Ishpeming High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ishpeming, MI)

Page 33 text:

ployed, either because of disabilities, faulty work habits, or just bad luck. In the long run the Class of 1941 may expect to experience about the same shift of fortune as these classes of the past few years unless military and de- fense service intervenes. One thing is clear. It is imperative that we, the Class of '41, keep our heads during this time of artiicial prosperity. It is certain that there are difficult days ahead. We were too young to learn from experience during the last depres- sion. To be successful in meeting future situa- tions we must prepare for them now, gather all of the possible information that we can and then frankly and courageously face the facts. On- ly thus can we avoid being swept away with a mad world. --THOMAS MUDGE CLASS GIFTATORY---PROPHECY W'itches dancing around cauldon: VVliile the night is yet black and deep with witchery, W'hile weird winds woo the roaming spirits While the roaring thunder cracks with a livid flash, Let us stir these wondrous potions we have gathered Till it spits and froths its bubbling prophecy For each member of the Class of Forty-One. Let us haste, let us haste, 'ere the spell is shriveled and gone, Agrella, Loretta-fmodel-bag of ice In summer when you model sealskin coats You'll need this bag of ice to keep you cool. Aho, Wilhart-dairy farmer-fly swatter Now here's the thing that you will need to swat The fly that tickles the tail that turns the pail. Alanko, Elsie-teacher-an apple I pick from this an apple red for you, To help your pupils keep you well supplied. Amell, Creighton--musician-big key If Creighton Amell always keeps this near Of flatting he will never have a fear. Anderson, Donna-interior decorator-yeast cake To help her rise to quick and easy fame She'l1 need this foolproof cake of yeast. Anderson, William-artist-scrub brush You'l1 need this brush to start you in your work For every painter needs a brush that lasts. Andriacchi, Catherine-authoress-pan covers Between these covers you can put The pages of your first accepted novel. Aro, Elna-interior decorator-cake decorator To make the border when you decorate Just use this gadget for a fine design. Asplund, Glenn-draftsman-ruler We have this golden rule to give to you To follow when your work gets difficult. Backa, Lillian-dentist's assistant-big tooth So you may advertise your boss' work We give this charm to wear around your neck. Bartanen, Reuben-garage mechanic-a frilly apron To keep you clean when working on a car You'll find this apron just the thing to use. Beauchamp, Virginia--interpreter-tongue of a shoe This tongue to use when yours wears out Or when a hostile tribe has cut it off. Bergdahl, Alice-pharmacist-dynamite If your prescription should be for a blond This natural powder will be just the thing. Bjorne, Leslie-athletic coach-4artif1cial finger- nails When nerves are taught because the game is close Just chew upon these artificial nails. Bosio, Leo-mechanic--Olive Oyle doll To Leo Bosio, mechanic, Olive Oyle To oil the joints so his machines won't squeak. Burling, Helen-nurse-yardstick To Helen Burling, nurse, this yardstick for a splint In case a skier breaks an arm or leg. Burnette, Marie-typist-water wings You'1l find these wings will come in handy when Your fingers quickly o'er the keys must Hy. Carello, Elizabeth-manager of woman's ap- parel shop-raft As styles will always change from year to year Set sail to get the latest fashions. Carlstrom, Dagney-swimmer-a paddle If you become fatigued from doing the crawl Try using- this to do the dog paddle. Carlyon, James-detective-fly paper For James Carlyon I have a sheet of fly paper So he can stick right on the villain's trail. Chapman, Eleanor-hairdresser-bottle of shellac Our caldron holds for you this bright shellac For shiny hair is what your patrons want. Christensen, Jean--director of girls' school-- candles So that your girls won't sit at home to pine These candles for some steady flames you'll need Coduti, Robert--builder of homes-box of wa- ter colors When you have won a contract for a house This box of paints will help you choose a shade. Comensoli, Junior-factory worker-boxing gloves If you would be a factory whistle slave This pair of boxing gloves to punch the clock. Davis, Donald-prison warden-sheet of music This sheet of music we shall give to you With bars galore, to make you feel at home. DeVold, Marion-actress-pair of stilts To you I give this cunning pair of stilts So you can reach the heights of stardom soon Dubinsky, Bernard--clothier-paper dolls These dolls should come in very handy To use as models in your big new store. ' Francis, George-pole vaulter-cardboard inch In case that you're in need of one more inch This one will help you take the bacon home. Gagliardi, Joseph-sailboat racer-a balloon When winds don't blow in some momentous race You'l1 need this air so you can fill your sails. Genord, Shirley-beautician-big ears I'm sure this pair of ears will help To get in all the gossip that you can. Goethe, Paul-judge-scales If court should bring ia trying case to you These scales should serve to weigh the evi- dence. Page Twenty-Nine . V! 4

Page 32 text:

- present many diversities within the class. On entering school for the first time 19 usually did not speak English at home. Most of these students spoke Finnish, but a few spoke Ital-- ian, and some used other languages. By com- parison 15 per cent of the class usually speak no English to their fathers today, and 14 per cent to their mothers. Thirty-six per cent of the fathers and 52 per cent of the mothers were born in foreign lands, But the remainder were largely stay-at-home people, as 57 per cent of the fathers and 43 per cent of the mothers were born in the Up- per Peninsula. Those who have followed these reports from year to year will realize that the nationality patterns have been the same for a number of yearsz The Finnish are the best represented, then the English, the Swedish, the lesser numbers of the Italians, French, and Norwegians. There has, of course, been considerable in- termarriage among nationalities, since 36 out of the 111 have parents of different nationali- ties and 75 parents of the same nationality. Al- though some cynics are inclined to disagree with us, if we assume that men do do the pro- posing, then of these 111 men, none of the 35 who were Finnish married girls of other nation- alities, only 2 of the 12 Italians did so, 10 of the 24 who were English did marry girls of other nationalities, 9 of the 17 who were Swe- dish married non-Swedish girls, 6 of the 9 French married other than French girls, and 5 out of the 6 Norwegians married outside of the Norwegian nationality. About one student in five, 21.6 per cent, have only one parent living, 9 per cent having lost their mothers and 1216 per cent having lost their fathers. Divorce is relatively uncommon. About 2'5 per cent of the class do not live with both parents either because of death or separa- tion. Eight of the 111 have mothers who are working. No doubt it is a surprise to the faculty but our class is decidedly not lazy. In fact about two-thirds of the class have jobs in their spare time. The commonest employment for the boys is carrying papers. followed by working in stores, and setting pins in bowling alleys, Sev- eral have unusual occupations. One operates projectors in the local theatre. Another one, however, has us definitely worried. He spends his time wrecking cars. We have also ridden with several who might consider entering this line of work. The girls manage to keep them- selves busy in their spare time, for the most part by caring for children, but also by N. Y. A. work, followed by general housework. The old-fashioned family has not entirely dis- appeared. Only 20 per cent of the class have no chores or daily tasks to perform. Three out of five families of students have gardens. In their efforts to secure a broad cultural background our students have not remained at home. Eighteen of the class have witnessed fwe hope that is all that it amounted toj, a court trial, 57 of the class have attended a city council meeting, and 46 have been pres- ent at a party caucus. This rather unusual interest shown in governmental affairs is prob- ably due to pressure from our social science department. For further information see any senior. The financial status of the railroads has not been alleviated to any great extent by the ac- tivities of this class. Over one-half the class have not taken a long trip on a train since Page Twenty-Eight - x they were in the seventh grade, four out of five of the class have never slept in a sleeper. Almost one-half the class has not slept in a. hotel. In fact it seems that members of the class prefer something solid under their size twelves, since only seven have taken ve1'y ex- tensive airplane rides, and only two of these were real cross-country trips, Looking into the health of the class it seems evident that the medical profession is not through with these students yet, only 10' per cent have been operated on for appendicitis, and about one-third of the class have not been vaccinated for smallpox. - In these troublesome times the thought of war is uppermost in the minds of everyone. The homes of members of this -class have not escaped its consequences. Almost one-fourth of the class have fathers who served in the last war, although few were overseas. Approxi- mately one-third of the class have brothers reg- istered in the draft. It is very interesting to note that in only four cases fathers of mem- bers of this class, who served in the last war, have sons registered in this draft. Whether this is merely coincidence, or whether it is a direct and intended consequence of making the upper age limit 35 We do not know, but it is evident that drawing most of the draftees from families whose fathers were not veterans will have a decided effect upon public response to the draft. As a graduating class this group will have more advantages than any for a decade, with regard to securing jobs. The high school ad- ministration has recently completed a survey of the employment status of the Classes of 1937 to 1940 inclusive. This is being kept as up-to- date as possible. It may shed some light on what this Class of 1941 can look forward to in the next few years, if not called to military service and if conditions remain reasonably nor- mal. Of the Class of 1940, 55 are working full time, 19 part time, and 19 were unemployed at the time of the survey. For the Class of 1937, G6 are working full time, 6 part time, and 12 were unemployed. At the time of the survey 35 of the Class of '40 were continuing their education in some manner, 36 of the Class of '39, 31 of the Class of '38, and 25 of the Class of 1937 were doing so. The commonest sort of full time work for the Class of 1940 was working at the Gossard, 26 being employed there. Next came work as a clerk, then working at common labor, in a mine, in an ofiice, and as a domestic. For the other classes the numbers were more evenly di- vided among these activities, the Class of 1937 having its largest representation in offices, fol- lowed by work at the mines and in the Gossard, clerking relatively few working as domestics, and a much wider variety of other jobs. Un- fortunately, the survey records 'as to marital status are incomplete, so we can make no fore- cast for the Class of '41 on this score. From the foregoing it is evident that the tendency in the past has been for new grad- uates to go 'at once into completing their edu- cation or some of the more routine or less de- sirable tasks. From there on they soon gravi- tate out to something better or more to their liking, The number working part time de- creases quite rapidly, 'and the number unem- ployed decreases steadily but more evenly. It also appears that about one in fifteen of each class will be...more or less consistently unem- L X . I as ' ---

Page 34 text:

Hannuksela, Elsie-home economics teacher-- working gloves Since girls will always burn their lily-white hands Supply them with a pair of dainty mitts. Hansen, Alma-reporter-adhesive tape Our cauldron has for you adhesive tape So someone else will get a chance to talk. Harju, Esther-career woman-footprints So you can follow your career with ease These famous women's footprints as a guide. Hayden, Jack-storekeeper-can of glue When steady customers you want to have This little can of glue will make them stick. Hendrickson, Lillian-Horist-book on Mendel's Law This book on Mendel's Law we give to you To help create a welcome thornless rose. Hill, Eleanor--English teacher-pills lf moans you hear when Shakespeare's works you say Just give these pills to drive the grief away. Hoiem Melvin-skier--6-inch rule When you have made that record daring jump This rule will measure out those many feet. Iyey, JackQoccupational therapist-modeling c ay We know this clay will help, him to succeed In molding all the lives of his young hopefuls. Jackson, Gertrude-dietician-can of Ovaltine Ac-cept with thanks this can of Ovaltine, For dieticians always should be healthy. Johnson, Duane-navigator-a picture of a movie star When on the high and windy sea you sail This star, at night, will help you guide your course. Johnson, Edwin-senator-a wooden plank To Senator Ned we give this vital plank To use when he will make his first campaign. Johnson, Irene-manicurist-crescent moons Since lady customers insist on moons If they don't have their own just give them these. Johnson, Melvin-postman-walking guide To you we do bequeath a walking guide To plan a happy vacation in the west. Kamppinen, John-safety engineer-safety pins These safety pins we have for him to use While working on his job for safety's sake. Karabetsos, Mary-explorer-pair snowshoes A pair of snowshoes Mary takes along To help her in exploring desert sands. Kemp, Joyce-poet-measuring cup When famous as a poet you become Thfis measuring cup will help you count the eet. Kintgen, Betty-air stewardess-razor blades To you I give this pack of razor blades To rip the silver lining from the clouds. Kipling, Williamhforester-can of green paint This can of paint so green will help you when You wish to keep the country round you green. Korpi, Corinne-librarian-muzzle This muzzle might provide some help you'll need When students fail to heed your warning looks. Koski, Oscar-engineer-spike heel To Oscar Koski, engineer, this spike Cheelj To help him build his first big railroad bridge. Kuisti, Gloria-ballet dancer-wooden shoes For Gloria Kuisti famous in ballet These wooden shoes will make you light of foot. Kulju, Ethel-hairdresser-smelling salts If you get sea-sick from your client's waves Page Thirty E li Use smelling salts to help revive yourself. Kulju, Jack-deep-sea diver-iron No need to worry if you rise too fast 'Cause you can use this iron to smooth the bends, Laakso, Jean-explorer-water gun If a flying fish you do espy In traveling, shoot it with this water gun. Laine, Leo-night watchman in a m0rgue- white sheet The witches find a big white sheet for you To play with ghosts when time hangs on your hands. Lammi, Dorothy-secretary-Energine-dry- cleaning fluid To Dorothy, secretary, Energine For most stenographers do make mistakes. Larson, Bernice-budgeteer-paper weight When money shortage seems to bother you This paper weight will keep the big bills down. Larson, Donald-architect-broom This broom will whisk away the clouds In case your buildings tower in the sky. Lassila, Reino--lawyer-bar of soap Be sure to take this soap along with you In case you fail to make the lawyer's bar. Lawson, Shirley-clerk in a store-megaphone A megaphone in case your voice gets hoarse So you can call your Number Seven, please l Liberatae, Zita-reporter-dumbbell Just take this dumbbell up and exercise In case the boss should say you need more brawn. Lind, Phyllis-beauty operator--file Ccarpen- ter'sJ This file is just the thing for fingernails, When giving manicures to fussy men. Lindberg, Charles--motion picture director- snips If censors say your pictures must be cut These snips will do the trick without a, doubt. Lindgren, Gladys-librarian-comic strip When someone asks for something new to read Just give them this for it's the latest thing. Maddern, VVallace-surveyor-level A level for working is what you surely need To keep what you survey all on the level. Makela, Irving-diamond driller-sun glasses When drilling you won't want to hurt your eyes These glasses will protect them from the sparkle. Main, Thomas-baker-air pump To Thomas Main I give this pump to use So he can make his -cakes as light as air. Maki, Bertha-swimming teacher-life savers To Bertha Maki, swimming teacher, life savers To help her students so they won't go down. Maki, Elliott-aviator-magnet When you are so high you cannot see the ground This magnet will help to bring you down to earth. Maki, Helenevrestaurant manager-can of all- spice Be sure to please the tastes of everyone, And keep this can of all-spice ever near. Maki, William-tree surgeon-needle and thread If a tree should have a splintered limb, A needle and thread should help to fix it up. Mandley, Grace-housewife-Consumer's Guide When you are going to buy a paring knife, Consumer's Guide will iHSuI'e y0uI' m0I'16y'S worth. Marra, Louis-weather man-can of corn J.. .