Latin School of Chicago - Sigillum Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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SIGILLUM SEIPP, Editor, Blossom, DENNIS'I'0N, FRANK, EELLS. THE SIGILLUM The Sigillfum was first published in the spring of IQO2 under Arlowe K. hliller who had already founded the Folio in the same year. ln the thirty-six years since its birth the Sigillum has been pub- lished annually with but few breaks. Throughout this span of time there have been numerous changes in style and make-up, boards have ranged from three to a dozen. lts standards and principles have, however, been altered but little. Perusing the Sigillums of the early IQCO,S we find write-ups of seniors, sport records, snap- shots, news of school activities, and even some literature which technically seemed to belong in the Folio. Of course personality of the editors and their staffs has differed, changing years have brought added improvement as new boards profited by the eX- perience of their forerunners. New life and new ideas have made their impressions from time to time. lntegrally the Sigillum is as it always has been: an annual publication of high literary quality, clever wit, and honest, sincere views and impressions. The Sigillum, along with the Folio, is one of the oldest and strongest traditions of the Chicago Latin School, unchanged by the years. Long may it continue sol

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SIGILLUM g Not only in spirit was the News changed, but also in reality. Columns themselves were reorganized, often combined, so that the needless repetition, so often found in school publications, was done away with. Feeling that in past years the importance of editorials has been on the wane, the News has published only a few editorials this year, these realistic rather than idealistic. Instead the letter forum reflected student sentiment, while featured columns presented opinions of staff writers. They were no longer mere repetitions of programs, but earnest, sincere criticisms. With these few examples of change you may perhaps understand the underlying principles of this year's News Board. We feel that this year's ten issues all pointed the way towards a unity in school spirit through a conscious understanding of the problems facing the student. The paper was not merely dedicated to rehashes of old news or well-known events, and this in itself is, we feel, a definite step forward. When a solution is found to present financial problems, when greater understanding of position, and co- operation between boards is accomplished, then the News shall be strong, lasting. Its expansion will not be for expansion's sake, but for the future good of the school, which it should represent not only as a news organ, but in spirit, pride, and outlook. This is the heritage of the News. WM. E. GREENEBAUM, Editor for 1937-38 DANCE COMMITTEE For many years it has been the custom that the senior class give a dance during the spring or Christmas vacation. This year William Denniston and Reynolds Blossom conducted a most suc- cessful one, held December 29th at the Saddle and Cycle Club. The Committee worked conscientiously to prepare the elaborate event. They secured Stan Norris's band, which provided excellent music from nine till two, the committee also arranged a delicious supper which was served at twelve o'clock. The two members of the committee are to be congratulated for their excellent handling of what was probably the most successful and enjoyable dance yet presented by the school.

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SIGILLUM GLEE CLUB AND ORCHESTRA At the time of the Division Street school the Glee Club was a well-established and finished organization, it gave presentations throughout the school year, entertaining the school in a very pro- fessional manner. With the new school the singing of the upper school members was confined to informal groups in the music room, until in 1935, following the leadership of the Dramatic Club, lVIr. Brannigan organized a group into the Glee Club. Interest was aroused and the group grew, the next year it ventured forth with an amusing and successful revue. The third year a comic operetta under hir. Sample's leadership was very well received. However the club, also meeting weekly, accomplished a good deal more than its productions. Christmas carols and other songs have been pre- sented in assembly from time to time. This year the group has confined itself to singing and, with the help of hir. lWcCarthy, has developed nicely. It is a young group that he has trained, so that we can look forward to some very successful results next year. An orchestra has long been threatening to become a tradition of the school, and it has made its appearance several times. This year Nfr. lWcCarthy has been hard at work, coaxing and coaching the project along so that next year the orchestra will probably be very much of a reality. 1 l PHOTOGRAPH or THIS Ysmfs ANNt'Ai, Foo'rBAL1. BANQr'E'r