Lane Tech College Prep High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Here is a permanent record in picture form of our friends and associates in the Senior Class. Today the names and faces are vivid; in later years these paqes will become more helpful as a reminder of the fellows we knew and worked with in the classrooms, laboratories and shops at Lane. Conditions and surroundinqs will bring many changes. Here is the record of today.

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HAROLD J. SCHWENNESEN President Generously the cigars flovvcd from the coat pocket of a proud father upon the arrival of his brand new baby boy May 31, 1027. This chunky little newcomer was named Harold Joseph Schwennesen. Passing through infancy, childhood and early youth with many adventures and few mishaps he was ready to begin the four years strug¬ gle in high school. After graduating from the John C Coonley elementary school in February, 1941, “Swanny,” as he was nick named, entered Amundsen High School due to a precedent set by his older brother. Because of a growing interest along the lines of science and technical work, however, he transferred to Lane in his sophomore year. The overwhelming size of Lane made an indelible impression on him. The many opportunities, both scholastic and social, immediately stimulated his ambition. Swanny’s enthusiasm was aroused at the sight of the Gymnastics Team in pratice. He tried out for the team and was overjoyed at winning his letter three semesters later. Although Harold has worked after school during most of six semesters he has enjoyed membership in several clubs: Ushers, History, Model Airplane, and Dance Clubs. Harold’s scholastic attainments resulted in freshman, sophomore, and junior scholarship awards. He was duly elected a member of the National Honor Society. Since science is his great concern his ambitions are concentrated in this field. If destiny makes it possible Harold hopes to study medicine.