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

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FRANCIS E. DOYLE Sergeant at Arms Francis was born in Chicago on June 5, 1927 and came to Lane in February, 1941, as an alumnus of the Avondale Elementary School. He has been a member of the Fishing and Casting and Dance Clubs. During his second year he was a Tech Prep sales¬ man and a Hallguard. Francis was a member officer of the Stu¬ dent Council in his 3B-4B semesters. He participated in various Intramural sports although his athletic activities were marred because he has been doing essential war work throughout his high school years. Francis is particularly interested in radio¬ radar work. Upon graduation he intends to go to college, or enlist in the United States Marine Corps. SHERWIN PALMER Editor in Chief Sherwin was born on March 18th, 1927, in Chicago. At the age of nine months our little Sherwin began to walk and it was soon after this that the Palmer family suffered a downfall—the living room lamp. After spending eight years at Richard Yates Grammar School he entered Lane. In his IB semester he represented his division on the Student Council; and in lA he organized the Rifle Club and remained its president for two years. In addition to this Sherwin was a member of the Tech Prep and Lane Daily staffs and the Dance Club. Then in the senior year he waived an ap¬ pointment as chairman of the Publicity Committee to become editor in chief of the Tech Prep and Annual. RALPH C. SCHLENKER Associate Editor and Chairman of the Pin and Ring Committee Ralph was born on April 7, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan. In his early youth he moved to Chicago and attended the John C. Coon- ley School. At his first glimpse of Lane he knew that this was the school for him - love at first sight. Then after graduating from Coonley in February, 1941 Ralph realized his dream of becoming a Lane Indian and began the four unforgettable years of his life. He discovered his enjoyment for writing and got a job as a re¬ porter on the “Daily.” He followed up this start by writing for the Tech Prep and climaxed his efforts by becoming Associate Editor of the Prep and Annual. He is also a member of the Quill and Scroll. While at Lane Ralph has been active in the Invaders, Guides, and Magic Clubs, and Intramural Sports, in addition to serving as Chairman of the Pin and Ring Committee of his class.

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Merle ary mar Merle then. “School as he was MERLE H. RICHMOND Vice-President of Class led, was born on Febru- Newton Bateman Gram- d in January of 1941. mbition of atteivfijig the entful One day the Lane Tech Daily stat that the Crew was in need of members. Merle decided to try out, and to his satisfaction made the team, earning his first letter in 2B. In 2A he played as a regu¬ lar in the Frosh-Soph football team. Merle played as a regular on the varsity team earning a letter for each of his two semesters. Intramural sports took up some of his time when he wasn’t en¬ gaged in football. Merle is a member of the German Club and in 4B was elected president of that organization. He hoped to go to college, but it will probably be at a future date for Merle is plan¬ ning on entering one of the branches of the service. LOUIS F. BONESS Secretary of tli lass Louie was born in Oak Park, IllinoW’ pLMay 9, 1927 arrival in Chicago he was enrolled in trie Knickerbock School where he recieved his elementary education graduation in January, 1941, he entered Lane. During his four years at Lane he was active in t intramural sports, and among other activities was a the Student Council and a Student Librarian. In his 3 he became a member of the Senior basketball team realized his athletic ambition. Louie has received four scholar¬ ship awards and is a member of the Honor Society. After graduation he plans to futher his education at Wright Jr. College until he is called into the armed forces. emPer of semester d thereby BERWYN ANDERSON Treasurer of the Class It was on the fifth day of the year, 1927, that “Andy,” accom¬ panied by his twin brother, was born. He attended the Onahan Elementary School and upon graduation, in 1941, entered Taft High School in Norwood Park. From there, as a saphomore, he transferred to Lane, a choice he has never regretted. In prepar¬ ation for a college engineering course he chose the general tech course, for its math and shops. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has four scholarship awards to show for his scholastic abilities. Upon graduation he expects to enter one of the armed forces.

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BUD FOLLANSBEE Chairynan of the Alumni Committee Bud was born on geptemb 26, in Chicago. He attended Simmons, Hi|;ch ahd Bre tanc , : J[i entary Schools and grad¬ uated fronUth i er in Jantja bf 1941. Bud chose Lane for his high sgho ' d ' Su tlon and took a general course. The subjects he is most interested in are echanical Drawinj ra Qhemistry. Much to Bud’s regi et he dWn .. om aSys at’hletic however he took P;aj7t i a ' g rfeat many intramural sports, including baseball and vo ' lleyball. Immediately after graduation Bud plans to en¬ list in the Army Air Corps and thereby receive some college train¬ ing from Uncle Sam. JOHN KOTSIS Chairman of the Arrangement Committee Born on January 30, 1927 in Chicago, he went to Le Moyne Grammar School and graduated in January of ’41. John’s first year was spent at Lake View. He then decided to come to Lane and study for a trade. Things were different at Lane including shops, discipline and hard work. The first shop John took was wood, then came forge and auto. In 3A he had machine shop and there by had his wish fulfilled. After a semester he decided to take a Smith-Hughes course in that subject. When the war is over and John is out of the army he plans to go to Alaska and open up some business. ROBERT MILLER Chairman of the Biography) Committee Bob was born here in Chicago on August 4, 1927, and after an uneventful six years began his education by entering the Bell Grammar School. Finishing his eight years of preparation he enrolled at Lane as a freshman in January, 1941. While at Lane he has earned four scholarship awards and has held a membership in several organizations including the German Club. During his last semester he served as a division representative to the Stu¬ dent Council, and in the Council as chairman of the Assembly Committee. He hopes to complete one quarter at Northwestern University before entering the armed forces. GEORGE ERATH Chairman of the Cap Gown Committee George was born in Chicago on July 10, 1927 and graduated from the Schneider Elementary School. In his second year at Lane he made the Frosh-Soph football team and became captain in 2A. In his third and forth years he was a member of the var¬ sity team. George’s last three years of study were devoted most¬ ly to Architecture. He was active in intramural sports and was a Lieutenant, Captain, and finally Assistant Chief on the Hall- guard Staff. After graduation George plans to go to college.