Kelvyn Park High School - Kelvynian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THE SPIRIT 0F lllllflllll TUIJHU The figure of Abraham Lincoln, as he stalks majestically through the pages of American history, is a living symbol of the American way of life. Tall and lanky, with features rugged and far from handsome, his clothes hanging unshapely on his meager frame, he certainly was not meant to be the idol of the masses, but people looked up to him with reverence, respect and love. This man awed millions by his eloquence and gained their sincere devotion by his humbleness and down-to-earth philosophies. He was truly a man of the people and has so remained enshrined in our hearts. Though the passing centuries may dim memories of other men, his is one that will live on and continue to inspire future generations. The story of Lincoln's rise from a country lawyer to sixteenth President of the United States is a beautiful legend that illustrates the very essence of America. His brilliant oratory fell like music on the ears of his audience. Whether he spoke across the counter of a country store or from the President's rostrum, his words touched the hearts of his listeners. His years among the common folk on the prairies of lllinois made him realize the genuine worth of freedom. Even at the height of his career the glories of fame and renown never o'ershadowed his country simplicity. As captain of the ship of state he grasped the wheel with a sure, steady hand and steered it safely through the raging storm. When the trials of his office demanded every ounce of his strength, his kind face took on a somber, prophet-like appearance, one that made him resemble a sage out of the Old Testament. The deep wrinkles were evidence of strife and labor: each line stood for a struggle fought and a victory won. lt is that same drawn face that has looked down on our nation through the disappearing years. Today especially do we appreciate the wisdom of Lincoln's teachings. For in this year of 1942 merciless tyrants dominate a large portion of the earth, ruling their subjects with a creed far from that of with malice toward none. Their selfish greed for universal power is fed on thousands of human lives. With such barbaric conditions prevailing throughout the world, with the stability of our civilization threatened, with the cherished ideals of Lincoln so arrogantly ridiculed, the responsibility of maintaining democratic principles falls upon us. The cause for which we are now being asked to sacrifice, for which our fathers and brothers are willing to give their lives, was also Lincoln's cause. lf the mere witnessing of slaves being sold in a market brought pity and resentment to Lincoln, what would the enslaving of entire nations arouse in the heart of the Great Emancipator? lf he were alive today there is no doubt as to the stand he would take to preserve his nation's way of life. He was a lover of freedom and wished not only to insure it for his age, but for all times to come. He had long visualized a world free from oppressors and oppressed, from masters and slaves, from persecutors and persecuted. As I would not be a slave, he said, so l would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Lincoln recognized the essential worth and dignity of each human being. Today we, too, must hold aloft those high ideals: we, too, must abolish slavery and mastery from the face of the earth. Americanism emphasizes the equality of all men and each person's right to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happines. Only when the battle ceases with America the victor and tyrannical rule crushed forever will Lin- coln's ideals be triumphant. Although seventy-seven years have passed since that fateful day when Lincoln, weary and overburdened with worldly cares, was laid to rest, perhaps the incessant roar of cannons, the rumbling of enemy aircraft and the screaming of death-seeking torpedoes resounding o'er the earth has awakened him from the sweet sleep of death and made him aware of the perilous state of his country. But wherever Lincoln is he must be looking down and smiling that familiar smile of pity and hope which has gladdened the young and comforted the old, smiling scornfully at the foolhardy attempts of petty upstarts to crush the hopes and dreams of humanity, to extinguish the light of the world. He is thoughtfully stroking his beard and repeating once again in his slow country drawl those immortal words of encouragement: a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth! Betty Rohde fl8l

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1uns1,94z .W . , ff Zz! VERLE KB. BLEH . . jf Verne followed a M rse . . . typing as hir vonitetjdibject . . . wants to go Collie and then take the f al jump . enjoyed dancing, reading, fashi magazines, and eeing who do e i m ies. ' X-M 095. -.sllww W AED TRA EL . . . 'Bicbic was haun d by Mr. An ny .lk ever und y night . . , found great pleasure in eati q and playing ten- nis d s etball . . . aker sex irritated him , . . flew around with the . betwe n flights, he read dramas. HOWARD li OLD V N DERV? . . 'VfIHf' folio ,a Bo k ing Course o e t e a C' . . se ve ice b 'alta , Mu , b j assistant . . . lik db ad mys- te sw ee comedy n venture on the law . 1 1 J' 1 t . M Vg? . loafing in some college and being a man are fllezl 'sl' dnihutonsf. . et eqve: women who act like men . . . favorite subject: stop.. . . too 'iafgeneral Science Course and wasbjust crazy about vile ,Q 1 ' ,,- , ' , ' f I1 f 7 LEONARD WARCHOL . . , Lennie was gever late, his classes started before he got to them . . . wasn't afraid of work, merely detested it . . . mystery thrillers filled his spare time when girls didn't. WARREN WEINERT , . . Nick, a future mechanic, sup! ported our Bowling League for two years . . . always happy and enjoyed math especially . . . got his corny cracks from radio comedians . . . still waiting for jack Armstrong to graduate from high school. MILDRED MARY WEISS . . . Skipper is a wise little girl . . . wants to work, get married, and then really go to work . . . hated home-made blondes . . . proud of her G. A. A. K . . . made her own clothes and ' I FLORENCE E. WEITH . . . Flo, an energetic and likeable young lass, was one of the smartest in her class . . . Logic horse operogs rated tops with tier . . . member of several clubs and a eliable hallguard. skated well. GILBERT R. WEITH . . . quiet Ray intends to be a draftsman . . . took automobiles apart and put them together again for enjoyment . . . favorite subject was mechanical drawing . . . guarded the halls . . . listened to musical programs . . . read mysteries and some drama, SHIRLEY WHITE . . . Whitie wishes to work with her fingers and figures . . . moinber of Dramatic Club . . . collecting pictures of friends is her hobby . . . can't stand crabby people and homework . , . took part in various assembly programs . . , a really talented gal, ORION WHITE . . . Orion's ambition is to become a licensed pilot . . . a good mixer who was happy when singing or dancing . . . likes horseback riding . , . hates giddy girls and loves romantic novels. RUTH WILLER . . . Willie wants to work after gradua- tion . . . helped put the books away in the library . . . put hers away when Dick .lurgen's band could be heard . . . liked serial stories and K. P.'s Friday night dances . . . will be seeing you in the business world. SHIRLEY WILLIAMS . . , Kitch, a future artist, detests being Crowded between lockers and hopes one day to open the lunch room doors without hitting someone . , . liked basketball games, Walt Disney's cartoons, and mysteries. I CIA SIKOWS . . w o b g d ste g- an th n ie . -af ar e made h . . en' all s y i 1 rams. LILLIAN WOZNIAK . . . Lili plans to work in an office . , . prepared for her vocation by typing for the Kelvyn Life , . . member of the Commercial Club and G. A. A. GERALDINE YACTOR . . . Gerry intends to do secretarial work . . . dislikes people who put on the dog . . . enjoys dancing . . . usually bubbled over in good old division . . , faithful reader of Woman's Home Companion. IRMA M. ZUMPH . . . Irm makes a hobby and a habit of roller skating . . . enjoyed mystery books . . . belonged to quite a few clubs and excelled in history . . . detested people who just had to use baby talk. FACULTY SPONSORS Gertrude Ahern Siarid Nelson Ida Giachini Margaret Nordman Gertrude Hayes jeanne Ramsey Clara Hendrickson Edith Wright f17l .,

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THE E UF IHHUHRU 43 FHIULTU SPUIISUHS Gertrude Hayes Bessie Olsen I Sh dl