Farragut High School - Where the Action is Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THE THEME In planning our yearbook we chose a nautical theme because we felt it a fitting tribute to America's greatest naval commander-Admiral David Glasgow Farragut-for whom our school is named. At ten years of age he went into active service on the frigate Essex whose history was one of the most exciting during the War of 1812. After this heroic initiation into the perils and terrors of war, it seems strange to think of Farragut going quietly to school. His character was one that showed his keen powers of observation, a strong sense of humor, an exuberance and enjoyment of life and an ability to extract the most out of every passing phase of his profession and expe- rience. It is hoped that in choosing Farragut as an underlying spirit in our nautical theme these qualities would serve as an ideal for our students to emulate. Then raise the gangplafnks, hoist the anchors and set the sails in our fleet-Directorship, Leadership, Fellowship and Sportsmanship. These sections illustrate the subjects indicating each division of our book. The theme page suggests the keeping of a log, particularly appropriate to the theme and title of the yearbook. Under Directorship we have our principal and faculty directing and steering our destiny during our high school life with an insight and experience that enables them to see farther than we can. As leaders in the major activities of the school, the graduates appear in the second division-Leadership. With a Heave, Ho, Lads, its a strong pull to shore, come the undergraduates, who with their fine spirit of cooperation and com- radeship made this annual possible-Fellowship. And, finally, the racing sailboats portray Sportsmanship--one trait usually developed through athletics, holding Farragut as one family, encouraging and cheering its teams and clubs on through stormy and calm weather to victory.

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FQREWORD Since a yearbook should he a faithful account of the happenings of a school year, we hope the 1936 Log will hecome a cher- ished memorial of the happy associations formed during the current year. May this record of our school life bring each one a glimpse of the hopes and ideals which have dominated us through pleasant and rough sailing in our year together, ending in calm joy.

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