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

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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-

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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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The Lane Tech Annual for June, 1935 Page 27 numerable controversies which might have arisen U Stopi l've had enough. Did you learn all that in the Forum? What language are you speaking? Holy smokes. Now I'm sure l don't want to join. lf l talked like that to anyone they might think l'm calling them names or something. The only big word l know how to spell might be dictionary and then that's going some. Now if you want a chance to recuperate l'll take you to the Lane concert to- morrow night. My parents were supposed to go but they can't tind the time. Do you think you can make it?l' UI might consider it if carfare is included in the deal. ln my quest for additional articulate sounds expressing ideas l might be able to gather some at the concert. 1 give up. Iiric. If you promise not to use those words which are all Greek to me, l'll pay your car- faref' The promise was made and kept, at least for that one night. The chums were among the tirst in line for the concert. ln another half hour it began. t'Say . . . this isn't bad at all. They're playing some mighty sweet music. You know, l've been watching a certain violin player on the stage. He looks just like one of the fellows in our room. See that small lad in thc third seat on the left? Yep, l see him. Sure, it's the same fellow that sits in the second seat in division. His name is Beraui or something like that. Now l'm positive. It is Anthony Bertini. We'll have to look him up tomorrow. Like l've always said. Our division room is well represented in everything. We have a speaker deluxe and a . . . You sure hate yourself, don't you, Eric? My eye. I don't wish you any bad luck but if you do develop laryngitis it will make me happy. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. So it developed that Bertini was congratulated the next day. Somewhat perplexed himself, he was soon put at ease by Billy. It sure was a swell concert last night, Tony. How come you never told us you played the violin? Oh, I don't see that it makes any difference. Thanks anyway for taking an interest in the music departmentf' Star Gazing? K ln this way Bertini joined Billy's gang of schoolmates. He was immensely interested in music. Whenever he had the chance he would try to get someone to discuss music. lncidentally Kurt Otto began to give the boys trouble again. It might be well to relate an inci- dent which occurred in the foundry one morning. johnson was pouring molten metal into one of the molds. As he was passing Otto with a ladle full of the molten iron, he tripped on a misplaced cope and fell. The hot liquid new straight at Otto's back. Billy had been watching Eric and the in- stant he saw the danger he sprang into action. He gave Kurt a push that sent him sprawling while the hot iron splashed harmlessly on the tloor. Mis- understanding the motive for Harris's action, Otto arose glaring at the boy who had saved him from serious burns.