs. OLINA CORRADI Semester Honors fall 1, spring 15 Sophomore Class Treasurerg G.A.A. I, 1, 3. President 45 G.A.A. Award 35 Big Sister 45 Knitting Club Secretary 35 Library Club 41 Orchestra I, 15 Archery LQ Tennis IQ Volleyball 1, 1, 3, 42 Basketball 1, 1, 3, 4. A l7ll'Yfj' bear! goes all lbs day. . NORNIAN CUSICK Semester Honors spring x, 1 3, fall 1, 3, 45 Council I, 1, 35 Fireman 35 Hall Guard 15 Latin Club 25 B Club 3, Vice-president 45 Physics Club lg Band r, 1, 33 Orchestra 1, 1, 35 Baseball 35 Football 43 Basketball 1, 1, 3, 4. A youll: lo u-'hom was given so murb of rarfb, so murls of bvarrri. FRANCES CYLKE Broadcaster Staff 45 Council I, 3, 45 Hall Guard 1, 35 Girls League Representative 21 G.A.A. I, 1, 3, 45 Big Sister 41 Dramatics Club 22 Tum- bling Club 15 Library Club 45 Baseball 15 Basketball I, 21 Volleyball I, 3, 4. The pen is migbfier fban ibc sword. MAXINE D'AMICO Se ester Honors fall 35 Sophgmore Class Sec retary 5 Broadcastbr 22 Council 1, 35 Lost ,end Found 35 Hall Guard 35 G.A.A. 1, 1, QQ Home Economics Club IQ Etiquette Club Secretary IQ Latin Club 15 Physics Club Secretary 35 Library Club 4. Ez-'en virtue is more fair when linked with a beautiful person. ROBERT DANIELS Junior Class Vice-prcsident5 Senior Class President5 Avia- tion Club x5 Architectural Club I5 Photography Club 3, 45 Fireman 1, 32 Student Bas- ketball Manager 45 Track I, 25 Football I, 1, 3, 4. Even though vanquished, be rould argue slill. LILLIAN DEANER Hall Guard 22 Home Econ- omics Club 15 Volleyball 1. My, bmi-' slr- ,Ql'fX firoumil HOBERT DEAVER Semester Honors spring 1, 2, 3, fall I, 2, 3, 4: City of Bloom Treasurer 4: Council I' B Club 4g Football 1, 2 45 Basketball 3g Track I, 2, 3, 4- Trust in me -City of Bloom Treasurer-'nuf said. , ,Bi LESTER DeFRIES Monitor xg Aviation Club IQ Photography Club zg TraEFc Guard 45 Intramural Kittenball 1, 3. Breriiy is tbe soul of wil. JOE DiANNI Intramural Kittenball 1, 3. A wise man says nofbing in a dangerous Iimr. EDWARD DiPILLA Semester Honors fall rg Semester Honors spring 39 Bloom Annual Business Mana- ger 43 Council 3: Physics Club xg 4g Photography Club 1, z, 3, 4, President 3: Rifle Club 45 Aviation Club IQ Football rg Baseball 35 Intramural Kit- tenball 25 Intramural Basket- ball 3. A man ufilb many inirrr-sls, buf enthusiaslir withal. SOPHIE DOMBROSKI Semester Honors spring 1, 2, 3, fall 2, 3, 4, Typing Club 3, 4, President 4. , A more fban ronzpetenf fyfz- ist. GLADYS DONNELLY Q 11 i e f, petite-ob, wha! u freafl ALICE DRUKTENIS Etiquette Club rg Girls League Representative 35 Knit- ting Club 32 Chess and Checker 4. T ru e friemlsbip is a ran' qualify. 1 VIRGIL DUBOIS Clvvvkers is his game. ROBERT DUDLESTON Track 1, 39 Basketball 3g Intramural Kittenball 1, 35 In- tramural Basketball 1, 3. My life is a stroll upon ilu' bearb. SOPI-IIE DYRDA Hall Guard 4Q Knitting Club 4. The simple flowers are most fair. CATHERINE EINHORN ' Semester Honors fall iz Monitor 3g Girls League Rep- resentative r, 4g Shakespeare Club 35 Home Economics Club ag Basketball 1, 2, 3. We will all miss Star Dust and Sis. COKESSIE ETHERLY There is a majesty in rim- plir-ity 'wbirb is far above fbe quainlness of wif. LA VERNE FARRELL Broadcaster Staff 2, 3, Hall Guard 3: Girls League r, zg Girls Glee Club IQ Dramat- ics Club Secretary 41 Basket- ball 1, 2, 3. A mild uml gentle erealure, many friendly sen!imr'11fs she fealurrs. GERALD FELIX Hall Guard 4Q Audubon Club 1, 21 Physics Club 25 International Relations Club 41 Football 1, 3: Intramural Kit- tenball 3. Hr was born Io be happy. -Z7 GEORGE FLEXMAN National Honor Societyg Se- mester High Honors 3, 41 Se- mester Honors fall 1, 2, spring lg Chevron 3, 45 Council 25 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 All State Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Shakespeare Club 35 Mathe- matics Club 35 Music Club 4. Tbougbf, o n c c' awakem-il, rlors no! aguin slumber. NIALCOLM FOGLE Audubon Club 1, 25 Physics Club 25 Council 33 Commis- sioner of Social Affairs 45 Broadcaster Staff 45 Interna- tional Relations Club 45 Rifle Club 45 Traibc Guard 3, 41 Fireman 3, 42 Wrestling 25 Tennis 25 Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Hr'll ln' Wim'lwrll's pariurr yet. MONROE FOSTER Hall Guard 35 Track Man- ager 1, 2, 3, 45 Football Man- ager 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Kittenball 35 Intramural Bas- ketball 3, 4. Doullfless be wouvlrl bam' marlc a noble knight. ANNIE FREELS Semester Honors 1. Friemllinrsi- is om' frsf of characier. LEO FRIEDLANDER Semester High Honors spring IQ Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 3, spring z, 3: Chevron 1, 1. 35 Student Affairs Board 32 Chess and Checker Club 3, President 45 Intramural Kitten- ball 35 Football 2, 3, 4. Honor lies in honest foil. WESLEY FRITZ Semester Honors fall 4. spring 15 Intramural Kitten- ball 2. Arrhilerlllrr is fbr work of nations. GEORGE FUSHI To saiisfy is his aim. 28 ELEANOR GANSEN Girls League Representative 45 G.A.A. 1, 2. Short and sweet. NELLE GANSEN Broadcaster Staff 3, 45 Com- missioner of Social Affairs 3g Hall Guard 25 Girls League 1, 2, 35 Architectural Club 1, 25 Shakespeare Club 35 Drama- tics Club 1, 35 Archery IQ Basketball IQ Tennis 1, 2. Sweet wifb the blush of lzasbfulnvssg Personality plus, -zulao could say less? THOMAS GARREN Semester Honors 1, 25 Broadcaster Staff 25 Council 25 Hall Guard 2, 32 Audubon Club IQ Golf 35 Wrestling 35 Intramural Basketball 2. Hr makes awry sport a bobby. VIRGINIA GASBARRA G.A.A. 1, 2, 32 G.A.A. Representative IQ Girls League IQ Monitor I2 Economics Club 1, IQ Glee Club 1, 25 Shake- speare Club 31 Audubon Club 3: Volleyball I5 Tennis 1. The evening beam that smiles the rlouds away. ROY GILLESPIE Council I5 Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 31 Etiquette Club 25 Music Club 35 Intramural Kit- tenball 1, 2, 3. He who sings drives sorrow away. W'lLLIAM GOODMAN Commissioner of Social Af- fairs 3, 45 junior Board 35 Physics Club Ig Photography Club 2, 35 Rifle Club 45 Senior Board 45 Broadcaster 1, 2, 3, 42 Football 25 Track 1, 32 Tennis 22 Wrestling 2. Foof loose mul fancy free. JACK GORDON Bloom Staff 45 Traffic Guard 52 Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Dramatics Club 15 Interna- tional Relations Club 3, Presi- dent 4Q junior Red Cross Rep- resentative 4. Senior Class Play. To make mr'1l.ba11py and Io krrp llscm so. 1 LESTER GORDON Semester Honors fall 4: Broadcaster 4: Hall Guard 3: Latin Club I: Shakespeare Club 3: Audubon Club 2, 3: Dramatics Club 4: 'I'hree-One- Acts 4: Boys Glee Club I, 2, Secretary 3: Music Club 4. Silent are the good. ROSALYN GORDON Semester Honors fall I, 2, spring I, 2, 3: Big Sister 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: International Relations Club 2, 3, Secretary- Treasurer 4: Photography Club I: Shakespeare Club 3: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Music Club 3, 4: G.A.A. I, 2. Untwisting all the rhains thnt tie the hidilm soul of harmony. NELLIE GREGORY Semester Honors fall I, spring I: Council 3, 4: Hall Guard I, 2: Girls League I, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. I, 2, 4: Dra- matics Club I: Library Club 4. Alwzrvs cheerful! HELLEN GUBITZ Thornton Fractional High School, Calumet City, Illinois, I, 2: Girls League Representa- tive 4: Home Economics Club 3: 4- Knoufing her is loving her. ELMER HAHN Physics Club 2, 3: Hall Guard 2: All-State Orchestra 2, 3: Intramural Kittenball I, 2, 3: Amplifier Manager 2, 3. 4. Always in the midst of things. HARRY HALL Hall Guard 4: Traflic Guard 4: Broadcaster Stan 4: Casting Club 2, 3, 4: Vice President 1: Physics Club I, 2: Lightweight Football Manager 4: Track Manager 4. A man's a man for 4' thai! AVIS HANSEN Sophomore Class Vice-prf-si- dent: Hall Guard I, 2, 3: Broadcaster Staff 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: ISC, 2nd, and 3rd G.A.A. Awards: Architectural Club I: Girls Glee Club r, 2: Latin Club I: Dramatics Club I, 4: Baseball 2, 3: Tennis 2, 3, 4: Archery 2, 3, 4: Volley- ball I, 2, 3, 4: Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Play. A good sport in every sense of the word. ARLINE HARMS Semester Honors fall I, spring li Hall Guard I, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 2, 3, 4: Basket- ball 4. Virtuc and happiness are mother aml daughter. MARY L. HASECOSTER Semester Honors spring 2: Hall Guard 2: Dramatics Club 2: Library Club 4: Volleyball 2: Basketball 2. Tho' shv's shy, shr's -won her nary into many hearts. MARJORIE HAYES Semester Honors fall I, 2, spring I, 2: Chevron 2: S.A.B. 4: Big Sister 4: Dramatics Club I: Photography Club 2: Shorthand Club 4: Glee Club I, 3, Vice-president 2, President 4: Basketball 1, 2: Volleyball 1. Ilrr kimlnvxs is roulugious. DORIS HAYHURST Broadcaster Captain 3: Hall Guard I: Girls League Repre- sentative 3: Dramatics Club 2: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Glee Club 2. Merle but knowing of all things. HAROLD HECHT Orchestra 2, 3, 4: All-State Orchestra 4: International Re- lations Club 3: Music Club 3, 4: Intramural Kittenball 2, 3. What should a mm do but he merry? JULIUS HEFT Semester Honors spring I: Hall Guard 4: Intramural Football 2: Intramural Kitten- ball 3. Honor lies in honest toil. LOUISE HEISER Lyons Township High School, LaGrange, Illinois, I: Semester Honors spring 3: Hall Guard 2: Girls League Representative 2: Big Sister 3: Physics Club 3: International Relations Club Vice-President 4. Beauty and sophistication ronlhinrrl. 29 FLORENCE HELME Crete High School 1, 2Q National Honor Society Secre- tary 45 Semester Honors fall3, 4: spring 35 Big Sister 45 Girls League President 43 Interna- tional Relations Club 31 Shake- speare Club President SQ Li- brary Club 45 Dramatics Club 42 Three-One-Acts 35 G.A.A. 3, 45 rzoo pt. award 35 Vol- leyball 3, 4g Basketball 3, 4Q Intramural Kittenball 35 Senior Class Play. The Variety of all things forms a jrlrasure. WILLIAM HENDERSON Semester Honors spring 35 Broadcaster 45 Orchestra r, 3, 45 All-State Orchestra 4Q Music Club 41 Traffic Commis- sioner 4Q Trailic Guard 41 Rifl: Club 45 Tennis 2. Bring me no more reports. MARJORIE HENNEGAN Hall Guard 35 Girls League Representative 42 Music Club r, 21 Glee Club i, Z2 Shake- speare Club 32 Audubon Club 32 Library Club 4Q Dramatics Club 42 G.A.A. I, 2, 3. And join with tbre ral-m Peace and Quiet. RICHARD HESEMANN Council 15 Band 1, 2, 3, Vice-president 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 4Q All-State Orchestra 41 lntra- mural Kittenball 35 Intramural Basketball 2, 35 State Orches- tra Winner 2, 35 Music Club 4. He and his clarinet will pass Ted Lewis up. REGINA HOFFMAN Latin Club 35 Dramatics Club 25 Girls Glee Club x, 2, 35 Shorthand Club 43 Etiquette Club 2. A perfect replica of a Dres- den doll. FRANK HORECNY Semester Honors fall IQ Jun- ior Board 35 Chief-of-Police 45 Hall Guard 35 Typing Club 3: Shorthand Club 4. Would tbnt there uferr' more like bim. NEIL HURLEY Aviation Club President 41 Intramural Kittenball 25 Intra- mural Football 2. Toil is tbe true lenighfs pas- time. 30 FRANK HUSARIK B Club 42 Baseball 2, 3, 4. Luke Appling is bis baseball bcro-Frankls good, too! WALTER JAENICKE B Club 41 Track 2, 32 Lightweight Football 22 Heavy- weight Football 3, 45 Wres- tling I. l woke one morning and found myself famous. WILLIAM JAENICKE Council 42 Fireman 35 F.F. A. 2, 35 Track 3, 4. Hc'1l take to out-of-doors. JOSEPHINE JANIS Semester High Honors fall 3, spring 35 Semester Honors fall x5 Chevron 35 Bloom An- nual Editor 45 Quill and Scroll 4g Council 1, li Hall Guard 1, 2, 3, 42 Girls League I, 2, 32 Glee Club r, 4, secretary 2, treasurer 35 Home Economics Club 3- 45 Thespian Club 3, 45 Dramatics Club 22 Audubon Club 25 G.A.A. 1, IQ Three- One-Acts 3, 45 Christmas Play 4. O, there are looks and toner that dart an instant sunshine to the heart. PAVEL. JARMOTZ Semester High Honors spring IQ Semester Honors fall I, 4, spring 11 Physics Club 3. A general master mimi. STEPHEN IASZCZAK International Relations Club 35 Intramural Football I, 2. fl lllzlll skillful in speaking. Joe JELINEK I live on the sunny side of the street. EARLE JOHNSON Broadcaster Staff 45 Fireman 25 Hall Guard 32 Audubon Club 21 Aviation Club 33 Lightweight Football 2, 31 In- tramural Kittenball 35 Intra- mural Basketball 3, 4. He possesses a rising pop- ularily. ROBERT JOHNSON Semester Honors fall I, spring 1, 25 Trailic Guard 3, 41 Council 1, lg Fireman 1, 2, 35 Junior Class President. Worth, courage, honor-be bas them all. VIOLET JOHNSON Girls League Representative 25 Home Economics Club ZQ G.A.A. r, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball r, 2, 3, 4Q Basketball 1, 2, 3, 42 Baseball I, 2, 3, 4. Roses may be red, buf Ibis riol-'f is m'rrr blue. DOROTHY JONES Semester Honors fall r, 2, 4, spring 1, 25 Girls League x, 2, 3, 42 Home Economics Club 25 G.A.A. 2, 4. Quirf persons ara' u'vlrorn.- ewrybrrr. IRENE KAIM Hall Guard 21 Basketball 2, 3, 42 Volleyball 2, 3, 45 Bad- minton 35 G.A.A. r, 2, 32 Girls League I, 2, 3. Shi' rarmn sbf' saw, and-xln' conquered bookkrrping. HELEN KALCIC Semester Honors fall 1, 3, spring IQ Dramatics Club x, 41 Shakespeare Club, Treasurer 15 Glee Club ZQ Shorthand Club fall 4Q Senior Class Treasurer: G.A.A. r, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 1, 25 Basketball I, 12 Girls League r, 2, 3, 4, Representa- tive x5 Three-One-Acts 3, 42 Christmas Play 41 Senior Class Play 4. A mvrry hrarl mdk:-fb u rbvrrflzl rolmlvnann'. ADRIAN KAPMARSKI Councilman 32 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 42 Photography Club li Audubon Club 22 Mathematics Club IQ Music Club 4. He belinw in tba! old adagr. Silence is golden' N D JAMES KEHOE Semester Honors fall 3, 4 I spring 35 St. Francis Pro-Sem- inary, Floyd Knobs, Indiana, I 22 Semester Honors 35 Council 3, 42 International Relations Club 3, 42 Intramural Kitten- ball 32 Senior Class Play. Tlvr aim nwkrx a great life. CATHERINE KESTER Crete High School r, 25 Hall Guard 35 Library Club 4g Audubon Club 3, 43 Glee Club 3. If is bope which mainhrins mort of mamkind. CHARLES KIRGIS Semester Honors fall 2, spring 32 Council 21 Trailic Guard 35 Public Improvement Commissioner 45 Fireman 25 International Relations Club President ZQ Casting Club 35 Physics Club 22 Football 1, 2, 31 Intramural Kittenball 1, 2, SQ Intramural Champs 2. Reward gors lo Ihr man -:obo is geared fo fbz' ground. LORRAINE KLEMM Dramatics Club IQ Guard 4. Um-um. Suu-ri sopbisfiralc. AGNES KLEIN Semester Honors fall 1, spring 2. A shining ray in Ilvr book- sfore. HAROLD KLEIN Orchestra 2, 3. A rharnpiou bass fddle ihumprr. LEONA KLEIN Shorthand Club Treasurer 42 G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 42 Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Spark'ing u'if-rarflfx grval- rsl lr:-axznv. . 31 'L F, FRANCIS KOENIGSMAN Audubon Club x, 1, 3, Presi- dent 4. This lmxbful j'01Ifb wonlfl lilu- lo lu' ri rlifialor. BOB KONOW' Council 1, 41 Guard 2, Football 2, 3, 4, Intramural Kittenball 3: Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 3, 43 Track 3, 4. A willing uforkrr in sport uml' fired. LILLIAN KUDLATA Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 4, spring 1, 25 Girls League 1. Rcpresentative 1, 35 Guard spring 25 G.A.A. t, 2, 32 Vol- leyball 1, 3. 43 Basketball 1, 3, 4g Baseball 3: Badminton 3. A lily fha! blossoms all yrar 'roz11zd. ALEX KURAS Semester Honors fall tg Ma- thematics Club 32 Councilman SQ Guard 22 Intramural Bas- ketball 2, 4: Intramural Kit- tenball 35 Track 4. Well iimrrl silence' more elo- quent lhan hulk. OLGA KUSH Girls League zg G.A.A. 2: Chess and Checker Club 4: Usher 3, Public Improvements Commissioner 3, Tennis zg Volleyball 1. hffltlfif, rlrmurv, and l01'l'il by all u-'bo mm' ber. WILLIAM LABHART Traffic Guard 43 F.F.A. I, 2, 3: 4' Plain sense bu! rarely lrarlx us far aslray. OE LABUTIS J Steadfast, rrrioux, ambiiioux, 32 DOROTHY LANGHORST Junior Board Member 31 Girls League Representative 35 Etiquette Club Secretary lj Knitting Club 35 G.A.A. 1, 2, 31 Archery 2, 35 Volleyball I, 15 Basketball I, 2, 3. A friend of both the boys and girls, Wbo could resisl fbosc gold- en furlx? . LUCY LAUTERI Semester High Honors spring zgSemester Honors fall 1, 2, spring I. Slay fricmlsbip, ready wil. ROBERT LAY Parker High School, Chica- go, 1, 2, Photography Club 33 W'restling 3. Dill xormform my that be could argue? JOHN LELI Intramural Kittenball 25 In- tramural Basketball 1, 3. M011 of few -ivonls offrn speak in zlerrls. MARY LESSOVITZ Hall Guard 45 Girls League I, 2, 35 Dramatics Club 25 Home Economics Club I, 45 Etiquette Club 22 Knitting Club 4, G.A.A. t, 1, 35 Bag- ketball 2. Silence rlolh re-lrlom harm. FRANCIS LIND Hall Guard 3. His light shirrm' wifbouf his lurning if on himself. ALDA LINDHOUT Semester Honors fall 3g spring 3, Girls League Repre- sentative 3g Big Sister 43 Broadcaster Staff 4: S.A.B. 4g Hall Guard 32 German Club IQ Glee Club IQ Audubon Club QQ Library Club 4: Dramatics Club 4: Switchboard 4. Diligenn' is everything. DIEGO LISCIANI Etiquette Club IQ Intramural Kittenball 1, 2, 35 Intramural Basketball 1, 1, 3. They laugh that win. ANNABELLE MADURA Semester Honors 1, 43 Hall Guard 3. Sin' is well paid who is wi-ll salisfierl. GENE MAFFIA Football 2, 31 Semester Hon- ors fall IQ Track 23 Wrestling 1, 2, 3. Silrnf, riiligfni, mlrllrsl-fbi' izlral man. JOAN MAGLIOCCA Knitting Club 32 Girls Lea- gue IQ G. A. A. IQ Basketball I. Tin' eyes bare' il. JUNE MAIER Semester Honors fall 4Q Coun- cilman 42 Girls League Repre- sentative 25 Big Sister 4g Typing Club 32 Knitting Club 3, Vice- president 4Q Library Club 4Q In- ternational Relations Club 1. She moves a gozldrss: sbt' looks a queen. ERICH MANTHEY Semester Honors fall 45 Band 25 Chess and Checker Club 4: Wrestling 21 Intramural Kit- tenball 25 Football 3. Nolbing rlisgnsfs bim-noflh ing rlismays. MARY MANTINO Hall Guard 2, 32 Knitting Club 35 G.A.A. 1, 1, 35 Vol- leyball IQ Basketball 2, 3. Thoughtful words and win- ning smiles often sborlfn miles. JOHN MARCHIGIANI Intramural Football IQ In- . tramural Basketball 2. A quiet soul with bosfs of fri:-mls. LOUIS MARCONI B Clubg Basketball 1, 35 Football 3, 45 Track 4Q Intra- mural Kittenball I, 1. A bear! of gold. RITA MARCOTTE G.A.A. I, 25 Volleyball 1, 21 Basketball 1, 25 Orchestra I, 11 Shakespeare Club 35 Au- dubon Club 21 Etiquette Club ZQ Shorthand Club 4. Rrproof on ber lips but u smile in ber eye. DORIS NIARCUSON Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 2. Gvnflr of slwwb, bcnefirrnt of mimi. FRED MATTHEIS Semester Honors fall 1, 2, spring IQ Intramural Basketball 3. Rigblly lo be great is not lo sfir wilhoul argumml. HELEN MATTHEWS Glee Club IQ Knitting Club 35 German Club 25 G.A.A. 1, 1, 3. 'Tis n joy io be in her com- pany. JOHN MATUS Dramatics 25 Lightweight basketball 2, 3, 4Q Track 4. His firnir, like a mushroom, sprang up over nigbf. 33 WILLIAM MAXWELL Semester Honors fall x, 3, spring 33 Council 25 Fireman O33 Bloom Annual Man 4. International Relations Club 3, 43 Orchestra I, 2, 32 Band I, 2. Agreeing Io diff:-r. CHARLES MCDADE Etiquette Club 3Q Wrestling r, ZQ B Club 3, 4Q Football x, 2, 3, 43 Track 4. The -rnaidcns sigh As Chuck govt hy. HELEN MCKEE National Honor SoCicty3 Semester High Honors fall and spring x, 2, 3Q Student Af- fairs Board 33 Social Chairman 4g Latin Club 2, 4, Treasurer 42 Chevron 1, 2, 33 Math- ematics Club 42 Shakespeare Club 33 Library Club 41 Dramatics Club 2, 45 Switch- board 42 Three-One-Acts 42 Volleyball 2: Basketball i, ZQ Sznior Class Play. Learning is fo Ihr shlrlious. ELLIE MCINIILLAN Semester Honors fall IQ Bloom Staff 43 International Relations Club 43 Library Club 42 Etiquette Club IZ Switchboard 41 G.A.A. 1, 22 Basketball 2. Silence is Ihr pcrffd hvralrl of ioy. JACK MCMURRAY Council 33 Hall Guard 31 Fireman 2, 33 Physics Club I3 Dramatics Club 23 Intramural Kittenball 21 Intramural Bas- ketball 23 Track 31 Football 2, 1. 41 Senior Class Play. The fun begins when thon- Irish cyrr smile. DONALD MCQUEEN Semester Honors fall r, 2. spring 1, 23 Bloom Staff 42 Council 33 Hall Guard 2: Typing Club 33 Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 43 Intramural Kittenbali SQ Lightweight Foot- ball 2, 41 Track i, 21 Golf 3- 4' A l1oy's will is the wiml'i will. ARNOLD MEARNS Semester Honors fall 42 In- ternational Relations Club 3. 41 Casting Club 11 Intramural Kittenball 2. His iforalion is fo serve other people. 34 MILDRED MEYER junior Class Secretaryg G.A. A. i, 2, 3, 45 Girls League 43 Big Sister 4g City of Bloom Locker Inspector 42 Band 1, z, 33 Bloom Musicale 22 Dramat- ics Club 23 Knitting Club 23 Library Club 43 Tennis 1, 32 Baseball 25 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. A little nonsense now and thrn Ir relished by Ihr best of 121011. MARJORIE MOORE Girls League I, lj Etiquette Club 2. Bashfulnrss is un omamenl lo yonfh. WILLIAM MOORE Bloom Staff 33 French Club 2. Haplwimus lvclongs io Ihr volzirizt. HARRY MOREY Dramatics Club 25 Football 2, 33 Track 2, 33 Wrestling 32 Student Athletic Director 4Q Fireman IQ Senior Class Play. That grin spell: opposition. DOROTHY MORGAN Council IQ Big Sister 43 Home Economic Club IQ G.A. A. I. The 1-yes zrrr Ihr pioneers Ihaf first armolimr Ihr sofi falc of lore. WILLIAM MORRILL Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 3, 4, spring IQ Bloom Staff 33 Traffic Guard 33 Band 43 Chess and Checker Club President 33 Photography Club 23 Shake- soeare Club 35 Dramatics Club Treasurer 43 Boys Glee Club 1, 23 Football 2. A kinder gentleman travels not Ihe earth. ROBERT MORROW Semester Honors IQ Council I2 B Club 2, 3, 43 Intra- mural Kittenball 33 Wrestling 13 Football 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 1, 3. A wealfh of jiersonalify and a million-dollar smile - what mon' could one ask? JAMES MULFORD Semester High Honors spring t, fall 35 Semester Honors spring 1, 3, fall 45 Chevron 1, 31 Broadcaster Captain 3: Council 25 Hall Guard 31 Chess and checker Club 42 Physics Club 35 Audubon Club 32 Track 35 Intramural Kitten- ball 1, 32 Intramural Basket- ball 2. Thy vnmlrsfj-'s a camllr In thy mrriff' DANIEL MULHOLLAN Councilman I, 35 Wrestling 2, 35 Broadcaster Reporter 2, 42 Intramural Kittenball 25 Lightweight Football IQ Heavy- weight Football 2, 3. A good' frirml is worlb mon' Ibm riches. GERALD MUSSMAN Crete High School I, 2. II is a man's nature 'wbirln mukrs bim frusfuforllsy. ROSE NARDELLA Councilman IQ Dramatics Club IQ Glee Club 25 G.A.A. MA true frivurl is always wr!- romml. CHARLES NOYES Intramural Basketball 15 In- tramural Kittenball 3. Worib makes lbe man and wan! of if the fellow. MARIE NUESSLE Home Economics Club i. WILLIALI OGIEGLO Red bair. freckles, a sz-fond Tom Sawyer. RUTH OLSON Semester Honors fall 1, 3, 4, spring 35 Council x5 Public Improvement Commissioner 35 Bloom Staff 43 Girls League t, 2, 3. Vice-president 41 Big Sis- ter 45 Shakespeare Club 35 Li- brary Club 45 Dramatics Club 1, 45 Home Economics Club 15 G.A.A. r, z, 3, 45 Archery 1. 3, 45 Volleyball t, 2, 3, 42 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Track 1, 31 moo pt. Aw:1rd5 Senior Class Play. A good frivml, a good pal, a good sporf. GLADYS OOMS Girls League I, A5 Dramatics Club t5 Glee Club t, 2, 31 Etiquette Club IQ G.A.A. r, 21 Volleyball 1, 3, 45 Basket- ball 2, 3, 4. Silmrr is a friend fha! will m'1'rr balmy. WILLIAM ORR Semester Honors spring rg Council 1, 3Q Band 1, z, 33 Physics Club 35 Photography Club 3, 45 Rifle Club 35 Foot- ball I, 2, 45 Basketball Man- ager 45 Track r, z. Nonrlwlanf is Ihr word for Bill. ROBERT PALLO Traflic Guard 42 Band 1, 15 International Relations Club Vice-president IQ Casting Club Vice-president 1, Treasurer 35 F.F.A. 3, President 42 Fireman 32 Intramural Kittenball 3: Football I, z. Luugblvr mixed' with serious sfuf. MARY PANICI Shorthand Club 4. Tbc sparkle in bar rye bclirs lwr :lr-munr appearance. OKLA PARIS Semester Honors fall 1, 4, spring IQ Broadcaster r: Hall Guard t, 2, 35 Girls League r, 22 Library Club 42 Drama- tics Club IQ Home Economics Club 1: G.A.A. t5 Archery 35 Volleyball 15 Basketball 2. A soul as full of worth, as mid of pride. BEVERLY PATTON Big Sister 45 Dramatics Club 42 Glee Club IQ Etiquette Club IQ Switchboard 42 Semester Honors fall I. .-lml oh, but sbe was gay! 35 DOROTHY PATTON Semester Honors spring 2Q Girls League 1, Representative 22 G.A.A. 22 Home Economics Club 33 Gxee Club 2, 3, 4: Etiquette Club IQ Audubon Club 33 Shorthand Club 42 Archery Club 2. The good are a joy to fhe gods. EVERETT PEARSON Fireman 25 Band 32 Orches- tra 3, 42 Music Club 3, 42 Track 3, 42 Wrestling r, 2g Intramural Kittenball 1. Q1lif'f1lt1P is the most prolif- ablc of lhings. DORIS PEEBLES Marshall High School, Chi- cago, Illinois, x, 2, fall QQ Semester Honors spring 33 Girls League Representative 4g International Relations Club 43 Music Club 4. True as the echo to ibn sound. FLORENCE PEHRKON Crete High School 1, 23 Semester Honors fall 3, 4, spring 31 Council 33 Interna- tional Relations Club 31 Shake- speare Club 33 Library Club 43 Dramatics Club Vice-nres- iclent 4Q Girls League 32 Big Sister 4: G.A.A. LQ Senior Class Play. Sufi spoken, sedate-no on' will alebale, vi GERTRUDE PENSINGER Girls League I, 12 G.A.A. I, 12 Etiquette Club 23 Knitting Club 4. I would make reason my guide. GEORGE PETERSON Aviation Club 23 Photog- raphy Club 22 International Relations Club 4. And paniiug time foolz aflrr him in fain. ALBERT PETRARCA What is mind? No maffrr. Wlral is matter? Never mimlf' 36 NEBO PETRONE Council 23 B Club IQ Track 1, 2, SQ Basketball IQ Intramural Basketball 23 Intra- mural Track 1. A sharp fonguv quirk for wif. ISOBEL PIACENTINI Etiquette Club 23 Girls League 3, 4S G.A.A. 3, 4. The same today and forever. JOHN PIANI Broadcaster Reporter 4Q In- tramural Kittenball 25 Foot- ball 43 Track I, 2, 3, 43 B Club z, 3, 4. He can because be believes be tan. NORMA PIEPENBRINK Crete High School I, 21 Se- mester Honors spring 33 Hall Guard 42 Home Economics Club 31 Shorthand Club Vice- president 4Q Knitting Club 42 Girls League 3. Thai miglaly Irulb - bow happy are the good. TRILTON PIEPENBRINK Crete High School r, 23 Basketball I, 2. Nolbing troubles a lad as fall as be. LOUIS PIGNOTTI Quivf, unassuming, ililigrnl. MORGAN POOLE Murray High School. Mur- rav, Kentuckv ' ' Coving- ton High School, Covington, Kentucky, 32 Bancl 4: Orches- tra 4. Prrxormlifv. Fbdflll, uuil nl Keufurky rlrawl. FRANCES POTOCNY Semester Honors fall 2, 3, 4, spring I, 2, 33 Council 2, 45 Dramatics Club 25 Latin Club Secretary 35 Knitting Club 3. Helpful bands aml willing feet Malte Lifc's pathway mighty sweet. ANDREW POULOS Thornton High School 1, 2, 3. The majesty of marfs soul looks thru' his eyes. ANTHONY QUINZI Football 25 Track 2, 3, 4Q Wrestling x, 1, 3. He has infinite deal of wit. BETTY REHBERG Semester Honors fall 1, 3, 4, spring x, 2, 32 Recording Secretary of City of Bloom 4: Hall Guard 4: Audubon Club 31 Shorthand Club 4. Quiet efficiency is always welcome. ERMA ROBERTSON Crete High School 1, 22 Se- mester Honors fall 4g Dra- matics Club 22 Glee Club I, It is the wise bead that makes fbi' still longuv. EDWARD ROSSELL Council 35 Hall Guard 32 Physics Club 35 Photography Club 3Q Intramural Kittenball 1, z, 35 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 33 Football 2. 3. Red laairml but soft frm- pared. LAWRENCE RUGGERI I love lifeg Every moment is bliss. MARION SALLO Semester Honors fall r, 4, spring I1 Council I, 22 Broad- caster Staff 32 Latin Club 21 International Relations Club 35 Physics Club 31 Dramatics Club 42 Music Club 3Q Girls League Representative 3, 42 Big Sister 42 G.A.A. I, z. Har roicr' was rrcr soft, gen- tle, and low, an rxrrllent thing in woman. OLLINE SANDERS Shakespeare Club 35 Drama- tics Club 3g Home Economics Club 35 Etiquette Club 22 Three-One Acts 25 G.A.A. 32 Volleyball 35 Basketball 3. Sparkling ryrs that betray a shy appearance. ALEX SCERESSE Broadcaster Staff 42 Band 35 Orchestra 3, 45 B Club 1, 3, 45 Music Club 3, 42 Foot- ball IQ Track I, 2, 3, 41 Wrestling I. He prefers to follow in the footsteps of Plato. JUANITA SCHEIDT Home Economics Club xg Glee Club I2 Etiquette Club 22 Knitting Club 4. Vim, rigor aml wilticism. JOHN SCHLENER York High School, Elmhurst, Illinois, I, 25 Na.tional,Honor Society: Semester High' Hon- ours spring 3, fall 45 Semes- ter Honors fall 35 Tf3H'lC Guard 31 Fireman 31 Physics Club 35 Mathematics Club President 45 Photography Club 4Q Rifle Club Secretary 45 In- tramural Kittenball 35 Senior Class Play. A rbrrrfnl, self-reliant way. .IANIZ SCHOFIELD Home Economics Club EQ Glec Club x, 25 Volleyball 3. Sill-mu' is golden. MANUEL SCOONOVER Crete High School I, ZQ In- tramural Kittenball 31 Intra- mural Baskctball 3. From flu' frown of his bead to the solv of his fret, be is all mirth. 37 ARTHUR SHAMBO Semester Honors fall IQ Band I, 23 B Club 3, 4Q Bas- ketball z, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3: 4- His form was of tba IIHU1- liest. RUTH SIMON Broadcaster Staff 43 Girls League Representative 23 Big Sister 43 Glee Club IQ G.A.A. 1, 23 Volleyball t, 23 Basket- ball 1, 23 Tennis 2. Merry una' guy is Ibis dark haired lass. The boys jiurl ber bunl fo rrsisl as ibey pass. ALICE SIMMONS Matteson High School, Mut- teson, Illinois, IQ Semester Honors fall 45 Home Econom- ics Club 2, 4. Quie! rivers of! run zlrvp, anrl quiet minds off lreasurr-s keep. JOHN SIPPLE B Club 4Q Basketball 2, 3, 41 Intramural Kittenball x, z, 4. For morlesty is bis allotted perl. RALPH SISK Council 2, 33 Hall Guard 2, 32 Traffic Guard 43 Chess and Checker Club 31 Student Ath- letic Director 2. And ob, be danced dizfinely! JAMES SMITH Council 5, 43 Fireman rg Physics Club 13 Amplifier Manager 3, 43 Three-One-Acts 35 Senior Class Play 3. Nowhere so busy a mlm as be- MARGUERITE SMITH Semester High Honors fall 3, 4, spring 33 Semester Honors fall I, 2, spring 1, 23 Broad- caster Staff 43 Senior Class Sec- retaryg Shakespeare Club Sec- retary 33 Shorthand Club 43 Music Club 43 G.A.A. I, 1, 3- Volleyball 1, 22 Basketball 1 2, 3. For fingers of speed there al- ways is need. 38 RONALD SMITH Semester Honors fall 2, 4g Council 2, 43 Bloom Staff 43 Physics Club 33 Photography Club 2, 3, Treasurer 43 Dra- matics Club 1. As good lurk would have if. VIRGINIA SMITH Semester Honors fall 1, 43 International Relations Club IQ Shakespeare Club BQ Library Club 4Q Dramatics Club 4, Secretary IQ Glee Club 1, 2. Only ir 51L'l'Ff and 'virtuous soul, Like seusonerl timber, never gives. BARBARA SMYTHE Semester Honors fall I, 2, 4, spring 1, 2, 33 Council IQ Publicity Commissioner 33 Girls League r, 23 Big Sister 43 Broadcaster Staff 3, 4Q Bloom Editor 45 Latin Club 4g International Relations C 1 u b rg Photography Club 21 G.A. A. 1, 23 Volleyball 1, 2, 31 Basketball I, 21 Tennis 1. Nnfure's rbief masterpiece is uvifing ufrll. WALTER SOBUT Casting Club 2. Here is a noble beart. ROSE SOVA Home Economics Club IQ Chess and Checker Club 4g Girls League x, 2, 3, 41 G. A.A. IQ Basketball 1, 2, 33 Volleyball 1, 2, 33 Archery 2, 31 Hall Guard 23 Monitor 2. Sbe has an ewrrrarly smile Candid, bones! all ibe while. ROGER SPENCER National Honor Societyg Semester High Honors fall I, 2. 3. 4s Spring I, 1, 3: All- Chicago Orchestra IQ Orches- tra r, 2, 3, 43 Physics Club 3, 43 Music Club 43 Math- ematics Club 3, 4, President 3. Hou' suwt is bis music! MILDRED SPERTI Girls League Representative 32 Ballet Club 3. All snerrvrls wifls people wbo are of a swf-ef and cheerful disposition. TONY SPINOZZI Intramural Kittenball 25 Football 3. Pm an eng--goin' ft-ll:-r. DOROTHY SPYCH Volleyball x, 25 Basketball r, 2. Her prvffy head is aluwj-s rhurk full of ideas. HELEN STANICH Semester Honors spring x, 2, 3, fall I, 35 Big Sister 41 Girls League Treasurer 4: Shake- speare Club 35 Dramatics Club I, 45 Shorthand Club 45 Senior Class Play. There are ihoughls 'wise hr- himl lhosc bright eyes. MARJORIE STEIN Girls League 1, Representa- tive 25 Big Sister 45 Dramatics Club I: Glee Club Librarian I, 2, 12 Etiquette Club 22 G. A.A. r, 2, 3, 45 Archery 45 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basket- ball I, 2, 3, 45 First G.A.A. Award 2, Second G.A.A. Award 3. Rather shy but jolly fun Alitfays ends a Ihing hvgun. EUGENE STEVENSON National Honor Society 42 Semester High Honors fall 2, Jr 4. Spring 1. 2. as Chevron I, 2, 35 Councilman 2, 35 Stamp and Coin Club I1 Phys- ics Club 35 Orchestra I, 2, 3, 41 B Club 3, 45 Hall Guard 35 Intramural Sports Manager 45 Track 1, 2, 3. 4: Basket- ball 2, 3. Discrrlion of sprrrh is mon' fh.-in eloquence. JESSIE SYKES The -milder! nnmrmrs and Ihr grrlllrsl hrarf. EDWARD SZYBTANOWSKI Public Improvement Com- missioner 21 Physics Club :IQ Photography Club 3: Mathe- matics Club 22 Football 1, 25 Basketball 25 Baseball 2. Br noi ashamed of thy han- rlirrafl. FARRELL THOMAS Intramural Kittenball 2. A s I r e a m of good sense 11 u b If I i n g orrr wilh ,good humor. JOHN THOMAS Semester Honors spring r, fall ZQ Honors 35 Trafiic Guard 2, 35 Intramural Kit- tenball 2, 35 Photography Club 2, 35 Shorthand Club 42 Eti- quette Club 25 International Relations Club 3. Hr conquers rrrrylhiug be- fore him. MAURINE THOMAS junior Board5 Home Eco- nomics Club I, 25 Etiquette Club IQ Girls League x, IQ G.A.A. t, 25 Switchboard 4. Virlur u'u.'ells nof in the tongue but in the heart. CHRISTINE TOCCO Etiquette Club 15 G.A.A. 1, 3' 39 4' Durk ryrrl hrnufies can't rwnparr' wilh cbfiifim-. CLARA VAN CLAY Crete High School 1, 2g Peotone High School spring 35 Semester Honors spring 45 Girls Glee Club fall 4. lmlusiry is Ihr pnrenl of ririur. JANET VANDERWALKER National Honor Societyg Semester High Honors spring 2. 3. fall 2, 3, 4: Semester Honors spring IQ Chevron I, 2, 32 Publicity Commissioner 43 Big Sister 45 Music Club I, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 35 All-Stare Or. chestra 4Q Shakespeare Club 32 Glee Club IQ Mathematics Club 3. Work and laughter go Io- geiher Regardless of the time or wenfher. MARILYN VANDERWARF Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 3. 4, spring x, 2, 35 Chevron 33 G.A.A. t, 2, 35 Bloom Staf 42 Sub-Committee Student Af- fairs Board 3, 45 Girls League 42 Latin Club r, 22 Library Club 4: Home Economics Club 3: Knitting Club 3, 4. A full, rich nature, free io Irusf. 39 GEORGE VELLENDER Semester Honors fall 35 Council 25 Hall Guard 25 Football 3, 45 Intramural Kit- tenball 2, 35 Intramural Bas- ketball 1: Boxing Club 3. Will: him 'lwas rlulural lo lilrilse. LEONARD VOYTINA Work makes fbi' man. ROBERT VVALTERS Westchester Township High School, Chesterton, Indiana, I2 Matteson High School, Matte- son, Illinois, 25 Typfng Club spring 3. Brillianrf' and frimdlinmp consiilufe Ihr genlleman. WANDA WATSON Semester Honors fall 1, 2, 3, spring 1, 2, 1: Bloom Staff 41 Council 45 Hall Guard 21 Home Economics Club 25 Typ- ing Club 35 Library Club 4Q International Relations Club 42 G.A.A. I, 2, 35 Girls League 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 25 Switch- board 4. Good bealfb and good xfnse are Iwo of Iifrfx greater! bless- ings. IVIARY JANE WEISHAAR Semester Honors IQ Interna- tional Relations Club IQ Short- hand Club 45 G.A.A. 1, Rep- resentative lg Volleyball 1, 4Q Basketball 1. Life ix loo sbor! for mean anx'i1'fit'x. THELMA WERNER Hall Guard 32 Girls League I, 2, Representative 31 Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 42 All-State Orchestra 3, 45 Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Musir bafb glory for Ilaosc who are skilled. HELEN WICHERTS Matteson High School, Mat- teson, Illinois, lj Thornton Township High School 2, 3: Girls League Representative 42 Knitting Club 4. Inlensely iuiereslrd in all. . she larval: your ewry rall. 40 CLARICE WIDING Welcome wb:-reso'er the goes. GENEVIEVE WOISLOW Semester High Honors spring 2, fall 33 Broadcaster Staff 43 G.A.A. 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 1, 2, SQ Basketball 1, 2, 35 Tennis 1, ZQ Girls League 1, 2, 3. A lender bearlg a will in- flvxilflv. WARREN WOOLCOTT Semester Honors fall 42 In- tramural Kittenball 2, 35 In- tramural Basketball 2, 35 In- ternational Relations Club 25 Physics Club 3. Loud sp:-aka-rx bold his in- lvrexf. ROBERT YATES Semester Honors fall 2, 3, 4, spring 1, 31 Council 1, 35 Fireman 33 Broadcaster StaE 3, 4Q B Club 2, 3, 42 Foot- ball 4Q Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Aml siriding forward he xivvrpx all olrsfarlvs from his palb. LENORE YOUNG National Honor Society President 45 Semester High Honors spring 2, 3, fall 35 Semester Honors spring 1, fall 1, 2, 4g Chevron 2, 35 Council I2 Big Sister 4Q Junior Class Treasurer5 Senior Class Vice- President: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4Q Typing Club 35 Home Ec- onomics Club 1, 25 Shorthand Club 42 Knitting Club 33 Dis- trict Typing Contest 33 Prom Queen 35 Switchboard 35 Vol- levball 1, 1, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Tennis 1, j1G.A.A. In 21 31 4- Earflfs noblest thing,-a wo- zmm perfvrleal. IRMGARD ZAHN G. A. A. 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 2, SQ Basketball 32 Girls League 1, 3, Representative 12 Photography Club 25 Library Club 4.5 Dramatic Club Secre- tary A2 Senior Class Play. Presml -mirlb ball: printer!! langbler. CHARLES ZIZIC Semester Honors spring 1, fall LQ Council 2, 33 Football 3, 45 Intramural Kittenball 25 Photography Club 2, 35 Track 1. 2, 3. 4. He u-'as a man of manly mold, Buill for :paris and conlrs! lv-il.i. 1 HELEN ZOGRAFOS Semester High Honors fall 35 Semester Honors spring ag Audubon Club 3, 4. A small lass, so mild and quieig ' A pleasant 'world shr'll al- ways find if. ALFRED ZONA Basketball 3, 4, Intramural Kittenball 2. A big-little man in zleedg In basketball he shows his speed. WILBUR ZUM MALLEN Fireman 35 Track r, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Kittenball 23 In- tramural Basketball 3. His shining counlenanre is enough to make any feminine hear! bca! high. WILLIAM ZUM MALLEN Lightweight Football 35 Track 43 Councilman 4. Reserve, mixed wilh cle:-rr wit. PAUL DePROSPERIS Broadcaster Staff 4g Bloom StaH 42 Hall Guard SQ B Club 41 Intramural Kittenball 2, 33 Football 1, 3, 4g Basket- ball 3, 4. One for all and all for Paul. Pictures N ot Taken ANNA KALUS Girls League 1, zg Audubon Club 3: Chess and Checker Club 42 G.A.A. 1. She has desires to be a humorisl. JOE KOWALSKI Semester Honors spring z, 3: Golf 2, 3, 4. An honesl man's word is as good as his bond. TONY FICETOLI Lightweight basketball Golf I5 Junior Board. A goocl hear! railialvs joy. W'ILLIAM KACZINIARSKI All ihc u'orlil's a sfage. GERALD LA MARRE Council 42 Football 3, 4: Track 3, 4. Happy-go-l1u'lzy Ierry. MARTHA LENKART Girls League Representative ag G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 41 Home Economics Club 21 Archery 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Tennis 1, 2, 35 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. A bf-Her sport is nowhere found ihan our Marlha. MARY LESSOVITZ Hall Guard 43 Girls League I, 2, SQ Dramatics Club 2: Home Economics Club 1, 42 Etiquette Club ZQ Knitting Club 41 G.A.A. 1, 2, 33 Bas- ketball 2. Silrmsr iloih seldom harm. WILLIE MASSACCI Lightweight Football I, 1. He is as opiimistic as a seed rafalogue. LOUIS MELE Basketball 3, 4. His real hair, a shining light in B'cvm's Aihlriirs. Piefn res Noi Taken NILS LINDBERG Crete High School x, 23 Fireman 3. Full of gn-at aims and hen! on bold rmprize. EVERETT LORIG Crete High School 1, 21 Se- mester High Honors 42 Semes- ter Honors 33 Council 3g In- ternational Relations Club 3, 4: Basketball 4. Good service is a greai en- fhanlnzeni. NICK QUIGLEY Tilden Tech High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1, 25 Wres- tling ig Rifle Club 4g Photog- raphy Club 3. Of my merit, on that point yourself may fudge. 41 . lf-I -:Q The Tops --From a Senior's Dairy September 14, 1936 I School has been in full swing for a Week now, and the glamor is beginning to wear off. Seems to me the underclassmen do not pay us seniors due respect. We really have an up-and-doing class this year, though, and things look promising. October 9, 1936 Wonder why it always rains when we play Ka-nkakee? That will always remain one of the unsolved mysteries of my high school career. Also wonder what the foot- ball squad will do without Morrow, Brown, Deaver, and Yates next year. October 16, 1936 The Senior Mixer! Remember Howie Mendenhall's exhibition of song and melody, and bwatchdogs, Bill Goodman and Paul de Prosperis, guarding the door to keep out would-be gate crashers. November 7, 1936 Ah-the Senior-Junior Dance!! We really did ourselves proud by treating our junior friends to a gala affair. If my memory serves me right, the cafeteria was decorated in blue and white with blue and white balloons clustering about the lights and pictures- que cuts of football men attached to the posts. And we munched on doughnuts in friendly fashion and drank umpteen cups of cider. A week later we all turned out for the dance sponsored by the Orchestra Association. One must keep up one's social contacts, don't you know? November 20, 193 6. On this day nine members of our body were inducted into the National Honor So- ciety at an assembly. The honored ones were Florence Helme, Helen McKee, Elsie Brinkman, George Flexman, john Schlener, Roger Spencer, Eugene Stevenson, janet Vanderwalker, and Lenore Young. December 9, 1936 I see by the Broadcaster that the class averages reveal the seniors are on top. Also, the senior teams are victors in the final results of the 1936 girls' volleyball tournament. More feathers in our cap. December 11, 1936 The senior class presented a girls' octet, a male quartette, a girls' trio, a soloist, and an accordion player from Lake Forest College today at the Senior Paid Assembly. Bob Johnson was chairman of the committee. Did you hear all those soulful sighs and harmonious heart-throbs when the girls' trio sang Night and Day? january 6, 1937 The senior budget was presented today, and the maximum expenses are 524.25 for girls and 333.75 for boys. I-Iere's wihere I start saving my pennies. Goodby to luscious, gooey sundaes, and movies four times a week. january 20, 1937 Senior proofs have been floating all about the school. You know, Diary, it sets one to thinking that it won't be so long before we'll be saying farewell to our little World here at Bloom and going out to a much bigger and more complex'one. And while I'm in one of my few and far between serious moods, I might add that we seniors seem to be falling down on the job or something. Recently when the juniors 42 Tops Diary-Continued sent out petitions for a Junior-Senior party, so few signed that the petitions were re- jected. And the lack of support was found to be in the members of fourth year class! Alas! Alack! February 11, 1937 A big mom-e-nt in the life of any senior girl-the Mother-Daughter Banquet-was held tonight in the cafeteria. Chicken a la king was the main course, followed by group singing. Ruth Olson, Helen Stanich, Florence Helme, Florence Pehrkon, and Mildred Meyer presented a cutting of the play Abraham Lincoln. Miss Theoballd announced later that Lenore Young had won the D.A.R. award. March 5, 1937 The senior girls trounced the faculty in an exciting basketball game at a paid assembly this morning. The score was 27 to 10-are we good! Here's hoping our senior girls don't fall down in their grades because of this victory. Some heroinx of the day were Ruth Olson, Mildred Meyer, Florence Helme, Leona Klein, and Olina Corradi. March 15, 1937 Ah me! Can't figure out whether' I'm glad to be graduated or not. The under- graduates look at us enviously when we gossip about caps and gowns and graduation, but their day will come. The air is filled with Prom bids and whatnot. Then, too, there's the dinn-er dance to look forward to. One more week and spring will be officially ushered in-and that means commencement is just a few days ahead. It means the end of four crowded years of work and play and the beginning of-who knows? April 17, 1937 It has been raining Pennies From Heaven all week, and the hallways look like Umbrella Row with those cumbersome articles dangling outside the lockers. April 24, 1937 Sprig has cub-as the famous advertisement reads. Everyone has a case of spring fever combined with a good old cold in the head, and is already sporting white shoes- and red noses! Some of our fair damsels attended the girls' conference at Des Plaines today. May 14, 1937 . Our Senior Class Play, Life Begins At Sixteen, was presented last night and tonight. Jack Gordon stole the show with his impersonation of the lazy, good-natured Fattie. May 20, 1937 Enjoyed ourselves at the Senior Dinner Dance. Grand entertainment, Swiss steak and cherry pie on the menu. May 28, 1937 Traditional Class Day-with the reading of the class will, history, and prophecy. We initiated our sober caps and gowns. May 29, 1937 ' Prom night! Ah-who could say more! ! ! June 4, 1937 Our farewell to Bloom! ! Despite our gay smiles and repartee, commencement leaves us all with a lost feeling. Here's to--the future. 43 EDUCATION M! OPEN HOUSE 44 Mary Rose Formantini Glenn Pfeil Miss Linden Billy Degitz Paul Swope Swrrfary Pwsidvut Sponsor Vin'-P1'z'sirl4'faI Treasurer Juniors 'H' I-LERE are many kinds and degrees of collections. Some consist of precious jewels, or stamps, or valuable antiques. The collection of the rarest tidbits of humanity is found in the junior- class. Various members might be likened unto un- usual phrases which go to make up the choicest bits of poetry. These veritable literary gems might be catalogued under the title of Driftwood and Seaweed. The title in this case would not denote a group of students idly tossed togetherg it would rather suggest the delightful variety found in the class. The varied assortment ranges from modern poetry to odd spice Qsophisticatesj, to the somber poetry Qintelligentsiaj, lyrical verse Qdreamersj, and peppyanagrams fathletic leadersj. These bits of poetry would fill up countless pages of purest, unsoiled white. Their value will increase in time, and they shall take their place among the greatest. A jUNIOR'S MOODS I'm of the listless class of males, Who can't cling to tiie task at hand, But wander off on other trails Instead of those now in demand. He who loves nature does not stray Through towns with woods and fields at handg Nor does the city lover stay In woods, with towns throughout the land. Can I be blamed if my dull mind 0 Cons physics in my shorthand class, And on reports an E I find? For this should I be called an ass? Just try to make an artist work At tilling soil and milking cowsg Ere long you'll see him start to shirk. He loves his brush far more than plows. No wonder then I cannot strive- To pass my shorthand with the mass: I'm just a small beeiin a hiveg' I'm only human, not an ass! 45 james Adams Lila Allen June Anderson Dea Angellotti Edward Ashdown Audrey Bahlman Russell Bakken Grace Balser Bernice Barilow Edward Barwig Joe Batchelor joseph Beiriger Henry Berolzheimer Warren Blim Betty Borgwardt Marvin Brands Bob Brindle Frank Brunner Ida Buckness Anna Bury Betty Burzlaff Onis Caster Angelina Collini Arthur Cohrs Martha Condon Charles Connelly Dorothy Cook james Cooney Peggy Cornet Virginia Costello Myron Crosier Jayne Cummings Violet Currier Billy Degitz Eileen Dionne Charles DiPeso Arthur Dohmeier Kenneth DuFrain Dorothy Duensing Russell Ellwood Lester Emig Jean Ellen Fenneman Angelene Fiacco Edith Flexman Mary Formentini William Fraley Greta Fredrickson Herbert Friedlander Geno Gambarota Wilson Gibbs Jack Gierach Agnes Godowic Averarclo Grilli Frances Guy Edith Hawkins George Hecht Warren Heiden Oscar Hein Charles Helsel Donald Herrmann Lillian Holtz Eileen Hothan Willianl Hub Ruth Hutchinson Sam Inguagiato Gladys jaenicke Elynor jahnlte Pearl Jahnes Albert Keene Margaret Keller Robert Klyczek Lois Knater Betty Knutson Elmer Koclling Genevieve Kowalski Josephine Kowalsryk James Kulidas Mary Lcnnertr Edythe Leisure Ralph Lerner Corinne Levy Harry Lightstone Ellen Lindhout Virgil Lustig Matthew Lux Dorothy Malkewicz Ruth Mannel Clara Marcliigiani Harry Martin W'ilma Maurer Valerie Maystrovich Elsie McCaskey Doris McClenathcn Betty McGillivray Harold Miller Nlildred lvliller Thelma Miller Lois Nagle Angelo Nardella Dora Olivieri Donald Orr Joanne Paarlberg Emanuel Panici Edna Patton Paul Paulsen Ruth Paulsen Mary Lou Payton Don Parson Bernice Peterson Erma Petrongelli Harriet Pfeifer Glenn Pfeil Leo Pilotta Frances Puckett Verna Rab Marion Renzi Mary Rietveld Dolores Ruwaldt Carlo Santori Margaret Schubert Frank Schultz Helen Suhwoeffermann Margaret Shane Louise Snow Georgetta Sons Genevieve Sova Lawrence Stapleton Vernon Stelrer Helen Stephens Howard Stephens Donald Stolzenback Earl Swanson john Sweeney Paul Swope Dorothy Taylor Grover Themer Joe Tintari Louise Trumpick Mary Turza Antonia Verges Mary jane Wahl Robert Weeks Ruth Wehlan Daisy Werdermann Greta Widen Harriet Willey Joe Wingo Florence Wojcik Jean Wood Edna Worthy Tony Yushkevich George Ziegler George Zilligen Mildred ZumMallen Lucille Zydlewski He was my frirml, faith ful and just TED TATER August 8, 1936 Junior Personality Department Seniors, sophomores, and freshman boast of their personalities, but the Juniors top the list. A We'll begin with our officers: Our president, Glen Pfeil, has proved his journalistic ability by being elected to the Quill and Scroll. Bill Degitz, vice-president, is our basketball star and also our Robert Taylor. Paul Swope, our treasurer, was co-manager of the football team. Our only girl officer, Mary Rose Formentini, is an accomplished violinist. Ruth Wehlan's talent turns toward the dramatic field. If Ruth keeps on, sl'1e'll be a great director some day. Leave it to the Hinckley girls, Bernadine and Mary jane, to run around the floor' and really show how to compete in sports. Not to be outdone by them is Lois Nagle, a good captain in all sports! and also a good sport. Compliments flow freely to our graceful dancers, Francis Guy and Alyce Crum. Edgar Allan Poe's successor in creating horror in short stories is Verna Rab. One of our aspiring young poets in Clara Smith. Mary Lennertz, the Junior Class beauty, is the clerk of the City of Bloom. The City of Bloom's mayor, jack Gierach, is a hard working member of the Junior Class. Our Progress First we were freshies who tried to get along, Tried to act like seniors who were masculine and strong. Next we were the sophomores who thought we were quite big Until the teachers calmed us down by telling us to dig. But now we are the juniors, and we're heading towards our goal- To be the highest classmen and assume this coveted role. 49 Junior Class Personalities Francine Lenkart, sister of Judy, inherits her sister's talent for art. The City Editor of the Broadcaster is none other than our Betty McGillivray, also a budding actress. . We feel that our excellent typist, Bernice Peterson, will some day tie the worldis typing record. If Irving Berlin were to come to Bloom, even he would recognize Audrey Bahl- man as an accomplished pianist. Jimmy Cooney sums up the personality for the boys in the Junior Class. Averardo Grilly will probably find his way to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House. When looking through the track list, we find two of our juniors, George Ziegler and Chuck Di Peso, near the top. An accomplished performer on different musical instruments is Ralph Lerner. Louise Snow, Dan Bergin, Helen Schwoeffermann, and Ed Ashdown, as you have probably heard, are our Junior debaters. Lawrence Stapleton is one of the most loquacious boys in school, for he always has something to say. Two prospects for the National Honor Society next year are Don Pearson and Edith Harris. Wanda Munsey has the prettiest singing voice of the girls in the Junior Class. A good competitor for Audrey at the piano is Al Kerne. We even have a Dionne-Eileen. Because our space is very small We cannot include them all. The Opal What mystery is there in a simple stone- An opal: glowing pearly blue and white With flakes of blue and gold and rose and green An iridescent light. Hidden fires within transparent pearl, Dancing, flashing, fading, as the jewel turns In wondering hands. Each color lives in magic flame: A fairy sprite whose rainbow garment burns. K -Frances Puckett. 5 0 Pinnacle heights. Seniors entertain the juniors. It raises above. Freshman advisce Boosters. They have the juniors and Seniors on their minds. In our midst the flag was raised. A sign in the making. A pcclt at Bloom. Tag Day, and then on to Columbus. The job's completed. Our junior helpers. Hollywood pose. Pedagogue and Pedagogue, jr. Me and my shadow. Love thy neighbor. Jack West Robert Watson Mr. Bull Naomi Wilson Etlo Gasbarra Secretary Pn'sia'z'ni Sponsor Vice President Treasurer JOLLY SOPHOMORES Sophisticated sophomores, , A happy lot are weg Over all the freshies We play our pranks with glee. Practicing our jokes, On the freshies new, Haunting them from day to day, With the old ones too. Our upper classmen we can now Look straight in the eye. Memories of our freshman year, Pass us with a sigh. Onward we are guided By our leaders wise, Rating now an honored place In Bloom Township's eyes. Ever in athletics We've worked actively. Proved without a doubt More of us you'll see. Closing this successful year, When we've done so well, Leaving all our fears behind, We are proud to tell. All our hopes were realized, All our aims attained. Someday we'll look back on this, And knowing what we've gained. Someday laugh at petty fears, And think what fun we've had, In Bloom High, the school of schools, By work and play made glad. Eleanor Altnow Dorothy Anderson LaVerne Anderson Lois Ascher Dolores Barrett Lesa Bartolomie Estelle Bennett Jane Bilton James Bland Donald Bodimer Allen Caldwell Marjory Cheminski Stanley Ciarlo Viola Cohrs Helen Conchetti Ione Corgan Inez Darin Lydia DeLuca Leroy Devine Irene Domurat Marian Duncan Donald Eberhard: Norma Ekstedt Margaret F. Engelhardt Elizabeth Engelhard: Alberta Evans Norman Fitzl-Ienry Robert Gaffney Adrianna Galvin Elteo Gasbarra Etta Giebel Alice Ginkus Ernest Gohn Howard Gordon Vivian Green Daniel Guy Bennie Gvirtzman Evelyn Hammer Doris Hartmann Lois Hartmann Marjorie Heiman Dorothy Hesemann Margaret Hoecker Betty Holden Luella Holtz Marcella Honsbruch Elsie Mae Hoffmann Norman Hunstock Carl Jech Margie Johnson Harold Kempe Donald Klyczek Mary Ann Knusman Robert Koehler Betty Kramer Elaine Langbartels Bennett Levy Leorpha Love Margaret Lustig john Lyell Betty McAllister Ernest McNeil Arthur McWhite Robert McWUhite Robert Martin Rexford Maxon Robert Meidell Pauline Meier Josephine Mesltauskas Melvin Meyer Mary Meyering Janis Michelson Crawford Murton Bruno Novoryta Weldon Nygren Harriet Pahnke Clarence Pearson Sarah Piazza Winston Princell Helen Prosser Alba Piunti Leonard Quintenz William Ranieri Eileen Reithel Edith Reynolds Olga Ricchiuto Emmett Richards Norman Ruge Geneva Russo Herbert Scheiwe Margaret Schnable john Schoff Robert Schroeder Marilyn Schulze Lucille Schwoeifermann Francis Sears Arnold Shufro Rosalind Shugar George Sipple Ruth Simmons Geraldine Smitchger Lane Somes Harmon Spina Gordon Steierman ' Donald Swanson Dorothy Mae Swiger Dolores Swingler Warren Swope, Robert Tate Ruth Terranova Eileen Towle Carl Verduin Ruth Weishaar Barbara Westphal Vernagene Wickstrom Richard Williams Sanford Witter Ruth Weishaar School Daze .ANOTHER school day. Another day of torture. Still, if you have to go, you have to go. A long sigh and a run across the chilly room to close the window. This done, you sink luxuriously upon the bed and gradually work yourself up to the point of rising and dressing. After performing this remarkable feat of courage and. will- power, you descend to the dining room and hurriedly gulp a few mouthfuls of food. Then, grabbing up your varied assortment of books, you button your coat and pre- pare to trudge the long, long trail winding to Bloom. You walk a few blocks and stop to gather together the books, which by now are strung all over your person, and wearily continue. There ahead of you, Hnally, the path leading across the prairie comes into view. Once you are upon this path you know that your last hope of a ride is now gone. Nevertheless, time is growing shortg and you quicken your pace to a stumble. At last, you are about to set out upon the path when a horn sounds in your ear. You turn hopefully, and if you have been a good little boy, you are now rewarded with a ride in a little car over-crowded with exuberant youths. The first part of the day's work is done. Before you are adjusted to your first hour class, assignments are thrown right and left at your poor defenseless self. Then following endlessly this precedent, you man- age to stagger through your classes with assignments guaranteed to last you three days. QMoney back if not satisfied., Finally you wind up your affairs and wend your way home, stopping at various in- tervals for different reasons. You arrive home just in time to eat supper and thevn leave for the basketball gameg you return home for some sleep before the hectic life of the next day. Sometimes I wonder how they do it. The youths of today must cer- tainly have iron constitutions. Sophomores on Parade Listen my friends and you will hear The parade of Sophomores coming near. They're riding on the Street of Fame, Each and every one by -name. Some are short, some are tall, just turn the page and see them all! TRY Never cry Not I! When asked to try A task that's dry. With all your ability Do the taskg Whatever man may ask. IDLENESS You know! I know! To idle is no use, But oh, what fun To waste our time And let our thoughts run loose. SS Prosperity Dwells Where Harmony Reigns 'B' HERE is a definite and close relationship between the states of prosperity and harmony. If there is harmony in a community, there is cooperation. If there is coopera- tion, there is prosperity. The citizens cooperate with the officials by keeping the community as a whole in good condition, and obeying all the rules and laws of the city. This raises the valua- tion of the city as a whole. If there is harmony between the employer and employee, the employee works bet- ter and turns out better products. The employer furnishes better workrooms for his employees, and, because he gets more money for their better products, pays them more money for their work. People and merchants in a harmonious city help each other. The citizens trade with the merchants of their own town, and in turn the merchants give the citizens the best products possible for a reasonable amount of money. The merchants and the manufacturers cooperate by buyi-ng, whenever possible, products made in the city. In this ideal city there are beautiful homes and yards, lovely well kept parks, fair government officials, prosperous stores, happy employers and employees, and prosper- ous manufacturers. The wages rise and people donate to the city. Where coopera- tion is in effect, people work together for the best results, and because of cooperation get the best results. The Dodgem QF all the amusements I have ever enjoyed, the Dodgem is the best. As a child I used to visit Vlhite City or Riverview Park in Chicago. I had one grand time. There is a thrill in stepping on the pedal in that little electric car and going round and round. My excitement grew whenever two cars bumped into each other or started a jam. That was the life! The Dodgem would be a very useful car for teaching the present generation safe driving. Since it will go only so fast, the urge to step on the gas soon passes like the steam from a kettle of boiling water. I found no in-and-out Weavers zigzaging between the other cars or driving against the traific. If I didn't slow down for the curve, my car bumped into the other cars. In driving the Dodgem I learned to dodge 'em. Safe driving is essential in a world of automobiles. Go to the ant and learn his ways, said the wise mang seek the Dodgem and acquire the difficult art of safe driving. . . . . 56 w P 1 1 57 Freshman Highlights After the freshman pictures had been checked, it was found that many of the high- lights of the freshman class had not had their pictures taken. They are: Adviser Freshman Miss Fellingham . . . . . LVincent Eddy, cartoonist for Annual Mr. Busey ....... . ,...... Joseph Bijak, major letterman Mr. Harrison ...,............,...........,...,......,... George Gass, Musician Miss Smith ....,...,...............,.,.......,....... Marian Seidell, violinist Miss Ash ...... Daisymae Rodgers, first place in freshman essay contest on art exhibit Mr. Lare ...,.......,.........,........i.............. Frank Bamonti, violinist Mr. M'Cann ............. .........,.. H erbert Hanna, track star Mr. M'Cann . . , ....... Charles Grupp, basketball letterman Mr. Peterson . . . ...,.......... 'i'Doris Nelson, winner in magazine drive Mr. Hindley .... .............,.. M arjorie Smith, high ranking in scholarship Miss Mellinger . . , .... iEva Kronvall, high ranking in scholarship, band member fStarred names in picturesj. The Green Society F reslfman F ollowing everyone else R iding along with ease E ver doing wrong S pearment is their gum H appy with their pranks M onitors call them back A bsent minded N oisy at the wrong time Class Green, but they'll grow. A Freshie's Experience -E HE first day at Bloom was the busiest day, trying to walk around the building and find my rooms without giving the impression of being a green freshie. My first glimpse of Bloom was very impressive, though I wondered why it had to be so big. I think I passed the library door twenty times before I had the nerve to ask somebody what it was. Of course as you all know, my answer was, the elevator3 but I had been warned of the so-called favorite tricks of the Bloom students, and from that I knew it was the library. My one great fear was being caught in the halls after the bell, and I carried about every book I had in the locker with me. Then came that sad, sad day when I was caught while returning from gym. I felt about the lowest thing in Bloom when I walked into Mr. Dyer's office, but finding out I was nothing but a green freshie he asked no ques- tions, and I went on to my room as though nothing had happened. Well, the life of a freshie surely is colorfulg but I think I wouldn't want to do it again. S8 t-.- ' S,'Ni 2 - .yi -., N 1 WW' 'f'9i?i .4 r, -wi s.,,,. ,' , A FRESHIE'S DAY 'MP at daybreakg and in ifeverish excitement the new freshie arrives early at school. Oh, golly g dsh 'o'gee, gasps the awed freshie at his first glance down the huge halls of Bloom. Catching a glimpse of a stairway to his right, he makes a lunge for it and slips to the floor with a thiid as his feet slide from under him. Oh, golly gosh o'geeg his face flushed tamale red, he picks himself up and dashes up three flights of stairs, down freshies boulevard where with the aid of three or four others he manages to get the door open. It is five to eight, but he hurries as if it were fourteen after. Carrying four books and two notebooks Qhis equipment for the entire dayj, he rushes to home room. Here he immediately unpacks and begins to study industriously. Fifteen minutes later in home room meeting he listens attentively, an angelic ex- pression on his shining face, as he peers at his adviser with large innocent eyes. At the sound of the bell he darts through the doorway, upsetting a classmate. With an Oh, golly gosh o'gee and a scarlet face, he aids the unfortunate to recover his balance. Peering cautiously behind each door for the room number he is seeking, he finally reaches the right one and enters timidly, a rather desperate expression upon his face. The day continues in much the same manner. Twice he stops to inquire timidly, in a wee voice, of upperclassmen the whereabouts of two rooms. Once, being directed in- correctly, he enters a senior English class but soon discovers the villain and escapes after many hee haws -those which only seniors know how to strain from their vocal chords. At four o'clock he again seeks help to open his locker and walks out of the school, arms full of books. That evening at his desk he works diligently, perspiration on his brow. Glancing through the window at his pals playing ball, he turns his head resolutely away. In a similar manner he resists all temptation top-leave his school work undone and seek a more pleasant pastinie.4Even the radio, if left turned into mother's recipe! where it usually is, now is blaring forth the exciting adventures of Little Annie. Nine o'clockg and as do all good little freshies, he prepares for bed. Conscientiously he brushes his teeth and washes till he shines. With a good night kiss to the family and a long, complicated prayer, our little man crawls into bed and is soon dead to the world. 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George Zeigler, Jack Gierzirh. Charles Kirgis, Miss Garrison. Student Affairs Board HE Student Affairs Board is one of the outstanding organizations in our student participation government. Representatives on the board, both faculty members and students, are allowed to speak freely and to express their own views and opinions. The board is in co-ordination with the City of Bloom, for each faculty member assumes one particular duty such as program chairman, social chairman, etc. This year the board has approved three major changes. First, the mayor of the City of Bloom was given the privilege of voting. Second, the sponsorship of the government will change every two years. This will distribute the responsibilities connected with the government among all faculty m-embers. Third, the board ap- proved of the activity ticket. This is an entirely new idea in Bloom although it has worked successfully in other high schools. The ticket has entitled all students who bought it to attend the majority of school functions throughout the school year. It was found that 850 students, about sow of the school enrollment, purchased the ticket. Comparatively few tickets were bought on the installment plan-an evidence of the general student interest in the new plan. The activity tick-et eliminates a number of individual sales campaigns and assures every organization in Bloom a profit on its projects. The faculty is in favor of the ticket, and it is firmly believed that the students also favor it. 61 Mary Lennertz jack Gierach Miss Mathews Hubert Deaver Clerk Mayor Sponsor Treasurer - 1 ' City of Bloom 'I ' For the second time in the history of the City of Bloom, the students elected a junior as their mayor. The success of the year has proved the capabilityiof the three oflicials. Under the sponsorship of Miss Mathews, who displayed unceasing energy and interest, the City of Bloom has prospered. In order to bring about a closer relation between the three major bodies of the school -the students, the Student Affairs Board,and the City of Bloom, a commissioner of Public Improvements became an active member of the Student Affairs Boardg Charles Kirgis was appointed to this ofliice. The Chief of Police, Frank Horecny, was placed under the authority of this commission. The appointed officials, the men behind the scenes, did much to make this year a successful one. OFFICIALS Chief of Police-Frank Horecny. Trafiic Commissioner--William Henderson. Fire Marshall-Walter Jaenicke. Commissioner of Public Improvements-Charles Kirgis. Lost and Found Manager-Edna Worthy. Girls Locker Inspector-Mildred Meyers. Boys Locker Inspector-Charles LiPeso. Program Committee-Roger Spencer, Lester Gordon. Social Committee--Helen McKee, Malcolm Fogle. Intramural Sports Manager-Eugene Stevenson. Council Secretary-Betty Rahberg. 62 J Taft Ron' VS'illi'ant jaenicke. Ronald Smith. llerntan Sprrti. Lorraine Gloss, Paul Simon, Dorothy Michael. James Kehoe. XYilliam Lahliart. Howard Gordon. Gerald Lahlarhe. Maurice Culvert. Ifourllr Rim' Frances Potocny. I.aVerne Smith. Grace Baker. Robert Tate. Arthur Swingler. Mary Ann Knnsman. Leitha Paulsen. Norman Hnnstock, james Adams. James Smith. Donald Stolzenhack. Third Ruta- -Thelma Miller. Eugene Stevenson Jack liorzlon, Charles Kirges. Mildred Meyer. Edna XVorthy. Ruth Manuel. Roger Spencer. Dan llergin. Bernice Petersen. Eflwartl Ashdown. 'Si'rm1rl Rim'-Frank Horecny. Helen McKee. Malcolm Fogle, Mary Lennertz LClerk5. Jack Gicrach tMayorl. Miss Mathews QSponsorl. Hobart Deaver k'l'reas.l, Delina Dykstra. Charles Di Peso. Janet Yantlerwalker, NYilliatn Henderson. First Rum- Nellie Gregory. Eleatmre VXYilson. Jeanne Hamer. l.eonard VVassmann, June Maier. Bernice XYrnhlewska. Fred Cranrlell, Olga Riechluto, lrxnu Apponi. Harry lierg. Councilmen HE City of Bloom, for 1936-37, began a new era in its development under Miss Mathews as sponsorg several new activities offered possibilities for action. One of the nrst changes made by the council was an effort to give members more time for fuller discussion of important topicsg the proceedings were taken down by the stenographer, put in bulletin form, and sent to each group the morning following the meeting. The Red Cross early engaged the interest of the council. After much debating and some reports the council, in November, decided to join the Chicago chapter of the National Junior Red Cross. A successful drive for penny dues and the appointment of two delegates to monthly meetings in the organization gave them full membership in the Natio-nal Red Cross. The spring flood disaster gave the club an opportunity to prove its interest in Red Cross, and Cby home room contributions, a sum of money was speedily collected for flood relief. Two important outside activities were entered into when in November the mayor, the clerk, and the treasurer with Miss Smith and Miss Mathews attended the Students Officers' at New Trier High School, where Jack Gierach, the mayor, engaged in a panel discussion. Howard Mendenhall was guest speaker in December at the inaugura- tion of the Better Citizenship League of the Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. The City of Bloom also sponsored a magazine drive, the proceeds of which went toward a fund to install later a loud speaker system. This year the City of Bloom and the Student Affairs Board have worked togethcr through mutual committees. The Program, Social, and School Improvement Commit- tees of the S.A.B. have supervised the work of the City of Bloom in those particular activities. Programs financed by the City of Bloom have been organized by the Commit- tee of the S.A.B. 63 Top Rott Helen Fagan. Catherine Zanco. Vincenzo Scatnpini. Tony Christianu. Marian Duncan. Marion Nuessle, June Ayer. Mary Bleyering. Irene Tornow, Elizabeth Morgan. Raymond VVall. Third Raw---Julius Heft. Marvin Brands. Vivian Bilton. Retha Porter, Betty Bricks. Dorothy Reh- herg, Ruth Silberman, Kathleen Morgan. NYillie Sanders. Edgar Morgan. Dolores Barrett. Second Ram'-Arnold Shufro. Ernest McNeil. Alberta Evans. Genevieve Sora. Frank Horecny lffhief of Policel, Dorothy VVilkening. Jeanne Hamer. LaVerne Smith, Betty Rehberg. Fin-r Row--Angeline Fiaccn. Harriet Jane Vllilley, Frank Gayeski, Eileen Towle. Alba Piunti. Paul De Lisio, Emily Midghall, Ivan Rietveltl. The Hall Guards NE of the oldest functioning bodies of the City of Bloom is the organization of hall guards, which was established in 1924. This administrative body was origi- nated by a committee with Mr. Dyer, who thought it advisable that students should participate in governing themselves. The purpose of the hall guard system is to maintain order throughout the build- ing during the day when classes are in session and to protect school property in general. To become a hall guard a student must meet specinc requirements. He must be a citizen of Bloom, must maintain a C average while holding his position., and must give courteous attention to both students and faculty. Whil-e classes are i-n session, a student passing through the halls must present a hall pass properly signed by the faculty member who is sending the student from class room. In case a pupil is without such a pass he is given a guard check, which states that the offender must report to the olfice. This delinquency is dealt with according to the misdemeanor. This year, because of a need for more posts, the number of hall guards was in- 64 s Top Rim' -Donald Boilimer. Edith Hawkins. Dominic Fiorenzo, Bennett Levy, Betty McGillivray, Vivian l-reen. Joe Gannon, Lorraine Klemm, Ernest Gohn. Tlzirrl Row-Mildred Thomas, Lester Gordon. Jeanette Massie. Lucille Eichelherger, Bernice Carlson, Norma Piepenbrink, Pernola Coopwood, Janis Michelsen, Barbara Slaney. Second Romer-Sophie Dyrda, Mary Lonise Thomas. Viola Cohrs, Howard Gordon, Mary Massie, Alice Ginkns, Delphine Bardell Alice Simmons, Herbert Hanna. First Razr'-Julia Zajae. Ida. Cosenza, George Fineroek, Evelyn Hammer. Lois Stefan, Frank Smith. June Anderson, Richard Goodwin. Hall Guards-Continued creased that a closer supervision of students might be maintained. The number now totals ninety. , Students scarcely realize the benefit derived from the work of these hall guards and the responsibility placed on them. As the requirements have been more demand- ing, irregularities in the halls have been reduced almost to a minimum. The development of a sense of responsibility among the guards has been the function of those immediately over the guard system this year. The City of Bloom believe that true leadership can follow where students are faithful to an important trust of this kind. Our guards deserve congratulations for the good services they have given us. 65 Top Ron---Arnold Mearns. Leo Mikos, George Zilligen, Donald Stolzenback. Joe Baikansl-ans, Herbert Friedlander, Gordon Steierman, Robert liaseor. Lawrence Stapleton, Robert Jackson. Third Rm:----Artliur Dohmeier, Robert Pallo, Delmar Peich, Esmond Coopwoocl, Maurice Culvert, Donald Hesemann. Norman Albrecht, james Powers, Second Rare-Joe Batchelor, Vaughn Delkus, Vernon Stelter, Robert Johnson, NVilliam Henderson, Arthur Bruner, Harold Hecht, Joe XVingo. Firtv! RmiefCl:xrence Moore, Arthur Hibhs, Robert NValson. john Copalello, Clark Bureau. Traflic System N the spring of 1936 a new system, that of trafhuc guards, was installed at Bloom for the purpose of directing traHic through the halls between class periods. These guards represent the City of Bloom as do the regular guards, and relieve the teachers of responsibility often put upon them in other schools. The aim of the system is to maintain a standard of order in Bloom. Guards are stationed at permanent posts in the halls and number about six to a floor. Each corridor is in charge of a floor lieutenant who is responsible to Traflic Commissioner William Henderson. The Traflic Commissioner works with Mr. Berg, faculty head of the S.A.B. Public Improvements Committee. The duty of these guards is to direct the students to keep to the right i-n the in- terest of their own personal safetyg to make sure that students use the up and down stairways correctlyg to require that common rules of courtesy be observedg and to at- tempt modification of distracting noises such as the slamming of locker doors, whist- ling, and loud gatherings outside of classroom doors. Students have in the past made honest efforts to cooperate with the guards, who have established such order that 1700 students may traverse the entire length of the long corridors without delay and with little or no interference. A check up by any individual will reveal that at th-e end of five minutes the halls are entirely clear and very quiet. Being of somewhat vital relation to the school in keeping its halls in perfect order, the traffic system has proved worthy of such a-n institution. 66 Standing- Elsie Brinkman, ,lolin Schlener, George Flexman, janet Yantlerwalket. Roger Spencer. Scaled---Florence Ht-lme, CSecretaryDg Lenore Young, QPresiilenU: Mr. Cassnily, LSponsorJg Eugene Stevenson, Cvice-Prcsidentlg Helen McKee, Cfreasurery. The National Honor Society HIS year marks the tenth year for the Bloom Chapter of the National Honor Societv, established by Miss Ethel Mellinger, who directed its activities until this fall when the sponsorship was transferred to Mr. Cassady, a member of the Student Af- fairs Board. The first requirement for admission to this organization is a 3.5 scholastic average. In addition to this high rank in scholarship, a member must possess high qualities of character, leadership, and service. Only SW of a class may be chosen at the first election, but two more elections may be held at later dates. The total number of members elected from each senior class may not exceed 15921 of the entire class. In November of this year nine members were elected to the society. They were initiated into the organization in an impressive candle-lighting ceremony witnessed by the entire student body. As a part of this ceremony four alumni members of the Bloom chapter of the National Honor Society gave personal interpretations of the four high aims of the organization. Each new member then lighted his own candle and was presented with a golden torch pin, the emblem of the society. The attention of the audience was an indication of the students' interest in this high ranking Na- tional Society and its members. At the first regular meeting the members received a new amendment which had been approved previously by the National Association. This amendment provides for the election to the society of not more than SW of the junior class during the last month of their sixth semester. By this arrangement the active Bloom Chapter of the National Honor Society will be a continuous organization. Under the guidance of Mr. Cassady the society has been active in keeping the torch of scholarship burning a-nd encouraging leadership and service which, when com- bined with scholarship, inevitably result in admirable character. 67 Helen Stanich Ruth Olson Miss Theobald Florence Helme Betty McGillivray Treasurer Vice Prrsidcul Sponsor Prrxidmll Srrrvlary GIRLS LEAGUE 1936-37 I HE Girls League, the one organization which contacts all the girls in Bloom, has striven this year to uphold the ideals set forth in the league pledge. Cooperating in every way with the other organizations in Bloom, the league has accomplished a great deal and has completed an extensive program of activities. October 21-The first All Girls Assembly was an informal welcome to the fresh- men girls. , . October 30- The Freshmen Frolic, a party given by the Girls League and G.A.A., was a sort of get-together for the freshman girls. November 18-Amateur Hour, the second All Girls Assembly, consisted of numerous offerings by talented girls. December 18-Bloom took on the Christmas spirit. The decorations in the main halls and in the gym were put up by the members -of the Girls League and the G.A.A. At an All Girls' Assembly dolls and other gifts for the Community Center were dis- played. December 21-A party was held at the Community Center for which members of the Girls League and G.A.A. arranged an interesting program. Santa appeared with gifts for boys and girls. February 4--The Big Sister group met with the mid-year freshmen girls. We think the freshmen profited a great deal. February ll-Mother-Daughter Banquet was planned by the senior girls for their mothers. With the theme Great Men of February in mind, a delightful banquet was arranged. February 21-27-During the Week of the art exhibit an art assembly was held. Rhythm was shown in poetry, music, art, and painting. Two pictures, now hanging in the Girls' Club Room, were purchased with the proceeds of the exhibit. March S-The Girls League and G.A.A. paid assembly was held. The senior girls' quintet defeated the Faculty Aces in a basketball game. The increase in funds of both orga-nizations showed that everyone enjoyed the game. April 7-A health program, very beneficial to the girls, was arranged by Mrs. Smith and the girls of the Home Hygiene classes. April 21-Posture Walk-Stand erect! Shoulders back-chin up! This was the slogan of the Girls League and G.A.A. as the annual posture walk was conducted. April 26-The eleventh annual Suburban Girls' Conference was successfully con- ducted at Maine High School, Des Plaines. May 26-Formal installation of officers for the 1937-38 school year was conducted. 68 From! Row, Sitting-AMilcli'ecl Meyer, June Maier, Helen McKee, Nelle Gzmsen. Wznula Vilitsnn, Adele Petit, Nellie Gregory. Second Row, Standing--Olina Corradi, Florence Heline, Avis Hansen. Toy' Ron--Okla Paris. Virginia Smith. lrmcard Zahn, Miss Hess CLihrarianJ. Ruth Olson. Maxine D'Amir:o. Shirley Bailkuvich, Catherine Kester, Charlotte Brown, Marilyn Vanderwarf, Delma Dykstra, Ellie McMillan, Frances Cylke, Mary Louise Hasecoster. Marjorie Hennegan, Alda Lindhout, Florence Pehrkon, Miss Marshall CAssistant Librarianjg iAlssent. Ruth Simonb. Library Club NE of our great American novelists, said in describing his discovery of a library- Books, books! How wonderful, fascinating, and revealing! Outside, overhead, might be blue or grey sky, sunshine, or rain, it made little difference. For I was read- ing and awakening to the consciousness of many things. The skies in the books were blue. Bloom's library, a pleasant book-lined room with people working quietly at the tables, does not give any outward indication of the immense activity going on. For it is a silent, personal thing, this activityg each student mind is alert and uwakening to consciousness through books. No one can see or hear the working of these minds -only the years can show the result of their labor. This is also true of the hours which go into making the library an eflicient work- shop. There are doers behind the scenes. Several hundred new volumes find a place on the shelves. No one knows the hours which passed in ordering, checking, open- ing, collating, pocketing, cataloging, acc-essioning, numbering, shelving: words which mean volumes to the initiated. One hundred thousand students use the library during the year. Two full time librarians and twenty-five assistants spend hours on end giving this service from 7:30 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Every two weeks this Library Club meets for an hour of activity: lectures and discussions on library problems and wandering into by-paths of mutual interest. We're versatile tool Witness our Assembly program-Madame Reader's Wax Works-when we made our favorite book characters come to life. And have you heard of our Maytime party for the Faculty Babies?-Innovations both! Our novelist concludes- Reading gave me power. One feels one could do things with suflicient power. This, thin, is the highest hope we can hold for Bloom's library. She gives knowledge-which is power. 69 Tuff Rn-:i'ffffCr:1wfol'd Murton, Charles Di Peso. Ruth XX'ehlan. LaYerne Anderson, George Hecht, Ruth Silhernian. Dolores Ruwaldt, Ernest Cohn. Arnold Shufro, XVIIYFEII Fritzc. Svrond Raft' linnnett Ricliards. Bennett Levy, Frank Brunner, Christina Brooks. Geraldine Smitchger. Miss Herr KSponsorJ, Lucille Anderson, Betty Borgwardt, James Cooney. Jack Vt'est. l l'r,rt Rmb -fllonald Orr. llarham Sinylhe, Lucille Scliwuefferinann, Carl Jech lI'1'es.l Eileen Towle QYiee Presj. Janis Michelson. Howard Reining, Ruth VVeishaar. Latin Club TINERA, itineraries, yes, trips! And the refreshing and delightful i-nterests that come from new experiences in unexplored realms! Such have been the experiences of Latin Club members as they, under the guidance of the program committee, have traversed unfamiliar paths. Finding in the Held of Roman politics many of the perplexing problems of current times, it was not diflicult to feel quickly at home as spirited campaign speeches solicited the votes of the Forum crowd. A visit to Delphi disclosed a future rich in promises as the prophecies of the Sybil foretold the destined career of each member of the party. Uncertai-nties persisted, though, for the messages were given in Latin. Some need-ed the assistance of the club sponsor, in addition to that of the Sybil, as they tried to unravel the mysteries of their future lives. Valentine's Day found the itinerant Romani Hodierni in the land of romance and love. Not unexpressed were the hopes that Cupid would shoot only his gold tipped arrows when, at his mother Venus' demands, he directed the heart affairs of the club members. A very real trip was the one to Chicago. Here exhibits enlarged their ideas of how the Romans of long ago had contributed to present day affairs. The close of the semester will find the club exploring the mysterious realms of the underworld, the areas inhabited by the glorious and inglorious dead of the Romans. 70 l Top Ron--gjames Cooney. Ty Cobb, Roz-aia Lee Nichols. Ellie McMillan, Fred Mysz. Charles Di Peso. Doris Peebles, Jean Beeson. Gordon Steierman, Arnold Mearns. Srrolld R010 -Christine Brooks. Frances Brinkruff, Edith Harris, Wfilliam Maxwell. Delma Dykstra, James Kehoe. Jean Ellen Fennenian. Edna Patton. Averardo Grilli. First Rrm'-W Malcolm Fogle, Earl Swanson. Harriet McCaskey, Rosalyn Gordon CSecre1aryDg Miss Norman fSponsorDg Jack Gordon 4l'residentlp Louise Heiser. James Bland, George Peterson. International Relations Club N interested visitor pausing at the entrance of the Tower Room, where the In- ternational Relations Club was holding one of its meetings, might well have been held listening to such questions as, Can war be prevented? Does the profit in armament manufacture greatly influence either war or peace? Would established friendly relations between nationalities affect their countries' governments at crucial moments? These were but a few of the questions discussed with a view of encouraging interest in the club- to stimulate and encourage the habit of serious and intelligent thought along international lines in the hope that it may become a life habit. Some of the topics discussed during the semesters were: The National Election of l936, The Spanish Civil War, and The Possible Alignment of Foreign Powers in Case of a European Conflict. To increase interest in foreign relations the club had as guest speakers Mr. Sutherland, who told about Life in Hawaii, and Miss Linden, who talked on Experiences at the University of Perugia in Italy. The club sponsor, Miss Norma-n, gave an illustrated travelogue on her trip through Central and Western Europe. The I. R. C.'s chief social affair was an afternoon tea at which Miss Verill Wright, director of the Chicago Junior Red Cross, gave an interesting lecture to members and invited guests. Her subject was the Red Cross, its history and development in for- eign lands. After the lecture the members and guests were served refreshments from a candle-lit tea table. One project of the Club was the nationality poll, which brought out the following facts. There are in Bloom only a few students born in foreign lands: Poland, Sweden, Germany and Italy among them. Contrary to general opinion, there are more students of German descent than of Italian. At one of the meetings a most delightful guest- speaker was Frau Kaiser, a German newspaper woman, linguist, traveler and lecturer, who writes for a Swiss, Swedish and German syndicated paper. She spoke at a special meeting of the Club and the German Classes, on present day problems. 71 Top Row-Mary Lessovitz. Vivian Bilton, Jane liillon, Mary Meyering, Mary Louise Thomas, Gertrude Yollmer, jane Leach, Dorothy Mae Cook. Mary Rietveld, Josephine Janis, Third Row-Mary Ann Knusman, Dorothy Morgan. LziVerne Radei, llernndine Holden. Martha Bangs, Ruth Manuel. Joanne Paarlberg, Dorothy Hescmann. Ruth Simmons. Alice Simmons. Second Rane f'L:iVerne Smith. Antonia Verges, Miss Peirce QSpousorl. Corinne Levy LTreaS.5. Norma Ekstedt lPres.l. Harriet ,lane Nvillcy. Marcella Honshruch. Dorothy Malkewicz. Fir-rf Raw Lois Nagel, Hellen Guhitz. 1N1:irgaret Lustig. Dorothy Silvey, Alice Ginkus. Helen Theo- clorocopnlos, Katherine Miller. Mary Verges. Home Ec Club NDER the co-sponsorship of Miss Wilson and Miss Peirce, the 1936-37 Home Ec Club has forged ahead with the vital purpose of better fitting the girls in the club for home making and office holding. The club was fortunate this year in having very inspiring and interesting programs procured under the direction of Harriet Jane Willey, vice-president and program- chairma-n, and her committee. The Singer Sewing Machine Company was repre- sented by Miss Brown, who gave an instructive demonstration on the use of the sew- ing machine attachments. Miss Young, head of the Home EC department, gave an interesti-ng lecture on Securing Positions for Girlsf, A demonstration of the art of the proper use of cosmetics was given by Miss Garrison. Customs and Costumes of Foreignersf, by Miss Linden, proved unusually interesting, for her talk was based upon her travels in Europe and her most vivid impressions of the foreigners. The Home Ec Club is proud of the fact that almost every year it is the sponsor of plays and skits demonstrating etiquette. Most of these programs were givqn be- fore the student body. Honor has been brought to Bloom through a sophomore, Mary Miring, who received a prize in a national contest given by the Kraft Cheese Company. With this live spirit dominating the club, and the able leadership of its sponsors, Home Ec should establish an enviable record. 72 Tuff Ratt' -Nancy Tliuman. Albert Genzler. Gladys jaenicke. Hazel Stevens. Helen Zografos. VK'el1lon Nygren. Olga Lnzi. Helen Stephens. Evelyn Mazzocco. Margaret Brassezi. Srrond Raft' fMadeIine Marzano. Mary liraziani, Josephine Morrison. Bernice Carlson. Catherine Kester. Ruth Porter, Teddy Majeski. Georgetta Sons. Ruth Hutchinson. Den Angellotti. First Row 7-Bernard Boland. Emily Midgliall. Bernice Sparks fSec.l. XVarren XYeishaar fTre:is.i, Miss Eavlland tSponsorJ. Martha Condon lPres.l. l-Ilizahetli Engelhard! lYice Presb. Faye Cannon. Thomas 'ent. Audubon Club HAT bird is that? Is it our state bird? What are our first migratory birds? Of course the members of the Audubon Club can answer these questions and many others. It is the purpose of members of the club not only to recognize birds by their flight, their color, and their song, and to take an active interest in the habits of local birds, but also to impress others with the need of protecting our wild birds. The Audubon Club has plans for -establishing a small bird sanctuary where members may make a more careful study of the local birds. Throughout the winter the birds were cared for and fed through Bird Feeding Stations about the school. That the work of the club may be done more effectively, committees have been ap- pointed for special study. The Press and Bulletin prepares a bulletin for the Illinois Junior Academy of Science, of which the club is a member, The Program Committee arranges for special reports by certain members on their study and observations. In connection with this, the club prepared a chart upon which are recorded the names of' new birds and the dates when observed. Trips have been made to many interesting points. In the fall the club joined the Botany and Zoology classes for a trip to Lincoln Park and the Field Museum. In April they went to the Annual Flower Show at Navy Pier. A new venture that has aroused much interest is the opportunity offered the club to write paragraphs for the local paper. These give students not only practice in writing for publication, but a chance to provide readers with interesting information on bird habits and their usefulness. Oihcers elected for the second semester are: Ruth Hutchinson. presidentg Elizabeth Engelhardt, vice-president: Bernard Boland, secretaryg and Bernice Sparks, treasurer. 73 Top Row-Martha Condon, Edith Hawkins. Edna Patton, August Yavrns, Margaret Keller. Tony Yush- kevieh. Jeanette Gwaizda, Doris Peebles, Bernice Petersen. Third Rane--Robert Vtfeeks, Ruth Hartmann. Greta Fredrikson, XX'iln1a Monet. lflynor Jnhnke, Iitlnn NVorthy. Dorothy VN'ojcik, Jeanette Sierzcga. Esther Meier. Raymond Panici. Stroud Ron'--Lncy Nardncci. Frances Onnfrio. Catherine Hnddlestnn. Richard XVysock. Miss Hndgen fSponsorJ, Mary Lon Payton. Frances Puckett. Edith Flexinnn. Sophie Domhroski. First Ru:tLfPhilomene Kostka, Gladys jnenicke, Lonis Poslnszny, NValter Zeilvell, Helen Stephens, Mary Rose Formcntini. The Typing Club HREE years old! That's the age of the Typing Club. It has been one of the most successful clubs in Bloom under the sponsorship of Miss Mildred A. Hodgen. Who may belong to the Typing Club? The students who receive an A or B average in typing. What do the members do? The work of the members is informative in an artistic sense as Well as practical in viewpoint. The members aref told what the employer expects of his employees. Each Club member tries for membership in the O. A. T. QOrder of Artistic Typistsj . The requirements for this membership is to type a perfect copy of an article published each month by the Gregg Company in their magazine, Thr Gregg Writer. The object of the article is to display skill at the keyboard as well as evenness in touch and accuracy in typing. Members of the Typing Club who have already received junior O. A. T. certificates are: Mary Rose Formentini, Carheri-ne Huddleston, Margaret Keller, Wilma? Maurer, Mary Lou Payton, August Vavrus, Robert Weeks, Greta Widen, Dorothy Wojcik, Edna Worthy, Richard Wysock, Tony Yushkevich, and Walter Ziebell. Sophie Dombroski has received both the Junior and Senior certihcates. Representatives of the Typing Club in the Illinois State Commercial contest were Edna Worthy, Bernice Peterson, and Ruth Hartmanng Frances Onofrio was the alter- nate. The team placed second in the district contest held in Peotone, April 24. Travelling to Chicago on May 8, the team took part in the sectional contest at Sienna High School. They were unable to attend the finals because of seven tenths of a point, but Edna Worthy was awarded a silver medal for having had the second highest paper. 74 Tap Irma- -Agnes Klein, Elsie Brinkman. Helen Stanich. Marjorie Hayes, Lenore Young, Regina Hoffilmiiii. Srrond Row--Marguerite Sniitli. lletty Reliln:-rg, Dorothy Patton, Mr. Bell CSponsorD, Helen K-alcic, Rita Marcotte, Margaret Antonncci. First Rota'-Lucille lireenlilatt, Eva Blankenlierger, Norma Piepenln-ink. Agnes Brodzinski fPresiclentJ: Leona Klein, Helen Vt'ickerts. The Shorthand Club HE Shorthand Club was organized as a sister-club to the typing club. The members inspired with a vision of a successful future, combined to make a strong club since it offered a preparatory course to entering into oflice work. The club had as its motive not only accuracy in dictation and transcription but a desire to study office life and possible means of advancement. With a view of getting an i-nsight into ofhce life and business principles, the club took various trips into Chicago. Some of the most interesting places visited were the Gregg Publishing House, Gregg College, NBC and WGN studios, the Merchandise Mart, the Western Union, and the new Post Office. These trips proved to be of valuable service in more ways than one. The students saw for themselves, through others, what their future jobs might be. They learned the value of a high school education including some knowledge of shorthand and typing. Class discussions were confined to the economic and social demands, whether to con- tinue their education, or to enter business offices immediately. Extensive clerical studies were made to enable students to know better the qualities required of office workers and particularly to study personality traits, namely: leadership and the ability to work with others harmoniously. Although only seniors with a C average were permitted to join the first semester. juniors with a C average were allowed to enter the second semester. The club is indebted to Mr. Robert Bell, the sponsor, for his helpfulness and adher- ence to business principles, thus establishing a successful organization. 75 Tap Rum-Eniilio Ciferri. Earl Du Bois. Sam Inguagiato, XVilliam Durian, Charles Klein, Marshall Kagan, John Talarnonti. Stroud Rcr:tPfFelicia Honick. Erich Manthey, Ruse Sova, Mr. Manske fSponsorJ, Alice Druktenis, Verne Harms, James Kulidas. Guido Markionni. First R010-Stephanie Froncek. Vllarren Scott, Dorothy XVill-cening, Leo Friedlander CPres.l, Rosalie Bielman iSec.J, Virgil Dubois lYiee Pres.D, Genevieve Soya, James Mulford, Herbert Friedlzmder. Chess and Checker Club LAYING of chess and checkers is really a preparatory course for higher educa- tional work. Frequently games have been called time wasters. Especially has this been said of chess and checkers. Perhaps people' do not know that Donald Mc- Murray, well known chess player, who took a four year college course at the University of Chicago and passed it in a remarkably short time, used to play chess each mom- ing for mental stimulus. A competent chess or checker player is something of a psychologist. There are only five high schools in this part of the state which have clubs of this kind. It is difficult to arrange matches with these schools because of their distant locations. Other schools are just beginning to organize chess and checker clubs, and in the near future Bloom hopes to arrange other matches. This year Bloom has played Thornton two matches and has come out fairly even. The membership of the club is open to both boys and girls. For the past year twoi girls, Rose and Genevieve Sova, have been among the first five ranking checker players. There are no girl chess players, but they may enroll and learn the game. Leo Fried- lander, president of the club, has been undefeated in the past two years in his week-l'y chess matches. Every player is given a club rating according to his ability, and each week the highest rating players engage the player immediately below in standing, in a match. In this manner the team is chosen automatically. The club dues are twenty- five cents per semesterg this defrays the expense of the picture in the annual, parties, and transportation to other schools. 76 y Tap Run- Violet Currier. lfilun Mitcliell. Ruth Rckau. Ethel llrinkruff. Edna XVnrLliy. Third Rott' Mary l.essnx'itz. Sophie llurnamskns, Dorothy Duensing, Genevieve Xvnislnw Shirley Maxon Blzirgaret Keller. Barbara Slziney. l i Srrmui Run- -Marilyn Y'zuulerwarf. Louise Truuipick. rkrline Harms tSee.l. ,lune Maier. Gertrude Pensinger lPres.l, Miss Hodgeu LSpousurl. Petrouella Arcisauskas, Dorothy Spaulding. Firs! Rim' Sophie Dyrda, Mary Rose Furnientini. Juanita Stheidt. Pearl jahnes. The Knitting Club HIS is station K-N-I-T, Bloom network, broadcasting from room 204, headquarters of the Knitting Club. This program is sponsored by the manufacturers of yarn and is brought to you every year. Knit, purl, knit, purl, the clicking and the clashing of the knitting needles kept pace with the ticking of the clock during club periods. Bright colored balls of yarn slowly evolved into different articles of usefulness. The second year of the Knitting Club got a humming start. Officers were elected, and then the knitters were going at high speed with two needles and a ball of yarn. With experienced members to aid her in teaching the beginners, Miss Hodgen, who in her unique way formed and developed the club, started them with the stockinette stitch, and by the opening of the second semester the novices were able to exhibit their finished article, the hot-pad. The more advanced members applied their hot-pad knowledge to the making of a scarf or a sweater. The girls were allowed to choose a major project and knit according to their needs and enjoyment. Some of them went so far as to com-plete a suit. With such knitting enthusiasm within the halls of Bloom, no doubt the club will be C0111- tinued as an up-and-coming member of the school activities. It is time to sign off, but be sure to listen next year when we present another of our programs, sponsored by the manufacturers of yarn, from Knitting Club headquarters. 77 Tap Row-Allen Fox. Arden Pensinger. Ge-no llaniharota, Russell Nelson, Robert Northrup, Keith Watson, Ivan Rietvelcl. Grover Themer. Kenneth Eih. Second R0tt'f--fliettnetli Nelson, Robert Watson. Ruger Fox, hhililllllll Laluhart. Fred Sag:-rt. Alan Ham- ilton. Harold Sinipkins. Darnell Russell. First Rane -Arthur Cohrs, Robert Cook C'l'reas.5. jack Clausen LSee.5. Robert Palln Ll'res.3, Mr. Sutherland QSj'lDllS0!'i, Kenneth DuFx'nin LYice l'res.l, Peter liultenia, Orville Ilnlilen. The F. F. A. HE year's work of the F. F. A. began when Mr. Sutherland, exchange teacher from Hawaii, assumed charge of the local chapter. The Bloorn Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is one of thousands of high school chapters in the great National Organization which totals 125,000 members. The organization early added some new material and made plans for the year's pro- gram. It ordered new revised manuals and purchased ten copies of the national song, Hail the F. F. A. lt also drew up a constitution for the local chapter and set up a program of works for the year. The schedule of the varied activities of the organization followed! throughout the year. In October a meat identification team and a milk judging team were sent to Champaign to judge their respective products. The meat team captured third place in che state. . . The boys also exhibited the results of their projects at the Sectional Fair at Mo- mence, October 30. In November, they all attended the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. An assembly program was a feature of the club in December. Here they illustrated the aims of the organization as they installed five new members into the degree of Green Hand. They explained the symbolic meanings of the em- blems- the owl, the plow, the ear of corn, and the American Eagle. The annual egg laying contest was put on from February 8, to March 19. This aroused keen interest in the school. The F. F. A. also had some enjoyable times among them- selves, with Treasure Hunts, Field Trips, and Recreational Tours. The team, early in the year, formally installed Principal R. C. Puckett, and Mr. H. VV. Adair as honorary members of the organization. F. F. A. MOTTO Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Learning to Serve 78 Top Rim' Eilwartl Di Pilla. Henry Berolzlieimer. Mr. Anilerlmerg CSpon- sorl, Robert Hailiiiioncl. Charles Kirgis, First Ron' -Melvin Meyer. XYillizun liuodnian. XYilli:ini Orr. XYilliam Hen' ilerson. john Sclilener. Rifle Team OR some time a small group of boys had been interested in forming a Rifle team. In October their wish was granted, and a club of ten members was formed with Mr. Anderberg as the sponsor. From the beginning the group was faced with an obstacle-Bloom had no place where a range could be established. Finally the boys obtained permission to use the old Bloom High School. Here they met for weekly practices, which generally lasted several hours. At the beginning of the new semester the w'ork of the club was transferred to Mr. Stewart. With the spring, competition ran strong among' the nineteen members to determine who could attain the highest degree of marksmanship. Each member was required to have a 22 calibre rifle. The club now has two meetings a week for practice and one club meeting. Mr. Stewart says this activity should engage the interest of girls as well as boys. Mr. Stewart, who is greatly interested in this type of recreation, has had five years' ex- perience in rifle range practice: two years in indoor range, and three years outdoor with the Navy rifle range. 79 Tof' R0'1lL NllI'l'l'lZlll Fitz Henry. Doris hlCCl0llZlil'l6H. Leo Nikos, Susie Pristach. Doris Mae Nelson, Kathleen Morgan. Dolores XYoll'l', Dorothy Michael. Third Rane -Alice XYegley. Albert Szigert. George Peterson. Earl Manuel. Ruth Hutchinson. Dora Panini. Adrianna Galvin. Shirley Bradley, Angeline Fiacco. Thelma Vkiarnell. Srrond Rmi'-Roseinary Olivieri. Nancy Tliuman. Betty Knutson CPreS.l. Donald Swanson CTreas,J, Lois Hansen LSec.l. Josephine Morrison. Gertrude jaenicke. Delphine Bardell. Bernice Peterson. First Roivfjean Beeson. Jacqueline XVilson, Elizabeth Shilling. Naomi Wilson, Eva Kronvall, Dorothy Zarante. Sylvia Martin. Beginning Photography Club QA scene i-n Mr. Lare's beginning photography den.j URRAH! Look at this picture! Isn't it great? I'm really learning the art of making pictures. S-a-a-y, these aren't clear. Wonder what happened? Well, I'm learning, even if I do spoil some in the process. Off the physics laboratory is a small den called the dark room. This insignificant room, however, is filled with thrills for the members who develop and print films. One takes his roll of films into the dark room, where only a small red light is used for observing the development. First the film is rinsed and then put into a developing fluid which brings the objects to view. What a thrill the greenhand photographer gets when he sees the image of the object appearing clear in the negative. After he has let the negative dry, he is ready to pri-nt it. This work also is done in the dark room. He uses a printing box for transferring the film to a piece of sensi- tized paper. He exposes the film by turning a white light on it for three or four sec- onds. Then he drops the piece of paper into a developing liquid and watches for the real picture which he has developed and printed. This he puts on a polished piece of metal to dry. The student thsn hasia gloss print which is ready to be sent to the en-V graver for the annual. The photography club members do this work with hopes that they will have at least one picture in the annual. 80 Tap Rmv -Robert Harn- mond, L'rziwforcl Mnrton. Ai'- nold llarret. llowartl Gor- don, Henry Berolzheilner Srvmzd Run' -VValter Zei- bell. Heinz Manthey, john Schlener, Edward DiPilla. NVilliani Degitz. Robert Dan- it-ls. First lfori'--Ronald Smith. CTreas.J, Donald Orr LSec.l. Mr. Lars lSpor1sorJ. XYillianr Frimley QI'res.H, VVilli:un Orr. The Advanced Photography Club 66 ILL the boys with the glasses please look up? And the girl over in the cor- ner move in a little. Ah! That's better. Now, hold that pose. Fine. And so another shot is made that will soon grace the pages of the 1937 BLOOM. How could the An-nual get along without the Advanced Photography Club? All year long the seventeen members of the Advanced Photography Club Work at the task of taking pictures of school activities. Under the supervision of Mr. Lare, they learn not only to develop and print pic- tures but also to enlarge them. Every member is required to process at least two rolls of film each semester. This year, to keep abreast the times, the members made their own Christmas cards. On Open House Night one of the most popular attractions was the demonstra- tion given by the club with the members actually printing' post cards of the school which were later sold to the visitors. The Debate Club ARLY in the season Bloom's newly organized Debate Club joined the Big Twelve Debate League, an organization of debating clubs among prep schools in the Chi- cago area. The topic chosen by the officers of thc Big Twelve for the season was: Resolved that public utilities should be governmentally owned and operated. Three members of Bloom's club, Peggy Cornet, Donald Pearson, and Lawrence Staple- ton, debated with the team from Morgan Park, in February. Tor Row-Edward Ash- down, Dan Bergin, Thelma Miller. NVafren Illini, Harry Liglxtstone, Burton Anderson. Scrmzd Rau' -Louise Snow, Nlary Lennertz. Don Pearson, Sanford VVitter. Betty Mc- Gillivray, Peggy Cornet, Howard Gordon. First R01L'7GEOfHE Zeig- ler. Helen Schwoeffermann iSec.D, Lawrence Stapleton tPres.l, Miss Leising Cspon- snrj, Norman Rnge fTreas.J, Eileen Dionne CVice Presj, Xlizxrren Cylke. 81 Top Rtml-Janies Powers. Ruth Olson, Maurice Colvert. Louise Heiser, Ronald Smith, Don Herd. Helen Schwoefiermzinn, Robert Johnson. .Yrrmzd RlJ?IL'fill3flCi Di Peso. Jayne Cunnnings. .lack Gordon. Eainrnnl Cnopwnod. Robert Pallo, XYillizini Maxwell. Manrine Tlioinas. Edward Di Pillai. First Raul 'John Copalello. Avis Hansen. Clark linrean. Xlary Lennertz. Dan Bc-rgin. Edith Flexnian Sam lngnagizito. Mildred Meyer. Bloom Ushers RDERLY seating of 1600 students in the gymnasium at the various assembly programs, which occur on an average of once or twice a week, is the work of a body of student ushersg their duty it is to see that all students are seated within the required time, and to maintain quiet throughout the programs. The usher system was introduced three years ago at New Bloom, upon the opening of the gymnasium as an auditorium. As the attendance increased, the need for more ushers was apparentg now they number thirty-three. The requirements necessary to hold the position of usher are: that each carry an average of C in his scholastic workg that each be well known among the student body, and that all maintain a gracious and courteous manner that commands the re- spect of the students. This body is in charge of the fire chief, who sees that all the ushers are present at every assembly before the assembly bell rings. The fire chief, Dan Bergin, co- operates with Mr. Berg, sponsor of the group. The Commendation of faculty, prin- cipal, and visitors of the community attests to the etiiciency of this body. 82 VOCATION XVORKERS TRAINING FOR LIFE Edward Dipilla. Nelle Gansen, Barbara Smythe, Robert Yates, Gleen Pfeil, Josephine Janis, Bill Maxwell, Earl Swanson. Quill and Scroll THIS year aspiring young journalists of Bloom reached their goal and became mem- bers of the Quill and Scroll, the International Honorary journalistic Organization. In 1935, for the first time, a group of Broadcaster Staff members applied for 'a charter and sent to the organization samples of their printed articles, the amount of time spent on newspaper work, and their scholastic standingg they were granted a charter and be- came a chapter of Quill and Scroll. Membership is restricted to those students of journalism who have achieved success in journalistic work on the Broadcaster, and editors of school annuals upon the production of a worthy year book. To qualify, students must be in the upper third of the Senior Class, recommended by the sponsor, approved by an English committee, and passed by the National Secretary-Treasurer. The foundation was laid two years ago and, as was hoped, each succeeding year brings forth a new and larger body. This year eight names were added to the records and the gold honor pins awarded. The membership also includes a year's subscription to the Qfuill and Scroll magazine. The new members are Earl Swanson, Robert Yates, Glenn Pfeil, Nelle Gansen, members of the Broadcaster Staff, Barbara Smythe and Josephine Janis, co-editors of the Bloom annual, William Maxwell, executive manager, and Edward Di Pilla, business manager. The present Broadcaster Staff offers more talent, and the end of the school term will probably reveal a lengthier list of journalists. 84 Top Rors--rhidrey Bahlnian. Joanne Paarlherg, XVamla VVatson. Alda Lindliont. lVilliani Goodman. James Mnlford, Marilyn Yanderwarf. Frank Horecny, Harold Hecht, Ruth Hutchinson, Vincent Eddy, Agnes Brod- zmski. Catherine Huddleston, Earl Swanson, Second Row -Helen McKee. Avis Hansen. Manrine Thomas, Roger Spencer. James Kehoe. VVilliam Morrill. Hubert Deaver, Vilnlllam Orr. Bob Pallo, Frances Cylke. VVilliam Henderson. Nelle Gansen, Lenore Young. Front Row-Florence Helme, Paul DeProsperis. Janet Yanderwalker. Charles Kirgis, Helen Kalcic, George Flexman, Ronald Smith, Barbara Smythe, Ruth Olson. Glenn Pfeil, Sophie Domhrowski. Bloom Staff HE Bloom Staff, composed of two editors and two business managers, carry on the work of which the general student body is quite unaware. By December, the senior section was dennitely on its way towards completion, with the granting of the photogra- phy contract to Alders Studio and the plans for the taking of senior pictures during Christmas week and January. Between January 22-24, twenty clubs were photographed: first, to take advantage of the engraver's discount, and second, to avoid the confusion of mid-year grading. Early in February the panelling of the senior pictures was done at 194 W. 16th Street, by staff members, Miss Way, and the Chicago Engraver, as an emergency measure. Fol- lowing the taking of the club pictures, the call for club write-ups was sent out to the various organizations. The appointed representatives responded by writing a very careful review of the year's work. The following organizations were reviewed by groups: City of Bloom-Janet Vanderwalker, Frank Horecny, Charles Kirgis, William Henderson. Athleticsg boys-Glenn Pfeilg girls-Avis Hansen, Ruth Olson. Publications-Nelle Gansen, Earl Swanson, Barbara Smythe. Music-George Flexman, Catherine Kester. Dramatics-Josephine Janis, William Morrill. The others who contributed the reports of their respective clubs were Audrey Bahl- man, Helen McKee, Florence Helme, Alda Lindhout, Ruth Hutchinson, Wanda Watson, Catherine Huddleston, Marilyn Vanderwarf, and Hobert Deaver. The advertising staff planned their course with Frances Cylke, chairman. Each of the six selected his territory, and within two weeks had reported on the results of their success. 85 Standing- -Miss Caskey. XVilliani Henderson. Nelle Grmsen. Sitrilnf- Glenn Pfeil. Earl Swanson. Robert Yates, Gregory Kontos, Bzwbzira Smythe. Broadcaster HEN the division of the newspaper and the annual publications was made, the sponsorship of the Broadcaster was delegated to Miss Ellen Caskey, who took over as her staff the students of Miss Way's journalism B class. Each student was appointed to his respective staff position and assumed the responsibilities of that de- partment. The following became staff heads for the semester: Earl Swanson and William Hen- derson, Editorsg Nelle Gansen, Organizationsg Glenn Pfeil, Sports, Robert Yates, Featuresg Barbara Smythe, Copyreaderg and Gregg Kontos, Advertising. These dur- ing the semester published eight issues of the Broadcaster. The activity ticket, which had included the Broadcaster as one of the tive activities, ran the school paper to 800 subscribers. In order to reduce the cost further, the paper was changed from the finished book stock to the newspaper stock used by the Chicago Heights Star. The advertising manager kept a regular advertising budget which covered about one fourth of the paper. The organization of a reporters, group which met at advisory periods every two weeks gave opportunity for lower classmen to report on various Fields of club and class activities. In January the announcement of Miss Caskey,s engagement was quite a blow to the staff. Her marriage a few weeks later left a vacancy in the sponsorship. This was filled the second semester by Mr. Kenneth Hindley, a graduate of Northwestern University. 86 - J Ifrouf Ruin' filifflilljf, lrft to rfgrlrlle Edna Patton. Marjorie Hennegnn, Harriet Pahnke, Betty Mcfiillivray, Avis Hansen. Pliny lllodgrtt. Frances Cyllte. Bark Rafi' txtuudiazy, iff! tn riylzrl- -Donald Halpenny. VValter Jaenicke. James Cooney, Edward Rnssell, Virginia Smith. Rlnrg:inAl'oole. Ruth Paulsen. Mr. Hinrlley Lsjmnsorl. Bill Gnodnian.'Harry Hall, Paul Ucprosperis. llnrzi l,llYt'l'l. Allicrt lfilurtlo. The Broadcaster NENV semester-a new Broadcaster staff-a new sponsor. Mr. Hindley stepped into the place vacated by Miss Caskey, and took over the sponsorship of the paper. In less than a week he organized the eleven members of the advanced journalism class of the second semester into a newspaper staff worthy of notice. These students took up their respective duties seriously, and carried on capably all semester. The guidance by the senior editor, Earl Swanson, proved that it would be possible for those who remain to follow his example and direct next year's paper satisfactorily. By means of extra advertising the staff put out three six-page issues of the Broad- caster. Another of last year's reporters, Glenn Pfeil, was rated high as a sports writer by Quill and Scroll judges. The sponsor recommended at least nine members as candi- dates for the membership in the national journalistic society, The Quill and Scroll. The Broadcaster will suffer a great loss with the graduation of its six senior mem- bersg these are Pliny Blodgctt, who, through his work in the advertising department, made possible a six-page issueg Frances Cylke, feature editorg Paul DeProsperis, assistant sports editorg Avis Hansen, girls' sports editorg Malcolm Fogle, circulation manager and feature writerg Alex Sceress. sports writer and music reporter. The following juniors will return next year: Betty McGillivray, city editorg James Cooney, rewrite editor, club reporter, and feature writerg and Ed-na Patton, Harriet Pahnke, copy editors and proofreadersg and Teddy Tokarz, exchange editor. 87 X ,C Top Ram-Lois Hartmann. jane Bilton, Sarah Piazza, Mary Ann Knusnian, Mary Mcfaskey. Dolores Barrett. Dorothy Cook. Betty Mcfiillivray. Third Rzml-Alberta Guest. Bernice Covington, Bernice Carlson. Sainta D'Amic0, Lydia Fiorvante, Geraldine Smitchger. Georgia Turner. Second Rott'-Ruth Simmons. Marian Dunian. Edith Harris CVice Pres.l. Adrianne Galvin CPres.l. Miss.VVilson fDirector5. Janis Michelson, Mary Rietveld fTreas.J, Josephine Janis, Josephine Sova. First Row-'Doris Hartmann. Helen XVicherts, Ruth VVeishaar. Margaret Lustig, Lois Stefan. Elsie Enghlom, Alice Ginkus, Estelle Bennett. Girls' Glee Club HE past year has proved a busy and successful one for the Girls Glee Club. This ambitious group under their leaders harmonize their voices into three-part music. Because of a conflict in schedules at the beginning of the semester this group, previously a bi-weekly class, was changed to a club which met once a week. This was an advan- tage to the club, for it enabled the leader to take care of more members than it had be- fore. In the past year the enrollment has increased, until it has almost doubled its original membership. The Glee Club inaugurated its first candle-light processional at the Christmas pro- gram when they sang O Come All Ye Faithful. The club as a whole and in selected groups sang Christmas carols at intervals during the Christmas program. Carols were also sung i-n the hallsg they spread a hearty and warm Yuletide spirit to the entire stu- dent body. Selected carolers sang at the Washington School and at St. James hospital. This year's schedule included appearances at several P.T.A. meetings a-nd at special assembly programs. The club responded willingly at every call. The girls sang two numbers-- Boats of Mine, by Miller and Salutation, by Gaines. at the mid-year graduation exercises. The year's work of the club reached its climax in the paid assembly which was given before the school on April 2nd, in conjunction with the high school orchestra. -The Program- Chorus- 1. Salutation 2. Twilight Fo' Dreamin' Whistling Duet- Star Dust' Sextet- A Winter Lullaby 88 Chorus- Boats of Mine Octet-Medley- f Let Me Call You Swcetheartuj qstights oufnp lax ,.,- . S - 1 ' x5.:...x x x 'gig' A n Hx x -5? -95,5-..-ei'-, xii-ur ..-:' '- - 4 1 -- 4' - I - 'fy- ' uw' an 'wi' qw. lll '.' 'J ' I I dr I I I -2:15. f-'g - 1 fr: ---v nw' H ur. vw' M-1 -qv E'-w....s'E.'s s n-itz, e.:s.H.s 3f.:,, Q, . I-1 's K 522- ff- -gk 1 .lx ' Q 1- I. E ll! 2- ' ' H 'f-SF' .5335 Q 5 5 GF? 1 ' :' I as I an qi- Q f. 1 - 8: :Sf . EE r-in lull ul - Ziff: :Lf D ' , I, T ,glxfjifixa 3 ' -' -1 .fn QI' E','lf?f.hl 'lin 1 X Az- 3-E., -.Fl '- ' -.-iifz' -' 1 ' .:l,v.:15' I wigmfh, ,gfggg ' -'n1.,,,. , - 1:1 :ff ' -5 .ni . av'-zs'5'f!f2:.'5, E'15f7QC9F32g,, ,i7v.-V'?f5f?5 1 53t', 41 ' 5.Q:'q:l'm:?'3,Y g14'if!' f-27735 ' 'H e ' 'ff?:-35' ul, ' ' 1- . A-ff '5' 'ifgt-tid. ,., +1 xiii- P 52. , Q I f. 'iv -1 .,, 55,23 Y' ' Y 3 A-r n . I . .f - U 1 lg! s X. I .Y 353' Q'-'E,'E5i'7' . .MZEQ .Q .ef al. ef. - 'ff ..'. '?. ' 'r 3. 5 -'. . P xg, .W Top Row-Harold Hecht, Robert McDonald, Donald VVilbur, Alha Piunti, Averardo Grilli, Mary Rose Formentini. Lester Gordon, Robert Klyczek, Adrian Kapmarski. Fourth Row-John Pierandozzi, Gladys Jaenicke, Betty McAllister, Rexford Maxon. Elizabeth Engel- hardt, Margaret Schnable, Altio Pignotti, Lois Hansen, Vernagene VVickstrom, Luther Brauer. Russell Bakken. Third' Row-Alex Seeresse, Everett Pearson, Lonna Pause, Lillian Labuda. Edith Harris. Marion Seidel, Joanne Paarlherg. Leitha Paulsen, Norma Ekstedt, Eileen Reithel, Bennie Gvirtzman, Arthur Brauer. Sermld R010-Bernice Carlson, VVilliam Henderson. Adrianna Galvin, Janet Vanderwalker. George Flex- man, Roger Spencer.. Dorothy Hesemann. Eleanore Cosenza. Gordon Steierman. Mary Psotka. First RU1l'fG601'LI8 Gass. Dorothy Michael, Jean Ellen Fenneman, Thelma VVerner. Doris Peebles. Ralph Lerner, VValter Catch, Andrew Smith. Music Club LOOM'S Music Club was organized last year under Mr. Ohlendorf's direction, ini order that students interested in music might have an opportunity to inform them- selves on musical subjects. The activities of the club cover several related fields: listening tot and studying musical compositions, giving special reports on composers, artists, and instruments, re- ceiving instructions in elementary harmony, and attending recirals. The study of these points is as important to the listener as to the performer, because this training teaches one to understand and appreciate good music. The following is a typical club program. The meeting is opened by Mr. Ohlendorf, who comments on the composer and the story behind a certain piece of music. A record- ing of this composition is then played on the electric victrola. This is followed by a special report by one of the club members on a famous composer or artist. Music is made more interesting by a knowledge of the composer and his life, and by a knowl- edge of an artist's background and training. After the report Mr. Ohlendorf leads the club in a discussion of the principles of harmony, scale, and chord formation, chord progressions, etc. Club members keep music notebooks of notes on the discussions of harmony. This work continues until the 'bell ends the period. Frequently there are variations in the program. For one meeting Mr. Ohlendorf dis- cussed the work of music critics and outstanding music publications. At another meet- ing a spell-down was arranged, each student having to define a musical term. Just be- fore the spring contests, several students played their contest numbers for the club. These variations added interest to the meetings. 89 E 1 .E ra ..1: .: 'Q v- 'E Q m Q .ac c F4 uf E c: E ra i.. A un if E r-. si .5 fl v I- o :: Qi l-4 .J N N 2 E fs i. .2 D-4 il. 5 1 -Z S I E .E af if ': - D -F: Q. D I fc E '5 UI .E N v-4 fC lu u C 4, C. U1 a. u N DF 'ia E -E N lc is fl' N TH Cu lhc-rt A Li ncrtis, Gena Dc Levy, Marmlmll Kagan, ini, Bennet F nrment Rose , Mary VH Trrrano rosl, Ruth Arthur Braner, Donald F clit He Violins--Harold Strand l rauer ther L Leach, Jane Boland, Bernard Tl uman, Par S. Nancy Brinkman, Lydia Crllos-George Flexmzm, Thelma VVerner, Elsie Gladys Mendenhall. Kcnnc Edith Flcxman. R7 sotk 3' P Mar u son, Marc Joris , l Engel hardt El izaheth Margaref Schnahle. Janet Vanderwalker, Gladys Jae-nicke, iola.r4 if Salvatore Terran nva Cook, CYBER hL alp R Struiu, VVick CfnHg9HC V Price. Bassoousz Don ald thy Hcsemanu, Doro l'ilu!c,r: Bue. Obucs: Jack VVest, john LU Re thel. Eileen Harp- nor XVilliamson, Dorn- E3 r, El C rk on, Ethel Me RX ex M R Ruhert McDonald, reurh Horus: 1: Bunick, CS Iam rincell , P Puckett. Winston Hesemann, Frances Clariiwts-'fRichard thy Michael. Nelson, Murgan Poole Julius Coccia, Norman Cusick. Ray Trumpets: ilhur, W lil UH D ki, S1-cowrrms French. Edward Henry Tromboiirs J 7 5 U 4. A 2 E in .. .3 U 151 5 ,L E3 s Q! .. CO U c U be F? A M. N a: N rn O U 3-c o rs as .2 I-fl ll Qu 'G '4 C Q li ur .2 U v .E ad L-IK ,SQ L- -H 2.2 l-cz. 2 ME c. :2 ...C if :lt .. v2 ai 9212 5 u Er: Us L5 EE 3-3 D C51 '51 U: -O .G 5 no ,fic 'iff W.. wr 1. A: Sw Ji: :E 5 .gm ,,.- .49 Fr-I T' .. Eu w 'WW 5' fa iv: i. ri. US PHS , U fi,-I E2 ,..i. :ra UP --4 Q.. -Q5 ,xp QU ' Q I-I-I ISIR. OHLENDORF The Bloom Orchestra Q LOOM'S orchestra of eighty players has become known in Illinois as one of the most outstanding high school orchestras in the state. At contest-festivals in Illinois the orchestra has received a highly superior rating for two years in succession. Although contests play an important part in the activities of the orchestra, this organization is active along other lines. Five regular and numerous special concerts are presented every year. This year a concert in Flossmoor, one for the Chicago Heights Won1an's Club, a paid assembly program and a National Contest concert were the important special appearances of the group. In addition to these appearances of the full orchestra, smaller groups of orchestra members have furnished music for banquets, plays, teachers' meetings, church services, and concerts of other musical organizations. Frequently groups appear on programs in neighboring towns. Bloom's orchestra was well represented in the Illinois All-State High School Orchestra, which met in Urbana last fall. The seventeen players from Bloom outnumbered the representatives of any other one high school. The concertmeister's chair in this organi- zation was occupied by Roger Spencer, Bloom's leading violinist. Aside from musical activities, the orchestra sponsored two dances, a movie, an assembly program, and a tag day, the proceeds of these went toward defraying the cost of sendi-ng the orchestra to the National Orchestra Contest in Columbus, Ohio, on May 15. The director, Mr. Fred Ohlendorf, has been instrumental in establishing a superior orchestra in Bloom. His efforts have inspired the orchestra to attempt greater projects than ever before, and to bring them to a successful conclusion. Bloom students have greater musical opportunities than they had in the past because of Mr. Ohlendorf's untiring efforts. 91 'L J..-,- Last Row Cleft io riglxflfhlr, Crumb. Vernagene NVickstrom. Betty M'cAllister. Russell Booner, Albert Carnegie, Bernard Mack, Paul Schofield. Paul Russell, Clarence Pearson, Morgan Poole, Joe VVingo, Donald VVilbur, Edward Skowronski. Second Row-VVilma Maurer, Eva Kronvall, Emelio Spina, John LoBue, Norman Sterzenhack, Ralph Lerner, Jack West, Donald Jorgenson, Jean Cotto, Jane Bilton, Thomas Paulsen, Irma Stahl, Raymond Nelson, Norman Dublinski. Louise Snow. Front Row-Richard Hesemann, Elynor Jahnke. James Bonick, Vv'inston Princell, Dorothy Hesemann, Jean Hamer, Robert McDonald. Eleanor NVil1iamson, Helen Prosser, Norman Cusick. Paul Paulsen, Julius Coccia. Bloom Band HE band, under the competent direction of Mr. C. G. Crumb, has had a very successful year. With William Morrill as drum major, the band participated in all home football games and gave encouragement to the players. During the basketball season the band occupied the stage in the Bloom gym, playing at all home basketball games. They had a heavy schedule during the District Tournament on February 24-26, and during the Regional Tournament, March 3-6. They played as guest band in these tournaments. Under the sponsorship of the Bloom Band Benevolent Association, QMr. George Shapiro, presidentj, the band presented two very successful band da-nces on December 19 and May 7. At their spring concert April 19, they showed their ability by mastering the diflicult William Tell overture in fine style. They presented their popular concert May 7, to the pleasure of the student body, in their paid assembly program. They offered the latest hit sensations. Last summer the band played ten Summer Kiwanis Concerts to an average crowd of six thousand at each. The oflicers who assisted Mr. Crumb with the year's program consisted of Julius Coccia, president, Richard Hesemann, vice-presidentg and Irma Stahl, secretary- treasurer. 92 C. G. CRUMB Direrfor I Julius is a former member of the Lew Wal- ace High School of Gary, Indiana. After play- ing first chair cornet in the band for several weeks, he was elected president of the Bloom Band. As president he presides at various meetings and acts as Mr. Crumb's general busi- -ness manager. JULIUS Coccm Prcsidmt of Band Solo Chair Cornefisf Mr. Clumb closed his fourth year as director of the band at New Bloom. The band practices twice a week, alternating with the orchestra. This year there are forty members who are showing appreciation of their director and president. Mr. Crumb made doubly attractive the illuminated games on the Held, as well as the basketball games in the gym. As director o fthe elementary band, he is training future Bloom mem- bers to H11 the vacancies left by graduation. Four seniors are grad- uating, but many talented young- sters from grade school will more than fill the vacancies. Vernagene, who is the solo drummer, also acts as assistant director to the band. She studied student directing for two sum- mers at the Vandercook Music Camp. As drummer she won first division hon- . ors in the District, the State, and the National Drum Solo Contests of 1937. VERNAGENE WIKSTROM S Assislant Director Solo Drummer 93 CONTESTS AND PLAYS Seniors vs Faculty Madame Reader's Wfnxworks B Club Follies Senior vs junior Top Rim-fflletty McGillirr:iy. Helen Stanich. Charlotte llrown. Arnold Shufro. Janis Michelson, Vernon Stelter. lflllgllfll Zahn, Frances Guy. Virginia Smith. Lois Nagle. Third Ro'ztLfMari0n Sallo. Bennett Levy, Eva lilankenlverger. Richard VVilliarns, Josephine Janis. Donald Stolzenlvack. Frances Puckett, Eldon NYorn, Alda Lindliont. Second Ron'-Ruth Olsen. Ernest Golin, Florence Pc-hrkon LX'ice Presb, Richard Mernitz CPres.J, Mrs. North CSponsor5. VVilliain Morrill iT1'eas.D. Ruth Yvflllflll LSec.l. Lester Gordon. Helen Kalcic, First Row -Robert Koehler. Nelle Gansen, Avis Hansen. l-'lorence Helms. Robert Schroeder. Beverly l':itton. Harriet Jane XYilley. Helen lVlcKee. Lawrence Stapleton. Dramatic Club I-IE organization of a Dramatic Club in October marked the consolidation of two separate groups previously engaged in the pursuit of Thespian Art: the former Shakespeare and Thespian Clubs. Boasti-ng an enrollment of some forty members, the club began its year's activities with three programs of short plays produced entirely under student directorship. The first public performance was a pantomime entitled Christmas Windows, given in collaboration with the Girls' Glee Club and members of the dancing classes, for the December meeting of the P. T. A. and for the Christmas school assembly. In February, the annual three One-Act plays were produced, under the direction of the club sponsor, Mrs. North, A comedy, The Florist Shop, a tragedy, The For- feitg and a satire, Suppressed Desires comprised the program, which was presented in our own Little Theatre-Room 317-in two afternoon and three evening per- formances. The financial results of this undertaking were decidedly gratifying. Many Dramatic Club members also took part in the Library Wax Works pro- duced as an assembly program in March and in the Senior Class Play, Life Begins at Sixteen, present-ed at the Washington School Auditorium in May to a pleased and appreciative audience. Last on the calendar came the May Party and Dance, the only social activity of the year. Held in 'Room 317 for members of the club and their friends, the affair was voted a decided success by all who were present. Officers during the first semester were: The second semester, President-Richard Mernitz. President-Bennet Levy. Vice-President-Florence Pehrkon. Vice-President-Richard Mernitz. Secretary-Ruth Wehlan. Secretary-Irmgard Zahn. Treasurer-William Morrill. Treasurer-Mario-n Sallo. 95 THREE-ONE ACTS Three-One-Act Plays Lights, action, curtain! So parted the curtains of the Little Theater of Bloomg and so began the three one-acts on February 17, and continued with five performances: two matinees and three evening performances. Success depended on the work of the able director, Mrs. North, a-nd the splendid cooperation of the cast. THE FLORIST SHOP This delightful comedy proved that flowers do speak for themselves. Maude, through her clever schemings, brings Miss Wells and Mr. Jackson, engaged for fifteen years, finally to the church step and wedding bells. And all because of orchids-or was it the Easter lily? Maude, the florist's bookkeeper. . . ....... Helen Kalcic Henry, the ofiice boy ....,......... ....... A rnold Shufro Slovsky, the proprietor ....,...,..... ,... D onald Stolzenback Miss Wells, a timid, talkative spinster .... ..... B etty McGillivray Mr. Jackson ....,.................. ....... E rnest Golan THE FORFEITB Oh, what tragedy follows when Shelton steals a ring! Because of the capable aid of Marjorie, who replaces the ring in a door hinge where it is later found, no suspicion remains to prove he was the thief. Complications are straightened outg but with all of this Shelton loses Marjorie, who says she cannot marry him because of his theft. John Pembrey, of Pembrey and Withington, jewelry Merchants , Vernon Stelter Howard Shelton, their managing clerk ..........,........... Bennet Levy Marjorie Hyde, Shelton's typist ........ .,... J osephine Janis Mrs. Mullins, a charwoman .,........ ..., F rances Puckett Thrupp, an office boy ...... . . .Richard Williams USUPPRESSED DESIRESH This satirical comedy shows what complications can occur when a woman tries to run her household according to the rules of psychoanalysis. Henrietta is an ardent believer in the new cult until her husband and sister apply its principles to her, turning the tables changes her philosophy. Henrietta Brewster .....,... ..... R uth Wehlan Stephen Brewster. . . .... Lester Gordon Mabel .,.,...,. ..... H elen McKee 97 LIFE BEGINS AT SIXTEEN I HIS year's Senior Class Play was a-n appealing story centering around an average family in a community similar to our own. The sixteen year old twins of the family and their friends, members of a secret society, take things into their own hands during their parents' absence. Some of the escapades include tracking down a criminal, staging a most unusual shoe sale, and giving a ball. just when everything seems to be going Wrong and the sixteen year olds feel that their lives are practically coming to an end, the tables are turned and it is proved that Life Begins at 16. CAST PAUL HOLLIS, an imagi-native boy of sixteen ..... . FRANNIE HOLLIS, his twin sister ,..,,....... MRS. JESSIE HOLLIS, their Mother ,.,....... HARRY HOLLIS, their Father ............ MARJORIE HOLLIS, an older sister ,..,..., SNOOKIE HOLLIS, 9 years old and a pest .... HILDA, a Swedish Maid ....,..,.....,.,...... CRANDAL SMYTHE, a young man of means .... GEORGE GORDON, a young man without means. . . . . TI-IEO ARBUCKLE j .................... . . . PIDGIE MILLER J ............ .......,.. . FA'I'I'IE ZIMMER J-of the Secret Seven DAISIE IENKINS 5 .......,........... Boo'rs BENNETT 3 i,..............i ELSIE TAGGARD, who works at the bank ..... 98 . . .Harry Morey . . .Helen McKee . . . .Ruth Olson . . . .James Kehoe . . .Helen Stanich .Florence Helme Florence Pehrkon . . .john Schlener . . .Lester Gordon .Jack McMurray . . . .Avis Hansen . . . .jack Gordon .Charlotte Brown . . . .Helen Kalcic . . .Irmgard Zahn Top Ron' -Joe 1Vingo. John Sipple, Alex Seeresse. Nelio Petrnne. Glenn Pfeil, Frank Clark. Third Rane--jolin Brown, Rohert Morrow. Robert Meidell, Paul Swope, NVilliam Britt. Svromi Row- Esinnd Cnopwoocl. John Piani. Norman Cusick QVice Pres.3. Mr. Sarff CSponsorJ Vklalter Jaenicke CSec.-Treasj, Norman Mackler, Hohert Deaver. First Row--Rolu-i't Yates, Charles McDade. Alfred Zona, joe Tintari, George Ziegler. The B Club O, it's not a group of musicians who can play the Bee , but an organization of husky, muscular athletes who have received the letter B for the various sports in which they have engaged. This letter is given them at the end of each sport season, and the athletes receiving letters are then eligible to membership to the B Club. The B Club was first created by Coach Sarlf in 1928 with the purpose of promoting the interest of boys who had not acquired a letter. In 1934 the club was reorganized with a view to bringing the boys of the various sports into closer Contact with one another. The present club has two direct purposes: to unify the spirit of the players and to keep athletics up to the high standard of sportsmanship. This includes the observance of the rules of the Illinois High School Athletic Association: clean living, fair sports- manship, and a willingness to give one's services for the benefit of his school whenever called upon. Every day during the seasonal games he must give at least two hours of his time preparing for the exhibition of his athletic prowess before the critical eyes of the crowds in the grandstands. He must also forego some of the dainties of the table and soda fountain-in fact anything that may prevent him from being in perfect physical condition during playing season. When not actually participating in the seasonal game the members are expected to help in some other way. For instance, this year the boys of the B Club were not engaged in inter-scholastic sports aloneg for they aided in the interests of intra-mural sports by promoting the games and oficiating at them. The B Club employed a new method of raising money the second semester. The members sponsored two paid assemblies during the school year. The first, on February 26, was a basketball game between the juniors and the seniors. In the second assembly, April 16, the husky athletes took to ballet dancing in presenting the B Club Follies of 1937. The proceeds of these assemblies went to the Bloom Athletic Association. 99 Top Raw-eGlenn Pfeil. Matthew Lux. Ossian Seipel, George Ziegler, Emanuel Panici, Bob Meidell. James Cooney, Robert Daly, Gabriel Persiani, Joe VVingo, John Lyell, Paul Swope. Third Rott-Coach Sartf. Silvio Garzelloni. Leo Friedlander. Charles Zizic, George Hecht, VVilliam Orr. Norman Cusick, Donald Herrmann, james Powers, Jack Miller, Robert lVeeks. VVilliani Taylor, Asst. Coach Stewart. Second RowfMac Fogle, Bob Daniels, Norman Mackler. Charles Mcllade. Hohert Deaver, Robert Morrow, John Brown, VValter Jaenicke, Robert Yates. NVilliam Britt, Robert Kunow, F1-rm! Raw-Allen Perkins. Deno Fiacco. Jerry Simone, Alphonse Pelliuo. Edward Zarlengo. Joseph Bijal-1, Americo Cioe, Paul Paulsen, John Fiacco. Joe Tintari. Heavyweight Football Team FTER the graduation had taken a toll of seven seasoned veterans, the chances of Bloom's enjoying a victorious '36 football campaign appeared more doubtful. However, the season's aspect soon changed as Coach Sarff ran his squad through its early grid paces. Many heretofore unknown boys developed almost overnight, until their ability equalled or surpassed the work of several returning gridmen upon whom Coach Sarif had rested much of the year's burden. Finally, with every member of the squad in splendid condition, Coach Sarff began to shape up an eleven that was worthy of meeting some of the best prep grid machines in the state. The nucleus of the starting ensemble was formed by the seven returning lettermen, of whom four stood out. At the tackle posts, Norman Mackler and Bill Britt took complete charge, and their fiery spirit, coupled with their bruising ability, held sway over the charging li-ne. John Brown and Bob Morrow teamed off as the other pair who furnished the squad's spark. Brown's ability to switch from his flank position to a backlield berth and still maintain a steady pace was an inspiring note to his fellows, who at the same time were led by one of Bloom's greats in the person of dynamic Bob Morrow. The Blue and White's opening fracas was a two-fold premiere. Not only did Bloom's followers see a new brand of Bloom football, but they also saw the gleaming brilliance of a night game, a feature that was initiated in the annals of Bloom athletics this past year. A capacity crowd of several thousand was on hand to witness the first tilt with the powerful Joliet aggregation, who had not been beaten for four consecutive years, and who were rated to continue with their victory stride in their game with Bloom. But the Blue and White followed through with a vicious upset of 18-0. Time and again Jaenicke and Morrow ran roughshod over the prison-city eleven, who were unable to cope with the unexpected, swift-moving machine that Sarff had moulded. 100 FOOTBALL TEAM All claims of luck vanished in the second contest as Bloom played night host to a highly lauded Riverside-Brookfield eleven. Once more. the Sarff men exhibited their style and slashed their way to a 20-6 triumph. The forward wall was particularly impressive, and the backfield literally plunged through the holes that had been opened. Riverside suffered its only defeat of the season in this ball gameq by virtue of this victory Bloom was stamped as one of the year's outstanding teams. The following week Bloom journeyed to Argo for an afternoon riltg and the players went through one of the most thrilling hours of their lives as they chalked up their third straight victory, 19-12. The scrappy opponents furnished a remarkable aerial circus, and only an 80-yard run by Bob Yates in the last period saved the day. Meeting Kankakee on their own stamping ground for a Hrst league engagement, Bloom's power vanished as quickly as it had comeg and the local lads took the short end of a 7-6 measure. John Pops Brown made Bloom's lone counter on an intercepted pass in the first few minutes of play. Reasoning that this one would be as easy as the preceding, the Bloom boys slowed dow-ng and when the K. K. K.'s pushed over a touch- down in the last minute of play on a long pass from Clawson to Millow. it was too late. Meeting another supposedly weak outfit in W'aukegan, the Bloom eleven tried to hit the comeback trailg but their efforts fell far short of their goal as a revamped Waukegan lineup severely trounced them, 33-6. Bloom once more fell by the wayside in their second league engagement as they fought a 0-0 deadlock with a much inferior Blue Island squad. The breaks and playing conditions were against Bloom constantly throughout the sunny afternoon. At this stage the Sarffmen pulled a surprise by furnishing the Golden Avalanche of Calumet City their toughest battle of the year. Two long runs in the second half provided the later league champs with their 13-0 victory. That long awaited Thornton game finally arrived. The Flying Purple were staging a great season, and here was Bloom's chance to recover her lost prestige. The tension battle was a sell out, as both rivals were confident of victoryg then came that moment- ous, crushing, and skillful attack of Thornton's that swamped Bloom 30-12. The local troop failed to match Coach Lipe's eleven in any phase of the game. 101 Center-Hobert Deaver, Robert Morrow, john Brown. First Circle Qfrom lefty 1. Robert Yates, 2. Edward Zarlengo, 3. Norman Mackler, 4. Allen Perkins, 5. George Hecht, 6. Charles McDade, 7. Americo Cioe. Second Circle ffrom lefty x. Wa'lter Jaenicke, 1. joseph Biiak, 3. James Powers, 4. Robert Konow, 5. Charles Zizic, 6. Frank Garzelloni, 7. Deno Fiacco, 8. Malcolm Fogle, 9. James Cooney, ro. Robert Daniels. PERSONALITIES HN Captain Bob Morrow, Coach Sarff had everything that a prep mentor could ask for. His driving spirit, his crushing, all-around play, and his dynamic ability easily rated him the fullback position on the All-South Suburban grid team. Last season marked the close of John Brown's brilliant grid career at Bloom. Serving at a wing position for his third consecutive year, Brown easily established himself among his mates as well as among the fans. His speed and switch ability left him a marked man on both offense and defense. Recognized for these sterling qualities, this good- looking end was unanimously selected for an All-South Suburban flank berth. Plenty of fight and the chatter won the stocky Norman Mackler a first string tackle position at the outset of the season. Teaming with Mackler at the other tackle post was the playboy of the squad, Bill Britt. Big and strong, with plenty of football energy, Britt could really play ball if he wanted to. The popular Cowboy Daniels served as Coach Sarifbs watch charm guard during the football season. Bob rapidly made up for his lack of size by blazing speed, skill, and courage, and more than once commanded the respect of his fast-charging opponents. Hobert Deaver's work at the all-important pivot position reflects his quiet yet power- ful character. Time and again Deaver has come through, speaking with action. Wallie ,Iaenicke's prowess on the track served him well on the gridiron, where he ranked as Bloom's prize dark horse. Although cut down in the latter part of the season by injuries, Omaha still kept the opposition Waiting for those dreaded end runs. Donning football togs for the first time in his high school work, elusive Bob Yates turned in an unexpectedly brilliant season. His swiftness of foot and his skillful type of play advanced him quickly to a predominant position on the gridiron. Chuck McDade, despite a severe neck injury, conducted the squad in a bristling fashion. His scrappy spirit, coupled with his capable strategy, proved to have a decided bearing on the entire grid troop. 102 Top Row-Xvarren Scott. Robert Schroeder, Richard Helsel. Ernest McNeil, VVilllam Shine, Charles Klein, Alfred Monaldi. Gerald LaMarre, Stephen Malkewicz, Clarence Pearson, Donald Norlander, Henry Clayton, Francis Pekar. Marshall Kagan. Second Rott+Philip Silberg, Andrew Manno, Earl Knetemeyer, Robert Brindle, Donald McQueen, Edward Boese, Jack McMurray, Edward Gloss, Charles DiPeso, Carmen Andrade, Sam lnguagiato, Harvey Johnsen, Monroe Foster. , Front Row-Ernest Angelini. NVillian1 Fraley, Stanley Ciarlo. John Zocchi, Sam Malvestuto, John Ross, Andrew Austin, David Vagnoni, Charles Meyers, Aldo Vitelli. VViln1er Umland, Robert Vllatson, Coach Nelson. Front Ron' tlmmginnl---Paul Simon, Curtis Brown, Felix Baran, Vincent Eddy. Lightweight Football RGANIZED for the purpose of giving the smaller boys and underclassmen a chance to perform on the grid field, the lightweight football team has once more gone through a successful season under the tutelage of Coaches Nelson and Anderberg. In the past few years participation in heavyweight football has been rather tough for the boys who did not possess the necessary physical qualifications for a first-string varsity berth, the Athletic Association had coped with the situation by putting a team on the gridiron composed of boys who wanted to learn the game of football from the very beginning. The experience gained on these lesser squads is invaluableg many of Bloom's present heavyweights learned their first football fundamentals on the lightweight practice Held. Although they are not in a standard league, the Nelsonites received more than their share of games. During the season the lights won four straight games from independent competition in and around the city. They closed their interscholastic season with three wins, one loss, and one tie. Kankakee fell before their running attack, 18-0, in a separate night tiltg and the following Week the local eleven thumped Morgan Park Military Academy, 7-0. Their other victory came when Bloom proved their progress in an aerial attack. Riverside- Brookiield was the team to fall, and the 18-6 score is an accurate estimate of the Nelsonites' worth. Calumet City was the lone team to administer to Bloom a defeat. A bad pass from center in the last quarter furnished the visitors with a safetyg and the lights eventually were beaten, 9-7. Several boys who performed on this year's lightweight team have shown enough promise to warrant attention from varsity mentors next fall. 103 Svnmd Run- -Deno Fioccu, Allen Perkins, jack Hendron. Robert XYeeks, Harmon Spina. lirerett Lorie. LeRoy Robinson. First lime -Elmer Raneri, George Hecht, Norman Cusick, Arthur Shaniho. Levio Colangelu. Heavyweight Basketball Team AST year's basketball campaign featured the most potent and the most brilliant Blue and White heavyweight quintet ever to perform on the shiny hardwood of the new gymnasium. Forming the nucleus of his team around the stalwart shoulders of Norman Cusick. Coach Sarff produced a squad that was an inspiration to its fanfare and a dread to its opponents. Their record state of seventeen victories and only six defeats is surpassed only by the remembrance of their thrilling play in the later state tournaments. The Sarifmen finished third in their respective South Suburban league standing, although they later had the supreme pleasure of knocking off the two teams that headed them in their bracket. The heavies' main weapon of offensive strength was their fre- quent and snappy fastbreak. As a counter measure Coach Sarff moulded a reputable defensive set-up which was often pressed closely during the seasonal rounds. The highlights of the season were numerous, but it remained for the state tournament competition to give the Bloom followers their greatest thrill. Playing host to the Regional Tourney the Blue and White crew swept its way to the finals. A wave of satisfaction was gained when Bloom put up a mighty game in the quarter finals to end the dominant reign of Thornton's Flying Purple. The powerful Joliet quintet, eventual state champions, downed the Sarffmen in the final clash, but as runner-up the local crew was advanced to the Sectional Tournament at Joliet. Here, the Bloom squad staged its greatest victory by upsetting once more the title- reputed Kankakee five. The followi-ng night, playing for the right to enter the finals, the Bloom team was beaten at the hands of Braid-Wood by the narrow one point margin that had won for them the previous evening. 104 Heavyweight Personalities HN Norman Doc Cusick the heavy- weights found a leader of the highest note. His exceptional ability and stalwart stature have already marked him as one of Bloom's court marvels. Lanky Booker Hart proved to be a valu- able cager in Coach Sarff's system of play. The colored star's basket barrage and slip- pery defensive qualities constantly fur- nished a major threat to the opposition. Back of Livio Colangelo's cool and delib- erate basketball form was the acme of de- termination that so often characterized the brilliant play of the Sarifmen. George Hecht's rugged floor personality was more than an outstanding attraction, for many times it went on to serve as an inspiration to his mates in the heat of a closely fought battle. His stellar shooting and fine feeding made Bud Shambo's work at the forward flank incomparable. Many times he furnished the final push that gave speed to a tremendous victory drive. Deno Fiocca was by far the best ball han- dler on either court quintet. His team spirit, courage, and ability were beyond re- proachg and only his small stature kept him from regular service. y . Lack of seasoned practice hindered the basketball aspirations of Bob Weeks, al- though Coach Sarff counted deliberately upon him to steady many of the more hectic affairs. The likeable Elmer Ranieri captured more than the average attention for his fiery and aggressive play. If the promises made by Ranieri materialize, he will readily register as varsity material next year. Second Rong-Gabriel Aprati. George Johnson, Robert Mandelco. Fred Aprati. Charles Grupp, Ralph Pappalardo, James Lupien, George Sipple, Pete Paloni, Robert Gaffney, VVax-ren Scott. First Row+Alfred Zona, Paul DeProsperis, Red Mele. john Sipple, john Matus, Francis Sears. Daniel Bergin, Richard Hesemanu. Lightweight Basketball Team OACH McCANN'S brilliant lightweight team proved to be the surprise team of the South Suburban circuit. Faced with the task of building an entirely new ensemble, the lightweight mentor, Coach McCann, adopted his usual precision-like athletic method and in a short time turned out his customary winning quintet. Rated not even a look-in during the league campaign, the Mackmen staged a mighty and tremendous last minute drive that saw them come from mediocre place to capture a share in the titular honors in the South Suburban bracket. During the early part of the season the lightweights lost three games in succession, then suddenly the team struck its stride. Forming with a fast-charging outfit, the men made a stupendous rally which saw the best of the opposition thrust aside at the first movement of Bloom's perfected court machine. At the end of the official season the Mackmen found themselves sharing the topmost position with the Kankakee aggre- gation. Their record of eleven wins and four losses seemed even more brilliant because the last six of those games were consecutive victories. Functioning almost faultlessly, the Lightweights topped off the year by entering an invitational tournament. There, pitted against the best teams of the state, the Bloom boys ran their consecutive total to ten, while advancing through the gruelling earlier rounds to the finals. However, the wearied Blue and White were beaten in the last by the hairbreadth decision of two scant points. All in all, the Mackmen closed a fast and glorious basketball year. 106 Lightweight Personalities 'IXHIBITING the great stride that he promised during his junior year, John Matus rapidly became a valuable cog in Coach M'Cann's ace ma- chine. His dependability and coolness under fire easily rated him a front-rank berth on both the offense and defense. It was fitting that Bloom's mighty offensive drive would be led by a mighty molecule in the person of that flashy and clever forward, Alfred Zona. Many times during the course of the seasonal grind the unerring style of floor play put on by Flea was enough to spur the Mackmen onward. Credited as the league's best player, John Sipple gave more than a good account of himself in his per- formances on the local hardwood. His Hery offensive spirit was matched only by his stellar defensive play. Instilled in Paul DeProsperis' scrappy nature was the flaring spark that often generated the light'a heated attack. His ability in the back court teamed well with his keen mid-court basket eye. The pivot duties of the Mack ensemble were placed in the capable hands of Louis Red Mele. Mele's scarlet thatch served served well as an example of his driving team play. In Richard Heseman, Coach M'Cann fou-nd that much needed and sought after sixth regular. It was his ability to step in at any position and main- tain the team's even pace without faltering that marked Heseman high in the prep sporting circles. Inexperience was Dan Bergin's main obstacle to a starting berthg but his willingness to learn, coupled with his effective team play, advanced him to a promising position for next year. The quiet attitude expressed by soft-spoken Francis Sears was a strong contrast to his daring and his basketball skill. in be Track Team HF EARLY performances are any indication of the cinder squad's ability, Bloom should have a very favorable and successful close for the current track campaign. As usual, the guidance of the tracksters was placed in the capable and experienced hands of E. R. Nelson and Glenn Anderberg. These two men have developed a group of boys in both the junior and senior divisions that have produced fine work. The track team held its opening meet with Blue Island, and once more the local lads flashed their heels, dug in their spikes, and romped easily on to victory. The seniors took the visitors by a 94 to 19 measure, and the juniors triumphed 87 to 9. In the second clash of the year the oval crew ran up against Chicago's prize track aggregation in University High, and both Bloom sections were conquered by the fast-stepping oppo- nents. The senior group was beaten 66 to 47. A thrilling heartbreak came when the juniors of Bloom rose to new heights only to be nosed out by a close 48 Vi to 46 V2 margin. Considering things as a whole Bloom has a very good chance to advance far in future meets. Inexperience has yielded to enthusiasm, and both squads have shown themselves to be more than willing in their work to date. As an added attraction the coaching staff staged a quadra-ngular meet for the junior tracksters, and Bloom came through to head the list in great style. The juniors compiled a total of 68 points, which was even more than the combined scoring of their three opponents. Of the other track squads entered, Kankakee placed second, Blue Island finished third, and the Calumet City group brought up the rear. This season the local crew has produced several prominent men in each division. The work of James Saunders, Bud Schiewe, Edgar Morgan, Bob Meidell, Harmon Spina, and Francis Sears has been better than average for Bloom's junior group. In the elder section John Piani, George Zeigler, Eugene Stevenson, Wilbur ZumMallen, Hobert Deaver, Chuck DiPeso, Joe Tintari, and Alex Sceresse have shouldered the burdens. It is very probable that all of Bloom's point-getting will be accomplished by these boys. The track meets to date have already marked the falling of the old records in the junior activities. Bud Scheiwe set a new mark for the discus, Harmon Spina, Bob Meidell, and Francis Sears hold a three-way tie for the junior high jump record. 108 A, , M , .. , . r l Tap Row-Alex Sceresse, joe Tintari. Charles DiPeso, George Ziegler. Center Rowjames Sanders, John Piani, Esmond Coopwood. First Row-Robert Meidell, Eugene Stevenson, Harmon Spina, Joe Wingo. Track Personalities HN JOHN PIANI the cinder mentors have found the ideal track man. His swiftness of foot and spirit of cooperation have already helped him to set a brilliant new record for the 440-yard run. Joe Tintari, Iron Mike of the Bloom track team, is entered in practically every senior eventg and his determination to win is so strong that he has long been one of the chief point-getters on the Blue and White squad. George Ziegler's flashy work down the hurdle lane and in the high jump pit was very heartening during his junior year. Now, even though the senior section has produced much intense rivalry, he has managed to remain one of the mainstays of the track team. Coaches believe Eugene Steve'nson's high hurdle form excellent. Everyone who sees his calmness and poise is surprised at his swift action on the cinder path. Time and again Chuck DiPeso has thundered down the broad jump path for a leap to gain another first place for Bloom. In Alex Sceresse, Bloom has ia South Suburban League champion for the exciting and breath-taking 660-yard dash. His commendable work in the half-mile is another out- standing feature of his track ability. Developing rapidly, Bob Meidell has become one of the laurel gaining stars in the younger section. ' The high man for total points made during the course of the track campaign is James Saunders. His infectious spirit and speedy style mark him as one of Bloom's best. Harmon Spina's stellar work in the junior division has made him a real asset to the squad. He has repeatedly gained more than his quota of pointsg he also holds the junior high jump record over two of his teammates. Esmond Coopwood's easy and natural style has gained him a lofty position in the eyes of the opposition. This season painful injury cut down his grade of work in the senior high hurdles, but he has done his share toward a successful track season. 109 Baseball Team HN THE veins of every true blooded American sportsman there is that extra tingle, that extra thrill for our great and glorious national pastime of baseball. This spring, after graduation had riddled the regular ranks of the Mackmen, some seventy-odd boys reported to Coach M'Cann with the high hopes of eventually earning a regular position on a flashy and credited Bloom nine. Included in that group were only three lettermen, and upon these three the baseball mentor formed the nucleus of his diamond combination. After looking over each prospect with a keen and experienced eye, M'Cann cut down the large and ambitious group of potential greats to his usual working quota of twenty- three men. The departure of so many veterans blasted the first string berths wide open, and it was very evident that Boss M'Cann would have to offset his team's inexperience with the other factors of smart baseball. However, the squad readily responded to Mr. M'Cann's treatment, and before long it was evident that the Bloom nine would spend a good share of its effort on the victory trail. Toward the end of April the Mackmen went through their opening day festivities with plenty of promise and enthusiasm, but without enough practiceg the powerful Washington club of East Chicago turned them back with a decisive victory. The second encounter of the year furnished the nine with their first win of the year. A shifting lineup coupled its power at the bat with a bit of fine hurling, and as a result Lockport succumbed to the Bloomites. A classy LaGrange outfit put a temporary stop to the Mackmen's winning streak as they managed to nose out a victory over the local diamond troup. The North Shore squad, as in previous years, proved to be the Bloom's jinx team as they took the heart-breaking tilt with a scant one-run margin. Then, in their only other appeara-nce previous to this writing, the Blue and White aggregation took a close verdict from Blue Island in the opening game of the South Suburban League. After seeing all possible material in action during these first four games Coach M'Cann has a pretty definite idea of his starting nine, and from now on the Mackmen will be drilled daily for the tough competition ahead. 110 The bulk of the mound work has been handled brilliantly by a reformed outfielder and infielder. Frankie Husarik trotted from his keystone position of last year to the pitcher's hill, and from there he has captured both of Bloom's present victories. Unex- pected pitching quality also developed in Bud Shambo, who left his spot in the outfield to come in and share the pitching spotlight with Husarik. His left-handed slants have been above par, but the pesky influence of hard-luck has dogged him in his two mound appearances to date. The backstop duties are being handled by two freshmen, Joe Bijak and jack Henderon, whose work in the opening clashes has been promising. The infield of the Bloom nine is composed of Sonny Kristie, lb, Earl DiTella, 2bg Walter Flager, ssg and Glenn Pfeil, 3b. Coach M'Cann has switched the inner roster around in order to find the best combination possible, and from appearances at least, the above four will receive the majority of the starting assignments. The hard-hitting Kristie and Flager are new men to this year's squad. Earl DiTella was a member of the group last season, while Glenn Pfeil is the only letterman of the four. At the same time M'Cann has given the reserve work of the inner defense to Tony Janis and Thomas Patty. The outfield has come along in great fashion, both at the plate and in the field. The three outer-gardeners are James Bekeza, Le Roy Robinson, and Allen Perkins. Bekeza is a holdover from the past year, but the other two are comparatively new. The utility duties in the outfield are taken care of by Leo Pilotto, along with one of the pitchers or catchers. The record of the team to date is as follows: Washington .,........ . . . 9 Bloom .... . . . . 3 Lockport .... . . , 4 Bloom ..,. . . . . 9 LaGra-nge . . . . , 7 Bloom. , . . . . 6 Blue Island . . . ......... 0 Bloom. . . . . . 1 INSET PERSONALITIES All four of the inset figures close their high school baseball careers with the finish of the present season. All members of this quartet played with the Blue and White nine last year, and upon them Coach M'Cann has rested the burden of the season's success. The action of Frank Husarik upon the diamond is beyond reproach. His hitting is not to be questioned, his pitching is effective, and his fielding is brilliant. These three qualities and his fine spirit have made Husarik one of the best ball players ever to per- form on the Bloom diamond. With hitting as his main feature and experience as his material strength, Bud Shambo has established himself as a powerful cog in the Mack baseball machine. As in previous years of competition his dependability has made him just as popular with his mates as with the crowd in the stands. One of the big guns of the Mackmen's batting barrage was the likable and capable James Bekeza. His terrific work at the plate was a veritable thorn in the side of many of the opposing hurlers, and his action in the outer gardens was above par for that department. On the baseball field Glenn Abie Pfeil was one of the big siege guns. Ever on the go, Abie's initiative spurred his teammates on to victory. His fielding and hitting placed Glenn among the topnotch players on the Bloom nine. 111 SPORTS THROUGH THE YEAR I , , First Rm:-Pearl Jahns, Olina Corradi, Miss Liela Yeazey, Valerie Maystrovich. Svrumi Run' -Marjorie Stein, Lucille Zyrllewski. Doris Hartman, Eileen Ellis. G. A. A. HIS year the G.A.A. under the supervision of Miss Liela Veazey and Miss Helen Cutler, girls' athletic directors, and with the aid of the board whose oiiicers con- sist of Olina Corradi, President, Pearl Jahns, Vice-Presidentg Valerie Maystrovich, Secretary-Treasurer, has successfully completed its second year as a member of the Illinois State Girls' Athletic Association. ' The girls have worked hard this year to achieve their awards. The highest award is the 2000-point state emblem, followed by the state letter I for which 1600 points are required, and the local awards gained by securing 1200 points and 600 points. The G.A.A. sponsored its annual basketball and volleyball tournament, and put on as a special addition a ping pong tournament. This contest included both boys and girls. The organization purchased one ping pong table, and another at the recommendation of Mr. Puckett. was donated by the Board of Education. Other sports which have aroused major interests among the girls are archery, bad- minton, and baseball. The girls again, on March 15, joined the basket shooting contest this year. Thirty girls were chosen to compete against a number of other schools. The G.A.A. has also been active in social activities. A party was held for the fresh- men. A posture walk and various ballet and tap dances were presented to the student body. The girls participated in play days at different schools. Twelve girls attended a State G.A.A. play day at Proviso Township High School last fall, and at Joliet this 'spring. A group of senior and junior girls were entertained at a splash party, january 30, given by Thornton girls. The annual local play day of the G.A.A. was held in May. So it is with regret on the part of the seniors that this season closes, for the juniors there is one more year to look forward tog the sophomores anticipate keen competition in the future, the freshmen realize there are three more years of hard practice in bas- ketball. 113 Volleyball WITH shouts of put it over the net and send them a swift serve, the volley- ball season was on. Picture sixteen girls on the gym floor, the players are in position, cooperating to their utmost with their fellow team-mates. Volleyball offers close competition and requires speed and skill on the part of the player. It arouses vivid action and thrills the player as well as the spectator. Practice for class teams started about the middle of October. Two teams from each class were chosen, and a third team for the girls who had not carried the required four solids the previous semester. When the time came for the choosing of teams, it was decided to have three divisions in the tournament: blue, red, and white. The teams in one class played each other, and the winner went into the blue division and the loser into the red. The white division comprised the second teams. The freshmen did not play the other class teams, as they were not ready to compete with those classes. The eligibility for first teams is: to have carried four solids the previous semester, to have attended regular practices after school. Much interest was shown in the class tournament of 1936-37. The freshmen, newly acquainted with the game, showed unfailing sportsmanship. The sophomores, with two years of experience, exhibited skill. The juniors, playing a very snappy game, were a considerable hindrance to other teams. The seniors, nevertheless, came through in fine style to win the tourney. Three years ago, when these seniors were sophomores, they won the first place honors. Perhaps they hold a magic formula for a championship. As far as indoor sports are concerned, volleyball has long been a favorite of the girls and gives evidence of continuing to be so. TEAM STANDINGS Blue Division Red Division White Division W. L. W. L. W. L. Senior ...... . . .3 0 Senior .... .... 3 0 Junior a ........ .3 0 Sophomore a ...... 2 1 Junior a . . . .... 2 1 Sophomore a Q33 . .2 I Sophomore b ...... 1 2 Freshman b ...... 1 2 Sophomore b ...... 1 2 Junior a . . . . . .0 3 Sophomore a ...... 0 3 Sophomore af4j . .0 3 114 5 z 115 Basketball ITH the shrill sound of a whistle and the click of the timekeeper's watch, the 1937 basketball season was on. With loud cheers from the sidelines many on- lookers of the various classes rooted their favorite teams to victory. This year's season proved to be one of the most successful thus far at Bloom for girls. Before the annual class tournament, starting the first part of March, a practice tour- nament was conducted. In this contest different teams were selected, consisting of those girls who played well together. This selection was determined by many hours of prac- tice. Various nights after school were set aside for the different classes to practiceg in this way the girls were given a chance to play with a change of teammates. This pro- vided the instructors with the opportunity for finding out with whom the players clicked, This was an experiment in this field, and since it proved to be such a suc- cess, it will probably become a yearly event. In both the practice tournament and the class tournament the senior teams came through on top as in the past three years, with many victories to their credit. The class tournament is conducted somewhat differently from the practice tournament. In the former, each class team, junior, senior, freshman, or sophomore, has a chance to play all the other class teams. However, in the practice tournament the elimination system was used until just two teams were left to play off the finals. In the class tournament the winner is decided by the number of games lost and won. The seniors, with four vears of experience, were spurred on by their ever-Hghting spirit and in the last game overwhelmed the juniors. There were many interesting and exciting games between the sophomores and the freshmen, which proved that they, too, have the fight necessary for a victory. 116 ETB!-XLR? 1 Badminton SOMETHING entirely different in the line of sports was introduced for the girls this year. It was the fascinating and exciting game of badminton. Although it was rather intricate, the girls soon mastered the technique of keeping the shuttle-cock in the air and in motion back and forth across the net. In some ways similar to tennis, badminton also combines some of the principles of volleyball. The racquets are much lighter and have a smaller striking surface than tennis racquets. The shuttle-cock has a hard rubber bottom and is topped with a circular arrangement of quills. Because these quills are easily damaged, the less experi- enced player finds the game Very difficult. The object is to place the shuttle-cock or birdie in the opponent's court in such a fashion that it is difficult to return. It is necessary to hit the birdie on the fly. This game, comparatively new in America but old in foreign countries, has rapidly gained favor in the past year and promises to become one of Bloom's most popular indoor sports. Archery Swish! Another arrow zooms through the air and finds its place in the target. Bloom co-cds today prove themselves modern Vfilliam Tells. Archery is a spring sport offering keen competition. The Girls' Athletic Department has a system whereby the archer, upon acquiring a certain number of points is credited to a class. The white class requires 135 points, the black class 170 points, the blue class 200 poixitsg the red class 250 pointsg and the gold class, the hope of every girl, 270 points. For each division a felt arrow, the color of the class, is awarded. 118 Toi' Row -f Alyce Crum, Mary McCaskey, Marion Dun- :an. Margaret Tichenor, Jayne Cummings, Bernarline Hinck- ley. Angela liasbarra, Alberta Evans. SLTUJHY R17TiLfN3llC1' Ren- zetti, Verna Rah. Bernice Barilow. Marjorie Lorenz. Miss Veazey. Eleannre VVil- son, Evelyn Hanimer, Evelyn - Pfeifer. Edith Arcaris. Frou! Fmt'-Rutli Tere ranova. Clara Smith. llarliara NVestphal, Frances Guy. Carol Bindley, Margaret Frances Engelhardt, Betty McAllister, Lois Stefan. Dance Club VERY Tuesday morning one may find Miss Veazey directing the girls of the X and Y dance clubs with, one-two-three-fourg one-two-three-four. This practice has resulted in getting some very skillful dancers, who have appeared before the student body several times. Frances Guy and Clara Smith performed at the Christmas Play with a polkag Mildred Sperti, Elizabeth Engelhardt, and Audrey Bahlman gave a doll danceg while Betty McAllister, Ruth Terranova, Barbara Westphal, LaVina Hoecker, Iona Swingler danced The NVooden Soldiers accompanied by Vernagene Wickstroni on the drum. A gypsy dance was given by Alyce Crum and Lydia DeLuca, a-nd Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue by Carol Bindley and Frances Engelhardt. Several girls entertained a club at Community Center. The program consisted of The Wooden Soldiersf' a minuet, and the skaters' waltz. Tumbling Club Every Tuesday morning the girls of the Tumbling Club meet in the gym to improve their ability in stunts, pyramids, and tumbling. During the second semester a new set of officers has successfully led both the X and Y sections. The officers are: President-Irma Stahl. Secretary-Jean Bonath. Vice-President-Dolores Swingler. Treasurer-Jane Bonath. Tap Rim- Elizabeth line Morgan. liernice Covington. Irene Janke. Antoinette De Frank. ,Mulrey Jaeger. Jane Leach. Betty Kraenier, Srroml Row Jean Tinnatli. Gena Delilwertio, Mzlrjorie Lorenz. Regina Capriotti. Jn- sephine Sora. Evelyn Pfeifer. Geraldine Pfeifer, Donna NYei-haar. Frm!! Ruin -ff Lois Scott. LaYina llnecker. Miss Cutler, Irma Stahl. Jane Bonatli. 119 POSING DANCERS v f . fe I F'm'97.'i '7if i '7'f'i' 'f'.?? f- FP 1'I'? 'foi'1' . . .. .- , ' Insular In: Liiim Nw FLQM-fxzzrf '- BZI'5sa ZY 'YS' H ',.. . Tw z:u.'Q-ch vha 5u,.'ra. mi' u n ' 'Q' 1? gnu! bg I 2, 'A , X x . 3' f 1.2i:'. -113. XX 1 ',' I ,RQ -14 gm if .fp .Ea isa- 'ai' 35 -Q2 .- I 1 i f I -.N 42?-P-f 'Qj.g. ,' N, f 'Pai-'Q ----:- 1'.'..f5'.gfii ' I l 1. '65 -H' f-ii: ' 3 KL: -FH: 1-PJ .: ' LQEIKQ Rig, 'L ,nga K. l-- ,Ep ,QQ ' gi ww ag - 13 A. , , ,N ,, H, u f.-A 2. E- F 1 E Y S 1- 4' , i r 3 1 5 A AF if L5 fi' 135 5121 5 5? 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Imagine the delight of being able to hitch up and go places at a moment's notice, without ever a thought as to where you will eat, or where you will sleep, or what the trip will cost. The uncertainty of hotel accommodations, the questionable quality of restaurant fare, and the vexation of frequently having to drive far into the night tq find satisfactory lodgings combine to make touring fall considerably short of being an unalloyed pleasure. Go where you will, hunting, camping, and fishing to your heart's content, visiting strange cities and the nation's famed beauty spots that you have long wanted to see, spending the winter in the balmy Southland and the summer at a cool northern lakeside, improving your health or finding fresh interests that will give added zest to living. All these are yours to enjoy from this day on if you have a trailer at your disposal, a Home on Wheels that travels right along with you and provides you with the self same comforts and conveniences that you are accustomed to at home. --Marilyn Wanderwarf. Patterns Warm Breath Dew drops on a blad-2. Crystal clear-look now, behold! Warm breathg they will fade. Seasons Peach buds, now a blossom. Petals fall, the fruit is picked. A withered brown branch. 91- F5 FZ- 2: Summer Rain Summer wind and yellow sky. A drop of rain-drinking flowers. Refreshed world, the sun! -Jack Gordon. An Afternoon Quarter to one- Lab work done. Chemistry B Do we have fun? Quarter to two- A poem through English 4 B There! It's five to! Quarter to four- The Indian War History B Gosh! What a bore. -Bill Maxwell. 121 A Garden These do a garden make- Purple flags Along stone walks, Green grass, cool moss, A still, clear pool, Jagged rocks. 25 21' if- IP TRIOLET Let us make a little song Out of tears and laughter, Out of right and wrong Let us make a little song Not too short, and not too long, But let nothing matter. Let us make a little song Out of tears and laughter. Il- 21' 25- 25 SILHOUETTES Black shadows fall On the moonlit pool Like silhouettes cut Out of Night. -Ruth Olson. The World and I I do not ask the world for fame, For dazzling lights to Haunt my nameg The limelight holds a dread for me, A short-lived fame is all I see. I want a chance to prove my worth 0h, World of avarice, tears, and mirth! Give me the taskg I have the toolsg Merit is not prized by fools. You must have faith, I have been told, Faith in yourself to make you boldg To fight calamity and strife Have ideals to guide your life. --Christine Brooks When Is a Flounder Not a Flounder? O has not enjoyed the flavor of that succulent delicacy, filet of sole? Charles Lamb might Well have devoted an essay to the praise of such a dainty. It is no less an achievement for Mother Nature to produce perfection in nourishment than it is to arch a multi-colored bow across the heavens, for despite its radiant beauty, the stomach is unsatisfied by a rainbow. From what does filet of sole come? Some lithe, silvery aristocrat of the deep? Let's see. Imagine yourself on a hot summer night, trudging along a road fdeserted except for hungry mosquitoesj toward the seashore of one of our southern states. You have no stout line and tackle. No picturesque fishing schooner awaits you. But you carry a pointed iron rod, a pail for a game bag, and make your way by the light of a lantern. When you arrive at the water's edge, the chase begins. You carefully inspect the ocean's bottom Qankle deepj for traces of sole, or rather the humble flounder. There are many rocks and shells to attract you, and an occasional crab with murderous-looking scissors attached to his face. But wait, here are a couple of the popping bulbs for Wl1iCh the natives have told you to look. You bravely raise your spear and drive it down near the queer looking bumps. The flounder, who has been waiting for his midnight snack to arrive, disturbed by the iron, characteristically flounders away, churning up mud and sand. Rubbing your eyes, you wonder how this animated pancake can be the main course on a 32.00 dinner. He has some of the earmarks of a fish, but his navigationz is absolutely unfishlike. He undulates through the brine along a vertical plane, in variable wave lengths, somewhat like a wet bedsheet in the March wind. A good idea of his outline may be had by drawing an ellipse, without instruments. Surely there is 'some mistake! Such a clumsy, unromantic beast is useless at best! No, the native will say, you had the right party. Try again. Aimed at the next pair of peculiar bumps, which you learn are the eyes of the flounder, the pike holds, and you pail your catch. Examination proves him stranger than you thought. Prop him up on his side flike a China platterj, and the truth is apparent. The flounder is a fish with not enough ambi- tion to act like one. He rolls over on his side from sheer indolence, and acquires the exact coloring of his surroundings. His eyes are out of joint, and his mouth stretches to almost impolite dimensions. Nearly his entire circumference is decorated with a single fin, which looks like the edge of a pa-per napkin. Converting this monstrosity into a feast for the Epicure is one of the wonders of modem gastronomy. The flounder is a changeling in the finny world, an expensive item on the menu, but in his own element he is a first class flop. -Roger Spencer. 123 A Narrow Escape Seated one day in the classroom, I was dreaming and half asleepg And my reason endeavored vainly My thoughts on the lesson to keep. I knew not what I was dreaming, Nor where I was drifting to, But a voice broke in on my musing, Like a bolt from out of the blue. Was it English or history? To me it nothing meantg I only knew that a question From the teacher to me was Sent. Seated that day in the classroom, I grew nervous and ill at easeg And my mind attempted feebly To control my shaking knees. For I knew not what she was asking, Nor why she was asking me, For my mind still wandered idly Down that dreamland sea. But the teacher was standing expectant, And a threatening silence reignedg Her expression was sort of patient, But more than that, it was pained. I shook the enveloping stuporg Endeavored to answer then, When a sound broke in on my anguish Like a sound of the grand Amen. It flooded my heart with thanksgiving, And filled my head with relief. It brought back my mind from dreaming Where it seemed determined to dwellg For, like sleep to a weary person Came the welcome dismissal bell! At a loss for a theme subject, I heard The Lost Chord on the radio and this' brainstorm is the result. -John Brown. 124 Soliloquy of a Second Story Man -I HIS door opens with a slight squeak. I must be careful. Made it, with barely af sound. Now it's exactly seven paces to the right till I get to the stairs. Sure is dark in here. I wish I dared to shine a light. What noise was that? Only the windows rattling from a passing truck. Mary said this job would be perfectly safe if I kept quiet. Ah! the stairs. Which step was the squeaky one? Oh, yes, she told me to skip the fourth one. One--two-three-I better feel with my hands for that fifth one. Noi misplays now. Now three steps to the landing. This last flight of stairs is safe. Which way from here? Let's see, she said twelve steps down the hall to the right. I wish I was done with this. Too dark and dismal like. Oi-ooh, someone's coming toward me. His steps are almost silent. Reminds me of the-time-He's coming closer, I better get my gun ready. Don,t want to be hasty though. I-Ie's rubbed me-he'll get me surd now! It's only a cat. What a fool I am. Mary never mentioned no cat, though. Mighty peculiar. Here's the picture! Now' to get it down. She said it was simple. There, but where's the knob? Got it. Now three clicks to the right, one-two-three, eight to the left. O'.K. Now four back to the right. Lucky we rehearsed this so often. Gov'nor shouldn't have hired such a smart maid as Mary. A slow downward pull opens it now. It's coming! Quit rubbing my legs, cat. You bother me. Now for the dough. I guess this is it. Can't light up to find out 'cause the old man's sleeping right there. Almost too much for my pockets. Suits me, though. This job's the easiest one in a long time-best since I was out of Joliet. I'll remember not to hurry out. That's what gave me that last stretch of two years. Ah! back to the door. No squeaking now. Out in the open again. I'm too smart for these bums. Why not ditch the country? Mary'cl get the blame. Why didn,t she think of that? Boy, what an idea-I'll go to- the station now. Here comes a taxi-at two A. M. too. What luck. Hey taxi! No, wait a minute. Who's that saying, Yes, that's the man? Mary!-with a gang of coppers getting out of the taxi. The dirty, lowdown, double-crosser. I give up. What's that? You're a secret operator out for guys like me? Oh, well, how long will I get free room and board this time?,' -James Mulford. Samplers Swishing, shivering, spine-chilling wind and Hard, merciless, little bullets of snow beating down. Gray skies promising endless flurries above the already Burdened house-tops. Thin, gaunt trees waving unclad limbs at the school-children Who run home with their red mittens and still Redder noses. Old men walking carefully along the ice pavements Rubbing cold, work-gnarl-ed hands. On the pond- Gay, merry figures skim and swerve With the freedom that is youth's. Night with its biting winds and frosty moon Comes quickly and without warning Over the white-blanketed tow-n. -Nelle Gansen. 125 Impressions A great, hollow click! A clock in the corridor Mecha-nically repeats-another minute Has found eternity. Down semi-darkened halls a janitor Drags his brooms and boxes From room to room. Intermittent series of jarring footsteps Resound above: The clash of boxes Shoved against steel lockers, And the dependable, reverberating answer Returns swiftly from another hall. Dropping of tools, and Stone re-echoes steel. Our school silent at night, After a busy clamor of the day. 3? Fi' 31' il' A long, reflecting corridor, Along its walls Innumerable steel lockers Stand stiff and erect, Flat, shoved against the wall, As toy soldiers at forced attention. Parallel slits for ventilation Reflect the light, In straight, parallel rows. From a distant archway A lone light spreads its rays Throughout the hall- Scattering reflections. -Janet Vanderwalker Supper Time Bright, cheery faces and supper served At the big kitchen table. Comfortable, homey odors of cabbage or baked beans And fragrant coffee and doughnuts Fill the house. Shades are pulled down against the Intrusion of night, And happy figures gather carefree ,Round the red-checked table to chat and dispel the worries Of the day. Laughter And unrestrained voices reaching across the table as troubles Take flight. Etiquette books forgotten, elbows touch in friendly fashion and Content At supper time. -Nelle Gansen. 126 The Cottonwoods Our walk runs down between two rows Of cottonwoods, whose branching knows The serenade of every bird, Goldfinch and grosbeak I have heard. On every tree the breezes stir The leaves into a dancing blur. They're not like soldiers, stiff and till, But pillars in a vaulted hall: A hall of shadow, cool, serene, Where nests of every bird are seen, A hall whose Gothic arch is quick With living leaves. I hear the click Of squirrel claws above my head. I like to pause before I tread That walk in friendly fashion laid, And enter peacefully the shade. -Frances Puckett. Bulletin Boards BULLETIN boards of cork composition, one or more in each room. On each are papers, maps, programs, poems, calendars, pictures, grade distribution charts, mar- vels of physics, biological oddities, all fastened there by metal pieces that boys put on seats for others to sit down on. The material differs with th-e subject taught, one teacher may have a Latin manu-w script on said boardg another specializes in political satires-in form of cartoonsg an- other put up graphs of sines, cosines, and tangcnts. Varied subjects? Millions and one with a wealth of information on a million and one cork composition bulletin boards. -James Smith. Retrospect Four years of high school have swiftly flown, The sweetest and shortest I've ever known, The fun I've had is a thing of the past, But oh, how long the memory will last. -Louise I-Ieiser. 127 AK FRESH 4' odd uno, X , .A ' I ' fl Q: W Q 1 DS! x 1' y ,L l 'I r f A QQ 3 - YC5 f f' KA '? 13 h SzPt. 7' 3 I f f fvffxf r r rf 45 Ff fw SX K dx fgwf 'F' '4 + 17 T E ea t LK ' sqm 1, 51rt.I'B ' EW X BLMNEJ X A Sgftlq EJ? G x K 1' I If ,f Octff '- 1 . .7 y ' L ', THE' 3 W,',fym7v'e'giS2'AZ 1, ' ' 'OM , ,J 'Cgf-i2.'f2fA ,EA gfff vnNhx..'tfT:+g- .1 .5 f ex Zn fn QW f ,V way, Aw' gm, I --- ,J , X1 C' T' 7 L QFfn'fJ' I In ! -' f if ocrw y I f f 5.2 QD - 5, - .J N ffwifgtifwy f 'gf I' 4'-N 7,3 v- 9f1x'Mi N f f Q -7 ' Wvfrr fQ'gn,f5. ' J M . Y: ' 'AH M . M- - if W , Oct. 14 va I b G M :fx ,. ,H 5: P oct. K .- .1 A, Q . N. fvov.q-fe Q ' V f. -,. ,ME P 128 .x - V C' I., C 5 ,, Q 1 J I , x., X , N Xia, 'x Octfl-3 '74,-N i l l , - ga . 'll' P JM k 4 Q5 X MJ ' li X ' 42 if I Mm ,e f W S f xx V Il .id ' f' l . r C W' , A NUM G l 'f git QXYF -, xml 6 XV -wx NW. YF JL A- JWHNIIJLIIMMM lllHtl'lI!MIlll4MlWK Calendar ! SEPT. 4-Freshies eagerly explore Bloom, forgetting the adage: Curiosity killed a cat. Many upper classmen were heard humming the Prisoner's Song, as they returned to the old routine. SEPT. 14-The noise of the week! Mr. Puckett's Special led the Freshies into their first pep meeting. SEPT. 18-Shining helmets, glaring lights, plus dazzling field work equals one brilliant victory-Bloom 18-Joliet 0. OCT. 9-Who was all wet? Bloom was-as the rooters departed with downcast looks. Kankakee 7, Bloom 6. - OCT. 14-1936 Annual missed All American by a few points. 1937 Class-Watch your step! OCT. 16-Krazy cats and Krazy Seniors! Many couldn't tell which was which at the Senior Mixer. OCT. 24-Some Bloom girls traveled to Proviso for a Play Day. They returned home with light hearts but heavy feet. OCT. 29-A great heat wave felt in Bloom assembly. Cause? The hot speeches by the forum preceding the presidential election. NOV. 4-S-6-Their theme song We've got everything! Bloom's musicians captured seventeen seats in the All-State Orchestra with Roger Spencer occupying the coveted concertmeister's chair. . NOV. S-6-Bloom was hot the night of the sth at the boniire, but Thornton burned her up at the game next day. NOV. N20-No, not the 'nine members in the United States Court, but on their way to become just as wise. National Honor Society adds nine Bloom highest ranking students to its membership. 129 If DEC. IW. c.ICl. X N. ANTI. F151 W FEB. l7. I'i. IFE K ' gig C53 t i wivculf :IPX 24-23: 130 Calendar DEC. 19-Christmas Windows-Pictures of the Shutouts on Merry Christmas Eve. DEC. 19-Santa Claus comes to town-The Christmas Party gives the first warning of approaching festivities. JAN. 4-Big Question-How can we come down to a diet of sandwiches and milk for lunch? JAN. 19-Twenty-one seniors get diplomas and rush out to meet the cold rebuifs of the wide world. JAN. 21-22- And so far into the night -Busily trying to absorb eighteen weeks' work in two nights. You've guessed it! Exams! JAN. 22-One more semester bites the dust--carrying with it joys and woes. FEB. S-Yellow dogs, pink dogs-fno pink elephantsj. A great circus show! Freshies' delight fand seniors' too.j FEB. 19-The Junior Class runs the assembly and runs on Betty Robinson-Olympic track star. FEB. 17-19-Future Garbos and Gables show us their talent in the Three-One-Acts. FEB. 26-Sharpshooting seniors defeat jittery juniors at assembly. FEB. 27-The Amazons ai'n't what they used to be-not by a long shot-or even a free throw. Senior girls 27, Faculty Women 10. FEB. 24-27-Bloom plays host to eight neighbors. The district tournament rages in Bloom gym. 131 APNLJ Q, Armmw. 1, NX BR. 1'1- E H U 9V 553 X Mmm, 132 CALENDAR March 12-Madame Reader's Waxworks come to life! Story book characters por- trayed by library girls. March 21-27-Time out for the Easter Bunny. April 14--The Waxworks travel to Thornton for first exchange program. April 15-What price Bloom? Annual assembly gives students a demonstration of future activities of certain students. Pressure started on Annual subscription drive. April 16-Two hundred pound Bill Britt portrays delicate Juliet in B Club follies. April 24-Track team runs away with Blue Island in the start of a season and gives good promise for the Thornton climax. April 30-Large bodies, small bodies, big heads fin circumference measurementj, little heads. Cap and gown day! i April 30-State Orchestra Contest, of soloists and ensembles at Normal, Illinois. May 3-7-Going, going, gone! Last chance to order an annual fades as May 7 passes. May S-No need to wear'suit coats to school any longer. Kodaks gathered in. May 13-14-Senior players prove Life Begins at Sixteen, to the satisfaction of large crowds. . . , . . May 13-14-15-National Orchestra Contest, Columbus, Ohio. May 20-Senior dinner-dance. Last official get together. May 29-Juniors finally decide to give a prom. June 4- All's well that ends well. Commencement. 133 From the Editors' Easy Chair AFTER the rush and anxiety of securing copy for the annual ceased, we, the editors, sink with a sigh of relief into our easy chairs, and meditate on a question which had not before occured to our overwrought minds. just who were the aids aside from the student staff, who helped in the race towards the completion of the Bloom? Who per- formed those services so vital to the life of our book? To these behind-the-scene work- ers we express our appreciation: To Miss Hess, for her interpretation of the theme, which awakened new interest in the old-fashioned samplers and made the quaint and picturesque woven maxims a lasting memory. To Miss Mellinger, who because of her ardent interest in the make-up of the book, has become almost an accepted proof-reader of the annual. With the aid of her sister, Louise, she caught such errors as punctuation, spelling, or sentence clarity, before the copy was sent finally to the printer. To Miss Ash and the Art Department the Bloom is indebted for the division pages that interpret so cleverly school life through age-old samplers. Q To Miss Wallace who discovered when the emergency call came, the latent talent of some of her senior English students. They proved the saying, Necessity becomes mother of invention. Thus the Literary Section was produced. To Mr. Peterson the Bloom owes much to his willing response to the continuous calls for posters from the advertising managers, who worked under the guidance of Mr. Bull and Mr. Berg. To Miss Way, whose early work on the annual was unavoidably interrupted, and who after the Easter vacation gave continuous direction to the staff in organizing, editing, and compiling the 1937 Annual. As an emergency measure she was forced to train inex- perienced students to do the intricate work of book making, and necessary accurate business methods. We cannot close without expressing our sincere gratitude to the business men of Chicago Heights whose financial aid gave opportunity for fine colorful engraving and artistry to the Bloom pages. If it had not been for some of this generosity, the Bloom would have been merely an annual record of student life. Lastly, to the many others whose interest in the annual which has become the tra- ditional book with both parents and citizens of Chicago Heights by revealing the high school life, we, the editors, express our hearty appreciation, and hope that in your perusal of the 1937 Annual you may be both enlightened and entertained. The Editors Barbara Smythe Josephine J anis 134 T011-1. Deep thinking. 2. Our Xmas Tree. 3. Bloom Chess Champion. Third--1. Studious??? 2. Lunch Tickets, please. 3. Artists in room 31. Second-1. Favorite junior. 2. Art exhibit at Bloom. 3. Quaint Lady. 4. Versatile Bill Firsi-l. Bull fight episode. 2. Silhouettes at Library entrance. 3. Izzy at her desk 135 fi' Tc, rein: :T :: :: 1: full: ::La: ::7:: 1, Ellie: W- 7 T f -- T Complimenls of :A ..Q-- H 1' REFRIGEIIATORS - RADIOS Zum Mallen,Fleming i LUGGAGE - SPORTING Goons H 1 WASHERS 8: STovEs 1 Co' A Ab' S Ch' I-I ' hi' Ill' ' 11 :L t I 91 ss Illinois sf. Phone C. H. 492 .3 'Cage mg S mms ein fe: : ff: :Y .7:1:,Y:l+:: :H nie.. :ju 11:--11222 22 I 'I :Iii if If: ?!,:,A5g - - I :Z 3: :L Z Y- 73:75 , ,Fr 05: 17:1 ::'- :G-I: :ini ern-n: mini II A 1445 Fifth Avenue H 1 v ' BARWIG PHARMACY Complimenfs of EDWARD A. BARWIG, R. PH. L i THE RAU STGRE H 1550 Halsted sr. .1 1' .it - ' - . ,, Y., .. 1 ,,Jl-u:- : inf --M - I ...in ,. , ,., 1.2. .. ,. ,Q DAFFY DEFINITIONS STAGE COACH-one who directs a play. ECONOMY-A way of spending money without getting any fun out of it. BOARD or EDUCATION-'MHDY of Bloom's students. BUSINESS GENIUS-A man who knows the difference between being let in on a deal or taken in on one. T' ' -7 7 'Y if -Ynlxiuo-u. 7n1u,,,,, 1,7111 uw.. 'Yu-az 'ac til: Yure nfl ,. H L ,,-uf: uc... ,,.7 EDGEWOOD TEXTILE MILLS, INC. . Manufacturers of DRAPERY FABRICS Chicago Heights, Illinois :ini-alfa-rl: rt: iz: :::u:-T:-31:2 :ufzz :: nip: :u1u:in 2:-::,ui:: T 'mxnix Y if fzft. ::' ::YT': xi: .:: :: at -: :Lui Q71 1: Yxin1cr' :L ex 1 :sein-: :Y KAPPMEYER'S for Compliments of FOUNTAIN PENS - - PENCILS FLORENCEIS BEAUTY SCHOOL SUPPLIES - - TYPEWIIITERS PHOTO FINISHING SHOP W D E I ' e 0 nmigmg 1655 Oak St. Phone 434 1702 Halsted St. Phone 191 W -7-H - - -7-nl. -- -: if-I: :1ali:: :fl:::-fr! :Ii- 7-' 111111: :Y ll:-il JV'-. Jin. 5 Y. ,. 136 'i' +915 :f:l1n-r:' no-uc :: :zwx :in Wu 1Iu::::n1,::fn:,,,---:D-.gin-D: ..i::f.:fT Wm. E- ,kHildeman HF8??iEniI:I0P PLUMBING AND HEATING g I I ' ' I E The Home of Fins' Foods i I . Phone T00-T00-Tgo I Q 1602 Otto Blvd. I CHICAGO HEIGHTS, me ! CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL. I - PHONES 320-321 ' 4-I M- A- M M - I , i ' E W Y -- 'f-1+ 71lil2-I+ 1 f::i:: ::- - l:--- ::D-:Dia :D---: in-:--nf. 1 H--A: -1 L: 4: Z :-::..: - -,:i..-.5. I Compliments S 86 H MOTOR SALES I l of DE sOTO AND PLYMOUTH i Cooks Typewriter l SALES AND SERVICE I Chicago Heights 249 I ' 1521 Otto Blvd. I lTelephone 105 9 I :: ,Yl:l:f:::,1l,: ,:: - - ,:,.1u7:...,.1,+ I :D ,, :: fain..-u :D-u-1: :unix :, :DID 1 GOMPLIMENTS OF i 2 Q BISBEE LINSEED COMPANY G 1 .-I: ::.::: u-u:, n1n1n:7un1u1afn alc:fuf:f:l:sr :six : , :cis u1u7:i I I Compliments Compliments E 4 of of I BRIGGS AND TURVIS ' L I. . l Mayor joseph Gannon I 7 i l l .. -.....-.....-D.-............-.........g. Il- .............-...................................+ BLUE ISLAND 137 ini: H 1- ' 11.-x. 'L :1-A -- Y' PHOTOGRAPHERS for the 1937 BLOOM PORTRAITS FAMILY GROUPS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS BABY PICTURES ALDERS STUDIO Chicago Heights Photographer Since 1925 PHONE S 8 0 i-lkAion1ql1lhqo1akiw-ll-il1aha l1ln1owinl1n1ln1ll1ll1al1 Our Best Wishes to b The Class of '37 HIGHWAY STEEL PRODUCTS CO. L L, C. M I in--ll A -an , .1114 .. an .s1u .. .u ,. .alas ,I :im 414, gg- J.-.Liz ,ng I-4::1.,.-I+ +I' il-llgifllili :f :: -:: uni: n :nigf UFn+:::-1: :l::: Y,uf::+.: nr ,:'1'.1.:ig:ii,f MODEL BAKERY ' Compliments Of i Higlbclm i Thornburg Bros. Co. BAKERY GOODS i ' JOBBERS E CANDY 1 PAPER 1 SUNDRIES I I iMain Street and C.8lE.I. R.R. Tracks I 37 Illinois Street 0 Eff Q 63 O 'Ii 2. U9 U' I9 .fa 2 'l 'L O 'U 5' O D fb v-1 3 0511119111 Phone 3 3 S .aiu ,. .. -ll 1:11. ::1Il1ur :l1e: :Q 'PF' 5 '5f': 3 121 1 I f-22' ll-ll-ll' :rf 111-2 :in-n-uni: 1: an-up-.ff-,n--A 1 T T 1 I The Windows Are the Eyes of RI' I Your Home . . . Make Them Beautiful lg With New A Senior book-a shady nook I I WINDOW SHADES I A hurried look-mem'ry re-bomg I I v I When we see in pictures bold . . A student-box-and Karmel Korn Ill1nO1S Shade Cloth Corp. 'ir :rin :: :in--c: ::--an-:I :u-nfszzfnlg 1am-It zriufziillizz 37:1 :violin COMPLIMBNTS OF I I NATIONAL BATTERY COMPANY :gr 11110-1: 32:17:13:-luis: ' :: ,,::1l:- ::.u1c: :fu-c: Y 7: , liaise 139 .. . .:v..... nf.-. a. .. nina- , nfs:--lr-lx n1sns-ol1ll-:u1-lp1q.1u-.l.-nemn-xln1u1ul1 Use the Supreme Products of i THE UNITED MILK 85 ICE CREAM CO. OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS - i , M , , L, , M, ., I ,A I -I- .-n1qLq:ilef ,,,1,,7 -pg 41... In ,gin J.-4, ,I ,..1l,, ,,7,,7,,,......1,c '17-R V Rini Tillililfi llll: 2:7 :iii lllrl xil-lilf : -lllllllf-Zillllf' llil: Ziilllllil Real Estate Property Management! I . h 1 H. J. PETERSON Ric ards 86 Brodersen Inc. E I Florist 66 Illinois Street i- i I Flowers Telegrapbed Anywhere I INSURANCE INVESTMENTS ! I MEMBER op F. T. D. I Phone 2400 I 6 W. Twenty-first St. Phone: '373 :mln-u:iuf::-nn. 311: :su-an-n :u-up lr ZIlll'1ll rrilr f:I1ll1 :fain fri: MULTIPLE CHOICE QBrain Twisters1 A gazelle is-Q11 a French dance, Q21 a newspaper, Q31 a type of antelope, Q41 a species of chicken famous for its large eggs. Cleopatra's needle is-Q11 a brand of needles sold at ten cent stores, Q21 the needle used by Cleopatra when she sewed up Anthony's shirt, Q31 a common name' for pine leaves, Q41 a monument now in New York. If a waiter should ask you if you wanted your food a la Holstein you would say- Ql1 No, tomatoe sauce doesn't agree with me, Q21 of course I want milk, Q31 I'd rather have it boiled than fried, Q41 the heck does that mean? A cardigan is-Q11 the second card from the top of a deck, Q21 a species of monkey found in South Africa, Q31 a close fitting, knitted coat, Q41 a machine for lifting or pulling, especially used in ships. Eli Whitney is known as-Q 11 a famous distiller of whiskey during the revolution, Q21 a sophomore B, Q31 inventor of the cotton gin, Q41 Mayor of Dogpatch, Kentucky. A galleon is considered by most people to be-Q11 four quarts, Q21 a kind of ship formerly used by Spaniards to haul gold in, Q31 a nautical term used to denote great distance, Q41 the extreme southwest portion of British East Africa. The mouth of the Mississippi was discovered by-Q11 La Salle, Q21 La Fayette, Q31 Ford, Q41 Pepsodent. Peter the Great's last name was--Q11 Tunaisavitch, Q21 Diskonski, Q31 Morrow, Q41 Alexiovitch. . - , 140 'W ir - lll 'H 3'5 R :E , ILIINIDIEN IDIRIINWVIINQ CUE, 511 .mu.u1r1nr .UIEIHFIEIRJUN Jrwrummmr fi UHHICAGO,IlILILllN0llJ K 'gm - .frocfucers 'lgfif yt 2,9 Qgepeygne .Qnnuals 1 N CUUDILILIEGIE ,wo TH1IlG1H1fGI1H1fKDCDIL ' .--- npmursummruow IPIPJINTFIEIPKI cf A 'K X' 141 +A- A- --- M -4- I Compliments ' i I of I F. H. Ayers Manufacturer . I I GENERAL MACHINIST I I -I- W- - 1.-.lil 'an-mein W -A ...-- -I-Cn ef. - W .. T g-133+ 3 -:inf :, - -- 3 :: f 1 nn. Ji? I JOHN MICHALEK 1 HARDWARE v I I . 60 Illinois St. Phone 80 I I I .ie -- 1 7: -1 : 1 ,4 :7::7r 1 7: 149 -I----: - -1 - -if if 1- I I J. C. Penny 86 Company I I Wishes the Class of 1937 I I I SUCCESS I 'L-u:f::-11:2 - - I-2 rr- :fri .lu,x4::f: :,....... :fir :4:.f..-.:: 1 I Enlerging Copying E. G. CARLSEEN Commercial Photographer 1637 I-IALsTED STREET Photo Finishing Phone 3807 i1ou1un1v1un-11nP l 42 A STUDENT'S DAY WITH SLOGANS He walks to schoolg Along The Great White Way. Goes to his locker for booksg Eventually, why not now? But is late for homeroomg Next time get Ethyl! ,Gets As on two testsg '-'They Sarisfyff And brags about themg Expanded eight times normal size. The first half his lunch period: The pause that refreshes. And up to lunchg Good to the last drop. A talk with his girlg The Cream of the Crop. Studies his Hamlet g Standard of Quality for over 30 years. Out for trackg Ahead of the parade, he hopes. School's out Stepped up 70'Z. ulnn1n...u-..u1n.1n1.p1n1.n1n.1n-un.-..1. . . ! Answers to multiple choice: T I 1. up s. up I 2. Q41 5. f2 3 I 3. Q35 7. 413 I P4. my s. My V C..C.:T..-..-.. I -...... .......i.. - 31.4. +:1:Lu- -C: - - ug- - -f-- --, 5: 1:1- I I DIXIE DAIRY I 44 FOREST AVENUE II Phone 544 I I Y.. .W .. Y -7 1 ' 4' -g---------I--------I----- - ----------I l , I I nl. gonxuuilu--nn1ul1lninl-1uu1uu1lu1ln1nu1u1 l l l I McClure 86 Lennertz I EAGLE BAKERY I i -i?- 5 Otto Bomberg, Prop. E I REAL ESTATE I and I Tin' Ilmm' of D1'lic'.'ous Paslrirx I I INSURANCE i I i wg.-- i iPhone 1084 1704 Chicago Rd.I 1 80 Illinois Street Phone: 207i al CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL- I I ----- l L ------- --- l Wee, scared freshies, lost in the massesg Eager, bewildered, searching for classes. .g..-..- -..-..-..-...-..-....-..-...-..-......!. 1..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..!. l ! l I Cmnjvlefr' A1110 Repair Svr'I'iz'v I ! l or BETTER Vision ami C0mfort I I At I sen I : l I l I Blackman 85 Company KENDRICK 85 LINDBLAD I 5 : 2 OPTOMETRISTS - OPTICIANS -l 1 1308 Halsrcd Street I I I I I Phone C. H. 245 i 1 Phone 4006 1 S3 Illi-nois Street I i--I--. --------- - L i- - 1 u1u I u:u1n nu--an-Quinn-ul1nu1 -lu1lliqr ?vl1Iw-- - - -1 -noninv-nu1uu1nu-uiiinn-,i. I ALVERA,S I BAR-B-Q l A I I 11 L 0 o M I l Ia 0 0 s T E R l ..u--I ------- - - -..-.+ in-..-...'-......-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..- 1. 1 CALL l l I n T The Signal Printing Co. I i Telephone C. H. 42 5 E : I 14 E. S1xTEENTH STREET l CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL. 1 . +-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-.l 143 SOUND managerial pollclea and long, successful experience have provided ua with aufflclenx equipment, adequate personnel, and ample resources to render dependable aervlce as artists and makera ol fine printing platea. That you will be aecure from chance. is our fl:-at promise. JAHN A OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. 817 Vlad Washington Blvd., - Chicago, Illinois ln the foregrcund f Ft. Dearborn referected in Grant Park on Chicago's lake from. Illustration by Jahn 6- Ollier Art Studios. 'Q' lb--'ll--nu-ll-In v------ lw-1-l- I I I Dandurancl Hatus 5 I I Y Che r let Co I ESKIMO I I MSSIIIES ac SIKRIJYICE I i Ice Cream Shop I i MADE FRESH DAILY I 1644 Chicago Road I Take Home a Parkagcn I Chicago Heights, III- I WE DELIVER I I 7 E. 14th sf. Phone: 4389 Q Phfme 3300 161:I--ln1u1::inimains:-rluiulinuinn-ul1n!! lil:un1nu1nu--nliauiun--nl1lu1un1 1 1 if INDISPENSABLE SAYINGS 1. It's about that time. 2. As I say-. 3. That's a Republican for you. 4. Now, students, I simply won't stand for it. 5. That's it exactly. 6. Miss, Jean, here will take care of you. 7. I don't know if it's true or not, but anyway, it's a good story. 8. Now, people! 9. Let's get down to business, cast. 10. John Brown, take your seat. ll. Ubersetzen Sie, bitte. 12. Ssssh. 13. Who's playing with that typewriter? 14. We can try it, anyway. QLook for answer elsewhere in this sectionj T?llill-illTllT l TllTlllllTlillHTllTll'illlllTllTll1l'llillillTll1llT l 1-I 1' l 1 Compliments of ' INDEPENDENT COAL COMPANY CHICAGO ,HEIGHTS I E giniu-ll :1111111 uninn-an--nr 11 1:11 1n11nn-a:1uu:ul:nuLnn::n1nu1nl1u 4u1lr1lu-un1ln1nl1uu1 141:-In1uu-nn1lu1nl. Qlrlninuzlninliluu-ln1ll1lm1ln1lI1nu1u .I I I Q 1 1 SOUND AMPLIFIERS I Complimcnfs .P I I , I of i I I I-IAHN AND CoE , . I RADIO SERVICE I Chicago Heights 1535 Halsred :I . . . : - D' Ph : C.H. I Distributing Co. l AY one 4077 II I I. Phone: C.H. 2566 Evenings I I I lil1n1nl1-lu: in-lurnlx-lnilu-u1ul-un-nh +.1..i,... .....1.,1u.-11.1 1 ,mini 1n1nis-ninlquu-u-nr:-In-1-uu..uu1ll.... 4-cniuiuinill ?l1on1nn1n-n:n-n1ll1ll1ll1ll1ll1ln1Iqnn f!'li'l1 l1 '1'l- ' 11111 '-M lI H Pg T : DONOVAN AGENCY Compliments 'E Real Estate ,I n I I 1 T' H E A FRIEND Phone es as Illinois sr. I I I is 'nc JI-11111: mix. 7-7 Ili : 1:in1nf liOl1ll1ll1ll1llG- -1l'1 l1 lil'1 1 1ll1lll fTl1nu1ul1un-rs-cuuxnnxnu-uni 1 1nu1un1-1: fill-ln1au-un1n1un-ln1sl1un1u1:l-:ul-vln1aT 1 !The Northwestern Mutuali ., MCE downe A enc ,l ! . I Y g Y l' I Llfe Insurance Co. '? INSURANCE-REAL ESTATE 'F , ,I T Jos. M. PIATT T Companl' Mvfwsfvlfnf I 222 W. 14th Place i I 5 n I :I Phone 140 1637 Halsted , I E I CHICAGO HEIGHTS Phone 23 S91 H 1 all-an-pta:-uw-n-ouxln-:vas-u-an-uu1n4ig -ll1ll-II--ll-ll--ll1ll-ll-'I-ll-111:-I-nal! TilIll!IliIIITllillllllllillilIIT!lTIlllll ll'TllTllilllllTllilliulilli i '7 7'm7 7 l.li'T 3 HARRY W. YASEEN Leading Jeweler and Optician I I NEAR CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK I 1644 HALSTED STREET Phone 426 CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL. ll Your Cooperation Is Appreciated I 4'llli:lili+ll7Illl: ?:lilSTllf!lITll 'IITlIll!ClillilllillTllill11llTllillTllllllilillllllllI4 I-1n1ln:n-n-n1n1n--u sfclzrlzniuz nr Y za-ul-: :u1l: n: ini: A I It C. M. Scarborough, M.D. I I 24 ILLINOIS STREET i 1 C 'f'1 L' l I l of I I I Benjamin J. Harris Co. sulngp L 1 1 :i 1 I Phones: Office, 285 Residence, 2916 E l l1l-m1l+ I1ul:llilnill-ll1:n1u1-Ilia:-11111:-lin Phone: 448 146 101.gi-.u1l.1q.1I.-pq1.In-gp-.1I-.np-.nun..-nu1.u1gl.-lu1uniln1nu1gn1lp1 1u:i:n-.u:.nnu1l:iu7:u.-n: II:1II:inn1nu.1np-.ll1ln1qp1lq1.l1 .-gl.-ul, BONICK COAL CO. TR Home of Good Coal 1114411- if-.---u 'il' lfl:ll1ll1ll- 1nn1'.1n1n1 1 1m1u1u.,1un1u 1:1 1 1nn1m1np1u1u1n1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11' OUR BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1937 V77 The Citizen's National Bank of Chi oago Heights Mi'mln'r, Fi-ilvral Insuranrv Drjmsiz' Corporation -..........-..-......-..- ....-..-..-..-T T-..-...-..-..-...-...-...-......-..-..-.... Phone C.H. 15 Private Ambulance 2 : PLUMBING AND HEATING West End Funeral Home f 'Y ' I 9 E. 16th Sr. I I 34 Illinois St. I I Chicago Heights, Ill. l Phone: C.H. 3 i -..-..-,.-..-..-...-..-..-..-..-..-..-..,g 4. -..-..-..-.,-..-..-..-..-..- -.... 1ln1uu1nu-simian ::1111 un1i-11 ala cgtninn-un 11111 1111 , ,,,.,,,, I I i I Con1p1in1vnls 5 e PAINTS 85 ENAMELS Of i i Montgomery Ward 86 Co GAN H l 1 SEN ARDWARE ! Chicago Heights, Ill. I L i , l -uin 11-111111 m.1.q1.g!. lili1uu1un1ln1un1ul-lu:-lu-ulill--u1uu1 .--inI...I.1u.1nl1l11pn1,Il1lp1gq1I-1..1..i..i.11...1ll11.11.11.11111111511:-.nu-un1.nl-ui THE JORGENSON JEWELRY Sl OPTICAL CO. 51 Illinois Street MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS Phone C. H. 1199 25 YEARS IN SALIIE LOCATION .-p,il.1ql1pl1nn1.u1lu1n - ngnn.-.u... innluilniuuinu1uu1un1nn1nn1n.il.1pp1 -. 101 .1n1u1 1 ... 1 1 1 1 1 .- g..guim,-. I l TIME PAYMENTS CQ- Complimmfs of Personal Loans. 2 T M A R G E , S , 5 Beauty Shop 73 Illinois Street I 1649 Halstecl Street Tel- 3 544 ll Tvlrjvbonc 3613 n1nl1Il1ll--ll-uu1un1un1ul1an-an--1,110.4 4'1a--nut-nu--nu-an--nn-un1n-inn--qn1.l1q,1 l i'l7 il'i'l7l'7ll7'lTl'illTllTllT? + ?llillTIli'lTlllllillillillTlU?HliUli I l I . I ' LUX CLEANERS Inc. Schultz Drug Store l l , I 1 14 E. 16th Street ' l EP i CHICAGO HEIGHTS, I ! Illinois Street and Chicago Road i PHONE S52 HOMEWOOD 890 - - - - - - - - - J I -.u-l-1u1n1nn1nu- inuiupznn-1.1 1.u1 1 lu CHICAGO HEIGHTS COAL CO. 27 East 19th Place Phone 90-89 p1..1.l1.l1u1 ... ... .1 1 1 ... 1 1 1 .. 1 .- 1 1nuiuu1u.....-.nl1n1..1q......1..i 1, +.--.-.---.--.-in-un-m-u.-n-u-n-..- 'I 1 1 '1' 1 -'Il1ll-11111111II1111:1I-1:-n11-11-un--l1..i..1.....i..1...ini n lllliillii 5 CHICAGO COLLEGE OF COMMERCE E BRIGHT NEW CONVENIENCES i I Loeafion i 6309 YALE AVENUE 1 T 2 Years Degree Courses in Business Administration, Accountancy, I i Secretarial Short Courses E F ENROLL FOR SUMMER TERM--JUNE I4 L T Tl'1l'IJl70lll'I XVIENTWORTIHI o994 5 +1111 111-- u- n1n1nu1 11111111.11 .11.. 1,11 ,,,..,,, 1i11 1'l1u-i..1n1l.1..i- Q'- 1 1 -ll ---1- ---I-11----1-v!o ju----n-..-... -.-. .... , .,, Q.,-, 1 1 1 T l SHOES CLOTPIING I I I T Conlplinlvnfs E Sher's Toggery, Inc. i Of I MEN'S FURNISHINGS I I 'l I I I Rosenfelder Hardware I U u ' Pho-ne: 1032 62 Illinois St. l Company i I l I ----.-- -.--..- --.-.......-..-....,-.,I. 4,-,,.,,,,-,,,,,-W,--l-M-.I-I.-I.-.I-H-I+ 5-E: xi-:E-1 :axe TL..- 1-1 t..-::,.1 1.1111 :E ,E Z EGlenwood Manual Training Compliments I School 1 of i I Glenwood, Illinois IIndustrial-Non-Sectarian-Est. 1887i K1YCZek 85 CO' I W. A. MICHAEL, Silpffififfllllfllf REALTORS T i scnoot ANNOUNCEMENT-A homei 1 ' school for boys between the ages of xo and I6 2 iyears . , . maintained by endowments! i and voluntary contributions. I i Rz'z'1'in's no Sfuli' fliil. it I aiu.-..-1.-...-.---..-----I-..-.--..-..-Q.-ull 'I' gnrninuilni ninvu iiiii nvni? ? l I ! i Dr. Warren Blim I 1 l , l 1 Q Dr. Spencer P. Blim I Q 1 l l l l 1 l Physicians and Surgeons -E l 1 T 1:1ll1l.illTllTlllTllilllll1lli + 1542 Halsted Street Phone 2100 -in- ...uninu1qn1n.iu.1.u1qu1.u1q.-.nniggr 111nu..uni..-.uginiuuingiuiuniuiuiuin Nc'u'c'si Fashions First 7 at I KLINES i An Institution of the Community i I 1-lu1n1u1lu- - 1n1nn1u1u1u1q-.ggi 149 FH 1...-...l1ql1n1..1g.-,.p1.g1. 1 1 ,.1ni,..-1.1 1 1 1 1..1........1I T l Compliments l of I A FRIEND l -...-......-..-..-..-. .... ..-..-..-..-..-.. .... ..-.....-..-..-......-..-..-..,1 1 MR. NELSON 6 MR. DYER. 11. MISS HEILSCHER 2 MISS LINDEN 7 MISS SMITH 12. MISS MARSHALL 3 MR. BUSEY 8. MISS MATHEWS 13. MISS PIODGEN 4 MISS HESS 9 MRS. NORTH 14. MR. CASSADY 5 MISS WALLACE 10. MR. FROEHLICH -m-I---I--I.----.--I..-..I--I-----I-------1. in---.I----I.-.II--I ----- - -.---1, . ! l 1 Most Cornplvfr' Lim' of I I I ' CHICAGO HEIGHTS : SPORTING GOODS T l 5 in Cbivago Hvigbfx Radio Hospital sEAns, ROEBUCK Is. co. l l l I 1117 E. 14th Chgo. Hgrs. 268.1 CHICAGO HEIGHTS STORE l I I -..- ....-......-..-..-......-..-..-..-..f. -I.-..-..-..- -..-.........-......-..-..-..i. 0 FRANCIS CYLKE, Bloom Advert woman, having sold more than S1Z0.00. ising Chairman, was highpoint sales 1 .Y A gift' -N. f ,Ag W. V I xx 1 7 , If ,G . if U kN '1 R, .L-. - .E ,VL . , tv N 5x . .QS 1 xii. .M Hari . -N, 5 Q 4.,, . 5 ,, mf, , 4. 4 2 'f 1 ia H