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

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Page Twenty-Six COMMITTEE JOIIN E. CARPENTER C0-CHAIRMAN OF THE ANNUAL COMMITTEE Carp was born in Chicago on December 14, 1919. He was graduated from the Hitch Public School and entered Lane in 1935 to continue his education. His am- bition was to become editor of his class annual. His chance came in his junior year when he had become a member of the Tech Prep staff. By his 4B semester he had become editor of the Prep , and in 4A he received the co-editorship of the Annual. Besides his major appointment on the 'tTech Prep , he has, since his 2B semester helped turn out the Daily with unfailing effort. We predict a great future for hirri in any undertaking he may choose. WILLIAM L. HAMLING CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE ANNUAL COMMITTEE Bill was born on June 14, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois. His whole life throughout high school has been spent in Chicago, excepting for his extensive trips, taken every summer to the West Coast and to Canada. He attended the St. Hilary Grammar School in his earlier years, and is now proud to be a graduate of Lane. His ambition is to become a lawyer and an author. Already he has made a success- ful start in his writing career, being on the staff of Amazing Stories as a regular author. He will take up his law studies at Northwestern. We are all sure that he will be an immense success in his later life. The best of luck to you, Billl He bc- longed to the Rhymsters in '37, '38, '30, Bill was President of the Forum and Debat- ing Team for three years. BRUNO P. KOZLOWSKI CHAIRMAN--DANCE COMMITTEE Bruno Paul Kozlowski was born on May 3, 1921, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He entered Lane after becoming a graduate of St. Mary of the Angels Grammar School. He is usually quiet, but has gained his popularity by taking part in various activities. He has been one of Lane's football men, and has won a letter in that sport. Bruno has answered to the roll call of the Dance, Civics, and Lettcrman's Clubs, and he surely likes to dance! HERBERT W. SCHULTZ CHAIRMAN-CAP AND GOWN COMIWITTEE Herbert was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 15, 1923. He attended the Schneider Elementary School. In his 3B semester he took a Smith-Hughes Electrical Course. In ZA he was a member of the Glee Club. He joined the Dance Club in 4B, and in 4A joined the Ushers' Club. Herb has served as chairman of the Cap and Gown Committee, has been awarded a minor service L , and has received four scholarship awards during his stay at Lane. After graduation he will seek employ- ment in the Illinois Bell Telephone Company and will attend Armour Institute Evening School to further his electrical knowledge. NORMAN E. EDIDIN CHAIRMAN - ,FINANCE COMMITTEE Ed was born in Chicago, on March 22, 1922, and received his elementary education in the Darwin Grammar School. He entered Lane, along with three thousand Freshies . As a reward for his efforts he has won four scholarship ' a member intramural e has been pins, and has been elected to the National Honor Society. He has been of the tennis team from his third year on. Norman was a finalist in tennis, and has participated in intramural sports during all four years. H . a member of the French and Civics Clubs. After graduation he intends to enter the University of Chicago in order to prepare himself for a medical career.

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HARVEY S. GASSMAN---SECRETARY On .luly 5, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., H. S. Gassman was born. llpon graduation from the Von Steuben Elementary School with honors, he entered Lane with the intention of studying medicine. As a freshman llarvey became a member of the Orc- hestra, in which organization he was awarded a major letter and two shields. During his spa1'e time he has served in the Clinic, where he obtained two medical shields. Progressing rapidly from reporter, he finally attained the highest position on the staff, that of Editor-in-Chief. While participating in the following clubs: Physics, Slide Rule, Tech Prep, Biology, l.atin, and Math Projects, he has won recognition as an offic- ial. ln acknowledgment of superior work, Harvey has acquir- ed four scholarship certificates, and the Vice-Presidency of the iiane Chapter of the National Honor Society. His main am- bition is to win the Bausch and Lomb award in science, and to attend the University of Chicago in order to study for the medical profession. VICTOR KH.-1JV1BOfTlCE.-1SURER Vic was born on May 8, 1921, at Scottville, Michigan. He entered the St. Alphonsus Grammar School at the age of six and was graduated eight years late1'. He entered Lane in Sep- tember. 19235, and spent his tirst year adjusting himself to his new surroundings. In his second year, however, he joined the Student Council and from then he rose quickly. In his ZA semester he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council, becoming Secretary in ISA and Chairman in 415. While on the Council he took part in its reorganization, plan- ning the Student Court, originating the Service Letter Award System, and planning the first oHicial pow-wow and subse- quent pep meetings. He was selected as a delegate to the State Student Council Convention. He has been a member of the Camera and Chemistry Clubs, and has also participated in intranuiral sports. He has been awarded the bronze. silver, and gold scholarship pins, and is a member of the National llonor Society. ROIZERT HVKOWSKI- SERGE.-tNT-AT-ARMS Bob was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on June 9, 1922. After being graduated fl'0m the Norwood Park Grammar School, Hob made his wise decision to come to Lane. Upon en- tering liane. he became interested in writing, so he joined the Daily staff and worked his way to feature writing in his sophomore year, when he also joined the R. 0. T. C. Although he started a year late, he was promoted to the otlice of second lieutenant in BA, captain in 1113, and in 4A to commanding lieutenant-colonel, the highest otlice possible at Lane. He joined only a few clubs while at Lane on account of his lack ot' time, for it was being taken up by his military training in the R. O. T. C. Bob also has acquired two scholarship pins. lle is making plans to attend the West Point Military Academy after being graduated from Lane. l Page twenty five

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Cl-IAIRMEN WOLFF-DIETRICH VON PRESSENTIN-STARKE CHAIRMAN - PIN AND RING COMMITTEE Wolffie was born in Leipzig, Germany, on April 18, 1920. His family entered the United States in 1928, after a four-year residence in Brazil, having lived in France. French West-Africa, and Argentina previously. He was graduated from the Ogden Elementary School and came to Lane to study Aviation. Wolffie ' has belonged to the Daily Staff, the R. O. T. C., the Rifie Team, the Stamp Club, the Spurs and Saddle and German Clubs, the Student Council, and the Hallguards. He has been awarded four scholarships and is a member of the Lane Honor Society. holding the position of Secretary. Wolff-Dietrich was also a Lane repre- sentative to the Chicago Council. He is undecided to his future plans. ROBERT EARL RIDER CHAIRMAN-BIOGRAPHY COMMITTEE Bob was born on October 9th, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., and was graduated from St. Sylvester's Elementary School. At Lane he has earned the first two scholarship awards and also a service letter. He was an active member in many clubs durng his stay, particularly the Architectural Club, being an assistant librarian in 4B, and of the French Club in 2A and 3B, acquiring the vice-presidency in 3Bg of the Student Council in 2B and ZA, and the Dance Club, in 4B. In the fall, Bob plans to enter Wright junior College, where lie will continue his Architectural Course. Later he will attend The Armour Institute of Technology, where he will complete his education. If he works as well as an Architect as he has done as Chairman of the Biography Committee, there will be keen competition when he is around. MARIO JOIIN MASCIOLA CHAIRMAN - PUBLICITY COMMITTEE In Chicago, Ill.. on the cold, midwinter morning of February 3, 1921, Marlo was born. After receiving his grammar school training at the Kelvyn Park Ele- mentary School, he entered Lane. He showed his ability in journalism in his early high school days, and was given the position of reporter on the Daily staff. After working very diligently as a reporter, he was awarded the position of editor of our Lane Daily in his senior year. Mario has been a member of the Mask and Shears Club, the Championship Glee Club, the Civics Club Cbeing publicity managerj, the Ushers' Club, as chief director, the Roller Club, Clinic Club, Dance Club, Invaders' Club, and the Intramural Bowling Team. After graduation he plans to continue his education at Wright Junior College, or at Armour Tech. DAVID SWARTWOUT CHAIRMAN - PICTURE COMMITTEE In the year 1021, on April 18, Dave showed the first signs of life. He was in Elgin at the time, moving to Chicago when he was five years of age. David's education began in the McPherson Elementary School. He continued his educa- tion at Lane in 1935, starting at the Stockton Branch. He has taken especial inter- est in the Yacht Club, ZB, the Dance Club, 3B and 4Ag and the Hi-Y Club, 4B and 4A. He has earned the four scholarship awards, a service L , and has filled the position of cartoonist on the Lane Tech Daily . His ambition is to be a car- toonist, working, at present, through some local college. LEONARD J. RATKOWSKI CHAIRMAN - ANNOUNCEMENT COMMITTEE Leonard John Ratkowski was born on April 15, 1921. He entered Lane in Sep- tember of 1935, after his graduation from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parochial School. As a student he has ranked high, being the recipient of four scholarship awards. The extra-curricular activities in which he has participated are, track, in his sopho- more year, and rowing, in the junior and senior years-he became captain of the latter organization. In 3A he was admitted to the National Honor Society. Besides he has held offices in several other clubs. He has been an R. O. T. C. cadet from 1A to 4A. In his last semester the commission of captain was bestowed upon him. Leonard intends to enter a university in the autumn, in order to prepare himself for the worthy profession of law. Page Twenty-Seven