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

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John India CHAIRMAN OF ARRANGEMENT COMM. John was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 12, 1927. His elementary education was obtained at the Knickerbocker Elementary School. He was graduated from there in January 1942. After entering Lane in his freshman year John met with a slight accident which forbade his active participation in school sports. Not discouraged however, he engaged in other school activities such as the Student Council, and the Tech Prep Staff. Majoring in S. H. commercial art, John looks to the future as an ar- tist. His training in ths field while at Lane has helped him immense- ly and he intends to go to college after graduation. .lack Kelsey CHAIRMAN OF THE BIOGRAPHY COMMITTEE Jack was born in Chicago on July 25, 1928. He graduated from the Ebinger Elementary School in 1942 and entered Taft High School for his freshman year. Deciding that he wanted a technical education, he came to Lane. At Lane he Was a member of the Air Conditioning Club, and later in the Stamp and Dance Clubs, He has four scholar- ships and is on the Honor Society. Having a great interest for avia- tion he took up a Pre Flight course, is a member of the CAP in Flight 'L', has soloed in an airplane, and holds a Student Pilot's licence. In 4A Jack was chosen chairman of the Biography Committee. After graduation he intends to go to college and study Aeronautical En- gineering. Percy Schramek CHAIRMAN OF THE CAP AND GOWN COMMITTEE Percy Schramek was born on December 31, 1927 and eventually graduated from the Volta Elementary School. Upon graduation he spent his first year of high school at Von Stuben. After his preview he transferred to Lane Tech where he participated in many activities and sports. He was a member of the Lane Tech Apache Hi-Y of which he later became Vice President. He also was a Tech Prep and Annual salesman for two years. Serving Lane in his last semester he became chairman of the Cap and Gown committee. The school work at Lane and the social activities have bettered him in many ways, so that after he returns from the Armed Forces of the United States he will be prepared to take his place in this world. Edward D. Reynolds CHAIRMAN OF THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Ed was born on January 23, 1928 in Chicago. He obtained his ele- mentary education at the Armstrong Grammar School and fulfilled his ambition by proceeding on to Lane. Since he has been at Lane -he has been in the Invaders Club, the Slide Rule Club, the Dance Club, and and the Officers Club. He was president of the Pan American Club and secretary of the College Algebra Club. When he entered Lane he joined the R. O. T. C. and after becoming a lieutenant in 3B took command of the Lane Crack Drill Platoon. During his final semester at Lane, Ed when being promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel, attained the highest rank in the R. O. T. C. Upon graduation he hopes to attend the Northwestern Institute of Technology. Page nineteen

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Page twenty Willis I. Nordhem CHAIRMAN OF' THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Willis was born in Chicago on March 12th, 1928. He entered Lan from the Darwin Grammar School. Will was a member for fou semesters of the Bowling, Ushers, Pan-American, and Stamp Club. becoming president of the stamp club in 3A. He took part in Gym nastics and several Intramural sports. Willis is a member of the Na tional Honor Society and has recieved three scholarships. He worke in the War Bond Office two years, helping with Lane's various drives and was chairman of the War Bond Committee in his 4A semester. I Uncle Sam says its OK, Will might go to Northwestern and someda, be a certified public accountant. Dennis C. Hoffnagle Dennis C. Hoffnagel CHAIRMAN OF THE GIFT COMMITTEE Dennis was born in Monmouth, Illinois on January 10, 1929. Aftei completing hs grammar school education at th Linne Elementar School he entered Lane in February and immediately joined the swim ming team. He has earned three letters for swimming, has four schol larship awards and is a member of the National Honor Society. Du to his scholastic standing he was chosen as Chairman of the Gift Com mittee in his 4B year. Upon leaving Lane he is looking forward to en rolling at Illinois University where he intends to study chemical en gineering for as long a period as the army will permit. Vernon E. Stade Vernon E. Stade CHAIRMAN OF PICTURE COMMITTEE Vern was born on the thirteenth of January, 1928. He attended John Elementary School and was a high ranking student in his class. He entered Lane in January 1942 and chose for his course of study Smith-Hughes Machine Shop. Time not taken up by study was given to intramural sports and the Clinic. He has received four scholarships and is a member of the Honor Society. Robert E. Gregory CHAIRMAN OF' THE PIN AND RING COMMITTEE Robert was born in Chicago on March 5, 1928. He attended the Ag- assiz grammar school where he received his diploma. The storys of Lane and the term School of Champions intrigued him and so he decided on Lane for his high school education. He was a member of the Honor Society, Magic, Camera, Red Cross, and Pan American Clubs. In the course of his four years at Lane, Robert achieved four scholarships. After graduating he plans to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology.