Medill High School - Medillite Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THE MEDILLITE 29 p Prophecy of February, '29, Class Two 'Year Course 4:00 A. M., Monday, January 28, 1939. Miss Hoffingf' called the Editor-in-chief, there is a troupe of Europe's most popular singers, dancers, and instrumental musicians coming on the Brittannica. Hurry down to the docks and bring in a story. Upon my arrival at the wharf, I found there was a commotion,- all of the people tried to get down to the end of the wharf to see the geniuses. I hurriedly rushed down to the front, then stopped in amazement, for who should be walking down the gang-plank, but my old classmates, Olga Prodich and Shirley Hauser, as the world's most popular singersg Ida Cohen, Sedelle Gelman, and Clara Goldman as the pianists, Angelo Acquila, Sophy Malonovitch, and Ida Sherman as the violinistsg and Concetta Onesti, Nine Pope, and Marian Farb as the dancers. Just then the president of the United States, Mr. Albert Spicker- man, and his secretary, Miss Molly Zingarelli, drove up in a beautiful car to welcome our visitors. A figure in the stern of the ship attracted my attention. At a second glance, I found him to be another of my classmates, now, Cap- tain Joseph Matulis. ' I then went back to my ofiice and was in the act of typing my story, when the Editor-in-chief rushed in exclaiming, Miss Hofiing! leave everything at once! rush down to the aviation field, I have just received a tip that two young ladies of high personage will arrive in fifteen minutes. Arriving, I found them to be Lucy Saltorelli and Emily Viola, who had distinguished themselves in the business world and now ranked among the most prominent and wealthiest women. Accom- panying them as their private secretaries were Goldie Sterling and Elsie Olak. After a warm and cordial greeting, they surprised me by presenting Mr. Isadore Degozinsky as the pilot of the plane. The next day, while strolling down the street, I encountered my old friend Emily Oberlin, who told me that she had married a multi- millionaire, and was now living happily in a huge mansion on the out- skirts of the city. ' Leaving her, I walked into the court house with the hopes of obtaining some news. Upon entering the court room, I glanced at the judge and stopped in amazement, for who should it be but my old chum, Evangeline Chipianitis. Sitting at a little table in front of the judge was Miss Lillian Rothner as State's Attorney. The lawyer fight- ing the case was Lillian Mulig. Among the jurors were more of my classmates: Pauline Broder, Viola Sylvester, Charlotte Soldato, Mad- eline LaPorte, and Frances DeGraphsky. A few hours later, on my return home, I saw people standing on the curb of the sidewalk waving their hats and shouting There is the new King and his betrothed ! I hurried to the curb to see the lucky girl. I saw a beautifully dressed woman with reddish gold, curly hair sitting beside the King. Something about the woman was familiar, and on closer observation I saw her to be Reva Abromovitz. Sitting beside her was her financial adviser, Miss Anna Mulig.

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28 THE MEDILLITE History oflfebpruary, '29 Class Two Year Course In February, 1927, a group of students composed of frightened boys and girls were seen to enter Medill High School. Upon entering, We were met by Mr. Hall and some of the faculty. Mr. Hall then gave us an interesting talk about Medill, trying to persuade us to take a four-year course, saying that two years of education were not enough for the American of today. This, then, was the beginning of our long journey, which, as we look back upon it, was, in reality, a very short one. As freshies, we were teased by the upper students of Medill, but we looked courageously forward to the day whenwe should be higher up and should do better than the upper classmen of our freshman days. At the end of the first semester some of the students seemed to be discouraged and dropped out of school, but WE, the two-year graduates, continued our journey. The second semester found us working hard and. at the same time enjoying school. The freshman year was over: the changing of classes and the settling of programs was soon over too, and again we found ourselves working hard at our new studies. During the first semester of our Sophomore year our beloved principal, Mr. Avon S. Hall, passed away. He was mourned by all the students of Medill. He shall never be forgotteng he shall always live in the memory of all Medillites who knew him. He loved Medill and Medill loved him. Miss Kavana acted as our principal until the arrival of Mr. Da- vidson, who was at the beginning of this semester succeeded by Mr. Johnson. May he and the boosters keep Medill with all its past his- tory and traditions alive and safe for many, many years to come. The last lap of our journey arrived, and we were wakened to the thought that there were only a few more weeks before graduation. Then came the election of officers, the party, and all kinds of exciting events. Finally came the graduation of all graduations. Parents, teachers, and friends, all dressed in their best were present at this great event. The music, the speeches, the diplomas, all represented our best efforts. But, alas, now comes a parting time and this will be the sad ending of our history except as, we, as individuals, keep on doing our parts, remembering Shakespeare's words. All the world's a stage and we are merely players on it. And again to quote: Act well your part-there all the honor lies. In behalf of each graduate, I want, in this class history, to record our sincere thanks to our principal and teachers for their interest in us and their untiring efforts in our behalf. May.we fulfill their trust and confidence in us. This is our last wish in dear old Medill. X- ALFRED SPICKERMAN

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30 THE MEDILLITE While watching this procession, I heard a familiar voice at my elbow and turning I discovered it to be that of my old friend Libbie Silverman, who later told me that she was now happily married to New York's greatest Butter and Egg Man. Beside her stood Miss Esther Newschiller who was also married. She had married the sue-- cessor to John Barrymore, the great actor. The next day being my day off, I went to the theatre. On the screen was a picture in which a few of the greatest actorsof the stage- were starred. Taking the main part was Miss Madeline Feola. An- other important part was being acted by Christine Greene, and tak- ing the part of three children were Theresa Izzo, Rose Karel, and Frances Watkins. The play was written by Dina Markuson and directed by Bessie Sandler. After the play, there was a good entertainment under the direc- tion of Lillian Cohen. Frances Roule, Rose Aiello, and Bessie Carger- man, in person, put on a new stunt which met with instantaneous suc- cess. The publicity woman of the day, Rita Rosenthal, was the sue-- cessful advertiser and Alice Etheridge the originator and composer. 4:00 A. M., Monday, January 28, 1939, and my alarm is ringing itself weak. But, what a dream I've had. Good luck, classmates of mine, may this dream come true! SADIE HOFFING, Class Prophet.