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

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DEDIC TIO X SH ,fur 1,4 ,,,,,,,,x t J wl1fW ' uvvu lM ' 5 5 w ww v,ii,,w,, J'-' ,fmmfliff ' Z W, 5 4 ,,,Wf,. .,,i.f,,,,,.,,HZ Ty ff, ,WA : .nu Q, 5 2 QQ- 1 1 oi J E E 4 V MZ 7 ? . 5 5 2 ee W1 5 Z Z? A 6 119. J: 1 Y 3 A 1- ,tl It nf 1,4-U., I , ' A '. Fwy? 9' rfffra 2 l I .E as . , u,,,vl To our First Matew-lVlr. William C. Prottsman, we proudly present the 1941 edition of the Farragut Log in appreciation of the time and effort he spends in making a perfectly co-ordinated school as evidenced by the fact that classes start promptly on the first day of each semester. Among his principal duties are assembling the entire school programg preparing individual programs for pupils entering from other schools and evaluating their creditsg planning programs for pupils entering the school after the first week of the semester, supervising prospective graduates, adjusting the scholarship and attendance, and answering numerous questions of pupils and teachers. Our 'Tirst Matev came to us in 1934 and since that time has built an unshalceahle niche for himself in Farragutis halls. It is with sincere gratitude for his patience and tolerance with our stumbling efforts that we dedicate our Log to Prottsie as he is affectionately known among the students. Graduating Classes of 1941.

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SES ll0PPOC Mr. Moses Hoppock fwhose picture you see on page two alongside the one of Admiral Farragut in the rigging of the U. S. Hartfordj was born in 1858 and lived at Shadow Lawn at Hastings-on-the-Hudson where Admiral Farragut came to live at the beginning of the Civil War. On the United States Frigate Hartford at the battle of Mobile Bay fsee picture of the painting by W. H. Overend on Page twol was a huge flag which will have a particular interest to all students of Farragut High School because it came into our possession this spring. In 1865 the Admiral was given a reception in the Dutch Reformed Church by the people of Hastings. Seven year old Moses was sent to get the Hag from the Farragut home, to drape over the pulpit. After the reception the Admiral gave the flag to Mr. Hoppock, Moses' father, saying it would look fine on the tower of Shadow Lawn, their home. It flew over Shadow Lawn until 1889. In March, 194-1, Mr. Hoppock kindly donated this memorable relic of the Civil War to our school with an affidavit giving its authentic history. On the back of the flag is discernible U. S. Hartford and Admiral Farragufs name. There are 38 stars on the blue field. Each stripe is 1121 inches wide and the stars measure eight inches from point to point. Almost 12 feet high, the Hag is 15 feet wide. When the Hoppocks used to hang it out of the cupola window at their home in Westfield it came so close to the ground that the children hung on it and tore it. Some of the blue field as well as two stars have disintegrated. Mr. Ernst Josi, shop teacher, is making a dustproof glass case for the flag and affidavit so that future generations may view this historical memento. A bronze tablet will bear Mr. Moses Hoppockys name and the date of the gift and will hang in our library.

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SCll00L PQILICY Under Skipper Ritzma,s able steering with efficient assistance from Ship- mates Clark, Schultz and Geer, the counselor group plays an increasingly important part in the lives of Farragut students. This year the objective stressed was that it is the patriotic duty of every student to remain in school and graduate. Even though jobs are much more plentiful at this time, Mates Schultz and Lupe urged second and third year students to continue with their school work so they would be better prepared for these jobs. Of 569 Freshmen who entered Farragut in September, 1933, 229 were graduated in June, 1937, or 1L0.2W. But of the 514 freshmen who entered Farragut in September, 1937, 322 are graduating this ,Iune or 62.6'k. Shipmate Clark consults with the teachers to adjust programs to individual students whose likes, dislikes, interests and abilities are considered in this planning. All pre-testing and classifying of freshmen is done by Miss Clark and her personnel assistants. As administrative dean Shipmate Geer checks senior records and supervises the socialization program, organizing clubs, teas and parties. In the 4A semester Ship mate Schultz secures social security employment cards and interviews for the graduates, placing those who need part-time or permanent jobs. Ship Clerks Hogan, Bergson and Bonner handle volumin- ous records and their chief delight-collections. In the library, Miss Vetter assisted by Miss Leona Fiala, and Mrs. Kent find all the answers to the students, Information, pleasef' All the works under- ground that make the wheels run smoothly are han- dled by Boatswain James Doheny who is besieged with written requests to usend up more heatn or 'Lput on the cooling systemfl With his cheerful gobs, Boatswain Doheny looks after the health of the school by keeping the building clean, providing a sterile swimming pool and suits and in general seeing to our physical well being. FLORENCE CLARK Personnel Adjuster, Ph.B., M.A.-U. of C