Girls Trade and Technical High School - Ripper Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1931 volume:

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What is meant by the trades is clearly shown by the work which pupils accomplish in the indus- trial classes. The last part of the name, Technical High, is what really has a hazy meaning. You have often heard the expressions, technique of selling, tech- nique of typing, and many others. When the word technique is thus used it means the artistic execution of a particular skill. We can apply this same mean- ing to Technical High. It means that the sub- jects which are correlated with the trades skills are taught to broaden the knowledge of the pupil and to make of each girl a more intelligent worker and happier citizen. Girls' Trades and Technical High, -may its meaning always be correctly understood and its high standard faithfully held by its students. E. -Aa is W W ni ,, li 1 HF. , rf, V X4 54 ix? 61 Ti fi: f' A X2 i nm I Ii, Hz 1-'i V ' 1-,T 'X w!'w'3fi'. ' W ,-7 - , - - Qwnu 'VTE-...,'.. ' 'X ' ff.. - -1,,.....-nr 1 Tm? 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I' 2,9 V To the Juniors who are ','v T' ' ' where we were a year ago, i I X and who a year hence. will A,,v' I A be where we are now, the I: ff I senior Class of 1931 dedi- N. ,L I cates this volume of yur f The Ripper Li i Qifif I I 4 i ' ' 4 I 1 K :HQ 1 , 4. - - - i U ,,1ZgQ55nim' 'I 5 tx .- ' . , A Day to Remember By Elua Bachman ARLY Monday, December 8, an impressive ceremony was enacted on the rear grounds of G. T. T. I said early: it was early, for even the most studious of us had not yet put in an appearance. At 7:30 Mr. Harbach, Secretary of the School Board, true to his established tradi- tion, lit the fire that started the steam engine's first ground-breaking. There was sentiment in the act: there was sentiment in our hearts when we heard of it. It meant that work on our new, long-awaited addition was actually begun. The chug of the engine and the clicking of its huge steel jaws may be annoying to teachers and pupils, but it should be remembered that with each truck load of ground that lumbers out of the alley, our desire is a little closer to actual realization. To seniors, this day is something to remember,--as it is with freshmen. Our freshies, however, still have the greatest day to look forward to,-the actual dedication. . l ,Fi-A,-,. 1,-ff .1 Y 5 X 5 :QM f ?WmV UW Z ff' 74 Sfgmmfil my N AJ g mmummmuuu A gl g . gf lEUhULllII.EI1UI1UUEff,4 MF, P- V. f 'V 'I LQ' g 1 I 1 43 4 if W Lu A LUN To Ora A. Blanchar By Marie Neubauer Not many like her would be apt With position so noble and high. To stop in her work and give me A word of cheer when I go by. She never has worries, it seems. By the way she cares for others: No one ever sees her without a smile: Her face as kind as Mother's. Miss Blanchar, to you we owe so much Of success that we may meet. We never again in our lives shall know A friend more true and sweet. ORA A. BLANCHAR Principal of the Girls' Trades and Technical High School THE RIPPER MISS ALEXANDER MISS BANNEN MISS BERTKE MISS BEVERUNG Sewing Arirhmc-lic Drcssmaking Sewing Commercial Club Counselor Scnior Club Counselor . MISS BOICE MISS BROWN MISS BULLOCK MISS BULLWINKLE A Sewing Homelzcepirzg Sewing Commcrcial Dramatic Club Counselor Senior Club Faculty Boohhcepcr Homekccping Commercial Ar! Sewing Outdoor Life Club Athletic Club Counsvlor Chairman Comm:-rciul Counselor Ripper Advcrlising Staff Art Club Counsvlors Faculty Advisvr Rippcr Art Staff fhluiser 10 THE RIPPER C MISS DALLWIG MRS. L. DAVIS MRS. N. DAVIS MISS DEAN English Svuiing Arithmetic English Dramatic Club Counselor Eighth Grade Counselor Girl Reserve Counst-lor Commercial Club Counselor MISS DEMAND IVIISS DICKENSON MISS DYSART MISS FISCHER Music Art English English Director of Stillman-Kelley Commercial Art Vice Principal Dramatic Club Chorus Club Counselor Dramatic Director Counselor Conductor of Orchestra Library Supervisor Craftsman and Ripper Literary Adviser , IVIIS GILL MISS GNATT MISS GQETSCH MISS GOETZ Science English Commercial Languages Chairman of Chairman of Pro and Con Bookkeeper for Dramatic Club Science Club Counselors Club Counselors Craftsman Counselor ' 1 I THE RIPPER IVIISS GOOLD IVIISS GORDON IVIISS GRANT MISS GREEN Honn-km-ping Commrrcial Tailoring Commercial Group Chairman of Group Chairman of Srnior Club Dcparrmvnt Department Counselor Senior Club Counselor Chairman Senior Science Club Counselor Club Counselors Fzzcully Manager Ripper Stal? IVIISS GRIFFIN MISS HART MISS NISH BIISS O'BRIEN Commercial Civics Commvrrial Commvrfial Chairman Life .'Iclrisenn'nI Counselors Crafrsman Literary :I d vis vt I MISS HOOD MISS HOPKINS MISS KIECKHEFER IVIISS KNOWLES Junzor High Civics Commercial Music ln Chargv of Transferred to Lincoln Director of Band School Book Slarv High School Second Science Club Svmcslcr Counselor 12 THE RIPPER MISS KOOPIVIAN MISS KRAUSE MISS LANGE NIISS IQYONS Dressmahing Drrssmaking Commcrcial Commercial Chairman Commercial Scimcr Club Club Counselors Counselor ' Craftsman Advertising Staff Adviser MISS MACKENZIE MISS MCCARTHY MISS E. MEYER MISS M. MEYER Drcssmaking Drcssmalzing Homckec-ping Science Dramulic Club Ouldoor Lifv Cafclrria Accountan! Science Club Counsrlor Counselor Club Counselor Science Club Counselor v -r--- .---. MISS NOBLE IVIISS NOWELL MISS REESE MISS ROCHE English English French Commercial Craftsman Literary Commercial Club French Club Commercial Club Adviser Counselor Counselor Counselor . Outdoor Life I 3 Counselor THE RIPPER MISS SCHAEFER MRS. SCHOLZ MRS. SCHULTZ MRS. STANHOPE Mathematics Millincry Cafetvria Sewing Outdoor Life Club Counselor MRS. TATREAUX MISS TIEFENTHALER MISS VAN VELZER MISS YVALTERS Sewing Sawing History English fOn leave of nbsenccj Outdoor Life Club Pro and Con Club Counselor Counselor MISS WEBB MISS WHITNEY MRS. COLLINS English Physical Training Visiling Tmchcr Girl Reserve Chairman Alhlnlic Club Counselor Counselors Scrvire Club Counsc-lor 14 THE RIPPER MISS KUNKEL Senior Clerk MISS LIEVEN Auditor MISS HOGAN Junior Clerk THE OFFICE HE ollice is the busiest place in G. T. T. H. S. It is located on the second floor in the center of the building. Every morning about eight o'clock two long lines of girls may be seen waiting to be served, one at the coun- ter which is usually called the store. Here Miss Kunkel and Miss Hogan, the clerks, sell needles, thread, pins, and material by the yard. In fact the girls find everything here that may be needed in the sewing classes, and even hair nets in two shades to keep their stray- locks in neat order while carrying on the projects in the cooking classes. The other is the book line, desiring books, notebooks, pencils, paper pads, and all sorts of things necessary for the day's work in the class rooms. Miss Hopkins with her two assistants, Evelyn Helmich and Mercedes Stor- deur, spend a busy half hour supply- ing their many needs. Miss Kunkel, the senior clerk, may be seen at her desk near the telephone switchboard instructing an office practice student how to solve the mystery of jacks and wires, and to acquire the voice with the smile. At another desk Miss Lieven, the school auditor, is busy with records of bills and orders. In the adjoining private office of the principal. Miss Blanchar holds consultation with teachers and stu- dents. The waiting line outside of the door is probably the result of the often repeated remark. See Miss Blanchar about it. This seems to be the happy solution for all difficul- ties. With unlimited patience Miss Blanchar l i s t e n s to everyone's troubles, and helps with sympathy and kindly advice. The 8:30 bell sends the waiting students to their roll-call rooms and only a few tardy ones may be seen waiting at Miss Dysart's desk to offer their reasons for tardiness, hoping Miss Dysart will look kindly on their excuses and withold the usual deten- tion slip. THE RIPPER Deep in the Romantic Period ENGLISH AND LANGUAGES NGLISH is a subject that at tempts several objectives, one of which is correctness of speech. If only we could learn with unerring accuracy to put hair in the singular and to say, I did not go until Fri- day, instead of, I first went on Eri- day, our teachers' cup of satisfaction would be at least half full. If we could always spell and punctuate, it would be completely full. Creative Writing, stirred by the impulse to see one's work printed in the Craftsman or the Ripper, has been done in many classes. Several poets have been developed this year. Composition work is practical. Go into an English I class and you will see girls performing introductions: into English IV, engaged in the heat of argument: into English VII and VIII, talking on the civic and char- itable institutions of the city. In some classes you hear drills on lay and lie: in others you'see young actors performing The Merchant of Venice: in still others, books of modern verse are ready for appreci- ative eyes. Some groups are report- ing on novels and short stories: oth- ers are discussing American or Eng- lish writers. Hand in hand with English are the foreign languages, German, French, Spanish, and Latin: for the student of one of these becomes better versed in the origin and use of her own lan- guage. Some knowledge of the liter- ature of other countries is broaden- ing. Two large German classes. three in French. and one in Spanish testify to the popularity of modern foreign languages. Latin, began at G. T. T., is being continued by some girls at West Division. Direct methods are used in the teaching. The visit of Miss Goetz to Spain, and the six months spent by Miss Reese in France are a great asset in providing atmosphere and re- lief from the endless drills and exer- cises which one must undergo to learn a language. THE RIPPER Outlining the Roman Empire HISTORY AND MATHEMATICS HE history course helps the stu- dents to become familiar with the revolutionary events and current politics which helped create our na- tion, and also teaches respect for the laws of our nation. The outline of history includes ancient, medieval, modern, and American history. Ancient history deals with the events of prehistoric ages and the events until the eighteenth century, especially dealing with the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman power. Medieval history continues the study of early ages down to the conquest of France. The adventures of Na- poleon and the World War are in- cluded in modern history. Ameri- can history is a study of the events that helped to make this country a great nation. Civics is closely related to the study of American history. It teaches citizenship through its outlines of lawmaking procedure and its em- phasis on each student's duty to un- derstand his responsibility toward his city, his state, and his nation. Commercial arithmetic. algebra, and geometry are included in the course of study of mathematics. One year of commercial arithmetic pre- pares the girls for bookkeeping. The problems studied in this course are those which will be related with the girls' everyday life, including those concerning discounts, payrolls, buy- ing and selling, depreciation, business statements, interest and banking in- vestments, and taxes. The year of arithmetic is followed by at least one year of bookkeeping for all girls in the commercial courses. Advanced bookkeeping is studied by the pupils who are interested in preparing for a course in accountancy. THE RIPPER Rhythm First. Speed Later COMMERCIAL HE modern business world de- mands of its employees economy and efficiency. and the commercial de- partment aims to meet this demand. The two-year course trains a girl in typewriting and general oflice work. The four-year course offers more specialized training. At the begin- ning of the third year, pupils in the commercial department may elect special courses and major in account- ing, salesmanship or stenographv, thus preparing themselves for a deri- nite vocation in the business world. The first year of shorthand con- sists of dictation of words, sentences, and simple letters: the second, of word signs. words distinguished, phrases, selected shorthand readings, dictation of letters and editorials. The oflice practice work includes business forms. switchboard practice and filing. Valuable office experience is provided by practical work in the oflice of the school. The course in salesmanship is in- tended for girls who are going into the business of selling, especially for those who are going into stores and specialty shops. There is a very good field for dependable young women who have a working knowledge of sales principles and sales technique. As knowledge of merchandise is one of the greatest factors in success- ful selling. the properties of the main types of merchandise usually sold in the large department stores and specialty shops are studied. The methods of production and market- ing of merchandise are investigated, and visits are made to the stores to observe the store in operation. A course of lectures on textiles is given each year at the Museum Lec- ture Hall by Mr. R. S. Corwin of the Museum staff. If the student desires to obtain a thorough technical knowledge of textiles it is necessary for her to include chemistry in her curriculum. The principles of retail selling are applicable to all sales work, no mat- ter what the student may intend to sell, so the classes are open to students of other groups who may take them as electives, fitting them in with their special curriculum. THE RIPPER Testing the Value of Proteins SCIENCE ITH such men as Paul de Kruif writing Microbe Hunters, the reading of books of science has be- come a pleasure and the old bug-a- boo of science study has broken into the field of best sellers. We have become very friendly with old moth- er earth, the sun, moon, and stars. Science in our own school has been popularized by the addition of a mo- tion picture projector and the girls look forward to the days when movies are shown. An opaque projector and micro-projector has al- so heightened interest. The girls were curious about the welfare of the white rats housed in their cages in the biology room. They have been martyrs to various diet ex- periments conducted under the super- vision of the homekeeping depart- ment. A study of plant and animal life and their life processes, not neg- lecting the study of the human mech- anism. has kept the girls busily occu- pied for a year in biology. Future chemists find much pleas- ure in preparing and testing different kinds of soap, and the testing of bak- ing and washing powders. They vie with each other in their manufacture of dyes, paints, and ink. Phynis answers not only the ques- tions why and how but also the question how much. The ob- ject is to learn to think accurately about very familiar things. Direct connection is made between the phy- nis of the laboratory and the phynis in the home and industry. THE RIPPER Suggesting Salads as a Sprina Tonic HOMEKEEPING HE homekeeping department. states Miss Goold, group chair- man of that department, deals with the fundamental principles for a suc- cessful home. Food is a prime ele- ment in the lives of men and women, and as the majority of girls are des- tined to become the mothers of the future generation, it is important that they are educated in household arts. If they are to be the builders of a progressive race, they must know what promotes healthful, vigorous, and clear minds, and how to care for them so they may be kept active. A four unit course in homekeeping is given to each girl regardless of which course she is taking. Three of the units are spent in the study of food and food preparation, and one unit in home nursing. The first six weeks is a thorough study of food elements and their use to the body. Table setting and serving is an art covered in this unit. The second unit includes three weeks of interesting work in the cafeteria in addition to further food instruction. The third unit is the one to which the girls look forward with keen anticipation, for it is the one in which they serve their luncheons. Each girl together with a partner prepares and serves a lunch- eon to six teachers. This is done without supervision and prepared and served in the apartment home. A trade girl serves two luncheons, one with a partner, and one alone. The luncheon is carried out in detail by having original menu and favors. A price list is made out to show the total cost of the luncheon and the cost of each plate. Budgeting, there- fore, is also introduced and practiced. The girls in the two-year course study foods and cooking under the direction of Miss Brown and Miss Cain in unit one and three, and the girls in the trades and four-year high school courses may be found in Miss Goold's classes. Unit two for all classes is given to cafeteria planning and cooking, three weeks being spent actually assisting Miss Meyer and Mrs. Schultz who are directly in charge of the preparation of the noon luncheon in the cafeteria each day. The fourth unit provides a six weeks period of education in practical home nursing and care of the sick. This is an important factor in the household duties of a homemaker, and each girl should be familiar with such services. The notebooks of the girls in the homekeeping classes have been com- mended frequently as worthy of col- lege students. THE RIPPER The Final Test-lhe Graduation Dress SEWING AND 'MILLINERY EWING isn't just sewing. It takes in a great many more de- tails than just putting the few pieces of a pattern together. The girl who has accomplished the skill of assem- bling a pattern and making a perfect- ly fitted dress has learned many other details besides her one problem. She has learned to be accurate about every inch of her pattern which must be laid and cut correctly in order to come out exactly right. She learns to be critical and becomes just as par- ticular about the minor details as she is about the others. She must ask herself, Are my seams even? Do my notches match? Did I allow enough material? and a number of other necessary questions. The be- ginning dressmaker also becomes in- terested in the fashions of the season, and selects the style that is most be- coming to her. She learns the many different terms used in sewing, so necessary to her in the completion of her course. The opportunity for becoming expert dressmakers is given to all pupils in the school. Every girl is required to complete a certain amount of sewing which includes problems that will enable her to continue this trade if she desires. The girls in the Trades Dressmaking course complete several garments each semester. They spend four hours each day develop- ing skill and workmanship. The last semester finds them capable of making beautifully tailored suits and coats. A short course in millinery teaches them how to make their own hats. Many girls choose the Trades Mil- linery course and in four semesters develop a skill in making and trim- ming hats so that it is possible for them to secure good positions in the millinery and hat shops when they have graduated. - The final test of skill in dressmak- ing comes about three weeks before graduation, when the girls who ex- pect to graduate enter the dressmak- ing examination. The girls in the Trades Dressmaking course make three dresses and every girl makes her own graduation dress without super- vision or the assistance of a teacher. Mark day is a momentous day, for each girl hopes to win a mark of ap- proval from the group of dressmak- ing teachers selected to examine, criti- cize, and mark the graduation dresses a few days before graduation. THE RIPPER The Harmony Class Knows Good Music MUSIC I-IE Vocational Music Course is planned, primarily, for those students who are particularly inter- ested in music and who intend, even- tually, to make music their vocation or profession. To this end, the school through both its equipment and its opportunities for public per- formance, offers substantial help to music students. A girl with some previous musical training. may upon entering the Vo- cational Music Course, borrow from the school free of charge, one of its many Hne orchestra and band instru- ments. She may have class instruc- tion in the playing of this instrument and. as soon as she has become pro- ficient, will be asked to play in the school orchestra. Later, if she so de- sires. she may join one of the several ensemble groups: string quartet, brass quartet. wood wind quartet, trio or sextet. As a member of one of these groups she will have many oppor- tunities for public appearance. for the music department furnishes all the music needed by the school in its reg- ular Monday morning assemblies and in its special programs and outside activities. Another and interesting phase of the work in the Vocational Music Course is that of music copying. The girls are taught, in classes, the art of copying orchestra and band parts and the arranging, from printed parts, of conductor's orchestra and b a n d scores. Membership in the orchestra is open to all girls who play orchestra instruments. Girls who play the piano but do not own other instru- ments may use those belonging to the school and enroll in the instrument classes. These classes prepare the girls for future work in the orchestra. The orchestra rehearses daily and appears on all school programs as well as at many affairs outside of the school. Experienced members of the or- chestra form trios, answering many calls during the school year for music at parent-teachers' meetings, and church and club affairs throughout the city. A separate course of music study is offered to all girls who are not music major students. This course through its two units of chorus work. gives every girl actual singing experience, and through its two units of music appreciation it provides her with a basis for selection of music. Opportunities for more artistic singing performance is offered in the Stillman-Kelley Club to pupils who can qualify. THE RIPPER Posters in True Commercial Style COMMERCIAL ART OR the girl who has selected art . as her vocation there is a special course called the Commercial Art Course. The object of this course is to train pupils for pictorial sales- manship and commercial decorative art. The course through the devel- opment of imagination, powers of observation and appreciation discov- ers originality and artistic ability. Se- lecting, conventionalizing, and creat- ing design for a specific space and material develops a more critical at- titude toward the products of manu- facture. Through the power and culture gained by the study and execution of design, individual expression may be used directly in the construction and decoration of furniture, pottery, metal, leather. block printing and stenciling, embroidery and weaving: garment and drapery decorations: book and poster illustrations. During the first and second years, pupils attending the school have some opportunity to find their natural talents. The art department gives an outlet of expression to pupils who possess artistic ability and construc- tive skill. At the beginning of the third and throughout the fourth year, pupils may elect special courses and major in art work, preparing themselves for various vocations which have grown out of the modern demand for art. Practical experience is afforded by making posters for school entertain- ments, pen and ink drawings and il- lustrations for the school magazine, stage settings, and stage scenery for the dramatic productions of the school, wood-block stenciling and Christmas gifts. The course brings out whatever originality or artistic ability the girl may have. The girls who are taking other courses, whether two or four years, are required to take four units of six weeks each of drawing. History of art plays an important part in this course. The girls spend one unit studying the history of art in foreign countries and trace the effect of it upon the art of today. This knowl- edge gives the student a better back- ground for the appreciation of modern design. How to select and arrange the furnishings of a home within the income is also studied by the girls in these classes. THE RIPPER . Developing Good Posture PHYSICAL TRAINING T least one unit of physical edu- cation is required each semester unless a pupil is excused by a note from her doctor. Credit is given for this work equal to that given for the same amount of time spent in any technical subject. The work consists of games, simple exercises on the ap- paratus, folk dancing and athletics. Special emphasis is placed on games and activities which will create in the girl a desire for outdoor exercises and furnish her with the means of ex- pressing this desire in some popular form of activity, such as, walking, swimming, skating, tennis, hockey, basketball. There is one reason why many of the girls are anxiously looking for- ward for that new addition to our school building. They are antici- pating the new gymnasium which will have all the most modern con- veniences of shower baths, dressing rooms, and lockers. Dr. Jenner Listens In THE RIPPER Square Root JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HE junior high school course was established in the G. T. T. H. S. to provide for the girls who wish to complete the seventh, the eighth, and the ninth grades and yet have no definite plans for the future. When these girls apply for entrance and are asked what course they wish to take, they usually reply that they want sewing They want to learn to sew but have no vocational plans. Many girls included in this group are from other schools where they have entered the seventh or eighth grade work but are discon- tented with their work and with themselves. The combination of academic and vocational work offers an opportunity to these girls to prac- tice a vocation and gain practical knowledge at the same time. The regular seventh and eighth grade work in English, history, arithmetic, and civics must be accomplished but courses in sewing, cooking, drawing, music, and physical training have been carefully fitted into the day's work. There is sufficient variety to keep the girls interested and give them an opportunity to create some- thing that they can recognize as a personal achievement. This course continues through the ninth grade when there is further opportunity to try new things. They may elect cer- tain subjects in which they feel an in- terest or perhaps a curiosity. The vocational training is continued with its variety of interests. They devel- op habits of initiative and industry. They learn how to study. The as- sociation with older girls and the op- portunities for leadership and per- sonal responsibility usually develop an urge in the girl to continue the work that has become interesting and pleasant. Gradually the girl finds herself definitely desiring to go on with a course of study and with a chosen vocation in mind. When this spirit has been developed the junior high school course has been a success. THE RIPPER All Ready for the Noon Charge THE LIBRARY I-IETHER it is the comfortable big chairs, the array of ever- changing books, or the smiling faces of the attendants which attract girls to the library it is difficult to decide, but the fact remains that the tiny room is usually packed to capacity. One is looking up material on the life of a nurse, one wants the life of Janet Scudder, a third would like to find a poem by John Masefield. A long line is waiting for Gretchen Schmidt or her assistant, Catherine Thomas, to check books out or in. The arrival of a new box is ex- citing. Sometimes it holds dozens of interesting novels, a bright new edi- tion of The Merchant of Venice, or a set of reference books, like The World Book or Larued's History for Ready Reference. The modern tendency to enclose knowledge within bright attractive covers finds quick response among beauty-loving girls. Three hundred volumes loaned to us each year by the Extension Depart- ment of the Public Library help satisfy the craving for fiction, bi- ography, and travel. During the winter over a hundred books a day were put into circulation. As our library is new, it is modern, The popularization of science is re- flected in such writers as Slosson and De Kruif. A volume of Washing- ton Square share honors with Othello and The Rivals. On the fiction shelves one sees O Henry Memorial Prize Stories of l929. Emily Post's Etiquette experiences frequent thumbing as does also Cades' Any Girl Can Be Good Looking. During the first semester talks were given to all English I and ll classes on the use of reference books. When to consult Who's Who in- stead of the encyclopedia, how to find a poem if one knows the first line, where to look for statistics on subjects ranging from golf records to the area of Afaghanstan,-such were the suggestions given. In the new building we are prom- ised a library large enough to seat sixty girls. What a joy that will be! fx 3 MlH'MQlI1liElUUHUUHU ' 'Tia' KJ I lf- xx, ,Q Elk l W , v.,.. X ,X ff li il Q JQUEUEEJEJIJUUUJ WX I , ---Ti 1. iq 2 ' f ' :fy EE ! 4 if F E-Lad ,K bd bmi 4i Lv y J , L Lv ALFKE, ELVIRA BAC1-IMANN, ELVA THE RIPPER 'AGAT1-ION, CATHERINE ANVELINK. VIOLA From Roosevelt Jr. High School From Green Bay Ave. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Course-fl-yr. Commercial Though I was always in haste I never was Commefffal Club- Spamsh Club- ,Make pp in a hurry. . Box, Asst Business Mgr. of Ripper 31 If there were many more as efficient ste- nographers as she, business would take a boom. AHSINGER, ELSIE YAUGUSTINE, DOROTHY From 31st Street School From Hawley Avenue School - Course-2-yr. Millinery Course-2-yr. Commercial Stillman'KellV Club Fair maid-where art thou going now? I believe in getting as much out of life as I can. From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Subscription Mgr. of Ripper '31 Tall and stately with a cheery sm ANGYAN, ERMA From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Always the same sweet girl. February Graduate. ile for all. From Benjamin Franklin School Course+4-yr. Elective Athletic Club, Band, Ass't Literary Editor of Ripper '31 She who means no mischief does it all. BAEHR, HAZEL From Story School Course-4-yr. Commercial Science Club, Secretary of Senior Club Literary Editor of Ripper '31 I live, laugh, and love and sing. THE RIPPER BAIER, MARGARET From 18th Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Commercial Club. Orchestra All City Orchestra Her heart is like a garden fair. BAKER. ROSE From 20th Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Girl Reserve, Treas. Athletic Club '31 Rich in smiles, peppy, and sunny. BARBAROWICZ. ESTHER From Fratney Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial The blush is beautiful, but sometimes convenient. BAUER, BARBARA From St. Francis School Course-2-yr. Commercial She is fair to see, and sweet, Dainty from head to feet. BEHM, MARY From Messmer High School Course-2-yr. Commercial A meek and modest maiden. BENSON, RUTH From Hopkins Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial She's a precious little thing called Ruth BARETA, MARY From 12th Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Thy soul is like a star. BERG, ETHEL From Hawley Avenue School Course--2--yr. Commercial Silence is virtue. THE RIPPER BERTHER. URSULA From St. Josephs School Course-4-yr. Commercial Pres. of Commercial Club '31 Girl Reserve, Athletic Club She was a maker of dreams. but no dreamer. BEYERSDORFF, VIOLA From Green Bay Avenue School Course-4-yr. Vocational Music National High School Orchestra '30 All City High School Orchestra '29 Stillman-Kelley, Senior Orchestra She loves the goddess of music. BILLINGS. DOROTHY From Hawley Avenue School Course-4-yr. Elective Vice Pres. of Commercial Club '30 Associate Editor of Craftsman '30 All City High School Orchestra '30 l H Many and diverse interests occupy her time. BIRDSALL, FLORENCE From St. Francis School Course-4-yr. Elective Always seen with a wistful smile. BLANKENHEIM, ELLA From Ring Street School Courswfl-yr. Elective Orchestra. Band All City High School Band '28, '30 All City High School Orchestra '31 Manifold music I build. BLATNIK, ANNA From Scott Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking I am sober as a judge. BL ECK. EUNICE From Emmaus Lutheran School Course-2-yr. Commercial Commercial Club, Girl Reserve lVitty was she. a bright girl too. BLOEDORN. DOROTHY From Emmaus Lutheran School Course-2-yr. Commercial Why worry? It's easier to laugh. G THE RIPPER BOROWICKI, HELEN From St. Joseph's School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking She finds the joys of heaven here on earth. BOWER, LORRAINE , From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Commercial Club. Girl Reserve. Out Door Life Club Who knows whafs lurking behind quiet smile of hers. BOYLAN, MILDRED From St. Lawrence School Course-2-yr. Commercial ' She's twice as clever as she is tall. BRANDSTAETTER, MARGARET From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking She learned shorthand the long way. that BRISEVAC, ANNE From 8th Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Like a brook always chatting on, but usually saying something worth while. BRUNNER, RUTH From Home Visitation Course-4-yr. Commercial Art Her whole hearfs welcome in her eyes BRUSS, LORRAINE From 31st Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. BUENING. NORMA From Zion Ev. Lutheran School Course-2-yr. Commercial Always different, but becoming. r THE RIPPER CASCIO, VIDA From Scott Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Fashioned so slenderly, young, and so fair. CHAPMAN, BETTY From 27th Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Spanish Club Small, but oh! my. CHIRPICH. ETHEL From Wauwatosa Junior High Course-4-yr. Elective Dramatic Club She doeth little kindnesses that others Ieaue undone. CIESZYNSKI. BLANCHE From St. Josaphat's School Course-2-yr. Millinery Her eyes will tell you. 4' February Graduate. COHEN, SUZETTE From 4th Street School Course-4-yr. Science There should be more time around this institution. CORDS, WINIFRED From Riverside High School Course-4-yr. Science Always merry and glad. 'CORSO, CLARA From Lincoln High School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking A face with gladness ouerspread. DANKERT. ETHEL From St. Marcus Lutheran School Course-4-yr. Commercial In her quietness there is charm. THE RIPPER DECKER, HELEN From Holy Cross School Course-4-yr. Commercial Art Commercial Art Club, Girl Reserve Band. Orchestra m, Dark hair, but light of disposition. 'DOEBLER, LORRAINE From 27th Avenue School Course-4-yr. Commercial Advertising Mgr. of Craftsman '30 Treasurer of Commercial Club '30 She speaks her own mind. and speaks it well. DZIRBIK. HELEN From Keefe Avenue School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Stillman-Kelley Club lf we were all as skillful with a needle as Helen, the dressmahers would go out of business. EHRMANN, BERNICE From Hi Mount School Course-4-yr. Science Always the same sweet girl. ' February Graduate. EISBERNER. MARY From 18th Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking She lives content, and envies none. EMMONS, INEZ From Dover Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking A sweet ,girl graduate. FELD, AMANDA From St. Boniface School Course-2-yr. Commercial The possesser of a sweet and quiet dis- position FISCHER, CATHRINE From Sacred Heart School Course-2-yr. Commercial Catherine is the soul of neatness both in work and in her apparel. THE RIPPER FITZPATRICK, VIOLET From Trinity Luth. School Course-2-yr. Commercial Treas. of Pro and Con Club Stillman-Kelley A modest, dark-eyed maid. FLIETH. RUTH Prom Emmaus Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Girl Reserve, Commercial Club Band '28-'29 So quiet you never hear her, fo hear blushes? GAST, ROSE From Center Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Still water runs deep. QQGIES, RUTH From McKinley Street School Course+2-yr. Millinery Serious and kind is she. February Graduate. r who can GOYER, MARY From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Trade Athletic Club There's a girl of pluck. GROESCHEL, DOROTHY From St. Marcus Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Athletic Club She learned to make the most of life and let no chance slip by. GRUDICHAK, SYLVIA From Scott Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Girl Reserve Pres. '30-'31 A friend to all the world. GURDA, ELEANOR ANNA From St. Barbara's School Course-2-yr. Commercial Obedient is she. THE RIPPER HAHN. BERNICE From Clarke Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Art Science Club, French Club Stillman-Kelley Pres. '28 Art Club Vice Pres. '29 Art Editor of Ripper '31 Find beauty in things-that's art. HART, VIOLET From Grant Street School Course-4-yr. Elective Spanish Club, Girl Reserve Art Club, Vice-Pres. of Athletic Club '27-'28-'29 Vice Pres. of Senior Club '30 Pres. of Student Council '30-'31 Violet is one of those fortunates popular. HARTI.. GLADYS From Clarinda Junior High School Course-4-yr. Commercial French Club, Stillman-Kelley Little of stature. big of heart. HASS. ADELINE From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Commercial Club Patience and gentleness are power. 4' February Graduate. who is QHENNECKE, ESTHER From Benjamin Franklin School Course-4-yr. Commercial Athletic Club Director of Jazz Orchestra Always ready for a bit of fun, shirking at work. HENKE. ESTHER From Ev. Lutheran School Course-4-yr. Commercial Few sorrows has she of her own, Joys does she know. HEPFINGER. MATHILDA From Washington High School Course-4-yr. Commercial but never and many She does well who does her best. HERRO, OLGA From Brown Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Commercial Club Business Mgr. of Ripper '31 Quiet and unassuming. THE RIPPER l-IORVATH, MARGARET From 8th Street School Course-Z-yr. Commercial ' s A winning way and a plea ant smile. HRANICKA. ANNA From Grant Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Science Club. Commercial Club Known as an agreeable girl. HUBERT. OLIVE From 18th Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Pleasant to walk with, Pleasant to talk with. JAEGER. ANNA From North Milwaukee High School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking A smile is the same in all Ianguagus. JAVORINA, DOROTHY From Park Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Athletic Club She seemed as happy as a wave That dances on the sea. JAWORSKI, CLARA From St. Barbara's School Course-2-yr. Commercial Art Club My spirits are nimble. KALIEBE, LORETTA From Nazareth Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Advertising Mgr. of Ripper '31 Sort of girl you'd like to be, balanced well and truly square. KASTNER, JOSEPHINE From Park Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Josephine is faithful to her school work as she is to her friends, THE RIPPER KEGEL, VIOLET From Sherman School Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley, Band The drums go rub-a-rub-rub-a-dub-dub. KIRMSSE, ANNETTA From Emmaus Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial A lass she seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. KLECK, VIOLET From Sherman School Course-2-yr. Commercial You know I sag just what I thinly. KLIMO. ANN Prom Green Bay Avenue School Course-4-yr. Commercial Science Club My hair has never known a curler. 'E February Graduate. +KOEHLER, BEATRICE From Holy Angels' Academy Course--2-yr. Commercial Oh! what a girl. KOHLBECK. LILLIAN J From Brown Street School Course-Z-yr. Commercial Science Club Let her Iiue to be a hundred, we want her here on earth. QKONRAD, RUTH From North Division High School Course-4-yr. Elective All things come to those who wait. KOUBECK. MARIE From St. MattheW's School Course-4-yr. Commercial I love them best who do not make me blush. THE RIPPER I ...,. , .. KREISSING, ELSA From Green Bay Avenue School Course-2-yr. Commercial Orchestra. All-City Orchestra '31 Just a disposition sunny. KREJCI. ANN From St. John De Nepornuc Course-4-yr. Commercial Treas. of Commercial and Senior Club '30-'3l. Feature Editor of Craftsman '30- '3l, Ass't Literary Editor of Ripper '31 No sinner nor a saint, but the very best of pals. KREJCI. MARIE From St. John De Nepomuc Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley, Editor of Ripper '31 Acc't Mgr. of Craftsman '30 Valedictorian '31 Class My tedious hours of study I now resign with tears. KROENING, ESTHER MARTHA From Zion Lutheran School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. KULINSKI, FLORENCE From St. Alexander School Course-2-yr. Commercial She has an eye to business. KUEHN, ESTHER From Grant Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Just a little flapperish. KURTH, LORRAINE From Cross Lutheran School Course-4-yr. Commercial Vice Pres. Commercial Club '31 Ass't Literary Editor of Ripper '31 Her greatest sin--a happy grin. KUSH, GENEVIEVE From St. Hyacinth School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Being good never troubled her. THE RIPPER LACHMUND, BEATRICE From 16th Avenue School Course--4-yr. Commercial Stillman Kelle . S anish Club ' Y P Ass't Business Mgr. of Ripper '31 She has two eyes so soft and brown- take care. 'LUSER, HERMINE From 20th Street School Course-4-yr. Science Pres. Senior Club '30, Pres. Athletic Club '28-'29-'30, ,Vice Pres. Dramatic Club '29-'30, Girl Reserve Life rewards action. LANGE. VIOLA MACHEEL, MILDRED From St. Marcus Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial She's very industrious, and we know that Io be a success in life is her ai LECHER. DOROTHY From 9th Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Science A smile will go a long way. LEMKE. MYRTLE From Zion Lutheran School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking D7- I choose to chat where 'er I come. 4' February Graduate. From Island Avenue School Course-4-yr. Commercial Commercial Club, Athletic Club Of! she burned the midnight oil but not for study. MARTINEK. ANN From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Commercial Pres. of Outdoor Life Club '30-'31 Pro and Con Club, Athletic Club The great outdoors is her second home. MARTINZ. FLORENCE From St. Matthew School Course-4-yr. Commercial Business Mgr. of Craftsman Quick to learn and quick to see, A grand stenographer she will be. THE RIPPER MENTE, MARY From St. Rose School Course-2-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley Her voice was even. soflngentle, and low. MEYER, HARRIET Prom 3rd Street School Course-2-yr.' Commercial Athletic Club President of Dramatic Club Slight and slender as a sylph. m MICELLI, JENNIE From Andrew Jackson School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking She has .friends many but ene ieslfew. MIELKE, SYLVIA From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Outdoor Life Club Commercial Club She has bright hair and pretty eyes, And in her studies she's always wise. MIELS, RUTH From Emmaus Luth. School Course-4-yr. Elective Treas. of Athletic Club '30, Secy. Athletic Club '31, Make Up Box, Spanish Club, Girl Reserve lt's nice to be natural when you're natur- ally nice. MOENCH, MADELINE From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Band. Orchestra Her virtue is her manner sweet. MOLDENHAUER, ESTHER From Jerusalem Luth. School Course-2-yr. Millinery Athletic Club A little modern flapper. MOLDENHAUER, LUCILLE From Jerusalem Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley, Spanish Club Commercial Club A lass who lives up to all ideals. THE RIPPER MONSLER, EMMA From Bethesda Luth. School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Thoughts are mightier than hand. ':MRAZlK, ANNA From 12th Street School Course-2-yr. Millinery Nothing to do until tomorrow NAGEL, DOROTHY From St. Michael's School Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley Subscription Mgr. of Ripper strength A contented spirit is the sweetness of ex- istence. NOLTE. EVELYN From 16th Avenue School Course--4-yr. Commercial NOWAK. ESTHER From Ev. Lutheran School Course--4-yr. Commercial This girl hasn't much to say, But oh, she's pleasant every day NYLAND, RUTH From Greenfield School .. ' Course-2-yr. Dressmaking - Orchestra No harsh thought is ever hers. OERTEL, ANN From Washington High School Course-4-yr. Commercial A girl so sweet and very fair, A merrxer friend is very rare. OHE, DORIS From Ring Street School Course-2-yr. Nlillinery Orchestra, Stillman-Kelley, Pro and Con For she was ies' the quiet kmd whose Club. Humor and Personal Editor of nature ngpgf varies, Craftsman. Witty and quick to reply. February Graduate. THE RIPPER 'OLEWINSKL LEOCADIA From Oklahoma Avenue School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Stillman-Kelley Leocadia is an excellent young cook. It's.a pleasure to dine at her table. Just try it. 3'OLSZEWSKI. GERTRUDE From Trowbridge Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial I am content. OT TO. LEONA From Nazareth Bethel School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking To be simple is to be great. PAPKE, LUCILLE From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Spanish Club Subscription Mgr. of Ripper '31 She's the kind of girl that you never realize is there, but when she is not you miss her. ' February Graduate. PAEPKE, PEARL From Scott Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial She threw trouble to the winds. PARADOWSKI, JEANETTE From St. Barbara's School Course--4-yr. Commercial Dramatic Club Secy. of Commercial Club '30 She's here, you can hear her giggle. PHILLIPS, ETHEL From Home Visitation Course-4-yr. Elective With the patience to work and the strength to wait. PLATE, RUTH From Cross Luth. School Course-2-yr. Commercial Silence is virtue. THE RIPPER WPOPP, ELEANOR From 21st Street School Course-4-yr. Science We would like to know her better. RAASCH, ELEANORE From Emmaus Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley, Band, Orchestra, All City Orchestra, National Harpist Association She's musical, witty. and jolly, too. RADKE, ELFRIEDA From Cross Luth. School Course-2-yr. Commercial. Pleasantness is her crowning virtue. RIEDL, LOUISE From St. Michael's School Course-4-yr. Commercial Vice Pres. of Senior Club Business Mgr. of the Ripper Pretty cleuer, full of fun, Known ana' loved by everyone. 4' February Graduate. REINSTEIN, VIOLET Prom Immanuel Luth. School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Light of step and heart was she. RIEPL, MARGARET From Benjamin Franklin School Course-2-yr. Commercial I hate to see things done by halves, RILEY, MARTHA From Park Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Athletic Club Better late than never. RODRIGUEZ. NESTORA From Bellevue School Course-Junior High Pres. of French Club, Stillman-Kelley As a poet would say, A smile goes a long, long way. 622 LJ THE RIPPER W all YRUZICKA, MARY From Holy Cross School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking And true she is as she hath proved herself. SALZSTEIN, ANNA From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Commercial An everlasting smiling beam 'On her face is always seen. IFSANDERSON. ELIZABETH From Albert Kagel School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking A blooming girl. SAVIN, RUTH From Bay View High School Course-2-yur. Commercial Little girl, you'll do. 6' February Graduate. SCHEER. MILDRED From Peckham Junior High School Her ways are always of pleasantness. SCHILLER. ANN From Holy Angels' School Course-4-yr. Commercial Ass't Literary Editor of Ripper Dramatic Club, Commercial Club Now seriously, why should life all labor be? SCHLASS, MARGARET From Holy Ghost School Course--2-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley A girl of few words. SCHMALZ, ROSE From Park Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Commercial Club She isn'r much in size, but size isn't every- thmg. THE RIPPER SCHNEIDER, JUL IANNA From Holy Angels' School Course-2-yr. Millinery Blessings on thee little lass. SCHROEDER, BERNICE From Fratney Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial Athletic Club She doesn't believe in letting lessons de- prive her of sleep. SCHULTZ. VERA From Green Bay Avenue School Course-4-yr. Commercial Secy. of Junior Assembly '27 Pres. Science Club '30 Vice Pres. of Pro and Con Club '30 Craftsman Reporter and Literary Editor Associate Editor of Ripper ' Secy. Senior Club, Pres. Senior Club A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. SCHWARTZ. EVELYN From 12th Street School Course-2-yr. Commercial As merry as the day is long. 5' February Graduate. SCHUBERT, STELLA From St. Gall's School Course-4-yr. Commercial Art Band, Orchestra. French Club, Drum Nlajor, Pres. of Art Club '30, '31 A senior in demeanor, but she likes fun. SMITH, AGATHA From Ring Street School Course-Z-yr. Millinery A comrade blyth and full of glee. SOYAK, ROSE From Holy Cross School Course-2-yr. Commercial Outdoor Life Club Life isn't what it is: il's what you make it. ASPECHT, HAZEL From 21st Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Enjoy the present smiling hour. bf l ' if '95-5-' ,g.,1k?L L X THE RIPPER 'FSPINDI.ER, MILDRED From Ring Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Vice Pres. of Commercial Club Business Mgr. of the Craftsman Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. STANKE, ANN From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Commercial She entered as a stranger and left as a friend. STARK, GLADYS Course-4-yr. Commercial From Auer Avenue School Life isn't what it is. it's what you make it. STEINBORN. MARGUERITE From Custer Junior High School Course-2-yr. Commercial Orchestra She speaks to her violin, and her violin speaks to us. l' February Graduate. STOCKEM, CECELIA From St. Leo's School Course-4-yr. Commercial Orchestra I myself must mix with action lest I wither by despair. STREHLOW, ELEANORE From Waupun Junior High School Course-4-yr. Commercial Associate Circulation Mgr. of Craftsman Subscription Mgr. of Ripper And who can help liking her? 'STRUBE, EVELYN From Center Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Talking is the gift of woman. SULLIVAN, MARGUERITE From St. Thomas School Course--4-yr. Elective Commercial Club, Outdoor Life Club lVoman's privilege is the last squeak. THE RIPPER TAYLOR, LUCILLE From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Commercial I'd rather be wiser than I look wiser than I am. IFTEUTEBERG, HARRIET From 27th Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Uncommon as the sunshine, THESSIN. MURIEL From Park Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Little boats should stay nea TILLMAN, VELMA From Sherman School Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley Band, Orchestra look, than to simple, sweet. r shore. Did Mellon's Food make her voice so sweet? 'lf February Graduate. k TIMM, MILDRED From St. Joseph's School Course-4-yr. Commercial Dramatic Club It was a joy to know her. TURNA, MARGARET From Grant Street School Course-4-yr. Commercial Commercial Club. Dramatic Club Cheeks so round and lips so red. UGROTZI. ANTOINETTE From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Commercial Dramatic Club Laugh and the world laughs with you ULRICH. GLANOLA From Auer Avenue School Course-4-yr. Commercial Smiles, smiles, unending smiles, In radiant lines for miles and miles. THE RIPPER ,,,:3, URBAN. TERESA From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking To work or not to work-is a queslion. VAN LUYK, VERNA From Brown Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Don't hurry, rhere's lots of lime. WALLNER. EDNA From Green Bay Avenue School Course-2-yr. Commercial Some people are seen, but Edna usually heard. WAPPENSCHMIDT. ELIZABETH From St. James' Luth. School Course-4-yr. Commercial Stillman-Kelley. Spanish Club. Associate Circulation Mgr. of Craftsman '30-'31 May Queen '31 She is quiet and does her own thinking. 3' February Graduate. WASIELEWSKI, ANNA From Windlake Avenue School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking I wish the bell would ring. WEISS, LORRAINE From Brown Street School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Band, Orchestra Light of step and heart was she. 2 WINTER, DOROTHY From St. Marten School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Here's to the girl with golden eyes that are brimming with blue. WROBLEWSKI, EMILY From Oklahoma Avenue School Course-2-yr. Millinery 'Tis folly to be wise. hair and THE RIPPER WRZESINSKI. ELEANOR From Windlake Avenue School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking Valedictorian '31 Class She is as good as she is fair. YANK, MARY From McKinley School Course-2-yr. Dressmaking A helping hand, a loving heart. ZELLER. IRENE From St. Boniface School Course-4-yr. Science Sports Editor of Craftsman Make Up Box, Science Club Her ready wil makes her a success. ZIMMERMAN, MARGARET From St. Lawrence School Course-2-yr. Commercial Band, Orchestra. Stillman-Kelley All City High School Band '31 'Ullanifold music I build. February Graduate. ZOVAR, MARIE From Wisconsin Avenue School Course-2-yr. Commercial French Club. Craftsman Newsic I never care, I never hurry, Just one man is my only worry. GOLOFF. ROSE From Siefert Social Center Course-Junior High School Quiet and unassuming. HERRMANN, DOROTHY From Benjamin Franklin School Course-2-yr. Commercial Laugh, 'tis good for the soul. KONNOW, NORMA From 16th Avenue School Course--2-yr. Commercial Still water runs deep. THE RIPPER I FIRST SEMESTER HERMINE LUSER VIOLET HART VERA SCHULTZ ANN KREJC1 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer SENIOR OFFICERS Graduation Exercises . . . . .June 17, 1931 8 O0 Assembly Hall Class Collation .. ,..June 18, 1931 5 30 Pfister Hotel Alumnae Reunion .. . . .June 18, 1931 8 00 Assembly Hall SECOND SEMESTER VERA SCHULTZ LOUISE RIEDL HAZEL BAEHR ANN KREJCI President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer 50 THE RIPPER GRADUATION PRO-GRAM MRS. BERGER Processional- Festival March -Mendelssohn . . ,...... . .Orchestra Welcome .....................,....,,......... . . .Vera Schultz Music- Cantilena from 'Cello Concerto-Goltermann. , ,. .String Orchestra Presentation of Class Gift .......,...,..................,, Ann Krejci Acceptance ...r..........,........ .,.. O ra A. Blanchar, Principal Music+ A Twilight Dream -Conte .,., ....,,...,..... O rchestra Valedictory ..,,........,........., .... E leanore Wrzesinski 2 year Marie Krejci 4 year Address . . . .... ,..... . .....,..... M rs. Victor L. Berger Member of Board of School Directors Class Song- Hail Tech -J. Thomas Oakes ,........... ..., S enior Class Presentation of Diplomas ........... . . .Francis C. Rosecrance Music- Entrance of King Cole -Brocton .... ....,..... O rchestra VERA SCHULTZ ANN KREJCI MARIE KREJCI ELEANORE WRZESINSKI 51 THE RIPPER 1931 GRADUATES COMMERCIAL COURSE COMMERCIAL ART COMMERCIAL COURSE Four Year 'Agathon, Catherine M. Alfke, Elvira Marion Anvelink, Viola Anna Baehr. Hazel Marie Baker, Rose Benson, Ruth M. Berther, Ursula Bower, Lorraine Olive Chapman, Betty M. Dankert, Ethel Sophia Doebler. Lorraine Flieth, Ruth Wilma Elinor Groeschel, Dorothy Grudichak, Sylvia Hartl, Gladys Clara Hass, Adeline Frances Hennecke, Esther Herro. Olga Frances Javorina, Dorothy D. Kaliebe, Loretta F. Kegel. Violet Irene Kirmsse, Annetta Pauline E. Klimo, Anna Elizabeth Koubeck. Marie Elizabeth Cecelia Krejci. Ann Elizabeth Krejci, Marie Agnes Kurth, Lorraine Elizabeth Lachund, Beatrice Elsbeth Lange, Viola A. Macheel, Mildred Agnes Martinz, Florence Rose Mielke, Sylvia Minnie Moench. Madeline Martha Moldenhauer, Lucille Emma Nagel, Dorothy Caroline Nolte, Evelyn Clara Oertel, Anna Julia Paepke, Pearl Sophia Papke, Lucille Ella Paradowski, Jeanette Martha Raasch, Eleanore Caroline Riedl, Louise Julia Riley, Martha Baird Schiller. Ann Rose Schmalz, Rose Thresa Schultz, Vera Ellen 'Specht, Hazel Ellen 'Spindlen Mildred H. Stark, Gladys Phyllis Stockem. Cecelia Josephine Strehlow, Eleanor Delores Srrube, Evelyn A. Tillman, Velma K. Timm, Mildred Caroline Tuma, Marguerite Genevieve Ulrich. Glanola H. XVappenschmidt. Elizabeth M. J. H. S. COURSE Rodriguez. Nestora Garcia Goloff. Rose Hronis, Mary February Graduate. Four Year Decker. Helen Mafdalen Hahn, Bernice A. Schubert. Stella Marie ELECTIVE COURSE F our Year Bachmann. Elva Mary Anne Billings. Dorothy Ruth Blankenheim. Ella H. Brunner, Ruth Henriette Chirpich. Ethel Bertha Ida Hart. Violet Marie Jones, Pauline Miels. Ruth Elvina Caroline Phillips, Ethel Eunice Sullivan. Marguerite Ann MUSIC COURSE Four Year Beyersdorif, Viola Clara DRESSMAKING COURSES Two Year Angyan, Erma Blaknik, Anna Boettcher. Lucille Hilda Brandstaetter, Margaret Mary Cascio, Vida Catherine Corso, Clara Dzirbik, Helen Marie Emmons, Inez V. GuiHre, Rosalie Hubert, Olive R. Jaeger, Anna Marie Kittlemann, Dorothy Kroening, Esther Martha Micelli, Jennie Mary Monsler. Emma M. Nyland. Ruth Ethel i'Olewinski, Leocadia Reinstein, Violet C. 'Ruzicka. Mary A. 'Sanderson. Elizabeth M. 'Teuteberg. Harriet 'Tcrcivia, Angeline Winter-, Dorothy A. XVrezesinski. Eleanor Clara Yank, Mary J. MILLINERY COURSE Ahsinger, Elsie F. Ciessynski, Blanche Bernadenc 'Gies, Ruth Lois Kempinski. Sophie Mary Moldenhauer. Esther Anna Mrazik. Anna Marie Ohe, Doris R. Schneider, Julianna Helen Smith. Agatha Wroblewski, Emily Christine 52 Two Year Baier,, Margaret Catherine Barbarowicz. Esther Adeline Benke, Loretta Bleek, Eunice Laura Helen Bloedorn. Dorothy Hattie Boylan, Mildred Elizabeth Brisevac, Anne Buening, Norma Davis. Francis Feld, Amanda Helene Fitzpatrick, Violet Arline Franz, Lorraine Gurda, Eleanor Anna Herrmann. Dorothy Stella Horvath, Margaret Hranicka, Anna Elizabeth Jaworski, Clara Polly Johnson, Lillian Junette Kardos, Mary Camilla Kastner, Josephine Marion Kleck. Violet Mildred Koehler, Beatrice Konnow, Norma Frieda Kreissig. Elsa Alma Kriehn, Dolores Irene Kuehn, Esther Edna Kohlheck, Lillian Ida Kulinski. Florence Mary Lorman, Tillie ' Manteufel, Dolores Martinek. Ann Agnes Mente, Mary Mathilda Meyer, Harriet Edith Nowak. Esther Irene Olszcwski, Gertrude Plate. Ruth Marie Radke, Elfrieda Sophia Riepl. Margaret Minnie Salzstein, Anne Savin, Ruth Margaret Scheer, Mildred Anna Schlass. Margaret Louise Schroeder, Bernice Jane Schwartz, Evelyn Alma Soyak, Rose Ann Stanke, Anna Augusta Taylor, Lucille Steinborn. Marguerite Sussanna Ugrotzi, Antoinette Elizabeth XVallner. Edna Elizabeth N.Volinska, Clara Zimmermann. Margaret Mary Zovar, Marie Emma SCIENCE COURSE Four Year Cohen. Suzette E. Cords, XVinifred Clara Ehrman, Bernice Gertrude Hepfinger. Mathilda Fanny Konrad, Ruth Luser, Hermine M. PoPP. Eleanor Rose Zeller, Irene Marie SJ ff- 5 xf- -XX ,--AMX Ai ,M A ,ij 1 w , : .x gx K. i 'V wH+1wyffWf Mwsbyg.,-M R H - ' -.+- '- 3 f'.- ' - ' X' 'AT g Q k 1, mu , Q :A --'-,,,., 'KA' N b . 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Ili uw . mm L 'I f' ,gm 1, '52, -1 'W A I . r-- 1 -V' 1, Q ---Tx mb H V ' I I ia1m- may ff EmEmFiiQlmiEF3 hygw, I ' -1 W if FQ FQ 1 E I I ' lx -'-f W LW f -Hal I 2 L - gnlq 2 WLT 'F ,Q 'i I THE RIPPER Studying Some Interesting Vocations These inte t-sting charts u.'t-rc made by Miss E. Meyer, Homekceping Department GROUP ADVISEMENT UIDANCE in the Girls' Trades and Technical High School has a twofold purpose: to assist the pupil to make the most of the educational opportunities afforded in the school and to assist her in making decisions that have a bearing upon her choice of a life work. Each teacher in the school is ex- pected to take part in the guidance program, with the co-ordination in the hands of a part time counselor. Miss Hart is the counselor. Occupational information is the direct responsibility of the teacher in the allied courses: cartooning in art: nursing in science: clothing trades in sewing: law in civics, etc. Cultural guidance, although the care of every teacher, is more directly stressed in the esthetic and recreation- al subjects and in the various school organizations. Planning the New Program THE RIPPER l l l ROW l: Krueger, Doris: Doege. Ruth: Marvin, Genevieve: Elsen, Jane Louise: Decker, Lucille: Reiff, Margaret: Wills, Edna. ROW 2: Weiss, Loraine: De:ker. Helen: Heesc. Myrtle: Reiil, Lillian: Barth, Imgard: Oelerich. Marie: Hahn. Ruth. ROW 3: Blankenheim. Ella: Billings. Dorothy: Miglantsch. Jeanette: Moench. Madeline: Boehlke, Dorothy: Kucther, Elezinorc: Effenhcim. Dorothy: Brandstetter, Clara. ROXV 4: Schoemann. Madeline: Jaffke. Dorothea: Scheel, Beatrice: Knuth, Dorothy: Hartwell, Lcnna: Obcrle, Dorothy: Kukowski, Esther. ROXV 5: Zim- mermann, Margaret: Bauer. Eva: Stanek. Karla: Orzechowski. Grace: Zuchlsdorf, Alma: Tillman, Velma. ROOM 100 LTHOUGH this room is equipped for the use of girls who are interested in athletics, it is used as the roll-call room for the girls in the Tech High Band. lt is true that we haven't any paintings or plants to brighten the room, but our music takes their place. All girls who can read music and have had a semester's work in a band instrument are eligible to member- ship in the band. At present there is an enrollment of more than fifty girls who have Miss Knowles as their roll-call teacher. and Mr. Oakes as their band director. The band participates in many ac- tivities. It plays several times a year for the school assemblies, particularly for patriotic programs. and last fall. for the first time. assisted the Boys' Tech Band in playing at the West Division football game. As we hope to be appointed a member of the All City High School Band, we are practicing the music for it now. We have several prominent mem- bers with us. Eunice Boettcher is president of the Stillman-Kelley. Dorothy Billings is the associate-edi- tor-in-chief of the Craftsman. Little Karla Stanek, our class newsie, is a reporter for the Craftsman. Bernice O'Brien is secretary of G. T. T. H. S. Student Council. We all hope that our band will continue to grow both in numbers and in the quality of our playing, There is no roll-call group more con- genial than ours, for playing to- gether makes us friends. THE RIPPER ROW l: Boedcr, Ruth: Staudy. Eleanor: Disch, June: Raths, Lorraine: Reiff. Margaret: Otto, Eleanor ROXV 2: Springborn. Clarice: Reclemnn, Lucille: Gregg. Georgianna: Rctza, Jeanette: Gaudlitz. Eleanor: Hoffmann Elaine. ROXV 3: Vlozniak, Victoria: Esser. Edna: Thomas, Mary: Beyer. Helen: Lerich, Anna: Goslinowski Henrietta: Finck, Inez. ROW 4: Seefeldt. Hilda: Fula, Jennie: Paulus, Alice: Schachtschneider, Esther: Dauer Bernacline: Kicckbusch, Evelyn: Vanselow, Evelyn: Mueller. June. ROXV 5: Kurth, Ruth: Becker, Angeline Ginchino, Angeline: Sallwasscr, Margaret: Blegen. Clarice: Galle, Helen: Abel, Christine. ROOM 101 OOM 101 is situated on the first floor in the southeast corner of the building. The sun sends its abundant rays through the fine large windows on the south side of the room. Two bits of green also con- tribute to the Wholesome atmosphere. Miss Gnatt, our friend-instructor, is very faithful in providing pictures and illustrations for our work in English. To add to the sunny cheer- fulness of the room there is a Well kept and neatly arranged bulletin board covered with beautiful and ever-changing pictures. During the semester we study Americas Message. Modern Biog- raphy, and the Tale of Two Cities. Our work is varied by interesting de- bates and themes, which add vitality to our interest and cooperation. We proudly boast of having three budding journalists among our group. They are Edna Esser, Jeanette Retza, and Hilda Seefeldt, who are reporters on the Craftsman staff. Our Craftsman newsie, Eve- lyn Vanselow, is conscientious and prompt. We have girls of every type repre- sented in our roll call class: dark- haired serious girls, light-haired fun- loving girls. tall, short, slim, and- otherwise. Our ambitions vary from the career of a dressmaker and stenographer to that of journalist and saleswoman. We always enjoy the work of this class with one exception,-those pronouns. How irritating they can be once in a while, especially when one of us emphatically states, It was her, and our teacher gently corrects the offender with It was she. She asks us the reason for the change, and we- ah, then we are dumb. P THE RIPPER ROW 1: Revolinski, Gertrude: Krueger. Margaret: Hirth, Marie: Schludt. Margaret: Abts. Esther: Carow Norma: Riedinger, Dorothy: Verette. Evelyn. ROXV 2: Dane. Lucille: Smith. Dorothy: Przybylski, Leona: Kuhrt Eleanore: Mueller, Catherine: Schultz. Viola: Brandt. Mildred: Dautermann. Loretta: Straub. Anna. ROXV 3: Engel Ruth: Hornburg. Ruth: Nichols. Lila: Sarka. Elizabeth: Pauly. Gertrude: Hero. Catherine: Vkfegner, lla: Sengpicl Agnes. ROXV 4: Schmitz, June: McManus. Laverne: Bocttcher, Dorothea: Durner. Louise: Bavers, Dorothy: Schcr barth, Adeline: Kurkowske. Evelyn: Kubatski, Alice. ROOM 102 UR roll-call room number is 102, our teacher is Miss O'- Brien, we are first-year girls, and our subject is arithmetic. Miss O'Brien was one of the new members added to the faculty in Feb- ruary. Her sunny smile and her ap- preciative interest in our problems help to overcome our difficulties with that dread bogie, arithmetic. Around the desk in 102 always hovers the fragrant smell of flowers. which helps to bring about a touch of sunshine and cheerfulness when Old Man Gloom reigns outside. Once in a while we have a day-dreaming spell. Can you blame us when there is such a wealth of intriguing pictures on the wall? But the spell is always broken by the words of Miss O'- Brien, Attention, girls! Figures, problems, and solutions are some of the things that enter into our daily experiences. Most of us have that popular ambition of be- coming stenographers or bookkeepers, at least such is our heart's desire at present. Every time we peer through the Windows we get a genuine promise ofthe future G. T. T. H. school building, for we can see the men earnestly working on the new addi- tion. They make a lot of noise, but we don't care. for that noise means the realization of long cherished dreams. Margaret Krueger, our newsie, is a very amiable person and is very popular with all the girls of our class- room. Alice Kubatzke, another of our classmates, danced in the graceful minuet given in honor of George Washington's birthday. THE RIPPER ROXV l: Pfeffer, Catherine: Dunn. Lorraine: Ganzke. Genevieve: Miller, Esther: Frank, Hazel: Haerter Dolores: Cords Geneva: Terro, Eva. ROXV 2: Erickson, Ruth: Horvatich. Stenhanie: Zastrow. Margaret: Zennet Florence: Muskatev. Olga: Szcdziewski, Hattie: Pauer. Leona: Dott, Dorothy. ROXV 3: XVussow. Gladys: Pacey Eva: Kaemmercr. Ruth: XVarkentine. Mathilda: Rechlin, Ruth: XVagncr. Elizabeth: Goese. Eleanore: Fischer. Catherine ROW 4: Larson. Bernice: XValberts, Dorothy: Nitsch, Elizabeth: Anderson, Viola: Riedl. Dorothy: Ban. Mildred Burmek, Polly Ann: Bcrbench. Violet. ROOM 103 ULL up the gang plank! We leave our roll-call room, 103, and take a trip to South America, where we visit the Brazilian coffee planta- tions, the nitrate mines of Chile, and the emerald mines of Colombia: for the subject We are studying is com- mercial geography. The captain is Miss Lyons. On the whole we think geography quite interesting except for those tests. Announcement of these brings forth all sorts of obs and ahs. but the test goes on just the same. But we do have a hearty laugh now and then. The interior of this room, its pic- tures, and the materials around the room readily make known to you the subject that is taught here. On the bulletin board are graphs, maps, and interesting charts and booklets made by the students. Above the blackboard is a narrow shelf which holds a very fascinating ship. We file which contains also have a pamphlets and small books which have been sent from different cities. These are used as references in addi- tion to the text book which we use. The majority of girls in our class are lOA's, but we are as ambitious to gain honors as the juniors and seniors are. Our newsie is Dorothy Riedl, a IOA student. Miss Lyons is a very helpful teach- er and companion. She keeps the room in the best of condition and al- though it gets very little sunshine. gloom does not prevail because of her radiant smile and the response of the girls. We are patiently waiting for our bit of green to bloom, for then we will have a celebration. I THE RIPPER ROXV l: Kowalski, Sophie: Lcmkc. Ruth: XVartchow, Florence: Wells, Irene: Hoff. Doris: Lange. Viola: Kaliebe. Loretta. ROW 2: Troyk, Florence: Johnson, Lillian: Pillat, Susan: Rappold, Dorothy: Paepke, Pearl: Lindner. Irene: Pillar, Viola. ROXV 3: Timm, Dorothy: Benson, Ruth: Dobretzberger. Leona: Baumgardt, Doris: Radke, Elfrieda: Kochie, Ruth. ROOM 105 UR roll-call room is located on the first floor of the Girls' Trades and Technical High School. In it each morning at eight-thirty, we twenty-two girls can be found eager- ly gaining knowledge about the gen- eral principles of science with the help of our roll-call teacher, Miss Gill. This room is interesting in it- self because it is different in appear- ance from other classrooms. We have a long demonstration table on which we perform our experiments. We have a cupboard which has a wealth of many kinds of magazines in it. Then, too, there are those interesting microscopes and the new cyclopedia of chemistry. In this room we study the stars, the sun, the moon, and the different planets. We haven't found out yet whether the moon is made of cheese, but every day we leave the room feel- ing that we have acquired consider- able scientific knowledge. We vary our work by having reading material one day and having experiments or a lesson from picture study another day. The sun does not reach our room because of its location, but the cheer- fulness of the girls makes up for the loss. Once in a while we gaze out of the window and watch the men labor on the new building, for we get a thrill when we think of the ad- dition which G. T. T. will soon call her own. Pearl Paepke, our newsie, is won- derful as a booster for the Crafts- man. Her praises made us interested in the school paper and tempted us to be subscribers. Loretta Kaliebe is ad- vertising manager of the Ripper Staff. THE RIPPER ROXV l: Sprenger, Dorothy: Bielefeld. Frances: Kriedl, Catherine: Reinhardt. Ruth: Bloeser, Ruth: Musfeldt. Edna: Srrube. Anita. ROXV Z: Barrels. Alberta: Dahlkc. lrenr: Behling. Eleonora: Smolinska, Helen: Maier, Evelyn: Dorow, Ruth: Kcnast, Margaret: Vogt. June. ROW 3. Hall. Florence. Carmody. Dorothy: XVatt. Georgina: Zimdars. Laurelta: Stachowiak, Dorothy: Fischer. Myrtle: Stecyk, Catherine. ROOM 106 XPLAINING the mysteries of the universe, visiting the planets, studying man, that's the work of the twenty-four amateur scientists in Room 106. Miss Margaret Meyer is the teacher. When we enter the room. we are greeted by cheerful flowers and plants which while away their time by let- ting 'the sunbeams dance on their leaves. The room itself has a cheer- ful look with its glass cupboards and new desks neatly arranged. The file in the front of the room always per- suades us to bring in extra work. and the bulletin board never loses its at- rractiveness. Besides learning to understand the universe through the medium of mo- tion pictures, we study and experi- ment with problems in general sci- ence. give topics during the semester, and make note books, some of which are most attractive. Does our work become monoto- nous? Of course not. How can it, when our teacher always has such a happy spirit? It's a contagious thing. She just makes us love sci- ence. Then, too, we are always busy with the care of a menagerie which includes fish, rats. turtles, and frogs. Remember the experiments with Ikey. Fluffy. and Skyrocket? Weren't they interesting? Poor Ikey and Fluffy. though martyrs to coffee, let them rest in peace. We congratulate Skyrocket for being the only sur- vivor. Milk did it. We introduce you to our newsie. Georgina Watt. who is very faith- ful in fulfilling her duty. Her smile and acts of courtesy are very well known. THE RIPPER RONV l: Kemp. Mary Jane: Stcinborn, Marguerite: Kohler. Flcrrnce: Boettcher. Eunice: XVcrnrr. Anita: Hoffman. Grace: Dcttmann. Henrietta: Schmidt, Verna: ROXV Z: l-lollatz. Margaret: Harder. Norma: Bcyersdorff. Viola: Raurenberg. Louise: Zummach. Loretta: Raasch. Elcanore: Altseimcr. Catherine: Deisscroth, Harriet. ROXV 3: Stockcm, Cecelia: Foster, Alladeenc: Vt7ells, Aileen: Rognas, Dorothy: O'Brirn. Bernice: Toenncsscn, Evelyn: Ebcrhardy. Louise: Pilarski. Caroline. RONV 4: Ranlstack, Marie: Bunzel. Sylvia: Bartels. Dolores: Blaschke, Anna: Krcjci. Lauretta: Boettrher. Lucille: Kuchenreuther, Myrtle: Schreiber. Florence. ROW 5: XValloch, Anita: Laabs Dorothea: Schmidt, Nlargarite: Nolte. Evelyn: Bnier, Margaret: Krcissig. Elsa: Graap. June: Umgelder. Leona. . ROOM 107 USIC hath charms to soothe the troubled breast. We mem- bers of Room 107 truly understand the truth of this statement, for every- day the walls of this room fairly shake with delight in the stirring music. There are sixty girls in our group and we are due in our seats and all tuned up at 8:25. Miss Demand. the 'iboss of the department, is a real comrade and she always has will- ing hands to assist her in housekeep- ing and librarian duties. The girls, whose duty it is to do this work, are always on deck bright and early. During the semester we take part in numerous social and business en- tertainments. We have played for banquets and each time we have done our best possible work. Among our talented group of musicians we have some girls of whom the class is very proud. Ber- nice O'Brien is secretary of the stu- dent council, Evelyn Nolte, celloist, supplies the Craftsman with part of its humor. Norma Harder is also a member of the Craftsman staff. Eunice Boettcher presides over the Stillman-Kelley Club meetings. Elea- nore Raasch has attained special dis- tinction for her playing on the harp. Viola Beyersdorff conducted her own musical composition at the State Teacher's Convention in 1930, and Evelyn Grahek is our concert master. Lest we forget, Janet Jacobi is our faithful newsie. Soon 107 will be forgotten in the joys of a new and larger music room. but it is certain that it will never for- get the girls who have sat inside its four walls daily. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Slipper, Marian: Garlock. Clara: Seder. Mary: YX'ittig, Anita: Tank, Margaret: Burmeister, Gertrude Suchma. Marion: Pratt, Ada: Vogt, Violet. ROVJ Z: Katrichis. Georgia: Reinhard. Julia: Behling. Elizabeth Hoppe, Anita: James. Margaret: Biljan. Vera: Agathon. Eleanor: Stoiher, Catherine, ROW 3: Lippcrt, Bertha Piper. Jessie: Gallun, Adelaide: Mueller. Dorothy: Mueller, Doris: Feller, May: Hass. Ornita: Grummel, Dorothy. ROOM 108 ANG! Bang! Bam! Don't be frightened! It isn't a war, but only the workmen across the way constructing our new addition. We, the roll-call arithmetic class of Miss Bannen, are located in Room 108 on the first floor on the north side of the building. We hear all the noise of construction, but we don't mind or care, for we want the new building to progress as rapidly as pos- sible. Being freshies, we will profit by it. Our arithmetic room is quite large and well filled by girls, the majority of whom are ninth-graders. Ghosts of the past still haunt our roll-call room, for it was once a place for sew- ing. Iron poles rise in bleak empti- ness where once was the fitting room where girls once drew the ample folds of the curtains shut to try on articles of clothing. The first part of our period is spent in doing rapid calculation, in which work accuracy and speed count. Homework is then corrected. and if there is any time left, we may work on the next day's assign- ment. This room is kept immaculately clean by two efficient housekeepers who are appointed each week by our teacher, Miss Bannen. Then clean the boards, dust the room, and pick up paper from the floor. We are distinguished in having a pair of twins in our class so alike that sometimes you might think you're seeing double when you see them to- gether. Elizabeth Behling is our ef- ficient newsie. A THE RIPPER l ROXV 1: Slipper. Dorothy: Buchcrt. Anna: Orten, Dorothy: Punda. Leona: Dettmann. Myrtle: Michalski, Sylvia: Poss, Eva. ROW Z: Pitzmeyer. Esther: Heath, Lora: Kuhl. Lucille: Meyers. Edna: Meier. Gertrude: Savin, Ruth. ROW 3: Leszczynski, Esther: Stieber, Helen: Schroeder, Alice: Fleischmann, Alice: Riepl. Margaret: Benda, Justine. ROW 4: Raschka, Charlotte: Page. Catherine: Schallock, Dorothy: Huber. Rose: Cigan. Catherine: Jacobson. Dorothy. ROOM 110 NTER and be seated. If you pre- fer, have a ring-side seat in the corner. Does the lead-pipe apparatus overhead bother you? It has its uses. When you find no red mark on your report card, somersaulting over the horizontal pipe and sliding down the vertical one will work off your exuberance of spirit. Adjust your binoculars and note the bloomin' plant that may disap- pear soon. six horticulturists having already given up hope for its ex- istence. You may accuse us of un- lawful possession of Becky Thatch- er's slate, but it is only our over- worked though somewhat dwarfed blackboard. The rumbling you hear comes from the street-cars and not from the picture of the lioness and cubs above the bulletin board. The lioness is, perhaps, telling her cubs about the comma splice, and has a sparkling gleam in her eye, reminiscent of Miss Fischer when she expostulates on that subject. The Century Handbook of Wrz't- ing furnishes the drills on grammar and punctuation which arouse us from our girlish reveries early in the semester. We first make the ac- quaintance of essay and short-story writers by centering our attention upon their portraits symmetrically arranged on the bulletin board. We find ourselves writing themes, ever aspiring to find one of them in the Craftsman, An introduction to the occupants of the room is the last formality. The five rows of girls are English stu- dents, and Miss Fischer is their in- structor.: Notable among those pres- ent are Dorothy Slipper, Justine Ben- da, and Esther Pitzmeyer, president of the Science Club, newsie, and desk- duster, respectively. THE RIPPER l ROXV l: Jalfkc, Mary: Kananz, Elizabeth: Knapke, Ruth: Schwandt. Blevins: Mathiske, Margaret: Conley, Lois: Bloedow, Marian: Pletcher. Dorothy. ROW Z: Tschachlcr. Anna: Langschwager, Loraine: Kujawa, Irene: Merz. Katherine: Krenke, Evelyn: Collins. Joyce: XVagner. Johanna. ROXV 3: Rodrique. Nestoraz- Luckmann, Eveyln: Garlic, Norma: Gertz, Stella: XVicdemeycr. Sylvia: Barkowicz. Jennie: Corey, Bernice. ROW 4: Boese. Margaret: Johnson, Ianthin: Haslachcr, Eleanorc: Kujoth, Marion: XVingcria. Helen: Mijolevic. Agnes: Jurkin, Nellie: Arndt, Lucille. ROOM 1 11 HIP ahoy! All aboard for the ancient world. We are all anx- ious to be off on our six weeks' cruise around the Mediterranean in search of gods and goddesses, but first, in case we should be lost, we'd better identify ourselves. This is the roll-call class of Miss Walters, Room lll. In our cozy room, tucked away in the corner at the west end of the building, we are fascinated by English II. A group of ambitious students are we, and cheerful and jolly together. for we are all fellow ship-mates on the good vessel Odyssey. When we put off in this ship for our travels to Greece and Rome, we hope our little Wandering Jew can go along. For a time it looked as if it wasn't destined to wander long, but little green leaves have begun to unfold tenderly, so we are quite joyful over the prospect of a full-grown plant. Perhaps when we start on this ad- venture some of us will get.a bit sea- sick, but after a few days the sea will not be so rough and we will be used to it. . Our captain, Miss Walters, lines us up for inspection on our grammar and spelling. We have first mates, also, who look up the ranks of tars'.' each morning to see if all hands are on deck. We are taking along Stillman- Kelley, Girl Reserve, Science Club. and Outdoor Life Club girls. Our, newsie, Johanna Wagner, will keep us informed on the latest happenings. THE RIPPER ROXV 1: Koziczkoruski, Stella: Ruck, Phyllis: Bauch, Mildred: Steven. Ethel: Hath, Marion: Vanden Berg Catharine: Schneider, Catharine. ROXV 2: Meyer, Marjorie: NVitt, Elizabeth: NVlodarski, Jeanette: Shand, Marjory Kosbah, Ruth. ROW 3: Hartung, Ethelr' Gallun. Ethel: Sunday. Charlotte: Jankowske. Alice: Werner. Helen Widdcr, Marie. Row 4: Schlucter. Lorraine: Schimmelpfennig. Mabel: Mcritt, Dorothy: Schumacher. Loretta Chrzanowski, Antoinette: Hcrmening. Caroline. ROCM 112 DMITTANCE: One smile! When you have paid this easy fee, we will let you in to see a group of busy, happy girls in Mrs. Tat- reaux's sewing class at 8:30 in the morning. Our room is cozy and neat, with beautiful pictures on the walls. Col- ored patterns adorn the bulletin board to give a girl an idea of an in- teresting dress. Mrs. Tatreaux had a beautiful plant given to her and we are so glad, for we love growing things. Of course, one familiar word in sewing is rip. When we hear that word, the foundation seems to fall beneath us. The girls in our class take this medicine like little lambs, and one big reason is the kind treatment of our doctor. Bias is another bugbear. Did anyone ever get that cross section binding straight, right off? Mrs. Tatreaux helps us again over the rocky path till we breathe normally once again. In the first unit, we learn the dif- ferent stitches, and start making ele- mentary problems, such as cooking aprons, pajamas, and princess slips. The second unit provides some lucky tot with a new suit or dress. Our wardrobe increases with the addition of two cotton dresses in the third unit, and father perhaps gets a new shirt. In the fourth and last unit we work on dainty silk and rayon dresses for ourselves. Sh! Hear that music from the room below us? It seems to make our machines buzz more smoothly and our fingers fly more swiftly. Our ever faithful newsie is Ethel Hartung. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Juedes. Ruth: Biddison. Albertc: Ciuczke. Mary: Olewinski, Leocadia: Ohe. Doris: Ahsinger, Elsie: Kempinski, Sophie. ROXV 2: Zachek. Caroline: Cieszynski. Blanche: Jastrzembowski. Lucille: Bigaj, Julia: Wroblewski, Emily: Moldenhauer, Esther: James, Ruth. ROW 3: Glanert. Ruth: Mrazik, Anna: Bnlcerek, Leora: Hebein. Mary: Golden. Jeanette: Schneider. Julianna. ROOM 113 AI Caught in the act! Ranged in front of the two convenient mirrors in Mrs. Scholz's millinery room are a number of perky girls surveying themselves from all angles. The buzz of cheerful talk greets your ears as you step into our big sunny room. The time of the year is indicated by the brand of hat you see most, velvet. felt, or straw, ac- cording to the current style. Hear the whirr of that motor? Go closer and you will see straw fabric being skillfully guided by nimble fingers. This hat machine is still a novelty to us and everytime someone manipulates it, many heads turn, and the operator is the object of many an interested gaze. No bulletin-board graces our room, but we have a small black- board on which appear news and di- rections. One of the most interesting pictures in our room is the one of the teachers of Girls' Tech some years ago, arrayed in Hallowe'en costumes. Besides making smart hats we work energetically on baby bonnets, berets, lamp shades, buntings, sweet little booties, jackets, pretty pillows, and numerous other dainty articles. Every Friday when we come back to our room for our Craftsman, we are cheerily greeted by our newsie. Julianna Schneider. We deeply feel the absence of our teacher, Mrs. Scholz. who during the third week of the semester fell and broke her hip. making necessary a long sojourn at Columbia Hospital. Since her injury, Miss Torphy has been with us to carry on, and her sympathy has helped us over many a hard place. THE RIPPER ROW l: Remiszewski, Genevieve: Laber, Mary: Perathaner. Marguerite: Ensslin, Dolores: Krueger. Dorothy: Fredrick, Verna: Hackl. Mary: V-'ehen Marian, ROXV 2: Slupski, Mary: Stanosz. Emily: Plamenig. Mary: Paprocki, Evl n' Strezelec Ev l ' Ovssian Mar ' Bakos Antoinette' Ruz' k Elenore ROW 3 K b k He rietta: cy . . eyn. ' y, Y, . . nc a. . : u e. n Rasonsky, Irma: Sagadin, Staphey: Meyer. Anna: Pohlc, Olive: Radoszewski, Helen: Mcnte. Elsie. ROOM 114 T is a little before 8:30 in Room 114, the trades sewing room of Miss Alexander. Put on your magic cloak that will render you invisible, and come in. You will see two busy housekeepers engaged in opening up the five sew- ing machines, being especially careful with the electric one. They dust carefully and set the room in order. turning ever so often, with sparkling eyes, to parley with a classmate who saunters in. When the last bell rings, thirty girls are seated at their places and when roll is taken the very room seems to come alive. Feet shuffle. scissors snip, and sewing machines hum, On the cutting table near the door patterns are pinned on the material. Perhaps someone may want to know the mysteries of neckline measuring, notch matching, and pat- tern laying. There is a guide on our bulletin near the ironing board for this purpose. Heigh ho! Here's jolly Mr. Sun. He is a frequent visitor to our room, and the gloom that we may have stored up is swept away by his shin- ing rays of hope that pour in the windows. In our fitting room we keep our secrets. There is the essential long mirror designed for the hanging of skirts, but the girls find it most help- ful in the morning to see if their dresses are on straight, locks in order, and noses powdered to their satis- faction. The first things we sew are either pajamas or princess slips, homekeep- ing aprons, and then four child's dresses and a boy's suit. Our newsie chosen from the roll call class is Dorothy Krueger. M THE RIPPER ROW 1: La Grange. Bernadine: Gischrie, Dorothy: Eton. Eleanor: Lcmke. Myrtle: Angelski, Irene: Tinger, Ellen: Reyher. Hazel: Marenda, Eugenia: Pinchar. Helen. ROW 2: l-lerbst, Dorothy: Salarnik, Rose: Ziegler, Mary Jane: Piotrowski. Nettie: Bruck. Margaret: Zimmerman, Ruth: Olecki. Marie: Vcrnell. Gross. ROW 3: Pankau. Tillie: Jakulski, Esther..Krueger, Dorothy: Elert, Pauline: Nlorano, Rosie: Ulmcn. La Verne: Ruckrenwald Margaret. ROOM 115 E, thirty-one dressmaking girls, spend the greater part of the morning in our bright and cheerful roll-call room. Miss Koopman. our instructor, is pleasant and kind, so we in turn are always willing to fol- low directions, and thus overcome the difficulties we have in cutting. basting, fitting, and if needs be rip- ping our garments. It is wonderful to see how things cut in such queer shapes and sizes can develop into the most beautiful ar- ticles of clothing. The whirr of the machines is like music to our ears, and as each stitch is taken, we dream more and more of the beautiful .dresses we are creating. On our bulletin boards are fashion plates which show the latest styles in dresses, coats, and other wearing ap- parel. Our fitting room is another attraction. Here behind closed cur- tains we try our luck at fitting one another. From this room often issue groans of despair or whispers of de- light. When we have reached the end of our own dressmaking knowl- edge, we call upon Miss Koopman's professional skill. She will either compliment or criticise us, and then explain our errors. We must learn to please our customers. To every dress for ourselves we make one to fill an order, and thus learn the art of pleasing others. Now, girls, here's the trick if you want to become successful dressmak- ers. Study lines, curves, and color combinations, and always remem- ber the motto of Miss Koopman's roll-class,- Our best we will try to do. Our newsie is Rose Salatnik. f THE RIPPER ROXV 1: Burke. Dolores: Lemlcc. Ertholdaz Rctzlaif. Mabel: Kusik. Emily: Steele, Opal: Kamron, Lydia: ROW 2: Bcnthien, Doris: Robran. Grace: Biljan. Mary: Baston. Beulah: Ludwig, Catherine: XVarren. Ruth: Janzen. Cecelia. ROW 3: Leifer. Marie: Schick, Marguerite: Bublitz. Margaret: XViley, Margaret: Schmidt. Gretchen: Andres. Mildred. ROOM 116 LIBRARIAN, poets, artists, of- ficers, reporters, and last but not least, mathematicians. All these comprise the area of our Geometry I class, under the direction of Master Theorem, or Miss Schaefer. With the library as our hypothesis, it is no wonder that we will burst forth as budding geniuses of the world. You may postulate the fact that this Ge- ometry I class will some day form the cubic contents of Who's Who, for who can resist the temptation of the shelves of books which form the perimeter. To begin with Theorem I, there is Gretchen Schmidt. the librarian. who is very considerate of others: she al- ways manages to arrange the books to suit that day's assignment in angles. Beulah, alias Edgar Allen Poe. will write a poetic dedication for our Who's Who. Beulah is what one mightcall poem-minded. She has not as yet, however, succeeded in writing an axiom which suits our mentality. We shall consider Cecelia Janzen, our newsie and vice-president of the Athletic Club, as Proposition 1. She does not understand after a year of research why the angle opposite a right angle is called a left angle. Out of a class of eighteen, four girls are reporters for the Crafts- man. We shall let these write the foreword, providing they dedicate the book to Margaret, Gretchen, Cecelia, and Catherine, alias themselves. We hope. however, that if our book should fail, our lives will be formed of straight angles, rather than of broken lines. I THE RIPPER RONV l: Stearns, Grace: Rhcingans. Gladys: Ebert, Beverly: Gaus, Clara: Rahoy. Helen: Dobrzynski, Irene: Yam Perez. Mary: Ricsterer, Adelaide. ROXV Z: Danby, Bernice: Stcpanovich. Emily: Lintner. Virginia: Will. Ruby: Ganzke, Loraine: Radtke. Mathilda: Krieger. Florencc. ROXV 3: Glaub. Ruth: Bruss. Edna: DcPetro. Mary: Bucrki, Dorothy: Reckard, L.1Vernc: Orlcbeke, Janet: Giaourcs. Victoria: Rathenow. Dorothy. BARRACK I UR roll-call class in Barrack I consists of thirty eager freshies. Miss Beverung, our instructor, is very patient, understanding, and always willing to get us out of difficulties. Our room contains a wardrobe for our dresses, a large heater which keeps us quite comfortable, although sometimes a bit too warm on chilly winter days, six sewing machines, five tables, a few plants, and a press- ing board. We like to have our sewing class in the barrack, because we are bound to get exercise in going to and from the main building. Then. too, a barrack is such a shifting thing: we never know where it may have rolled to over night. The girls in our class are all like sisters, always trying to help each other out of some entanglement, We are alike in this respect: not one of us can make a handsome button hole, although we do expect to before we advance into another sewing class. At present most of the girls are just finishing their cooking aprons. This is where the button holes come in. Our very faithful newsie is Mary Yam Perez, who is a conscientious worker, always eager to get a one hundred per cent subscription to the Craftsman. Come out and see what excellent sewers we are. Be sure to come again in about three years, for then we freshies are determined to make the Girls' Trades and Technical High School proud of us. THE RIPPER ROXV 1: Di Orio. Margaret: Schmidt, Katherine: Bishop, Leona: Dumke, Evelyn: Paulin, Mary: Kern. Janet. ROW 2: Broclhagcr, Lillian: Straka. Anna: Dotz. Olga: Fnrino. Rose Marie: Moslovitz. Mary: Irwin. Sarah: Dowd. Bernice. ROW 3: Gudek, Katherine: Corro, Theresa: Hocrig. Anneliese: Tcfelske, Emily: Koenig. Minnie: Basler. Theresa. BARRACK II UR roll-call room is in Barrack Two. It is a sewing room, and our instructor is Mrs. Lucy Davis. She is kind and patient, and all of the girls like her. We have plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and lovely trees to shade us in hot summer months. We also have a large heater to keep us warm in winter. Of course, we do not have tiled floors and painted walls, but we do have dainty white curtains banded with blue, which make our room cozy and home-like. We have a few pictures on the walls. a calendar or two, and a nice blackboard. We have five large tables, and six sewing machines that are in good working condition. Our class is making dresses, dresses of every kind, cotton, voile, rayon, and silks. We also make wool skirts and blouses. Like all girls, we just love pretty clothes, so we are very interested inaour work. Besides our sewing we have aca- demic work,-English, arithmetic, and history. We have music and gymnasium at the last hour of the day. Do we love gym? Oh! I think that when we all grow up to be ladies, we will have something to show for our training in school. We will not hold resentment toward our teachers and principal because they gave us detentions. for we realize they did it for our own good. Our teacher's favorite motto is: Your work is your reflection. Dolores NVestphal is our newsie. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Downs, Jane: Harvath. Betty: Abitz, Dorothy: Kniepp, Jane: Frntrich. Helen: Horlitz. Lilias Kuehn, Anna: Sovdnt, Josephine. ROW 2: Maniaci. Theresa: Rutkay, Julia: Rowan, Estelle: Uihlein. Catherine Buneta. Tillie: Schoenfelder. Florence: Wendel, Laurerta. ROW 3: Zauner. Mary: Thorne, Eleona: Birmingham Irene: Shaggis, Arista: Honeyager. Doris: Heyen. Jeanette: Windes, Lorraine. BARRACK III ARRACK III is the roll-call room of the seven B class. Miss Cosgrave is the very patient class teacher, and long-suffering she must be, for we are all beginners at sewing, and sometimes, we must admit, it takes quite a lot of explanation to make us see the reasons. We spend three periods each morn- ing, from 8:30 to 11:00, in this pleasant little room. We are not disturbed by anyone and it is quite comfortable and cozy. Miss Cos- grave sits at one end of our sew- ing table and carefully directs our work. What a thrill we seventh graders experience when our first article of sewing is finished. The girls in the class are making cooking aprons, children's dresses, princess slips, and bloomers. Once when the room was very quiet, except for one machine run- ning, through the stillness came a cry of pain. Sara Irwin, who was sewing on the machine for the very first time, forgot to take her finger from below the needle, and results were quite painful for awhile. We all learned a lesson from Sara's calamity. The latter part of the day we spend in the main building studying English with Miss Walters, arithme- tic with Mrs. Nettie Davis, and his- tory with Miss Hood: but there is no class we enjoy better than our chorus-singing and gym, which we have alternately, one day chorus- singing and the next day gym. These classes make a happy ending for the day. Evelyn Dumke is our newsie for this family of girls, the youngest group in school. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Neumann. Lucille: Lambrecht, Norma: Knueppel, Eleanore: Lecher. Dorothy: Plinski. Dorothy: Miller. Esther. ROXV 2: Jaworski. Clara: Schaper, Elmira: Ufken. Esther: Schlindwein, Margaret: Eder, Clara: Eder. Rose: Mnrirsch, Elsie. ROW 3: Nyers, Pauline: Bulawa. Helen: Kostesin. Anna: Van Lare, Mildred: Kristian. Mary: Block. Lucille: Koenig. Eleanora. ROW 4: Movroydis, Theodora: Brandstaerter, Mary: Krajcik. Mary: L t.Kth'e,ShffA 'Bh, Fl 'M Hl. RO N ' aure a erin ' c a . nna, ut ora, essmer. een W 5: uernberg. Marcella, Leidy, Edna: Johnson, Margaret: Dicsner, Catherine: Knox, Lencre: Lentz, Evelyn: Henke. Ruth. ROOM 200 ' HAT is the debit and what is the credit? These and other technical terms are familiar to Miss Goetsch's bookkeeping class. Each morning at 8:30 every ambi- tious student is all ready in her seat just rarin' to go! The room, a wonderfully large and pleasant one at the extreme east end of the second floor hall, is lined on both north and east side by windows. When gazing through the east Windows one can see, far away in the distance, the rap- idly growing courthouse as it daily adds new beauty and dignity. The instructor, cheerful and friendly to all students. lets nothing go by without a thorough explana- tion. The girls study the blue book called Bookkeeping and Account- ing, not a very ponderous book, but oh, what knowledge it holds. While studying Bookkeeping, the students are being entertained by an abundance of music. From the next room issues the unceasing clicking of the typewriters. From the west comes the roar of the steam shovel and pounding of hammers. But all this doesn't seem to disturb the girls in their study, if one were to judge from the high marks on their cards. Dorothy Lecher certainly doesn't shirk her responsibility in getting subscriptions for the Craftsman To prove the truth of that statement, she secured one hundred per cent sub- scription for her school paper. THE RIPPER ROXV 1: Paulsen, Elvira: Smole, Edith: Stendler, Elinor: Snkuly. Josephine: Reimer, Lillian: Pollak. Elizabeth ROW' 2: Janke. Adela: Thicdc. Dorothy: Meyer, Florence: Lokszevsky. Louise: Vv'agener, Joy: Pratt. Ethel: Riesner Bertha. ROV! 3: Olsen. Doris: Tewnlt. Bessie: Ulcr, Eleanor: Linder, Marianna: Mettel, Elizabeth: Mientek Elcnnore1 Marernowski, Ann. ROW 4: Uler, Victoria: Lescanic, Anna: Tuchrenhagcr. Margaret: Tobin, Catherine: Hobl, Helen: lwinski, Stella. ROOM 201 N entering Room 201, one is greeted by the clicking oftype- writers and the constant returning of carriages. The whole typing class seems to be working like a big ma- chine, never stopping until the prod- uct is produced. You can ind our room on the sec- ond floor at the extreme east end. Every morning at 8:30 we are greet- ed With floods of sunshine through our east and south windows. Miss Green, who conducts our class, came to us only last fall. She certainly has many friends consider- ing the short time she has been here. Her voice is soft and gentle, but very effective when giving directions. The constant review of the alpha- bet makes us wonder. Will we ever be someone's 'stenogf or will we never get any further? Sometimes, after working labori- ously on a diflicult piece of work, heeding the Warning of Miss Green, Do not watch your fingers, you avoid looking at your paper. When your eyes again stray back to it, you find that you have struck the wrong keys. Such is the life of a typ- ist. But after disappointment and Work, comes the grand and glori- ous feeling one has after the task is accomplished. Proudly you walk up the aisle, the treasure, a per- fect copy, securely held in your hand. Come and visit us sometime and you will see for yourself what a won- derful room we have. Our bulletin board alone is Worth seeing. Our newsie, a very efficient young woman, 1S'ElV1f3 Polsen. She knows her business. THE RIPPER 4 i ROW l: Urbnnus. Ruth: Galewski, Elcanore: Gall, Leona: Steinhaus, Florence: Gutmann. Josephine: Buechler, Lillian: Meyer, Angeline. ROXV 2: Schaefer. Charlotte: Frishkovitz, Rose: Schmitz. Gertrude: Ulrich. Dorothy: ' ' R b I l ' H d' . M ROW 3. R' I H'ld a d. B od' Ma Mattes. Ge xrude- Reinecke Sccfeld.Luc1lle, o arts, so a, ay in ary. ' rep. i eg r' r i. ry: r . , Selma: Schmitz. Clara: Pahl. Helen: Kenner. Alice. ROXV 4: Hnissig. Meta: Schaefer, Marcella: Hahn. Athalic: Kaisler, Anne: Juclka, Isabelle: Gololf. Rose: Bohlman, Leora. ROOM 201 UR roll-call room, 201, is situ- ated at the extreme end of the second floor hall. As one approaches the room, he can hear the clicking of typewriters and ringing of bells. Our room is flooded with sunshine every morning. And why shou1dn't it, with the large windows bordering the east and south sides of our room? The desks are arranged neatly in straight rows, and the typewriters are always bright and shining. The room is unusually large, so that two typ- ing classes meet at one time, and both are so quiet that no trouble is had in getting the attention of each and every pupil. Miss Roche, who con- ducts our class. is so gentle and pa- tient in her directions. that no one ever thinks of disobeying them. She often posts papers of merit on the bulletin board. Every morning girls are seen scanning it anxiously to see whether their papers are being exhib- ited. Only strictly accurate papers or those with only one error are posted. In the front of our room hangs a chart on which is drawn a model typewriter. Beware if you look at your flying lingers while typing! That is what the chart is there for, to look at! Why not? Glue your eyes to that chart and peg away. Charlotte Schaeffer was elected as our newsie and she certainly tries her best to work for her school paper. THE RIPPER ROV' l: Scherzer, Louise: Erdmnnn. Margaret: Martinz, Dorothy: Volkman, Evelyn: Cerney, Helen: Langner. Lillian: Heidemann. Marcelle: Kardos, Mary. ROW 2: Hess, Dolores: Klein, Marion: Lemke. Marie: Herrmann, Dorothy: Mingesz, Marie: Pecharek, Emily: Garsombke, Marie: Panske. Elda. ROW 3: Stanke. Gladys: XViesner. Bernice: Pfeil, Margaret: Waller, Audrey: Kanehl. Dorothy: Beckmann. Lucille: Weiss. Marion: Follett, June. ROW 4: Koegel. Eunice: Sport. Eleanor: Reichmann, Harriet: Vklartchow, Lorraine: Rutz. Norma: Breyer, Germaine: Mitten, Dorothy: Dummer, Edna. ROOM 203 IGI-IT this way, pl e a s e, to Room 203, the sunniest room in the school, the sunniest for two reasons. One is the large windows which let in bright sunshine most of the day: the other is the sunny head and disposition of our instructor, Miss Colescott. Our room can be found on the sec- ond Iioor at the farther east end of the hall. Our tables, resembling those in an oiiice, are decorated with type- writers which are busy most of the day. On the front wall hangs a chart which shows all the keys on a type- writer. All eyes are fixed on this chart while our lingers are typing the alphabet which Miss Colescott is dic- tating. Every days we have drills to limber up our fingers before start- ing on a lesson. We all enjoy our typing IV so much that we strive and strive to get in at least one perfect copy a day. The first thing we hear when we are getting ready for a speed test is Accuracy is what counts the most, girls. Speed can be acquired later. But we think we already have both. We do some special work also. This we enjoy very much because xt is different from our usual work in class. Marion Klein is our newsie. and a good one too. She certainly is inter- ested in her job as newsie, and what an effort she made to secure IOOZJ subscriptions for our school paper. THE RIPPER ROW l: Anvelink, Viola: Behm, Mary: Flieth. Ruth: Bleek, Eunice: Kleck, Violet: Alfkc, Elvira: Pietz, Anita. RONV 2: Klimo, Anna: Herro. Olga: Konnow, Norma: Mielke, Sylvia: Lnchmund, Beatrice: Papke. Lucille: Baker. Rose. ROW 3. Knrth. Lorraine: Timm. Mildred: Mielke, Lillian: Dankert. Ethel: Bower. Lorraine: Grocschel, Dorothy. ROOM 204 HY all the quietness? Is some- one ill? Our class of seniors is often asked this question by Miss Griflin, instructor in Shorthand IV. The room in question is Room 204, situated at the east end of the hall on the second floor. This room is blessed with good light and ventilation, and is so pleasant that the girls simply can't resist the temptation to study. Figures come naturally to girls in this room. Why shouldn't they! It's used the rest of the day for book- keeping. We try to make the short- hand symbols natural, too, but some- times our brains simply will not work fast enough. Miss Griflin, more diminutive in person than in the length of her as- signments, traverses the room dictat- ing some article or letter to the class. As this is the last semester to learn our shorthand before We go out into the World, We are trying to make up for past deficiencies, so we bend over our desks, our fingers flying at a ter- rific speed over our notebooks. Shall we ever become eflicient and errorless shorthand writers? This question is in most minds as we laboriously scribble away. In this class we boast of many girls who have some higher distinction in school. A few are interested in Dramatic Art, while some crave to cultivate their voices in Stillman-Kel- ley. Mary Behm, our competent newsie, absolutely insists on 100W subscrip- tions. We think she enlisted us all. We are advancing very rapidly in our work and we all hope and feel that we will reach the top rung of our ladder called Success THE RIPPER ROV! 1: Snyder, Alice: Schmitt. Dorothy: Rose. Elaine: Wardynski. Eugenia: Galbawy. Ella: Cervenka, Rose: Stark, Arline. ROXV Z: Poehl. Bernice: Hagedcrn, Marguerite: Rahn. Marcella: Taylor. Jeanette: Houldcr, Doris: Schaning. Mildred: Turk, Angeline. ROW 3: Ujhelyi, Elizabeth: McCredic, Catherine: Klingen, Anna: Kimpel. Caroline: Kirby, Margaret: Pinter, Katherine: Oswald. Anna. ROW 4: Zingler. Evelyn: Anderson, Thelma: Ht-llmick. Evelyn: Kornfehl. Bernice: W'entz, Mary: Manrhei. Ruth. ROOM 205 F one would go past Room 205, on the second floor, at 8:30 in the morning, he would see thirty smiling faces of girls who immensely enjoy studying English I with their instructor, Miss Reese. He would notice, too, that the room is very small, in fact the smallest in the building. But sometimes the best goods are done up in small packages. Greeting the girls every morning flowers nod their beautiful heads from the vase on Miss Reese's desk. English is not very dillicult when Miss Reese teaches it, for she teaches as only one who loves her work can. We learn how to use the dictionary, how to construct sentences, and how to recognize the parts of speech. We have themes. both written and oral, and always try our best to make them very interesting. For our reading we use the sketches and poetry in Liter- ature and Living. We find that English can be made very interesting if we ourselves make it so. Our newsie, Anna Klinger, does everything in her power to get all her subscriptions. You must come in sometime to see our room. Our walls are adorned with pictures and maps of Paris. Flags of both France and America flutteras our door is opened. Why all the extra decoration? Well, this room is used primarily for the teach- ing of French, and-sh-sh-this is a detention room where all naughty girls must stay from 3:10 to 4:00. THE RIPPER ROXV l: Engbring. Dorothy: Herrmann, Norma: Wappenschmidt. Elizabeth: Bachmann, Elva: Baehr, Hazel: Koubeck, Marie: Martinz. Florence: Loppnow, Margaret: Macheel. Mildred. ROW 2: Krejci. Ann: Schultz. Vera: Wagner, Hazel: Rinlelmann. Louise: Kirmsse, Annetta: Nagel. Dorothy: Kieckhefer, Ruth: Mann, Dorothy. ROW 3: Cain, Catherine: Chapman. Betty: Ulrich, Glnnola: Salzstein. Anna: Grudichak. Sylvia: Stark. Gladys: Strehlow. Eleanor: Riedl. Louise. ROW 4: Berther, Ursula: Parndowski, Jeanette: Schmalz. Rose: Hafemann, Ruth: Maurer, Dorothy: Moldenhauer, Lucille: Schiller. Ann: Schaad. Anna. ROOM 207 HE room with the green and growing plant, and the teacher with the ever-ready smile, that is the salesmanship class. Our room is on the north side of the building. Yes, it is noisy, but the disturbance is promising. It is made by the building of our long-looked- for addition. We're almost sure we know all about ourselves, for we have studied personality until we think we know everything there is to know about it. Did you ever see the book we use? How unassuming it looks, but what a world of knowledge it possesses. Miss Lange, our instructor, has an important task confronting her, for she combines character-building, ad- seeking, and sales-talks into one course. We will admit that we were a bit nervous at first, but now you ought to hear us talk. You may wonder what we did when we were soliciting ads for the Craftsman and were told that the advertising manager was out. We calmly said, '5All,,right, we'll call again. We have developed quite a line. In our class we have many dis- tinguished members. Our Craftsman business manager is Florence Martinz. who is also our newsie, and the ad- vertising manager is Ruth Hafe- mann. This class also boasts of its literary editors, Craftsman and Rip- per staff members and Senior and Commercial Club officers. This happy class of girls are very enthusiastic and eager to get all they can out of the few precious months, weeks, and finally days that they have left in dear old G. T. T. H. S. ' THE RIPPER ROW l: Thacker, Louise: XVoylek. Olga: Ruzicka, Mary: Krojac, Pauline: Sliva. Valentine: Richter. Lucille Hypa. Mary. ROW' 2: Deller, Dorothy: Richter, Gladys: Zitzke, Jeanette: Lukaszewski. Leona: Sergiej, Clementine Cassel. Lorraine. RONV 3: Kunath, Verda: Mijolcrro, Mary: Nast. Dorothy: Schwalenbcrg. Elfrieda: Kluender Loretta. ROOM 208 UARDING the door of Room 208 stands the model dummy, very erect and proud. She has the honor of having tried on almost ev- ery kind of material and style of dress. In this large room are four tables, seven sewing machines, and embroidery machine. A corner of the room is used for a fitting room and is cut off from the rest of the room by means of a curtain. In the rear of the room is an ironing board and a small convenient range for heating the irons. The room is flooded with sunshine, which is one reason for the presence of lovely boxes of begonias, the finest green and growing things in school. Most of the girls are enrolled in a trades course. This room is like a second home to them. They work. plan, and sew together and thus de- velop a sweet spirit of co-operation. Miss Bertke, the instructor. helps the girls over any obstacles which con- front them in' the sewing of any problem. The work varies. There are cer- tain required problems that are made, besides making and repairing cos- tumes for plays. Miss Bertke puts quite a bit of responsibility into the girls' hands and she trusts them with whatever work is given them. The girls appreciate this and know they are profiting by it. The newsie of these busy bees is Olga Woytek. The aims and ambitions of these girls are to become dressmakers, in home or shop. and to this end they welcome many customers for whom they sew. THE RIPPER ROW l: Mente, Mary: Steffen. Marguerite: Barbarowitz. Esther: Stcfien, Ruth: Horvath. Margaret: Hart. Violet. ROW 2: Przybylski, Gertrude: Kulinski, Florence: Gardner. Genevieve: Riley, Martha: Javorinn. Dorothy: Chirpich. Ethel: Gurcla, Eleanor: Boylan. Mildred. ROXV 3: Brisevac. Anne: Kramer. Katherine: Miels, Ruth: Fitzpatrick. Violet: Schroeder, Bernice: Hranicka, Anna: Nowak. Esther: Schlass. Margaret: Blum, Evelyn. ROW 4: E ' Ch' K h.Eth . St k A . Sh El 'W.ll Ed., Vl t fl Dolore' Fanz lltln. at eflnci U2 I1 S BI' an 9, HHH' C wartz, V? YH' 'I nfl: HT' A all CU C I 5. l' u Lorraine: Mei-der. NVilma. ROW 5: Buening. Norma: Kastner. Josephine: Kohlbeck. Lillian: Kuenzc. Loretta: Kielich. Sylvia: Hcnke, Esther: Lorman. Tillie. ROOM 209 'L HE model business woman in the making -that's a fitting phrase to use in connection with Miss Gordon's ofiice practice class in Room 209 at 8:30 in the morning. This is about the busiest class in the build- ing. Work from the ofiice is given to us for actual practice, and mes- sages are to be delivered. The ideal messenger, we learn from Miss Gor- don, is alert, quiet, and courteous. She approaches the teacher with a cheery Good morning, and goes about her business without wasting anyone's time. Room 209 faces the side Where the new building is in progress. and many anxious glances tell us that the girls are eager to see it finished. During the first part of the semes- ter the arranging of the files, regis- tration cards, and program cards falls to us and sometimes we hin- der rather than help by making blunders. The work of the candy stand and ice cream stand has been taken over by ofiice practice classes to give us ac- tual experience. The switchboard still frightens us at first, but then it really isn't so hard as it looks. Dif- ficulties disappear when they are' straightened out by Miss Gordon, who understands not only business, but girls as well. Our newsie is Ruth Miels, also class editor of the Ripper. Violet Hart is president of the Student Council. and Ethel Chirpich is Granny in the class play. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Birschback, Mildred: Roehr. Bernice: Zager, Pauline: Schoenfelder. Marcella: Thomas. Catherine: Lapp. Johanna. ROV' 2: Kalns, Eleanorc: Beck, Catherine: Glockner, Elizabeth: Jacobs. Fern: Lemberger. Jeannette: Mueller. Marcella: Stordeur. Mercedes. ROVJ 3: Gogliano. Lucy: Ramzcski, Felice: Reukauf, Catherine: Wille. Gertrude: Jakubiak, Felice: Banas, Stephnnia: Kaemmerer, Eleanore. ROVJ 4: Beyer. Lorraine: Brodzeske, Marie: Strache, Virginia: L-einberger. Esther: Stolz, Ardith: Riedl. Claire. ROOM 213 N a bright day in February, a group of about thirty-five smil- ing girls beheld on their program slips: 8:30, English VI. Miss Webb, 213. The room was all a room should be. The teacher, Miss Webb, being advisor of the Blue Birds, brought the cheerfulness of that club to her class. The bright sunlight, the col- orful bulletin board, and the wisp of tender-green fern added not a little to the welcome we received. However, our class was not all sugar and spice and everything nice all the time. The first few weeks of the semester were devoted religiously to those demon pronouns, We were then thrown into a whirlpool of lit- erature. VJ e lived in Colonial times with the matter-of-fact diaries of Smith and Bradford: shuddered through The Day of Doom: smiled at Franklin and his gout: en- joyed Longfellow, the children's poet: and, tripping through the dec- ades, arrived at the delicately sweet In My Heart's Memory by Sarah Teasdale. Besides this, each girl col- lected her favorite poems and ar- ranged them in an attractive cover. We also had an interesting and varied Who's Who. Claire Riedl and Gertrude Wille were president and vice president of the Pro and Con Club: Mercedes Stordeur was presi- dent of the Pallette and Brush Club: Fern Jacobs, vice president of the Girl Reserves: Jeanette Lemberger, secretary of the Outdoor Life Club: Catherine Thomas, assistant librari- an, and Marcella Mueller, our newsie. A cherry atmosphere, With an in- spiring quotation on the board, greets us each morning. THE ff ROXV l:' Reimer. Edna: Budeach, Helen: Hackbarth, Ruth: Lowe, Pansy: Rausch. Viola: Raasch, Frieda: Grohe. Ethel: Tracy. Regis. ROW 2: Oertel. Anna: Becher, Elfrieda: Burezyh, Leone: Hellwig. Leona: Adamski, Marian: Rische, Henrietta: Plate. Ruth. ROW 3: Lorenz, Regina: Jacobs. Arline: Scheer. Mildred: Zetteler. Arlene: Meyer. Harriet: Soyak, Rose Ann: Kohn, Alice. ROXV 4: Logan. Gertrude: Harman, Alice: Zovar. Marie: Burczyk. Jane: Dietlaff, Marion: Follett, May: Piper. Dorothy: Holula. Agnes. ROOM 214 UR good ship English is aim- ing to reach the port called better English, and the captain of our cruise is Miss Dean. Who doesn't like Room 214, the bright, happy atmosphere, the laugh- ing girls. and the interesting study? The room itself is well-lighted and well-ventilated. The walls are cov- ered with gayly colored pictures, both historical and modern. Our orange llower pot contains a bit of Wander- ing Jew, and a miniature guillotine is dyed red with the blood of pirates who have murdered the King's Eng- lish. The noise of excavating which comes to us from the north does not disturb us because it means that a new ship will be added to our fleet. First we cross the Bay of Gram- mar, slaying the whale of bad Eng- lish: next 'we explore the Sea of American Literaturef' and last sail across the Ocean of American Prose and Poetry. . Our work varies be- tween oral topics. themes and quizzes which shake our calmness: but such a shock is often necessary to wake us up. May I present some of the mem- bers of our crew who have received distinction? Alexander Hamilton is existing under the name of Regis Tracy. Harriet Meyer is president of the Make-Up Box, and Genevieve Lambie is treasurer of the Outdoor Life Club. Our ambitious newsie, Edna Reimer, achieved a IOOWJ sub- scription for the Craftsman. Others have accomplished good work, but their modest manners keeps it to themselves. Never give up the ship is our motto, so if you enjoyed our cruise, enlist immediately in 214. 1 THE RIPPER ROVJ 1: Joha. Lucille: Berman. Eugenia: Chandler, Maxine: Pimiskern, Mary: Cords. Winifred: Ring. Mildred: Satetbo. Frances. ROW 2: Dunn. June: Lilinda. Clara: Pape. Anita: Saskowski. Elizabeth: Kuray. Anna: Holme: Catherine. ROVJ 3: Ugrotzi. Antoinette: Kiss, Mary: Dummcr. Marcella: Thiel, Ethel: Rahoy. Annie. ROOM 215 F you happen to glance into Room 215, many colorful sights would greet your eyes. This is a sewing room under the supervision of Miss McCarthy. Toward the end of the day the floor is covered with scraps of col- ored materials, various colors of threads, pins, needles. perhaps a stray tape measure, and a forlorn pin cush- ion. On one side of the room is a cabinet with glass doors in which the half-finished dresses are hung. The sewing machines are all placed next to the windows for better light. There are three sewing tables and one large cutting table, at the head of which Miss McCarthy usually sits to give instruction. The girls stand in line against the table awaiting their turn to get hints, suggestions, and advice from their teacher. While waiting in line one is tempted to visit with her neighbor, but Miss McCarthy puts an end to that. In one corner of the room is a brown screen which hides a huge mir- ror. This is called the iitting room. Next to the screen is an ironing board which holds an overworked iron. The walls are covered with pic- torial patterns instead of framed pictures. Sometimes we despair when cut- ting out materials. We place them one Way, then another, fold the ma- terial over again, and struggle on: but iinally, after the great deed of cutting is over, we sit and gracefully sew away. The honorable newsie is Lucille Joha. Cut according to the grain of your material and if you cuit it right you will have no trouble in putting it together is one of Miss McCar- thy's everyday suggestions which brings good results. THE RIPPER l ROW l: Papapetru, Bessie: Urban. Teresa: Augustine, Dorothy: Hackbarth, Florence: Joswiak, Clara: Eisberner, Mary: Sovak, Hildegarde. ROW 2: Dittbrenner, Jeanette: Lehr, Clara: Gallon. Natalie: Poleta, Barlabas: Wasielewski, Anna: Tank, Lorraine. ROOM 216 HE most ambitious girls on the second floor can be found in Room 216, where Miss Krause is en- throned. The group is made up al- most wholly of trades girls who are now in the advanced stages of dress- making. Room 216, as it faces the west, has very little sunlight during the 8:30 period, but what does not come through the windows can be found on the girls' faces. Sewing on slip- pery silks may be difficult, but who minds it when the young lady next to you has a much harder problem than your own? And then, a per- fectly matched quartette sits at one table, always ready to supply teasing little bits of fun when things look blackest. Four problems are required for a trades girl who has reached advanced sewing. Two garments are made for herself, and two for customers, some- times teachers, sometimes outsiders. The Senior and Athletic Clubs are well represented in this room, and these members, with their accounts of the last meeting, make their less for- tunate sisters envious. Some wise member of Miss Krause's group naively suggested that the reason for the title of our school annual was that so many rippers can be found in the fancy dress de- partment. Bessie Papapetru, who will always be remembered as Thomas Paine in the Washington-Lincoln program, is still valiantly trying to get a IOOW subscription list to add to her laurels as a newsie. THE RIPPER , ROW 1: Angyan, Erma: Wrzensinske, Eleanor: Toth, Angela: Goyer. Mar: Bahr, Margaret: Bauer. Barbara: Emmons, Inez. ROW 2: Kush, Genevieve: Bruss. Lorraine: Dzirbik. Helen: Brandstraetter, Margaret: Yank. Mary: Rcinsrein, Violet: Kittlemann. Dorothy: Monsler. Emma. ROVJ 3: Jaeger. Anna: Micelli, Jennie: Cascio. Vida: Hubert. Olive: Thessin. Muriel: Bareta. Mary: Borowikcki, Helen: ROXV 4: Torcivia. Angeline: Guiffrc, Rosalie: Kroening. Esther: Potyrala, Genevieve: Blatnlk. Anna: Otto. Leona. ROOM 217 ERE we are! Step right into Miss Grant's tailoring room, No. 217. Do not be dismayed at the sight of sewing machines, iron- ing boards, and cabinets, for they are just a part of this delightful class of ours. And it is a delightful class! The room itself is enough to put any group in a good humor. Located on the southwest corner of the second floor, it has plenty of sunshine during the whole day. The sun's rays pene- trate into the hearts of the girls, and the result is that all have sunny dispo- sitions, as is seen in the above picture. To quote Miss Blanchar, Tailor- ing is sewing with a flat iron. This novel way of considering what we learn has made our work extremely interesting. Banduniforms, for in- stance, instead of being broadcloth dresses, have become tailored suits. Coats, for the girls themselves and for members of the faculty, are fin- ished and admired. Boys' suits, girls' suits, skirts, and anything else that is in the least bit tailored finds its way into Room 217. Transforma- tion of an old coat of mother's into a brand new one for little sister is ac- complished here. We are proud of the complimen- tary comment we received from the visitors to the National Vocational Association, who found our work so much different from that usually found in our type of school. Emma Monsler, the capable newsie of our room, admits that her task is a hard one, but valiantly continues trying to get a 10073 subscription for the Craftsman. THE RIPPER ROW l: Hentz, Ruth: Schultz. Eleanor: Berger, Clara: Wegehaupt, Blla: Klein. Virginia: Martinz. Alice. D G t d G dall l.orra'ne Schoof Elaine Reiman Ruth ROW 1: Uecker. Norma: Retzlaff. Erna: agnon. er ru ez ran , x : . : , . ROW 3: Fon, Mary: Meyer, Hazel: Van Lare, Leona: Finm, Jeannette: Kuras, Helen: Kehrin. Angela: Laabs, Loretta. ROW 4: Laabs, Lucille: Baars, Ruth: Loessin. Orline: Janke, Ruth: Jarlczak. Charlotte: Pcterlin. Frances. ROW 5: Dahlke. Elinor: Manske, Esther: Brinkman. Alice: Fischer, Dorothea: Rochnik, Eleanor. RGOM 218 Cl-IEERY, sunshiny room is 218, in which Mrs. Stanhope and the girls pictured above often have a ripping time. All of these thirty-one girls have been in school only since September, and their knowledge of sewing up to this time has been very limited. Under the able tutelage of their instructor, however, the young ladies are fast becoming acquainted with their novel work. For their first problem, the girls may choose between either a night- gown or a pair of pajamas. Although the former problem is the easier, the girls are not afraid of hard work, and the pajamas are the more popular. When, after a week or two of many mistakes, frequent ripping parties, and often bitter tears, the finished product is admired, the girls are proud of their handiwork and eager to start on their next problem. This is a cooking apron which has many individual problems of its own. Be- sides straight stitching, the different types of seams are presented for solu- tion. If, before the end of the unit, a girl has completed all the required work, she is asked to work on a school order, possibly costumes for a play. These orders require careful, neat work, but all the girls are eager to start one of them. Seated as they are, close together at long tables, it is possible for the girls to help one another. . Clara Berger, our very dependable newsie, is still striving to get her IOOW subscription list. THE RIPPER ROXV l: Jones. Estelle: Hitzig, Florence: Barots. Anna: Majdoch. Irene: Opitz. Dorothy: Babinac. Mary Laskowski, Eleanor: Gursky. Gertrude. ROW 2: Soper, Anna: Glazcr, Mary: Strutz. Lorraine: VJerner, Marie Poker, Beatrice: Kuehn, Marcella: Kwiatkowski, Eleanor: Schlesinger. Eleanor. ROW 3: Bloedorn, Dorothy Schumacher, Marie: Barros. Helen: Kudrin. Esther: Krainz. Theresa: Peksa, Betty: Bucek, Lydia. ROW 4: Polzin Gladys: Halupnizak, Adeline: Stepanick, Mary Ann: Stocker, Mary: Sobotka, Irene: Kolpsel. Esther: Lynch, Cecelia ROOM 219 HIS is Station E.N.G.L.I.S.H., broadcasting from Room 219, by authority of thirty sophomores, and under the technical supervision of Miss Nowell. The first number of this group is a groan of dismay as the orchestra tunes up, and the Wells Street cars resume their after-rush excellent serv- ice. After that mournful bit, perhaps you would like to hear the pleasant things about our small, Well-packed, cheerful room. In one corner our well covered bulletin board, decked with Shakesperian and other pictures, is a constant source of interest. For an entire week we may argue to our heart's content. We may over- rule our opponent's arguments and make our own as strong as we desire. During that week we are learning all the pros and cons of debating. Then for six weeks we read the 'ATale of Two Cities. When we have finished crying with Lucie, we return to our 'native land for a perusal of Americas Message. Three weeks are spent here, while we learn of the achievements of some of the world's busy and successful people. This We continue when we take up Hyde's Modern Biography, which turns out to be the most interesting part of the course. Things of interest in the lives of men and Women of genius are unfolded to us. The girls in this class are as bright and sunny as the room itself. We realize that working together is the only way to work. Faithful Beatrice Poker! She is the most popular girl in the class, especially on Fridays, when we flock around her for our Craftsman, THE RIPPER ROW 1: Bloomingdale, Mary: Kahnt. Gertrude: Hein. Ruby: Miler. Elsie: Janke, Loretta: Vklarzyglowa, Helen. ROXV 2: Knoblauch. Myrtle: Ciesielski, Alice: Torp, Doris: Zankl, Elizabeth: Dallman, Lucille. ROXV 3: Drahonovesky, Lucille: Harrington, Marie: Schmidt. Evelyn: Stettler, Louise: Beyer. Ruth. ROOM 300 ' ET us but do our work from day to day, wherever it may be, in the field, or forest, roaring market place or tranquil room. Let us but find it in our hearts to say, when va- grant wishes beckon us astray: This is our work, and blessing, not our doom. Of all who live, we are the only ones by whom this work can best be done in the right way. You have just finished reading the code of the girls who report in Room 300 to their able adviser, Miss Goetz. It is no wonder that it is an easy task to follow this simple law, when they think of their surroundings. Besides being a roll call class for this group, Room 300 is also a very quiet and peaceful study hall. The presence of interesting statues, busts. and pictures relieves the tense monotony of study. Among the most popular of the statues is that of Joan of Arc. The windows along either side of the room afford plenty of light, fresh air, and sunshine. The reference books and magazines at the rear of the room help in our study. Our Craftsman newsief Doris Torp, is quite capable and has helped Miss Goetz keep her record of always having a one hundred per cent roll call subscription for the paper. Various courses are represented among our group: they are the two and four-year commercial courses. the science course, and the commercial art course. . With Miss Goetz as their leader, the girls of this group heartily agree that study is a pleasure. . THE RIPPER ROW 1: Voikman. Lucille: Tesch. Erva: Frank. Pearl: Grechowink, Catherine: Schneibcrg. Dorothy: Janssen Alice. ROW 2: Zeller. Irene: Hepfmger, Mathilda: Vkliesner. Harriet: Krcjci. Marie: Birdsall, Florence: Gigi Florence. ROW 3. XVoloszyk, Dorothy: XVickert, Elizabeth: Visvnder, Mary: Hahn. Bernice: Mott. Evelyn XVilson. Mercedces. ROW 4: Cechal, Ethel: Martinek, Ann: Fach, Lydia: Huss, Gertrude: Schimmelpfennig Esther: Harrl. Gladys. ROOM 300 HE members of this group join in Room 300, at the front of the Assembly hall, with their friend and student advisor, Miss Hart. The room is made attractive with the busts and paintings adorning the walls. The spacious stage, with its gray curtains drawn, brings back to us the memories of the many per- formances held on that platform and in which many of our group often took part. The clear, wide windows aiford us a view of the city and its surroundings. All eyes are often turned toward Joan, so pale and pure, and constantly looking ahead, for we all admire her career in his- tory. The magazines and encyclo- pedias in the book case at the back of the room are used eagerly by the studiously inclined pursuers of knowledge. The majority of the girls are iin- ishing the four-year commercial course. The science course and com- mercial art courses are the only other alternatives. This group is very con- genial because practically all are sen- iors and are well acquainted with each other. Distribution of the Craftsman is done by Dorothy Schneiberg, who did her part in boosting for that IOOW subscription mark. Bernice Hahn and Harriet Wiesner show great promise as artists. Anne Mar- tinek is the lover of the great out- doors. Marie Krejci is editor-in-chief of the Ripper, Last but not least we laud those girls who took part in the Senior Play. They are: Pearl Frank, Catherine Grechowiak, Mercedes Wilson, Dorothy Schneiberg, and Harriet Wiesner. THE RIPPER , ROW' 1: Flydc, Albcra: Seibcrt. Elvira: Schmmm, Elsie: Berninger, Dorothy: Collins, Christine: Mueller Margaret: Mincrgocd, Mildred: Mulkovich. Nora. ROW 2: Fliegicl. lrenc: Miller. Louisa: Fitzpatrick. Bernice: Krutulski, Alice: Liedtkc, Ruth: Howland. Ecvcrly: Klobuchcr. Frances. ROOM 300 UR roll-call room is an interest- ing place to the observant eye. As you enter the room, your eye rests upon the many tables and chairs, neatly arranged, row upon row. There is the large stage, which often reveals an artistic background when its curtains are drawn and a play is in readiness. The pictures and the carved statues make the room attrac- tive, and oftentimes you will see some observant student trying to identify some bust or figure. Before we continue, let us intro- duce ourselves. We are the roll-call members of Room 300, and Miss Van Velzer is our adviser. Most of us are beginning freshmen, and this year is our first experience in high school. P You ask, What do we do? Why since this is a study period for us, we have this early opportunity to Hnish our homework and review our les- sons. This first hour is often a god- send to us. The occasional annoy- ance of the street car passing or the phone ringing does not disturb us, for we have tried to master the art of concentration. Miss Van Velzer is always willing to urge us on if we begin to fall below. For an added touch of beauty to our room, we have a bed of plants which, despite their lost forlorn look in the spring, are in full bloom now. Our room is given plenty of sun- light and fresh air by the long lines of windows along both sides. We have elected Bernice Fitzpatrick to take care of the distribution of our Craftsman. THE RIPPER ROW I: Bowen, Mary: Koehn. Doris: Pozarski, Irene: Mantz, Ruth: Dzurko. Anna: Bartz. Lorraine Kaulfuerst, Rose. ROW 2: Gordon, Margaret: Miller, Josephine: Suchocki, Agnes: Korh. Leona: Siepe, Dorothy Knedle, Cecelia. ROXV 3: Hartl, Virginia: Nyalczak, Anna: Alevizos, Helen: Schultz, XVinifred: Lucas, Abbie Pasler. Angeline. ROOM 301 ES, this is 301 and Miss Cain is the teacher for this merry home- making group. Here we learn to prepare and cook appetizing foods, and to serve them attractively. Here we learn to make digestible breakfasts, delectable sand- wiches, and rich, creamy soups. Our future depends upon this knowledge, for it will help us to make comfort- able, orderly homes and to live healthy lives. The room is crowded, but that doesn't make any difference to us. The more the merrier is our motto. Every morning when we enter our class, our ears are wide open, eagerly waiting to know what we will cook that day. Our room isn't very sunny. but with the help of the instructor and the co-operation of the girls, Old Man Sunshine can't help enter the room once in a while. A few bud- ding plants and our lively friend, Sky Rocket, help in the good cheer. These three white rats that come into our room for nutrition purposes were certainly a cause for excitement. The morning they arrived, one very nervous soul added baking soda to the flour instead of baking powder. We will leave the results to your im- agination. Our troubles are few, ex- cept for some biscuits that will not rise, and an occasional wrong ingredi- ent put into some mixtures. Our newsie, Cecelia Knedle, is a fine example of an earnest salesman for the Craftsman. Abbie Lucas is her able assistant. Most of us are freshmen taking the four-year com- mercial course, and we are looking forward to next semester when we will be sophomores. THE RIPPER RONV 1: Holdermann. Virginia: Cohen. Ruth: Maronek. Gladys: Hahn, Norma: XVess. Lorraine: Koralcwski Marie: Mucllner, Bernice: Jahn, Marie. ROXV 2: XVagner, Elaine: Ruhnke, Gcrda: Pogorzelski, Eleanore: Stack Victoria: Lindemann. Ruth: Ottmann, Mildred: Cegielski, Sylvia: Birver. Grace. ROXV 31 Bojack. Francis? Brunner, Dolores: McGrath. Jane: Gocldcn, Hexmine: Blankcnburg, Helen: Fcller, June: Berns, Elizabeth. ROOM 303 UST as one learns the art of fine hat making in a millinery class, in Room 303 this younger generation is seeking to learn that old but ever- new art of cooking. Most of us expect to be housewives some day, and Miss Brown, our in- structor, is striving to help model our ideals. In order to accomplish this dream we make a careful study of the planning, preparing and serving of a well-balanced meal. With this knowledge, we hope to make a success of our final luncheon which we must serve in unit three of homekeeping. Our greatest thrill in cooking class comes when we are ready to remove a finished product from the oven. At this time some register joy, some sur- prise, and a very few, as they check back on their memories, suddenly re- call that they forgot to add baking powder or flour. Our cooking room is well equipped for satisfactory work, and the plan- ning and arrangement of our work by our advisor are the forerunners to the Well-prepared foods we serve. The final test of our good workman- ship is a breakfast prepared and served by the entire class. Our newsie, Helen Blankenberg, is a good worker and we can depend upon her to bring the Craftsman to our roll-call room every Friday after- noon. Our kitchen. what joys and woes it has! May we profit by our ex- perience in it and prove to be worthy cooks and housekeepers. THE RIPPER ROXV I: XVessel. Lorraine: Hartwig, Irene: Flannigan, Mary Lou: Strelow. Eileen: Goedland. Eleanor: Mann Dorothy: Switalski. Margaret. ROXV Z: Kortright. Ninn: Balcerzak. Irene: Schicke. Erna: Krueger. Grace Kopitzltc, Jane: Gunderson. Mildred: Koepfer. Harriet: Braun, Mildred. ROXV 3: Dero, Mary: Janke, Marcella Fahl, Marion: Jacob, Mildred: Freischer. June: Vfilcox. Margaret: Malewicki. Eugenia. ROXV 4: Fischer, Catherine Abram, Ida: Bakes, Eunice: Wheeler. Alice: Kcil, Cecelia: Haag. Marie. ROV-' 5: Gicse, Agnes: Rybacki, Alice Muenchow. Dorothy: Ocsterreicher, Margaret: Prowatzke, Ruth. Room 304 HE first roomxwe enter at 8:30 every morning is located in the middle of the corridor on the very topmost floor. Our class is in Room 304, and Miss Noble is the class in- structor. An obsolete ice machine, two sinks and an electric dryer add a hint of the unusual history connected with this room. It was first used as a laundry: then it became a science room. and now it is our civics room. On the south wall is a large book case brim- ming full, and instantly you are re- minded that this room is also the sec- ond-hand book store during recess time. It is, in truth, a versatile place. Because we all want to become good citizens, we are very interested in our lessons about the government departments, the laws of citizenship, and the purpose of education. We all are enrolled in either the two or the four-year commercial courses. Next semester we will be sophomores. Mildred Gunderson is the class newsie for the Craftsman. Marion Fahl has showns signs of ability already, for she often takes Miss Noble's place be- fore 8:30. The last bell finds her diligently reviewing her lesson. Some day, friends. when you feel blue and want to do something dif- ferent, just drop in Room 304 and the doors will be open to welcome you. We will take you with us to explore the universe of government and law, and tell you the secret of good citizenship. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Renger. Dora: Hauswirth, Rosemary: Kobs. Irene: Maslovsky, Irene: Steffen. Ethel: Richter. Agnes: Goebl, Marion. ROXV 2: Ziegler, Marie: Walters. Dorothy: Kvas. Antonia: Gutwald, Esther: Raybourne. Mary Ellen: Walker, Anna. ROXV 3: Banas. Hattie: Ruetcr, Vtlinifred: Corrao. Rose Marie: Tschol, Marie: Doering, Eleanora. ROOM 308 NE of the most interesting rooms in the west annex on the third floor is Room 308, in which Miss Emma Meyer conducts a two-period class in home nursing every morning at 8:30. The room itself is a versa- tile castle of health-large, airy and sunny. As this is a unit class, the work must go on rapidly, and by the end of the six weeks we are expected to know many things. The work is interesting, however, and we learn without realizing that we are gaining knowledge. The text book we use is the regulation Red Cross Hand- book. In the earlier part of the unit. we study how to care for a sick person. This includes everything from at- tending to the personal wants of the patient to making a bed while it is occupied. Pupils themselves take the parts of patients, so that the work is more realistic. Then comes infant hygiene. The home nursing room boasts of its own infant, a life-sized doll. This child would certainly win a contest for cleanliness, as she has been bathed more times in her short life than the average baby is in a year. The different types of bandages. their use and application are studied in the latter part of the unit. The girls again are used as patients, and from their mummiied appearance at times, one would think they were suffering from concussion of the brain, or a broken arm, leg, or neck. Upon the capable shoulders of Irene Kobs falls the task of distribut- ing the Craftsman. THE RIPPER ROW' 1: Schlievc. Margaret: Morris. Virginia: Glazcr. Thresa: Kish, Jennie: Klart, Bernice: Timm. Elsie Mortl, Mary: Bruens. Dorothy. ROW 2: Golubelf. Katie.: Farence. Mary: Gorse. Dorothy: Bartl, Helen: Juiffre Josephine: Alberte, Sante: Herrick. Esther: Gurrath. Virginia. ROXV 3. Olson. Mabel: Bartis, Katie: Hcyer Elfricdn: Pinchar. Anna: Kommier, Marion: Bingenheimer, Dorothy: Staats, Eleanor. ROVV 4: Mirkas, Marion Nelson, Ardith: Biehle, Heding: Henk, Katherine: Bagley. Winifred: Hebein, Dorothy. ROOM 309 ISS HOOD and the thirty-five young ladies pictured above meet every morning in Room 309 to pursue the subject of history. We are all 7A girls, and as a group, man- age to get along peacably if not quiet. As you scan the above-pictures, you will see that some of us are thin, some are small, some are fat, some are thin, and that all know a good recipe for mixing fun and work in a way that will be of benent to all. Now that you know all about us. get acquainted with our room. It is large, bright, and airy. It faces the north and east, although it is at the west end of the building. Large maps from all parts of the world cover one entire wall. Another is used for historical pictures, the bulletin board, and blackboard. The other two have the windows, through which streams all the necessary light. In 7A history we follow all the journeys of the great men of our own United States. We learn how they spent their childhood, where they re- ceived their educations, and just why they should be remembered. Then study about all the great wars, their causes and results. Inventions and important discoveries both contribute their bits of interest to our class periods. Representatives of our class can be found in both the Athletic and Serv- ice Clubs. Their outside activities al- ways serve as bits of gossip before and after class periods. Dependable Dorothy Bingenheimer has been chosen as our newsie. THE RIPPER ROW l: Studcner. Eleanor: Zuincr, Violet: Schilling. Esther: Lee. Ruby: Burch. Fay: Thurmer, Hazel: Keyes Marian: Becker, Beatrice. ROW' 2: Eller, Anne: Klaus. Elizabeth: Linde. Dorothy: Jones, Eleanor: Javorsky Margaret: Rahn. Virginia: Lt-hnhof. Magdelinc: Voss. Virginia. ROXV 3: Koenig, Louise: Greenwood. Virginia Drews. Barbara: James. Marjory: Hoffman, Betty: Nelson. Dorothy: Olsen, Edna: Beck, Dorothy. ROXV 4: Jank Agnes: Mrrkas. Catherine: Brillhart, Grace: Vsfagner, Paula: Scholi, Marion: Falyer, Lorraine. ROOM 310 E are the 8A girls of G. T. T. Our room is on the third floor in the northwest corner of the build- ing. Although we are at a disad- vantage in being next to the construc- tion of our new addition, it is also inspiring to look forward to those days when many of us will be com- fortable within its walls. With Mrs. Davis as our instructor we are enthusiastic students of civics. Civics teaches us how to become good citizens. Our work in the text book is varied by news topics each Friday. These keep us up-to-date on public matters and illustrate excellently many civic problems. r Our room is distinctive in many ways. In the morning before 8:30 it is used as a study room and is ab- solutely quiet. The room is fur- nished interestingly. An old spin- ning wheel is one of its treasures. Another feature is the bulletin board which is always filled with entertain- ing printed material and pictures. Pictures, too. adorn our walls and make our room cheerful and cozy. By way of carrying out our activi- ties further we have elected class of- ficers. Out of thirty-nine girls Anna Eller was chosen as president: Dor- othy Nelson, vice-president: and bet- ty Hoffman, secretary. Grace Brillhart is our newsie. An- other girl of distinction is Magdeline Lehnhof, who came to us from Ger- many. Veronica Vadon plays the string bass: Margaret Javorsky is known for her fine dancing. With a roll-call as jolly and in- dustrious as ours you can easily see that we start the day right. THE RIPPER ROXV 1: Studier, Luella: Bochert, Leona: Sternig. Mary: Paczcsny, Lucille: Fritz, Esther: Kolasinski, Marie Kohl, Beatrice. ROW 2: Launes. Esther: Reinecke, Lillian: Graf. Wilhelmine: Delopsr. Angeline: Kucharski, Regina Pfeiffer. Caroline: Lukas, Almyra: Thon, Dorothy: Schmitz, Ioln. ROXV 3: Slarick, Mary: Schmid, Winifred Mirkowski, Mary: Rozwadowski. Lottie: NVild. Elizabeth: Lustig. Mary: Hoppe. Ethel. ROW 4: Drefahl, Lucille Shafer. Lorraine: Nowak. Sophie: Molenda. Jeanette: Borzyezkowski, Louise: Angell, Anna. ROOM 311 HEERFULNESS is detected im- mediately as we enter the large sewing room in the West end of the third floor. The six windows are partly responsible for this atmos- phere: and the happy faces of the girls and Miss Boice, our instructor, furnish the remainder. The room is equipped with tables, sewing machines, a gas stove, a show case, and other pieces necessary in a sewing room. Most of the thirty- one girls are sewing boys' suits or children's dresses. We are always eager to see a new piece of material and follow it through the steps until the garment is completed. The room is further distinguished by its unique color charts and decora- tions. Miss Boice is a lover of color and has designed a poster made from envelope linings. The effect is har- monious and gay. The bulletin board is decorated also by a group of national park pictures and Indian chiefs. Thus you see, although this is a sewing room, geography has wended its way in, too. Miss Boice has interested us in welfare work. We brought and solicited old clothes to be rejuvenated for the Arkansas sufferers. Besides having the satisfaction of having done our bit for the Hood victims, We also find pleasure in seeing what we can do with a discarded piece of clothing. Mary Starick, besides being a wizard with the needle, is also our Craftsman newsie. With all this variation you can see what an enjoyable roll-call We have. THE RIPPER ROW 1: Mader, Esther: Kiefer, Irene: Seybold. Henriettat Gabriault. Leona: Kubicek, Elsie: Krebs. Bernice Wilk. Anna. ROW 2: Haasch, Elinorn: XVhnling. Muriel: Krohn. Lorraine: Dombrowski. Angeline: Rudolph. Alice Cicszynski. Helen: Kendziorski, Sylvia. ROW 3: Fiedler. Lorraine: Eggcrt, Ruth: Lustig, Dorothy: Mueller Johanna: Kierznowski. Genevieve: Hinterlach, Evelyn. ROW 4: Kowalski, Florence: Krygicl, Evelyn: Friedman Yetta: Halweck, Laura: Hronis, Mary. ROOM 312 IGHT-THIRTY A. M. Hark! The bell which sends everyone scurrying to her roll-call room is ringing. Our room is on the third floor in the southwest part of the building. In this large, airy room twenty-nine industrious sewing girls are happy under the supervision of Miss Mackenzie. The room is provided with working and cutting tables and sewing machines. Our gaily deco- rated bulletin board is an added at- traction to this room and our cup- board of completed garments is al- ways proudly displayed to visitors. Most of the girls in this roll-call group are taking the two-year trades course and spend the entire morning in 312. They are completing their children's wear or fancy dresses. Tight linings are also a problem mastered during this semester. We take a keen interest in our work and our school. Our loyalty is exhibited in the costumes we make for various dramatic performances. Santa's suit, from cap down to boots, and the costume in which the Turk- ish knight cavorted around the stage. were made by the roll-call group in this room. The newsie from our class is Myrtle Zahn. Jokes are plentiful: we have frolickers who always have a laugh in store for us. Miss Mack- enzie, too, keeps up our good spirits with her sudden exclamations, such as, If the people at home had to wait for the garments you girls are making, they would he going around in barrelsf' The sun without is equalled by the sun within. THE RIPPER ROV' l: Sedlak, Annie: Miller, Ruth: Splitlgubcr, Gertrude: Puciolo. Katherine: Jank, Mary: Murphy, Florence: Oswald, Matilda. ROW 2: Bohn, Dorothy: Cznrniak. Agnes: Mueller, Marion: Knaub. Lydia: Luppa. Emily: Goll, Rose: Patsis. Anna. ROXV 3: Richards. Viola: Trochta. Louise: Rasterski. Eleanore: Edelstein. Rose: Frankowski. Alice: Krutz. Leona. ROXV 4: Piotrowski. Emily: Edwards, Geraldine: Gulden, Betty: Mundt, Delores: Guzikowski. Irene. ROOM 3 13 UR class of thirty jolly ninth- grade girls is conducted by Miss Bullock, who teaches us sewing. The room excels in cleanliness and order. The weekly housekeepers are respon- sible for this, and we are proud of their efforts. Many of us are taking the trades course and stay in this room all morning. It is a sunny room, equipped with four working tables, one cutting table, and seven sewing machines. This equipment and our willing hands make light work. so we progress rapidly on our princess slips, aprons. and children's clothes. How we do hate the word rip, although it does help to make us successful dressmakers. Just as it takes a variety of people to make a world, so it takes many types to make a class. We are all individuals and have many original ideas, some of which are helpful and some hindering. For many of us this is our first semester of high school work, and we are learning the requi- sites which go towards making a suc- cessful roll-call class. Although most of the rules are new to us, we are acquiring the school spirit and are eager to be loyal Tech girls. Agnes Czarniak, our newsie, is an enthusi- astic Craftsman solicitor. In this room were made the color- ful mummers' costumes for the Christmas play: we would like to achieve something similar, for it adds variety to our work. Pleasant indeed are the relations of this friend- ly roll-call group of freshmen. THE RIPPER ROW l: Janovic, Mary: Richardson, Violet: Sims, Helen: Miller, Dorothy: XVerncr. Charlotte: Brefka, Alice ROXV 2: De Santis. Helen: Zobb, Jeannette: Keyser, Carol: Teslia. Helen: Krause. Mildred: Zichm. Dolores: Halbherr Mary. ROXV 3: Halkin, Matilda: Conover. Ruth: Mucnzmaier. Dorothy: Kaminski, Jeanette: Rocher, June: Rogan Theresa: NVilson. Lucille. ROW 4: Miller. Esther: Dombrowski, Beatrice: Kopecky. Anna: Neubauer. Marie: Elscn Marina Pfister. Madeline: Dobratz, Elaine. ROOM 314 URS is a small room in the southwest Wing of the third floor. It seats thirty-four young ladies, however. so you see it re- sembles a book, small with a great deal in it. Old Man Sunshine finds a good many companions in our roll- call and does not hesitate to olfer us his beaming smiles. In this first period room we master our second semester of English with Miss Dallwig as our instructor. She uses interesting methods, one of which is to have the girls give oral topics each Friday. The subjects we choose cover a wide range. Our pres- ent work is the fascinating study of Midsummer Night's Dream. For six weeks the common decencies of speech were re-explained and re- viewed. We ought to speak pure English. The room is used primarily as a history room, and its purpose is plainly visible. Maps, graphs, and pictures of our foreign neighbors all give the room color and variety. The whole World hangs over our heads by a cord. Shining stars help to brighten the class, too. Of musicians we have two,-Elaine Richardson, who plays the violin, and Writes poetry, and Alice Brefka, who plays the violin- cello. Another star is Theresa Rogan, who is distinguished by be- ing the daughter of a light-house keeper. Mildred Krause is one of the school's most ardent football fans. Our newsie for the Craftsman is Helen Sims. Now do you understand why we are so happy in this roll-call room? THE RIPPER ROW l: Brunner. Ruth: Leiske. Ruth: Shubert. Stella: Tnube. Ethel: Tauscher. Marguerite: Tauscher Florence: Phillips, Ethel. ROW 2: Drews, Marion: Peyser, Beatrice: Popp, Dorothy: Haut. Luetta: Hafemeisler Pearl: Matuschka. Dorothy: Jaccnrd, Evel n. ROW 3: S' H e ' A d ' ' y ugwart, el n. n erson, Thora. Jacobs, Ruth. Stroede Ruth: Budnik, Cecelia: Post, Ethel: Brossman. Loraine. ROOM 401 HE art studio, Room 401, is lo- cated just under the eaves of the fourth floor. The room has a bo- hemian atmosphere. with its skylight ceiling, its sketches in color, and its bits of interesting pottery about the room. A linen stencil Wall-hanging adorns a small space near the cup- board, Where the paint, paper. paste, turpentine, and other supplies are kept for daily use. Every member of the class has a pigeon-hole in which she keeps her unfinished work and her own supplies. Our Venus De Milo has a promi- nent place in the cupboard where some of Miss Dickinson's own handi- craft is displayed. With the help of our instructor. Miss Dickinson. we have stenclled wall hangings, tablecloths. scarfs. and other bits of handicraft. When entertainments are given in school, We make the scenery for the stage, and by so doing gain valuable ex- perience. We also make the posters which advertise these entertainments. In a class of twenty-six girls, We have two seniors, Ruth:Brunner and Stella Schubert, who was the former president of the Art Club and who proved so able a detective in Thir- teen Plus. We musn't forget Eva Steele, who is our Craftsman newsie. No matter how dull and gloomy the day may be, you will always ind it bright and cheery in Room 401. It is a happy work room where we are all busy making our dreams come true. THE RIPPER ROXV lz Mikolajewski, Mildred: Stark, Helen: Popp, Madlin: NVaresr Marie: Newzerling, Grace: Rcinelt Violet: XVessel, Helen: Koch, Marie. ROW Z: Baumgartner, Helen: Pcrrigo. Lucille: Jahnke, Dorothy: Bugs, ' K hl A d P k C l M k I I J Cl RONV 3 Pe hi Hele Bl M ' n: Anltli 09 Cf, U YYY: JI CI, OYJ I ill Cl' , ffnlfl Jcgcf, RTR. I C VH. Il: Um, fll'l0 Vtfolk, Olga: XVasserman, Celia: Turner. Edna: Duval. Carice: Hoerrcs. Margaret: Lucpke, Dorothy. ROOM 402 FTER climbing a breath-taking flight of stairs, we finally reach our roll-call room, 402. We are a group of girls taking drawing, and our class adviser is Miss Copp. The north light which comes from the two great slanting windows makes it a typical studio. The walls are not bare, as they are decorated with brightly-painted pictures, some of which are of Miss Copp's own workmanship and others were made by more advanced girls. To add to the attractiveness of the room there are beautiful statues, stencils, antique vases, and pottery molded from clay. Each member of the class has a pigeon-hole in which she keeps her own supplies. The buzzing of voices and the dropping of drawing boards makes it all the more fitting to an art studio. Not long ago, we learned how to mount pictures very neatly. Just now, we are putting an all-over de- sign on the cover of our scrap book. This scrap book expresses modern art. Although we do make mistakes, Miss Copp always has a consoling remark to make, to encourage us to continue. Most of the girls are fresh- men, but there are a few upper class- men. Among us is our newsie, Dor- othy Luepke, and Eugenia Kiefer, a skater of some merit. Many a time we get our elbows in someone else's paint, and probably drop our freshly colored design on the floor, but what is a little thing like that among such a happy group of girls? THE RIPPER 104 -Faq Pk-11, ,Qi ,.f ,n -N Lvv- 4 3: r-x 1- ,f 41 1. A3 - f 1 v11' -'W' -1 mg- 51 .. . g1---,.,., . 1 - 'NYS x 1 .1 , ... A - ,g4,'1'-1-.Q 1l'l3l 'Tl . , 1 . --, ' 11 l J . 'ISTLT -IAIIF - V -'Lf-HL, I - J 1 ' 1 ' 5' -'A' P' W -E51 ESM , 2- M31 ' ' TQA JI1-,4 A Iii ,L gh-E 4, I kA'. '-h 111,1113fU1Q111l1-1xF'H -- j +4 f15,,W 11 ' 1 -f1 wr! 11 L,N .11zaa1 '1... 1-1112 , ' ' 111. VYUF1 ....- , 11 . 1 I1l , . , E?-WW-U4 , Mwwf' W 1-1 hh,2g v mw,N 1 1 . 1 5 '--' -- -5, , '- --- ,--. .-,,.- 1 nm i-. 15- fi-SET 11 er q '. A 1 'M ' --5-W 11 I--1-i- 3 - -1 1,,,. - 1 WI1111. 1 4: 1 ' ii ' ' 2- 4 X11 -. 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The streets were deserted save for a solitary cat slinking across the narrow lane. only to disappear in an unseen hole, and a few sleepy sparrows picking at the rotting garbage strewn on the rough uuneven cobblestones of the street. Suddenly. as if at a given signal. all was changed. Shutters flew open: shopkeepers unbarred their doors: merry greetings re- sounded through the crooked lane. Tongues chattered and eyes danced as the rotund butcher stuck his bald head out of the win- dow and shouted. Make ready! The play will soon begin. The first act will be here in a second. Can't you hear the trumpets? and back into the room he popped. Rich silks from the orient and fine cottons from Egypt, kept especially for this occasion. were hastily draped over the balcony railings. The people who had few fine drapes displayed their store with twice as much bustle and haste as the wealthier folk. There was a feeling of tense expectancy and excitement in the air. Just outside the town the great wagons on which the acts were displayed were lined up. The horses pranced in excitement and tugged at their bits. At last, with a flourish of his trumpet, the crimson clad page puffed his cheeks mightily and blew the looked-for sig- nal to start. Within the first wagon an old man, clad in the costume of Abraham, smiled as he heard the signal. I wonder if she will be there? he murmured. She has never failed to watch me. He opened a tiny box from which arose the sweet fragrance of dried roseleaves. Ten of them, he mused. Every six months for five years she has watched me play and has thrown me a rose. Ah, if I only knew who she is! The old man's eyes brightened as he tenderly closed the box. Of course she'll be there! Alone. on the balcony, she'll watch us. I wonder, he l06 frowned slightly, if that great boor of a man who was seated beside her last year will be there. I saw her tremble as she looked at him. and he frowned when she threw my rose. They say he was her husband returned from the Crusades, but. please God, she may be alone today waiting to see me! Again the tiny page sounded his trumpet, and the wagon came to a groaning stop. The old man parted the curtains cautiously and gazed up at the nearest balcony. Yes, those were the draperies and that was the brute of a man. but where was his lovely unknown? Instead of the beautiful face crowned with a halo of snow white hair. he saw a buxom blond woman. Her harsh grating laugh made him close the curtains quickly in disgust. Then he opened them again and beckoned to a nearby pikeman. Where is she? I mean the wife of that man? he asked eagerly. Oh, her? She died the evening of this same day six months ago. They say he beat her to death for throwing a rose to one of you players. He's very jealous, answered the pikeman, who was evidently a great gossip. Sick at heart. the old man turned to make ready for the play. The act started. Abraham made ready to sacrifice his son at God's command. The angel brought the ram for him to offer in- stead of his son, and Abraham was grateful. The people cheered the act again and again, for this old play was always new in their eyes. The blonde wanton in the bal- cony carelessly threw a rose to the players. but the old man kicked it off the wagon. With a final blast from the trumpet, the iirst act moved onward, and the second act IOOK its place. Night fell upon the town. and all was still. The shutters were tightly closed and the streets empty of life. Silence settled like a blanket over the town. As the moon ap- peared. a ray of light rested for a minute on a crushed and dirty rose. trampled to the cobblestones by hurrying feet and heavy wheels. THE RIPPER Serving the Final Luncheon By Eleanor Strehlow It's seven-thirty and we hear: Gosh, it's still dark out. Yes. Oh, I'm nervous. Well, snap out of it. Let's get started: we've got a big day ahead. Where's the flour? I'll dust, El, while you set the rolls. My, but you're big-hearted. An hour has passed. The rolls have been set to rise, the table is set, and it's nearly nine. Come'here. This custard seems lumpy. What'll I do? Let me see it. I made it just like the recipe. You must have. You'd better beat it a little. It's not so bad. It is now ten-thirty. The prune whip is finished and the rolls are shaped. The tomato sauce is done. I.et's do up a few of these dishes. That's a good idea. It looks as if we've been cooking for a week. It is now eleven-thirty. The macaroni is cooking and the girls are becoming very nervous. I'm going to put this pan of rolls in now. I think this macaroni is done. Hand me that holder. Say, where did all these dishes come from? I thought we just washed a sinkful. I don't know. Oh, there's the bell. Help. help. Hand me that fork, quick! I'll warm the soup a little more and beat it. Take the rolls out! Where's a plate? Here come the teachers! You announce luncheon. All right. Go ahead. I'll start dishing up. Well here goes. Miss Goold rings the bell.and the first three bowls of soup are safely served. Here, now for goodness sake don't for- get your serviette. ' You go to the right side. Yes, yes. go on. They're waiting. The soup has been served and cleared. The main course has also been served and cleared. I think I made a mistake when I served Miss i her tea. Well, I'd hate to think of all the errors I made. The water in the linger-bowls isn't very warm. ' Don't tell me you want to put some Warmer water in now. The guests have gone. The girls are stacking up hundreds of dishes. It wasn't so bad. No, but I'm glad it's all over! All over but the dish washing! Gee. I feel happy! Don't you? H Walking Home at Noon ' By Matilda Kalus Noon-time is beautiful. and no walk home can be too long. Imagine the delight. after a morning of routine work. in stepping out into a dazzling sunlit world. A wild whoop greets the passerby as a human, vibrant avalanche of children dash from the neighboring school house. There's a subconscious charm in that. Have you ever really watched these tots-and did they remind you. not unpleasantly, of a pack of wild rabbits in the open? Their exuberance is contagious. Perhaps they do bang your brief case from a dignified position, or run squarely into your respected, grown-up self without so much as an apology: what does it matter? What an endearing contrast they are, nevertheless. to many of your affected acquaintances. There they run, screaming and laughing, bursting with vitality and a joy to be alive. Several blocks farther you notice a pleas- ant young gentleman. splendidly groomed, standing on a doorstep preparatory to ringing the door-bell. You can't mistake an am- bitious, young salesman who will presently charm the lady of the house into purchasing his electric waffle iron. You're smiling way down in your secret self, and you hope that he succeeds in making the sale. I Crossing the street on the arterial highway is a menace to your high spirits, and you wait with a holy patience until the stream of cars finds a break. Delivered once more to the other side, you find that your interest has turned to the timid Austin cars. You make idle dreams about them. when, like a spirited cyclone, a long, low-strung, cream- colored roadster tears up the road. Three modern young people. hair flying from be- neath Jaunty berets, are having a delightful time. You decide that long, low slung, cream colored roadsters have their fascina- tion. and mentally give yourself a pat that you d1dn't get the Austin after all. You notice that tan will be a good color for your summer coat, an inspiration sug- gested by a well dressed business woman: are pleased to see the vacant lot busy again with a riotous gang of ball players: even find yourself happily appreciative of the new ar- tiustic slant presented by the new bill-board displays. Soon the familiar gate is in sight. You find that you are hungry enough to eat door knobs, think warmly of a big steak and trimmings, and decide that. all in all, walking home at noon-time has its merits. THE RIPPER When Our Teachers Were Little Girls By Eleanore Raasch Has it ever occurred to you that teachers were also little girls once upon a time? Vv'ell, believe it or not. but they were even babies. Just try to imagine some of the present teachers of G. T. T. in their childhood and see just what happened then. As we gaze through a window of the Dysart home. we see a little miss doing her homework at a desk so large that it seems to swallow Her up. Its great height makes it necessary for the little student to collect some of father's large books to sit on, making it barely possible for her feet to touch the floor. She is trying so hard to get those S2 and Sl errors straight, because her teacher is going to give the class a test on them to- morrow. Suddenly a cry of distress is heard, and a childish voice is crying. Mamma, mamma! Miss Webb, with her Est in her eye. is blurting out, midst a flow of tears, all about the fresh kid who chased her around the block. The mean thing! Ahal Here we see the red-headed little villain who raided mother's delicious to- Oh, What By Berniec Keep a straight line. girls. Will you kindly stay up against the wall? These are orders from headquarters at twelve o'clock in the basement. Two long lines of girls are waiting patiently for their luncheon. Conversation concerns the past, the present, and the future. A floorwalker announces that Tiny is making a dent in the line and will she please straighten it out. To this Tiny exclaims under her breath. Come on and make me! Now you can hear a freshie talking to her friend. Come on in line. I'm tired of saving your place. Well. I haven't went to my locker yet, explains the other freshie. There now. don't criticize her too harshly. She will know what to say before she graduates,- we hope,-after she is steeped in the Century Handbook and the big red pad the seniors study. mato-pickles. Little Sydney Colescott is be- ing severely ridiculed. She is listening to a lecture about goblins that take away bad little girls who sneak tomato-pickles with- out permission. How mischievous she looks with her twinkling eyes and freckled nose! Well! Well! And who is the little tom- boy sitting in that tree? Is Jane Whitney trying to make a new tree-sitting record? Oh no. That's just one of her exclusive perches. They range from fence posts to house tops. Leave it to Jane when it comes to covering territory. From somewhere we hear the sweet strains of a piano. We hear slowly played scales accompanied by a steady one, two. three, four. As we silently sneak up to the win- dow, we see Hazel Demand practicing her lesson and counting every beat out loud as the professor told her to. Anxious glances at the clock on the piano tell us that Hazel isn't so keen on this tiresome scale business. I think enough dark secrets have escaped by now, so I'd better wait until I am an alumna before I divulge any more. a Line! e Hahn The line moves slowly along and the ap- petites grow keener. An impatient and dar- ing girl skips into the first row. She blushes and trembles slightly with the fear of being caught. Sometimes girls are caught and sent to the end of the second row. but if a girl There is moves cautiously. she will make it. more than one. however. who would like to give her a royal bouncing. Finally the gay lights of the cafeteria ap- pear before you and you are once more in the grand dining room of G. T. T. H. S. You have -only fifty more feet of waiting before you get your tray. Some undecided young lady holds up the line while she fig- ures out which dishes she would like and which she can afford. Then with books high on one arm and a tray balanced between two fingers and the other hand. she may find a place to sit. if she can reach it in safety. Imagine her embarrassment if her tray should dump. You know one can't scrub a floor with soup. V THE RIPPER Who Was Right? By Norma Harder. I was sitting and partly dozing over my books when I was startled out of my lethargy by a voice which whispered indig- nantly, Do I dislike girls? Well. I should say not! I think they're grand. This sounded interesting to me because I agreed perfectly with the speaker. Gazing intently at the girls seated about me, I tried to discover who had spoken. It certainly was not one of them, for they were all studying furiously or pretending to be, as I was. Then I listened sharply again for I heard another whisper, Oh, do you? Well. if you'd see them coming in here and storing apple cores and paper in the desks, and scratching names of their boy friends on the smooth surface, you wouldn't have such a high opinion of them. The gentle voice responded instantly. That may be true, but I have also seen them with faces flushed and glowing, try- ing hard to accomplish some irksome task. and not giving up until it was linishedf You can never have seen them filing in here for an assembly program. They push and crowd like animals. Talk about gentle girls. Huh! I've seen girls give up choice seats to a teacher or a crippled comrade and I think that is the thing to remember. Huh, grunted the contemptuous voice, when they were made to. Have you never observed the girls at graduation? Why. they look so sweet that I can feel the tears coming to my eyes. Have you never seen them in a play, making the audience laugh and cry as they will it? Have you never heard the lovely music they are capable of playing? Have you never ob- served the pretty clothes they sew? Have you never seen their faces all lighted up with laughter over some event that happened dur- ing the day? Why. 1 can never be thank- ful enough that I belong to a girls' school. Then, like a flash, it came to me who the speakers were. They were the statue of Joan of Arc, that famous girl who gave a world an example of what a lone girl can accom- plish, and the curtain which was draped gracefully over her shoulder. The bell rang just then, and I hurried out. I could not resist giving the curtain a vicious push. and the statue a gentle pat. At Three Ten By Annette Kirmsse Brrringl The dismissal bell resounds through the echoing corridors, for the last leaf has been paged. and the last book closed for the day. Ah, then the mad rush to the locker room! One must endure elbow punc- tures. toe squashes. eyelid lifting, and brief- case scratches, as one hurries through the compact corridors to the faithful guard of our possessions. the locker. One must be a Sherlock Holmes to find the locker key in a purse already stuffed with pencils. notes. cos- metics, combs, rubber bands. erasers, bobby pins. pens. and a little change. Finally, the key is in the lock, the key turned, the door opened, and before you stands the accom- plishment of what you deemed a severe try- out. As you are about to put on your hat. someone goes by, accidentally pushes you. and murmurs an apology as you are trying to disentangle yourself. You begin to feel a trifle disturbed. but with determination. you plunge into the depths of your locker, take out your coat. with some difficulty find the arm holes. and close your locker with a bang. With a deft hand, you rescue your books from kissing the floor. With a sigh of relief. you start for the door, the gate to fresh air. As you reach the pavement. a girl rushes from the building, and as she is in a hurry, she doesn't see you for the moment. Your carefully arranged books, snugly resting on your arm, fall to the ground. directly into a pool of accumulated muddy water from a previous snowstorm. Without a word of apology. she rushes on, leaving you to pon- der over your catastrophe. Such is the life of a high school student after school hours. THE RIPPER A Clock's-Eye View By Eunice Boettcher I am a little clock. Come with me and I will show you the morning routine of the family at whose house I am staying. I have just struck five. and that loud thump you heard was nothing falling: it was only father stubbing his toe on the bathroom rug. He goes downstairs with much noise and starts the furnace. Then he takes the basket and goes to the bakery, where he gets those de- licious rolls, which the family all like to eat. By the time he has returned, I have struck the half hour, and mother is getting break- fast. Now mother starts packing all the lunches. She is heard saying, Bill doesn't want pickles, Mary wants an orange. Bertha wants some extra cake for that friend of hers. Oh heavens! After I've packed all this lunch for Jerry, I clearly remember his saying he was coming home for dinner. Well, maybe the twins will eat it for breakfast. By now my hands point to a quarter of six. Bill and Jerry are called, and when I strike six, they have made their appearance. Mother sees to it that the boys and father leave with all their bundles. She can now rest till my hands point to seven o'clock. Then mother is heard calling, Mary, Bertha. you'll be late. Hurry now. A faint Yah is heard now and then. Finally mother wins. The girls can be heard dashing about, calling, Say, who's got my stockings? Where'd ya put my dress? and. Who swiped my belt? They grab a cup of coffee, pick up their hats and coats, and dash for the door. Of course, mother must go after them and close the same. When I strike eight. mother wakens the twins, who have slept through all the noise. After almost a half hour of struggle, Molly and Dolly are sent off to school. As I chime eight-thirty. mother sinks into a chair with a sigh of relief. and all is quiet until noonl Behind the Scenes at a Play By Hazel Baehr To-day! To-day we would meet our Waterloo. The play has started! Only three are on the stage and all the rest of us are back stage. None of us can stand still. so we walk around and bump into each other. bothering the director incessantly. Girls! If you continue to put on make- up after I took so long to fix you up, I shall have to carry it with me. says one director. Just plain nervousness. We never acted like this at rehearsals. I try to look out of the window and calm myself. but in vain. An instructor sends a hurried Please be quiet over to me. I sit down and promise myself not to move from the spot until it is time to go on. I see the rest of the so- called actors and actresses have promised themselves things too, for I see one saying her lines to herself: another looking up at the ceiling with a concentrated look on her face: still better, one who has courage enough to watch the play from the side lines. 1 The director at the side of the curtain sits with an encouraging smile. as she watches the play go on. Now she is prompting some- body. We all sit and look spell bound for fear something else -will go wrong. Oh, dear! What if I should forget part of my lines? I hurriedly start to mumble them to myself. What are you doing. my child? in- quired the director. My word! She seems to have her eyes all over. Oh! Ann is telling Marie that the boys are expected any minute now. My cue! My stars! Do I look the way I'm supposed to look? One last glance in the mirror. I fiercely whisper to someone, Is my make-up on all right? Yes, but don't look so frightened, is the answer. Mustering up every ounce of courage and confidence I have I bravely step out. The play is over and a success! Now, can you tell me what we were frightened about? THE RIPPER Taking Miss Blanchar's Dictation By Jeannette Paradowski W'ith quaking heart and trembling knees. Ann and I, pencils and notebooks in hand, enter the office. What if we don't get the dictation? I ask nervously. We'll just have to ask her to repeat. is the brave answer. Yes, but I'd hate to ask her. She might think we're awfully dumb. Miss Blanchar, however. seems to be quite busy. Perhaps she will be too busy to dictate today, flashes through my mind, and I cherish that thought persistently. But spying us at the door and seeing our notebooks in our hands, she calls us in and says she will be ready in just a minute. We sit down at the desk in what we think a very business-like manner, with our notebooks open, and pencils poised above the paper. Finally she begins, Dear Mr. 1- Bravely we take down the letter, which is quite long. Did Dad Like To By Anna Dad! Oh, he studied a lot when he went to school. So he claimed. Bobby was sick. His knee hurt him. He couldn't go to school today. Why he could hardly walk. Dad didn't feel the way Bobby did about it. Bobby should not stay home for every little ache and pain. He'd never learn anything that way. Why, I hardly ever missed school when I was your age. I never wanted to. I only hope I can read it. Why, these notes are impossible. Do I always write so badly? Such are my thoughts. Dear Mr. Miss Blanchar takes up again. But this is just a short one, and we are dismissed to transcribe the letters. The trial copies are promptly corrected by our shorthand instructor. Now for the final copy. I think about Iifteen spaces down will be enough. Well. here goes. Suddenly a voice from somewhere cries out. Carbon! VN'hat was it Miss Lange said about car- bons? Oh. yes. Never type anything for the oflice without making a carbon. I get the carbon, insert it in the machine. and begin typing with a kind of timid hesitancy. As everything comes to an end. so I came to the end of my letter. Now what will Miss Blanchar say? She just signs her name and says nothing. But I am satisfied because my letter is O. K. and is really going out to another office. Go To School? Krejci Were you never absent from school? asked Bobby pleadingly. Well, said dad, I remember now: I had an infection in my right ear and couldn't hear very well, and then I stayed home. But that's the only time. though. Bobby sat and did some deep thinking. Then he observed, Say, dad. couldn't you hear with the other ear? The Locker Rooms at 3:10 By Eleanore Kalus At 3:10 a great roar is heard, descending like an avalanche upon the quiet, undisturbed basement rooms. All at once. about five hun- dred girls are piling into the narrow locker room passages. Steel doors fly open, and books are stacked and shoved pellmell onto the shelves. Mirrors are adjusted. and combs and cosmetics drawn out, for the common cause of refreshing waning beauty after the day is over. As soon as the lips are rosy enough. all attention is turned to the hat. Putting on a hat at the exact angle seems to take more time than it should. but eventually the process of dressing arrives at the point where the rubber boots are pulled out. Heads and hands meet somewhere near the ankles as the poor overshoes are stretched on. This bent-in-half attitude is usually not held very long, for some late one is bound to come rushing past, leaving behind her a squashed hat. dangling limply from a bunch of hair, and an indignant owner. Everybody seems to require the same amount of time to get her clothes on, for all of a sudden doors begin to slam, books and brief cases are gathered up. and the rush is on again in full force. It is the same story? toes are stepped on and heads are bumped. but all the girls laugh it off good naturedly, and make a dash out of the building and over to the corner where they will enter a car crowded to,its doors. and will enjoy another period of knocks and bruises. THE RIPPER When My Mother Went to School By Lillian Mielke My mother was told to get out of her nice warm bed and get ready for school. Imagine getting up at tive o'clock in the morning when it is six degrees below zero! She had Put on her long underwear and a petticoat when her mother entered the room. Come, Jeanne, put on your woolen stockings. and another petticoat. After all this, she put on a long-sleeved dress and a skirt that al- most reached to the ground. After a light breakfast of hot muflins. eggs, and coffee, Jeanne was ready to start on her way to school. She put on boots. a heavy coat, two pairs of gloves. a tassel cap, and shawl which her mother pinned around her neck, mouth. and nose. Hiking for live miles on country dirt roads with the thermometer at six below is no fun. The schoolhouse was finally reached. The teacher rang the bell. and classes were ready to begin. There were two or three pupils in each class. making up a school 'iof twenty pupils. Reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic were the main subjects taught. Suddenly the teacher saw Johnny pull Jeanne's braids with the lovely pink hair ribbons. Johnny was asked to sit in front of the class with two similar pink bows in his short cropped hair. Many giggles were smothered by little hands. In spelling, any incorrect word must be written fifty times. The class was dismissed at four o'clock. Upon arriving home, mother must help with supper and after a while do her home- work, which took a great deal of time. The rest of the family sat around the fire-place, telling tales of mystery and love, and then went to bed with a hot iron wrapped in a towel to warm their feet. A Ride Through the Air By Winifred Cords Mother: Come, Mary. get up. It is getting late. School begins at eight-thirty. Mary: Oh, don't worry about me. Jim said he would take me to school this morn- ing in the plane. Jim: O Mary, I've worked with the engine all morning and can't find what's wrong. I think I'll call Bill. He knows all about aeroplanes and perhaps he can find the trouble. Mary: I think I'd better dress. In case I have to walk to school, I will be ready. XVhat have we for breakfast, Mom? Mother: Mary, Jim is back again. He said the plane is all right now. Mary: O, boy, what a thrill this will bc, riding to school in an aeroplane. Jim: Are you all ready, Mary? Come on: hop in. All set! Let's go. It won't be long now, Mary. Mary: I think this is great. Whoops. what was that you did? Jim: O, that? Just a nose dive. Are you enjoying the ride, Mary? Mary: O, I see the schoolhouse down there. Well, it didn't take long, did it, Jim? Jim: Here you are, Mary. Do hurry after school, I want to give you a real thrill. What do you say if we ride to Grand Canyon this afternoon? Mary: I'd better hurry now. Good-by. Jim. Thanks for the ride. Our March Blizzard By Ethel Chirpich The March wind howled in rage as it swept the swirling snow before it in an eddying mass. It beat the maddening sheets of snow against my face like the sting of a lash. I turned my back on this fury and pulled my warm coat closer, for the wind seemed to take a certain frenzied delight in tearing and whipping it about. When I saw the snow driven upwards by an unknown force, dipping and dashing against its will, the utter magnificence of the storm gripped me. I seemed so small. so puny against this big thing whiish was able to sweep everything before it in reckless abandon. Man's fixed laws seemed so futile against this unknown force which would stop for no one except the Master. Incongruously enough, a picture came to my mind of fragrant apple blossoms, tender green shoots, and velvety green grass. I could hear the soft swish of warm rain as it was blown gently about by the fresh breezes. When my mind was suddenly brought back from this reverie by a fresh gust of blinding snow. I saw with startling clearness that in nature one finds the power as well as the gentleness of God. THE RIPPER Day Dreaming By Eva Bauer While sitting in the study hall and listen- ing to the balmy breezes, I suddenly travel a great distance from my classmates, much further than I myself realize. I carefully wander through the woods to End an artistic log covered with moss. I cannot resist sitting down to enjoy it all. I feel like a queen with my subjects,-the gaily colored flowers of blue, yellow. and pink. They smile up at me, sending me sweet fragrance. I am next sitting alert. listening to the tune of the brook. which happily ripples along. Upon further observation, I notice the tall, thick trees. which protect me from all harm. The only visitor allowed is the shining sun. which casts its bright rays through the leaves. My country song is sung ever so sweetly. by the deep throated thrush. He proudly sits upon his perch chirping with all his might. until the entire forest is ringing in song. Oh! how happy I am in this en- chanted forest. having no cares whatever. for I am the queen and here I reign. I am suddenly aware of the study hall teacher, who crisply requires that all must study until the bell rings. Returning from my pleasant journey. I find that I am an exiled queen until I can resume my happy visit to my kingdom again. The Dishwasher-'s Ambition By Margaret Wiley Frances was in the kitchen doing the dishes at her usual slow speed, when mother said, Frances, if you hurry up, you will have time to go to the show with Lucy. But Frances, in a cool and very solemn voice. said, Oh, I am too tired. When I finish the dishes I am going to bed. ' Ting-a-ling. ting-a-ling, and nothing more than the telephone! I answered it with a friendly, Hell-o, but all was in vain. It was for Frances. Frances took the receiver and with a gentle little laugh said, Oh yes, Frank-Yes- 'Bout eight? No, of course-all rightie! Slambangl and down went the receiver on the hook! Francis came skipping into the living-room with her face covered with smiles. ':Mrs. Carey. I am going out with Frank tonight. so will you please leave the front door unlocked? I Yes, Frances. but I thought you were coo tired to go out this evening, offered mother. We-l-l, I was. but my sleepiness has left me somehow, Mrs. Carey. So back to the kitchen went Frances and back on the shelf went the dishes with a slam-bang. If those poor dishes could have talked, I bet they would have said more than I thought. All was cleaned up in a few minutes. and Frances was dressed. She came down stairs. singing and swaying to her own music until the door closed behind her. Maybe it would be better if Frank would call after each meal, Mother, I said. The Bubbler in Roorn 300 By Erna Krueger In my younger days, I was able to enumer- ate glibly the seven wonders of the world. I have since forgotten them. but if I were asked to name a possible one, I would men- tion our bubbler in the study hall. Like Old Faithful, the geyser at Yel- lowstone Park, the bubbler will shoot a stream of water into the air every hour. Un- like the geyser, this is not due to volcanic conditions but to an unwary girl who has turned the faucet too far. It may not leap quite as high as Old Faithful. but a very fine shower can be obtained, causing rack and ruin for one's best dress. Recently. I came upon a picture of a group of Niagara Falls tourists emerging from a recess near the falls. Clothed in grotesque costumes consisting of huge rubber slickers. helmets, and boots, they were. although not looking the part. very comfortable. A thor- ough wetting would undoubtedly have been the result if the extraordinary paraphernalia had been discarded. You must realize what I am driving at- outlits such as this for girls who use the bubbler. They could be rented at a small cost, obtained in striking colors. and appre- ciated tremendously. THE RIPPER How I Felt the First Time Any of My Prose Appeared in Print By Vera Schultz Friday and 3:10 P. M.! Time for the Craftsman. Well. I'll get mine later. Congratulations, Vera. greeted one of my friends. For What? I asked. On having your essay printed in the Craftsman. she answered. Minel In the Craftsman! I murmured. Why, sure. Didn't you see it yet? she replied. Oh, my gosh! Quick as a wink I was up three flights of stairs and entering my roll-call for my Craftsman. Sure enough. there was my essay on Slippers in the literary section. It seemed shorter though. but, of course, it was in print. How good of the editor, too. to put it at the very top. Such ponderings nimbly ran through my tense brain as I slowly zigzagged my way down the corridor while gazing profoundly at the column of my printed prose. Girls dashed into me and I stumbled over countless feet. Still my eyes remained glued on the article. carefully marking every word as though I had never seen it before. My eyes glowed with satisfaction. although I tried to look unconscious. It seemed that every girl looked at me as if to say, I saw your article in the paper. My illusions were short-lived, however. for upon eagerly exhibiting it to my locker- chums, I was answered thus: Yes, one of my articles was printed. too. The other: Did I see your essay in print? No, I seldom look in the literary column. The very ideal I would hurry home and show it to my parents. They would appre- ciate my work. My First Day at the Switchboard By Marie Krejci 8:30. I sat before the switchboard. care- fully studying the layout, and was very sure that now my Hrst call would be an easy matter. Fifteen minutes later, two of the signal lights liashed at once. What was I to do? I didn't have the experience to handle even one call. I stuck the plug in the jack and tremblingly answered. Girls' Trades and Technical High. I received no answer. Imagine my chagrin when I discovered that I was talking through the ear phone and listening through the mouthpiece. I felt scarlet way back of my ears. but determined to assume a self-possessed appearance and complete the call. When I got settled. I took up the phone in the proper manner and received no answer. Hung up! Such im- patience. I barely had time to stop to breathe when the light flashed again. Somehow I answered this call correctly. but while I was still handling it. the two other signals flashed. It was at this time that I completely lost track of thought. stuck in all the plugs within my reach. and put on just as many listening keys. I suddenly found myself talking to three people at one time. I frantically called for help. It took two people to straighten out the mess. 9:20 arrived and. attempting nonchalance. I left the switchboard and walked out of the office. my face as red as a beet and my feet and hands shaking. Report Card Day By Gladys Hartl The day of judgment has come again. The girls sat like mummies in their seats. A silence descended upon the room like death stealthily creeping upon a sleeping person. Suddenly a figure moved among the girls. handing out large white cards. Some girls almost snatched them out of the figure's hand and stared at them. Once in a while the ng- ure stopped beside a girl and pointed her long linger at a scarlet red mark. They exchanged a few words and the figure silently moved on. At last the figure stopped moving. Here and there one heard a sigh or a sob. Like magic the girls came to life. A current of buzzing and excited voices filled the air. Some girls' faces were beaming with hap- piness, and others had a gloomy hopeless ex- pression. Their friends tried to cheer them by saying they still had another chance, but these well-meant words were like so much Greek. In the midst of this disturbance a bell rang. The girls jumped from their seats and quickly left the room. Some were think- ing of the dollar their dad was going to give them for every ninety they had. and others were wondering how they could explain to their parents the red mark on their report cards. THE RIPPER PLEASE TELL ME By Elva Bachmann Did a teacher e'er. XVhen she was young Carefully notice Where a comma she hung? Could she tell A clause from a phrase Or did she study them All in a daze? Infinitives. modifiers, Gerunds. and such. Did ever they bother Her very much? If not, will some one Please tell why she Tries to shove ' This all on to me? PROCESSION OF THE MONTHS By Dolores Hess First we have January, ice and snow: Then comes February. children's cheeks glow: March comes next and the strong winds blow. April appears with refreshing showers. May greets us with her fragrant flowers. In lovely June is Commencement gay. July has her Independence Day: August secs our vacation end: September-over our books we bend. October-then the witches play: In November we have Thanksgiving Day: Along comes December and Santa Claus dear 'Who greets us with cheer and Happy New Year. A DREAM COMING TRUE By Elda Panske In the first part of December. A great event took place. An excavator passed Girls' Tech, And asked if it could stay. With pleasure we accepted it: To work it went that day: Its task was soon completed. And it bade us all good-day. In months to come We hope to see. A large and useful building. Which we never thought would be. And in it we do wish to see The best of things that e'er could be. Students of great ability, Reaching their goal successfully. NVHEN MY TEACHER WAS A GIRL By Philomena Salbeck Sometime ago. I cannot tell how long, Teacher was a fair young girl In skirts of dainty lawn. That might have been in delicate pink. Or maybe sprigged in blue: But I know she must have been Just as sweet and charming. too. Sometime ago. I cannot tell how long. Teacher was a fair young maid. With eyes of darkest brown. That might have been quite roguish Or maybe they were shy. But I am sure she must have flirted The same as you and I. Sometime ago. I cannot tell how long. I think my teacher must have been The kind of girl I dream about: She may have been athletic. Or maybe quite demure: But this spirit. whether loving or gay. Made my teacher what she is today. CLOUD-SHIPS By Beulah Baston I I lay on a grassy bank one day And looked into the sky. Watching the fine. white argosies As they went sailing by. I wished with all my foolish heart To be riding on a cloud. 'Cause up there are no stop-signs. And there's never any crowd. There are never any policemen To tell you what to do. Nor other regulations You have to conform to. You iust dream away the time And are perfectly at ease. Go any place you want to. At any rate you please. THE FOG By Beulah Baston The fog hangs o'er the city Like an evilfwaiting host. VK'hile wisps of it come stealing O'er the housetops like a ghost. It trails its misty garments O'er the fields. the trees. the grass. Its icy. ghastly fingers cling To every face they pass: And then it slinks away. A floating pall of white: How slowly. yet how suddenly It passes from the sight. THE RIPPER YESTERDAY'S INFANTS By Alpha Mattusch I'm told that when our teachers were small, Human beings were they like us all: Vkfith three feet of braids and a ribbon to complete: Our modern coilfures haven't a chance to compete. Miss Fischer, Miss Dysart, Miss Copp, and Miss Goold, Went through the grades a la golden rule. Reading, 'riting, 'rithmetic they crammed: Unbelievable as it sounds, even feared exam. Miss Dysart in kindergarten, did you say? It sounds almost funny at this time and day: But she Wasn't born with the knowledge she's spread: Her brains would overcrowd any baby's head. Miss Fischer ate burnt crusts to have curly hair, Put books under her pillow to learn what they share. , The boys called her Fishy, but she didn't think it fair, Having been to the seashore and smelt the air. Miss Copp is an artist, her talents first noted From a blackboard portrait of her teacher, Miss Quoted. The laughter subsided as the model walked in, And Miss Copp, in a corner, felt like a has been. Miss Goold is the professor of the most im- portant of arts, The art that is known to lead to men's hearts. She teaches us to cook a lunch from a prune, In less time than it takes to reach for the moon. ' Now don't be discouraged in your search to be famed. When you think of the success of the artists I've named. They've walked up the ladder, and now that they're tall. How often do they pine for the time they were small. THE TREASURE BOX By Grace Hoffman Your memories are always treasures, To be saved until you die, And packed away quite carefully, In a box where they'll always lie. You've tucked away each incident In the tiniest. possible place, They're stored in a wee, little corner Of your mind, where they're certainly safe, And then when life will be over. Time enough to say goodbye, You can open the box that you've kept so long, And out all the mem'ries will fly. You will laugh and cry over childhood days, Days that you long to live over. You'll remember the fun, your very first home, And your parents, your friends, and poor Rover. There are lots of things that were almost forgotten. Almost forgotten, but then, not quite: But then, when you're all through remem- bering. The box must again be locked tight. IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR WHITE MICE By Gretchen Schmidt Milk wins out! Was the shout, Vwfhich rang clear For all to hear. It happened today, Fluffy passed away! Skyrocket survived, But Fluffy died. Oats and coffee Were Fluffy's fee. They were him fed. Fluffy's now dead. On milk and oats Skyrocket dotes. I-Ie kept healthy Rich and wealthy. l-Iere's to a cheer For our friends dear. Who by their diet Excited this riot. THE RIPPER WHEN GRANDFATHER WENT TO TO SCHOOL By Jeanette Dittbrenner When grandfather went to the old red school, Or the white one on the hill, The pedagogue sat upright on a stool And his pupils with knowledge did fill. Now if you didn't do your work Reading, writing. and 'rithmetic. The teacher, then. would never shirk But give you a taste of the hickory stick. He was a tall and slim old man. He had green eyes and a very small head. He tried to resemble Uncle Sam, But looked like Ichabod Crane instead. The pupils all sat straight in a line Repeating the words. Two times three are six, They looked to have rulers instead of a spine. And their eyes all stayed on those hickory sticks. THE PLODDER By Edna Wille When your way is hard and dreary, And you long to stop and rest Are you tempted: do you tarry, Or can you iight and pass the test? Would you rather pause and linger Than go on and do your chore, Can you plod on, slow but surer Than you were the day before! Wouldn't you prefer the plodder. Who, even though the way is hard, Keeps on going farther. farther With no thought of rich reward? TRY SMILING By Esther Kukowski There's many a time when a girl feels blue So many nice things that she just can't do! But please don't sit and weep and brood. Try smiling. And if your troubles will have their way, Oh, well, they'll all be over some day: So, then, come on, and whistle a song. Try smiling. If you try and work, and work and try, And your marks simply never are high, When the day seems long. and everything's wrong. Try smiling. THE BLIZZARD By Marie Koepp We were thinking of springtime, Never of snow, When March winds arrived and Started to blow. The young trees bent, and the Branches broke. Old March Wind laughed at His little joke. Millions by millions The snow flakes fell, Sidewalks from gutters You could not tell. White hills were formed As the wind shrilly blew. These hills into larger ones Gradually grew. Whistling and howling. Groaning and growling, Like witches in a storm. Old March Wind chuckled once again, With more tricks to perform. OH! I LOVE TO BE A SENIOR By Violet Fitzpatrick Oh! I love to be a senior So learned and so great, And strut around the rooms and halls So proud and so sedate. And skeer the little freshies Who go loitering in the hall. And tell them if they don't behave They'll soon begin to bawl. And oh! they do adore us, There's envy in their eyes. And longing hope down in their hearts To be a senior wise! THE RIPPER Stones from The Goose Hangs High. Senior Class Play. 118 ,, Q54 - at -A q,.4-x X IT A f f i ? K gf? H f y - SR Q? fn X l iii 5 we 5 'X 1 M M --f..,, CN Ch - -jd 5 Nyl- Vxkbl - Tb' It -'Hui Eg '- S, mf. Hu,-2.1 Yr-1-if ,ig f ' . ' A ' ' -1 .--?Ai.,.gL . 4 g,,7nl-'xr rf h if 1, 12165- I 1 EF, V , X X 3 45- u 5,!ilgg!Q. H D -KX, I f xx L ff 5553992 f f t ' A 5 'V -1 ' ,W w5jh5gm1mfgjggwmn X fi 4 1- Um M nm f , - mg , F M- r FH 'Ummm J f A-H1. we 32 f f 'r 5 ' - 1 J 1129 E V H -QV . ' 'UL-H?-:gt-iii a H W ZMS l E7 x I l, , zlI EL. ,X 5 L U l '-W ..,, U I Ylitgu ' ' - ? 'r H ,A w x, X Qi llillt ' mr if THE RIPPER Mane Krejci Vera Schultz Louise Ricdl Hazel Bach: ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . A . Associate Editor . , Business Manager . . Literary Editor . . Assistants . . , Subscription Manager Assistants ......... Advertising Manager Assistants ....,... Assistant Business M Art Editor .... Assistants .... Class Officer ,.,. anagers .... . , 120 , . . .Marie Krejci . . .Vera Schultz Louise Riedl Hazel Baehr Elva Bachmann Ethel Chirpich . , , Ann Krejci Lorraine Kurth Ann Schiller Dorothy Nagel S Elvira Alfke . f Lucille Papke lEleanore Strehlow . . . , 4Loretta Kaliebe jE1eanore Raasch lDorothy Schneiberg ' Viola Anvelink Olga Herro Beatrice Lachmund . . . . . .Bernice Hahn Helen Decker Q S Stella Schubert . . , . . .Ruth Miels THE RIPPER Elvira Alfkc Viola Anvclink Ethel Chirpich Helen Decker Bernice Hahn Olga Herro Loretta Knliebc Ann Krcjci Lorraine Kurth 121 THE RIPPER Beatrice Lachmund Lucille Papkc Elcanore Raasch Ruth Micls Elva Bachmann Ann Schiller Elcanoxe Strehlow 122 Dorothy Nagel Dorothy Schnciberg Stella Schubert THE RIPPER ATHLETIC CLUB GRGUP HE purpose of this club shall be to arouse interest in athletics and gymnastics, and to develop good sportsmanship among the girls. The club takes part in various baseball and eral basketball tournaments, and sev- of the members have earned their live-saving degrees. The faculty advisers for this club are Miss Colescott and Miss Whitney. ATHLETIC CLUB OFFICERS CECELIA JANZEN Vice Prvsndcnl ROSE BAKER RUTH MIELS Treasurer Secretary DOROTHY SCHNEIBERG President l 23 THE RIPPER BLUE BIRD GIRLS EING a Girl Reserve, we can Nor a thief purloin- quote in all sincerity the precious Oh better than the minting little verse of Sara Teasdale entitled, Of a gold-crowned king The Coin. Is the safe-kept memory Into my heart's treasury Of 3 lovely thmg' I slipped a coin The faculty advisers are Miss That time cannot take Webb and Miss Dean. BLUE BIRD CLUB EUNICE KOEGEL DORIS BENTHEIN Tn-asurcr Secretary HARRIET REICHMANN Scribe SYLVIA GRUDICHAK FERN JACOBS Presidcn! Vicc President 124 THE RIPPER COMMERCIAL ART CLUB GROUP HE Art Club holds its meetings every first Monday and third Friday of the month and is called the Pallete and Brush Club. The club tries to promote the art work throughout whatever the mem- bers do and to carry on outside of class as well as in the art class. The club has shown much progress, and it hopes that everyone enjoyed the play, Thirteen Plus. The advisers are Miss Copp and Miss Dickenson. COMMERCIAL ART CLUB OFFICERS M BEATRICE STEELE LILLIAN MIELKE Vice Prvsldcnr Sccrrmru and Treasurer MERCEDES STORDEUR Prvxidvnl THE RIPPE R THE CCMMERCIAL CLUB HE Commercial Club is a club organized for girls in the com- mercial course. The purpose of the club is to make the girls become really efficient business women. This goal is attained by the different activities which the members enjoy. some of which. are field trips talks and demonstrations pertaining to he commercial world The faculty advisers are Miss Lange, Miss Bannon Miss Dallwig and Miss Nowell COMMERCIAL CLUB GFFICERS ' ANN KREJCI Treasurer JEANETTE PARADOWSKI LORRAINE lxURTH Secretary Vice Pres URSULA BERTHER Prnsidml 126 THE RIPPER THE CRAFTSMAN HE Craftsman, a weekly paper, is published jointly by the stu- dents of Boys' Tech and Girls' Trades and Tech High Schools. The news of the moment is gathered by scurrying reporters. English classes contribute themes for the columns of literature. Tryouts for staff mem- bership are held every semester: all candidates must write a news or feature story to display their ability. If successful, they are admitted on the staff as reporters, and later may be- come editors. Emblems are awarded for work on the staff. The minimum length of service for earning an emblem is two full consecutive semesters. The staff member must earn 100 points, 60 of which must be for actual printed material. A point is given for every printed column inch of news writing, 155 points for literature. feature, or editorial work, and 5 points for art work. The business end of the Craftsman has its own series of points. An election of the associate editor- 127 in-chief at Ciirls' Tech is held every semester. The elected editor appoints the rest of the staff. The appoint- ments are made according to the abil- ity and length of service of the staff member. This year Dorothy Billings was elected associate editor-in-chief. Ruth Kieckhefer was appointed news edi- tor: Florence Martinz. business man- ager: Evelyn Nolte, humor and per- sonal editor: Vera Schultz, literary editor: Ann Krejci, feature editor: Ruth Hafemann, advertising man- ager: Catherine Ludwig, bookkeeper: and Eleanor Strehlow and Elizabeth Wappenschmidt, circulation man- agers. Fourteen girls are on the re- portorial staff. Miss Dysart, Miss Cioetsch, Miss Hart. Miss Noble. and Miss Lange act as faculty advisers. The Craftsman was given the All- American honor rating by the Na- tional Scholastic Press Association this year. This is the highest rating that the Craftsman and other schol- astic papers can win. Five consecu- tive issues were submitted to be judged. ' THE RIPPER THE DRAMATIC CLUB HE purpose of the Make up Box is to provide entertainment for its members, to develop artistic and dramatic ability, and to help with such programs of the school as may be necessary. It is a senior high school organization. Members are admitted only after a successful try- out. The faculty advisers are: Miss Dysart, Miss Fischer, Miss Macken- zie, Miss Dallwig, Miss Boice, and Miss Goetz. DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS JUSTINE BENDA Svry, and Treasurer ' Second Semi-stcr HERMINE LUSER RUTH XVARREN Vice Presidcnl First Scmcslvr Vice Prvsidvm Second Semester HARRIET MEYER HARRIET REICHMAN Prvsizlvnf First Srlvwxlrr Prcsialr-nl Second Scnvcslcr I2 THE RIPPER ' THE FRENCH CLUB HE faculty adviser of the French Club is Miss Reese, The pur- pose of this club is to obtain further knowledge of the French language and to learn the customs of the French people and folk-lore of their country. The club meets every three weeks, and the dues are ten cents at every meeting. FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS MARGARET WILEY Secretary MARCELLA MILLER RUTH HACKBARTH Vice President Treasurer NESTORIA RODRIQUEZ Pr:-sid:-nr 1 Z9 Mr, Lf l-L 9 , Y'P,fw6L': i X J .fav P ,fl A1 G ,, az, 1 THE RIPPER K OUTDOOR LIFE CLUB HE Outdoor Life Club aims to awarded to members who have taken have its members become better part in all their outings. They com- acquainted with nature. Swimming, bine business with pleasure. hiking, picnicking, tobogganing, and The faculty advisers are Miss Van skating are their favorite sports. At Velzer, Miss Cain, Mrs. Nettie Davis, the end of each year emblems are Miss Schaefer, and Miss Roche. OUTDOOR LIFE CLUB OFFICERS JEANETTE LEMBERGER Secretary GENEVIEVE LAMBIE GERMAINE BRIVER Treasurer Vice Presidr-nr ANN MARTINEK Prcsidrnr 130 THE RIPPER PRO AND HE purpose of the Pro and Con Club are to promote interest in debating, dramatics, and other liter- ary activities. as well as to further the spirit of wholesome good fellow- ship. One of the annual events is CON CLUB the short story contest at Christmas time. Short plays and sketches, as well as debates help to enliven the meetings. The faculty advisers are Miss Gnatt, and Miss Walters. PRO AND CON CLUB OFFICERS CATHERINE LUDWIG Secretary GERTRUDE XVILLIE VIOLET FITZPATRICK Vice President Trvnsurcr CLAIRE RIEDI. Prcsidrnt 131 THE RIPPER SCIENCE CLUB GROUP HE Science Club, dually social and educational, was organized to enable girls who have similar in- terests to develop self-expression and initiation along scientific lines. The vocational possibilities for girls in the field of science are stressed. .The club is endeavoring to create a scholarship fund for some deserving girl interested in taking nurse's train- ing. The faculty advisers are Miss Gill, Miss Margaret Meyer, Miss Lyons, Miss Goold, and Miss Knowles. SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS 4 AMANDA FELD Treasurer ANNA SCHAAD Vice President JUSTINE BENDA Secrelary DOROTHY SLIPPER President THE RIPPER Four Year Course. WHY WE HAVE A SENIOR CLUB HE Senior Club of the Girls' Trades and Technical High School was organized in the fall of 1919, by Miss Gordon, a member of the faculty, who still acts as chief adviser. The club was started to promote a sense of responsibility and co-operation among senior girls, and to raise money to pay for various senior activities. Attendance of girls who expect to graduate is compul- sory. The club is unique, for no other high school in the city has an or- ganization of exactly this kind. At other schools the expenses of the senior year are covered by collecting dues of three or four dollars. The club renders many services to the school. Several years ago com- mittees were appointed to clean up the corridors and the lawns. Al- though this is no longer done. the senior girls still feel responsible for helping to keep the school clean. The money of all other clubs is taken care of by this club. It provides a banquet for graduates at the end of the year. It provides speakers like Miss Jacobs to help the girls in their work. This year the club also paid for the pictures of the graduates in the annual. Most of the money earned in school is taken care of by the Senior Club treasurer. Money is advanced for the senior mixer. The treasurer handles a large sum of money-last year about ten thousand dollars- and is elected for her ability. Officers for the first semester were: Hermine Luser, president: Violet Hart. vice president: Vera Shultz. secretary, and Ann Krejci, treasurer. Officers for the second semester were: Vera Schultz. president: Louise Riedl, vice president: Hazel Baehr, secretary: and Ann Krejci. treasurer. 133 THE RIPPER A GIRL Contributed by Miss Jacobs What is it to be a girl today? It means to live in a Reality more regal than the fairyland dreams of your great grandmother. It means that you have a free- dom of foot and feeling and fortune that dims the glory of Goddesses. All things have not been gained: heights there are still to be reached, but because such women as Alice Freeman Palmer have lived. no longer is the Lamp of Knowledge denied your fin- gers' holding: no longer are Gates of lndustry nor Doors of Profession closed against your knocking: the binding skeins of restricted oc- cupation are being untangled from your hands and the restraining sandals of limited opportunity are being unthonged from your feet: from your shoulders has fallen the mocking mantle of proverbial inferiority, and the thorns in the fagot crown binding your feminine mind are one by one being plucked away by the birds of heaven's com- passion? To be a girl today is to be Cinderella, unmindful of rags and hours in the intoxi- cation of gaiety and in the happiness of at- tracting the favor of the Prince: it means be- ing the very rhythm of the dance and the swing of the game. It is to go laughing through sordid city streets: to go singing in the rain, letting the wind find his way through the labyrinth of your hair. It is to chatter more rapidly than sparrows in a lilac bush at dawn,-yet to have within you the long silences of the her- mit thrush and the eerie cry of the mourn- ing dove. It is to misunderstand the love and guidance of those who care: it is to be mis- understood in the demands and urge and in- terests of a new generation. It means trying the new, as Goldie Locks tried the beds and chairs and porridge of the three bears.-new experiences. new work, new wonders. new beauty. new knowledge, discarding those not suitable or worth while. holding fast to those strong and helpful and true. It is to wonder and question-about things, about yourself, about life: to pretend N' Referring to the legend of How the Robin Got His Red Breast. sophomoric assurance, but to be filled with deen doubts and poignant self-consciousness. it is to make mistakes of them: to use them stars. It is to throw away and old the past-the until that day when that all things new are the good of the past. of the world focused the world faithed in y It is to search out but not to be afraid as stepping stones to ruthlessly as outworn good with the bad- enlightenment teaches only furtherings upon It is to lind the eyes on you: the soul of ou. heroes-to imitate, to follow.--making martyrdom and hardships acceptable and sweet. It is to find yourse lf. often, sitting-sin ting alone-dripping from a bath of dreams. Dreams-dining as a Queen at banquet tables, walking in brocaded gowns down flower-bordered garden-paths, drinking of waterfalls, and sleeping in gossamer ham- mocks swinging from star to star-tip. It is to take for granted flowers and birds and stars: one day to know them and love them: to find your soul in an ecstacy of de- light running up mountain paths to sunsets, Heating into dusk on a cloud gold-purfled. It is to make acquaintances of many: to keep a few for enduring friendship. To be a girl is to be April,-in tears and laughter: it is to be springtime. verily,-to grow. to bud, to flower: to be spring her- self. in awakening, in freshness. in power of creation: it is to discover that you carry within you the most precious gift of the uni- verse.-the token of life,-to be guarded as was Brunnhilde with a circle of ire, through which only Siegfried. the Knight, the Prince, could pass. To be a girl today is to be Joan of Arc at- tuned to the voices of the universe. lt is to have each day the simple. sure. comradeship of God. to believe in the quick unravelling of the worId's -problems. and with Florence Nightingale, to hear the call of One Chosen for a high destiny. b It is to stand atip-toe, stretching toward the sky with arms wide open to the suns and winds of life,-to the work and play, friend- ship, beauty, wonder, and worship of the universe. THE RIPPER Three Year Course and Class of January 1932 Two Year Course 13 5 THE RIPPER THE SERVICE CLUB HE Service Club was organized the first semester of 1931 for members of the seventh and eighth grades. Its purpose is to band to- gether girls whose hearts and hands are ready to serve, whether it be for the school, for others, or for them- selves. The motto is A service a day keeps trouble away. The mem- bers meet every second week at which time they submit a list of ten or more services observed the preceding two weeks. The first ten services are rewarded with a small purple and white rosette. For every ten services thereafter a purple or white ribbon is attached to the rosette. A true service is not as simple an objective as it sounds. However, some of the club members have found service in doing such things as not biting finger nails or in reading only good books. One member served by keeping a promise she was tempted to break, and another by eating all that was placed before her at meals. Mem- bers find opportunities to serve others when they permit others to enter a street car first, or when they give up their seats on the car. MEMBERS Sarah Irwin Lillian Brodhagen Anna Straka Ardeth Nelson Katie Bartos Theresa Zimmerman Katherine Schmidt Olga Dotz Dorothy Beck Anna Pinchar Ethel Stamm Marion School Mary Paulin Betty Hoffmann Grace Brillhart Marjorie James Margaret Javorsky Paula Wagner Marion Kornmeyer Bernice Dowd Anneliese Hoerig Emily Tefelski Theresa Corrao BETTY HOFFMAN MARIAN KORNMEYER ' SARAH IRWIN 136 THE RIPPER Fri. Fri. Mon. Fri. Stillman- Kelley Chorus MUSIC DEPARTMENT CALENDAR 1930-1931 Oct. 3-Assembly-String Orchestra Thurs. Oct. 30-Music Section of Wiscon- sin Teachers' Ass'n at Pnster Hotel Orchestra with Viola Beyersdorlf conducting Oct. 10-Assembly - Stillman-Kel- ley Chorus Oct. 13-Chicago Vocational Teach- , ers' Luncheon at Boys' Technical FU' High School. Small Orchestra Oct. 31-English Section of Wiscon- sin Teachers' Ass'n at Pfister Hotel -Small Orchestra Oct, 17--Assembly-Small Orches- tra Wed. Nov. 5-Assemb1y4Band EUNICE BOETTCHER President BERNICE O'BRIEN NORMA HARDER Vitc President Treasurer 137 THE RIPPER Our Orchestra MUSIC DEPARTMENT CALENDAR 1930-1931 ' Tues. Nov. 11-Armistice Day Program Wed. Nov. 26-Thanksgiving Program 1. Orchestra 5' Sand C 2. Stillman-Kelley Chorus . rum orps 3' String Orchestra Thurs. Dec. 4-Assembly--Band Thurs. Dec. 18-Assembly-String Orches- tra A '. N.21-PM'-Bd Fu ov ep eetmg an Thurs. Dec. 18--A. V. A. Convention- Vocational Dinner-Vkfisconsin Hotel Sat. Nov. 22-Football Game-Band -Small Orchestra Our Small Orchestra 13 8 THE RIPPER Tues. Thurs. Fri. Fri. Sat. Fri. Sun. Our Band MUSIC DEPARTMENT CALENDAR 19304931 Dec. 23-Christmas Program Fri. l. Stillman-Kelley Chorus 2. Orchestra Feb. 19-Boys' Tech. Faculty Din- ner at Boys' Tech H, S.-Small Or- chestra Feb. 20-Washington and Lincoln Fu' Program-Band and Drum Corps Mar. 6-Assembly-Stillman - Kel- Fri' ley Chorus Mar. 21-Milwaukee High School Convocation? at Lincoln H. S.-Still- man-Kelley Chorus Fri. and Sat., May l and 2-Senior Play -Orchestra Thurs. May 3-Band broadcast over WTMJ l 59 and Sat.. May 8 and 9-Milwaukee Public School Music Festival 1. Orchestra 2. Band 3. Stillman-Kelley Chorus 4. Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus 15-May Play 1. Orchestra 2. Stillman-Kelley Chorus May May 22-G. T. T. Spring Concert 1. Orchestra 2. Band 3. Stillman-Kelley Chorus 4. Drum Corps May 29-Memorial Day Program- Orchestra June 17-Graduation Program - Orchestra THE RIPPER Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls Selected to Sing at the Music Festival MUSIC FESTIVAL GN Saturday evening, May 9, the All-City High School Orches- tra played at the auditorium. The Girls' Trades and Technical High School sent thirty-one girls to play in the All-City High School Orches- tra under the direction of Miss Anna Johannsen. They helped prepare wind instrument parts for our or- chestra and all the other high school orchestras taking part in the festival. They made conductors' scores ,for the All-City High School Orchestra, the All-City High School Band, and the All-City Grade School Orchestra. The attendance record for our girls was fine. There were only two ab- sences from rehearsals because of ill- ness. Our school band sent eighteen of its band members to play in the All- City High School Band. Mr. Skornicka conducted the entire group. The attendance record for our 14 girls at these rehearsals was only one absence. Forty-one of our Stillman-Kelley members participated in the All-City High School Chorus. Nine songs were memorized. The entire group was conducted by Mr. Smith. Our girls attended rehearsals at school from 3:10 to 5:00 P. M. and at 7:30 A. M. Our Stillman-Kelley Chorus was the chorus selected to sing two num- bers accompanied by the Harp En- semble of eleven harps. Allah's Holiday by Reediger and Who Is Silvia by Schubert were the songs that the chorus sang. Miss Demand conducted this number. For the first time The Girls' Trades and Technical High School was able to send representatives to the 7th and 8th Grade Chorus. Twenty girls from school partici- pated. Mr. Smith conducted. THE RIPPER VIOLET HART IIARRIET REICHMAN BERNICE O'BRIEN President Vice President Sr-crelarq STUDENT COUNCIL THE PASSING OF EVENTS FRESHIES INITIATED AND XVELCOMED The most memorable day in the year was September 3. 1930. I-Treshie Day, when new members were initiated into G. T. T.'s society. Awakened from their long sum- mer's sleep, upper classmen trooped back to celebrate. , The assembly room was the dining room for all the new arrivals. and presided over by Miss Blanchar. Her august duty that day was thc dishing out of menus for the semester. Each shy-faced girl was given a card on which she wrote her life history. Miss Blanchar was heard calling one of these bash- ful girls to her side and exclaiming: My dear, I'm sure you wcren't born in 1928. With the clang of the bell. the young, shy- faced little misses trooped slowly out of the assembly and were in the hall closely scrutin- izing their program. utterly frightened: still. with a look of resolution on their faces. they gaily tripped after their young Senior guides. HERMINE LUSER ELECTED SENIOR CLUB PRESIDENT Hermine Luser. a February graduate. was elected president of the Senior Club at its first oflicial meeting. September l7. Ann Krcjci. a June graduate. was elected treasurer. A vice-president and a secretary were elected at the next meeting. The Editor-in-Chief of the Craftsman. Dorothy Billings. was selected as representa- tive of the school at the All City High School Council. CHEERLEADERS ELECTED AT GIRLS' TECHNICAL Hermine Luser and Dorothy Schneiberg were elected cheerleaders by overwhelming majorities at a school assembly at G. T. T. H. S. on Thursday, September 25. Hermine Luser received 1.055 votes and Dorothy Schneiberg received 849 votes. The following girls were candidates for cheerleader: Dorothy Schneiberg. Ruth Hafe- mann. Eleanore Kuether, Hermine Luser, Irene Zeller. Dorothy Lecher. Harriet Meyers. Mercedes Stordeur. GIRLS LEARN FINE POINTS OF FOOTBALL Mr. John Vkfittich, a member of the facul- ty of the Boys' Trades and Technical High School. spoke in the assembly after school on October 8 about football. Mr. Wittich gave the talk to make the girls understand some of the rules and regu- lations of the game. Mr. XVittich explained each play, such as a forward pass. a lateral pass. an end run. a punt, and many others which the girls did not understand. Harry Marlier illustrated Mr. Wittich's talks on the blackboard. He drew a football field. marked off the yards, and set up a team. Mr. Wittich told the girls that school spirit always counts in winning a football game and urged good sportsmanship at games. I The attendance at the later football games was nfty per cent larger. for the girls had a better understanding of the game. THE RIPPER FIRST REPORT CARDS ISSUED AT G. T. T. On October 15, in the corridors of G. T. T., many girls were seen carrying new report cards, the first of the new school year. Some girls wore a happy smile from one class room to another: others, a surprised frown. Because these were the first marks of the semester. the teachers graded their pupils mainly for their effort. Girls who had not made an effort to get a passing grade still had a chance to show their intelligence before the semester was over. FORMER CHEERLEADER ELECTED TO COUNCIL PRESIDENCY After an exciting contest, Violet Hart was elected president of the Student Council of G. T. T. H. S. over Lorraine Doebler, on Friday, October 17, by the two assemblies. Harriet Reichmann was elected vice-president. and Bernice O'Brien was elected secretary over Evelyn 'Hellmich. The president of the Student Council is expected to preside over the student assem- blies. This, with the exception of the presi- dency of the Senior Club, is the highest office in the school. The vice-president presides at some of the assemblies. The secretary records the minutes of the assemblies. HALLOWE'EN HONORED BY CRAFTSMAN STAFF A short meeting and a Halloween party for the Craftsman staff accounted for the presence of a number of boys in room 207 on October 28. After the business meeting a grand rush was made for the assembly. The presence of the salesmanship class increased the number of merrymakers. Everyone received an orange and black paper hat and a slip of paper containing a number. Then the fun began. Boys were seen rushing to the girls and the girls to the boys. trying to find the one with the same number. Going to Jerusalem, Buzz, and a ruler game were among the numerous games played. A short football story was given by one of the girls. Refreshments of dough- nuts and punch were then served. After a few loud and enthusiastic cheers and songs the party dispersed. ELECTION OF RIPPER STAFF In Senior Club, on October 29, an election was held for the Ripper staff. Marie Krejci was elected editor: Vera Schultz, assistant editor: Louise Riedl, business manager. Nom- inations for class editor and the literary staff were made. Loretta Kaliebe, who has been appointed head of the advertising staff, is assisted by two other members of the Senior Club. Ber- nice Hahn, appointed head of the art staff, also has two assistants. The business staff consists of three members of the Senior Club and has as its head Louise Riedl, business manager. The subscription manager, Dor- othy Nagel, has three assistants. The editor, assistant editor, business man- ager, class editor. and members of the liter- ary staff, advertising staff, and art staff are chosen by ballot. The members of the busi- ness staff and subscription staff are appointed by the president of Senior Club. TEACHERS BECOME STUDENTS EoR TWO DAYS On October 30 and 31 teachers from all over the state met in convention at the Mil- waukee auditorium for their annual educa- tional meetings. g While our teachers became pupils for two days, Milwaukee students enjoyed an ever- welcome vacation. A large numbers of the celebrants were Tech students. GIRLS' ORCHESTRATIONS PLAYED AT CONVENTIONS On Friday afternoon, October 31, the G. T. T. Orchestra, directed by Viola Beyers- dorff, played her orchestration of Just a Little Waltz at the auditorium for the Music Teachers' section of the Wisconsin Teachers' Convention. A second number, Old Germany, orches- trated by Sophie Kukowski, a graduate of Girls' Tech, was directed by Miss Demand. Both were well received by the audience. particularly Viola's, because there are not many students in the high schools of the United States who have orchestrated and di- rected a selection. So another day oftriumph passed in the history of the orchestra. THE RIPPER MAKE-UP-BOX SPONSORS MARIONETTE DEMONSTRATION A very unique marionette demonstration was given by Mr. Harold Connell to the Make-Up Box members and their friends in the assembly on Tuesday, November 4. The marionettes are the oldest playthings in the world and they did not originate in any one country. The marionettes are very little flexible dolls whose actions are con- trolled from above by strings. They are per- fected so that the eye winks and the doll can take her clothes off on the stage. These are only a few of the statements made by Mr. Connell. . The marionettes displayed by Mr. Connell were made by him and his wife. So perfect they must be in every part that they are made and strung by hand. A few of the figures Mr. Connell showed were: Miss Lucy, a charming young lady who takes a dancing lesson: Jim Sin, a Chinese magician: Toto. a very tricky, bone- less clown: and Harry Lauder, the Scotch- man. TWO COLONELS SPEAK ON ARMISTICE DAY Two Armistice Day programs were held conjointly in the assembly and in the gym on November ll. in honor of the boys who fought for our country in the World War. The programs began with the salute to the flag, and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Other songs were Over There and Keep the Home Fires Burning. The speaker in the assembly was Lieuten- ant-Colonel Garret De Heus, who gave an interesting address about the people in France, and their loyalty and love for the Yankees. The speaker in the gym, Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Ransom, talked about the horrors of war and the necessity of working for peace. At eleven o'clock as the factory whistles were heard, everyone faced east with bowed heads. Taps were played by trumpeters in the hall. Everyone was thinking solemnly of the boys who were left over there and of the gold star mothers. MISS JACOBS VISITS THE SENIOR CLUB On November 12 the Senior Club had the great pleasure of hearing Miss Gertrude Jacobs, assistant cashier at Marshall YS' Ilsley Bank. start a series of interesting talks on banking. Miss Jacobs is one of the few women in the United States who hold such a high position in a bank. She told the girls how banks originated, and gave an illustration. She told them that the architecture on our banks originates from that on Greek and Roman temples. She requested the girls to write her letters in which they were to ask questions about banks. She promised to answer them per- sonally, and base her future talks on them. FOOTBALL FANS PEP UP AT GIRLS' TECH The second joint pep meeting of the foot- ball season was held on Friday, November 14, in the assembly of the Girls' Trades and Technical High School, on the day before the homecoming game with West Division. Speeches were given by Miss Dysart. vice- principal, by Miss Noble, Berniece Hahn. Red Meyer, John Koponya, Andy Graff. Mr. Brown, vice principal, and Coach Stocum. The drum corps and Girls' Tech Band con- tributed to the homecoming pep meeting. The cheer leaders did their stuff and every- body was full of enthusiasm and pep. After cheers enough to make everyone hoarse, the :boys were sent off with many wishes of good uc . MISS J OHNSON'S READING Miss Gertrude Johnson, chairman of the department of speech at the University of Wisconsin, gave a number of readings from modern poetry at the two assemblies on Fri- day, November 14. The poems varied from humor to sadness. Two of the loveliest were Morning and The Shut Up Posy, by Annie Trumbell Slosson. The poetry delighted everyone. for the whole assembly clapped for an encore, until Miss Johnson again read another interesting poem. When the assembly was dismissed, the faces of the students as they left for their next classes showed their delight in the reading. TECH CELEBRATES HOMECOMING WITH WEST The homecoming classic between Tech and West. held at Auer field on Saturday, Novem- ber 15. proved to be one of the best games of the season despite the fact that neither team scored. The day itself was dark, gloomy, and al- together miserable, but such was not the spirit of the crowd. Enthusiastic grads min- gled with freshies. seniors. and members of the faculty. All in hunched positions, they peered through the thick fog trying to get a glimpse of the ball. Confetti fell about in many colored show- ers. Rooters with noise-makers, rooters with pending cases of tonsilitis, all refused to let their spirits become dampened. although their bodies were soaked. Truman Edwards of West, and Tech's own Andy Graff carried the ball for their respective teams. Both elevens put up an excellent light, but it was just another one of those games: both were strong teams. but neither had an edge. There were plenty of spectacular runs. much beautiful interference. and several close calls. but the game finally ended with the ball in Tech's possession and without either team having a score. 143 THE RIPPER MAKE-UP BOX PRESENTS EDITORS MEET AT MADISON NEIGHBORS On November 20. the Make-Up Box pre- sented Neighbors. by Zona Gale. in the assembly of G. T. T. H. S. This play was given several years by the Wisconsin Play- ers all over the state. It presented the story of a small town where several neighbors were brought together in closer friendship by the desire to do something for an orphan boy. The girls who took part in the play were: Frances Saterbo. Ann Schiller, Mary Pimis- kern. Jeanette Paradowski, Ethel Chirpich. Hermine Luser. Philomene Salbeck. and Har- riet Meyers. Miss Dysart coached the play. The Little Orchestra supplied lovely music before the play began. THE CAPTAIN'S DILEMMA FEATURED IN ASSEMBLY Thanksgiving was celebrated by the en- tire student body and faculty in assembly. A play. The Captain's Dilemma. directed by Miss Dean, was given. The girls who took part were: Lorraine Doebler, Harriet Reichman, Dorothy Mann. Ruth Erickson and Dorothy Boehlke. In the plan John Alden, who loves Priscilla very dearly, is confronted with the unwelcome task of being ordered by Miles Standish to tell Priscilla of Standish's desire to marry her. The result was both entertaining- and surprising. for Priscilla tells Alden to speak for himself. The Little Orchestra played, and the Stillman-Kelley Chorus sang the Hymn of the Pilgrims. The entire assembly joined in the singing of Swing the Shining Sickle, a favorite of all. The assembly closed with Miss Blanchar's wish for a happy Thanks- giving to all. , GIRLS CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE- MATHEMATICS CONVENTION Project books. which showed the corre- lation of geometry to the domestic arts. were made by the students of Miss Schaefer's ge- ometry class. and were shown at the Science and Mathematics Convention held in Mil- waukee on November 28 and 29. 1930. Each girl made a book which showed how geometry was used in other ways than solv- ing mathematical problems. The books showed how geometry was used in dressmak- ing. pattern designs. and architecture. The girls were given complimentary tick- ets to hear Edward A. Fath's lecture on The Expanding Universe. which was given at Lincoln High School on November 29. 144 CONFERENCE Seven girls and four boys represented the Craftsman and Ripper at a two-day confer- ence of XVisconsin High School editors held at Madison. November 28 and 29. On Friday the delegates attended special lectures which gave them oointers on how to improve their papers and magazines. Friday evening the entire conference at- tended a banquet held at the Union Memorial Hall, a beautiful monument built in memory of university students who fought in the World War. Addresses were delivered by Dean S. H. Goodnight, dean of men. Uni- versity of Wisconsin: Professor M. V. O'- Shea. School of Education. University of XVisconsin: and Mr. E. G. Doudna. Secre- tary of the State Board of Normal Regents, Madison. Saturday morning was spent at the round- table session where the books. papers. and magazines were criticized. The girls experienced the thrill of their first night in a hotel. One of the most amaz- ing incidents of the trip was a Yacamenne dinner at a quaint Japanese Tea Room. The girls also took advantage of a tour through the capitol. The famous painting in the dome was the center of interest. The girls who represented the Ripper were Marie Krejci. Louise Riedl. and Vera Schultz. Dorothy Billings. Ruth Kieckhefer, Anna Krejci, and Eleanor Strehlow represented the Craftsman. TECH TEAM ENDS SEASON WITH HOP The annual football hop which took place in the gym at Boys' Tech on December 5. 1930, was attended by many students from Girls' Tech. The hall was artistically deco- rated with purple and white streamers draped from both the lights and the ceiling. The music was furnished by the Fairy Chasm Orchestra. After nine numbers had been played, there was an intermission for speeches by Coach Stocum. Andy Graff, Roland Meyer, and John Kaponya. The players were given small purple and white felt foot- balls and every guest received a football pin. Entertainment was furnished by one of the students from Boys' Tech. who per- formed some tricks pertaining to chemistry. and by an accordian player. The hop was a great success. THE RIPPER ORCHESTRA AND BAND MISS ORA A. BLANCI-IAR SPEAKS ATTEND SYMPHONY CONCERT Orchestra and band girls of G. T. T. at- tended the Milwaukee Philharmonic Sym- phony Concert at Walker Junior High, De- cember 8. 1930. The girls left the build- ing at l:l5 in a special street car. The orchestra was directed by Mr. Frank Laird Waller. The numbers were announced by Miss Flannigan, who explained to the audience how the orchestra was divided into four families. the strings, the Woodwinds, the horns. and the percussion family, and had each of them give a demonstration. Some of the best numbers played were Finlandia by Sibelius. Midsummer's Night Dream by Mendelssohn, Irish Rhapsody by Victor Herbert, and Andante Cantabile by Tschaikowsky. The entire audience sang God of Our Fathers by G. W. XVarren. NATIONAL DELEGATES TOUR BUILDING Several of the delegates to the National Vocational Association Convention visited Girls' Tech December 9, 10, and ll to view the methods of teaching here. All the states in the union, and several provinces of Canada sent delegates to this convention, and groups interested in Home Economics visited Tech. Instructors and senior girls conducted them through the school. The work of the home- keeping and home nursing classes was ex- plained. Clothes made in the sewing classes were displayed. The commercial classes were toured, and the work of the various classes was discussed. MADAME LHEVINNE PLAYS FOR GIRLS On December ll the girls had the pleasure of hearing Laddie Gray and Madame Lhe- vinne play in the assembly hall. Last year the noted players gave a program at school. and the girls enjoyed it so much that Miss Blanchar secured them again. This time Laddie Gray gave a Mozart program. He was dressed in a costume like the one worn by Mozart at the age of ten. Laddie played two Mozart compositions. He also dressed as a Persian prince. He received this costume and the composition In a Per- sian Market as a birthday gift. Madame Lhevinne, the violinist, played several selections and told the story of each. Mr. Gray played her accompaniments. 145 AT MEETING On the morning of December 12, 1930, Miss Ora Blanchar addressed the principals of trades high schools at a meeting of the Na- tional Vocational Conference in Milwaukee. How long can the girl remain in school? What are her interests? What are her needs? Such were some of the questions with which Miss Blanchar challenged her listeners. She ended her talk by saying that the greatest Held for a girl will remain that of home- making. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST CONDUCTED AT G. T. T. A scholastic aptitude test, prepared at the University of Wisconsin, was given to all Eleven A and Twelfth grade students at G. T. T. H. S. on the morning of December 15. 1930. This test was to determine how much the average high school student could do in a limited period of time. One was a completion test, one was on artificial lan- guage, one analogies, one on arithmetic, and one on the choosing of opposites. Of the 122 girls who took the test, these twelve girls received the highest scores: Her- mine Luser, Ruth Kiekhefer, Evelyn Mett, Elva Bachman, Dorothy Billings. Bernice Ehrman. Mildred Timm, Dorothy Engbring, Ella Blankenheim. Florence Birdsall. Pauline Jones. and Vera Schultz. Hermine reached an average of 87. PRO AND CON CLUB SPONSORS STORY CONTEST How Mrs. Courtney Got the Christmas Spirit, written by Norma Harder, a junior member of the club. received first place in the annual Christmas Story Contest spon- sored by the G. T. T. Pro and Con Debat- ing Club. Mary Jane Kemp, also a junior. took second place with her story, Peace on Earth. There were ten other competitors for the honor. One of the most fascinating features of the Pro and Con Club at G. T. T. is the annual Christmas Story contest which it sponsors. In this all-school affair no discrimination is made: good or otherwise. all stories are put to trial. The winner has her story published in the Craftsman. Two weeks of time for preparation are given to the girls and a deadline is set. The Pro and Con Club meets. and with eager an- ticipation listens to the prose. The members rate each one and at the close vote for the winner. Each author reads her own story which is a gaining point for her, as she can put more zeal into it than anyone else could. THE RIPPER ENGLISH CHRISTMAS PLAY GIVEN AT G. T. T. An Old English Christmas at Cheshire Inn was given at G. T. T. H. S. on De- cember 23, 1930, by the Players, The Still- man-Kelley Club, and the Orchestra. It was a typical inn scene of the 18th century. showing the customs and costumes of a Christmas of that day. One of the customs was the kissing under the mistletoe. Another custom was the bringing in of the Yule Log, and lucky was the person who rode upon it. It had to be lighted with a brand saved from last year's log, and it was an omen of bad luck if any- one barefooted or squint-eyed entered the room on the festive day. The parts of maids were played by Vera Schultz, Norma Rutz, Ann Schaad. Betty Chapman, and Polly Bermek. The lads were played by Jane Elsen. Hazel Baehr. Margaret Schludt, Myrtle Dettman. and Lillian Reiff. The master of the inn was Marguerite Tuma and the mistress was Pearl Frank. The costumes for this group were made by Miss McCarthy and the girls themselves. The boar's head was brought in, accom- panied by Edith Mueller, Helen Decker, Esther Kukowski, and Vilma Tillman, trum- gters. Costumes were made by Mrs. Lucy avis. The mummers, who sang many of the Old English Christmas carols, were dresseo in carolers' costumes made by Miss Bullock and the girls. The mummers, .Berniece Hahn, Ruth Gies, Ruth Lindeman. Ethel Thiel. Mary Jane Ziegler. Ruth Miller, Jeanette Retza, Nestora Rodriguez. Eleanor Kaem- merer, and Alma Zielsdorf, were headed by Madeline Moench and Ella Blankenheim. clar- inetists. Evelyn Hellmich, in jester's cap and bells, was Lord of Misrule. One group of mummers enacted the play of St. George and the Dragon, This was the comic episode. and was coached by Miss Nowell. The costumes for this part were rented, or made by Mrs. Stanhope, and Miss Mackenzie. Those who took part in this episode were Lucille Joha, Rose Baker, Her- mine Luser, Irene Zeller. and Dorothy Schneiberg. ' Some of the songs were Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly. Come Bring with a Noise, Noel. The Boar's Head Carol, and Here We Come a-Wassailing. Good King Wenceslaus was sung by Miss Fischer, as king, and Miss Dallwig, as page. The Twelve Days of Christmas was sung with an original orchestral accompaniment, arranged by Miss Demand. A Miss Dysart wrote the lines of the play and directed it with the assistance of Miss Dallwig and Miss Nowell. Miss Demand trained the orchestra thoroughly for all of the Christmas music, but she became ill just before the final rehearsal, and was obliged to be absent. Mr. Oakes came nobly to the rescue and directed at the performance itself. 14 COMMERCIAL CLUB VISITS SAFETY BUILDING The excitement of having your finger prints taken and of seeing the Rogue's Gal- lery were just two of the thrills experienced by the members of the G. T. T. H. Corn- mercial Club, the Outdoor Life Club. and the civics classes who visited the Safety Building on January 8, 1931. Miss Isabel Noble. Miss Susan McCarthy. Mrs. Nettie Davis, and Miss Eneida Lange were the chaperones.. With the aid of a helper guide and of Capt. Lloyd C. McGuire of the Police Training School, the girls had an un- usual trip. The ladies' and men's dormitories, which are used by juries compelled to stay over night, were shown. The use of the inquest room was explained. 'f Other departments of interest were the assembly room for deputy sheriifs, the dis- trict attorney's quarters. kitchen, jury din- ing room, district court room, and the libra- ry with the Italian marble floor. The cameramen were present and some girls were lucky enough to see themselves in the following evening's paper. DEFEATED SALESMANSHIP TEAM HONORS VICTORS A party was given on January 9, 1931. in the north lunch room by the two losing teams for the winners of the irst salesman- ship contest. At the beginning of the first semester. Miss Lange's salesmanship class began to solicit ads for the Craftsman. At the start business was rushing: then for a few weeks it was not as progressive. A contest was planned. The contestants were divided into three teams, Captains were Rose Baker. Louise Shand, and Margarete Sullivan. The object of the contest was to bring in the largest amount of ad business. Mildred Spindler, business manager, made a chart by which the girls could see how busi- ness was advancing. Three ladders showed the number of dollars brought in. At the top of the ladder was the twenty-five dollar mark. Three colored paper airplanes indi- cated the amount of ads brought in. As busi- ness increased, the airplanes went toward the top. OUTDOOR LIFE CLUB SKATES AND DINES The members of the Outdoor Life Club met at seven P. M. on January thirteenth at Washington Park boathouse. The weather was ideal. The ice was in good condition for skating, but all trooped across the ice to the hill beyond Cannon Hill. There were enough toboggans to keep everyone busy. About nine P. M, everyone hiked about three blocks to the home of Ruth Hafe- meister, one of the members. Hot soup, hot cocoa, jello with whipped cream, and torte made a delicious lunch and completed an evening of fun. THE RIPPER GIRLS' TECH AUDITORIUM IS SCENE OF GALA EVENT The annual senior mixer of the two Tech Highs was held January 23 in the Girls' Tech auditorium. The arrangements were cared for by a joint committee from Girls' and Boys' Tech. assisted by members of the faculty. The committee was as follows: Hermine Luser and Robert Bonin, general chairmen: Vera Schultz and Robert Flint, decorations: Anne Krejci and Al Berns. wardrobe: Bernice Ehrman. refreshments: Violet I-Iart, program: Harry Marlier. adver- tising: and Jerry Kolbe. printing. Miss Gordon and Miss Goold were the faculty advisers. More than two hundred seniors and teach- ers danced to the music of the Royal Rhythm Rollickersf' During the intermis- sion. Margaret Javorsky entertained the group with two dance numbers. Judging from the- sad faces when the or- chestra played I-Iome Sweet Home. the dance was surely a big success. SENIOR CLASS ELECTS JUNE OFFICERS FOR 1931 Very Schultz. literary editor of the Crafts- man and associate editor of the 1931 Ripper. was elected president- of the Senior Club on Wednesday. February ll. at Girls' Tech. Louise Riedl was elected vice-president. and Hazel Baehr secretary. Ann Krejci. the Senior Club treasurer, retained her position. Vera Schultz succeeded Hermine Luser. February graduate: Louise Riedl took the position held by Violet Hart: and Hazel Baehr, the oflice held by Vera Schultz The following girls were elected for liter- ary editors for the Ripper: Hazel Baehr. Elva Bachmann. Ann Krejci. Lorraine Kunh. Ethel Chirpich. and Ann Schiller. The girls elected for advertising managers were: Loretta Kaliebe, Dorothy Schneiberg. Eleanor Raasch, Pearl Frank. and Evelyn Mett. SECOND CRAFTSMAN PARTY Tuesday, February 17, was the day of the banquet and party given to the Craftsman Staff of Girls' Tech by the boys. After dainty sandwiches and luscious strawberry shortcake had been served by two former staff members, Dorothy Perrigo and Margaret Staats, now working in the office at Boys' Tech, Mr. Fitzpatrick announced that Miss Dysart would award the emblems. Miss Dysart said a few words in honor of the members who had completed the work nec- essary to gain an emblem. The girls who received emblems were: Dorothy Billings, the associate editor-in- chief: Vera Schultz. literary editor: Ann Krejci. feature editor: Ruth Kieckhefer. news editor: Loraine Doebler, associate advertising manager: and Mildred Spindler. associate business manager. After the awards were made. the party ad- iourned to the gym for games and songs. HOMEKEEPING CL ASS SEES DEMONSTRATION Miss Goold's homekeeping class went to visit the Electrical Home at the T. M. E. R. B L. Company on February 18. Mrs. Ell- wood. a very charming hostess. showed the girls the model home with all the electrical appliances possible. Correct and incorrect methods of lighting were also demonstrated. Mrs. Ellwood also showed the girls the latest models of the waffle iron, flat iron. toaster. and egg mixer. After this demon- stration was completed, a very delicious buffet luncheon was served. Milil- WASHINGTON AT THE DELAWARE GIVEN IN ASSEMBLY The play, Washington At The Dela- ware, was given at G. T. T. on Friday, February 20. at the two afternoon assemblies. The cast of the play included the follow- ing: Sentinel Thomas Paine, the young bodyguard of General Washington. Bessie Papapetru: Lieutenant James Monroe. Ruth Savin: General George Washington. Dorothy Mann: and Colonel Alexander Hamilton. Regis Tracy. The program was begun with the en- trance of the eight club presidents with the colors. led by the Tech drum corps. After the pledge of allegiance to the fiag. the entire assembly sang The Star Spangled Banner, accompanied by the band. To the music of the Minuet in G the lovely old dance was presented by four gentlemen: Helen Cerny, Bernice Roehr, Lenna Hartwell, and Margaret Javorsky. and four ladies: Mildred Timm. Violet Fitzpatrick. Myrtle Kuchenreuter. and Alice Kubatzki. Two numbers were played by the hand. Tenting Tonight and Over- ture. The entire program was planned by Misses Webb and I-lart. The band was di- rected by Miss Knowles. ,i..l - COMMERCIAL CLUB VISITS POST OFFICE With the 3:05 bell on Thursday. March 5. came a clatter of heels down the corridors. These were Commercial Club members, and others who were interested in the visit to the Milwaukee Post Office. About thirty-five girls went on the tour, with Miss Griffin. Miss Green, and Miss Roche as chaperons. The progress of a letter through the en- tire post office was viewed with interest and amazement. The importance of the returr address was especially dwelt upon. The trouble which is caused by careless mistakes was also emphasized. 147 THE RIPPER TECH DEFEATED BY MAROUETTE The basketball tournament ended March 10 and was won by Marquette. the team cap- tained by Josephine Hoff. This team did not lose a single game although it won one by a forfeit and tied for a second game. Downer was captained by Margaret Erd- man. This team came in second by winning four games and losing two. Wisconsin. Harriet Meyer's team, came in third place by winning two games, tieing one. and losing three. La Crosse, Ruth Miels' team. held up the rear. This team did not win a game. Many of the games were won by one or two points, making the championship un- decided until the end of the tournaments. THIRTEEN PLUS On Friday, March 13, the Palette and Brush Club presented the mystery play. Thirteen Plus, at 3:13 in the assembly. The admission was thirteen cents. The cast of the thirteen characters was as follows: Stella Schubert, who took the part of Philip Channing: Lillian Mielke. who played the part of Ethel Kelcy: Fern Jacobs. Arnold Jeffry: Lucille Kuhl, Theodore Logan: Harriet Wiesner. Judge Kelcy: Ber- niece Hahn, Marie LeBon: Myrtle I-Ieese, Mrs. Wainwright: Dolores Burke. Flora: Mercedes Stordcur, Miriam: Aladeen Foster. George: and Opal Steele, Dr. Wainwright. The story. a romantic mystery written by Gladys Ruth Brigham, is of a hero who was accused of murdering the father of his sweetheart. Besides the play, several short numbers were given. A theme song entitled Palette and Brush was presented by Ruth Jacobs. Myrtle Dettman. Gladys Polzyn, Ethel Hartung, Doris Benthein. and Esther Nowak. Eva Steele and Ruth Jacobs presented a sil- houette, Mellow Midnight Moon. A pea- cock number was also given by Evelyn Hell- mick, the dancer: Luetta Haut and Mary Biljan. the peacocks: and Dorothy Rognas. the butterfly. Dorothy Popp entertained the audience with a monologue. As a closing number the entire Palette and Brush Club took part in the Grand Finale. Miss Dickinson planned the play. and Miss Copp had charge of the scenery, which was painted for the occasion. SECOND AD CONTEST On March 21. Miss Lange's 8:30 sales- manship class started a new ad contest. Louise Riedl, Sylvia Grudichak, and Jeanette Para- dowski were chosen captains of the three teams. Airplanes representing each team were placed upon a map of the U. S. When an ad was secured. the plane representing that team was moved a short distance. The contest lasted six weeks. The losing team then gave a party for the winning team. TECH SCIENCE CLUBS HAVE ANNUAL MEET A joint Science Club meeting of the Girls' Trades and Technical High School, and the Boys' Technical High School was held on Monday, March 23. in room 105 and in the gymnasium. The two presidents in charge were Dorothy Slipper and Gordon Vvfilliams. Ethel Grobe spoke on Yellowstone Na- tional Park, William Malinski on The For- ests of Wisconsin, Hazel Baehr on Yosemite National Park, Ann Shaad on Mt. Rainier and Crater Lake, and Syflvia Michalski on the Grand Canyon. With each talk slides were shown as illustrations. -Miss Meyer showed us some moving pictures of Yellowstone Na- tional Park. Refreshments. were served. The meeting was very successful and was enjoyed by all. OUTDOOR LIFE SPONSORS PARTY A bunco and bridge party was sponsored by the Outdoor Life Club on March twen- ty-third. Bunco, played by the majority of the girls, held forth in the north lunch room. Bridge. the favorite of a majority of the teachers. was played in the cafeteria. The bunco prizes were won by Louise Riedl, Bessie Tewalt, Jane McGrath. Mar- garet Thevorski, Anna Krejci. Selma Reinke. and Esther Pitzmeyer. Some of the prizes were boxes of handkerchiefs. bloomers, aprons. powder puff. mirror. and dance kerchiefs. The bridge prizes were won by Miss Hood, first: Miss Dallwig. second: and Mrs. Stanhope, third. The presents were boxes of stationery and pepper and salt shakers. SENIOR CLASS DECIDES ON GRADUATION GARB On March 25 the Senior Clubs held a joint meeting for the purpose of discussing graduation dresses. A dress committee had been appointed at a previous meeting. and these girls reported that they chose celinese voile for the graduation dresses. Many of the other members of the club preferred organdy dresses. After a discussion of each kind of mate- rial. organdy was chosen as the more satis- factory material. The girls voted to have the dresses ankle length. They also decided that any girl who wanted to wear flowers could do so. The cost of the dress has been set at a maximum of tive dollars. No ruling has been set as to the color and style of shoes, but each girl is to wear light stockings. THE RIPPER ELECTION OF MAY QUEEN Elizabeth Wappenschmidt, June graduate. was elected May Queen by the Senior Club on March 25. Elizabeth was a member of the Senior class, and was the circulation man- ager of the Craftsman in 1930-31. Eliza- beth is tall, slim, and blonde: therefore she had the qualities of a May Queen. The May play. which was sponsored by Miss Lenore Fischer of the English depart- ment, was given on May 15. ....,..i..-... SCIENCE CLUB SPONSORS DANCE Hot dogs! Pop! 5c! Such jolly shouts were heard at the Science Club dance in the gym on April 13. The tickets were in the form of programs and sold for ten cents. Three door prizes were given. A unique novelty bracelet was won by Louise Riedl. a dance kerchief by Grace Biwer, and a dainty necklace by Lorraine Hansen. A special entertainment was given by Mary Yam Perez'. She sang several Spanish tunes and danced a Spanish folk dance. The music was furnished by the orchestra girls. PRELIMINARY TYPING CONTEST The preliminary typing contest was held on Friday, April 14, at 3:10 in room 203. under the direction of Miss Lange. The contestants were: Elva Bachmann. Dorothy Billings. Rose Baker. Beulah Bastan. Ruth Bocder, Viola Beyersdorff. Viola An- derson. Helen Decker. Jeanette Paradowski. Mildred Macheel. Lucille Moldenhauer, Dor- othy Groeschel, Marie Krejci. Cecelia Janzen, Catherine Ludwig. Frieda Raasch. Dorothy Mann. Mary Meute, Ann Krejci, Norma Her- mann, Lillian Frenn. Beatrice Paker. Elda Panske, Dorothy Martinz, and Eleanor Schlesinger. A gold and silver pin in the shape of a propeller was promised by the Commercial Club to the two best typists. An average of at least forty words per minute was required of all the girls entering the contest. FINAL TYPING CONTEST At the final typing contest on Friday. April 17, Agnes Holub and Elda Panske were the winners of the two pins which were awarded to the two best typists. Agnes Holub, a junior. wrote at a speed of 52 words per minute for fifteen consecu- tive minutes and Elda Panske. a junior. wrote 51 words per minute for fifteen consecutive minutes. Elva Bachmann wrote 1003 words in fifteen minutes. which was the greatest speed obtained. but her errors brought her average down to third place, and Mary Mente, who took fourth place. obtained the highest average in accuracy as she wrote at a speed of 4-8 words per minute with only two errors. The ten contestants were: Viola Ander- son. Elda Panske. Agnes Holub. Viola Beyersdorff. Elva Bachmann. Eleanor Schle- singer, Frieda Raasch, Marie Krejci, Mary Mente, and Dorothy Groeschel. These girls had the highest average in the preliminary contest. G. T. T. H. S. DEFEATS BOYS' TECH IN DEBATE The students of G. T. T. H. S. enjoyed an inspiring debate between Boys' Technical High Debate Team. and the Pro and Con Club of Girls' Tech on Friday. April 17. The subject of debate was: Resolved: that it is detrimental to society for married women to work outside the home. The Pro and Con Club speakers, Gertrude Wille. Evelyn Nolte. and Bernice O'Brien. rebuttal. took the affirmative: while Robert Bonin and John Roestel of the Boys' Tech Debate Team were on the negative. The judges were the Misses Dean. Knowles, and Webb. The affirmative was opened 'by Gertrude Wille. Her main point of argument was that woman was ordained to act as a home- maker. Evelyn Nolte. second speaker. pointed out further menaces to society and discussed the economic situation involved. The first speaker for the negative, Robert Bonin. argued that the women have their own specific fields. mainly the graded schools and the office. Women today are educated. and can take a higher place in life. John Roestel. second speaker for the negative. com- pared the women years ago with that of today. The affirmative rebuttal speaker was Ber- nice O'Brien. while Robert Bonin had charge of the negative rebuttal. The decision was unanimously in favor of the Pro and Con Club. SENIOR-FRESHIE DAY On April 28 an annual event was held called Senior-Freshie Day. On this day all seniors dress as freshmen. Little girls could be seen walking through the halls dressed in short dresses, hairbows and rompers. Dolls and lollypops seemed to be the fitting accompaniments for the occa- sion. At noon all the little girls went on the lawn and played London Bridge is Falling Down. and I Taskit. I Taskit. Snap- shots were also taken. The fun at noon ended by the girls sing- ing School Days. THE RIPPER DR. STYLES SPEAKS AT G. T. 'I'. ASSEMBLY Dr. Styles, noted foot specialist of Los Angeles, spoke about that part of us that we call our dogs, our feet, at the G. T. T. weekly assembly on April 30. Dr. Styles said that most people pay at- tention to the head end of their person and no attention to the foot end. Our feet do three things, Dr. Styles continued. They bear weight, absorb shocks, and they walk. Our feet can be divided into triangles. The feet have three jobs, three arches, and three weight bearing points. A shoe in order to be correct must be two sizes wider in the front than at the heel. Dr. Styles demonstrated his talk by using a skeleton of a foot. He has had many years of experience teaching in a medical school. THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH GIVEN BY SENIOR CLASS The Goose Hangs High, 1931 Senior Class play, was presented on Friday and Saturday, May l and 2. From the thirty-five candidates who tried out. thirteen were chosen who could be adapted to the parts. Some of the twenty- two remaining girls were given some other duty to perform. The theme of the play was as follows: The father of the family has given up the thing he always planned to own, a green- house, and has taken an uncongenial position so that his children can go to college. At first the children take everything for granted, seeming to think their father is made of money. They do not realize thc sacrifices that are being made by their parents. although their grandmother and others do. But later through the father's business troubles the children Hnd this out, and they help their father in his cherished plan. The younger generation proves that it can rise to an occasion. The girls in the play were: Bernard Ingals. Mildred Macheel: Eunice Ingals, Pearl Frank: Noel Derby, Viola Anvelink: Leo Day, Ruth Hafeman: Rhoda, Florence Kulinskig Julia Murdoch. Mercedes Wilson: Hugh Ingals. Catherine Grechovviak: Ronald Murdock, 'Martha Riley: Bradley Ingals, Dorothy Schneiberg: Dagmar Carroll. An- toinette Ugrotzi: Elliott Kimberly, Harriet Wiesner: Mrs. Bradley. Ethel Chirpich: Lois Bradley, Ann Schiller: and Prompter. Jeanette Paradowski. THE MAY PLAY AT DOVJNER COLLEGE The Sophomore Class of the Milwaukee- Downer College presented The Tables Turned, Weather or No. The play was a Victorian May play, written and coached by a sophomore, Renata Laacke. It was pre- sented in Hawthornden. at three o'clock on Saturday, May 2. The theme of the play was, In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. The Senior Class was invited, and the girls met Miss Fischer at the entrance. BAND BROADCAST At two o'clock on Sunday. May 3, the Girls' Technical High School Band broad- cast over the Milwaukee Journal Station. WTMJ. This was the 'first of a series of concert programs given by the public high schools. The program of this broadcast in- cluded: Chicago World's Fair Centennial Celebration 1933 by Carl Mader: Festival Overture by Otis Taylor: Waltz of the Flowers by Tschaikowski: Tournament March by J. Thomas Oakes: and Bridal Song by C. Goldmark. These selections were directed by J. Thomas Oakes. THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN The Wisconsin Players presented The Butter and Egg Man on May 5, 6, 7, and 8, 1931. Fourteen girls, chaperoned by Miss Fischer. went to see the final rehearsal on May 4, 1931. Since the drama is taught in English VII, Miss Fischer advised the girls to go and see the play. Make Up Box girls were also invited. The following girls went: Harriet Wies- ner, Eunice Bleck, Dorothy Schneiberg, Lu- cille Volkmann, Catherine Grechowiak, Norma Rutz, Florence Birdsall, Mary Behm. Evelyn Hellmich, Mercedes Stordeur, Lillian Mielke. Mathilda Hepnnger, Harriet Meyer, and Ruth Flieth. THE DEBATE OF THE STATE TEACHER'S COLLEGE The Milwaukee State Teacher's College debating teams honored the Milwaukee Girls' Trades and Technical High School with a debate on Thursday, May 7, at 8:30 A. M. The question debated was: Resolved, that our state adopt a compulsory unemployment insurance law. The aflirmative speakers were Jim Brownell and Max Levner. The nega- tive speakers were William Harms and Louis Aderman. Arnit Hennings, captain of the teams, presided over the debate, sharing the honors of the stage with Violet Hart. No decision was made. GIRL RESERVE'S ROLLER- SKATING PARTY On Monday, May 10, the All City Girl Reserves sponsored a roller-skating party at the Riverview Rink. Judging from the crowd that attended, the delay and drooping faces at the thought of going home, a good time was had by all. with the aid of hilarious noise and splendid music. THE RIPPER QUEEN FETED IN PLAY An old English May Play, under the di- rection of Miss Fischer, was presented at Girls' Trades and Technical High School on May 15. The play was written by Ethel Slattery, a former classmate of Miss Fischer. while a student at Milwaukee Downer Col- lege. Elizabeth XVappenschmidt was chosen as the May Queen. - The story was laid in a London market place on May Day. The town was in a scene of merriment, as the people were about to choose their May Queen. Miss Reese was in charge of the costumes and properties. Mrs. Tatreaux. Miss Koop- man, Miss Boice. Miss Krause, and Miss Alexander were the committee. Miss De- mand was in charge of the music, while Miss XVhitney directed the dances. Those who took part in the play were: The gentlemen: Eleanore Kaemmerer, Lillian Mielke. Rose Baker: Coffee House Keeper, Mildred Krause: Polly, Dorothy XVoloszyk: Beadle, Ruth Flieth: Blind Beggar. Mary Visvader: His Daughter, Ethel Cechal: Sweet Lavendar, Mary Yam Perez: Ripe Cherries, Dorothy Slipper: Jockey, Emily Tefelski: Jane, Anneliese Hoerig: Tom Prier, Regis Tracey: Lord Mayor of London, Fern Jacobs: Simple Simon, Dorothy Engbring: The Pieman. Florence Gigol: Lord Fillifot, Ruth Kaemmerer: Lady Belinda, Mercedes Stordeur: Lydia Languish, Evelyn Hellmich: Highwayman, Dorothy Mann: His Lad, Mil- dred Timm: Mrs. Rosemary, Queen of the May, Elizabeth Wappenschmidt. ,MMT SPANISH CLUB DANCE On May 15. the Spanish Club Alumnae gave a dance at the North Avenue Audi- torium, the purpose of which was to raise money to buy a gift for the new school. The music was furnished by the Original Harmony Kings. A dance, La Jota, and two songs, Estrel- lita, and Whistling in The Dark, were rendered by Mary Yam Perez, a Spanish girl now attending G. T. T. A door prize of a two-and-a-half-dollar gold piece was given, and a two-and-a-half-dollar gold piece was given to girl who sold the most tickets. The hostesses were the Misses Blanchar. Dysart, Schaefer, Margaret Meyer, and Goetz. club adviser. The success of the event was due to the able work of the following chairmen: ber- nice Wilbur. Catherine Furhmann, Violet Hart. Bernice Knoth, Beatrice Lachmund. Dolores Hauck, Germaine Gess, and their committees. and the splendid cooperation of the entire organization. GIRL RESERVE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER PARTY The Girl Reserve's Mother and Daughter party was held May 20, from seven to nine o'clock in the cafeteria. The theme of the party was A Friendly Journey. Mrs. Riedl and Mrs. Hartwell gave delightful talks on Plans for the Trip. Miss Dysart gave a lovely talk on Destinations, Sign Posts was given by Harriet Reichman and Leona Dobretzberger. Station Stops was given by Norma Rutz and Forks in the Road by Hildegarde Steinbach. Margaret Kuether rendered a charming vocal solo, accompanied by Mar- garet Goehrig. Auf Wiedersehn was said by Miss Blanchar. The decorations were very charming. Tri- angle-shaped tables, train centerpiece, May flowers. place cards, coaches, and candle-light all aided in carrying out the symbolism. MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPRING CONCERT The music department exhibited its talents on May 22, by giving a concert under the direction of Miss Hazel Demand and Mr. J. Thomas Oakes. The program was as follows: 'Ihe or- chestra opened the program by playing In- termezzo by Bizet, Spring Song by Mendelssohn, and Festal March by Cad- man. The Stillman-Kelley Chorus sang Hymn of the Pilgrims by MacDowell. Who is Sylvia by Schubert, Allah's Holi- day by Friml and Lovely Spring by Coenen. The band added to the program by playing, Centennial March by Mader, Festival Overture by Taylor, Waltz of the Flowers by Tschaikowsky, The Tour- nament written by J. Thomas Oakes es- pecially for Girls' Tech, and Concord by Harold Bennett. The string orchestra played Cantilena, MEMORIAL DAY IS OBSERVED On the afternoon of May twenty-ninth the play The Veteran's Story was given by Tech High girls, in the school auditorium. The Veteran's Story is an account of the ceremonies of Memorial Day at a country cemetery. A Civil War soldier tells a battle story to the young people who are deco- rating the graves. He is made happy by the presentation of a large flag by a former villager who is now a successful man in a distant city. In connection with this play the follow- ing ceremonies were 'givenz the bringing in of the flag, the salute to the flag. The Star Spangled Banner by the assembly, The Gettysburg Address. America the Beauti- ful, by the assembly, and other music by the music department. The exercises were in charge of Miss Gnatt and Miss Noble. 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LIBRARY By Miss Fischer's 8:30 English Class Call of the Wild ............ 8:30 Bell A Gentleman of Courage. . ,Mr. Manthei Land of the Free .....,...... Assembly Fighting Caravans . . .Pro and Con Club The Thundering Herd. . .Srhool at 3:10 All Quiet on the Western Front ..,.. . ...Enter Miss Blanchar The Crisis. . . ........ Mark Day Forever Free . . .... Graduation Inside the Lines.-Switchboard Operator Two Flights Up ...,....... The Office Alice in Wonderland. . .Alice Fleischman Fallen Idols .....,. Miss Fischer's Plants So Big. ................ Karla Stanek End of the Rainbow ...... D. T. Room The Uncertain Trumpet. . .Band Practice Age of Innocence .... The Seventh Grade Lady of the Lake ....,... Miss Whitney 168 THE RIPPER 169 THE RIPPER 170 THE RIPPER 171 ,ff,ff,,,fU , fwfggy MW nwWmz?M MW iff i WM Mfmgm wfilwfwiy M if WML WT! Wgfwwfw QM, kww' silica M gy? Mg M diff