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

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Athletic Patricia Dew Ronald Keim Best Dressed Ioyce Holter William Gersten Brains Janet Kennedy Harry Schmidt Friendly Frances Lawitka Steve Chalmers Witty Claudia Prish Ted Besser Versatile Mike Minuskin Shirley Bencivenga PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT THE PEOPLE' CHOICE JANUARY 1949 X l 'SVP l , J, -i- F f kd A l I r rh Jffx X :gg 5 lr n ,xxljv- tl. fx x L J ,X fig, ,f ,E X5-X f ' fr: is W fx ff ,f X x Nl fl z f N 'u V, if if Q-1 at, t l 70,3 fin l l fi- l EH 1 u Q Ar? l Q M fx I p Q f J f' .,.,fc.n.QQ7 4 Attractive Connie Behrens Albin Hellstrom I olly Ianet Bernacchi Donald Peters Smile Nancy Harding Iames Peterson Likely to Succeed Lois Shafer Bud Brinkman Popular Shirley Budzik Ray Golik Musical lean Hasselman Salvatore Sprovieri

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THE CLASS 0F J UARY 1949 ELLEN DORIS SVENDSEN once released, this little blonde plans to go to the Art Institute ..wants to be a dress designer fthe kind that changes the styles before you even find out what the last one waslj IANE ARLENE TALLEY will never forget the Home Talent Show or the Spring Festival . .hopes to be a white collar gal after graduation . . drools at the mention of fried chicken and Harry Iames. IOAN THOMPSON.. gay, friendly Io intends to make marriage her career .French fried shrimps, Fred Waring, and swimming set our gal swooning...basketbail games and lunch time were tops with her. EUNICE THORBROGGER ..sweet, lovable Useless is wild about base- ball tthe Sox. huh?l. . .people who purposely scratgh on blackboards are out ...will never forget a certain physics class ..next stop is college for this happy-go-lucky Kelvynite. RICHARD GEORGE THORSEN. . lcky with the golden hair and the golden smile intends to be a draftsman ..his favorite subject was mechanical drawing...as a member of the R.O.T.C. he appeared in all of Kelvyn Park's patriotic assemblies. MILDRED TOMPKINS .. Millie's pet peeves are silly boys, silly...loves the enchanting music of Paul Whitman Hattention, Popeye, this gal likes spinach! DORIS TRICHKA. . .friendly, blonde Dor plans on being the better half bowling, swimming, and Eddy Howard hit an all time high.. flair for steno and typing. GERALDINE TRIES ..popular Gerry could spend allC?J her time dancing to the music of Eddy Howard .spaghetti and hot dogs are tops with this ardent baseball fan . friends will remember her cheerful smile. LILLIAN TUHY hopes to succeed as a secretaryw. spends all her spare time roller skating at Riv ..pizza at Millie's rates slick Starr ...was a faithful cheerer at football games. GERALDINE VANCE ..sweet, musical Gerry enjoys a tasty dish of spaghetti, dramatic radio programs, and football earned her letter in Chorus and sang in three Festivals ..to push a pencil on a steno pad is her desire. DONA VANDER HEYDEN lovable Donnie wants to become an ever loving housewife ..this vivacious gal thrives on breaded pork chops, Perry Como, smooth clothes, and football .supported the G.A.A. and Student Council. VIOLET VASILEVICH Vi enjoys all winter sports . will always remember happy moments in Miss Paul's division ..this energetic gal will miss the kids and teachers, but looks foreward to a happy marriage. ROBERT WALSH ..the Navy will claim Bob after graduation Mtakes life easy except when on a basketball court .roast chicken and Tommy Dorsey rate high, but it's thumbs down on long skirts . will miss freshie hallguards. LORRAINE WAYDA...iriendly Lor loves popular music and dancing. . .favorite subiect was typing ..will earn her bread and butter by taking dictation. GLORIA WEINSTEIN ..chop suey and Harry Iames are high on Cookie's list of favorites . didn't mind steno and typing home- work. . ,will miss friends at Kelvyn . destined to sing on the radio. IOAN WEISE . . Ioanie plans to be a rancher a member of the Chorus. G.A.A.. and Home Economics Club, she tries hard to grin and bear her troubles ,.loves long skirts on tall women and cake with loads of frosting. IANET WERNER ..green eyed Iay is always lots of fun... Al Iolson, Hit Parade. and smart clothes please this live wire . relishes chicken and Chinese food.. .intends to snatch a hubby soon after grad- uation. BETTY IEAN WOLFARD , lively Boop remembers a certain history class with her favorite teacher .shies away from self- centered people who know it all ,.roller skates in her leisure time. LILLIAN ZORNOW Hhappy Cookie, our popular gal, will miss old K.P. Meyebrows go up for dancing, hot music, and hot dogs, but thumbs go down for Crabby characters. BARBARA ZUELZKE .strawberry blonde Barby aspires to be a successful stenographer some day . mysteries, food, sports, and Eng- lish captivate this personality gal , music festivals and good times at K.P. will forever be remembered. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN

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THIS IS AMERICA What is this America we hear and speak about so much? Is it the vast plains, the lofty mountains, the mighty rivers, the green valleys? Is it the large. neon lighted city with its mighty skyscrapers, roaring trains, and rushing people: or the small, staid community with its general store, Sunday band concerts, town meetings, and unhurried folk? Is it the smoky, steel-producing cities of Pennsylvania, or the clean dairy farms of Wisconsin? Is it Wlashington. D.C., where our laws are made and the shrines of our heroes erected, or is it the commonness of Anytown, U.S.A., or the glamour of Hollywood? Iust what is America? FREEDOM OF SPEECH. . .the little man on a street corner airing his griev- ances against the system to the passing crowd, some listening quietly in agreement, others speaking up to voice their own opinions. . .the woman who intends to vote for Taft explaining why to a Stassen fan while a Truman fol- lower waits patiently for his turn. . .the irate letter to the editor telling exactly what is wrong with the city administration. . .the frank editorial criticizing the President's foreign policy. . .the Cub fan who, not so patiently, listens to the White Sox enthusiast tear his idols apart. . .the welder who talks things over with his employer. . .the senior who would rather have the prom at Edgewater Beach than at Tam O'Shanter. . .the voting by all the students on the feasibility of a Student Court. . .students exercising their freedom of speech on the issue of a Iunior Prom. . . FREEDOM OF RELIGION.. .the Norwegian pastor who preaches his ser- mons in his own vernacular. . .the man who worships at the Methodist church on Sunday while his best friend attends synagogue services the day before. . . the Baptist girl who goes to the Catholic church with her best friend simply be- cause she is interested in all religions. . .the little girls who attend public and parochial schools visiting their sick Chinese playmate. . .the Negro whose prayer to God is in the form of stirring spirituals. . .the sewing circle with ladies from ten different religions. . .the National Conference of Christians and Iews striving for better understanding among people of different creeds . . .the students of any classroom in the country, representing different faiths, but respecting each other and working together. . . FREEDOM F ROM WANT. . .the average man who works industriously. carrying home a full pay envelope each week. . .the farmer who proudly views his rich crops. . .the panorama of abundant fields as seen from an airplane over the great plains. . .the department store windows just before Christmas. . .the mechanic who polishes his car on Saturday afternoon for the family ride in the country the next day. . .the baby sitter who earns a dollar on Saturday night to spend on Sunday. . .the healthy children who rush home for lunch to find an abundant meal waiting for them. . .the adequate clothing we have to keep us warm and healthy. . .our fully sufficient homes, strong with love and democracy, homes which spell security to us all. . . FREEDOM FROM FEAR.. .the knock on the door that does not frighten even the child of the house who ioyfully anticipates a friendly visit. . .the law abiding citizen who hears a police siren without getting panicky. . .the little children who regard the policeman as their special friend. . .the strikers who, secure in their democratic rights, picket a plant without fear of being arrested ...the woman who goes to vote without any thought of being stopped or threatened. . .the right of the accused to a fair trial in which he will not be railroaded to a concentration camp because someone didn't like his looks, manner of speech, or political affiliation. . .the laughing, carefree youths who need not worry about slave labor camps and official youth organizations. . . THIS IS AMERICA. . .the America of free and happy people who are con- tinually striving to improve their way of life. to create one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. THE EDITORS PAGE TWENTY NINE