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The Lane Tech Annual for June, 1935 Page 25 ed out. 'tYep, that must be our division all right. They hurried over to greet Anderson and were themselves greeted by a burst of Hyah's'i from sev- eral members of their division. Kurt Otto, how- ever, ignored them completely. Hello, Ottoj' said johnson as a peace offering. Otto answered with a I-I'lo and walked away. Nice fellow, chided Cook, 'ibut don't let that bother you. Well have plenty to do filling out our new programs in the right way. Here come the cards. Then followed the usual period of almost three quarters of an hour during which the division was getting the programs arranged. When it was all over Harris found that he had the same program as Cook. Eric's differed only in the seventh and eighth periods. That part of it was satisfactory but Bill didn't like his program from another point of view. I always seem to have all the luck, he exclaim- ed. Hl'm gonna have Miss W for math again and she nearly tlunked me last semester. And here's Mr. K for drawing. I heard that he is a tough marker. My English teacher also has a reputation for toughness. Gosh, what will I do? just work hard like a good little boy,'l Cook teased. Remember that you are going to win a scholarship pin this year. Ha-ha. t'IJon't worry, Mr. Cleverness, I'll wring out an E in math and drawing or I'll walk over Niagara Falls on a tight rope. t'I'll take you up on that bet, offered johnson. 't'l'hen it's a bet. Still there's one other thing I forgot to tell you. If and when 1'll have to take that walk, I'll carry you on my back. Thanks, but let me out of it. By the way, you're not the only unfortunate individual present. Cook and I have the same teachersf, Patlvm slmp came fn the second year Ulllaybe so, but the old profs don't pick on you like they do on me. I tell you, they've got it in for mefi t'Oh. quit beefing. At least we stay in the main building for a change. Imagine, not one portable. Well, miracles will happen. Shall we look over our new rooms? Actual experience for students 'tWe might as well. The three friends were joined by Anderson who had a similar program. Then the foursome set out on their expedition of exploration. The next day Harris rushed into his first period class three minutes late. It happened to be math and Miss W saw him trying to slip unobserved into a seat near the door. Well, Schylerf' she said, 'fyou're starting to come late a bit earlier this semester, arenlt you? A ripple of laughter passed around the room. HNo, ma'am, Billy uttered as he inwardly cursed his luck. 'lSee that it doesn't happen again. The teacher dismissed the subject and continued the organiza- tion of her class. When the period was over, Harris despairingly remarked to his buddies, 'tThat little incident didn't do my cause any good. I'll have to begin to get back in her good graces all over again. Sometime later they emerged from the biology laboratory in high spirits. Boy! This is one subject I'm going to like, exclaimed johnson. I wonder why we didn't get it beforef'

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Page 24 The Lane Tech Annual for June, 1935 more readily than later on in life. Please try to heed this advice. Give my regards to your father and mother. Yours sincerely, Uncle Jack 96 ak af :rf Chicago, Illinois September 5, 1952 Dear Uncle Jack: Thanks very much for the jig saw. After clean- ing and oiling it I flnd that it works swell. So far I have made three puzzles already. The solving of these kind of puzzles is beginning to become a re- gular fad in this town. All the dime stores are sell- ing them. Thanks to you I might be able to make a little extra money by making puzzles with the saw. School begins tomorrow. I'm all set. My friend, Eric, is at my shoulder trying to make me commit errors in my writing. If you see any mistakes you'll know the reason why. Thanks again for the puzzle and the advice. I think Illl have to stop here as I have to prepare my things for opening day. Your nephew, Bill -k af lr X The return to school marked the renewal of ac- quaintances. In the brief time before the opening of the rooms, Harris, johnson, and the others dis- cussed everything from vacations to school activi- ties. HI see where all of you are glad to be back at the old grind again, 7' remarked Bill as the group pass- ed through the Division Street entrance. USome- how I am rather glad to be back, too. UI-Ia, that's a good one,-coming from youfl re- plied Johnson. 'fI'll bet your dad would give a pretty penny to hear you say that. Maybe you're right, though. Ilve sort of missed the old place, too. How about you, Tommy?l' t'Ditto. I want to get back to military as soon as possible. I'm a bit rusty right now. Say, we're supposed to meet in the wood shop, aren't we? Thats correct-at one olclockf' t'It's nearly that now. Come onf' So saying, Harris led the way down to the basement, talking as he walked. 'AI have my semester all planned. Iim going to get on the Tech Prep Staff if I can and Ilm trying out for the track team again and maybe-I' You can put me down for the Forumf, interrupt- ed johnson, balancing himself on the rail imbedded in the basement floor. HI listened to a lot of the debates last year and I'm convinced that public speaking is going to be right down my alleyfl As I was going to say when I was so rudely in- terruptedf, said Billy pretending indignation. HI might try to get a scholarship pin this year. The kind that Royal Anderson sports on his jacket. After a laugh at this, the boys entered the wood- shop and looked around for their division. There's Anderson and there's Otto, Eric point- Wc 'want a homer.

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Page 26 The Lane Tech Annual for June, 1935 Noisier than a Freshmank study We had general science instead, ignorant one. We're sort of graduating into this. That teacher is a swell fellow, eh what? t'Yes, he's all right I guess. But I don't see so much in the subject. You fellows are getting all worked up over the prospect of a little laboratory work, commented Billy. The next class was foundry. Now we're getting into some real shop work. Most of the work will be with metalf' Billy said smil- ingly. The rest of the tgang' shared his enthusiasm and listened with interest while the instructor explained the few elementary facts pertaining to foundry. After signing their program cards, the teacher left the shop and the class spent over half an hour in ex- amining the various tools. Eric Johnson was the shop genius of the quartet so they asked his opinion in regard to the use of tools and shop terms. 'W hat would you say this is, johnsonf' Ander- son asked, picking up a tapered wooden stick. ttWhy, that must be the sprue pin. We heard about it in pattern shop, Eric replied. 'tThat queer shaped block is most likely the ram rodf' just look at that cupola, Billy said as he pointed toward the melting furnace. 'tThat's what you call it, isn't it Eric? Yes, I think so. Say, these flasks are quite heavy? Then Johnson lifted a complete mold that was standing on a bench. 'fThey ought to be, con- sidering all the sand that has been packed into it. Thus the fellows went from bench to bench, exam- ining each article with a deep interest. When the instructor returned, he finished his lecture on the im- portance of the foundry in industry and dismissed the class. After a period in the study hall the boys went to lunch. At Billy's request they went to one of the candy stores which were so numerous around the school. Here they found Sidney Epstein. Sid called them over and invited them to be seated. They accepted though they didn't like the stuffy atmos- phere which the store presented. Well, what sort of luck did you have with your programs? Oh, fair enough, Eric replied, opening up his lunch. 'tHow about you, Cook? t'Same here. Then Billy spoke, 'tSid, you remember Miss W, donit you? I have her for math again? 'Til say I do. She is the one who ilunked me and kept me from going to a 2B division. I won't ever forget her. I know one thing. I'll never get her for math again. The boys continued eating their lunches in silence except for a few occassional remarks. When they were through they went on to their next class. Weeks passed. Harris was really making an at- tempt to raise his grades. In math he was spurred on by the shining presence of Anderson. He and Billy had joined the track team at the beginning of the semester while Cook was making an ever earnest effort to improve his music. johnson had joined the Forum and was promising his friends that he would become a second Daniel Webster. He tried to per- suade Billy to join but Harris dismissed the thought by saying, Plain, ordinary, everyday English is good Now to get it together again enough for me without all the fancy stuff that goes with public speaking. Besides, what reasons are there for me wanting to join the club? I'll tell you, Billy. A definite gain in attend- ance plus a favorable student reaction, based on popularity, are ascribed as a few reasons for you joining the Forum. The swelling ranks and the en- thusiastic support of the students has made my par- ticipation in the deliberation and discussion of in-