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

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I E V W V w HEHI ll THE FUIQITLIEHTS Qur footliqhts flashed frequently during the past year, on scenes qay and solemn. A bouquet to the art classes and Miss Ouda for their colorful contribu- tions of posters and stage screens, which added that special something to many occasions. Another to performers cmd producers of the Home Talent Show, who aaain qave us the superb performance we look forward to each fait.

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Qoog face the future of many serious problems .... Warrant Officer Smith, an Eng- lish lad, spoke at an assembly about his experiences in the Royal Air Force. We will never forget the lift in our spirits created by this Allied friend. . . . Anthropology, a new word, was added to our vocabularies, and brother- hood meant more after the fascinating explanations by Miss Alpenfels, anthro- pologist of the University of Chicago .... As spring rolled around, Miss Byman's talented girls wrote and presented their own two-act skit in a clever true to life dramatization of the steno classroom: Care-free girls who are shown two years later in various vocations influenced by the war .... Ah, these are only a mere part of the assemblies presented, but they represent a noble part of them. . . . Kelvyn's Boris Karloff and Hedy Lamarr had us rolling in the aisles when the Masque and Make-Up Club presented the rip-snortin' melerdrama, Curse You lack Daltonlu? This presentation, along with a gay minstrel show, singspiration, pianistric artistry, and dance numbers made up much of our Home Talent Show, proceeds of which swelled our Children's Aid Fund. . . . we were delighted to hear that William lensen was awarded a prize of twenty-five dollars by the Cowles Botanical Society for his article, Effect of Common Stimulants on Plants ? . . . the Pan-American Club breakfast was helde-and how Spanish every- thing seemed? Even the cocoa and cookies had a more tantalizing taste when the Spanish dances were performed and Spanish songs were crooned. The breakfast, a huge success, will no doubt be continued as an annual affair. . . . bluejackets, olive drabs, and khaki-clad youth made their appearance in photographic form on the bulletin board outside the lunch room? Drooling girls and envious boys gazed admiringly at the uniformed servicemen. The board, presented to us by the class of lune '43, proved helpful in showing off our crew-cut friends. . . . disgust dominated our thoughts as the gallant figure of the Minute Man no longer flew nobly above our school? Rescue came when more than QOWO of the student body bought war stamps the following month. They vowed that never again would such a catastrophe come to K. P.l A booth to sell bonds right in Kelvyn was introduced so as to give Kelvynites a better chance to help America win the war. We showed up admirably in our purchases. And when the Cragin-Belmont community launched a Liberty ship we bought more stamps, for their motto was, A Half Filled Stamp Book is a Half Equipped Soldier. Total sales to May first were 334,538.00 . . . twenty-four students representing Protestant, lewish, and Catholic faiths, attended the play, Tomorrow the World, with Miss Olsen? With the drama in mind, the students wrote a letter to Dear Hans, a boy in Germany, explain- ing the American way of life. Out of all the Chicagoland schools represented, a Kelvynite, Marilyn Petersen, won first prize for writing the best letter. And so it ended! Full of patriotism, comrade-ism, and educational-ism, which all bring about Americanism- -the year came and went, bringing forth hilarious laughter, thoughtful patriotism, and sorrowful tears to us at Kelvyn. The year, now at an end, brings graduation to many who have shared these events --and who now go forth to participate further in the winning of the final victory! They carry on! Lillian Wevik Elaine Goldstein L.Ls

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ST DE T IIUUNIIII. The commanding tap of the presidents' gavel brings to attention some forty-odd boys and girls, and another meeting cf the Student Council is underway. A few yawns are stifled and sleepy eyes are rubbed, as the hands on the clock point to eight: quite an early hour on this Wednesday morning. The secretary reads the minutes of the previous meeting, then come reports from the committee chairmen: Building and Grounds, Deportinent, Attendance, and Cfirls' and Boys' Activities. Each one, who has met during the week with his resp ctive members and advisers, gives a summary of his committee's activities and future plans. Qld business is brought up for further dis- cussion: has there been any improvement on the hazardous condition of the safety isles? . . . are there any further develop- ments concerning Kelvyrrs youth program? . . . how have pupils reacted to our appeal for better order and greater cleanliness in the lunchroom? Now comes the chance for students to present new problems which arise in their division room civic meetings. Helpful criti- cisms and suggestions for school improve- ment are brought forth. The war co-ordinator delivers a message of forth-coming drives. Council members are asked to urge their divisions to raise the sales of stamps and bonds to keep the Minute Man flag flying. Time flies too quickly, for it is almost 8:30, With the motion for adjournment, the Student Council dismisses, and the secre- tary's minute book closes until next Wednes- day.