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

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Russel E. Schlitter - Vice President Schlitty was born on a farm near St. Joseph, Michigan, cn October 18, 1922. It seems, however, that fate had not destined him to be a tiller of the soil, as his family removed to Chicago. Here he started his education at the Ravenswood School, and later he was graduated from the same school. His choice of Lane as the high school he wished to attend is one he has never regretted. During his stay at Lane Schlitty has been a leading figure in school activities of every kind. A remarkable aptitude for learning has enabled him to win four scholarship pins. Although he has never been on a school athletic team, his support of them and his participation in Intra- mural sports has cared for this side of his education. In 'the Student Council, the National Honor Society, on the Daily staff, as president of the Chemistry Club, and in many other activities he has gained experience which will serve him well in his future life. He plans to enter the University of Chicago to study chemical engineering after graduation. f-N A Bruce A. Iverson - Secretary Bruce was born in Chicago, Illinois, September 3, 1921. He came to Lane from Ebinger Grammar School in February of 1936. As a 1B he entered the ROTC, where he was to make an exceptional record, progressing from the ranks to Sgt., 2d Lieut., on to Capt. During this time Bruce was a member of the Officers' Club, serving as Secretary in his last semester. As a 4A he was made Regimental Adjutant, the rank with which he will be graduated. All of his activities have not been in this one line of endeavor. He was also a member of the Student Council in 2B and 2A. Among the many clubs to which he has belonged are, the Stamp and Scouters clubs in 2A, Slide Rule in 3B, National Honor Society, 4B and 4A, the Dance Club, and the Invaders' Club in 4B. In addition to all these extra-curricular activities, Bruce Iverson has maintained a high scholastic average during his time at Lane, being able to show two Scholarship pins for his work.

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OUR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago, back in 1936, Lane was just a name to the group of bewildered freshmen who were assembled in our huge Auditorium, eagerly waiting to be ushered into their high school careers. To some it meant highly advanced technical training: to others it meant preferment in the field of sport, yea, and to some it even loomed as a four years' retreat from the opposite sex, but to none was it symbolic of the friend- ship, the love, the hate, the fighting spirit, and the fierce pride which was about to be- come an inherent part of each one of them as Lane Indians , As freshmen we were insignificant, as good freshmen should be. We did our home- work and we were never late for classes In fact, we were model students. The second year new things began to occupy our minds. Sports began to attract the attention of the more athletically in- clined, clubs also began to arouse interest, but a large portion of us still neglected the many opportunities which were open to us. School interest really began in earnest when we became Juniors, and we came to feel that we were part of the backbone of the students at Lane. It was during our Junior year that our football team captured the North Section title-that our Senior basketball team won the City Honors, while our Junior basketball team did likewise. By this time we had begun to feel we were the navigating force behind all school activities and we were looking fforward with eagerness to- the time when we should step in to take over the job of running what we could now call Our School . Our 4B semester was a whirl of interesting and colorful experiences. The election of class officers, the formation of committees and the selection of a pin and a ring were among our outstanding activities. Perhaps the election of officers took first place. The blackboard campaigns, the handshakes, the speeches, the voting-more handshakes-were all a glorious adventure. The excitement of the election soon passed and the school subsided to normal, with our class fully realizing their responsibility, and assuming the dignity which so befits the senior. After a glorious vacation, we returned for our last, glorious semester. Our pleasant duty was the Senior Swing, which was held in great style in our own Gymnasium. Then came the series of Senior meetings, clim- axed by those awful jokes told by the Pres- ident. Finally the class took pity on him and presented him with a joke book Ah me! Those were the good old days! Then came the job of composing, editing, and printing this fine annual-a task which you can see has been nobly accomplished. Now, after four years, our dreams are about to be realized as we await the day when we are about to leave behind all good times of our high school careers. It is only now that we realize the mistakes which we have made, and the opportunities left neg- lected. It is only now that we realize the help and deep understanding which have been put forth so readily by our beloved faculty. It is fitting at this time, then, to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to those who have helped us to take another step along the road to learning. Our days together are now numbered, as graduation night and Prom approach with lightning speed, so, as a lasting trib- ute to the School we love, I say for the first time, with the true understanding of the Lane Indian: Wherever we go-whatever we do--we will remember Lane's Honor! Page Fifteer

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CHARLES KLEMS - TREASURER Charlie was born i11 our fair city on April 13, 1922. His brilliant education started at Newton Batemang later he attend- ed John Mills, from which he was graduated. He was treasurer of his class, and he also received the American Legion Award for his class. Being mechanically inclined, he enrolled in our great tech- nical institution. For three years he has been an outstanding member of Lane's Football and Track team, and he has distinguished himself in other activities. Chuck willbe missed, for he has made many friends at Lane. He plans to work next summer, and next fall to enter a university. KN ALBERT F. KIRSCH - SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Albert was born in Chicago on January 23, 1921. He attended and was graduated from the Mayfair Elementary School. He entered Lane at the age of fifteen years. At Lane he has received scholarships for the first two years for his excellent work. In his third year he was admitted to the National Honor Society. as a member of the Lane Hi-Y Club he won the position of Vice- Fresident, which he has filled for the past two semesters Albert plans to work days and attend Armour Institute Night School. IIC is now employed as a shoe salesman. Page Seventeen