Lake View High School - Red and White Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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FEBRUARY CLASS SPEAKERS NE OF the greatest honors which may be con- ferred upon four members of the graduating class each semester is their selection as class speak- ers. Formerly, six speakers were choseng but because of the length of the program and the increasing number of diplomas to be awarded, this number has been cut to four, making it more diffi- cult than ever to obtain this high position. The four of the February class thus distinguished were: Robert Grumbine, valedictorian, chosen because of his having the highest average of any one in his class, VVilliam Ginsberg, salutatorian, selected for having the second highest average 5 David Patterson, elected by the Senior Class, Marjorie Young, named Ilsifivrumbiize Ef'.PGin.vberg by the faculty- . aun . ttevs n . g a 0 Each speaker developed the theme, Education for Leisure, as fully as possible in the six minutes which were allotted to him, pointing out that education and leisure have been intermingled unconsciously since primitive times, and that today when people realize the great value of education they should always be striving to better themselves through good plays, pictures, and books. In the future machines will more and more do the work of men, who will be obliged to toil only a few hours daily for their bread. The result will be that all people will have many hours out of every twenty-four that they can call their own. The young men and women of today who are far-seeing will prepare them- selves to use this time wisely, they will begin to look about for hobbies which are capable of being to them an eternal source of joy and gratification. Those who find satisfaction in music may become expert in some particular branch of that subject. Those who delight in putting forms and pigments upon canvas may create new masterpieces. Those who derive keen enjoyment from wandering down the paths and side roads of literature may through their own efforts secure an education superior to that of college graduates. There are so many attractive and stimulating ways in which to spend one's leisure time that every high school graduate should pause to consider what use he will make of his free moments. All four of the speakers have honor pins-three of them gold-but this does not signify, by any means, that their only interest is in scholastic enterprises. Robert Grumbine, while pursuing his General Science course, also found time to be in the R. O. T. C. during his freshman year and to be an ardent supporter of the Chess and Chemia Clubs. William Ginsberg fjust to prove that his mathematics did him some goodj was a member of the Senior Budget Committee and of the Lake re View staff. Marjorie Young proved her versatility by serving the Red' and Wliite in a two- fold capacity-as an assistant editor of the literary staff and as a member of the art staff, at the same time holding memberships in the Senior Girls' Service Council, the Girl Reserves, and the Art Club. The Lake re View, the Spanish Club, and the Chemia Club claimed much of David Patterson's time. Thus we see that the people who chose the theme, Education for Leisure, selected one of which they themselves were most truly representative. Page 2 8

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JUNE CLASS OFFICERS VERY semester five honorary positions are avail- able to graduating seniors. Those who fulfill them must be, above all, efficient, and as they are elected by popular vote they are always regular fellows -well liked by everyone. This year, in- deed, the seniors have a right to be proud of their choice of class officers. This group has not been chosen from one field but represents many phases of school life, and all possess the rare attributes of leadership. Fred Wills, president, has wielded the gavel most effectively throughout the semester. The position of president is not at all new to him, for he has had previous experience as president of the Officers' Club, and he has also been an active member of numerous other clubs. It is his duty to preside over class meetings and to plan activities with Miss Leach. Muriel Waterfall adds to her laurels another re- sponsible position, that of vice-president. Muriel seems to specialize in that office, for last semester she was vice-president of the Commission. She i arranges the entertainment for senior programs, F. Wm: M- Waterfall heads the Class Day Committee, and in the absence J. GieseD GI L. Tfoalia of the president she presides at the meetings. Her ' 'mon charming personality has been a great asset to the Red and White staff of which she was a member. The difficult job of handling the class finances is ably taken care of by john Giese. Through his hands has passed the money for the budget, the prom, and rings and pins. He is especially well suited for this position as he is a wizard at mathematics. His membership in the Slide Rule Club is another example of his interest in the science of figures. Lawrence Troglia, the secretary, keeps the minutes and all records as faithfully and diligently as he has served on our basketball and baseball teams. Need we say more? To insure domestic tranquility, we have Donald Gleason as sergeant at arms. Under his eagle eye the meetings have flourished undisturbed throughout the semester. As chief bouncer he has been a great success. He has not limited his success to this, however, for he is also on the Class Day Committee. From the preceding account we see that the duties of the Senior Class officers are by no means simple. No doubt the hardest duties are the ones that, though they apply to us as well, we too often forget, those of impartiality, cheerfulness, and courtesy. When Lady Fortune has not been kind to us, we invariably treat others rudely and in an unfriendly manner. We as well as future class officers can profit by the example of the officers of the june class of 1932. In speaking of the senior leaders we find it impossible not to mention Miss Leach, the class sponsor. Her hard work and efforts in our behalf are deeply appreciated by the whole class. We offer our felicitations to the Senior Class for their fine selections of the officers who led them so splendidly and to Miss Leach for her guidance. Puge 27

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JUNE CLASS SPEAKERS ' o BE chosen class speaker, whether because of scholarship or personality, is always an honor. This June it is especially so because, in accordance with the practice begun last February, there are to be only four speakers, from a larger than average class. The first and second of these, the valedic- torian and the salutatorian, are the two students with the highest senior ratings. Of the two other speakers, one is chosen by the faculty and the other elected by the seniors. This year our valedictorian, Helen Felbinger, one of the youngest ever to attain this honor, is presi- dent of the Honor Society as well as an active member of a great many clubs. The salutatorian, John Giese, also a gold pin member of the Honor Society, is vice-president of the Chess Club, and treasurer of the Senior Class. Both he and Helen F elbinger were delegates from Lake View at the Chicago High School Scholastic League. As their particular speaker the class chose james Ferguson, editor of the Red and White, a member of the Varsity Club, the Public Speaking Club, and the Honor Society. Marian Eck, the faculty choice, is another gold pin member of the Honor Society, with a long list of clubs after her name, among which are the Tennis Club, the Fritz Leiber Club, and the Deutscher Verein. She is also second lieutenant in the Lake View Scout Troop, a member of the Red and White staff, and a former secretary of the Commission. H. Fclbinger I. Giese J. Ferguson M. Eck HAT is Practical in Education is the general theme of which each speaker will develop one phase. The topic of john Giese's speech, to be delivered first, is the Mastery of Funda- mentals. As the age in which we live obliges us to do away with all non-essential matters, we must be sure of our fundamentals, for if they are weak, there is no amount of irrelevant things that can bolster them up. Helen Felbinger chose for her topic Understanding H nnian Relations. Educa- tion helps to solve the problem which is closest to us-that of our relationship to our fellow human beings. It is true that education enables nations to handle their international affairs more wisely, but to us the problem of adjusting ourselves to our environment is more important. Knowledge Gained by Experience and Observation is to be Marion Eck's sub- ject. Nature teaches much which we can learn by watching spring unfold into summer, and summer give way to autumn, which, in turn, surrenders to winter. As observing the seasons is apt to imbue us with a sense of fatalism which must be avoided, we revert to studying our surroundings-people, machines, buildings, and so forth--and we balance our book-learning by tangible things. Inasmuch as our age is a mechanical one, we are always in danger of becoming dull and getting into a rut. When a man sits for hours before a machine, working one lever, he is not usually physically or mentally tired, but merely a bit dazed by the monotony. Education and an appreciation of the arts could do away with this condition, for the educated worker would have something to think of, to enjoy-a piece of music, a book, a visit to a picture gallery. james Ferguson will speak upon this phase of the work of education. Page 29